August 2010
2010 Board of Directors
Chairwoman
JULIE RENKEN
Washington County Attorney
First Vice Chair
CATHY BOEKER
Blinn College
Second Vice Chair
BRICE MILLIORN
Edward Jones Investments
Treasurer
TREY HARDY
Germania Insurance
Secretary
MIKE BAKER
MIC Group
Immediate Past Chair
BARNEY LOESCH
Thrivent Financial
for Lutherans
CHRIS BREWSTER
Brewster LLC
MELINDA FAUBION
Boo Dog Design Group
LESLIE HARRELL
Brenham Abstract & Title Co.
KAREN MORGAN
Brenham Clinic Association
LETE PHILLIPS
Lete Phillips Exercise Studio
GLENWOOD PRENZLER
Retired Educator
TAILGATE Tickets now on sale
The countdown is on! TAILGATE 2010 will be held on
Thursday, Aug. 26, and tickets are
on sale now. The Chamber will
host this exciting and fun tailgate-style event at the Fireman’s
Training Center in Brenham. It
is the one annual fundraising
event for Chamber programs
and activities.
There will be plenty of spirited rivalries going on
that night ... between fans of
Texas Longhorns,
Texas A&M, the
Blinn Bucs, TCU
Horned
Frogs,
UH Cougars, Texas
Tech Raiders, Houston
Texans, Burton Panthers, Brenham Cubs and more.
Tickets Only
Sold in Advance
Tickets will not be sold at the
BARRY BRASS
Parcel Plus
JOY NELSON
Brenham ISD
Krause Elementary
Networking Breakfast
Thursday, Aug. 10 at 7:45 a.m.
Hosted by
Hosted by Hospice Brazos Valley
302 East Blue Bell Road, Brenham
LOWELL OGLE
City of Brenham
Breakfast Sponsor — Brenham Memorial Chapel
Free for Chamber members!
CHRIS CANGELOSI
Washington County Abstract
CONNIE HALL
Ingleside Bed & Breakfast
MARK PATRANELLA
Blue Bell Creameries
KURT PODESZWA
Camp For All
beverages, a fabulous silent
auction, exciting live auction, a
great raffle, lots of mingling and
“Wake Up,
Washington County!”
ALEJANDRA RAY
Bevers Kitchen
LAVERNE KRUMREY
Horseshoe Junction
Family Fun Park
door. Stop by the Chamber and
pick up tickets this week. For
the price of $25 per person, you
can enjoy all the delicious food
you can eat (from Design
II Catering), plenty
of foaming cold
Come enjoy breakfast and a chance to network with other local
businesses and organizations. This is a great way to inform others
about your products and services and to learn about what’s new in
the community.
Everyone gets a chance to give a 30-second commercial about
their business/organization to the entire crowd! Be sure to bring
plenty of business cards and brochures for sharing.
JARVIS VAN DYKE
Van Dyke Rankin & Company
WENDY YATES
Moorman Tate Law Firm
RSVP to Jane at (979) 836-3695
or [email protected]
networking, and live music and
dancing.
The raffle will include dozens
of great items, and
anyone can purchase
raffle tickets. You
don’t have to be
present to win.
They are also
available now
at the Chamber office (six
chances for
$5 dollars).
The silent
and live auctions
will
be a major
highlight
of the night.
Chamber member
businesses
always donate the most fabulous
items. See below for some highlights!
A huge round of applause goes
to all of the generous sponsors
who are making this night possible. Please join us in thanking
them, and then come to the TAILGATE 2010 to enjoy the party
with them!
Brenham Chrysler
Jeep Dodge
TOUCHDOWN SPONSORS
• Blinn College
• Republic Waste Services
• Texas Farm Bureau
Insurance
FIELD GOAL SPONSORS
• Blue Bell Creameries
• Bluebonnet Electric
• Boo Dog Advertising
• Brenham Abstract & Title
• Brenham Fitness Center
• Brenham ISD
• Brenham National Bank
• Brice Milliorn-Edward Jones
• Burton Cotton Gin
• Dot Borchgardt
• Dr. Michele Bright
• Germania Insurance
• Goss Communications
• Hollis Energy Resource Services
• Julie Renken
• Kruse Village
• Lee Anderson Company
See Tailgate, Page 3
BUSINESS AFTER HOURS
Hosted by:
Nancy Carol Roberts
Memorial Library
100 Martin Luther King, Jr. Pkwy, Brenham
Aug. 12 from 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Enjoy great networking and refreshments!
Bring plenty of business cards and enter for door prize drawings!
Free for Chamber members and all employees!
Special beverages provided by: Mike Hopkins Distributing
Learn more about Nancy Carol Roberts Memorial Library
at www.ci.brenham.tx.us/html/library.html
Thank you to our Presidential Level members ...
Bluebonnet
Brenham Clinic
Electric
CHAMPION SPONSOR
Scott & White
Hospital - Brenham
Page 2 Chamber Works August 2010
Ribbon Cuttings
Renewing
Members
(July 1-31)
Thanks to the following members for continuing your investment in the Chamber.
You are long-term “partners” in our mission to promote and preserve this great community,
and we appreciate your confidence in the Chamber’s ability to promote your business.
Home Depot
Manager: Stueart Sawyer
Located at: 2801 Wood Ridge Blvd., Brenham
Phone: (979) 277-9964
LWC Alumni Annual Meeting
The Leadership Washington County Alumni Association will be hosting the Annual Open Meeting Wednesday, Sept. 29 (location to be determined). This is for everyone who has ever been through the program over the
past twenty years.
Be looking for your invitation within the next few weeks.
If you have been through the LWC program, but have not
received any emails or mailings lately, please contact the
Chamber office to make sure we have your current contact
information.
