After being rained out on October 23rd and postponed to November 2nd, the Chamber can proudly say the 2015 Golf Tournament was our fi nest to date! Over 130 golfers enjoyed bright sun-shine, a light breeze, green courses, great golf, and cama-raderie with their fellow Chamber mem-bers.

The 2015 Chamber Golf Tour-nament offered plenty of competi-tion for our players, too. The top golf teams were First Financial Bank/Golf Etc., 1st Place; Mike Carlson Motor Co., 2nd Place;

and a tie for 3rd Place between IESI Progressive Waste Manage-ment and NorthStar Bank. The H-E-B Turkey Prizes were won by the A-Custom Foundation

team. Jeremy Glazer of the First Finan-cial Bank/Golf Etc. team won the Longest Drive; Scott Peck with Citi-zens National Bank of Texas, S t r a i g h t e s t

Drive; Pat DeGroot with Oncor, Closest to the Pin; and Larry Bagley of Embry Land & Cattle and Tony Wilson of Area Waste Solutions, Chipping Contest. No one walked away with a car or

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Golf Tournament Huge Success

Do you know of a local leader, tireless Chamber volunteer or worthy local non-profi t that is deserving of recognition for their efforts for our community? If the answer is YES – the time to nomi-nate candidates for the Chamber Legacy awards is NOW!

There are three Award Catego-ries. The Marzie Bartee Cham-ber Volunteer of the Year Award is presented each year to a Burleson Chamber member who contributes and participates in Chamber and community events, someone who acts as an “unsung hero” by contrib-uting their time and energy to the Chamber’s success.

The Citizen of the Year Award recognizes a citizen of Bur-

leson who has contributed to the community in an outstand-ing way person-ally, through the Chamber of Commerce or another service organizat ion over the past year. While the previous year is the most rel-evant to this award, contributions made during previous are also considered.

The Civic Organization/Non-Profi t of the Year is a civic orga-nization or non-profi t that devotes

their efforts to improving the quality of life for those in the Burleson area.

The A T H E N A Leadership Award is pre-sented to a lo-cal woman who demonstrates excellence in her profession-al life and who

contributes time and energy to assist women in realizing their full leadership potential.

Our 2015 Award Win-ners were Art Brucks, Art Brucks

State Farm, Citizen of the Year; Gregg Gammon, Gammon Finan-cial, Marzie Bartee Chamber Vol-unteer of the Year; Widowed Per-sons Services of Tarrant County, Non-Profi t of the Year, and Jill Edwards Fochesato, Local Life Magazine and Precision Dynam-ics, ATHENA Leadership Award.

Award nominees must be members in good stand-ing with the Burleson Chamber. Submissions are due by January 23, 2015 and will be honored at the Chamber’s Annual Awards Luncheon on February 18, 2016. Award Nomination forms can be found on-line at the Chamber’s website. Contact the Chamber for more information.

$10,000 at one of our four Hole-In-One contests… but there’s al-ways next year.

Fresco’s Cocina Mexicana ca-tered a pre-tournament Tex-Mex lunch and Hidden Creek served up nachos and beverages at the After Tournament Patio Party featuring more than sixty raffl e prizes and live music from Curt Dixon and Andrew Dolan. Nearly forty Chamber members volun-teered to work the tournament and contributed to our success.

Many thanks to our Chamber Tournament Chairman Gregg Gammon of Gammon Financial. Gregg has chaired the tourna-ment every year since 2012 and has created one of the Chamber’s biggest annual events in the pro-cess. Congratulations on a job well done, Gregg.

Thanks to our Title Sponsors, KWS Manufacturing and Texas Health Resources – Huguley I Bur-leson. For a complete list of our sponsors and photos, turn to Page 5.

