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Chamber News & Events
The Dripping Springs Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Center has entered into an agreement with the City of Dripping Springs to lease Deer Hall (the building next to City Hall) to house both the Chamber office and expanded Visitors Center. We will be taking bids to renovate the space and anticipate moving toward the end of February.
In addition, the Board will be searching for an Executive Director for the Visitors Center. The new Director will work to promote Dripping Springs as a tourist destination and will work in conjunction with Sherrie Parks, the Chamber Executive Director.
The Chamber Board looks forward to being in the new location, working to facilitate increased tourism, bringing new businesses to the Dripping Springs area and being a stronger advocate for Chamber Members.
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Mark Your Calendars
Thursday, Jan. 12th - Fun After 5 Business Social
5:30 - 7:00pm
Hosted by: Memory Lane Event Center
More Info to Come!
Thursday, Jan. 19th - Membership Luncheon
11:30am
Location: Trudy's Four Star
Speaker: State Representative Jason Isaac
**Cost: $12
Thursday, Feb. 9th - Membership Seminar "New Media - How to use it to enhance your advertising dollars"
More info to Come!
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SPONSOR & AUCTION DONATIONS NEEDED -
Suits & Boots Awards Celebration (See Information below)
SPONSORS NEEDED -
Fun After Five Business Social - If you would like to host or sponsor a Fun After Five Business Social, please contact Sherrie at sherrie@drippringspringstx.orgor 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. |
THE DATE IS APPROACHING QUICKLY - GET YOUR SPONSORSHIP IN NOW BEFORE IT'S TOO LATE!
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. |
MEMBER EVENTS
Look for Member Events in a separate e-mail sent each Thursday or Friday. |
MEMBER NEWS
Lee's Trees
Local business owner, Marcus Lees, of "Lees Trees" will again be offering free tree recycling. You may drop off your tree
at the southeast corner of Hwy 290 and Ranch Road 12 on Saturday, January 7th or
Saturday, January 14th. Lees Trees can be contacted at 512-699-4018. |
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.org. New 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. |
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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. |
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2012 BOARD MEMBERS
(Officers have not yet been elected)
Rhonda Edwards
Chris Heinchon
Sharon Herbert
Shelley Hill
John Hoag
Bonnie Humphrey
Pun Nio
Randy Van Camp |
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