NOTE: alumni are needed to serve on a couple fun committees in the Alumni Association this year (holiday party,
speakers bureau, junior leadership program, etc.). This is
the type of service you were prepared for! Please contact
[email protected] for more details. Thank you!
Leadership for
High School Students
The 2010 Junior Leadership program will kick off in
October, and the Alumni Association will soon be looking for approximately 25 high school juniors and seniors
to participate.
This abbreviated version of the LWC program is designed to educate, train and motivate area high school
students to become leaders within their schools and communities. It provides the students with information and
leadership skills and prepares them for service to the public. Participants go through an eight-week program that
gives a behind-the-scenes look at community operations
and introduces them to Washington County’s elected and
civic leaders.
High school juniors and seniors in Washington County
are eligible to apply to the Junior Leadership program. In
order to allow for adequate class interaction and organization, the class is limited to 25 participants.
Students can apply by picking up an application at the
Chamber or by sending an email to [email protected] by Sept. 20.
A&L Hot Oil Service — 7 years
A Secret Cottage — 1 year
AAA Self Storage — Brenham — 3 years
AMA Home Care — 8 years
Apex Instruments — 7 years
Appelt, Gary L., M.D., P.A. — 29 years
Argent Court of Brenham — 12 years
Artesian Park RV Campground — 17 years
Best Western Inn of Brenham — 13 years
Bluebonnet Pottery & Gift Gallery — 5 years
Bogart’s Casa Blanca — 3 years
Bootstrap at Round Top — 4 years
Brazos Belle Restaurant — 16 years
Brazos Valley Foot Care — 7 years
Brenham Abstract & Title Company — 27 years
Brenham Catering Company — 7 years
Brenham Cemetery Association — 7 years
Brenham Country Club — 21 years
Brenham Crossroads Shopping Center — 5 years
Brenham Housing Authority — 8 years
Brenham ISD Superintendent — 15 years
Burton Heritage Society — 3 years
Carrie’s Hallmark — 15 years
Cedars Cabins — 5 years
Century 21 Lone Star Realty — 25 years
Coldwell Banker Commercial Southwest Partners — 3 years
Countryside Lighting Co. — 11 years
Cricket Cruise & Travel — 2 years
Discount Trees of Brenham — 20 years
Melvin Ehlert, Jr. & Associates — 26 years
El Charro T Mexican Restaurant — 7 years
First Finance — 7 years
The German American Connection — 1 year
Grace Community Fellowship — 1 year
Grunder, Mike — 5 years
Hampton Inn & Suites — 1 year
Haskins, Dr. Jimmy R. — 37 years
Haulright — 7 years
Heritage Society of Washington County — 29 years
Heritage Texas Country Properties — 11 years
HR Help Link — 2 years
K-Bob’s Steakhouse — 25 years
Ken Mutscher Financial Services — 33 years
Kenjura Tile — 7 years
Kenney Bunkhouse — 5 years
State Representative Lois Kolkhorst — 10 years
Korth & Linke Welding — 33 years
LaBahia Antiques — 13 years
Leslie Wood Consulting — 2 years
Link Staffing Services — 3 years
Live Oak Resort — 20 years
Lube Rite — 21 years
Luedemann Grocery & Mill — 19 years
M&C Equipment — 21 years
M. C. Byrd Wealth Management — 1 year
Margie Routt Young- Events by Room Service — 13 years
Mark Hyatt Insurance Agency, Inc. — 31 years
McCarty, Chris, DDS, Pediatrics — 25 years
MHMR Center of Washington County — 17 ears
Miracle Farm — 28 years
Monastery of St. Clare Miniature Horse Farm — 23 years
Mutscher, Gus — 7 years
National Processing Company-Thomas Sykows — 1 year
Naylor’s Wood Floors — 13 years
O. Theodore Dinkins, Jr. — 8 years
Oak Creek Apartments — 12 years
Pennybacker, William — 21 years
Personnel Services — 13 years
Pomegranate/Funky Art Cafe — 7 years
Prairie Hill Farm — 11 years
ProServe Automotive — 2 years
Quick Lane — 8 years
Rau’s Meat Center — 33 years
Republic Waste Services — 1 year
Robert’s Service Station & Grocery — 11 years
Roger’s Tree Service — 2 years
Rotary Club of Washington County — 7 years
Washington County Clerk Beth A Rothermel — 12 years
Round Top Festival Institute — 9 years
Scoops at Westwood — 7 years
Smith, Robert — 1 year
Spiess Insurance Agency — 33 years
St. Paul Lutheran of Rehburg — 7 years
St. Peter’s Episcopal Church — 7 years
Sycamore Cottage — 2 years
Tara Farms — 3 years
Texas Log Homes — 10 years
United Way of the Brazos Valley — 3 years
Upchurch, Laura — Moorman Tate Law Firm — 8 years
Wakefield Farms — 7 years
Washington-on-the-Brazos State Park Assoc. — 17 years
Washington County Fair Association — 26 years
Washington County Farm Bureau — 25 years
WCT OUTDOORS — 3 years
Wilhelm, Don C. — 1 year
Williams, Scott M., MD, Orthopaedics — 7 years
Yates, Wendy J. — Moorman Tate Law Firm — 3 years
Washington County
“Adopt-A-Sign” Partners
To ensure the long-term care of the Welcome Sign
monuments at the five entry points to Washington
County, three landscaping companies from our community have volunteered to oversee their maintenance.