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CHAMBER EVENTSFriday, December 4: No Lunch & Learn the month of December. Tuesday, December 8: Business After Hours5:30p.m. - 7:00p.m. at Jellystone Park at Rustic Creek Ranch, 2301 South I-35W, BurlesonFree to Burleson Chamber MembersFree Hayrides through Jellystone’s Holiday Light Extravaganza and H-E-B’s Famous Holiday Cake & light refreshments provided by H-E-B. Last Chamber Event of 2015! Don’t Miss It!Sponsors and Hosts: Rustic Creek Ranch/Jellystone Park & H-E-B Friday, January 8: Lunch & Learn – Get Connected With LinkedInOptimize your profi le page, connect with the right professionals, and create meaningful communicationsKaren Albert, Director of Marketing, Lillian Custom Homes and Professional Training Consultant11:30a.m. – 1:00p.m. at Burleson Public Library (248 SW Johnson Ave., Burleson)Free Small Business Workshop - Bring Your Own Brown Bag LunchCo-Hosted with the Burleson Public Library Tuesday, January 12: Business After Hours5:30p.m. - 7:00p.m. Location to be Announced – Check the Chamber’s Online CalendarFree to Burleson Chamber Members Thursday, January 21: Winter Quarterly Luncheon – The State of the City11:30a.m. - 1:00p.m. Location to be Announced – Check the Chamber’s Online CalendarFeaturing Mayor Ken Shetter, A Recap of 2015 and the Vision for Upcoming Years$20 Members/$25 Non-Members – Tickets Available OnlineTitle Sponsor: Texas Health Huguley Hospital Fort Worth SouthAffi liates Sponsors: Citizens National Bank of Texas and Hill College Friday, January 29: Power of Heels Luncheon11:30a.m. - 1:00p.m – Location to be Announced – Check the Chamber’s Online CalendarSpeaker: Christy Beam, Burleson resident and author of Miracles from Heaven: A Little Girl, Her Journey to Heaven, and Her Amazing Story of HealingTitle Sponsor: Baylor All Saints Medical Center at Fort WorthSweet Sponsor: H-E-B

Visit burlesonchamber.com for more event details.

City of Burleson Annual Christmas Events

Saturday, Dec. 5: Breakfast with Santa7:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. at the BRiCk, 550 N.W. Summercrest Blvd.Advance tickets are $4 for children and $5 for adults; Tickets are $5 for children and $7 for adults on Dec. 5.Geared to children from birth to 12 years old (children 2 and younger get in free). Serving pancakes, sausage, orange juice & coffee. Santa will be in the BRiCk’s Winter Wonderland until 11 a.m.

Saturday, Dec. 5: Christmas Tree Lighting and FireworksFREE! 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m., corner of Johnson Avenue & Ellison StreetEntertainment, tree lighting, fi reworks, and visit with Santa

Saturday, Dec. 12: Christmas Craft Fair9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., Senior Activity Center (next to the post offi ce), 216 S.W. Johnson Ave.One-of-a-kind handmade items – art, jewelry, wood crafts and more

Saturday, Dec. 19: Christmas at Russell FarmNoon to 8:00 p.m., 405 W. CR 714, BurlesonFREE! Bring your own camera for pictures with Joey the rein-donkey.Christmas trees, hay rides, handmade crafts, and tours of the farm

WEEKLY NETWORKING:Wednesdays: Burleson Business Connections7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. @ Holiday Inn ExpressFor more info, contact Ruth Moor at 817-447-3476.Thursdays: New Business Meet & GreetA Networking Group for new business ventures.11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. @ Hidden Creek - The TerraceFor more info, contact Annmarie Newell at 817-249-4400.Fridays: Burleson Business Builders8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. @ Fresco’s — For more info, contact Linda Molina at 817-447-7371.

