February th Annual Lockhart Chamber of Commerce Banquet Dedicated to Kenny Roland and Chrissy Burklund Schultz

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1 February th Annual Lockhart Chamber of Commerce Banquet Dedicated to Kenny Roland and Chrissy Burklund Schultz The 80th Annual Chamber Banquet was again at capacity at the Embassy Suites Hotel, Spa & Conference Center in San Marcos, Texas on Saturday, January 24th. This was the fifth year for the Chamber to hold this annual event in San Marcos because of the attendance and capacity crowd. The program opened with an invocation and Pledge of Allegiance lead by Kenneth Sneed. During the sit down meal with both steak and grilled salmon, the audience viewed advertising spots sponsored by Chamber members until the Award Program started. Angela Rawlinson, the Chamber President, opened the program by welcoming our attendees and introducing elected officials in attendance. Hoppy Haden took the stage and spoke about a year of growth that took place at the Chamber under the leadership of the 2014 Chair, Ron Faulstich. Mr. Haden then presented Mr. Faulstich with a plaque for his year of service as Chairman of the Board. Mr. Faulstich spoke of the accomplishments in 2014 at the Lockhart Chamber of Commerce, and also recognized the efforts and contributions of outgoing Board of Directors Ed Theriot, Joyce Buckner, and Past Chair, Terry Wright. The program continued with the introduction of the 2015 Chair, Hoppy Haden, who outlined his goals for the coming year. He then introduced the 2015 Board of Directors: Keith Hester, Chair-elect; Ron Faulstich, Past Chair; Jeff Gibeaux, Vice Chair, Business/Economic Development; Rebecca Pulliam, Vice Chair, Membership Development; Martin Ritchey, Vice Chair, Community Development; Missie Hagan, Vice Chair, Media & Public Relations; Tommy Barron, Director; Ken Doran, Director; Clint Mohle, Director; Loraine Harrison, Director; Angela Meitler, Director; and Mary Beth Nickel, Director. Mr. Haden also talked about working with the city on the upcoming Lone Star Grand Prix Go Kart Race on March 7 & 8 and the 43rd Annual Chisholm Trail Roundup, Rodeo & Music festival Lockhart s largest tour- Spirit Awards were presented to individuals that have made significant contributions to the betterment of the community outside their profession. They were: Russell Seeliger, Jerry & Beverly West, Gail Doran and Carol Ohlendorf. Most Ribbon Cuttings, awarded to the individual that attends the most ribbon cuttings, was won by Wayne Reeder for the fourth consecutive year. The recipient of the 2014 AgriBusiness of the Year was Doug Spillmann, presented by Ron Hohertz. Business of the Year was presented to Randolph-Brooks Federal Credit Union by Mike Meyers of Seton Family of Hospitals/Edgar B. Davis. The prestigious Most Worthy Citizen award is given to a person who stands out in the community by going above and beyond the call of duty. The 2013 recipient, Judge Todd Blomerth presented the 2014 Most Worthy Citizen to J.J. & Janet Grigar. The Chamber Staff and Board of Directors would like to congratulate all the award winners and thank them for the hard work, dedication and spirit that they have exhibited throughout the years. The Chamber also thanks our Table Sponsors: Bluebonnet Electric Cooperative; Cedar Hall; Chuck Nash Pre-Owned; Corridor Title, LLC; First-Lockhart National Bank; Garage Door Services; Green Group Holdings, LLC; Guadalupe Blanco River Authority; Harrison Partners Realty, LLP; Henderson Tru Blu Pool Service, LLC; Hometown Cinemas, LLC; Luling Chevrolet, Buick, GMC; Randolph-Brooks Federal Credit Union; Sage Capital Bank; Seton Family of Hospitals; Student Transportation Specialists; and the Insurance Team. We also thank our Advertising Sponsors who advertised with spots in our PowerPoint presentation. If any of our guests had pictures taken in the photo booth and would like to have a copy of your photos ed to you, please drop by the chamber office, or give us a call. The photo booth was made possible by Hometown Cinemas, and was a great addition to our celebration. Another thank you to our Chamber members who donated raffle and door prizes to make our Casino Night such a great success. A great time was had by all! We ll see you at the 81st Banquet next year!

