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Your July 2010 Monthly Chamber Newsletter

INSIDETHIS ISSUE

PAGE 2• “Annie”• Light up the Lyric

PAGE 3• Christmas is coming!• Business Showcase

PAGE 4• Ribbon Cuttings

PAGE 5• Cushman Rides• New Members

PAGE 6• Leadership Brownwood

PAGE 7• “On the Road”

PAGE 8• Maximize Your

Membership

Brownwood Area Chamber of Commerce600 E. DepotPO Box 880Brownwood, TX 76804

July 9, 2010Volume 5, Issue 7

Brownwood AreaChamber of CommercePhone: (325) 646-9535Fax (325) [email protected]

Check outour upcoming

events onPage 6.

Brownwood Country Club

On August 6th,1910, the Gulf,Colorado & SantaFe Railway openedthe newly completedBrownwood depotwith little pomp andcircumstance. Aftermonths of delays,the construction ofthe depot had finallybeen completed, andinstead of waiting afurther delay to holdthe planned OpenHouse, the depotopened its doors forthe traveling publicand people ofBrownwood. A recep-tion was held Fridaynight instead of theplanned grand OpenHouse.

The people ofBrownwood at the turnof the 19th to 20thCentury had been beg-ging for a better depot,fitting the “thousandsof dollars of business”brought to the Santa Fefrom Brownwood.After years of delays,the Santa Fe had hiredJarvis Hunt to designthree depots in Texas –the Union Station inDallas, and the twodepots in Temple andBrownwood. In addi-tion, he designed newFred Harvey Housesfor Temple andBrownwood as well.

Jarvis Hunt was afamous Chicago archi-tect who had designedmany depots all alongthe Santa Fe Railwaylines. The depot inTemple was designed alittle larger and fancier,as Temple was theDivision Headquartersfor the SouthernDivision. The UnionStation in Dallas is thegrandest depot in thestate of Texas due tothe size of the City andnumber of railroadsthat used the union sta-tion.

Jarvis Huntdesigned both theTemple and Brown-wood Depots in the“Prairie/Beaux Arts”style. “Prairie” stylearchitecture stresseshorizontal lines, withwindows that have

multiple panes of glassin the upper half andone single pane ofglass in the lower halfof all the windows.The “Beaux Arts”architecture featureshigh arched windowsall across the outsidefacades of the streetand track sides of thebuilding, with lightpouring into a grandwaiting room inside.

Brownwood’s FredHarvey House is theonly Harvey House inTexas built to JarvisHunt design. The onedesigned for Templewas never built, and itsold 1896 HarveyHouse served Templeuntil it closed in the1930’s. That makesBrownwood’s HarveyHouse unique in thestate. In addition, the

restoration of bothbuildings was of suchquality that the origi-nal wall decorations inthe Harvey Housewere also restored.

A series of articleswill be featured in theChamber Connectioncontinuing the devel-opment of theBrownwood Depot andFred Harvey House.And on Friday, August6th, 2010, a 100thBirthday Reception isplanned at the Depotwith a special historicexhibit by the LehnisRailroad Museum.The reception will become and go from10am - 2pm withrefreshments and a cityproclamation at 11am.Put the 6th on yourcalendar for this spe-cial event!

Brownwood Santa Fe Depot Will Celebrate

100 Years of Operation on August 6, 2010

Harvey House and Santa Fe Depot, Brownwood, TX circa 1920s

/ Brownwood Chamber of Commerce / July 2010

The Lyric Performing Arts Companypresents the musical “Annie” as its annualcommunity musical for 2010.

“Annie” is a musical based upon thepopular Harold Gray comic strip LittleOrphan Annie,” with music by CharlesStrouse, lyrics by Martin Charnin, and thebook by Thomas Meehan. The musical'ssongs "Tomorrow" and "It's the Hard-Knock Life" are its more popular pieces.The Lyric’s production of “Annie” isdirected by Nancy Jo Humfeld.

Tickets cost $10 each and will be avail-able at the door or in advance at theBrownwood Area Chamber of Commerceoffice at 600 E. Depot or online atBrownwoodLyricTheatre.com. Groupdiscounts are available for groups of 10 ormore by calling 325-998-2801.

“Annie” will be performed at theDorothy McIntosh Fine Arts Center atBrownwood High School.

