TEMPLE DAILY TELEGRAM / 1FRIDAY, July 4, 2014

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Luncheon

6th Annual ChamberClassic Golf Outing

Friday, August 22WILDFLOWER COUNTRY CLUB

ee it Up!Golf party & auction

Thursday, August 215:00 pm, Wildflower Country Club

As a result of the desire to engage the next generation, theTemple Chamber of Commerce has been in the process ofdeveloping the “Emerging Leaders”, a new committee targetingyoung professionals. The initial concept start-ed from the Legislative Luncheon “MakingTemple a Home for Millennials”, which waspresented by the Chamber in June of last year.While the purpose of the luncheon was toidentify areas of improvement for Temple toattract and retain young professionals, therewas also a need identified for the voice of thatgeneration to be heard.

Rod Henry, President of the TempleChamber of Commerce, also observed thatneed while attending a focus group to deter-mine what the community wants DowntownTemple to look like for future generations. “When you lookedaround the table, you saw very few of that age group sittingthere, talking, and providing input about what they think,” saidHenry. “It’s extremely important as you’re developing your com-munity that you have the input of all sectors, and as theChamber’s leadership looked at it, we saw a void.”

Within 6 months, the Board of Directors had identified sever-al key individuals who began building the structure and role intime to introduce the Emerging Leaders at the LegislativeLuncheon “Action Reports” in December. In the presentation,a goal of the group would be to become an avenue for youngleaders to serve the community, which David Nix, Chair of theBoard of Directors, believes should be one of their central func-tions. “In working with the initial charter group, we prefer tohave this focused on community development and growth bygetting our younger leaders engaged in organizations such asUnited Way, the Chamber of Commerce, Parks & LeisureServices and others where they can get a seat at the table andwhere their opinion will be of value,” said Nix.“This way, it focuses on engagement of that agegroup in helping them develop the future ofTemple, Texas, rather than becoming a socialvenue.”

In order to be the voice of Millennials, it wasdecided that the Chair of the Emerging Leadersshould also be on the Board of Directors duringthe year they are serving. This way, the next gen-eration could provide input into decisions beingmade which would impact the future growth ofTemple. This is a great value while developingthe community, as Henry discovered by imple-menting the same concept in other Chambers of

Commerce. “Having done this elsewhere, there’s a very positivebenefit of incorporating the ideas, thoughts, hopes and desiresof the younger population of the community and what they

would like to see it transform into.”As they become organized and develop the concept, the

Emerging Leaders are limited to a small group in order to workthrough any kinds of issues that may come up. Eligibility will belimited to members of the Temple Chamber of Commerce, andother details such as age or involvement in the community arebeing discussed by the group.

Nix is confident that creation of this new committee will helpensure the relevancy of the Chamber as an organization. “Werealized that an element of our community had not beenengaged or invited to the table to participate in planning whatour area is developing into,” he said. “We have identified that ele-ment as the Emerging Leaders, and are excited to support themas they identify areas in which to serve our community.”

By: Katie Smith, Temple Chamber of Commerce

Giving Temple’s Emerging Leadersa Seat at the Table

“In working with the initial charter group, weprefer to have this focused on community develop-ment and growth by getting our younger leaders

engaged in organizations such as United Way, theChamber of Commerce, Parks & Leisure Services and

others where they can get a seat at the table andwhere their opinion will be of value,” - David Nix,

2014 Chair of the Board of Directors

As a Chamber member, yoursuccess is our success. We areproviding the opportunity foryou to promote your business freeof charge by donating 130 items for the Chamber Classic Golf Outing and/or300 items for Hood Howdy. Bring your promotional items to the TempleChamber of Commerce at 2 North 5th Street in Downtown Temple byThursday, August 4, or for your convenience one of our staff can come by andpick up your items. Examples include coupons, gift cards, koozies, pens,notepads, water bottles, magnets, caps, etc. Please include a reference code onany coupons to identify Hood Howdy or Golf. For more information, call theChamber at (254) 773-2105 or email SheilaPoling at sheila@templetx.org.