Designing Landscapes — U.S. 290 East Sign
Glasco & Company Landscaping —
Hwy. 36 North and South Signs
Wise Landscaping — Hwy. 105 Sign
Chamber Works August 2010 Page 3
WASHINGTON COUNTY
CHAMBER BLUE BLAZER
OF THE MONTH
July 2010 (tie)
Florence Julian
TAILGATE
(Continued from Page 1)
• MIC Group
• Mike Hopkins Distributing
• Money Makeover TeamNeal Financial Group
• Moorman, Tate, Moorman,
Urquhart & Haley
• Must Be Heaven
• RE/MAX Advantage
• RWG Construction
• Scott & White Health Plan
• Van Dyke Rankin
• Washington County Abstract
Here’s a preview of the Live & Silent Auction items you can bid on at
TAILGATE 2010 (donations as of
August 3):
Signature Facial Package
Aesthetic & Acupuncture Clinic
Portable Gas Cooktop
Allstar Restaurant Sales & Service
Massage & Gift Basket
AMA Home Care
6 Fragrant Antique Roses
Antique Rose Emporium
July 2010 (tie)
Don Wilhelm
Independence Coffee Basket
Argent Court Assisted Living
Rustic Wood Cooler
Bartay Chiropractic
Steak & Shrimp Dinner for 10
Bevers Kitchen
Backyard Barbecue Basket
Big Daddy’s Barbecue
Pedicure & Gift Basket
Boehm Clinic
Gourmet Dinner for 6 in your
home
Bites by Anita
Basket of Various Gift Cards
Brazos Valley Schools Credit Union
Four Blinn Athletics Season Passes
Blinn College
Country Store Gift Basket
Blue Bell Creameries
“Where It All Begins” Package
Blue Bell Creameries
Round Trip for 4 to Northgate
in College Station
Bluebonnet Cabs
Framed Barnwood Texas Flag
Bluebonnet Electric
Tickets to Christmas
and Spring Concerts of
Brenham Children’s Chorus
Brenham Children’s Chorus
Five cases of Coke
Brenham Coca-Cola
1 Year Fitness Membership
& 3 Tanning Sessions
Brenham Fitness Center
Gourmet Basket with Plant
Brenham Floral Company
See Tailgate, Page 4
Welcome New Members to the Chamber
August 2010
Joyce Dickschat
The Blue Blazers are a group of 15 volunteers who act
as official greeters and hosts of our community. Their
objectives include promoting Chamber programs and
increasing membership, and conducting ribbon cuttings and special ceremonies for local businesses. The
Chamber thanks these volunteers for their service and
hospitality, and also their employers for allowing them
the time to dedicate to the organization. A “Blue Blazer of the Month” is recognized at each club meeting for
the highest total of achievements the prior month.
Blue Blazers
DOUG BAKER
City of Brenham
FLORENCE JULIAN
Blue Bell Creameries
DR. HENRY BOEHM JR.
AMA Home Care
and B&L Tire
BRICE MILLIORN
Edward Jones Investments
JOYCE DICKSCHAT
Brenham National Bank
JOHANNA FATHEREE
RE/MAX Advantage
COY FONTENOT
Kruse Village
Pam Green
RE/MAX Advantage
EDDIE HARRISON
Individual Member
SUE MUZZY
Mike Hopkins Distributing Co.
BETH ROTHERMEL
Washington County Clerk
JULIE TIEMANN
Thrivent Financial
TIM WALTHER
Citizens National Bank
RANDY WEIDEMANN
Van Dyke Rankin & Company
DON WILHELM
Individual Member
BRENHAM GRILL
Owner: Ana Lilia Jimenez
107 W. Commerce Street
Downtown Brenham, TX
Phone: 979-251-7800
[email protected]
www.brenhamgrill.com
Restaurant
FRANCO REACHI
CONSRUCTION CO.
Owner: Claudia Rodriguez
3015 Hwy 290 West
Brenham, Texas 77833
Phone: 210-462-3101
[email protected]
Construction Contractors
BRENHAM TRIPS ASSOCIATION
Manager: Steve Finn
P O Box 1102
Brenham, Texas 77834
Phone: 979-289-5102
[email protected]
www.brenhamtrips.com
Lodging
INDEX FUNDS ADVISOR
Manager: Richard N. Neal
303 E. Lubbock
Brenham, Texas 77833 (Physical)
P O Box 360
Brenham, Texas 77834 (Mailing)
Phone: 979-421-9666
[email protected]
www.ifa.com
Investments
Dia – L – Ran Inc.
Owners: Martin & Brenda Lackey
9950 Palestine Road
Brenham, Texas 77833
Phone: 979-836-5272
Feed Dealers
DOE RUN CREEK INN
Manager: Chase Stroud
7575 Star Lane
Washington, Texas 77880
Phone: 817-613-6785
[email protected]
Bed & Breakfast
LITTLE CAESARS PIZZA
Owner: Niranjan S. Patel
1610 S. Day Street
Brenham, Texas 77833
Phone: 281-630-3875
Restaurant
LINDA & PAUL PIPES
2106 Jane Lane
Brenham, Texas 77833
Phone: 979-836-5524
[email protected]
Individuals – Retired
TEXAS ANIMAL IMPRINTS
Owner: Joni Daniel
201 Hampshire
Brenham, Texas 77833
Phone: 979-421-9734
[email protected]
Publishing
SANDY HILL CABINET
Owners: Martin & Brenda Lackey
9950 Palestine Road
Brenham, Texas 77833
Phone: 979-830-0601
Cabinet Contractors-Custom
STICK HORSE PUBLISHING
Owner: Dianne Dismukes
2668 HYY 36S #326
Brenham, Texas 77833
Phone: 979-716-0223
[email protected]
www.thesmalltownshopper.com
Advertising
Washington County
Chamber of Commerce
314 S. Austin Street
Brenham, TX 77833
Page 4 Chamber Works August 2010
VOTE FOR BUSINESS
It’s more important now than ever to ensure that the
voice of business is heard at the ballot box this November. What can you do at your business to help?
Learn about how the issues affect you and where
your incumbents and candidates stand on those issues” stand on those issues. (see below)
Urge your employees to register and vote.
