Issue: 13


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THIS THURSDAY

 

 "IT ALL STARTS HERE" EVENT

 

March 29th from 5:30 - 7:30pm

Open to the Public

 

Come see what's new for the Chamber, Visitor's Bureau and Dripping Springs!  We will be showing off the new Visitor's Bureau, our new Website as well as the NEW "Around Dripping Springs" Website.  The event is hosted by the Dripping Springs Chamber and Visitor's Bureau, "Around Dripping Springs" and TRAVELHOST Austin Magazine (which features Dripping Springs).

  

Sponsors:  Jarco Insurance, The Pure Water Stop, Canyon Grill Icehouse and Sunrise Cafe

 

There is still time to sponsor!  Call Sherrie at 512-858-7000

 

MEMBERSHIP DRIVE - 5 days left!

Recruit new members to the Chamber & win a $100 gift certificate!

The Chamber member who recruits the most new members* to join the Chamber will win a $100 gift certificate to a local business of your choosing.**  This quarter's contest ends March 31st, so let's get busy!

 

Corey Skahill with Edward Jones at Centerlake is currently in the lead!

 

*New members are classified as those who were not a member of the Chamber during 2011 or 2012.

**Gift certificate must be from a current member of the Dripping Springs Chamber of Commerce 

  

 

Dripping Springs Chamber of Commerce & Visitor's Bureau - Contact Information and New Location

Physical Address:  509 Mercer St. (next to City Hall)

Mailing Address:  P. O. Box 206, Dripping Springs, TX  78620

 

Visitor's Bureau - 512.858.4740

Fax - 512.858.4144

E-Mail - dsvisitorsbureau@drippingspringstx.org

 

Chamber of Commerce - 512.858.7000  **New Number

Fax - 512.858.4144

E-Mail - dschamber@drippingspringstx.org (please note:  the Verizon e-mail is no longer valid)

 

 

FOUNDER'S DAY BUSINESS BOOTHS   April 20-22

$100 by March 20th; $120 after March 20th

Click Here for Business Booth Application   

For more information, contact dsfoundersdayvendors@gmail.com

MEMBER NEWS

 

Canyon Grill Icehouse is pleased to announce that we are now available for private parties on Sundays. We offer a wide variety of foods outside of our standard menu, and can work with you to fit almost any budget. All we ask for is a minimum of one week to book and plan for your event. Please think of us for your next event. We look forward to sharing your special event with you! For questions or reservations please call us at 512-858-7100. Thank you for your business!

 

 

Rotary Club & Helping Hands - When was the last time you played croquet? It might bring back some great memories as a child or maybe you play croquet now and wish more people got into the funky groove of the sport? Well, now is your chance!

 

The Rotary Club of Dripping Springs is calling all hands on deck for this awesome fundraiser to benefit the local Helping Hands food pantry.

 

Croquet matches are free and open to the public of all ages. These matches are held at various host sites and local businesses that will offer more than just croquet! You'll find refreshments and special guests to keep you entertained that can be enjoyed by the whole family!

 

Rotary is asking for monetary donations or canned goods to support the Helping Hands food pantry.

 

Mark your calendar for the following Saturday play times and locations!

 

March 24th  The Wesley Gallery           11am-4pm

March 31st  Creek Road Café              11am-3pm

April 7th       Bell Springs Winery             1pm-5pm

April 14th     Austin Zoo                          11am-4pm

April 28th     The Barn at Bell Springs     1pm-4pm

May 5th        Jones/Poteet Ranch            1pm-4pm

May 12th      Sol'stice Home & Garden Expressions      12pm-4pm

 

Sponsors not hosting a site but who have contributed to this worthwhile cause are Lakewood Interiors Inc., Sunset Canyon Pottery and Carved Stone Inc.

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. 