Hood HowdyAugust 7

Hood Howdy is Fort Hood's welcome for newlyarriving soldiers and families. Approximately1,200 people attend Hood Howdy to find outwhat Fort Hood, the surrounding communitiesand businesses have to offer. We are looking for300 items as this is a great opportunity to be oneof the first to reach out and welcome the newestadditions to Central Texas!

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The Temple Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce that MW Builders will bethe Corporate Sponsor of the 6th Annual Temple Chamber Classic Golf Outing.

On Friday, August 22, please join us at Wildflower Country Club for a day offun, festivities, food, drinks and golf for our Chamber members! Teams andindividuals are welcome. This year, the live and silent auction, which has typical-ly been scheduled immediately following the golf tournament, will now takeplace on the Thursday evening beforehand as the “Tee it Up!” golf party & auc-tion. This way, the entire membership is available to attend and golfers can relaxonce they are done with the course. For information on golf registration orsponsorships, contact Mikie Cummings, Director of Programs & Services, at(254) 773-2105 or e-mail mikie@templetx.org.

ee it Up!Golf party & auction

Presented by Corporate Sponsor MW Builders, as well as The David NixAgency, Central National Bank and Jack Hilliard Distributing.

Thursday, August 215:00 pm, Wildflower Country Club

MW Builders Presents the 6th AnnualChamber Classic Golf Outing

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A favorite summer Texas tradition is barbecue or Bar-B-Que, or BBQ or Bar-B-Q.However you spell it, or whatever mouthwatering aroma comes to mind, it’s an all-timefavorite.

For almost half a century, local establishments have made Central Texas a barbecuemecca. Locally owned and operated, these barbecue establishments are truly familyrestaurants run by families for generations.In 1965, Clem Mikeska opened a small family restaurant in Temple and for almost fivedecades has been serving authentic Texas style barbecue and all the fixings. At age 84,Clem is still actively involved in the business. Now joined by his children, Anna, Angelaand Stephen and six grandchildren, Clem Mikeska’s Bar-B-Q and Steakhouse is a thirdgeneration family-run business with locations in Temple, Belton, Cameron and Killeen.Catering services are available.

Clem Mikeska’s original location, at 1712 S. 57th Street in Temple, boasts a new largerrestaurant with a private meeting room and patio area. The extensive barbecue menu hasbeen expanded for variety and healthier options including steaks, prime rib, grilled chick-en, salmon, catfish, chicken fried steak, and other popular choices. Served cafeteria style until 4 p.m,. with table service after 4 p.m., diners can choose from

a wide selection of entrees, homemade country-style side dishes, fruit cobblers, and freshbaked bread. Hours are 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. seven days a week. For more information visitclembbq.com.

Johnny’s Steaks and Bar-Be-Que in Salado is owned and operated by father-son part-ners Johnny Bratton and Josh Bratton. Offering Southern hospitality in a rustic setting,Johnny’s specializes in mesquite grilled steaks and Texas pit barbecue.Johnny’s opened on March 25, 2002, and features hand-cut steaks, barbecue cooked freshdaily and recipes made from scratch. Other menu items include sandwiches and ham-burgers, salads, shrimp, chicken, chopped sirloin, and chicken fried steak. The extensivebreakfast menu includes everything from burritos and tacos, to steak and eggs andomelets.

A banquet hall with seating for 100 and an outdoor area event area is also available.From April through October, Johnny’s Outback schedules concerts and special events.

Located at 301 Thomas Arnold Road in Salado, the restaurant is open for breakfast,lunch and dinner from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Sunday hours are 7

a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information visit johnnyssteaksandb-bq.com.Schoepf ’s Old Time Bar-B-Que in Belton has been featured in

several magazines as well as The Food Network and PBS.Customers choose from a variety of meats off the mesquitecoal filled pit and have it sliced to order, then move inside toselect from a variety of sides, drinks and desserts. The menuincludes plates, sandwiches, meat by the pound and family packsto dine in or take out.

