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

The Correspondent

Monthly Newsletter ~ June 2016

To The Membership. . . . 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 LPMC / Lake Pointe Health Network 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 , City Blends Fit House Café & Lawson & Company CPA’s LLC Larry Glick - Ex-Officio Individual Jim Grabenhorst -Ex-Officio City of Rowlett Economic Director

Save the Date September 22, 2016

JUNE MONTHLY MEMBERSHIP LUNCHEON JUNE 8, 2016

The Program will be a Networking Lunch… Everyone Speaks!

Every person at the luncheon will be given the opportunity to give a small

introduction and a 30 second commercial on the microphone.

This is the format currently used at our Make a Connection program on Thursday

mornings. We look forward to seeing you there and hearing about your business.

Host:

Join us on June 8, 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, June 6, 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 online

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 Welcome

New Members 05/01/2016-05/31/2016

Add these new mem-

bers to your Business Directory.

Thank You for your investment in Rowlett & the Chamber of Commerce. Goody Goody Liquor 3500 Lakeview Pkwy Rowlett, TX. 75088 972-581-1090 www.goodygoody.com Michael Gallops 5206 St. Charles Dr Rowlett, TX. 75088 469-628-7926

4418 Main Street Rowlett, TX. 75088

972-475-3200 www.rowlettchamber.com

June

Wed June 1 8:00 am Ambassadors Meeting @ Chamber Building J. Vernon Schrade Board Room, 4418 Main Street, Rowlett, TX. 75088 Thurs June 2 8:00 - 9:00 am “ Make A Connection” Networking Event ~ @ McAlister’s Deli of Rowlett 4305 Lakeview Pkwy Suite 300, Rowlett TX. 75088 Wed June 8 11:30 - 1:00 pm Members Monthly Luncheon Host: Rowlett Chamber of Commerce @ Community Centre 5300 Main St.. Rowlett, TX. 75088 Thurs June 9 8:00 - 9:00 am “ Make A Connection” Networking Event ~ @ McAlister’s Deli of Rowlett 4305 Lakeview Pkwy Suite 300, Rowlett TX. 75088 Thurs June 9 11:30 - 12:00 Ribbon Cutting: BH Enterprise Chamber Office 4418 Main Street, Rowlett TX. 75088 Wed. June 15 Noon - 1:00 pm Chamber 101 Brown Bag Lunch 4418 Main Street, Rowlett TX. 75088 Thurs June 16 8:00 am “ Make A Connection” Networking Event ~ @ McAlister’s Deli of Rowlett 4305 Lakeview Pkwy Suite 300, Rowlett TX. 75088 Thurs June 16 11:30 - 1:00 pm Business of the Month: Lakeview Power Equipment 3902 Lakeview Parkway, Rowlett TX. 75088 Fri June 17 5:00 - 7:00 pm Friday Night Live: Palio’s Pizza Cafe 6702 Dalrock Road, Suite #122 Rowlett, TX. 75089 Tues June 21 8:00 am Board of Directors Meeting@ Chamber Building J. Vernon Schrade Board Room, 4418 Main Street, Rowlett, TX. 75088 Thurs June 23 8:00 am “ Make A Connection” Networking Event ~ @ McAlister’s Deli of Rowlett 4305 Lakeview Pkwy Suite 300, Rowlett TX. 75088 Thurs June 30 8:00 am “ Make A Connection” Networking Event ~ @ McAlister’s Deli of Rowlett 4305 Lakeview Pkwy Suite 300, Rowlett TX. 75088

July

Mon July 4 7:00 am Rowlett Freedom 5K on Main Rowlett Chamber of Commerce 4418 Main St. Tues July 5 all day Chamber of Closed Wed July 6 8:00 am Ambassadors Meeting @ Chamber Building J. Vernon Schrade Board Room, 4418 Main Street, Rowlett, TX. 75088 Thurs July 7 8:00 - 9:00 am “ Make A Connection” Networking Event ~ @ McAlister’s Deli of Rowlett 4305 Lakeview Pkwy Suite 300, Rowlett TX. 75088 ~ July 14, 21, 28 Fri July 15 5:00 - 7:00 pm Friday Night Live: Brady Ingle Insurance, Farmers Insurance 3403 Enterprise Drive Rowlett, TX. 75088 Tues July 19 8:00 am Board of Directors Meeting@ Chamber Building J. Vernon Schrade Board Room, 4418 Main Street, Rowlett, TX. 75088

Mark Your Calendar for the Following Events.

Lakeview Power Equipment 3902 Lakeview Parkway

Rowlett, TX. 75088 (972) 475-9946

www.lakeviewpower.com

June 2016 Business of the Month

Presentation will be

June 16, 2016

11:30 am

Join us at

3902 Lakeview Parkway

Rowlett, TX. 75088

for the plaque presentation in

recognition of this outstanding

Business

MAKE A CONNECTION

June 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!