2 LUNCHEON The monthly Chamber luncheon will be held on Thursday, February 12th at 12 noon at First Lockhart Baptist Church Connection Center, 200 S. Blanco. This month s luncheon is sponsored by First-Lockhart National Bank who will dedicate their sponsorship to the Caldwell County Junior Livestock Show and their participants. The catering will be provided by Chisholm Trail BBQ for $10 per person for Chamber members, $15 per person for future members. The deadline for newsletter inserts is the 25th of each month and is only $40. We will need 400 copies on 8.5 x 11 paper. For more information about monthly inserts, call us at Vietnam Veterans Homecoming If you, or someone you know, is a Vietnam veteran, you are cordially invited to attend this event. Please pass the word. The Lockhart and Luling Chambers of Commerce, along with multiple local veterans organizations, have begun working on an event to commemorate the 40 th anniversary of the cessation of the Vietnam Conflict by honoring our Vietnam veterans, with a proper homecoming. This event is scheduled to take place at the Lockhart High School Football Field on April 18th, from noon 3 p.m. We currently have a planning committee consisting of representatives from Lockhart, Luling and San Marcos. The committee is in great need of donations to make this event possible. 100% of your dollars will be used to offset the costs associated with providing dinner and door prizes to these brave and courageous men and women and their families. We will keep you updated about this event as information becomes available. In the meantime, if you are interested in volunteering at, or donating to, this event, please contact Rick Johnson, Commander, American Legion Post 41, This event is open to all veterans. RENEWALS Thank you to the following businesses and/or individuals that have shown their support for the Chamber and Lockhart by renewing their membership Ronda Reagan Properties Clear Creek, Inc. Gene Crouch Realty Warm Springs Rehabilitation Center Best Western Lockhart Wendy R Meitler Storage Cedar Hall Benny & Linda Hilburn Lockhart Realty Jet Stop First United Methodist Church Apple Lumber Hometown Cinema Teresa L. Quebedeaux, DPM 1017 Bois D Arc Alice Romberg Rebecca s Revive Therapy Serendipity by Michelle Lew White, DDS Ann Starling Coldwell Bankers Green-Mills Fred & Laura Moore Lockhart ISD Lockhart Motor Co. McCurdy Funeral Home Law Office of William H. Schroeder, Jr. Hinkle Surveyors Terry Black, CPA Kiwanis Club Lockhart Westy s Pharmacy Independent Cattlemen s Association of Texas Alliance Self Storage Julie Michie Plum Creek Dental Group Eeds Funeral Home VFW Post 8927 Please support these businesses! CALENDAR OF EVENTS Feb 3: City Council Meeting, 6:30 p.m. Feb 6: First Friday s (Shops open late) Feb 7: HOTRODS & HATTERS CAR SHOW Feb 12: Chamber Luncheon, noon Feb 13: The Odd Couple Gaslight Baker Theatre Feb 14: Valentine s Dinner Leisure Resort Feb 17: City Council Meeting, 6:30 p.m. Feb 18: Chamber Board Meeting Feb 21: Habitat for Humanity Fundraiser Dinner Feb 24: Evening with the Songwriter Feb 28: The Odd Couple Gaslight Baker Theatre Thank you for your investment in the Lockhart Chamber of Commerce Full Community Calendar found at:

3 WELCOME OUR NEW MEMBERS PRESIDENT S Report Man! I sure do like these cheap gas prices! is a phrase I ve heard repeatedly over the past month or so from many in our community. For those of us who live on a tight budget, paying lower prices at the gas pump is a welcomed unburdening on the check book. Conversely, for those of us who make our living working in the oil-related industry, we re already feeling the negative effects on our finances. Less than 7 months ago, the price of Brent crude was up around $115 per barrel. As of this past Friday, the price had plummeted to around $49 per barrel. So, what the heck happened? What caused this spiraling downturn in the price of oil? Here s the short version: Oil prices have been high for the past 10 years due to increased oil consumption in other countries. So much so, the demand