Your Royse City Chamber is dedicated in sharing information to start,
grow and sustain a business. Please open and review your November 2018
community news, ads and announcements and help us celebrate our 25th year!
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In honor of our silver anniversary, several businesses chose to be a part
of the “25
th
Anniversary Silver Special. All advertised specials will
be offered the entire 2018 calendar year!
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SOUTHERN EYECARE
7252 FM 35, Royse City
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STORE IT ALL TEXAS
4701 W. I-30, Caddo Mills
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NOV 6
Election Day, go vote!
NOV 7
Mane Thairapy, Wine and Wash
Ribbon Cutting, 5-8pm
NOV 8
Rest Haven Veterans Breakfast, 9am
NOV 8
Meals on Wheels Bingo, 6-8pm at Rockwall Wedding Chapel
NOV 10
WIN Mystery Mein Shaft Dinner
Show, 6pm
NOV 13
Chamber Luncheon, Noon
NOV 14/28
Networking Breakfast, 8-9am
Holiday Inn Express
NOV 15
Mix and Mingle, 5-7pm at Charlie's Old Fashioned Hamburgers (Bar Area)
NOV 16
Dr. Paul's Senior Thanksgiving
Luncheon
NOV 29
Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony
at City Hall, 5:30-7:30pm
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2018 FUNFEST FOLLOW UP!
“Like drinking from a fire hose”, that’s a term for taking in a LOT in a small amount of time. That’s how FunFest is.
After 29 years, there is always something for every age group that attends this one-day festival the 3
rd Saturday in October in downtown Royse City. Arts & Crafts Vendors, Information booths, a bustling KidsZone, Demonstrations, the EVER-popular Pie Eating Contest and Doggie Contest, Live Music, a 5k Run, Fair Food, Mammography and Blood Mobiles, and even a Car Giveaway this year!
We’re thankful for each and every person who had a hand in making this year’s FunFest a success: Our Title Sponsor and additional Event Sponsors and Contest Sponsors; our School District and Transportation Department for the Shuttle Service; our Stage Managers Erin Kincaid and Russ Porter; Our Performers; our RunFest Coordinator Amanda Self; our Volunteers in the KidsZone area, Vendor setup and teardown, on Barricades, at the Chamber table, Contests and more; CERT; our City employees, Fire and Police; our Vendors; those who Participated in the events; our Graphic Designer and Printer; our Photographer; our Car Show attendees; our Landscape artist; our Scouts, Mayor, Singer and Pastor who opened up the day for us; & our downtown businesses who take advantage of this day to showcase what they have to offer.
Please check the Royse City Chamber Facebook page for more photos!
Let every day be a FUN day!
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TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 13
OCCASIONS AT STONE RIVER AT NOON
Luncheon Speaker:
Richard Miles
"Miles of Freedom"
Topic:
Hear the story of a man who spent 15 years in Texas prisons as a result of being wrongfully convicted of murder and aggravated assault. For 15 years his life as he had known it ceased to exist. It took his identity and authority as a human being. But he found forgiveness and with that gratitude he found a way to help others with “Bridging the Gap between Prison to Promise”
Luncheon Sponsors:
Country Friends, Bob Ellis Insurance and United Elite Gymnastics
Catered by:
Chef Zach
$15 online registration, $20 at the door.
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OCTOBER LUNCHEON
PLAQUE PRESENTATION
Mane Thairapy and
Everyday Angels Chasing Cloud 9
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ERIN KINCAID
Happy Fall! I am so thankful for you, your family and your business here in our little growing town! And, I am so very thankful for such an amazing FunFest 2018! I am still smiling ear to ear when I think of all of the great vendors, amazing stage fun, delicious food, contests and competitions and of course, the amazing raffles and giveaways! I haven't seen all twenty-nine but I'd still be willing to bet that this was our best FunFest ever! Our community is truly incredible. Thank you for all of your volunteer and sponsor support; it does not work without the tribe coming together to make it happen.
We have some exciting things happening in the next few months:
You will not want to miss this month's Member Luncheon. Our guest speaker has an absolutely awesome story of overcoming travesty and adversity. You will be thoroughly inspired by Richard Miles, founder of Miles of Freedom. And, of course, our fun holiday luncheon is around the corner! Make sure you reserve a seat soon!