Friday Night Live June 17, 2016

5:00 to 7:00 pm

FNL networking event is a fun way to meet some

great contacts for your business and have a blast doing it.

Grab your Business Cards & Let’s Have Some FUN!!!

This is a Chamber sponsored Networking Event

Palio's Pizza Cafe 6702 Dalrock Road, Suite #122

Rowlett, TX. 75089 214-703-9711

www.PaliosRowlett.com

RE/MAX Select Homes, Lucy Massey Realtor

1401 N. Central Expressway Richardson, TX. 75080

(469) 556-6364 www.housesbylucy.com

AMBASSADOR OF THE MONTH FOR APRIL

6307 Dalrock Rd Rowlett, TX. 75088 972-463-6003 www.rowlettdryclean.com

www.rowlettdryclean.com www.resthavenfuneral.com

www.mycomputerguy.com www.bestwesternrockwall.com

Massage Envy Spa 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

Jason Michaels Massage Envy Rowlett

4301 Lakeview Parkway, Suite 600,

Rowlett, TX 75088 972-463-0101

www.massageenvy.com

May Business Member of the Month The hospital that is now Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Garland has supported the Rowlett business community through the Chamber for 25 years. Over the years executives from the hospital have contributed their expertise by serving on the Board of Directors and other committees that impact the programs of the Chamber. The hospital has offered quality medical care to Rowlett citizens and the surrounding communities. This certainly has had a major impact on the quality of life for our area. Baylor Scott & White Health exists to serve all people by providing personalized health and wellness through exemplary care, education and research as a Christian ministry of healing. We focus on innovation and research to provide you with advanced health care options, treatments and procedures. With an extensive network of locations and physicians, we're located near where you live, work and play throughout the Metroplex. As a non-profit health care system for more than 100 years, we show our commitment to improving our community by reinvesting financially in the health of the North Texas community. To be the most trusted name in giving and receiving safe, quality, compassionate health care.

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

Chamber Ambassadors

Chair - Bari Woolley - City Blends Fit House Café,

The Costlow Insurance Group, Inc. &

Lawson & Company CPA’s LLC

Vice Chair– Edie Nelson - My Computer Guy

Tammy Alexander - Proforma Printmotions

Pam Bell - Coldwell Banker Apex

Debby Bobbitt - Rowlett Pardners Foundation

Tricia Brewer - Treasured Blossoms Flower

Market

Gloria Young Brody - Arbonne International

Doug Chandler - Elite Print Management, LLC

Dawn Covin - McAlister’s Deli

Cheri Dickey - Cheri’s Visions

Toni Gale - Keller Williams Realtor

Mark Hall - Rowlett Fit Body Boot Camp

Jan Hand - Main Street Events

Mindy Harris - American National Bank

Kenyetta Henderson - Lawson & Company CPA’s

LLC

Brady Ingle - Farmers Insurance

Monica Kizziar– Gmac Family Financial, LLC

Gregg MacInnis - Gmac Family Financial, LLC

Karen Mack -Re/Max Karen Mack

Lucy Massey - Re/Max Select Homes

Kenneth McKelroy - Edward Jones Investments

Jason Michaels - Massage Envy Rowlett

Chad Milner – Integrity Mortgage

Jeremy Morgan - Keller Williams

Kim Nguyen - Dry Clean A2Z,

Justin Romeyn - Anytime Fitness

Robbie Ryan - The Ryan Insurance Agency

Craig Schill - Lake Cities Community Church

Becky Sebastian - ACTOR

Arlan ''Brownie'' Sherrill - Individual Member

Belva Smith - Holiday Inn Express and Suites

Garland E. Lake Ray Hubbard

Curtis Starnes - Rest Haven Funeral Home

Staci Thomas, EA - Lakeside Tax & Bookkeeping

L. Kay Thornton - Century 21 Judge Fite Rockwall

James Williams - Raymond James Financial

Services, Inc.

Renee Williams - Allure Lash Studio

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

2300 Marie Curie Blvd. Garland, TX. 75042

(972) 487-5000 www.baylorhealth.com/garland

WELCOME TO THE CHAMBER!

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

May 1, 2016 ~ May 31, 2016

May 5, 2016 20th Anniversary/Ribbon Cutting

ATA Black Belt Academy Tom Allemier - Owner

5317 Lakeview Parkway Rowlett, TX. 75088

(972) 861-0231 www.rowlettata.com

May 26, 2016 Blue Sky Glass Design

Mark Anthony Portolano - Owner 4851 Grisham Dr.

Rowlett, TX. 75088 (940) 231-0781

http://Blueskyglassdesign.com

May 21, 2016 Goody Goody Liquor

3500 Lakeview Parkway Rowlett, TX. 75088

(972) 581-1090 www.goodygoody.com

Chamber 101 Brown Bag Lunch

June 15, 2016 Noon to 1:00 pm Chamber Office

Vernon Schrade Board Room 4418 Main St.