Hang a poster in your office building or a common
area to remind people to vote.
Utilize other forms of communications like bulletin board notices, newsletters, e-mail, and letters to
remind your employees to vote.
Get to the polls on Election Day: Nov. 2.
The Chamber’s goal is to spread the word about the
importance of voting and to make the voice of business heard.
Contact the Chamber if you would like any assistance in gathering materials to encourage voting at
your workplace.
Visit this website: www.VoteforBusiness.com.
Look at the “Voter Resources” and find links to your
candidates with information on where they stand on
important issues. It also has a “scorecard” where you
can see how your incumbents have voted over the past
few years.
Be informed and be prepared for voting on Nov. 2.
TAILGATE
(Continued from Page 3)
2 Reserved Seat Tickets to
Brenham Cub Football Games
Brenham ISD
2 Sideline Passes to
a Brenham Cubs Game
Brenham ISD Football Coach Glen West
20lb Liquid Propane
Cylinder with Gauge
Brenham L-P Gas
2 Certificates for September
Photography Class
Brenham Portrait Gallery
20x24 Family Portrait on location
Brenham Portrait Gallery
Groovy Girl Doll & Clothes
Brenham Toy Company
and Teacher Supply
Dog Lover Basket
Brenham Veterinary Hospital
Cotton Gin Gift Basket
Burton Cotton Gin & Museum
Embellished Purse
with Beauty Supplies
Capelli Salon
One Night Hotel Stay
Comfort Inn & Suites-Navasota
5 Free Massages for your Office
Five Free Exams & X Ray
Community Chiropractic
Skin Wellness Basket
& Gift Certifiate
Deanna Warmke-Nouveau
Cosmecouticals
Happy Smiles Gift Basket
Dr. Bill Reeves, Orthodontist
Brianna’s Salad Dressing
Gift Basket
Del Sol Food Company
Bus Ride for 40 to
Cubs Football Away Game
Durham School Services
Tandem Sky Dive with Video
Larry Arnie, Jeff Zernick
and David Folchinsky
One-hour Consultation
& One Month Fitness Classes
Lete Phillips Exercise Studio
“House Divided” UT/A&M Gift Basket
Luedemann Grocery & Mill
Two sets of 4 tickets to
Astros Baseball Game
MIC Group
Laptop Computer
Computer Helpers
Overhead Door Garage
Door Opener & Chain Rail
ESS Group
Confidential Financial
Planning Consultation
& Portfolio Analysis
Mitchell Clark & Company
Brenham Cubs Gift Basket
Cubs Den
One Night Stay in a Pool Suite
Far View Bed & Breakfast
Coral Swarovski Crystal Set
Norman’s Pharmacy
Wok
Fayetteville Propane Co.
Rooster Painting
Parcel Plus
BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT
Norman’s Pharmacy
Welcomes David Woods
David Woods recently received his Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of Houston College of Pharmacy. Prior to Norman’s Pharmacy, he worked
along side physicians and nurses at the Harris County Psychiatric Center and
UTMB Correctional Managed Care in Huntsville’s prison system. Woods also
studied under a clinical pharmacist at Methodist hospital making dozens of interventions each day. He also studied IV compounding at Memorial Hermann
hospital learning practical techniques, quality assurance, and quality control. To
further his knowledge in his specialty, Woods did research for consultants at Pharmaceutical Compounding Center of America. David plans to specialize in sterile
and non-sterile customized medication.
David now works at Norman’s Pharmacy as a Compounding Pharmacist specializing in unique dosage forms. Woods plans to offer compounded thyroid medications, bioidentical hormones, veterinary medications, as well as dermatologic
and hypoallergenic cosmetic preparations. Please stop by to say hello at 2105 S.
Day Street in Brenham. Phone: (979) 836-5264.
Be the next member in the “Spotlight!” Send submissions to [email protected]. Your
“Spotlight” can be about a recent award, event, business expansion or new employee, or simply a
couple paragraphs to increase community awareness about your products/services. (100-150 words
maximum)
5 Piece Luggage Set
Glenwood Prenzler
Chocolates, Wine
& Nuts Gift Basket
Heritage Texas Country Properties
Ryobi Combo Kit
Home Depot
Gift Certificate & Bracelet
Hospice Boutique
Gourmet Breakfast for 12
Ingleside Bed & Breakfast
Breakfast at Ingleside Gift Basket
Ingleside Bed & Breakfast
Gift Basket
Pleasant Hill Winery
Knife Set
Rau’s Meat Center
Collapsable Roller
Cooker & Duffle Bag
RR Donnelley
Pair of Skates &
Five Skating Passes
Silver Wings Ballroom
Wine Gift Basket
Stanpac USA
Large Plant
Jim & Ellen Ellison
Tabletop Grill with State Seal
State Representative
Lois W. Kolkhorst
Two $25 Gas Cards
K & M Grocery
4 Texas A&M Basketball Tickets
Texas Commercial Waste
Tickets to Clay Walker
at Cynthia Woods Pavilion - Sept. 3
KTEX 106 FM
See Tailgate, Page 7
Chamber Works August 2010 Page 5
Introducing the Leadership Class of 2011
The new class of Leadership Washington County
participants will convene this month with an orientation session Aug. 11, followed by a day-long Team
Building Retreat Aug. 24 at Camp For All. The participants will graduate from the program in May, 2011.
The 24 professionals listed below will be challenged,
inspired and educated about the many facets of effective leadership and the structure of this community.
They will experience ten in-depth sessions, including
a memorable trip to Austin for State Government Day
where they will meet personally with state lawmakers
and learn about the legislative process.
They will also be treated to amazing, behind-the-scenes
tours of some of Brenham’s most unique businesses. During this program, participants will meet top leaders in the
community and form relationships that will aid them in
their professional careers for years to come.