Owned and operated by Ronnie and Stacey Schoepf for almost two decades, the newly-remodeled and expanded facility includes a rustic dining room, a large Backroom withfireplace, bar, television and internet access for special events for parties and the

Backyard, an outdoor open area shaded by trees witha separate bar, stage area and dance floor for specialevents. On Thursday evenings from April throughmid-August, the Texas Music Series presents liveconcerts in the Backyard.

In addition to the regular barbecue menu, therestaurant recently began serving breakfast tacos andmeat kolaches from 6:30 to 10 a.m. daily. Restauranthours are 6:30 a.m. to 8 p.m., Sunday throughWednesday and 6:30 a.m. to 9 p.m., Thursdaythrough Saturday. Catering for groups of all sizes isoffered both on-site in the Backroom or Backyard or at off-site locations. For moreinformation visit schoepfsbbq.com.

Michna’s Bar-B-Que Restaurant in Waco, opened in 1988 by Bob Michna and laterjoined by son-in-law Greg Talasek, is a family owned establishment. The barbecue-only

menu features seven meats in addition to a wide array ofhomemade vegetables and bread and banana pudding. Diners go through a cafeteria style line to select meatsand vegetables, choose a plate lunch or opt for the fullall you-can-eat buffet which includes a full salad bar,meats, vegetables and dessert.

Located at 2803 Franklin Ave. at 28th Street, therestaurant has a rustic décor with one wall dedicated toJohn Wayne and an area featuring old country and west-ern records and albums. Outside look for the sign witha big smokin’ gun shaped like a barbecue pit.

Hours are 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday through 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday throughSaturday, 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Sunday. Closed Monday.Michna’s also offers catering throughout Texas for any size party of 25 or more.For more information call 254 752-3650.

Established in 1976, Cyclone Corral BBQ in Burlington first opened as a country storebut has become a popular destination for barbecue. Located at 1616 Farmers Road inBurlington about 10 miles east of Temple, it’s definitely worth the drive. The seasonalrestaurant has limited hours, open only from 5:30 to 9 p.m. on Friday and Saturdayevenings from April through October. Reservations are recommended for large groupsand special events. Local catering is available. Platters of brisket, sausage and ribs, accompanied by home-made sides and desserts are

served family style on long tables in the open air covered pavilion. For two generations,everything has been made from fresh ingredients and natural seasonings. The family runrestaurant takes special pride in the homemade smoked barbecue sauce and secretrecipes for ribs, beans, coleslaw and peach cobbler. The one-price menu includes the fullmeal of three meats and all the trimmings. For more information or directions visit cyclonecorralbbq.com or call 254 985-2317.

Barbecue: A Favorite Summer Tradition in TexasBy: Susan Howe, Friends of the Temple Public Library

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Gym X: Located at 2327 S. 57th St. in Temple, GymX is a clean,friendly, and affordable results-oriented fitness establishment for thewhole family. Open all day, every day! Their 20,000 square footfacility offers over 65 pieces of cardio equipment in two areas, acardio theater to watch movies while you work out, dim lit cardioroom with 65 inch TV’s, full body circuits, a functional core workoutarea, strength machines and free weights, VIP tanning rooms withtop-of-the-line HEX tanning bed, a fully staffed Kidzone, personaltraining, convenient parking and full restrooms with lockers andchanging areas. Memberships are available starting at $9.95 permonth. Corporate wellness programs also are available. For moreinformation, contact Brit tany Watkins at gymxspecials@gmail.com,call 254 899-8420 or visit them online atwww.gymx.com/join_temple.php

Cinemark Temple and XD Theatre: Located at 4501 S.General Bruce Dr. in Temple, Cinemark celebrated the grandopening of their movie theatre featuring 12 auditoriums withwall-to-wall and floor-to-ceiling screens, stadium seating, digitalsound and projection and a Cinemark XD Large Format audito-rium. A state-of-the-art complex showing the biggest and best ofHollywood, Cinemark Temple and XD theatre is available forbirthday parties, group rentals, church rental and special events.Advance tickets, gift cards and showtimes are available atwww.Cinemark.com. For more information, contact MichaelWhitehead at 1075@cinemark.com or call 254-228-9961.