 

HOTEL STAFF

Hotel in Dripping Springs looking for Housekeepers, Front Desk Person, Breakfast Person, Laundry & Maintenance and PT Night Auditor.   Must be highly dependable, flexible and have excellent customer service skills!  Hourly rate depends on experience.  Please apply within.  Sleep Inn & Suites    2720 E US 290   Dripping Springs, TX   EOE/M/F/V

 

SUMMER DAY CAMP COUNSELOR

The City of Dripping Springs is accepting applications for Summer Day Camp Counselors for the City's summer day camp program with an outdoor educational theme.  Hours are part-time to full-time.  Must be able to work between 7:30 am to 6:00 pm, Monday through Friday, June 4 to August 17.  Pay is $8.50-$9.00 per hour, depending on experience.  Applicants must be at least 18 years old.  Application forms may be obtained from the City of Dripping Springs front desk or the city website at www.cityofdrippingsprings.com. Submit application and resume to Camp Director, City of Dripping Springs, P.O. Box 384, Dripping Springs, TX 78620, or hand deliver to 511 Mercer St.  Application deadline is April 15th.  For more information call (512) 858-4725.

 

PART-TIME TELEMARKTERS

Texas Water Solutions is looking for part-time telemarketers.  Job description and pay will be explained during one-on-one interview.  Call Ashley at 512-858-2525, ext. 211 for more information.

 

FULL TIME RECEPTIONIST

Texas Water Solutions is looking for a full-time receptionist.  Job description and pay will be explained during one-on-one interview.  Call Ashley at 512-858-2525, ext. 211 for more information.

 

HOUSEKEEPER

Housekeeper needed for bed and breakfast/residence in Dripping Springs.  Must have car and be dependable.  Work Saturday, Sunday and Monday, possible weekdays available.  Call Laurie at  512-858-0982.

 

WEEKEND RN, MED AIDES, CNA'S & PRN NURSES

Hill Country Care Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Is looking for CARING, compassionate, reliable, hard working people to join our GREAT team!  Competitive Wages, Sign on Bonus for RN and Med Aide, Full Benefits Package, Flexible Staffing.  For Immediate consideration please call Kim Shaw (512) 858-5624.  Hill Country Care, 1505 W. Highway 290, Dripping Springs, TX 78620

Or email: kshaw@seniorcarecnetersltc.com   EOE

 

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.
 

MANAGERS and TEAM MEMBERS 

Whataburger is accepting applications for the location at Dripping Springs.  We offer competitive pay, great benefits and unlimited growth potential.

Managers can make up to $49,200 (depending on experience) and have a potential for a monthly bonus incentive.  Team Members can make up to $10.00 per hour (depending on experience) and have flexible schedules.

If you are looking to join our Great Team, reply with a valid way for us to contact you, e.g. phone number or email address (for Team Member positions) or with a resume (for Manager positions). If you would like to apply in person, visit the location: 
598 E. Hwy. 290 W., Ste 500, Dripping Springs or email wb0999@wbhq.com.  Please visit our website at www.whataburger.com

 

REGISTERED NURSE

CORE Health Care is looking for a full-time Registered Nurse to work with our psychiatric and brain injured residents.  Preference is at least one year of rehab experience or CRRN certification.  This position would have a weekend rotation and must be available for Monday-Friday orientation from 8:00 am-5:00pm.  Please visit our website for more information and to apply online at www.corehealth.com  

 

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST
CORE Health Care is looking for an Occupational Therapist to begin at twenty hours per week with the potential to increase to forty hours.  Interested candidates must have an active Occupational Therapist license and be available for orientation Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm.  Please visit our website for more information and to apply online at www.corehealth.com
 

 

CASE MANAGER
CORE Health Care is looking for a full-time Case Manager.  Competitive compensation and benefits package available.  Ideal candidate would have a Master's degree in a behavioral science field and at least two years of experience.  Please visit our website for more information and to apply online at www.corehealth.com
 

 

DIRECT CARE STAFF
CORE Health Care is looking for full-time and part-time Direct Care Workers.  Interested candidates must be at least twenty-one years of age and have a high school diploma or GED as well as availability for orientation Monday-Friday 8:00 am - 5:00pm.  Please visit our website for more information and to apply online at www.corehealth.com
 

 

IT TECHNICIAN 

L2 Consulting Services is looking for part- to full-time IT Technician supporting IT related activities including administration, maintenance, backups, configuration, troubleshooting IT equipment, telecom systems/devices.  Email resumes to Careers@L2Aviation.com

 

AUTOCAD DRAFTER 

L2 Consulting Services is looking for part- to full-time AutoCAD Drafter with 3D Modeling experience (Inventor a plus) creating detailed production drawings and wiring diagrams.  Email resumes to Careers@L2Aviation.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

 

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. 