Here are this year’s Leadership Washington
County participants:
Lea Bartay
Brenham ISD
Eric Berg
Assistant Washington County Attorney
Kyle Boer
Bluebonnet Electric Cooperative
Jason Bontrager
Blinn College
Chris Brewster
Parcel Plus
Michele Ebner
MIC Group–Brenham East
Brian Fathauer
Brenham National Bank
Pam Green
RE/MAX Advantage
Joe Greenberg
Moorman Tate Law Firm
Liz Hopkins
Mike Hopkins Distributing
Justin Hyde
Christ Church Brenham
Chris Jackson
City of Brenham Police Department
Catherine Kenjura
Lacina, Kenjura & Haevischer
Clint Kolby
Economic Development Foundation
Jeanne Luedemann
Washington County Chamber of Commerce
Benjamin Menjares
Brenham Housing Authority
James Pharaon
Germania Insurance
Eric Plagens
Blue Bell Creameries
Elizabeth Price
Upchurch Architects
Jeffrey Sadler
Del Sol Food Company/Briannas
Sara Schramm
Blue Bell Creameries
Monte Shields
Brenham ISD
Scot Sommerlatte
MIC Group-Brenham East
Brenda Stelwagen
City of Brenham Blue Bell Aquatic Center
Leadership Washington County is hosted and
coordinated each year by the Washington County
Chamber of Commerce with assistance from alumni of the program. It is one of the most meaningful
ways to give back after you have received all the
valuable training and experiences in the LWC program.
A few alumni are still needed to help with sessions for the Class of 2010. Please call Jane Hinze at
(979) 836-3695 if you would like more details.
Watch this newsletter for photos and articles about
the new class over the next several months as they
learn and grow together as professionals and leaders.
Leadership participants learn what makes this community work! They
form new relationships and forge lasting bonds while touring community sites and hearing from local leaders.
Page 6 Chamber Works August 2010
Crush for Fun and Harvest Grape
Stomp
Don’t forget the wine! On August 7-8 and 14-15, Pleasant Hill Winery offers its annual “Crush for Fun” celebration. This is your chance to stomp grapes, get purple feet,
T-shirt and a photo. The winery is located at 1441 Salem
Road in Brenham. Hours are Saturday 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. and
Sunday noon-5 p.m. For more information, visit PleasantHillWinery.com.
The Harvest Grape Stomp at Windy Winery also takes
place on two more weekends: August 7-8 and 14-15. There
is fun for adults and children alike as you partake in traditional stomping of the grapes and celebrate the harvest
at Windy Winery, 4232 Clover Road in Brenham. Visit the
website for more details at WindyWinery.com.
Tourism News
pell Hill Lavender Farm where they will enjoy its beautiful
lavender-covered hillsides. Don’t miss the wide variety of
crafts vendors showcasing handmade soaps, lotions, birdhouses, jams, jellies, salsa, linens, candles, jewelry and
more. Plus live music and lavender cuisine. Tour the farm’s
gift shop with its wide variety of lavender-related items.
For more information, call 979-251-8114 or visit www.
chappellhilllavender.com.
Fox26 News, Houston, recently broadcast live from Blue
Bell Creamery’s charming ice cream parlor. Anchors interviewed the Blue Bell girl and several other company representatives.
Last Weekend for Shakespeare
Enjoy the 40th anniversary of Shakespeare at Winedale.
These are the last performances for Summer 2010. This
year’s performances are directed by James Loehlin. Tickets are $10 per person or $5 for students with valid UT
ID, and all performances will be in the Winedale Theatre
Barn.
Twelfth Night
August 5 and 7 - 7:30pm
Macbeth
August 6 - 7:30pm
August 8 - 2pm matinee
Henry VI, Part 1
August 7 - 2pm matinee
August 8 - 7:30pm
Shakespeare at Winedale is a University of Texas program dedicated to bringing Shakespeare to life through
performance. Visit their website for complete details at
shakespeare-winedale.org.
B&B owners enjoy camaraderie as they admire the craftsmanship of the new cedar log cabin at Lonesome Dove
B&B. Front row: Gay Barnette, Lonesome Dove; Carol
Montgomery, The Front Porch; Linda Hallett, Far View;
Patsy Klussmann, Country Place Cottage; Marilyn Wrigley,
Wrigley House; Steve Zoobkoff, Far View. Back row: Jim
Rolewicz, Scenic Hill; John Barnette, Lonesome Dove; and
Steve Finn, Knittel House.
An enthusiastic crowd rocked to the music of The Fab Five,
a Beatles tribute band, at the July 17 Hot Nights Cool Tunes
concert on the square in downtown Brenham.
Save the Date
Lavender Fest
The scent of fresh lavender is in the air! The Chappell
Hill Lavender Farm will host the 5th annual Lavender Fest
on Saturday, August 14, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. The festival
kicks off the blooming season and guests will have the opportunity to cut their own fresh lavender and learn how to
make lavender wands.
The popular Tour de Lavender returns this year and
includes stops at the Bluebonnet House Gift and Garden
Center, offering unique gifts for everyone on your list, and
the Windy Winery, which uses only Texas grapes to make
great Texas wine. Visitors can begin their tour at the Chap-
Washington County
Chamber of Commerce
314 S. Austin Street • Brenham, TX 77833
Phone: 979-836-3695
www.brenhamtexas.com
Page Michel, President & CEO
Jane Hinze, Member Services Manager
Lu Hollander, CVB Adv. & PR Manager
Seneca McAdams, CVB Mktg. & Sales Mgr.