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Father Daughter DanceJanuary 31 & February 16-9pmFrank W. Mayborn Convention Center

Share an enchanted evening with your special young lady at the15th Annual Father Daughter Dance. Dance and carriage ridetickets are pre-sale only, no tickets will be available at the door. For more information or to purchase tickets, call 254-298-5474.

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Texas Realty: Meetthe new face of real estate, integrating the modern tech-nologies of business with the traditional principal of"knowledge is power." Located at 2005 Birdcreek Dr.#210 in Temple, Texas Realty offers a casual and pro-fessional "café style" atmosphere. Through the educationof real estate and the strength and stability of theirnamesake, Berkshire Hathaway, they provide the mostoptimal real estate advice, technology, and care!Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Texas Realty - GoodTo Know.™ For more information, contact Larry &Monique Pelham at (254) 702-3572 or visitwww.ThePelhamGroup.com.

Pop-Abilities: They are passionate about gourmet pop-corn! Pop-Abilities has a variety of unique flavors, soeveryone is sure to find something to love! Their family-owned store is newly opened at 5349 Honeysuckle#120 in Temple, which is located in the WestfieldMarketplace. For more information, contact AmandaParker at (254) 482-1797 or go online to www.pop-abilities.com.

June New MembersAll Gadgets LLCAaron Dunham2807 W. AdamsTemple, TX 76504(254) 774-1903Electronic Service & Repair

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.Lee Green711 E. University Ave.Georgetown, TX 78626(512) 373-0088www.ajg.comEmployee Benefits

Cyclone Corral BBQBrenda Mikeska1616 Farmers RdBurlington, TX 76519(254) 985-2317www.cyclonecorralbbq.comRestaurants

Dahill - A Xerox CompanyTodd Gibson510 N. Valley Mills Dr. #503Waco, TX 76710(254) 315-5421www.dahill.comCopiers, Faxes & Laser Printers

Impressions by CriswellGary Criswell118 S. MainTemple, TX 76501(254) 770-1949Advertising Promotional Products

Travis Wine VideoTravis Wine2012 Montscotia LaneTemple, TX 76502(713) 878-4864www.traviswinevideo.comVideo Production Service

Wells Fargo BankCharlotte Locklin3407 S. 31st St.Temple, TX 76502(254) 773-4958www.wellsfargo.comBanks

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Temple Machine Shop and Temple ISD PartnerFollowing Chamber LuncheonBy: Katie Smith, Temple Chamber of Commerce

Temple High school students in cooperation with a local manufacturing company,Temple Machine Shop, Inc.(TMS) will have broader opportunities in the Central Texasworkforce. This all came together as a result of a Secondary Education Luncheon, host-ed by the Temple Chamber of Commerce last year. Michelle Fettig and her son Lester,have been working with the Temple Independent School District (TISD) to develop cur-riculum for students to graduate from a State of Texas approved Manufacturing CareerStrand.

Fettig stated the idea originated after, superintendent, Dr. Robin Battershell of TISDmade a presentation to the Chamber and addressed questions. Her number one ques-tion was, “What is your biggest challenge as business owners?” Fettig stated that it wasfinding qualified applicants.” Dr. Battershell also talked about House Bill 5 and the 83rdTexas Legislative Session, which will allow school districts to offer students more busi-ness and industry career-related curriculum, allowing them to graduate with certificationsin various courses.After the luncheon, Fettig and Battershell began communicating about the development

of a state-approved Manufacturing Career Strand. TISD presented the required literatureand queried TMS on practical ques-

tions of what it would take fora student to graduate labor-ready for manufacturing.“Lester has been instrumentalin helping choose the cours-es,” said Fettig. “We also metwith TISD’s AssistantSuperintendent Dr. Bobby Ottand with their Career andTechnical EducationDepartment to create hands-on classes. Separately, an ini-tiative to teach the students

the “soft skills” was reviewed; items like timeliness, attendance, dress code and how toget along with other employees were highlighted.”

