MAY 2015 43rd Annual Chisholm Trail Roundup The 43rd Annual Chisholm Trail Roundup is just 6 weeks away on June 11-13, 2015 at the City Park. We are excited to bring you a great music lineup this year, including 4 time Grammy winner Steve Wariner on Saturday night, along with the return of the Rodeo for the third consecutive year! All the other traditions continue, such as the Cowboy Breakfast, the Grand Parade, Carnival, Queen s Coronation, Awesome Auction, children s activities, vendor booths, horseshoe tournament and class reunion gatherings. And don t forget about the BBQ Cook-off the weekend before on June 5th and 6th! Admission to the park and rodeo on Thursday, June 11th, will be FREE this year! We will be holding a roping competition at the rodeo on Thursday, and if you re interested in entering, please contact BJ Germer, 512-376-0121. All net proceeds will benefit the ALS Association and National Parkinson s Foundation. Friday s admission to CTR is $10 before 7 p.m., and $15 after 7 p.m., with featured entertainment by Los Desperadoz opening for David Lee Garza y Los Musicales. Saturday s admission is $20 before 7 p.m., and $25 after 7 p.m., with featured entertainment by The Rankin Twins, opening for country music legend Steve Wariner. Admission to the Rodeo is $10 each night, Friday and Saturday. There is too much to mention here, so to get all the details about CTR please check out our website at www.chisholmtrailroundup.com. You don t want to miss it! Fireworks Extravaganza, JULY 3rd, 2015 Celebrating Independence Day The Lockhart Chamber of Commerce has been proud to bring you the annual Fireworks Extravaganza since 1992. Our Sponsors, so far, for 2015 are the City of Lockhart, First Lockhart National Bank, Bluebonnet Electric, and Sage Capital Bank. Last year s display was awesome, and we anticipate an even better display this year. We are looking for new sponsors. There are 5 levels of sponsorship: Community Supporter $50-249, Maroon $250-499, Bronze $500-1499, Silver $1500-2499 and Gold $2500 and up. We appreciate your consideration of a sponsorship so our community can continue to celebrate our nation s Independence Day with fireworks this coming July 3rd, 2015 in the Lockhart City Park. See you there! CTR Queen s Court and Little Miss CTR Candidates The CTR Queen s Court Competition has begun with candidates selling CTR Armband Vouchers and Raffle Tickets. Our Queen candidates are Jazzmine Tienda, Alexis Gonzalez, Samantha Cardenas and Gabriella Roman. Little Miss CTR candidates are: Isabella Caballero, Emma Chavez, Ysabella RojosSosa, Ayanna Peralez, Madalyn McMahan, Marissa Sosa, Preslie Walters, Khloe Walters and Braylee Walters. Please support the Chisholm Trail Roundup Queen s Court by purchasing CTR 2day Armband Vouchers at $15 each. Little Miss CTR candidates are selling Raffle Tickets at $6 each for a chance to win a $500 Visa gift card. Please support the Chisholm Trail Roundup Candidates as they are in the community selling CTR Armband Vouchers and Raffle Tickets. They are working hard to promote Chisholm Trail Roundup locally and in central Texas. They want the opportunity to proudly represent our community at other festivals, and to serve on the 2015 CTR Queen s Court in the coming year!
