September

2017

Skinsational

by Michelle

Med Spa

Ribbon Cut-

ting Help us

celebrate the

opening of

Skinsational

by Michelle

Med Spa at a

Ribbon Cut-

ting Cere-

mony Tues-

day, September 26th at 6pm. Skinsational by Michelle Med

Spa is located at 1013 W. San Antonio St. and offers facials,

skin care products, eyebrow & lash bar and more. Call (512)

995-9475 find out more and schedule a service.

Thumper’s BBQ Join us

in welcoming one of our

newest members this Fri-

day, Sept. 8th at 2pm at a

Ribbon Cutting Cere-

mony for Thumper's

BBQ, 1134 S. Colorado

Street. Thumper’s BBQ

also invites you to join

them at their Grand

Opening Celebration the

following Saturday. They will have music, face paint-

ing, watermelon eating competition and more . For

more information call (512)466-0432.

The monthly newsletter of the Lockhart Chamber of Commerce

PromiseLand Church Lockhart Ribbon Cutting Join us in

celebrating the 1st Birthday of one of our newest members

PromiseLand Church Lockhart with a Ribbon Cutting Cere-

mony on Sunday, September 10th at noon after church ser-

vices. There will be special activities for kids including a pet-

ting zoo and free BBQ! PromiseLand Church Lockhart is

Are you interested in making a difference? We would

like to offer you, our member, two great opportunities

to be the change you want for Lockhart. First, we are

currently accepting nominations for a Chamber Board

of Director. The second opportunity is serving on a

Chisholm Trail Roundup Advisory Committee. Call

(512)398-2818 or email staff@lockhartchamber.com

to get involved.

excited to support Lockhart and to grow their involve-

ment with their community. PromiseLand Church

Lockhart worship services are held on Sundays begin-

ning at 10:30am at the Lockhart Junior Hgh School,

500 City Line Road. For more information call (512)

392-4357 or go to PromiseLandLockhart.com

LUNCHEON The monthly Chamber luncheon will be held on Thursday, September 14th at 12 noon at First Lock-hart Baptist Church Connection Center, 200 S. Blanco. This month’s luncheon is sponsored by Great Clips and JDog Junk Removal and Hauling.

The catering will be provided by Delish Deliveries at $10 per member, and $15 per future member. The ‘Member Only’ cash drawing is $50 (You must be present and a member in good standing to win.)

First Lockhart National Bank

Stephanie Hendershot Hill - Edward Jones

Henry’s Restaurant

Glosserman Automotive Center

Capital Farm Credit

Gail Livengood DDS PA

Seton Family of Hospitals

Gaslight Baker Theatre

183 Auto Sales

Green Group Holdings LLC

Pines & Prairies Land Trust

Buffalo Clover Flower Co. Inc.

Snap Fitness

Management & Training Corporation

Twin Liquors

Silent Valley Country Retreat

Greater Austin Orthopaedics Associates

Colley-Aire

The Dancing Center Unlimited II, LLC

Carole Anne Chamberlain Attorney

Independent Cattlemen’s Association of

Texas

Capitol Cleaners

Great Clips Thank you for your investment in the Lockhart Cham-

ber of Commerce.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Sept.8: Ribbon Cutting Thumper’s BBQ 1134 S. Colorado 2pm

Sept.9: Caldwell Co. Habitat for Humanity Wall Raising

Sept.10: Ribbon Cutting PromiseLand Church Lockhart

Sept.10: BINGO at Dale Community Center 6pm

Sept.14: Chamber Luncheon, noon

Sept.15: Diez y Seis de Septiembre Celebration on the square

Sept.16: Diez y Seis de Septiembre Celebration on the square

Sept.16: Lockhart Lions Club Scholarship Benefit Dance

Sept.19: City Council Meeting

Sept.20: Chamber Board Meeting

Sept.22: Moon Over Buffalo @Gaslight-Baker Sept22-Oct 7

Sept.23: 7th Annual Caldwell Co. Coastal Classic Fishing T

Sept.23: 1st Annual “Chip-In” for LISD Golf Tournament

Sept.26: Ribbon Cutting Skinsational by Michelle Med Spa

1013 W. San Antonio St. 6pm

Oct.6: First Fridays Downtown Eat, Drink & Shop Local

Full Community Calendar found at: www.lockhartchamber.com

~SAVE THE DATE~

October 7—Evening with

the authors

October 13&14—HCCO State

Championship BBQ Cook off

October 20 & 21—night ramblings in

a tx graveyard—Caldwell co. His-

torical commission

Meals on Wheels in Lockhart is in need of more deliv-

ery drivers. If you wish to help and are able to pick up

meals at 11:15am from Faith Fe Presbyterian Church

900 Aransas St. contact Alma Schulle 512-376-0908.

RENEWALS Thank you to the following businesses and/or individu-

als that have shown their support for the Chamber and

Lockhart by renewing their membership

WELCOME OUR NEW MEMBERS

Thumper’s BBQ 1134 S. Colorado St.