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Braum's Ice Cream & Dairy StoreAmanda Beuchaw1085 SW Wilshire Blvd.Burleson, TX 76028817-447-1795www.braums.comRestaurant Century 21 - Judge FiteDon'nell Greer817-681-9198Realtor Chisholm Trail 100 ClubNiki PassmoreBurleson, TX 760281-866-888-3085www.ct100.orgNon-Profi t Christensen Home RestorationJ.D. ChristensenBurleson, TX 76028469-446-6559www.chrcustompainting.comPainting/Wall Coverings Curves / Jenny CraigDeana Gensemer222E. Renfro St.Burleson, TX 76028817-426-2437www.jennycraig.comWeight Management

Elk Creek Assisted LivingCami Bachman301 Elk Dr.Burleson, TX 76028817-295-6555www.ElkCreekAL.comAssisted Living

Firetronix Systems of Texas, LLCSteve BarnettBurleson, TX 76028682-224-4992www.fi retronixsystems.comSecurity McLennan Small Business Devel. CenterTim HoltkampBurleson, TX 76028254-299-8157www.mccsbdc.comNon-Profi t Mustang Creek EstatesSamantha Blossom1155 NW John JonesBurleson, TX 76028817-733-8300www.mustangcreekestates.comAssisted Living Sugar Lump the ClownCarolyn KerrBurleson, TX 76028817-295-1232Party/Entertainment Texas Floral Design Inc.Scott Peterson133 NW Hillery St.Burleson, TX 76028817-447-1600www.texasfl oraldesign.comFlorists

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2015 Power of Heels Bazaar a Big Success

HOLIDAY BAZAAR

With over 1000 shoppers and 60+ ven-dor booths to shop, the 2015 Power of Heels Burleson Holiday Bazaar was a huge suc-cess! Held at The Academy at Nola Dunn for its 3rd consecutive year, shoppers strolled through the gymnasium, cafeteria, entry foyer and hallways shopping for women and children's apparel, home décor, holiday gifts, children's gifts and more! The 2015 Burleson Holiday Bazaar was presented by our Santa (Title) Sponsors Kris Brown Chevrolet Buick GMC and Baylor All Saints Medical Center at Fort Worth.

One of the biggest draws of the day was Old St. Nick himself, where children (and a

few adults) could have their photos made for free, thanks to Couch and Russell Financial Group. Shoppers also enjoyed a visit with Sugar Lump the Clown, also known as Caro-lyn Kerr, who provided children with balloon animals, stickers and lots of clown fun. En-tertainment was provided throughout the day by local school choirs, dance, gymnastic and karate studio. Three food trucks pro-vided lunch refreshments for shoppers and vendors throughout the day as well as Steel City Pops and a Kettle Corn vendor brewing up fresh popcorn on the spot.

“The 2015 Holiday Bazaar has defi nitely been our best yet,” said Marketing and Com-

munications Director and Power of Heels Liaison, Ellen Larimore. “The long hours worked by the Power of Heels committee paid off with a successful, well-attended Hol-iday Bazaar. I’m excited to see what the 2016 Burleson Holiday Bazaar has in store!”

Next year’s Holiday Bazaar will take place on Saturday, November 12, 2016. For more information about participating in the 2016 Burleson Holiday Bazaar or being a part of the Power of Heels (the women’s division of the Chamber), visit our website or call Ellen Larimore, Director of Marketing and Com-munications for the Burleson Chamber at 817-295-6121.

Title SponsorsBaylor All Saints Medical Center, Ft. WorthKris Brown Chevrolet Buick GMC

Affi liate SponsorsH-E-BiKids Pediatric Dentistry

Entertainment SponsorArtistic Motion Dance Academy

Photo Booth SponsorCouch & Russell Financial Group

Washroom Attendant SponsorPit to Palace Cleaning LLC

Admission SponsorsDolce Living BurlesonPolavarapu Plastic, Reconstructive & Cos-metic Surgery

Wristband SponsorLucas & Blessing Funeral Home

Food Truck SponsorJennifer Herren State Farm Insurance

Shopping Bag SponsorsFirst National Bank of BurlesonFrost BankHuguley Medical AssociatesPeter Piper PizzaRegency Offi ce & Promo ProductsState Farm Insurance, Art BrucksVision CityWoolard’s Custom Jewelers