Lyric Performing ArtsCompany Presents “Annie”

Show dates and times are as follows:

Thursday July 15th 7:30pm

Friday July 16th 7:30pm

Saturday July 17th 2:30pm


Sunday July 18th 2:30pm

Thursday July 22nd 7:30pm

Friday July 23rd 2:30pm

Friday July 23rd 7:30pm


Sunday July 25th 2:30pm

Lyric to Celebrate Lighting of the SignThe restoration of the Lyric

Theatre in Downtown Brownwoodwill reach a milestone in July, andorganizers of the project are throw-ing a huge party to celebrate theoccasion. Renovation of the exte-rior lobby area is going to be com-pleted at the Lyric in mid-July, andthe new theatre sign that wasinstalled in April will be lit for thefirst time.

To commemorate the occasion,the Lyric board is throwing a hugestreet party in DowntownBrownwood on July 20th. Theevent will feature live music and astreet dance on Center Avenue nearthe Lyric Theatre. Vintage filmswill be shown outside for all to seeand spectators can enjoy hamburg-ers, hot dogs, and fun.

Performers from this year’sLyric Performing Arts Company’sannual musical will do a scenefrom “Annie” on the street duringthe event.

The evening will be topped offas 4th grade students will get to flipthe switch on the Lyric sign thatwill light up DowntownBrownwood for years to come. Thestudents were chosen through anessay contest where they wroteabout how important the LyricTheatre is to Brownwood.

Those in attendance who want tohelp further the renovation of theLyric Theatre can receive an exclu-sive commemorative t-shirt for aminimum donation during theevent. The money will help pay forthe final phase of renovation of the

theatre and complete the last$500,000 needed in the $1.5 mil-lion capital campaign. The “Lightthe Sign Street Party” will takeplace on July 20th from 6pm untildark.

Downtown Brownwood now has a presence onFacebook. Get the latest news, events, and hap-penings for Downtown Brownwood just by click-ing their “Like” button on Facebook.As an added feature, the Downtown BrownwoodFacebook page will offer a look into the history ofdowntown with the “Then & Now” campaign.See photos of buildings and businesses downtownfrom the past with a comparison photos of how itlooks today. It will be a great look back that willoffer surprises and fun.Visit www.Facebook.com/downtownbrownwoodfor your access to this great information.

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Take Me Out to the Ball GameThe girls are back in town!! Or at least they will beJuly 15th thru the 18th. The Texas Teen Age SoftballHigh School Eligible Girls will have their StateChampionship in Brownwood again this year. Thesegirls love the game and love coming to our communi-

ty. Vice President of theBrownwood Softball

Association, MarcusSanders, along withseveral others areworking very hard tomake thisChampionship tourna-

ment the bestBrownwood has ever

hosted. There will be at leastthirteen teams, along with coaches,

parents, siblings, grandparents, etc, etc, etc, visiting usand I encourage all of you to do what we do best andmake them feel welcome as Brownwood has earnedquite the reputation for making folks feel at home.Everyone is invited to come out and watch a game orseveral, chat with our guests and have a great time.Games will be held at the Camp Bowie SportsComplex and the Brownwood High School field.

It’s July and fall is quicklyapproaching as is the 16th AnnualBusiness Showcase! The BusinessShowcase will be held on Thursday,September 9th at the BrownwoodColiseum from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

With grand prizes, door prizes, avariety of delicious food, and lots ofbooth prizes, we’ll have another largecrowd, so order now to ensure youhave plenty of handouts for your com-pany. Local residents will enjoy the

chance to see the variety of productsand services available in Brownwood.The one-day show will also allow busi-nesses the opportunity to meet, show-case and network with other businesspeople. Trade shows are an effectiveway to reach your target customers.

Another successful part of theShowcase is the returning “Taste ofBrownwood.” Restaurant Row willopen at 4:00 when our restaurants willserve up samples of their most popular

dishes until the show closes at 6:00. Radio ads are being planned, and the

September Chamber Newsletter, pro-duced and distributed by theBrownwood Bulletin, will be devotedentirely to the Showcase and deliveredto all subscribers the Saturday beforethe event. All exhibitors will be listedwith a diagram of the coliseum forattendees to find the booths. Eventand Gold Sponsors will receive fea-tured articles Silver Sponsors will have

a short article and all exhibitors will belisted in the newsletter.