The Temple Chamber of Commerce was the link in securing a critical missing compo-nent of the program; a $45,000 CNC Machining Center. Harry Macey, President of theTemple Industrial Foundation (TIF), first heard about the need while Dr. Battershell wasleading a tour of various Temple schools for Chamber members. Macey presented theidea of funding the machine to the TIF Board of Directors and it was unanimouslyapproved.The Manufacturing Strand will prepare students with key skills enabling them to fill the

void experienced by local manufacturing companies for a highly-skilled workforce – “It’s

a win-win” Fettig says, “with the number of manufacturing jobs in Temple, students whochoose not to pursue a college degree have the opportunity to stay local using their newlygained skills.” Fettig states, “This gives our kids an incredible opportunity while attend-ing high school, providing them experience and knowledge that lasts a lifetime.” The Temple Economic Development Corporation recognized TMS’s efforts during this

year’s Annual Industry Appreciation Awards, presenting them with The CorporatePartner of the Year Award. According to TEDC, TMS’s first-class commitment to theTISD partnership will positively impact students and the community long-term.

Interested students toured TMS’s facilities gaining first-hand knowledge of theirmachines in operation. “These students got it! The look on their faces said it all; theynow understood the connection between processes and an actual finished product,”affirmed Fettig.

The Manufacturing Career Strand will be in effect starting this August with the 2014-’15 school year. It promises to create exciting new futures for both students and Templeemployers.

MW Builders Selected for Local Wilsonart ProjectAs Temple continues to grow, two prominent Chamber members have partnered

together for a major construction project. Wilsonart selected MW Builders as theConstruction Manager of their Wilson Center, which is a new executive office buildingthat will be constructed alongside an addition and renovation to existing facilities atWilsonart’s Temple North Campus. MW Builders is proud to partner with STG Designon the project, which includes a Learning Center and new workspaces for employees andtraining.

Both MW Builders and Wilsonart are active Chamber members that are headquarteredin Temple, TX and promote business in the central Texas region. As Jason Evelyn,

President of MW Builders, explained, “It’s thrilling for MW Builders to have aWilsonart assignment. For years MW Builders has had the desire to workwith this great company that’s so important to Temple and the sur-rounding communities. We all feel like the MW Builders-Wilsonart teamis a hard collaboration to beat.”Wilsonart broke ground on the new U.S. headquarters building on May 28th. Wilsonart

personnel and members of the community joined with STG Design and MW Buildersfor a ceremonial ground breaking to signify the beginning of construction activities onthe new Wilson Center.MW Builders is a national general contractor working in today's fastest-growing sectors,

and whose self-performing "Builders" take pride in being true craftsmen. They areLocated at 1701 N. General Bruce in Temple, joining the Chamber when they becameestablished in the community 25 years ago and have been great supporter over the years.It is always a benefit to employee-owned MW Builders and to Temple’s economy to havelocal partnerships on projects like the Wilson Center. With 156 employees, MW Buildersis glad to keep those jobs local by working with a fellow member of the Temple Chamberof Commerce.

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Submit Your Project Proposalsto Leadership TempleDear Chamber Members,

Now that registration has closed for the2014-2015 class, the Leadership TempleBoard is gathering possible project ideasto present for this year’s progam. As youmay be aware, each Leadership Templeclass is required to complete a team proj-ect that will benefit our great town andits citizens. This not only promotes teamwork, dedication, and hard work, but also plants the seed for these class members tocontinue to be involved in our community long after graduation. We are so fortunateto live in a place that's sensitive to the needs of those around us.

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As leaders and volunteers in our community,we encourage you to submit a proposal about

projects in which you are involved that youmight like to have this year's Leadership

Temple Class partner with.--------------------------

As the class explores options for their project, your proposals will be submitted for con-sideration from the class. To help the class make their decisions, the following itemsbelow should be addressed in the proposal:

• Impact on our community• Budget• Timeline for start and completion • Community partners• Project sustainability

Thank you in advance for your time and consideration of inviting Leadership Templeto be a part of your project. Please submit your proposals by August 1 to the TempleChamber, Attn: Katie Smith.

