Week of December 26, 2011
Issue: 4


THE WEEKLY ENTERPRISE

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Chamber News & Events 
 

The Chamber Office & Visitor's Center will be closed Dec. 26th and Dec. 30th.  We will be open from 10am - 2pm on Jan. 2nd.  Normal hours resume Jan. 3rd.

 

Mark Your Calendars

 

Thursday, Jan. 12th - Fun After 5 Business Social

Hosted by:  Memory Lane Event Center

More Info to Come!

 

Thursday, Jan. 19th - Membership Luncheon

Location:  Trudy's Four Star

Speaker:  State Representative Jason Isaac

More Info to Come!

 

Thursday, Feb. 9th - Membership Seminar "New Media - How to use it to enhance your advertising dollars"

More info to Come!

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SPONSORS NEEDED -

 

Suits & Boots Awards Celebration (See Information below)

 

Fun After Five Business Socials - If you would like to host or sponsor a Fun After Five Business Social, please contact Sherrie at sherrie@drippringspringstx.org or call 512-858-4740.

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VISITOR CENTER VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

Do you know someone who has a few hours each week or every other week to volunteer?  The Visitor's Center needs them!  Our volunteers are critical to keeping the Visitor's Center open during business hours so visitors can find their way to your business!  For more information, call Sherrie at 512-858-4740 or  e-mail dschamber@drippingspringstx.org.

 Suits & Boots B/W

  

10th Annual

Suits & Boots Awards Celebration

Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012

6:00 - 11:00pm

 

Building on the Success of the Past and Shaking Things Up for the Future!  Help the Chamber Celebrate the Businesses and People of the Dripping Springs Area in New and Exciting ways!

 

New - Live Music!

 

 Sponsorship Levels

$2000 Diamond Level

Complimentary Table for 10

Business name/logo on all signs

Acknowledgement on KDRP 100.1/103.1FM

Business name/logo in advertising/website

Business name/logo on event poster/program

Business nameplate on table

 

$1000 Platinum Level 

Complimentary Table for 10

Business name on event poster /program

Business name on program

Business name/logo in advertising/website

Business nameplate on table

 

$500 Gold Level

5 Complimentary Tickets

Business name listed on program

 

$250 Silver Level

2 Complimentary Tickets

Business name listed on program

 

$100 Bronze Level

Business name listed on program

 

Interested in Sponsoring? Contact Sherrie at the Chamber sherrie@drippingspringstx.org or call 858-4740

 

MEMBER ACTIVITIES

  

REDUCED ANIMAL ADOPTION FEES                               PAWS Shelter

For the remainder of the year, PAWS Shelter and Humane Society has reduced adoption fee for cats to $50 and $75 for dogs. As always, our animals ready for adoption are spayed/neutered, vaccinated, and microchipped. Adoptable dogs and cats are on our website at www.pawsshelter.org, or visit the shelter at 500 FM 150 East, Kyle, Texas 78640, or call us at (512) 268-1611 for more information. The shelter is full and we have lots of dogs and cats who would love to have a warm, forever home for the holidays.

 

DSYSA Basketball Fundraiser              The BIG Drip Coffee Shop

To Celebrate their Grand Opening, for a limited time THE BIG DRIP COFFEE SHOP is selling DSYSA Basketball thermos mugs with a complimentary cup of drip coffee or tea OR $1 off a specialty drink. All proceeds from the sale of these Stainless Steel Travel Mugs will go directly towards the DSYSA Basketball program. THE BIG DRIP COFFEE SHOP OPENED on Friday. Hours are: Monday - Friday 7:00 am - 12:00 pm and 3:30 - 6:00 pm. Stop by, check them out, get a cup of coffee and help support DSYSA Basketball. Cash or check only will be accepted for the DSYSA basketball mugs.

MEMBER EVENTS

 

Look for Member Events in a separate e-mail sent each Thursday or Friday.

MEMBER NEWS

 

Lee's Trees

For those with live Christmas trees, Lee's Trees will offer chipping service on the second and third Saturday in January (Jan. 14th & Jan. 21st). 