Luncheon The monthly Chamber luncheon will be held on Thursday, May 14 at 12 noon at First Lockhart Baptist Church Connection Center, 200 S. Blanco. This month s luncheon is sponsored by Education Foundation for LISD. The caterer will be Chicken Express, and cost is $10 per person for Chamber members, $15 per person for future members. The member only drawing is up to $300! Must be present and in good standing to win. Friends of the Dr. Eugene Clark Library Book Sale Friday, May 15th from noon 5 p.m. will be a Special Preview $5 entry Refreshments will be served Age 13 and younger, free. Saturday, May 16th 9 a.m. 2 p.m. Free to All Dr. Eugene Clark Library 217 S. Main Street Lockhart TX 78644 RENEWALS Thank you to the following businesses and/or individuals that have shown their support for the Chamber and Lockhart by renewing their membership Garage Door Services Windsor Door Chisholm Trail Barbecue Healthsense Home Care I.H.S. Mortgage Frank & Gloria Estrada Joe & Laura Kelly Jane Brown Lee & Dot Laird Countywide Realty Central Texas Tolbert Chili Group BizDoc, Inc. Harvest Community Church Conrad & Gerry Ohlendorf Lockhart Area Music Association Centex Storage Gary Job Corps Bluebonnet Trails Community Services Henderson Tru Blu Pool Service CALENDAR OF EVENTS May 1: Cinco De Mayo Celebration May 1: First Friday s Shop Local May 2: Cinco De Mayo Celebration May 2: Lockhart Garden Tour May 5: City Council Meeting, 6:30 pm May 14: Chamber Luncheon May 15: Ribbon Cutting Red Rock Steakhouse & Saloon May 18: School Board Meeting May 19: City Council Meeting, 6:30 pm May 20: Chamber Board Meeting May 25: Memorial Day May 29: LHS Graduation To view the full community calendar, please visit www.lockhartchamber.com Thank you for your investment in the Lockhart Chamber of Commerce!
Report PRESIDENT S Report A staff member s negative attitudes are particularly harmful to small businesses. This checklist can help you nip bad behavior in the bud. A negative attitude from just one employee can be particularly detrimental in small businesses. But eye rolling, sarcasm, complaining and other types of problem behavior must be nipped in the bud, regardless of the person s job performance or relationship to the boss. This checklist will help you navigate the tricky business of addressing toxic behavior: Hire positive people. Consider this kind of tone when advertising for help wanted: We re looking for genuinely nice people who are great to work with, respectful and won t hesitate to put the customer s best interest first. The tone you set throughout the hiring process lets potential employees know what kind of attitude will be expected. Document the problem. Keep track of examples of negative behavior and provide problem employees with a written notice to improve within 30 days. Be sure to keep it focused on how behaviors are negatively impacting the culture and are not simply a personal difference. Be quick. Stalling a confrontation will just drag out the process. Establish a way to address the behavior in the moment. Be clear. You must be specific about the behavior you consider toxic. Follow up. In performance reviews, cite any negative behavior that continues to exhibit itself. Reviews are also an opportunity to recognize improvement. Welcome our New Members Lockhart Sports Therapy Anice LeBeouf, DC 1015 W. San Antonio St., Lockhart 512-913-3993 MASCON, Inc. Sharon McCall 1460 Old Lytton Springs Rd., Lockhart 512-376-5096 Duran Gravel Co. Gary Duran 1325 Lovers Lane, Lockhart 512-376-3531 Legal Shield, Independent Associates Barbara & Herb Decker 7815 Old Colony Line Rd., Dale 512-398-6433 100 Club of Central Texas Etta Moore 3200 Steck Avenue, Suite 240, Austin 512-345-3200 Listen. Train managers to be good listeners in such discussions. Unhappy employees may feel uncomfortable airing their grievances or fear repercussions for speaking up. A candid conversation could help both parties get to the root of the problem. Let go. If the behavior persists, termination may be your best option and should happen immediately if the problem is serious enough. In some cases, a two-week notice can allow the employee to further damage the culture of your workplace, Don t wait for a problem to arise to set up procedures to protect your business. Small business owners should consult with their lawyer to make sure their company is following the proper procedures. This will also protect you against workforce claims from disgruntled former employees. Angela Rawlinson President/CEO PRINTING SOLUTIONS 202 E Market St. 398-5352 Home of Outstanding Customer Service!