 

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
Member News
Chamber Meetings
City of Dripping Springs
Hays County
Submit Info for Weekly E-mails
2012 Board Members

 

INTERESTED IN JOINING A CHAMBER COMMITTEE?

 

Ambassadors Committee

Meets the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 12 noon.  Contact Stephanie Jones at stephanie.jones@austinymca.org or call 858-7000 for location of meeting.  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.  Call for 858-7000 for location of meeting.  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 Tom Zalewski at thomasz@austin.rr.com.    Our website: http://www.dstoastmasters.com/ 

 

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

 

It's official! Harrison Ranch Park has a new name...Dripping Springs Ranch Park.

 

After several focus meetings with the community and advice from the Park's economic analyst, the City of Dripping Springs Council Members and Park Commissioners enacted the name change at their regular meetings in January and February.

 

Dripping Springs Ranch Park Commission Chair June Baumoel said, "Through feedback we received we determined the park name should include 'Dripping Springs' as it is such a desirable location and a name that is easy to market."

 

New marketing and public relations strategies and branding efforts are currently underway and should be completed within the next several months. The development of a new logo, web site, signage, and e-marketing campaigns will follow with the name change.

 

According to Mayor Todd Purcell, "Our main goal was that we wanted Dripping Springs Ranch Park to be a reflection of why Dripping Springs is such a great place to live, work, and play. Giving the park its own identity will allow us to market the Park for a variety of entertainment. Dripping Springs is poised and ready for a first-class event center and family park that will provide a highly desired gathering locale for its citizens and its surrounding neighbors." The economic analysis prepared for the Park in November 2011 shows the benefits of the Park to the City's sales tax base through a variety of events including trade shows, larger festivals and music opportunities while also serving the equine and agricultural community.

 

Along with new branding, additional leadership will soon be recruited for Dripping Springs Ranch Park and its committees. Specific information, including responsibilities and vacancy of positions will be announced in the coming months.

 

Some of the upcoming events scheduled for the Dripping Springs Ranch Park Arena include Dripping Springs 4-H Horse Project, Texas Hill Country Barrel Racers Association, D-Bar-S Roping Series, Dripping Springs Ranch Park Buckle and Saddle Series and Dripping Springs Ag Boosters Rodeo. Also, coming in June will be the beloved Camp Lasso, an 11-week day camp for kids age 6 to 13 years old.

 

For more information on activities or events at Dripping Springs Ranch Park, please see the City of Dripping Springs website at www.cityofdrippingsprings.com .

HAYS COUNTY

 

This recycling event is for your personally owned (household) electronics.

 

PSC Environmental Services (PSC) is partnering with Texas State University (San Marcos, TX) for the 4th Annual RecycleNow Electronic Collection and Recycling Event. The event will be held in the Strahan Coliseum Parking Lot on the Texas State University campus, Saturday March 24, 2012 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

 

Universal Recycling Technologies of Fort Worth is generously providing the recycling and transportation of the electronics.  During the event a variety of electronics will be accepted for proper recycling at no charge to San Marcos and surrounding area residents, Texas State University students, faculty and staff.

 

Accepted items are computers, cell phones, printers, scanners, TVs, gaming consoles, VCRs, DVD players, and a variety of other electronic devices.

Unacceptable items are appliances, microwaves and household hazardous waste. 

 

To protect your identity and security you can clean your electronic devices by using tools on the following website:  http://security.vpit.txstate.edu/awareness/ecycling_idtheft.html.

For additional information on the Earth Day - RecycleNow Electronic Collection Recycling Event, contact Cherri Taylor at cherri.taylor@PSCNow.com or Lisa Arceneaux, Texas State University at ea20@txstate.edu.

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
  

Chair - Bonnie Humphrey

bah@bitwiseconsulting.com

 

Vice Chair - Dave Edwards
 
Secretary - Rhonda Edwards

 

Treasurer - Randy Van Camp

 

Chris Heinchon
 
Sharon Herbert
 
Shelley Hill

John Hoag

 

 Pun Nio
Dripping Springs, TX  78620
512-858-4740  Visitors Bureau
512-858-7000  Chamber of Commerce
512-858-4144 Fax