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WEEKLY WRAP UP for Friday, Dec. 20, 2019
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A message from your Chamber 
Friday, Jan. 3, is the final day to purchase tickets or sponsorships for the "Setting a Course for Success" Chamber and Community awards banquet.
The banquet is Tuesday, Jan. 14, at the Wilco Expo, 5350 Bill Pickett Trail. T
he evening will begin at 6 p.m. with reception and silent auction of unique experiences. The banquet will begin at 7 p.m. The event calls for professional or "Sunday-go-to-meeting" attire.
Information on platinum, gold and silver
sponsorships is available
here. Individual tickets are on sale now. Click
here to purchase them online (and to set up an automatic reminder so you don't miss it) or stop by the office at 1519 N. Main St. before Jan. 3.
Up for the Chamber's top awards are...
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Customer Service of the Year
Jill Eschberger of Salon J
Ronnie Faulk with the City of Taylor Water Dept.
Gloria Felder of Baylor-Scott & White
Vanessa Flores of Walmart
Lexi & Steve Little of Premier Restoration
Lillie Machicek of Walmart
Paul Merz of Paul's Pool Service
Matthew Munoz of HEB
Darcy Newton of Skyline Laundry
Pat Raesz of City National Bank
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Business of the Year
Friends of the Moody Museum
Frills
Holiday Inn Express & Suites
Julie Downs, Realtor
Main Street Car Show
Old Taylor High
Sirloin Stockade
Taylor Garden Club
Taylor Press
Taylor Station Bar
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We hope you will join us!
LEAD Taylor
The application for LEAD Taylor a course designed to familiarize citizens with the workings of our city's government is coming fast! To learn more about the program click
here. To download an application, click
here
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To qualify for the program, applicants must reside in the City of Taylor, be at least 18 years of age by the date of the first class on Jan. 16, 2020, and be willing and able to attend all six classes.
Serve on a Chamber committee
The Chamber is looking for people who work at member businesses to serve on its various committees. Following is a list. If you want to sign up or get more information, click the link to the right and let
- Programs and Services: evaluates member needs and designs programs and services to fulfill them including workshops and speakers at the monthly luncheon. Meets monthly
- Chamber Ambassadors: serves as the cheerleading and relationship-building arm of the Chamber. They conduct ribbon cuttings and determine monthly and yearly award winners. Meets monthly
- Membership: designs and implements communication between the Chamber and its members; conducts yearly membership drive and contributes to annual member survey. Meets at least twice a year
- Finance: oversees the finances of the Chamber and assists with the annual audit. Meets monthly
- Funding: ensures that the Chamber has the funding necessary to fulfill the needs of its members. Meets monthly
- Annual Gala: coordinates and conducts the annual Chamber Gala fundraiser. Meets as needed but only for about four months
- Marketing: oversees communications between the Chamber and the public including the annual visitor guide, social media and website. Meets monthly
- Business Expo: coordinates and conducts September's East WilCo Business Expo and Job Fair. Meets as needed but only for about four months
- Tourism: considers and approves applications for HOT funds under the Chamber's contract with the City, looks for ways to support and enhance tourism in Taylor. Meets as needed, usually monthly
- Taylor Works: coordinates and conducts various workforce development projects including the Trades Day Career Fair. Meets as needed but only for about months
- Governance: oversees the policies, procedures and accreditation of the Chamber. Meets quarterly
- Technology: evaluates the Chamber's technology and plans for future enhancements. Meets quarterly
- Public Affairs & Policy: produces the Chamber's legislative agenda and works to move it forward on the City, County, State and National levels. Meets monthly
Please consider helping your chamber do more for you and for Taylor!
Santa's in the house!
Santa is in his hut for the last time before Christmas 6-8 p.m. today and Saturday. Parents should take cameras to capture the special moments.
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- Tuesday & Wednesday, Dec. 24 & 25, CLOSED
- Wednesday, Jan. 1, CLOSED
- Tuesday, Jan. 7, noon--Advocacy meeting: Chamber
- Thursday, Jan. 9, 8 a.m.--Finance Committee: Chamber
- Tuesday, Jan. 14, 6 p.m.--Chamber Awards Banquet: Wilco Expo Center. Click here to learn about sponsoring a table. Tickets currently available online or at the Chamber for $45 each.
- Wednesday, Jan. 22, noon -- Programs & Services Meeting: Noren Thermal Solutions, 205 S. Edmond
- Thursday, Jan. 23, 7:30 a.m.--Funding Meeting: Chamber
- Monday, Jan. 27, noon--Chamber Luncheon featuring the Taylor Housing Authority: Sirloin Stockade
- Wednesday, Jan. 29, noon--Ambassador Lunch: Gatti's Pizza
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Chili supper
The Taylor Lions Club will host its annual Chili Supper 5-7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 23, at the Taylor SPJST Hall. Eat inside or take it to-go. Tickets are $10 each, available in advance or at the door. Contact Griffin at 512-680-7525 for advanced tickets. For more information about the Taylor Lions Club and the services it supports, go to
www.TaylorLionsClub.com
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Christmas blue service
Join First United Methodist Church on
Saturday, Dec. 21 at 5 p.m. for a service of healing and hope with a Christmas Blue Service. For more information on things happening visit
www.fumctaylor.org
or call 512-352-2593.
Volunteer Tax Preparation needed
The W
illiamson County United Way is looking for
volunteer Tax prepares, translators and greeters for
their free tax preparation services offered in
Georgetown, Hutto, Leander, Liberty Hill and Taylor.
Please contact Jodee O'Brien at 512-255-6799 or
jodee@unitedway-wc.org
United Way Annual Day of Service
From 9 a.m. - noon on Monday, Jan. 20,
more than 200 volunteers are needed to share their
time and energy. United Way of Williamson County
volunteers will join with hundreds of thousands of
volunteers across the United States to serve their
local community. This planned day of service will
leverage the strength of local citizens to advance
Dr. King's dream of opportunity for all.
For more information, visit
www.unitedway-wc.org
or call (512) 255-6799.
Entertainment calendar
WilCo EXPO: Click
here to look at what's going on out at the Expo Center.
SPJST Post 29:
November's schedule is here and December's is here.
Taylor Station Bar: Click here for upcoming events.
Texas Beer Company: To keep up with everything going on at TBC, click here.
Marshall's Tavern: Marshall's events are here.
The Loose Screw: See their events here.
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