H.B. Macey, PresidentLeadership Templehb.macey@perryop.com

Increase in Members UtilizingFree Upgrade

The Temple Chamber's mobile website continues to be a success, having expe-rienced huge growth from just 2 offers to over 50 different offers from localChamber members over the past two months.Whether you're looking for entertainment, dining or any other service or prod-

uct you need for your home or business, www.templetx.org/mobile has becomethe place to go.

The website's audience is growing at an equally impressive rate. The newResident MDs at Baylor Scott and White received welcome packets this Mondaythat included directions for accessing the great things offered by our localChamber of Commerce members on the mobile website. Handouts advertising

this service are being put up inmember businesses and shown tothe public at large as well. If youhaven't had the chance to get yourbusiness added to the site yet, don'tworry! A five minute meeting withStephen Brown of the TempleChamber of Commerce can showyou how easy it is to advertise yourbusiness to Temple for free simply

by being a member of the Chamber. Visit www.templetx.org/mobile to see some of the great things offered in

Temple by your fellow Chamber members, and email Stephen at stephen@tem-pletx.org or call him at the Chamber directly to get your business onto themobile website at (254) 773-2105.

Recent Projects2007Families In Crisis Satellite Shelter – Temple - CommunityDevelopmentTIME, The Temple Instrumental Music Exchange – EducationTemple Downtown Discovery Center – EconomicDevelopmentProject Lifesaver – Social Services

2008Planting the Seeds of Tomorrow - Community DevelopmentCentral Texas Discovery Center – EducationCommercial Kitchen Incubator – Economic DevelopmentFresh Air & A Fresh Start – Social Services

2009All Access Park Project – Community DevelopmentWOW- Education Young Professionals of Temple - Economic DevelopmentHope Pregnancy Center – “Hope Fulfilled Brings Life” –Social Development

2010Garden of Reflection at Temple College

2011Central Texas Bark Park (Dog Park)

2012Expansion of the Snack Pack Buddies program throughChurches Touching Lives for Christ.

2013Support through fundraising and advertising to kick-off theCity of Temple’s Curbside Recycling Program.

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The Mayor’s Council on Physical Fitness is calling businesses, companies andcorporations of all sizes in Temple and surrounding areas to compete in the2014 Corporate Challenge. Corporate Challenge is a series of sporting events that allows employees fromlocal businesses the opportunity to compete against other area companies

through friendly competition. It isa great opportunity for coworkersto team up and compete togetherfor both personalachievement andcompany pride.

Companies maychoose from vary-ing levels of partic-ipation for their

employees. Somecompanies choose to compete in a single event while others compete in alltwelve. The main goal of the program is to encourage a healthy workforce. Thedeadline to register is Friday, August 15th, with eventstaking place from September 6th – November 2nd.

Nathan Dosch, a former participant and Aceremployee said, “The Corporate Challenge was agreat experience, promoting health and fitness, asense of community and invoking pride amongstco-workers and peers. I will be doing it again in thefuture.”Last year, almost two thousand participants fromnineteen local business competed in the Challenge.“Everyone had a great time last year. Several com-panies even incorporated the Challenge into theircompany’s fitness and wellness programs, while oth-ers joined simply to boost company morale and

invoke teamwork,” said Chuck Ramm, Co-Chair for the Corporate Challenge. This year’s Challenge events include: bowling, tennis (singles and doubles), vol-

leyball, golf, basketball, horseshoes, washers, billiards, kickball, disc golf, softballand a 5k race.

Business of all sizes are encouraged to participate. Interested business owners,employers, and individuals are invited and encouraged to attend an informa-

tional meeting on Tuesday, July 29th at5:30pm at the Gober Party House (1516 WestAvenue H) in Temple.

