Mission Statement “It is the mission of the Rowlett Chamber of Commerce to represent the business community, promote economic well-being and quality of life.”

Chamber Board of Directors

Barry Young, Chairman Oncor Mark Garcia - Past Chair BB&T / Branch Banking and Trust Becky Encinia Chick-fil-A of Rowlett Larry Glick Individual Sheila Hair My Computer Guy Cliff Hand Marketing Specific, Inc. Eva Hummel Baylor Medical Center at Garland Staci Mauldin, EA, Treasurer Lakeside Tax & Bookkeeping Kenneth McKelroy Edward Jones Investments Greg Mitchell, Chair Elect The Mitchell Law Firm. LP Mat Morris Capital One Bank Robert Montgomery LPMC / Lake Pointe Health Network Sherri Perkins Garland ISD / Herfurthy Elementary Terri Ricketts IESI TX Corporation Robbie Ryan The Ryan Insurance Agency Craig Schill Lake Cities Community Church Carol Wallace, Secretary Individual James Williams Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. Vernon Schrade - Chairman Emeritus Schrade Properties

The Correspondent Rowlett Chamber of Commerce

Monthly Newsletter ~ December 2011

Chamber Staff

Diane Lemmons President Carol Prano Membership Services

Louise Brown Communications

Rowlett Chamber of Commerce

Office Address 3910 Main Street Rowlett, TX 75088

Mailing Address 3910 Main Street Rowlett , TX 75088-5075 Ph. 972/ 475-3200 FAX 972/ 463-1699

email: info@rowlettchamber.com

Web Site: www.rowlettchamber.com

To The Membership. . . . It is hard to believe that half of our year is already gone and the holidays are now upon us. At the start of our year, we had a great strategic planning session to help guide us for the next three years. It showed us things we need to improve on, some long term goals to think about and also pointed out things that we were already doing correctly. More impor-tantly, it helped us focus on our vision of where we want the chamber to be in the future. The first half of the year saw a conversion to a new accounting system that makes us more accountable and allows us better planning. We streamlined and automated our event

registration and payment process to make it easier for our members. We have given the staff better tools to better consistently perform their jobs including job descriptions and employee manuals. The chamber is in the process of forming the new Women In Business group lead by Dianne Lemmons that focuses on growing our women professionals in Rowlett. The decision was made to bring back our casino night again and the event has been branded as the Rowlett Stampede. Diane and her team have been extremely busy and are well ahead of schedule in achieving our goals set forth by a very aggressive timeline for the 2011-2012 year. We could not be more proud of the hard work they have done. The next six months will see a focus on growing our membership and member retention. We must continue to show value to our membership by holding costs down yet being a strong voice for our business community. Along that line, we have already begun to work on new and exciting events that will be economical while bring-ing enjoyment to the community and networking opportunities for our local businesses. We will continue to grow our partnership with our neighboring chambers in certain events. This shows chamber strength to new business prospects and allows us to stay in-tuned to things affecting us in our region. Rowlett is truly blessed with great businesses, great city leadership, a solid chamber and now a great location. Never have I seen such a caring atmosphere as in Rowlett and the Chamber Ambassador’s exude this on a daily basis. They donate so much of their time and effort to make the chamber and Rowlett as a whole, suc-cessful. On behalf of everyone at the chamber and from the bottom of my heart I want to say THANK YOU for all that you do for us in Rowlett. Please do not hesitate to reach out to Diane Lemmons or myself if we can assist you in any way and tell us how we can better serve your business. I want to wish each and everyone a Safe and Happy Holiday Season from your Rowlett Chamber of Commerce. Sincerely, Barry Young Chairman, Rowlett Chamber of Commerce

Have a Safe & Happy Holiday Season! From

the Board of Directors and the Rowlett Chamber of Commerce

Thank You to Covington’s Nursery & Landscape for the Beautiful Christmas Tree They Donated to the Chamber.

And to the Christmas Elf a/k/a James Williams for the beautiful job he did in decorating the Christmas tree.

Verizon Wireless 5601 Liberty Grove Road, Ste. 300 Rowlett, TX 75089 214-703-3723 http://www.verizonwireless.com Contacts: Sharon Siddon, Business to Business Manager Cellular - Phones / Pagers / Accessories

Welcome

New Members 9/29/11 - 10/25/11

Add these new members to your Business Directory.

Thank You for your investment in Rowlett & the Chamber of Commerce.

Member Services • Membership Directory • Monthly Newsletter Electronically • Monthly Membership Luncheons • Members’ Memo Board • Member Only Referrals • Internet Exposure & Links • Newcomer Packet Participation • Ambassador Program • Business of the Month Recognition • Make a Connection • Friday Night Live Networking • Seminars New Member Services • Ribbon Cuttings & Ground Breakings • Special Recognition in Chamber Publications • Includes First Membership Luncheon • Membership Plaque • Opportunity for Discount Sponsorships in Chamber Publications Special Events • Annual Casino Night • Annual Awards Banquet • Annual Golf Tournament • Taste & Trade of Rowlett • Shop Rowlett Now Campaign • Health Fair • Job Fair Local Involvement • Leadership Rowlett • Teacher & Principal of the Month Program Information Source • Promotion of Rowlett • Member Only Referrals • City Maps & Directories • Demographics & Community Profiles

DECEMBER MONTHLY MEMBERSHIP LUNCHEON

R.S.V.P. Rowlett Student Vocal Performers

Come celebrate the Holiday Season with songs by the Rowlett Student Vocal Performers.

