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Page 4 Chamber Works September 2010TailgateFramed Map of 1846 TexasBrenham National BankCertificates for Photography ClassBrenham Portrait Gallery20x24 Family Portrait on LocationBrenham Portrait GalleryGroovy Girl Doll and ClothesBrenham Toy Companyand Teacher SupplyDog Lovers BasketBrenham Veterinary HospitalBriannas Salad Dressing Gift BasketBriannas Fine Salad DressingiPhone 4Brice Milliorn-Edward Jones InvestmentsCotton Gin Gift BasketBurton Cotton Gin MuseumEmbellished Pursewith Beauty SuppliesCapelli SalonOne Night StayComfort Inn & Suites-NavasotaMassages for your Officeand Exams & X RaysCommunity Chiropractic PLLCLaptop ComputerComputer Helpers & Joyce BoekerBrenham Cubs BasketCubs DenFather’s Eye Metal SculptureDay Star Christian BookstoreSkin Wellness Basket & Gift CertificateDeanna Warmke-NouveauCosmecouticalsOne 15 gallon Live Oak TreeDiscount Trees of BrenhamHappy Smiles Gift BasketDr. Bill Reeves, OrthodontistOverhead Door Garage DoorOpener & Chain RailESS GroupOne Night Stay in a Pool SuiteFar View Bed & BreakfastWokFayetteville Propane Co. Inc.Book and Admission PassesGeorge Bush Presidential Library(Continued from Page 3)Collapsible Roller Cooker& Duffle BagRR Donnelley 15 Gift Certificate & BraceletHospice BoutiqueCoors Rolling Cooler & Bucket SeatSaunders DistributingBreakfast at Ingleside BasketIngleside Bed & BreakfastAshley Recliner RockerSelect FurnishingsLarge PlantJim & Ellen EllisonBasic Health Fair Packageand Flu ShotsTickets to Clay WalkerScott & White Hospital - Brenhamat Cynthia Woods PavilionKTEX 106 FM & KWHI Radio250 Custom-printedCollapsible KooziesTwo 25 Gas CardsShirts Caps & MoreK&M GroceryPair of Skates & Five Skating PassesConsultation &Silver Wings BallroomOne Month Fitness ClassesLete Phillips Exercise StudioWine Gift BasketStanpac10 Pizza CertificatesLittle CaesarsOutdoor Tabletop Grillwith State of Texas Engraved Seal“House Divided” UT/A&MState Representative Lois W. KolkhorstDeluxe Gift BasketLuedemann Mill & Grocery4 Texas A&MBasketball TicketsUSA Olympic Back PackTexas Commercial WasteMary & Don Wilhelm10 One-Year SubscriptionsRiesling & Piesporter German WinesTexas LIVE MagazineMary & Don Wilhelm2 Beautiful Beaded Necklaces 50 Gift CardThe Beaded StringM&C EquipmentTwilight Fan Gift PackAstros Baseball Tickets – 8The Book NookMIC GroupIntro to Baby Signing TimeGolf Cart Bag & 54 Qt AluminumThe Book NookInsulated Ice ChestMike Hopkins DistributingFluffy Robe, Express TeethWhitening & Aqua DetoxFinancial Planning & Portfolio AnalysisThyme Day Spa & SalonMitchell Clark & CompanyTwo 40 Gift CertificatesCandle & Body Lotion Gift BasketToad Hollow Ice HouseNever Newer FashionsPrinting of 1,000 Color FlyersSwarovski Crystal Necklace,Tops Printing in BryanEarrings & Bracelet SetNorman’s PharmacySubscription to UnityTheatre’s 16th SeasonRooster PaintingUnity TheatreParcel PlusXbox 360 EliteCraftsman Drill ComboWal Mart SupercenterParts & MoreSamsung Blu-ray Disk Player1881 Uncirculated Silver DollarWal Mart SupercenterPeggy KramerConcealed HandgunPleasant Hill Gift BasketLicense Class for 2Pleasant Hill WineryWashington County Shooting ClubRyobi Combo KitHome Depot5 Piece Luggage SetGlenwood PrenzlerPortable Device Charger StationRadio Shack500 Color Business Cards & 100 FlyersWebb PrintingChocolates, Wine & Nuts Gift BasketHeritage Texas Country PropertiesKnife SetRau’s Meat CenterDallas Cowboys Folding CoolerWright Distributing Co.This was the Chamber’s only fundraising event for the year. Proceeds go towardChamber programs and activities and helpkeep membership dues among the lowestlevel in the state.The Chamber could not have hostedsuch an enjoyable event without the support of the many sponsors listed in this article. Please join us in thanking them fortheir community spirit by patronizing theirbusinesses.Germania’s table was proudly decorated with the Cub Baseball 2010 StateChampionship trophy and jerseys!Chamber board member LaVerne Krumreyand Blue Blazers Florence Julian and DonWilhelm manned the Raffle table andhelped draw fifty winners!Sports Doc is congratulated after Dr.Donald Draehn buys a second sky-divingauction package and announces it’s for EdPothul to jump.Connie and Ken Hall enjoyed dancing to livemusic by Off The Record.

