The Correspondent

Monthly Newsletter ~ December 2016

To The Membership. . . .

Rowlett Chamber of Commerce

4418 Main Street Rowlett , TX 75088 Ph. 972/ 475-3200 FAX 972/ 463-1699

email:info@rowlettchamber.com

Web Site: www.rowlettchamber.com

Chamber Staff Diane Lemmons, President Carol Prano, Vice President Laura Keasling, Communications & Events Coordinator

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 Eva Hummel - Chairman Atmos Energy Robert (Bobby) Montgomery - Past Chair Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Lake Pointe Michael Gallops- Chair Elect City of Rowlett Pam Bell Coldwell Banker Apex Michelle Bounds Rowlett High School Martha Brown Keep Rowlett Beautiful Doug Chandler Elite Print Management, LLC Dawn Dorman Dallas Area Rapid Transit Bill Hair My Computer Guy David Holl Kayak Instruction Foundation, Inc Brady Ingle Brady Ingle Insurance, Farmers Insurance Wesley Johnson Law Office of Wesley C. Johnson Chris Kizziar Life Message Whitney Laning Rowlett Citizen Corps Council Gregg MacInnis Gmac Family Financial, LLC. Dan Pence Still Water Community Church Tony Rorie Men and Ladies of Honor Will Schale Crescent Gage & Tool Sale Co. Bari Woolley Costlow Insurance Group Larry Glick - Ex-Officio Individual Jim Grabenhorst -Ex-Officio City of Rowlett Economic Director

First Rowlett United Methodist Church

4405 Main Street

Rowlett, TX. 75088

(972) 475-3667 www.fumc-rowlett.org

MONTHLY MEMBERSHIP LUNCHEON

December 14, 2016

Program: RSVP

Rowlett Student Vocal Performers

Host:

Join us on December 14, 2016 at the Rowlett Community Centre

5300 Main St., Rowlett, TX 75088

Food Service begins at 11:30 am, come early and network

Guests are always welcome bring brochures & promotional items for the

information table

Reservations should be made before 5:00 pm

Monday, December 12, 2016

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

Cost is $15.00 for Chamber Members

$20.00 for Potential Members

To RSVP Call 972-475-3200

email Carol Prano at carolprano@rowlettchamber.com

CLICK HERE to RSVP

Member Services • Membership Directory • Monthly Newsletter • 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 Stampede Night

Annual Awards Banquet

Freedom 5 K on Main

Annual Golf Tournament

Taste & Trade of Rowlett

Sunset Santa 5K

Local Involvement • Leadership Rowlett • Teacher & Principal of the Month Program

Information Source • Promotion of Rowlett • Member Only Referrals • City Maps & Directories • Demographics & Community

Partners

Welcome

New Members 11/01/2016-11/30/2016

Add these new members to your

Business Directory.

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

Brandi James, Realtor Century 21 Judge Fite 2803 Summer Lee, Suite P109 Rockwall, TX. 75032 936-205-7923 brandijames.c21.com Electricity Calculator.Com (972) 489-9800 www.electrictycalculator.com Harmony Luxury Apartments 11010 Harmony Hill Lane Rowlett, TX. 75088 (214)-607-0111 harmonyrowlett.com WAWELA Cancer Support 6905 Silver Lake Dr. Rowlett, TX. 75089 (469) 855-9707 www.wawela.org

Showcase your business by

Host a Chamber Luncheon

For a Small Fee ~ There are BIG Rewards!!! For more information contact

Laura at laura@rowlettchamber.com

December Tues Dec 6 11:30 - Noon Ribbon Cutting Harmony Luxury Apartments 11010 Harmony Hill Lane, Rowlett TX. 75089

Wed Dec 7 8:00 am Ambassadors Meeting @ Chamber Building J. Vernon Schrade Board Room 4418 Main Street, Rowlett TX. 75088

Thurs Dec 8 8:00 - 9:00 am “ Make A Connection” Networking Event ~ @ McAlister’s Deli 4305 Lakeview Pkwy Suite 300, Rowlett TX. 75088 Tues Dec 13 8:00 am Board of Directors Meeting@ Chamber Building J. Vernon Schrade Board Room 4418 Main Street, Rowlett TX. 75088 Wed Dec 14 11:30 – 1:00 pm Member Monthly Luncheon: RSVP @ Community Centre 5300 Main Street, Rowlett TX. 75088 Wed. Dec 14 11:30 - 1:00 pm Business of the Month First Rowlett Methodist Church @ Community Centre 5300 Main Street, Rowlett TX. 75088 Thurs Dec 15 8:00 - 9:00 am “ Make A Connection” Networking Event ~ @ McAlister’s Deli 4305 Lakeview Pkwy Suite 300, Rowlett TX. 75088 Sat Dec 17 4:30 - 6:00 pm Sunset Santa 5K Chamber Office 4418 Main St. Rowlett, TX. 75088 Thurs Dec 22 8:00 - 9:00 am “ Make A Connection” Networking Event ~ @ McAlister’s Deli 4305 Lakeview Pkwy Suite 300, Rowlett TX. 75088 Fri Dec 26 - Jan 1 Chamber Office Closed