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Golf Hat ......................................First Financial Bank.....................................................Golf Etc.Beverage Cart ...........................Frost Bank Golf Cart ....................................H-E-BGolf Towel .................................American National Bank of TexasHole Flags ..................................IESI Progressive Waste ManagementHole in One ................................Citizens National Bank of TexasHole in One ................................Couch & Russell Financial GroupHole in One ................................Honda of BurlesonHole in One ................................Mike Carlson Motor CompanyLunch ........................................NorthStar Bank.....................................................Fresco’s Cocina Mexicana

Front Nine ..................................First National Bank of BurlesonBack Nine ...................................Rasco & RascoBeat the Spectrum Guy ............Spectrum BusinessBuy-Up-Hole ..............................Embry Land & Cattle Chipping Contest ......................Area Waste SolutionsLongest Drive ............................DFW Waste Oil ServiceMulligan .....................................Colonial SavingsPatio Party .................................City MarketPatio Party Music .....................City of BurlesonPlayer Packet .............................LKQ North TexasPlayer Prizes ..............................Star Bank of TexasPutting Green ............................Christian Brothers AutomotiveScorecard ...................................Family Toyota of Burleson

Closest to the Pin .......................Cool Dog GraphicsDriving Range............................Gammon FinancialStraightest Drive .......................Justice InsuranceRegistration .................................Kris Brown Cleburne Chevrolet Buick GMCVolunteer ....................................Our Place RestaurantSnacks.........................................Service First Mortgage

HOLE SPONSORSAlbert L. Young & AssociatesBaylor All Saints Medical Center Fort WorthCentury 21 A-One/Home TeamChick-fi l-A Craig's Collision D & G Roofi ng Edward Jones, Tris FitzGibbonHill CollegeLiquid Stone Concrete PartnersLucien Wright Insurance ServicesMariposa Apartment Homes Elk DriveMcClendon Construction Co.Nissan of Burleson Pinnacle Bank Richardson Auto Glass Texas Overhead Door Town Square Title

Curt Dixon and Andrew Dolan sang their hearts at the Tournament Patio Party.

Tabitha Guess with H-E-B assists golfers with raffl e tickets

Michael Hoffer, Larry Bagley, Gregg Gammon and Eugene Embry enjoyed a great day of golf!

Chamber Ambassadors Dan Taylor and Kevin Cooksey manning the Straightest Drive contest.

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Members:• Leslie Asher, Stevan Buren Roofi ng &

Windows• Sonny Bauer, Afl ac Supplemental Insurance• Lisa Deese, Meals on Wheels of Johnson &

Ellis County• Rachel House, Pit to Palace Cleaning• Debbie Martin, Fort Worth Star-Telegram• Jeff Montgomery, Pinnacle Bank• Rhit Moore, Century 21 Judge Fite• Bruce Nelson, Legal Shield / Go Small Biz

• Kelly Qualls, Community Representative• Jason Reynolds, Visions Realty &

Investments Inc.• Jackie Stephenson, Thrive Life Foods• Stephanie Thomas, First Western Title• Mary Warren, Eliot Management Group

For more information or to fi nd outhow to become involved with theDiplomats, contact the Chamber.

DIPLOMATS

RANDOM ACTS OF KINDNESS

Heritage Place Assisted Living & Memory Care; 621 Old Highway 1187, Burleson; 817-293-2300; www.heritageplacelife.com; Senior Living

Members Credit Union; 1024 SW Alsbury, Burleson; 817-386-8170; www.memberscreditunion.com; Credit Union

Covenant Place of Burleson; 611 NE Alsbury, Burleson; 817-447-4477; www.covenantplaceBurleson.org; Senior Living

First National Bank of Burleson; 899 NE Alsbury Blvd., Burleson; 817-295-0461; www.fi rstBurleson.com; Bank