Jeanne Luedemann, Visitor Center Manager
Marge Runge, Support Staff
Lanette Pledger, Support Staff
Judy Grimm, Support Staff
Mark your calendars for September 8 to participate in
the next B&B Owners familiarization tour. Each tour
generally includes stops at two or three B&Bs followed
by lunch. Watch for more details to come.
The Washington County
Chamber is a Proud Member of ...
A stroll through the woods leads to the new cabin at
Lonesome Dove B&B. The July tour for B&B Owners also
visited A Journey’s End Bed & Breakfast, owned by Tammy
and Todd Dettling.
• TEXAS ASSOCIATION OF BUSINESS
• TEXAS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE EXECUTIVES
• TEXAS ASSOC. OF CONVENTION & VISITOR BUREAUS
• U.S. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Working for YOU!
As a Chamber member, your promotional information
is seen by thousands of people every month ... both on
display in the Visitor Center and also on the Chamber
website. Here are totals from two ways we track the
exposure:
Walk-In Visitors
2010
January— 1,056
February — 1,025
March — 1,856
April — 2,694
May — 1,218
June — 1,215
July — 1,370
Web Site Hits
2010
January— 6,536
February — 6,850
March — 15,571
April — 18,397
May — 7,713
June — 7,940
July — 8,893
Did You Know?
H That the Chamber has Washington County Atlas
Key Map books for sale. These were published in conjunction with the Washington County Mapping Department and Chappell Hill Chamber of Commerce. These
key-maps have Brenham’s newest annexations included
and the most current listing of county road names and
locations. Great for garage salers! Stop by to pick one up
this week. ($5 each)
TAILGATE
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Twilight Fan Gift Pack
The Book Nook
Intro to Baby Signing Time
The Book Nook
Fluffy Robe, Express Teeth
Whitening & Aqua Detox
Thyme Day Spa & Salon
Two $40 Gift Certificates
Toad Hollow Icehouse
Printing of 1000 One-sided Color Flyers
Tops Printing in Bryan
Subscription to Unity Theatre
Unity Theatre
Xbox 360 Elite Gaming System
and Samsung Blu-Ray Disc Player
Wal-Mart Supercenter
Concealed Handgun License Class for 2
Washington County Shooting Club
Dallas Cowboy Folding Chair
Wright Distributing Co.
Thank you to the following members for making
cash contributions to underwrite the event: Ballard
& Fleetwood, Joyce Boeker, O’Malley Engineers
and Anonymous.
This is the only fundraising event of the year for
the Chamber. All proceeds are put back into the
community in the form of programs, seminars and
services designed to enhance the economic climate
in our great community. Come enjoy this great event
Aug. 26. Don’t miss this great opportunity to support
your community and have fun at the same time!
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New Downtown Visitor Center
The Washington County Chamber will soon be expanding
into a second location. The first phase of renovations to the
Simon Theatre are close to completion and the Chamber’s
Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) staff anticipate opening the Downtown Visitor Center sometime this Fall at 115
W. Main Street.
This new visitor center will specialize in providing leisure and entertainment information about all sites and
activities in Washington County and
the region.
The Chamber’s
existing
location
will become the Relocation Center, with
displays and materials focused on providing information to
newcomers to the area,
both individuals and
businesses.
Chamber-CVB staff
members have worked closely with the
project managers at the Simon to create
a unique and informative destination
for visitors to begin their exploration of
Washington County.
Recently submitted photographs and
printed material will be displayed on a
state-of-the-art, interactive audio/visual display. Large color prints of the
county’s landscapes, architecture and
venues will be featured throughout the visitor center,
and a beautifully-designed, inlaid floor map will help visitors
navigate to the area’s many splendid attractions. In addition
to local information, the visitor center will also offer statewide travel guides, maps and brochures.
Once all phases are completed, the restored Simon Theatre
will become the Simon Center, a community event center. It
will be a great asset to Brenham’s historic downtown area.
The original theatre was designed in 1925 by famed Texas
architect Alfred C. Finn and included the finest leather opera
chairs, a full stage and an admission price of only 35 cents for
adults. Many long- time residents can remember a favorite
movie viewed at “The Simon.”
The Chamber looks forward to
the opportunity to welcome guests
and visitors and introduce them to
Brenham and Washington County
through the new Downtown Visitor
Center. When visitors are able to
see the impressive displays about
everything there is to see and do
in this community, the goal is for
them to stay longer, return more
frequently, and spread the word
to others.
The Washington County
Chamber (and the Economic
Development
Foundation) will continue
to be based in its present
location at 314 South Austin Street in Brenham.
Basic visitor information
and relocation information
will be available at both locations, offering Chamber
members even greater promotion and referral opportunities
than ever before. The two sites
will be able to specialize, however, and offer more extensive
displays and materials in the
two separate locations.
The operation of a Dowtown Visitor Center is being made
possible by Hotel Occupancy Tax dollars, generated by overnight visitors to lodging properties in Brenham and Washington County.
Calendar
Aug 26
TAILGATE 2010
Make plans now to support your
team during Tailgate 2010, tickets
$25 per person in advance, 6pm,
Fireman’s Training Center, Brenham (979-836-3695).
Aug 31
Dance Institute for Adults
Round Top Festival Institute introduces jazz and ballet at new
Dance Institute, 12 classes $120,
5:45-6:45pm, Round Top Festival
Institute, 248 Jaster Rd., Service
Bldg. 9, Round Top (979-2493129, www.festivalhill.org).
September
highlights…
Sept 3
Brenham Public Schools
135th Anniversary
Brenham ISD celebrates its anniversary as the oldest public school
district in the state, meet several
distinguished alumni from the
district, 11:30am, $20, Blinn Col-
lege Student Center, Brenham
(979-277-6533).
Sept 4
Community CPR Class
Learn CPR from Washington County EMS, $25, 8:30am-12pm, new
EMS station 1875 Hwy 290 W., Brenham, call ahead (979-277-6267).