Companies must register by Friday, August15 at 5:00 p.m. to compete in the 2014Corporate Challenge. To learn more aboutthe Corporate Challenge or to register yourcompany, please visit www.templeparks.comor call 254.298.5588.

Mayor’s Fitness Council Challenges Corporations ToCompete To Get Fit!By: Jonathan Logue, Temple Parks & Leisure Services

Thank you to our sponsors, Baylor Scott & White Health and BBVA Compass,for helping host such a wonderful Community Showcase! This was the perfectopportunity for the new Residents and Fellows at Baylor Scott & White to seewhat the Temple community has to offer. Also, a big thank you to Domino'sPizza for putting on the Dough Show, which was great entertainment for thekids, as well as providing the meal for the children. A special thanks to BetsyCarpenter and her group from Christ Church School for providing childcare.We've received positive feedback from attendees and vendors alike, so congratu-lations to everyone who helped make this event a success!

Overwhelming Success at the Baylor Scott& White Community Showcase

“The Corporate Challenge was a great experience, pro-moting health and fitness, a sense of community and invok-ing pride amongst co-workers and peers. I will be doing itagain in the future.” - Nathan Dosch, former participant

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The big question for anyone sellingsomething is, “How do I get andkeep customers?”

Customers come to businesses because they have an over-whelming need for something, or they have developedenough knowledge about a company to trust it. “Overwhelming need”, is easy. If you’re bleeding from a cutfinger, you are in the market for a Band-Aid. If your dish-washer is turning your kitchen into an aquatic center, youdon’t need a pool guy, you need a plumber. If your businessprovides urgently needed products or services, you’ll get anumber of customers by being easy to find.

Getting your company noticed and trusted enough to bringin customers is marketing. So, let’s talk about how new cus-tomers become regular customers and more.Whether customers return or not depends on how well your

team delivers. Sadly, the typical merchant/customer relation-ship works like this: the customer pays money - the compa-ny delivers the product. If you as a merchant fulfill your partof the bargain with a good experience and fair value, expec-tations are met and the transaction ends. To get customersback requires exceeding customers’ expectations. If you do,they’ll come back again and again. They are “Regulars”.

After becoming regulars, some will really love your compa-ny and be willing, even eager, to tell the world about you.These are often called evangelists or advocates. I like cheer-leaders! However, cheerleaders don’t just show up! They arecreated by building deeper personal relationships. Deep, per-sonal relationships with customers lay groundwork for acheerleading team. You turn your customers’ enthusiasminto acts of promotion that matter to your business.

Here are some ways to develop relationships:• Always introduce yourself. Ask their name.• Make the conversation about them.

• Ask open-ended questions about their likes or dislikes. • Ask about friends and family who have shopped with you. • Understand what motivates each individual to buy.Cheerleaders will be more willing to help after you’ve builtgenuine relationships. It’s easier to ask for referrals, guestblog articles or speaking opportunities once the rela-tionship is solid. But…you have to ask! Ifyou don’t ask, they can’t say, “Yes!”

Every customer has cheerleading potential.They’re not identical though, and need to betreated differently: • Many like it behind the scenes. They’re happyto help you understand their needs and friends’needs. They can help with surveys, product testsand get real customer feedback.• Others will interact directly with potential customers tobring you new business. They’re great in one-on-one or smallgroups. They help build your business one customer at atime.• Some are known in their communities as unbiased andtrustworthy advisors. They’re super at introducing your busi-ness and educating their connections about it. Don’t askthem to be promotional! • A few will do backflips. These extroverts are not afraid toendorse you publicly. They eagerly attend events and influ-ence potential customers. They enjoy being in the limelight.Provide an audience, and they’ll lead new buyers right to you. Once you know your cheerleaders and what they’re comfort-able doing, you need a little nudge to get them going. Theyneed a reward for cheering. The rewards can be as differentas the types of cheerleaders:• Some need to receive some element of value. I don’t rec-ommend cash, but special pricing, coupons and such, workfor those who need a monetary incentive. • Others are best rewarded with recognition. Those who

cheer for you outof “the goodnessof their heart” canhave that goodness reinforced when they are publiclyacknowledged for it. Feel good awards are personal and fos-

ter long-term loyalty.“If at first you don’t succeed…get up again, over andover!” - Madonna

If your cheerleader doesn’t help in the way you expect-ed, don’t give up. You’ve both spent time developingthe relationship. Don’t throw it away! Maybe youmisidentified which type of cheerleader they are.

