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WEEKLY WRAP UP for Friday, Feb. 21, 2020
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SAVE THE DATE -- Saturday, April 25, 2020
A message from your Chamber
The Boys & Girls Club has a great opportunity to double all of their donations with a match from the St. David's Foundation Grant.
Here is a letter from Erica Henderson, president of the advisory board...
We have all heard that it takes a village to ensure the safety and success of a child. Your generosity during Amplify ATX to the Boys & Girls Club of East Williamson County (BGCEWC) is needed to build a school year and summer club for all deserving youth in Taylor, Granger, Thrall, Bartlett, Coupland and Hutto.
Why give now?
To date we have collected only one-half of our operating budget for 2020 - mostly through a St. David's Foundation grant. This funding comes to us with the specific requirements to hire more professionals and ensure that we welcome families who want to send their children to our Club but cannot due to the need to hire more staff professionals and to expand the facilities.
From now until March 5, St. David's Foundation will MATCH every online donation at amplifybgcewc.org
Here's How You and Your Employees Can Help
- Make your gift now at amplifybgcewc.org
- Use the "Fundraise" button at amplifybgcewc.org to set up your own donation page
- Share on social media and encourage friends and family to donate by March 5th for matching funds
- Contact Chris Buerger at buerger@bgctx.org to get our posters for your business locations
Thanks in advance for your support
Volunteers needed
 The Chamber will host its third Trades Day Career Fair on March 4 and we need your help.
We first need business people who are willing to donate an hour or two of their time to conduct mock interviews. We provide some basic questions and the students but we need them to have feedback from you -- our small and larger employers who can offer real suggestions to succeed in the future.
We also need people who can help us guide students through the event which runs 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Williamson County Expo Center. If you can help us for half or all of that time, we would really appreciate it.
If you can help, please send us an let us know your preferred area and time and we will get you signed up! Send that information to info@taylorchamber.org or call it in to 512-352-6364.
Don't forget about the location change
Don't forget that Monday's Chamber program and lunch has moved to the Holiday Inn Express & Suites, 180 NW Carlos G. Parker Blvd.
Dana Platt, the Community Services Director for CARTS (Capitol Area Rural Transportation System) will present exciting information on CARTS future plans in Taylor.
Arrive early for one-one one networking prior to the program and lunch which begins at noon. Because we need time to get everyone served by Luigi's Italian Restaurant, our typical introductions and announcements will need to be done prior to noon.
If you want a little more time to give information about your business or program, consider sponsoring one of the monthly meetings. The $100-sponsorship is a $130 value and includes two lunches, time to talk about your business and advertising on table tents and in all related marketing materials. Call us at 512-352-6364 to learn more.
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Calendar
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Monday, Feb. 24, 11:15 a.m. --
Ambassadors meeting
: Holiday Inn Express & Suites,
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Monday, Feb. 24, noon --
Luncheon
: Dana Platt from CARTS is the program with Luigi's Italian Restaurant catering, Holiday Inn Express & Suites, 180 NW Carlos G. Parker
Blvd.
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Monday, Feb. 24, 1 p.m.--
Customer Service of the Month presentation
:
Holiday Inn Express
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Thursday, Feb 27, 7:30 a.m. --
Funding Meeting:
Holiday Inn Express & Suites
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Thursday, Feb 27, 11:30 a.m. --
Ribbon Cutting:
City Auto Services 3509 E. 4th St.
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Thursday, March 5, 8 a.m. --
Finance Committee:
Chamber
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Thursday, March 5, 5 p.m. -- Ribbon cutting: Frills, 100 E 2nd St
- Monday, March 9, 5:15 p.m. -- Board meeting: Sirloin Stockade
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Tuesday, March 10, 4 p.m. --
Tourism Committee:
Chamber
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Monday March 16, 11:15 a.m. --
Ambassador meeting
--Holiday Inn Express & Suites
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Monday March 16, noon -- Luncheon:
The State of our City with Brandt Rydell
is the program with Masfajitas catering. Holiday Inn.
RESERVATIONS NEEDED.
Click here to sign up.
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Wednesday, March 18, noon --
Programs and Services; Noren Thermal Solutions
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Thursday March 26, 7:30 a.m.--
Funding Meeting:
Holiday Inn Express & Suites
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Friday March 27, 11:30 a.m. --
Ribbon cutting
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Northview Christian Church, 2900 N. Main
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Chicken-fried steak dinner
Taylor Area Business Women will serve up a
Captain Red's Chicken-fried steak dinner 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, March 17. Dinner will be drive-through only at the Taylor ISD Main Street
Intermediate School campus,
3102 Main St. Tickets are available from TAB members.
Ash Wednesday Service
First United Methodist Church will offer an "Ashes to go" service at noon Wednesday, Feb. 26, and another Ash Wednesday service a service at 7 p.m. The church is at
907 W Lake Dr, Taylor, TX 76574. To learn more, call 512-352-2593.
Grab your bffs, coworkers, friends & neighbors and play dress-up for a good cause. For a $20 donation, you can help young people across our community look great for prom and other special events. This event puts you in the spotlight as it runs
2:30-5 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 29, at Old Taylor High, 410 W. 7th room 214.
Your donation allows you to peruse and try on gowns in the collection with the help of Cinderella's Closet's fairy godmothers. Pros will be there to help with your hair and make-up while you enjoy hors d'oeuvres and bubbling beverages.
Tickets are limited and available from any fairy godmother, online
HERE, and, if there are any left, at the door.
Drink beer, build homes
Habitat for Humanity of Williamson County is hosting a craft beer festival and fundraiser 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 29, at the Williamson County Expo Center.
Ticket sales are limited so advance purchase is recommended. To purchase tickets or learn more, go to https://williamsonhabitat.org/hopsforhouses/ or call 512-8634344.
Calm, Cool and Invested
Join Carol VanderDys from Edward Jones on Thursday, Mar. 19, at 6 p.m. to learn how to keep your investment goals on track. Held at the Holiday Inn Express and dinner is included. Space is limited so please reserve your spot by calling 512-352-6604
Blood drive
Donate blood at the Baylor Scott & White/Rotary Clubu of Taylor blood drive 12:30-6:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 17. Blood donors in March will receive a free limited-edition "Let's Taco Bout Blood Donation" t-shirt. A photo ID is required. To reserve a time, call Elisabeth at 512-352-4011. Walk-ins are welcome
Preview Day at Temple College Taylor
Friday, Mar. 27 from 9 a.m. to noon. Meet
representatives
from Academic Programs, Student Organizations, Duel Credit Program, Veterans Affairs and Temple scholarships foundations. Please RSVP at www.templejc.edu/preview
Golf tournament
Rotary Club of Taylor is looking for sponsors and players for its annual golf tournament on Friday, April 3, at Mustang Creek Country Club. Proceeds from the event are used to fund the annual Rotary Scholars Banquet which recognizes the top 10% of students graduating from Taylor High and Legacy Early College High School in Taylor. Sponsorships range from $50 to $300 (click
HERE for forms) and registration for a team of four is $300 and includes play, lunch and beverages (click
HERE for the form).
Entertainment calendar
WilCo EXPO: Click
here to look at what's going on out at the Expo Center.
SPJST Post 29:
February's schedule is here. Look hereto find out what's going on in March.
Texas Beer Company: To keep up with everything going on at TBC, click
here
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Marshall's Tavern: Marshall's events are here.
The Loose Screw: See their events here.
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