could not be met by conventional standards, and therefore, prices spiked. Because of increased demand, several countries, including the US, began drilling for new, hard-to-extract crude in shale formations. Then, in the past year, demand started tapering off due to weakening economies and new efficiency measures. By late 2014, world oil supply was on track to rise much higher than actual demand, causing the need to stockpile unused oil away for later. Then, this past September, prices started falling sharply. As prices slid, many observers waited to see whether OPEC, the world's largest oil cartel, would cut back on production to push prices back up (many OPEC states, like Saudi Arabia and Iran, need higher prices to balance their budgets). But at its big meeting last November, OPEC did nothing. Saudi Arabia didn't want to give up market share and refused to cut production in the hopes that lower prices would help throttle the US shale boom. That was a surprise. So oil prices went into free-fall. For all intents and purposes, OPEC is now engaged in a "price war" with the US. What that means is that it's relatively cheap to pump oil out of places like Saudi Arabia and Kuwait. But it's more expensive to extract oil from shale formations in places like Texas. So, as the price of oil keeps falling, some US producers may become unprofitable and go out of business. At least that's what OPEC members hope. Meanwhile, some experts predict the price of oil to rebound from current levels, speculating the price per barrel could even out at around $75 toward the end of Angela Rawlinson President/CEO Education Foundation for Lockhart ISD 105 S. Colorado St, Lockhart TX, Alan Fielder, President Red Rock Steakhouse & Saloon 101 Lentz St, Red Rock TX, Rose Henderson, Owner NightHawk Construction 215 Bufkin Lane, Lockhart TX, Chris Martin, Owner Enfoque Photo 115 W. San Antonio St, Lockhart TX, Anna Wagner, Owner Henry T. Rainey Post 41 American Legion 1501 N. Colorado, Lockhart TX, Rick Johnson, Commander Ray Chandler Individual/Family Member Fletcher Clark Individual/Family Member CALLING ALL CTR QUEEN CANDIDATES FOR The Chamber Board of Directors has made a change in the criteria for CTR Queen candidacy. If you are a young lady currently enrolled in Lockhart Independent School District, and will be a sophomore, junior or senior during school year , you are eligible to compete for CTR Queen and win a *$2000 scholarship We will schedule a meeting during the month of April, and will advise everyone of the date in the coming months. *must meet specific criteria Printing SolutionS 202 E Market St Home of outstanding Customer Service!

4 Business Spotlight We will never forget... As many of you know, our community suffered a great loss January 21, Kennedy Clay Roland. Kenny we will continue the legacy you started, and do it with a smile! Chamber Calendar February 12 Chamber Luncheon at Noon First Lockhart Baptist Church Connection Center, 200 S. Blanco The $200 Members Only Cash Drawing LOCKHART Chamber of Commerce 631 Highway 183 P. O. Box 840 Lockhart, TX PRESORT STD U. S. POSTAGE PAID PERMIT #94 LOCKHART, TX MISSION STATEMENT The mission of the LOCKHART CHAMBER OF COMMERCE as stated in our by-laws is: To improve and strengthen the business environment of Lockhart in order to promote the economic well being of all citizens; to provide services to membership; to communicate views of the business community; to enhance the quality of life for the entire community; to support constructive initiatives on major issues of public policy. BOARD OF DIRECTORS HOPPY HADEN, Chairman RON FAULSTICH, Past Chair KEITH HESTER, Chair Elect JEFF GIBEAUX, REBECCA PULLIAM, MARTIN RITCHEY, MISSIE HAGAN TOMMY BARRON, KEN DORAN, CLINT MOHLE LORAINE HARRISON, ANGELA MEITLER MARY BETH NICKEL KENNETH SCHAWE, RUDY TREVINO RENE RAYOS, VANCE RODGERS STAFF ANGELA RAWLINSON, President / CEO LIBBY ESSINGER, Administrative Assistant