EMPLOYMENT

MEMBERS- Please feel free to send us any job openings as you have them and when a position is filled please notify us ASAP at dschamber@drippingspringstx.orgNew listings are in red. 

 

A/P CLERK 

Red River Service Corporation is looking for an A/P Clerk with previous experience in accounts payable or comparable accounting setting, should  be able to process payables for multiple companies, has the ability to work in a fast pace environment, must have excellent organizational skills  and be able to multi-task.  Great Plains experience is a plus, but not required.  Please fax resumes to 512-858-2612.

 

FRONT OFFICE

Vitalogy Skincare is looking for a front office employee for the Dripping Springs location.  This will be a full-time postion, Monday-Friday, with good benefits.  Previous medical office or receptionist experience is preferred.  Good communication and organizational skills are a must.  Must be a pleasant self starter with a positive attitude, able to multi-task, be a team player as well as be able to work independently.  Duties include greeting patients, insurance verifications, accurate date entry, taking care of the office, and assisting with the call center.  Some local travel will be required.  Non-smoking office.  Please respond with a cover letter and resume to careers@vitalogyskincare.com.

 

RECEPTIONIST/SCHEDULER

Family Connections Center is looking for a front desk receptionist/scheduler.  Experience in a medical office, Quickbooks and Microsoft Office preferred.  This is a full-time position working some late evenings and Saturdays.  Please e-mail resume to admin@family-connections-center.com

 

REAL ESTATE SALES PROFESSIONAL

Mallett Integrity Team - Fast growing top Real Estate team in Dripping Springs looking for energetic, motivated individuals to sell real estate in the SW Austin area.  Experience preferred but will train the right person.  Must be organized, a self starter, outgoing, goal oriented and optimistic. Must like structure and consider others before making decisions.  Must want to make decisions, but enjoy being part of the team. They can easily build and lead a division of a team or company. They are caring, helpful, understanding, and patient with other people.  Commission based.  Call or email for confidential interview.  Steve Mallett (512) 829-2062 or stevem@mallettintegrityteam.com

 

PART-TIME @ COFFEE SHOP

The BIG Drip Coffee Shop is looking for a person to work part-time Mon & Wed, 6:30am - Noon and a couple hours/days in the afternoon. Experience preferred, we will train as well. Call 512-971-3282 for more information. 

 

VARIOUS BANK POSITIONS

Pioneer Bank is currently hiring experienced individuals in the following areas:

Teller/Personal Banker, Branch Manager, Commercial loan Processor and Mortgage loan processor. Please send resume to personnel@pioneerbanktexas.com

 

FINANCIAL ADVISORS

Raymond James Financial Service is a growing office and is seeking experienced Financial Advisor(s) on Independent platform of Raymond James Financial Service.  Very attractive payout. Series 7 & 63 required.  Series 65 preferable not required.  All inquiries are held in strict confidence.  Please call (512) 775-5668 for confidential phone inquiry.

 

BUSINESS UNDERWRITING SPECIALIST

KDRP Community Radio is growing and looking for reliable, presentable, organized and assertive individual/s to provide new revenue for KDRP Community radio by calling on Business leaders in our community and in Austin, garnering new underwriting accounts, and providing superior service for our important clients.  A servant's heart with a focus on personal growth is important.  Outstanding "in the field training" is provided. For more information or to schedule a confidential phone interview, contact Daryl O'Neal by email at   volunteer@kdrplive.org or call 512-829-4681

 

FRONT DESK CLERK

Outpost Motelis looking for a daytime person to manage the front desk and other duties at the Outpost Motel in Dripping Springs.  Person should be able to speak fluent English and have some phone skills for taking reservations and attending to the guests' needs.  Minor maintenance required.  Must have transportation. Please inquire 512-971-2875.