Lockhart, TX

Texas State Alumni Association - Caldwell

County Chapter Lockhart, TX

(512) 771-8251

PromiseLand Church 500 City Line Road

Lockhart, TX

Skinsational by Michelle Med Spa 1013 W. San Antonio

Lockhart, TX

Central Texas Polo Association 454 Hobby Horse Road

Lockhart, TX

Alzheimer’s Texas Austin, TX

(512) 241-0420

Austrian Farms of Texas Distillery 4607 FM 86

Luling, TX

Thank you for your investment!

How to Handle Bad Publicity on Social

Media

From the National Federation of Independent Busi-

ness, August 2017

“While it might seem like the worst possible sce-

nario, it’s actually one of the easiest to recover and

move on from. Angry and unsatisfied customers

are often the most vocal, and tend to be faster than

happy customers to take to social media. However,

if you handle online complaints properly and pro-

fessionally, you can build more trust and credibility

for your brand.

First, assess the severity and determine whether it’s

from an unhappy customer, a frequent complainer,

or someone trying to be funny, generate attention,

or get something for free. It it’s from a legitimate

unhappy customer or a frequent complainer (and

what they’ve posted is true or accurate), follow up

immediately and explain what’s being done to re-

solve the issue.

If possible—and this is only for serious issues—

politely make an effort to continue the conversation

directly, in person. The offer of privacy helps when

trying to take public attacks and complaints offline.

In the event someone posts something inaccurate,

politely reply with the correct information and be

sure to mention you’re available for any further

questions or concerns. Avoid being argumentative,

and take the time to craft the right response.

If the comment was posted by someone who does-

n't’ appear to be acting maliciously but is attempt-

ing to get shares, likes, or attention with a bad re-

view, don’t engage. Continue to monitor the con-

versation closely so you can step in if necessary.

Remember not to limit your online interactions with

reviews to unhappy customers. If a customer posts

a great review of your products or services, thank

them and share their feedback if appropriate.”

Angela Rawlinson

President/CEO

REBECCA PULLIAM, Chairman

KEITH HESTER , Past Chair

DONALD SCHNEIDER, Chair Elect

ABEL DE LA CRUZ ~ ROBERT ELLIS

ANGELA MEITLER ~ DONALD BURDETT

CLINT ROBERTS ~ CLINT MOHLE RON PETERSON ~ BOBBY HERZOG

ANICE LEBEOUF-RAMIREZ

VANCE RODGERS - JUDGE KENNETH SCHAWE

ROB TOBIAS - SUSAN BOHN

ANGELA RAWLINSON, President/CEO

AMANDA WEST, Executive Assistant

Sponsor a Business after Hours

Business after Hours is held quarterly in the months of

February, May, August and November from 5:30-7pm

and attended by chamber members, customers of spon-

soring business(es), as well as city county officials. It

is an environment for local business people to kick

back with some small bites and beverages in a casual,

relaxed atmosphere after normal business hours. The

sponsoring chamber business has the opportunity to

give a brief presentation about its business and intro-

duce its staff.

Call the Lockhart Chamber at 512-398-2818 for

more details about this and other sponsorship op-

portunities.

September 14

Chamber Luncheon at Noon

First Lockhart Baptist Church -

Connection Center, 200 S. Blanco

$50 ‘Members Only’ Cash Drawing

September 20

Board Meeting

Noon

702 Commerce St.

www.lockhartchamber.com

512-398-2818

JOIN US

MISSION STATEMENT The mission of the

LOCKHART CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

as stated in our by-laws is: “To improve and strengthen the business environment of Lock-hart in order to promote the economic well being of all citizens; to provide services to membership; to communicate views of the business community; to enhance the quality of life for the entire community; to support constructive initiatives on major issues of public policy.”

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

STAFF

5th Annual Veterans Day Fish Fry

For the fifth consecutive year, the Lockhart Chamber of Commerce will be honoring our veterans with a fish fry on Friday, November 10th, noon, at the First Lockhart Baptist Church Connection Center, located at 200 S. Blanco St. Lunch is provided to all veterans and their families free of charge. This event is open to the public and everyone is invited

to attend. At-will donations for non-veteran and non-veteran families are encouraged, but not required. In order to make this event pos-sible, we invite our local citizens and busi-nesses to partner with us. Join us in honor-ing those who’ve given, and continue to give, to protect the freedoms we treasure.

Please help us sponsor this event. Indi-

viduals and businesses that would like to donate may contact the Chamber office at

512-398-2818. ~We would like to take this opportunity to thank

our current sponsors~

Pegasus School, Inc.

Randolph Brooks FCU Caldwell County Republican Party

Green Group Holdings, LLC

Hometown Cinemas

Meitler Storage

The Insurance Team Chicken Express

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