the 7th Anniversary of the Partnership of Harrison Partners Realty with a ribbon cutting The ceremony commemorate Lockhart Chamber ofto Commerce staff, board of directors,the ambassadors and guests celebrated the recent opening of Desiderata Estates Wine Lounge and Retail occasion. Congratulations! Center, located at 115 N. Main Street, with a ribbon cutting ceremony. Desiderata is openpartners Sunday - Thursday, Noon -is8pm, and Friday at - Saturday, Harrison Realty located 110 Noon E. - 10 pm, althe Lockhart Chamber of Commerce staff, board of directors, ambassadors and though the owners, Tony Bowen and his sister, Bernadette Bowen tell us they can celebrated the recent opening of Desiderata Estates Wine Lounge and Retail Marketguests St.open 512-376-9903 stay untilatmidnight to accommodate serve only Texas beers and Center, located 115 N. Main Street, with aguests. ribbonthey cutting ceremony. 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Check out their large selection wines in their retail center as well! staff, board of directors, ambassadors TheofLockhart Chamber of Commerce andlockhart guests celebrated first anniversary of Lu of Lu's Lunch Box, located at The Chamber the of Commerce staff, board directors, ambassadors and celebrated the first anniversary Lu Lu's Lunch Box, located at 106guests N. Main Street, with a ribbon cuttingofceremony. 106 N. Main Street, with a ribbon cutting ceremony. In addition to fresh and healthy menu items, you can also find animpressive impressive In addition to fresh and healthy menu items, you can also find anapril 9 collection of coffees, lattes and fraps! Make it a point to visit Lu Lu's collection of coffees, lattes and fraps! Make it a point to visit Lu Lu's forfor Chamber Luncheon lunch ororat Noon lunchthis thisweek. week.check Checkout outthe thechalkboard chalkboardforforthe thefeatured featureddaily dailyspecial, special, call 512-995-1470 for more information. First Lockhart Baptist Church call 512-995-1470 for more information. Lu Lu's is open Monday - Friday from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Let us spotlight your business during the April 22 43rd Annual Chisholm Trail Roundup & Board Meetin Rodeo this year! Sponsorship opportuninoon Lu Lu's is open Monday - Friday from 8 a.m. -Connection 4 p.m. tiescenter, are now 200available. S. Blanco Give us a call at $300 Members Only CashtoDrawing 512-398-2818 request a sponsorship Calendar Remember: ChamberMay 14 20 package, at May Due to Chisholm Trail Roundup, Chamber Luncheonor go to our website Regular Board Meeting Remember: Chamber MayCalendar 14 May 20 there will be no luncheon or newsnoon Noon www.chisholmtrailroundup.com. Due to Chisholm TrailofRoundup, Chamber Luncheon Regular Board Meeting letter for the month June Connection Center there will be no luncheon or newsletter for the month of June www.lockhartchamber.com Noon Connection Center 512-398-2818 Noon March 12 Chamber Luncheon at Noon First Lockhart Baptist Church Connection Center, 200 S. Blanco The $250 Members Only Cash Drawing LOCKHART LOCKHART Chamber of Commerce 631 Highway 183 Chamber of Commerce P. O. Box 840 631 Highway 183 Lockhart, TX 78644 P. O. BoxBOARD 840 OF DIRECTORS Lockhart, TX 78644 HOPPY HADEN, Chairman RON FAULSTICH, Past Chair MISSION STATEMENT KEITH HESTER, Chair Elect The mission of thepulliam JEFF GIBEAUX ~ REBECCA MARTIN RITCHEY ~ MISSIE HAGAN MISSION STATEMENT LOCKHART CHAMBER OF COMMERCE TOMMY BARRON ~ KEN DORAN ~ CLINT MOHLE The mission of the MEITLER HARRISON ~ ANGELA asloraine stated in our by-laws is: MARY BETH NICKEL LOCKHART CHAMBER OF COMMERCE VANCE RODGERS ~ KENNETH SCHAWE To improve and strengthen the business environment of Lockhart in RENE RAYOS ~ INTERIM as stated intina ourknudsen, by-laws is: BOARD OF DIRECTORS order to promote the economic well being of all citizens; to provide To improve and strengthen the business environment of Lockhart in HOPPY HADEN,views Chairman services to membership; to communicate of the business STAFF order to promote theron economic well being ofpast all citizens; FAULSTICH, Chair to provide community;angela to enhance KEITH the qualityhester, of life~forpresident/ceo the entire community; RAWLINSON Chair services to membership; to communicate viewselect of the business to support constructive initiatives on~ major issues PULLIAM of public policy. 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