 

MARKETING OPERATIONS, ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT, ACCOUNTING, PAYROLL & HR CANDIDATES

Red River Service Co. of Austin needs to add key members to Corporate Team.  We're a diversified service contract org. throughout the US that works w/ all levels of gov't.  For more info go to www.redriverservice.com. Submit resume to:  ethics@redriverservice.com 

 

HOUSEKEEPERS, LAUNDRY PERSONNEL

Sleep Inn & Suites is looking for Housekeepers & Laundry personnel.  Must be highly dependable!  Hourly rates will depend on experience.  Please send applications or resumes to Fax # 1-512-858-2612. 

 

FULL OR PART-TIME WELDERS  

Texas Iron and Interiors - Welders needed to produce custom designs in our shop or at your home workshop. Applicants should email resume and portfolio to: info@ironandinteriors.com and we will call to schedule an interview.

 

SERVICE TECH

Good to Go Oil Center is looking for a service tech with some experience.  Please contact Shaun Brizendine at 512-858-1420 or come by the business at 1160 Hwy 290 E, Dripping Springs to fill out an application.

 

AUTO TECHNICIAN

Pro-Tech Automotive is looking for an Auto Technician with 3-5 yrs. experience, ASE Master, foreign, domestic, cars & light truck. Fast growing, local, independent shop.  See www.DrippingSpringsAuto.com.  Call 512-829-5123

 

SALES REPRESENTATIVE

Texas Hill Country Olive Co. is seeking sales representatives to sell company's delicious olive oil and balsamic vinegar on some weekends at Farmers Markets, Festivals, and other special events. Rick Mensik, Texas Hill Country Olive Co, (512) 607.6512

 

SPEECH THERAPIST

Family Connections Center is looking for a Speech Therapist to work at our busy Speech, Physical, Occupational Therapy, hippotherapy clinic.  Competitive compensation and benefits.  Contact Michelle or Katherine at admin@family-connections-center.com or 512-858-2507.

 

HEB EMPLOYMENT

If you are interested in applying at HEB, you must go to www.heb.com and click on "careers" to fill out an application for consideration. 
In This Issue
Chamber Events/News
10th Annual Suits & Boots
Member Activities
Member Events
Member News
Chamber Meetings
City of Dripping Springs
Hays County
Submit Info for Weekly E-mails
2011 Board Members

 

 

 

INTERESTED IN JOINING A CHAMBER COMMITTEE?

 

Ambassadors Committee

Meets the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 12 noon, DS Chamber, 600 E. Hwy. 290, DS.  For more information contact Stephanie Jones at stephanie.Jones@austinymca.org.  Open to all DS Area Chamber of Commerce members.

 

DS Area Chamber EDC Meeting  Committee members meet the 2nd Wednesday of the month at 3:30 pm at Gracy Title, 300 W. Mercer, Suite 101, DS.  For more information contact the Chamber office at (512) 858-4740. 

 

Marketing Committee

Meets once a month.  If you would like to share your marketing/graphic skills, please contact Pun Nio: (512) 894-0489 or punpunnio@mac.com.

 

 

CHAMBER BOARD MEETINGS

 

Board of Directors Meeting

The DS Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors meets the 3rd Wednesday of the month at 3:00 pm, DS Chamber, 600 E. Hwy. 290,  DS.  All Chamber members are welcome to attend and observe.

 

 

COMMUNITY MEETINGS

 

Toastmasters

DS Toastmasters regularly meets every Tuesday, 6:30pm, at Pioneer Bank Bldg. (Conference Rm), 100 Creek Rd at Hwy 290. Visitors always welcome. For more information, call Michael Penn Smith at 512-524-7897 or email michaelpennsmith@gmail.com.   Our website: http://www.drippingsprings.freetoasthost.biz 

 

DS Property Tour

Every Tuesday at Farm Bureau Ins. 151 E Mercer St. Breakfast meeting starts at 9:00am with tour of homes immediately following. For more information contact tour coordinator Carol Brown at dshometour@gmail.com , phone number 512-576-7711. Or Debra Williamson at dwilliamson@txfb-ins.com, phone number 512-858-7777.    

                                                              

Rotary Club

Every Monday, noon at Creek Road Café 301 Hwy 290 W. To attend, please contact Bonnie Rose at (512) 894-3944 or brose@austin.rr.com.