Host:

*Special Thank You to Chick-fil-A for providing lunch for the Choir.

Join us on December 14th at the Rowlett Community Centre - 5300 Main

Food Service begins at 11:30am P Come early and network P Guests are always welcome Bring brochures & promotional items for the Information Table.

Reservations should be made before Friday, December 9th

Please be aware that if you make a reservation and do not attend you must cancel by Noon on Tuesday before the luncheon or you will be invoiced.

Program cost to attend which includes meal is $15.00 for Chamber Members and $20.00 for Potential Members Remember when you make a reservation food is purchased. When you don’t show up, it costs the Chamber.

Call 972-475-3200 or email Carol Prano at carolprano@rowlettchamber.com to RSVP or go online at www.rowlettchamber.com & click on monthly events calendar. CLICK HERE to REGISTER

RSVP & PAY ONLINE AT THE SAME! (MasterCard, Visa, & Discover)

BE A LUNCHEON SPONSOR – SIGN UP NOW FOR 2012

For a Small Fee ~ There are BIG Rewards!!!

$195.00 fee entitles you to 2 luncheon tickets & the following benefits: The chance to talk about your business in front of 100+ business people! You will receive a table for advertising in the luncheon lobby (networking) area! The exclusive right to put your literature on the dining tables! Your sponsorship will be recognized in the Chamber's newsletter, On the Chamber's website on the

Monthly Events Calendar, In the Chamber office on promotional material at the front table for all to see, and In two reminder email blasts regarding the Chamber Luncheon

You may sit at the table with the luncheon speaker! You have the option to offer a door prize!

Remember your sponsorships contribute greatly to the Chamber’s efforts on projects and programs of importance to businesses and this community. As we work together, Rowlett’s business community continues to grow. Please call the Chamber at 972-475-3200 to schedule a month to sponsor a luncheon.

Arbor House of Rockwall 5250 Medical Drive Rockwall, TX 75032 469-338-0204 http://www.arborhouse4u.com

Slot Machines Sponsors: TX Family Ins. Travel Leaders La Bella Hair Salon Mr. Mutt

The Rowlett Chamber of Commerce “Rowlett Stampede” Thank You for Being a Part of the Chamber’s 22ndAnnual Casino Night

The Voice of Area Business for Over 37 Years

Major Underwriter: Lake Pointe Medical Center

Entertainment by: Keith Mitchell Band

Jackpot Sponsors: Get it Magazine Milestone Electric

The Mitchell Law Firm, LLP

Mechanical Bull Sponsor:

H & S Manufacturing Co. Gunslingers Sponsor: IESI TX Corporation

Game Table Sponsors: American National Bank Baylor Medical Center

D-Bat Lakeside Blue Nail Enterprises My Computer Guy

Raymond James Financial

Thank You To: The Auction Committee!

The Volunteers! Everyone That Donated! All That Attended!

Without your Generosity this event would not have been possible.

Friday Night Live

Will Resume Again In

January 2012

Business / Organization of the Month

December 2011

Rotary Club of Rowlett

P.O. Box 123 Rowlett, TX 75030

Presentation of the plaque will be at the

Chamber Luncheon Wednesday, December 14th

11:30 am at the Rowlett Community Centre

Everyone Welcome!

Please Mark Your Calendar For The Following Events.

December

Tues. Dec. 6 11:30 am Ribbon Cutting - D-Bat Lakeside @ 2502 Lawing Lane Wed. Dec. 7 8:00 am Ambassadors Meet at the Chamber Office Thurs. Dec. 8 8:00 am - 9:00 am “Make A Connection” Networking Event ~ 15th & 22nd Thurs. Dec. 8 11:30 am Ribbon Cutting - Coldwell Banker Apex/Debbie Adams @ Chamber Fri. Dec. 9 NOON Small Business Network Luncheon at Kyoto’s Tues. Dec. 13 11:30 am Ribbon Cutting - Insured Wealth Management @ 6800 Heritage Pkwy., Ste. 203

Wed. Dec. 14 11:30 am Monthly Membership Luncheon @ Community Centre - 5300 Main St. Tues. Dec. 20 8:00 am Board of Directors Meeting Fri. Dec. 24 - Jan. 1 Happy Holidays ~ Chamber Office Closed Dec. 24th thru Jan. 1st

January

Wed. Jan. 4 8:00 am Ambassadors Meet at the Chamber Office Thurs. Jan. 5 8:00 am - 9:00 am “Make A Connection” Networking Event ~ Next events: 12th, 19th, & 26th Wed. Jan. 11 11:30 am Monthly Membership Luncheon Fri. Jan. 13 NOON Small Business Network Luncheon at Kyoto’s Tues. Jan. 17 8:00 am Board of Directors Meeting Fri. Jan. 20 5:00 pm - 7:00pm Friday Night Live Fri. Jan. 27 NOON Business Bites

Make A Connection

December Sponsor

(214) 607-1660

22nd Annual Casino Night “Rowlett Stampede”

Massage Envy makes enjoying the therapeutic benefits of massage easy. With professional therapists, convenient hours, and affordable rates, they help busy people fit massage into their wellness program. Open late, nights and weekends. Hours may vary by clinic.