Maybe the timing wasn’t perfect. Keep growing therelationship, and it will flourish. Giving up on the relation-ship will create ill will and, potentially, a vocal critic of yourbusiness.Your Customers Can Become Cheerleaders – It’s Up To You!• Establish personal connections with customers. Keep therelationships authentic, and they’ll be happy to help.• Not everyone wants to cheer. Focus on customers mostlikely to cheer and engage them in ways that make them com-fortable.• Create a value proposition for being a cheerleader to serveas an incentive and drive engagement.• Always give first before you ask for something. Your cheer-leader will more likely say yes and keep on saying yes.• Don’t forget to ask!

Identify cheerleaders among your customers and encouragethem to cheer for your business. If you want to learn moreabout creating cheerleaders for your business, call (254) 598-7400, or stop by The Entrepreneur Center at 19 North MainSt. in Temple.

According to the Houston Chronicle, Texans are dumping about halfas much litter as they were six years ago. However, hard-core cases

still strew an estimated 1 billion pieces of litter (about 21,000 tons) on the state's road-sides each year. That's why visually assessing the community is essential to improving thequality of living in Temple. For this reason, Keep Temple Beautiful conducts an annualLitter Survey. The survey is conducted by dividing the city into 21 comparable areas.Those areas are further divided in sub-areas that are scored relative to the amount of lit-ter found; Parks, Schools, Residential, Commercial/Industrial and Thoroughfares. Onceall of the areas have been scored, an average score is calculated for the entire city.Board Members from Keep Temple Beautiful completed this year’s survey and the over-

all score is 1.4 which is slightly more litter from last year's score of 1.3. Scorers rate theamount of litter they see using a 1 to 4 point scoring index scale to judge the presenceof litter within each area; 1 represents "No Litter", 2 represents "Slightly Littered", 3 rep-resents "Littered" and 4 represents "Extremely Littered".

The litter index is a tool designed by Keep America Beautiful that is used all over thenation to measure the amount of visible litter in a community. The litter survey directsall entities involved on where to focus their cleanup efforts for the following year.Without definitive and easily understood figures, improvements are harder to achieve.Thus, the litter survey not only helps us in measuring and recording standards, it alsodiagnoses the sources and causes of existing and emerging problems - thereby helpingto set the agenda for action and improvement.According to Keep America Beautiful, litter clean up costs the U.S. more than $11.5 bil-

lion each year, with businesses paying $9.1 billion. Local and state governments, schools,and other organizations like Keep Temple Beautiful pick up the remaining costs. The

indirect costs of litter arealso considerable. • The presence of litter in acommunity decreases prop-erty values by 7%.• Of homeowners sur-veyed, 40% believe that lit-ter reduces home values by10% to 24%.• 55% of realtors think thatlitter reduces property val-ues by about 9%.• 60% of property apprais-ers would reduce a home’svalue if it was littered.

Communities always bene-fit from such efforts as litter prevention, neighborhood and schools cleanups, recyclingand waste reduction education along with sustainable beautification information. So getinvolved and remember, "Litter, it all adds up!"

For more information about Keep Temple Beautiful, contact Tanya Gray at (254) 493-4000 or visit us on the web at www.keeptemplebeautiful.org. Make sure to "Like" us onFacebook, www.facebook.com/keeptemplebeautiful.org.

Are Your Regular Customers, Just Regular?Unlock the Potential of Your CustomersBy: Vane Hugo, The Entrepreneur Center of Central Texas

Exactly How Much Do You Mess With Texas?By: Tanya Gray, Keep Temple Beautiful