Rowlett TX. 75088

Bring your lunch to this free on hour session and learn the many benefits of Chamber membership including:

The 3 E’s Educate, Elevate, Entertain Marketing and Advertising Promotional & Networking Annual Events

Dollar for dollar your membership investment can pay off in a big way if you understand what is available work for you. Let us know if you can join us as space is limited

Call Carol or Laura at 972-475-3200 Email carolprano@rowlettchamber.com

laura@rowlettchamber.com

Title Sponsor - $1000 (SOLD) Host packet pick-up Welcome runners Lead warm-up/stretching Logo on T-shirt Logo on rowlettchamber.com, Facebook, rowlett5k.com, itsyourrace.com & posters 2 banners Booth Item in goody bag 4 runner Photo Booth Sponsor - $500 (SOLD) Logo banner Item in goody bag 2 Runners Sponsorship Level:________________________________________________________ Sponsor Name: ________________________ Contact: __________________________ Address: _________________City: _______________State: __________Zip: ________ Phone: ____________________________ email_______________________________

Rowlett Chamber of Commerce

4418 Main St. Rowlett, TX. 75088

www.rowlettchamber.com

Rowlett Freedom 5K on Main Sponsorship Form T-Shirt Sponsor - $250 Booth Logo on T-shirt Item in goody bag 2 runners Booth Sponsor - $150 Booth Item in goody bag

Hydration Station - $150 (SOLD) Logo on T– Shirt Item in goody bag

Mile Marker /Water Sponsor - $50 Logo on Mile Marker Item in goody bay

Rowlett Freedom 5K on Main _________________________________________________________________________________________ Last Name First Name

_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Street Address Apt. #

_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________

City State Zip

________Male ________ Female ________ Age (on day of run)

Birth Date ___________________________________________________ (Month/ Day/ Year)

(________)_________-_______________ (______) _________-____________

Home Phone Work Phone

Read and Sign the Following Waiver In consideration of your acceptance of this race entry, I, my heirs, executors and administrators for-ever release and discharge any and all rights, demands, claims for damages and cause of suit or action known or unknown, that I may have against The Chamber of Commerce or City of Rowlett, and any and all participating race sponsors and directors, officers and employees for any and all injuries in any man-ner arising or resulting from my participation in said race. I attest and verify that I have full knowledge of the risks involved in the race, that I assume those risks, that I will assume and pay my own medical and emergency expenses in the event of an accident, illness or other incapacity, regardless of whether I have authorized such expenses, and that I am physically fit and sufficiently trained to participate in this race. I release rights to any and all photographic material and computer information The Rowlett Chamber may choose to release for this event without obligation to me. I have read the foregoing and certify my agreement by this signature, or if under 18 my parent’s or guardian’s.

________________________________________________ _____________ Signature of participant or parent of minor Date

T-Shirt Size: S M L XL XXL (circle one)*

ENTRY FEES:

$25 (early registration) $30(registration after June 19th) $35 registration fee day of Race.

$10 for Kids 12 and under *Early registration ends June 17th*

Refunds will not be possible / Race will be held rain or shine.

Make checks payable to: Rowlett Chamber of Commerce

The Men and Ladies of Honor and the Honor Academy

WHO WE ARE We are The Men and Ladies of Honor, a registered 501(c)3 non-profit organization, operating internationally, and based in Rowlett, Texas, where we are a proud member of the Rowlett Chamber of Commerce. Our program model began in an inner-city charter school in Dallas, Texas, thirteen years ago, as an after-school program implemented to address student misconduct and cultivate principles of honor and chivalry among essentially fatherless boys. The faith-based program expanded to multiple campuses, then other school districts across Texas and the U.S., to five other countries around the world, including Belize, Honduras, South Africa and Namibia.

In Fall 2014, we launched Honor Academy in Rowlett, Texas, where we are now based, with great success. Honor Academy is a community-based character education program, designed for delivery in public schools and recreation centers. WHERE WE WORK We have successful Honor programs operating in elementary, middle and high school campuses, at community centers, private schools, orphanages and churches. We partner with other service organizations to address community issues everywhere from inner cities to rural areas, working with city leadership, law enforcement, community leaders and a variety of ministries of all denominations.

HOW YOU CAN HELP US SPREAD THE HONOR IMPACT IN ROWLETT Through the City Development Block Grant, we have been awarded funds to enable us to place the newly launched Honor Academy Magazine in the hands of every qualified at-risk boy and girl in the Rowlett area. We are currently seeking additional distribution points for the book, to be released in late July. If you know of a group or location that would be interested in distributing Honor Academy Magazine, please contact Shelley Edwards at 972-222-2112. Application forms for individual children will be available at the Rowlett Community Centre beginning July 1st. If you are interested in starting a Men and Ladies of Honor group at your church, please contact Tony Rorie at 214-693-4183 or visit www.honorministries.org We have just also launched The Men of Honor Magazine, and Ladies of Honor Magazine, as well, enabling us to put the full curriculum in the hands of every participating student for only $15 each!