The spaces are filling up fast as arethe sponsor spots, so get your registra-tion in TODAY! Early-bird registrantsand sponsors will have first choice onbooth location. With all the publicityand word-of-mouth this event will bethe “place to be” on September 9th!Contact Missi Malone to make yourreservation, 646-9535 or by email at [email protected].

16th Annual Business Showcase…Filling up FAST!

Yes, even though it’s July, the Chamber isstarting to gear up for planning and organizingthis years Christmas under the Stars HolidayFestival.

Do you want to be part of a memorableevent that will continue to grow in our greattown? Do you have a passion for success?Do you like to volunteer your time and effortsto a project that you can feel good about? Ifyou answered yes to any of these questions,the Chamber wants and needs you.

Bring your ideas and creativity to the plan-ning meeting scheduled for Wednesday,August 18th at 3:00 pm in the Chamber board

room.This year, we will be adding other compo-

nents to the festival such as craft vendors anda bar-b-que cook-off to name a few. If youare a crafter or artisan who would like to havea booth, please contact the Chamber for a ven-dor registration form. The fee for boothspaces other than non-profit organizations is$50. The Chamber phone number is325.646.9235.

If you would like to be involved but cannotmake the meeting, please email your name,phone number and areas of interest to:[email protected]

I’m dreaming of a white ChristmasJust like the...

Wait a minute! Christmas in July?!


Brownwood Chamber Welcomes Nathana’s as its Newest MemberThe Brownwood Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting ceremony

on Thursday, June 24th to welcome its newest member, Nathana’s Tanning andHair Studio. Nathana’s is located at 106 S. Broadway in downtown Brownwood and has been serving this area since 1990. It was purchased by Tonya and Bill

Lindeman in 2008 and offers tanning, a hair and nail salon as well as select fashion items including Reef & Yellow Box.

Their store hours are Monday - Friday 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

See them online at www.nathanas.com or contact them at 325-641-2145

Early Blooms & Things Celebrate New Ownership and Membership with a Ribbon Cutting

The Brownwood Area Chamber of Commerce welcomed Early Blooms and Thingsas one of its newest members with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Tuesday, June 22,

2010. New owners Harlen and Lori Hohertz are excited to offer the Brownwoodarea a place to meet all flower, gift and wedding/party rental needs. They offer

great floral arrangements & gifts for any occasion. They also now offer a full line ofwedding and party rentals including bounce houses.

There are located at 504 Early Blvd with store hours of Monday – Friday 9am-5:30pm and Saturday from 9am-1pm. Visit them online at www.earlybloom-

sandthings.com or call them at 325-641-1803 for more information.

City of Brownwood & Brownwood Area Chamber Celebrate New Senior CenterThe City of Brownwood and the Brownwood Area Chamber of Commerce hosted a

grand opening and ribbon cutting on Wednesday June 23rd for the city’s newSenior Citizen Center located on 110 Greenleaf. City officials, Chamber members,

and area residents were on hand at the event to take a look at the newly renovatedbuilding. Cynthia Jackson, Director of the Senior Citizens Center, offered guided

tours of the facility and showed off its many great amenities.The center offers arecreation room, which has tables for cards, dominos, and bridge; an area with pub-

lic access computers; a reading area; a pool table; fresh new roomy bathrooms;and a crisp clean dining area that seats 115. If there are more people attending

meals, the recreation room can be utilized when necessary and seats an additional68 people, making maximum seating 183. Lunches are served at noon each dayfor a suggested donation of only $2 to people 60-years-old and older. Guests ofseniors under 60 can also dine for a nominal price of $3.25. The center is open

Monday through Friday, 8:00 am until 3:00 pm.

McDonald’s Holds Grand Opening of New StoreThe all new McDonald’s restaurant held a grand opening and ribbon cutting cele-

bration on Thursday, June 17th to commemorate the opening of their new building.The Brownwood Area Chamber of Commerce, Chamber Ambassadors, employees,

customers, and Ronald McDonald himself were all on hand for the celebration.The new building, located at 204 E. Commerce, features an updated look, enclosed

playground area, and dual drive-thru lanes, televisions, touch screen games, andmuch more. The new restaurant has been packed with customers since it openedfor business last week. The Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting during the

event which was attended by the Chamber Ambassadors and members,Owner/Operator Eric Wilson, and Ronald McDonald with his friends.

Wilson said that the opening of the store was one of the biggest in the region.