Massage Envy Rowlett 4301 Lakeview Parkway, Ste. 600,

Rowlett, TX 75088 972-463-0101

http://www.massageenvy.com

Your Business Ad Needs to be here!

DO NOT MISS OUT!

Phone: 972-475-3200 Fax: 972-463-1699

Business Ad runs for 3 months or longer.

Call or go online to see Ad Agreements. www.rowlettchamber.com - Under Membership

Info 3 Month Rate $120.00

(Subject to change without notice)

972-772-3269 www.flower-box.com

3701 Rowlett Road

Rowlett, TX 75088 972-412-5195

www.resthavenfuneral.com

“Service That Exceeds Expectation” TFSC Lic. #2169

Chamber Ambassadors

Chair Pam Minatrea - Texas Family Ins. Agency

Tammy Alexander - Proforma Printmotions Pam Bell - Coldwell Banker Apex Mitch Brown - PayChoice Donice Daniels - La Bella Hair Salon Kim Danna - RMCN Credit Service, Inc. Jay Ferguson - Parker Chiropractic Suzan Fulton - ACTOR Mary Grace - Community Bank - Rowlett Alisha Harrington - Jason’s Deli Cliff Hand - Marketing Specific, Inc. Mindy Harris - American National Bank Jan Kelley - Keller Williams Realty Kevin Lawson - Lawson & Co. CPA’s Kristy Lilly - Business Directories of Texas Linda Maki - Down Size U2 Staci Mauldin - Lakeside Tax & Bookkeeping Jan May - Marketing Specific, Inc. Kenneth McKelroy - Edward Jones Investments Jason Michaels - Massage Envy Mark Mosser - Sozo Services Kim Nguyen - Dry Clean USA Dane Pence - New York Life Felipe Resendiz - Williams Funeral Directors Kathy Robinson - State Farm Insurance Robbie Ryan - The Ryan Insurance Agency Becky Sebastian - Rep. Senator Bob Deuell’s Office Kita Smith - Mail + Curtis Starnes - Rest Haven Funeral Home Robbert van Bloemendaal - Travel Leaders Teresa Wallack - BIS - Health Insurance Amy Wiggins - My Computer Guy James Williams - Raymond James Fin. Services Chris Wilson - Lake Pointe Health Network Bari Woolley - First Step Chiropractic

City Council meetings are held on the 1st & 3rd Tuesday - 7:30 pm

P & Z meetings are held on the 2nd & 4th Tuesday - 7:00 pm

City of Rowlett Television Network RTN 16 Video on Demand

Work Sessions are telecast at 7:00 pm on Wed. & Fri./ Sat. 12:30 pm

AMBASSADOR OF THE MONTH for OCTOBER

Jason Michaels - Massage Envy Rowlett

The mission of First Rowlett United Methodist Church is to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world -- they do that by living their life together, learning the faith to-gether and loving others through service. FUMC is warm and inviting and strives to reach people of all ages – children, youth and adults. The task of their church is to point the way to a rela-

tionship with Jesus Christ in all that they do. They invite and welcome new people, involve them in the life of their church and actively serve needs in the community. They believe the community should be better because the church is there.

Jan Davis, Pastor of First Rowlett United Methodist Church accepted the Business/Organization of the Month award for the month of November at the Chamber’s November Membership Luncheon.

First Rowlett United Methodist Church Jan Davis, Pastor

4405 Main St., Rowlett, TX 75088, 972-475-1660 http://www.fumc-rowlett.org

BUSINESS OF THE MONTH for NOVEMBER

First Rowlett United Methodist Church - Jan Davis, Pastor

Happy Holidays! The Chamber Office will be Closed December 24th thru January 1st.

THE FLOWER SHOPPE

5101 ROWLETT ROAD ROWLETT, TX 75088

972-412-5356

www.theflowershoppe.us info@theflowershoppe.us

Under New Ownership

Rowlett's full-service florist, offering floral arrangements, and gifts that express your personality and excite the senses. We hope you can find everything you need. The Flower Shoppe is focused on providing high-quality service and customer satisfaction - we will do everything we can to meet your expectations. With a variety of offerings to choose from, we're sure you'll be happy working with us. Look around our website and if you

have any comments or questions please feel free to contact us.

We carry Yankee Candles, gifts, gift baskets, Balloons, stuffed animals, and a

large selection of live plants-in three different sizes

We can also do arrangements for homes or offices for holidays, parties, any occasion you would like.

We have designers with over 30 years experience in both traditional and modern designs.

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Get $7.00 off any arrangement of $50.00 or more Or 2 free balloons

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