5 February th Annual Lockhart Chamber of Commerce Banquet Dedicated to Kenny Roland and Chrissy Burklund Schultz The 80th Annual Chamber Banquet was again at capacity at the Embassy Suites Hotel, Spa & Conference Center in San Marcos, Texas on Saturday, January 24th. This was the fifth year for the Chamber to hold this annual event in San Marcos because of the attendance and capacity crowd. The program opened with an invocation and Pledge of Allegiance lead by Kenneth Sneed. During the sit down meal with both steak and grilled salmon, the audience viewed advertising spots sponsored by Chamber members until the Award Program started. Angela Rawlinson, the Chamber President, opened the program by welcoming our attendees and introducing elected officials in attendance. Hoppy Haden took the stage and spoke about a year of growth that took place at the Chamber under the leadership of the 2014 Chair, Ron Faulstich. Mr. Haden then presented Mr. Faulstich with a plaque for his year of service as Chairman of the Board. Mr. Faulstich spoke of the accomplishments in 2014 at the Lockhart Chamber of Commerce, and also recognized the efforts and contributions of outgoing Board of Directors Ed Theriot, Joyce Buckner, and Past Chair, Terry Wright. The program continued with the introduction of the 2015 Chair, Hoppy Haden, who outlined his goals for the coming year. He then introduced the 2015 Board of Directors: Keith Hester, Chair-elect; Ron Faulstich, Past Chair; Jeff Gibeaux, Vice Chair, Business/Economic Development; Rebecca Pulliam, Vice Chair, Membership Development; Martin Ritchey, Vice Chair, Community Development; Missie Hagan, Vice Chair, Media & Public Relations; Tommy Barron, Director; Ken Doran, Director; Clint Mohle, Director; Loraine Harrison, Director; Angela Meitler, Director; and Mary Beth Nickel, Director. Mr. Haden also talked about working with the city on the upcoming Lone Star Grand Prix Go Kart Race on March 7 & 8 and the 43rd Annual Chisholm Trail Roundup, Rodeo & Music festival Lockhart s largest tour- Spirit Awards were presented to individuals that have made significant contributions to the betterment of the community outside their profession. They were: Russell Seeliger, Jerry & Beverly West, Gail Doran and Carol Ohlendorf. Most Ribbon Cuttings, awarded to the individual that attends the most ribbon cuttings, was won by Wayne Reeder for the fourth consecutive year. The recipient of the 2014 AgriBusiness of the Year was Doug Spillmann, presented by Ron Hohertz. Business of the Year was presented to Randolph-Brooks Federal Credit Union by Mike Meyers of Seton Family of Hospitals/Edgar B. Davis. The prestigious Most Worthy Citizen award is given to a person who stands out in the community by going above and beyond the call of duty. The 2013 recipient, Judge Todd Blomerth presented the 2014 Most Worthy Citizen to J.J. & Janet Grigar. The Chamber Staff and Board of Directors would like to congratulate all the award winners and thank them for the hard work, dedication and spirit that they have exhibited throughout the years. The Chamber also thanks our Table Sponsors: Bluebonnet Electric Cooperative; Cedar Hall; Chuck Nash Pre-Owned; Corridor Title, LLC; First-Lockhart National Bank; Garage Door Services; Green Group Holdings, LLC; Guadalupe Blanco River Authority; Harrison Partners Realty, LLP; Henderson Tru Blu Pool Service, LLC; Hometown Cinemas, LLC; Luling Chevrolet, Buick, GMC; Randolph-Brooks Federal Credit Union; Sage Capital Bank; Seton Family of Hospitals; Student Transportation Specialists; and the Insurance Team. We also thank our Advertising Sponsors who advertised with spots in our PowerPoint presentation. If any of our guests had pictures taken in the photo booth and would like to have a copy of your photos ed to you, please drop by the chamber office, or give us a call. The photo booth was made possible by Hometown Cinemas, and was a great addition to our celebration. Another thank you to our Chamber members who donated raffle and door prizes to make our Casino Night such a great success. A great time was had by all! We ll see you at the 81st Banquet next year!

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