Sept 9
Business After Hours at the Fair!
Hosted by the Washington County Fair Association, 5:30 - 8pm.
Sept 10
Washington County
Fair Kick-Off
“Proud of the Past – Poised for
the Future.” The Crossroads Band
performs, Washington County
Fairgrounds, call for details (979836-4112, www.washingtoncofair.com).
Sept 11
Hospice Soiree – Las Vegas Nights
Las Vegas themed fundraiser
for Hospice Brazos Valley Bren-
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ham with food, music, auctions,
plus blackjack, roulette, craps
and slots, $50/person, 6-11pm,
Fireman’s Training Center, Hwy.
290, Brenham (979-277-9525,
dwarmke@hospicebrazosvalley.
org).
Sept 15-18
Washington County Fair
Shows, rodeos, music and fun!
Nashville entertainment, carnival, crafts, food, livestock, commercial exhibits and attractions,
see website for details, Washington County Fairgrounds, 1305
Blue Bell Rd., Brenham (979836-4112, www.washingtoncofair.com).
Sept 25
Hearth Cooking Class
Learn old-fashioned skills that
your great-great-great grandparents would have known, help create a feast to enjoy, $30, 9am-2pm,
Washington-on-the-Brazos State
Historic Site (936-878-2214 x246,
www.birthplaceoftexas.com).
South Central Texas Water
Conservation Conference
2nd annual conference, “Your
Water Footprint”, register on-line,
$15 before Sept. 1, $20 after, includes lunch, 8:30am-3pm, Washington County Event Center, 1305
Blue Bell Rd., Brenham (979-2776212, http://wcwildlife.org).
sion covers all days and locations,
Highway 237 in Round Top (512237-4747or www.roundtoptexasantiques.com).
Sept 28-Oct 2
Marburger Farm
Antique Show
More than 350 antique dealers on
43 acres, full service café, $10 admission good all week, Marburger
Farm, Round Top (800-999-2148,
www.roundtop-marburger.com).
Sept 30 – Oct 3
Unity Theatre presents
Greater Tuna
Come and meet the residents of
Tuna, the “third smallest town” in
Texas. The town may be small, but
the personalities are big, played by
two actors whose quick wit and even
faster costume changes will make
you laugh ‘til you cry for more, Thu
7:30pm, Fri & Sat 8:00pm, Sun
4:00pm, call for prices, Unity Theatre, 300 Church St., Brenham (979830-8358, www.unitybrenham.org).
Sept 29-Oct 2
Original Round Top
Antiques Fair
The show that started it all is one
of the 10 Best Antique Fairs in
the Country with over 350 upscale antique vendors across four
sites including the Big Red Barn,
acres of free parking, $10 admis-
Sept 30
St. Paul’s Christian Day
School Annual Fundraiser
BBQ sausage dinner with all the
trimmings, dine-in or drive-thru
4:30-7:30pm, silent and live auction,
Cake/Book walk, Western Children Choir, bake sale and more, 58:30pm, Fireman’s Training Center,
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Now - Aug 11
The Bison: American Icon Exhibit
Exhibit at Star of the Republic Museum explores this iconic creature from the Plains
Indian culture of the 1800s through the
commercial and national symbol of today.
Exhibit is free with $5 museum admission,
10am-5pm,
Washington-on-the-Brazos
State Historic Site (936-878-2461, www.
starmuseum.org).
Aug 5, 12, 19, 26
Live Music at Rendez-vous
Gene Hackemack performs every Thursday at Rendez-vous, 106 E. Alamo, Downtown Brenham (979-337-9200).
Aug 5-8
Lammers Clay
Spotlights new work by LeBeth Lammers,
plus collectible frog pieces, free, Copper
Shade Tree, 206 E. Mill St., Round Top
(979-249-4127,
www.coppershadetree.
com).
Shakespeare at Winedale
Summer Season
Four weekends of performances of Twelfth
Night, Macbeth, and Henry VI Part 1, at
7:30pm Thurs-Sun, and matinees SatSun at 2pm, $10, Winedale Theatre Barn,
Round Top (512-471-4726, www.shakespeare-winedale.org).
Aug 6, 13, 20, 27
Live Music at Pig and Whistle
Gene Hackemack performs every Friday
at Pig and Whistle, 12607 W. Washington,
Burton (979-289-2319, www.pigandwhistleofburtontexas.com).
Aug 6, 20
Carousel Rides
The Carousel at Fireman’s Park will be
open for rides, from the Arts Council of
Washington County, 6:30-8pm, free.
Aug 6
Ribbon Cutting:
Texas Animal Imprints
New Member, Owner: Joni Daniel,
10:30am, at Parcel Plus 2305 S. Day Street,
Brenham.
Aug 7, 14, 21, 28
Brenham Farmers Market
Vegetables, eggs, home-canned foods,
plants, trees, crafts, locally made birdhouses. Eat-in and visit with friends or takeaway breakfast burritos, tamales, cakes,
pies, bread, cinnamon rolls, kolaches and
fresh-brewed coffee! Every Saturday, just
What’s Happening in August
off the square in Downtown Brenham, 307
S. Park Street, free (vendors call 979-8369466).
Gay Hill Farmers Market
Locally grown produce from area farmers,
9am-noon, 10050 Hwy 36 North, Brenham,
(979-836-7225, [email protected]).
Aug 7-8, Aug 14-15
Crush for Fun at Pleasant Hill Winery
Get purple feet, a t-shirt (“I picked, I
stomped, I made some wine”) and a picture,
food available. Tours, tastings and activities have fees. Saturday 11am-6pm; Sunday
noon-5pm, 1441 Salem Rd., Brenham (979830-8463, www.pleasanthillwinery.com).