NEW MEMBERS:Best Med, Inc. – Founded in 1995,Best Med, Inc. is a closed doorpharmacy that serves NursingHomes, Jails and other institutionswith prescription medications.Institutions interested in this servicemay contact Linda Henderson at325-646-9414 for more information.

Fluid Logistics – Fluid Logistics isa contracted courier service foundedin 2004 to deliver medications forthe Best Med, Inc. organization.This is a private courier service andis not open to be contracted by out-side businesses.

Charlie’s Appliance – TheBrownwood Chamber of Commercewelcomes Charlie’s Appliance asone of its newest members. Charlieand his son Daniel began working inthe appliance industry in 1974,moving to Brownwood in 1980.Charlie’s Appliance can help withthe repair and servicing of all appli-ance brands and models. With over36 years experience working withvarious appliances, Charlie and

Daniel are willing to give advice forthose do it yourselfers and offerparts for all brands and models aswell. For more information on howCharlie’s Appliance can help you,stop by the store on 509 W. BakerStreet, Monday – Friday 8:00 AM to5:30 PM, Saturday 8:00 AM to12:00 Noon or give them a call at325-646-8580.

McCluskey & Associates – TheBrownwood Area Chamber ofCommerce welcomes LuannMcCluskey & Associates. Luannhas over 11 years experience in thereal estate industry and in Octoberof 2009 opened her own real estatebrokerage in Brownwood. Luann isa member of the Texas Associationof REALTORS®, the NationalAssociation of REALTORS®, theBrownwood Board of REAL-TORS®, and our local MLS Service(Multiple Listing Service).McCluskey & Associates are avail-able to help with all your real estateneeds including residential, farmand ranch, lake property, commer-

cial, relocation, and 1031 taxexchange. For more informationstop by the office located at 600Fisk Avenue, log on to www.brown-woodproperties.com or call 325-643-3200.

Down To Earth – The BrownwoodChamber of Commerce is pleased towelcome the newest business inBrownwood to its membership!Down to Earth is a “mini” spa thatoffers various types of massagesdesigned to heal your soul and body.Down to Earth is owned and operat-ed by Leann Donham, a practicinglicensed massage therapist since2007. For more information stop by2900 Coggin Avenue, Suite B andmeet Leann, give her a call 325-643-9569 or visit www.down-toearth-destress.com.

F & M Bank – The BrownwoodArea Chamber of Commerce ispleased to welcome Farmers andMerchants Bank to theBrownwood/Early area. LanceDonathan, president of the

Brownwood/Early Banking Centerand his staff are eager to providetheir friendly, quality financial serv-ices. So stop by and see the beauti-ful new banking facility located at118 Early Blvd. Log on towww.fmbank-tx.com or give them acall at 325-646-4000 for more infor-mation about the how they can serveyou!

Wholesale Payments – WholesalePayments is a full service creditcard processing acquirer andElectronic Transaction Companyworking to meet the point of saleneeds of retail stores, restaurants,lodging facilities, and many more!They offer small and large business-es an easy alternative to processingcredit as well as check cashing andother financial services with POSsystems, Gift Card and Credit Cardterminals. They also provide cashadvance, ATM, check cashing, andonline financial transaction servicesin the Brownwood Area. For moreinformation visit www.lcwe.net orcall John Hodges at (806) 698-0625.

Scooting Around BrownwoodThe 28th Annual Texas Cushman Club State Meet along with the Mustang Motorcycle Club of

America’s National Meet recently came to Brownwood to show off their variety of unique vehicles. Over 200 Classic Cushman Scooters which were manufactured from 1937-1965 and Vintage

Mustang motorcycles made during 1946-1965 were on display and open to the public for viewingwith free admission.

The Texas Cushman Club is a family-oriented organization dedicated to the restoration andpreservation of Cushman motor scooters. The Club has members all over the state of Texas as wellas fifteen other states. Members get together for social events, to take in thescenery on rides through the countryside, to help other mem-bers work on scooters and just to have fun. An interest inCushman scooters is all that is needed to become a memberof the Texas Cushman Club.

The annual state meet for the Club is always held on asummer weekend at different locations around the state.Members gather for three days of swapping parts, ridingscooters, scooter competitions, scooter games, an annual busi-ness meeting, a banquet, and plenty of fun.

Roy Stanley, President of the Cushman Club, said that theBrownwood meet was a great success and all of the club mem-bers enjoyed being in Brownwood. They are looking to bringthe meet back to Brownwood again in the future.