First National Bank of Burleson Wilshire; 740 SW Wilshire Blvd., Burleson; 817-295-0461; www.fi rstBurleson.com; Bank

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AMBASSADORS

President: Audrey Gibson, Encore Alsbury Apartment Homes

President Elect: Tami King, Couch & Russell Financial Group

Secretary: Danielle Elston, Upper Cut Salon

Sergeant of Arms: Terri Trefger, TNT Embroidery

Past President: Melissa McCoy, Burleson NOW Magazine

Members:

Debbie Arney, American National Bank of Texas

Kevin Cooksey, Farmers Insurance

Elizabeth Claypool, Pit to Palace Cleaning

Terrie Goodloe, Service First Mortgage

Jack Mattson, LegalShield (Legal & Business Services)

Ruth Moor, Gonzo Strategies

Jeannie Moss, Springleaf Financial Services

Terri Perez, Looking Suite at Legacy Salons

Dan Taylor, Community Representative

Amber Tollison, Century 21/ A-One Realty

For more information or to fi nd out how to become involved with

the Ambassadors, contact the Chamber.

RIBBON CUTTINGS

Hiley Hyundai; 320 N. Burleson Blvd., Burleson; 817-945-9900; www.hileyhyundai.com; Automobile - Dealer

Texas Health Your Health Center; 2760 SW Wilshire #102, Burleson; 817-782-8180; www.thpg.org/texashealthyourhealth; Senior Health

Fuzzy’s Taco Shop; 125 E Renfro, Burleson; 817-447-8226; www.fuzzystacoshop.com; Restaurant

Orr & Associates Real Estate; 201 W Ellison Street, Ste. 201, Burleson; 817-295-5291; www.orrrealestate.net; Realtors

Solis Mammography; 12500 S Frwy #202, Burleson; 1-866-717-2551; www.solismammography.com; Radiology/Oncology

Angela Tolliver, Realtor; Burleson; 817-475-9142; www.angelatolliver.backagentsite.com; Realtor

LuminCARE; 633 SW Johnson Ave., Burleson; 817-295-5520; www.lumincare.com; Emergency Medical Care

Villa Dianna Italian Restaurant; 2475 E Renfro, Burleson; 817-426-6664; www.villadiannaburleson.com; Restaurant

‘Sugar Lump the Clown’, Carolyn Kerr; Burleson; 817-295-1232; Party/Entertainment

iShareHealth; Burleson; 817-929-7789; www.denisefeigum.juiceplus.com; Health/Wellness

Chisholm Trail 100 Club; PO Box 332, Burleson; 1-866-888-3085; www.ct100.org; Non-Profi t

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The Chamber offers excellent exposure for our members through sponsorship and volunteer opportunities. In 2016, we will also offer one more way for chamber members to promote your business through our Corporate Partnership Program. In addition to standard Membership Dues, Corporate Partners con-tribute an additional investment in the Chamber in support of our mis-sion of serving as an advocate for our members and business in Bur-leson. A Corporate Partnership provides added visibility for your busi-ness through three Partnership Benefits:

DIGITAL SIGN: From April 1, 2016 – December 31, 2016, your Company logo or name, plus your company phone number or website, will display on the Chamber’s digital sign four times per hour, 24 hours a day, seven days per week. This is over 30,000 annual impressions to the 38,000 vehicles that pass by the Chamber offices on Wilshire each month.

WEBSITE: Your Logo will be included as a corporate partner on the Chamber Website Home Page Slider Display for one full week each calendar month. This will run from January 1 through Decem-ber 31, 2016. The Chamber averages 2,800 unique views each month with an average onsite time of over two minutes.

E-BLAST: A click-through version of your logo will be included on a Corporate Partner banner ad which will run six times between January 1, and December 31, 2016. Our E-News subscriber list is just under 2,000 with an excellent open rate.

The cost for a Corporate Partnership is $850 plus your standard membership dues and is limited to 40 Corporate Partners for 2016. For more information, contact the Chamber.

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