Harvest Grape Stomp at Windy Winery
Stomp grapes and celebrate the end of
planting, growing and harvesting at Windy
Winery’s second annual Harvest Grape
Stomp, Saturday 11am-5pm, Sunday 15pm, 4232 Clover Rd., Brenham (979-8363252, [email protected]).
Cotton Pickin’ Time
Celebrate the beginning of cotton season
through picking, ginning, carding and
spinning cotton, 10am-4:30pm, $5 adults,
$3 students, Barrington Living History
Farm at Washington-on-the-Brazos State
Historic Site (936-878-2214, www.birthplaceoftexas.com).
Aug 7
Community CPR Class
Learn CPR from Washington County EMS,
$25, 8:30am-12pm, new EMS station 1875
Hwy 290 W., Brenham, call ahead (979277-6267).
Aug 10
Networking Breakfast
Hosted at Hospice Brazos Valley, 302 E.
Blue Bell Rd., Brenham, 7:45-9am.
12th Annual Health & Safety Day
American Red Cross offers free blood
pressure and glucose screenings, information booths, blood drive, fingerprinting
and immunizations, free padlocks for first
65 kids, 1-6pm, First Baptist Church Family Life Center, 301 Church St., Navasota
(979-836-0737).
Aug 11
Kids Day
Scott & White Hospital - Brenham offers
free health screenings, information booths,
shots, entertainment, refreshments, 3-7pm,
Brenham High School (979-830-5017).
Younger Widows by
Hospice Brazos Valley
A monthly grief support group to encourage, comfort and give hope with others
who have lost a spouse, bring a covered
dish, beverages are provided, free, 6-8pm
on the 2nd Weds of the month, Hospice
Brazos Valley, 302 E. Blue Bell Rd., Brenham (979-277-9525, www.hospicebrazosvalley.com).
Aug 12
Ribbon Cutting: Michele Bright, D.D.S.
New Member, 1:30pm, Brenham Dental
Center, 1406 S. Day Street, Brenham.
Business After Hours
Hosted at Nancy Carol Roberts Memorial Library, 100 MLK Pkwy, Brenham,
5:30–7 p.m.
Aug 13-15
Brenham Firemen’s Fiesta
All-You-Can-Eat sirloin steak noon meal
on Sunday, live auction 11am, tickets $8/
advance from Robert’s Service Station,
Farm Bureau, Brenham Fire Station, or
$9 at the door, Fireman’s Training Center,
Hwy. 290, Brenham (979-337-7300).
Aug 14, 21, 28
Music in the Vineyard
Relax by the vineyard and enjoy the light rock
blues of Mike Gallo, bring your own lawn
chair and enjoy wine, cheese and soft drinks
available for purchase, $5 cover, 5-7pm,
Windy Winery, 4232 Clover Rd., Brenham
(979-836-3252, www.windywinery.com).
Aug 14
Chappell Hill Lavender Fest
Countryside neighborhood festival “Tour
de Lavender” will lead visitors on a tour
to various venues in Chappell Hill as they
make their way to the lavender farm, 9am3pm, free admission, Chappell Hill Lavender Farm, 2250 Dillard Rd, Chappell Hill.
(979-251-8114, www.chappellhilllavender.
com).
Buccaneer Alumni Letterman
Assoc. Golf Tournament
18-hole 4-person modified scramble, banquet dinner following, 1pm shotgun start,
$400/four member team, Brenham Country Club, 4107 Hwy 105, Brenham (979836-0200, www.blinn.edu/buccaneer/athletics/alumni).
Concealed Handgun License Class
One day class from the Washington County
Shooting Club, pistols provided, $110 full
class, renewal class $75, time TBA, call
for reservations (979-836-0986, fclay1@
swbell.net).
Aug 15
Burton Lion & Lioness Clubs Fish Fry
Fried fish, French fries, hushpuppies, coleslaw, tea and dessert, 11am-1pm, silent
and live auctions, tickets $8/advance from
Hair Depot in Burton, Pam’s Beauty Shop,
Round Top, or any Lion/Lioness, $10 tickets at door, American Legion Hall, Burton
(979-289-2214, 979-289-5555).
Aug 17
First Step Luncheon
by Hospice Brazos Valley
A monthly support luncheon to learn healthy
grieving methods, encourage comfort and
hope, bring a covered dish to share, beverages provided, 11am-1pm, third Tuesday of
every month, free, Hospice Brazos Valley,
302 E. Blue Bell Rd., Brenham (979-2779525, www.hospicebrazosvalley.com).
Aug 19
Movie in the Park
Bring your blankets and lawn chairs, enjoy
“The Blind Side“ from the City of Brenham Recreation Department, Bluebonnet
Electric, Germania Insurance, and TFE
Company, concessions open, Hohlt Park,
10 minutes after sunset, free.
Friends of Bluebonnet Opry
Featuring Larry Youngblood, Reagan Godlewski, Dan Chambers, plus the Bluebonnet Opry House Band, food and music every 3rd Thursday of the month, food served
at 6pm, show starts at 7:30pm, $5 admission donated to Hospice, Silver Wings
Ballroom, 4100 Hwy 105, Brenham (979836-4347).
Aug 21
Holy Open Golf Tournament
19th Annual event at Brenham Country Club,
$70 per team member, contact Pastor Parnell,
Salem Lutheran Church (979-836-9320).
Aug 24, 31
Beyond Grief at Hospice Brazos Valley
A 6-week educational support series for
adults who have lost a loved one six months
ago or more, learn how grief affects you
and how to move forward, 5:30-7pm, free,
registration required, Tuesdays through
Sept 28, Hospice Brazos Valley, 302 E.
Blue Bell Rd., Brenham (979-277-9525,
[email protected]).
See Calendar, Page 7
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