In the midst of all the holiday hustle and bustle, don't forget that we are well underway with planning for 2019 Casino Night. This is a sold-out event and you will not want to miss this year's fun, new venue and even more auction excitement! Call the office now to get sponsor, tickets donation and volunteer info. Casino Night is an amazing way to get your business name in front of the movers and shakers in this town!
Erin
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Our Featured Non-Profit:
Rockwall County Helping Hands
Rockwall County Helping Hands is the main social service provider for Rockwall County residents. For over 40 years the agency has been making a difference in the lives of Rockwall County residents.
The essence of Rockwall County Helping Hands is the
Assistance and Referral Program
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The assistance program provides Rockwall County residents in financial crisis with strategic financial assistance for critical needs. Assistance is available for electric, water, and gas bills as well as rent and mortgage payments. Access to their food pantry is also available for those needing assistance with food.
The Health Center provides primary health services to those that are underserved in the Rockwall community at a reduced cost and covers anything from the common cold to chronic diseases.
The Thrift Store and Boutique are very popular and a primary source of income for the facility and accept donations of clothing, furniture, household good and more year-round.
Helping Hands relies on financial contributions and w
ithout the support of donors, they cannot continue to provide the high level of services for which they are known.
Please contact them at 972-771-1655 if you have any questions or would like to find out how you can help.
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Welcome to our newest members
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Royse City Paws, Everyday Angels Chasing Cloud 9,
Merchant Masters DFW, Exciting Décor, The Well
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AMERICAN LEGION POST 100
The Royse City American Legion post would like to start a Recognition Award program for Veterans or 1st Responders who volunteer in their communities. I am looking for 6 businesses that would be willing to sponsor the program and provide the winners with a check. The check would allow the winner to take their spouse on a nice night out. Also, the sponsoring businesses would be on the committee to pick the winners. They would like to have all 6 businesses committed by December 1st so we can begin advertising and taking nominations.
Program:
Tri County Hero Award
Who:
Veterans or 1st Responders who have not only served their country but also served their community. These individuals should have ties to Rockwall, Fate, Royse City, Caddo Mills, Josephine or Nevada.
When:
Start in January and once a month we select a winner.
What we need:
I need six sponsoring businesses that we could rotate throughout the year. The sponsoring business would provide a check to that month's winner for $150. So the Annual commitment is just $300. Whoever is the month's sponsoring business would also be the location where we present the winner their check and certificates. The six sponsoring businesses would need to have a rep on the selection committee to select the winner each month. We can do this by email to keep it simple.
Benefits to sponsor:
We can provide a tax write off to the business, bring media to the business for the presentation of the award so there is a PR benefit. Also has logo on all flyers and marketing materials.
The American Legion would provide a certificate to the winner and the Auxiliary can recognize the spouse.
For those businesses interested in partnering in this program then they can email Jason Castleberry at
uavguy31@yahoo.com
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October 11 -
1885 Barbershop and Shave Parlor
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AMBASSADOR SPOTLIGHT
LeeAnne Anderson
LeeAnn and her husband Mike have lived in Royse City since 2005 and they have 4 children Blake, McKenna, Isabella and JuliAnna. LeeAnn is a fulltime Realtor with the Kari Hollifield Team at Keller Williams. She also has a strong belief of giving back and serving her community. LeeAnn has served on the PTO board at Davis Elementary, a member of the Royse City Chamber of Commerce, serves as a Chamber of Commerce Ambassador, and she is one of the founding members of Luna Burke and Associates Paw Pack Program. Her husband Mike also plays an active role within our RCISD as a School Board member. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends and watching their kids play baseball, basketball, run track, play golf, and choir programs.
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BOARD MEMBER SPOTLIGHT
Melanie Mayfield
Melanie Mayfield has worked for Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Rockwall since 2009 and currently serves as Marketing Manager. Her career has taken her from Marketing Management to Human Resources in Mississippi, Louisiana and eventually Texas. Melanie holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing from Mississippi State University and is a proud HailState Bulldog fan.
In 2004, Melanie’s family moved to the Royse City/Rockwall area for acreage and room to spread out. They quickly became involved volunteering at school, local charitable organizations and churches. During this time, Melanie served First United Methodist Church Royse City as Children’s Minister.
Melanie and her husband, Aubrey, are proud parents of Megan, an Austin College graduate, Abbie and Matthew, a senior and freshman at Heritage Christian Academy. In their spare time, you will find them at sporting events, theatrical productions or trying to check off a growing list of projects at home.
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WE LOVE OUR PLATINUM MEMBERS!
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