UPCOMINGEVENTS

July15-18 Community Musical “Annie”

Dorothy McIntosh Fine Arts Center

15-18 TTAS High School Eligible State ChampionshipCamp Bowie Ball Fields

19-23 Family CampLake Brownwood

19-23 Bits, Bytes and Bots CampTexas 4H Center

22 KTAB “On the Road”22-25 Community Musical “Annie”

Dorothy McIntosh Fine Arts Center

August6 Depot 100th Birthday

Reception7 Brownwood High School

Classes of 47-50 Reunion Brownwood Country Club

14 Learn to Love for LifeFamily Services Center

14 Twogether in TexasFamily Services Center

20 Chamber Monthly LuncheonBrownwood Country Club

28 Cow Pasture Xtreme Golf & Sporting ClaysWilson Ranches

September2 Leadership Brownwood

Retreat9 Business Showcase

Brownwood Coliseum11 St. John’s Arts & Crafts Fair

St. John’s Church17-19 Brownwood Reunion

CelebrationDowntown Brownwood

24 Chamber Monthly LuncheonBrownwood Country Club

24-26 Texas Bass CouplesMountain View Lodge and Marina

First Saturday of Every Month is Family Day at the

Lehnis Railroad Museum

Registration has begun for this year’s class of LEAD-ERSHIP BROWNWOOD. Participation is limited to 20individuals who must own, manage or work for a currentChamber Member business. The class will kick off theyear with an all-day retreat on Thursday, September 2from 9 AM to 3 PM. Graduation will occur during theChamber’s Monthly Luncheon in May.

Following the September retreat, the LEADERSHIPBROWNWOOD class will tour facilities and enjoy localexperts presenting a different topic each month about theBrownwood area such as:

• History & Tourism in Brown County• Medical, Mental & Physical Health• Local, State and Federal Government• Economic Development & Manufacturing• Education in Brown County• Human and Social Services• Law Enforcement & Criminal JusticeThe program is coordinated by the Chamber’s CEO,

Laura Terhune (LB Class of 2007). According toTerhune, “The leadership program is not really designedto MAKE you a leader—we assume you ARE already aleader to some extent.” She continued, “This program isdesigned to make you a BETTER and more INFORMEDleader through a series of half-day sessions in which youlearn about the community in which you live and/orwork.”

The LEADERSHIP BROWNWOOD program has beencoordinated by the Chamber for approximately 20 years—resulting in hundreds of graduates from all sectors of the

community. Terhune stated, “I am particularly proud ofthis program because the participants always show a highlevel of interest in each session and ask straight-forward,thought-provoking questions.” Terhune added, “Althoughthere is an attendance requirement, we offer suggestionsand opportunities for make-ups of missed sessions toaccommodate the busy schedules of the participants. Ifthere are extenuating circumstances, we allow participantsto drop out and finish the program the following year, ifthey choose to do that.”

There has been discussion of starting a LEADERSHIPBROWNWOOD Alumni Association, and Dr. Don Bostic(LB Class of 2010 and Chamber Board Member) hasoffered to lead the effort in identifying graduates and ingathering their updated information. Once organized, thealumni could enjoy a festive reception with the new classin the fall, celebrate the graduation in May and possiblyname an Alumnus of the Year. Alumni who are interestedin helping Bostic and Terhune with such an organizationare encouraged to contact the Chamber.

The deadline for registration is Tuesday, August 1 andthe cost is $395 per person. Registration is not completeuntil the signed application has been returned. This feecovers the cost of the retreat, any class materials, lunch orsnacks and beverages for each session and a graduationaward. Participants may register for the class through theChamber’s online Events Calendar (“September 2—LEADERSHIP BROWNWOOD”). For more informa-tion, contact the Chamber at 325-646-9535 or email [email protected].

LEADERSHIP BROWNWOODRegistration Announced

Chamber DirectoryNow Available!

The 2010-2011 Brownwood Area Chamber of CommerceMembership Directory and Community Guide is now avail-

able. It is a quick reference book for finding informationabout businesses, area schools, attractions, and annual events.Stop by the Brownwood Area Chamber of Commerce at 600

E. Depot and pick up your free copy.

Membership Directory &

Community Guide 2010-11

Brownwood Area

Chamber of Commerce


Community Partners for Progress

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No need to sit back and simply watchthe news. KTAB-TV is offering theopportunity to experience it in person, plusa whole lot more.