 

Charlotte's Book Club

DS Community Library

Meets 2nd Thursday of each month at 6 PM, at 501 Sportsplex Drive. Go to www.dscl.org or call 512-858-7825 for more information.

 

Lions Club

Meets the 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month at Café 131, 131 E. Mercer St.  

Contact Sharon Goss at (512) 858-5159.

 

Alzheimer's Support Group

Free Alzheimer's Support Group meets on the 2nd Wednesday of the month at Noon at Arveda Alzheimer's Family Care, 11013 Signal Hill Drive, 78737. (Off Hwy 290, just past Nutty Brown, behind McCoy's).  Please RSVP to 512-637-5400. Also, visit our website at http://www.arvedacare.com.

 

Vince F. Taylor American Legion Post 290

Meets in the Vet Hall on the first Thursday of each month at 7:00 PM.  Vet Hall is located at RR12N and Loop 64 (Mercer St.)  For Info please call 858-5637.

 

Dripping Springs VFW

Post 2933

Meets in the Vet Hall on the third Thursday of each month at 7:00 PM.  Vet Hall is located at RR12N and Loop 64 (Mercer St.)  For Info please call: 858-5637.

CITY OF DRIPPING SPRINGS

 

Dripping Springs Selected as Demonstration Site for Sustainable Places Project

 

The City of Dripping Springs is one of five cities in the region selected as a demonstration site for sustainable planning. The Sustainable Places Project, a consortium of local governments and agencies serving Central Texas, picked Dripping Springs, along with Austin, Elgin, Hutto, and Lockhart, to demonstrate the benefits of integrating housing and mobility options with economic opportunities in high growth areas.

 

Over the next two years the demonstration sites will develop plans based on community goals with assistance from planning consultants and a new planning analytics tool, all part of a grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), managed by the Capital Area Council of Governments (CAPCOG).

HAYS COUNTY

 

Fireworks Selling Period Begins with No Restrictions in Hays County   

 

The Hays County Fire Marshal's Office is warning  residents  that  there  is  still  fire danger  associated  with  using  fireworks, even  though  the  area  has  experienced rainy  weather  recently. Because  of  the rain,  fireworks  vendors  throughout unincorporated  Hays County  will  be  able to sell  all  types  of  fireworks  allowed  for personal  use  under  state  law.

 

While  the  rain  has  been  a  welcome  end to  the  extreme  drought  conditions  in Hays County  over  the  past  two  years,  it  also means  grass  and  other  ground  vegetation are  taller,  resulting  in  a  larger  fuel  load on  the  ground. Winter  weather  conditions - such  as  high  winds,  low  humidity  and low temperatures  -  can  quickly  dry  out  the vegetation  and  make  the  fuel  load  prime for  ignition. Fire  experts  refer  to  grass cured  by  a  hard  freeze  as  1-hour  dead fuel. Simply  put,  sunshine  and  low  relative humidity  can  dry  out  grass  within  an hour and  make  it  highly  ignitable. 

 

Beyond  the  dangerous possibility  of setting a  fire,  residents  also  should  consider their personal  safety  as  well  as  the  safety  of others  when  using  fireworks.

INFORMATION FOR MONDAY E-MAILS

 

All members are welcome to send us information to post in The Enterprise On-Line weekly update.  Please send your brief write-up by e-mail or in Word format to dschamber@drippingspringstx.org

 

Information must be received by Thursday @ 5:00pm.  Please know that your information will be posted as you have written it without editing.  ALSO - PLEASE KEEP US UPDATED REGARDING POSTS FOR EMPLOYMENT!  If you fill the position, let us know so we can remove the listing.

2012 BOARD MEMBERS
(Officers have not yet been elected)

 

Dave Edwards
 
Rhonda Edwards

 

Chris Heinchon
 
Sharon Herbert
 
Shelley Hill

John Hoag
 
Bonnie Humphrey
 
 Pun Nio

Randy Van Camp

Dripping Springs Area Chamber of Commerce
P. O. Box 206
Dripping Springs, TX  78620
512-858-4740
512-858-4144 Fax