January Wed Jan 4 8:00 am Ambassadors Meeting @ Chamber Building J. Vernon Schrade Board Room 4418 Main Street, Rowlett TX. 75088

Thurs Jan 5 8:00 - 9:00 am “ Make A Connection” Networking Event ~ @ OPA’s Greek Taverna 3801 Lakeview Parkway, Suite 600 Rowlett TX. 75088 Jan 12,19,26

Wed Jan 11 11:30 - 1:00 pm Member Monthly Luncheon: Captain New Salvation Army @ Community Centre 5300 Main Street,. Rowlett TX. 75088 Tues Jan 17 8:00 am Board of Directors Meeting@ Chamber Building J. Vernon Schrade Board Room 4418 Main Street, Rowlett TX. 75088 Fri Jan 20 8:00 - 9:00 am Friday Night Live De`lectable De`signs by De` 3830 Main St. Rowlett, TX. 75088

Mark Your Calendar for the Following

Events.

First Rowlett United Methodist Church

4405 Main Street Rowlett, TX. 75088

(972) 475-3667

www.fumc-rowlett.org

December 2016 Business of the Month

MAKE A CONNECTION December Sponsor

Networking event held every Thursday

8:00 - 9:00 am McAlister's Deli of Rowlett

4305 Lakeview Pkwy Ste. 300. $5.00 fee for

Light breakfast and coffee.

Bring Plenty of Business Cards!

Goody Goody Liquor

3500 Lakeview Parkway

Rowlett, TX. 75088 (972) 581-1090

www.goodygoody.com

Friday Night Live Benefits of hosting:

1. Can be held at your business or at the Chamber Office

2. There will be an 8X10 poster on display at the Chamber 3. Event is placed in the newsletter 4. Event will be promoted at monthly events and on monthly

calendar 5. An eblast to all members goes out twice before the event

If you would like to host this networking event contact Ashlee

Besherse at Elite Print Management 972-689-0191 or email abesherse@eliteprintmanagement.com

AMBASSADOR OF THE MONTH FOR OCTOBER

6307 Dalrock Rd

Rowlett, TX. 75088

972-463-6003

www.rowlettdryclean.com

www.rowlettdryclean.com www.resthavenfuneral.com

www.mycomputerguy.com www.bestwesternrockwall.com

Edie Nelson

My Computer Guy

2310 Ridge Rd. Suite #C

Rockwall, TX. 75087

972-772-2870

www.mycomputerguy.com

Best Western Plus

Rockwall Inn & Suites

Himmat Chauhan

General Manager/Partner

996 East I-30

Rockwall, TX. 75087

(972) 722-3265

Fax # (972) 722-3285

www.bestwesternrockwall.com

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

November Business of the Month

Dr. Lori McKelroy joined the Chamber when she opened

Four Paws Animal Clinic in Rowlett in 2001. Four Paws

Animal Clinic received the Business of the Year Award in

2004. That was a very big accomplishment for a business that had been a member for only 3 years. For many years

Lori has poured out her heart and talent for the four legged

furry citizens in our community. She has helped with the

low cost vaccination clinics at the animal shelter and has

done free micro chipping at many of these events. Four Paws has grown and is now a full fledge animal hospital

with boarding service available. Pets can enjoy a safe and

comfortable stay at Four Paws when their humans have to

go away.

Lori has served on the Chamber Board of Directors and been a strong

Supporter of the Chamber of Commerce from the start. Her creative booth at

the Taste and Trade of Rowlett each year is a hit with the people who attend. We all enjoy the appearance of Snoopy each year.

It is our pleasure to honor Four Paws Animal Hospital and Dr. Lori McKelroy as

our November Business of the Month.

My Computer Guy offers small businesses a hybrid level of

support by combining the efficiency of 24/7 remote infrastructure

management with a detailed Help Desk and on-site presence.

The result is better maintained operations at a lower cost allowing small business owners to focus more on

building their revenue

Four Paws Animal Hospital 5620 Rowlett Road Rowlett, TX. 75088 (972) 475-7696 www.fourpawsinfo.com

WELCOME TO THE CHAMBER!

The Chamber is proud to Recognize and say Welcome to these new Members with a Ribbon Cutting.

November 1, 2016 ~ November 30, 2016

November 2, 2016

Dignity Memorial

2101 Randi Road

Rowlett, TX. 75087

(972) 333-2231

November 7, 2016

ATHENA FAMILY MEDICINE

8301 Lakeview Parkway, Suite 106

Rowlett, TX. 75088

(469) 931-2602

www.athenafamilymedicine.com

November 17, 2016

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