On July 22nd, KTAB News will take its5pm, 6pm, and 10pm newscasts "On theRoad". Bob Bartlett, Lane Stone, SamNichols, and David Robinett will be broad-casting live from the Margaret and StuartColeman Plaza near the Depot. During the show,KTAB will highlight unique aspects and interestingstories about Brownwood. The event will give residents the chance tomeet their favourite KTAB personality in person.

The KTAB “On the Road” newscast is just the beginning. KTAB willalso be providing free food (hot dogs and soda), live music, entertainment,games, prizes, pony rides, inflatable attractions, and much more.

Food will be served beginning at 4:30pm, and the festivities will con-clude after the 10pm newscast. Country-rock star Zach Harmon will bethe headliner, beginning his performance at 9pm. Local acts fromBrownwood will perform around 7pm.

There will be a variety of entertainment for both kids and adults. Artprojects, face tattoos, obstacle course, jump house, autographs, pictureswith KTAB personalities, karaoke, an “Amazing Race” game, a“Survivor” game, a “Wheel of Fortune” game, a “Let’s Make a Deal”game, and much more.

KTAB will also be visiting the Big Country towns of Albany, Eastland,Sweetwater, and Anson during the same week.

"I can't wait to travel all around the Big Country and meet everyone,"said KTAB's newest anchor, Lane Stone. "Everyone has been so nicesince I arrived. This is a great opportunity to personally say thanks forsuch a warm welcome."

"We aren't just bringing the news," said KTAB General Manager EricThomas. "We're bringing a carnival atmosphere. This is our way to saythanks to some of KTAB's most loyal viewers."

Local businesses that want to be involved can contact Saundra Carrikerat 325-692-4242. Check back with bigcountryhomepage.com and KTABNews for frequent updates on the "On the Road" tour.

KTAB-TV Goes “On the Road”

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The BrownwoodArea Chamber ofCommerce is pleased toannounce the“Maximize YourMembership”Workshop to be held onWednesday, July 14,2010. This is the firstin a series of quarterlyworkshops to be hostedby the BrownwoodArea Chamber ofCommerce designed to

educate members aboutChamber programs andservices. The workshopwill be held in theBrownwood ChamberBoard Room from7:45-8:00 am. Duringthe 15 minute network-ing session, memberswill have the opportuni-ty to meet and visitwith Board Members,Staff and Ambassadorswhile enjoying coffee

and donuts. Participants will

learn about the differentChamber programs andcommittees as well asthe tools that are avail-able to enhance mem-bership experience andultimately help busi-nesses flourish in thiscommunity. As aChamber Member,businesses are privy toinvaluable benefits that

do not work unlessmembers work them.Members will learnhow to utilize theChamber Website toincrease visibility oftheir business and thebenefit to participatingin Chamber events suchas the Fall BusinessShowcase, Spring GreatIndoor/Great OutdoorShow, MonthlyLuncheons and

Christmas Festival.There is not a fee to

attend this workshopand will only take anhour out of your day,you cannot afford tomiss this opportunity tolearn how your mem-bership works for you!For more informationor to RSVP, contactMissi Malone, Directorof Member Services at325-646-9535.


Gregg Rice, Chairman3M Company

Stephen Haynes, PastChairman Haynes Law Firm. P.C.

Stan CrawfordRemax

Becky JonesJones Carpet

Steve WeckwerthSubway

Michelle ThomasAldersgate Enrichment Center

Dr. Don BosticRanger College

Dr. Bill EllisHoward Payne University

Jan CateGirl Scouts

Ray GarzaTexasBank

Jill Locke

Chance BarrIndividual

Ken HarrissOncor

Michael RichardsonFarmers Insurance

Priscilla MonsonWest Central Texas Valuation Services

Brownwood AreaChamber ofCommerce

Board of Directors2010-2011

CHAMBER STAFF

Laura Terhune, Executive DirectorSunni Holloway, Tourism Manager

Donnette Carmack, Business ManagerRay Tipton, Marketing Manager

Missi Malone, Membership Director Martha Faetche, Receptionist; VisitorCenter & Brownwood Store Manager

A great place to golf, swim, relaxand socialize. Whether it’s making

new friends or maybe all youwant is a great meal in a beautiful

setting then come to theBrownwood Country Club and

enjoy some of the finest food andfellowship that a private club

has to offer. Call today forinformation on membership.

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