Chamber Works September 2010 Page 5Leadership Washington CountyA New Year Begins The 2011 class of Leadership Washington County recently embarked on a journey of discovery with 24 members.Leadership Washington County is a program designed to educateand prepare participants for leadership positions through learningexperiences and an expanded knowledge of community resourcesand issues. Participants will meet monthly through May 2011.Their first destination was a Team-Building Retreat held at CampFor All and led by Kurt Podeszwa. Even as the class members enjoyed the bus ride through the countryside, they began to discovercommon interests with new acquaintances. The group completedseveral physically and mentally challenging activities.The first of these challenges was to travel the high seas on “Captain Kurt’s” (imaginary) ship. All hands were on deck and readyto follow Captain’s orders. The activity was best described byclass member Eric Berg as “a wicked game of Simon Says.” Therest of the morning’s challenges brought out leadership skills andtraits that some participants didn’t even know they had. They discovered new ways to work effectively in groups and on their own.The afternoon session focused on the traits of Leading Leadersand the importance of effective communication.Melissa Waggoner, volunteer supervisor, explained the manyvolunteer opportunities at Camp for All which hosts 7000 campers annually.The day concluded with a walking tour guided by Camp For Alldirector Kurt Podeszwa. This amazing state-of-the-art facility istotally barrier-free, not just accessible. There are no stairs, all bathrooms and shower stalls are wheelchair accessible (not just one),sidewalks are concrete and wide enough for two wheelchairs, andthere is even a tree house for all!At Camp For All, children and adults with special needs andchallenging illnesses have the opportunity to experience horseback riding, canoeing, fishing, archery, water activities, teamsports, arts and crafts, nature programs, and much more at theirown level. A highlight of the tour was meeting “Forest” the African Spurred Tortoise.The focus of the next session will be Communication Skills onSeptember 23. Dick Hammond from Leadership On The Movewill return to Brenham to lead the session. Class members willlearn about their personal communication styles and the styles ofothers-both in the workplace and at home. They will also learn thebasics of board meetings and effective committee meetings.Special thanks to the American Red Cross for allowing the useof its facility for the Communication session.The October session will focus on Education and will be facilitated by Tammy Jaster, City of Brenham-Blue Bell Aquatic Center(Class of 2010) and Steven Siemsglusz, Brenham ISD-BrenhamElementary (Class of 2010).LWC Class of 2011Lea Bartay, Bartay Chiropractic; Eric Berg, Assistant County Attorney; Kyle Boer, Bluebonnet Electric; Jason Bontrager,Blinn College; Chris Brewster, Parcel Plus; Michele Ebner, MICGroup; Brian Fathauer, Brenham National Bank; Pam Green,RE/MAX Advantage; Joe Greenberg, Moorman, Tate, Urquhart,Haley, Upchurch & Yates; Liz Hopkins, Mike Hopkins Distributing; Justin Hyde, Christ Church Brenham; Chris Jackson, Cityof Brenham Police Department; Catherine Kenjura, Lacina, Kenjura & Haevischer; Clint Kolby, Economic Development Foundation of Brenham; Jeanne Luedemann, Washington CountyChamber of Commerce; Benjamin Menjares, Brenham HousingAuthority; James Pharaon, Germainia Insurance; Eric Plagens,Blue Bell Creameries; Elizabeth Price, Upchurch Architects; Jeffrey Sadler, Del Sol Food Company/Briannas; Sara Schramm,Blue Bell Creameries; Monte Shields, Brenham ISD; Scot Sommerlatte, MIC Group; and Brenda Stelwagen, Blue Bell AquaticCenter-City of Brenham.Pam Green, Clint Kolby, Jeffrey Sadler and ScotSommerlatte celebrate “a job well done!”Catherine Kenjura prepares to toss a Frisbee as tennisballs, bean bags and rubber chickens fly through theair during a group juggling event. Chris Brewster,Jason Bontrager and Eric Plagens watch for what’snext.“Excuse me, wouldn’t this be easier without the blindfolds?” Team members navigate their way through amaze.The Class of 2011 went through the Jump RopeChallenge. Strategy and perseverance paid off and thetask was completed successfully.During a fast-paced team-building exercise: “Aye,Aye!” Captain Kurt.James Pharaon and Justin Hyde calculate the nextmove.LWC Alumni Association annual meetingOn Wednesday, Sept. 29, the annual Open Meeting for all alumniof the LWC program will be held.It will start at 11:30 a.m. at the Cannery Kitchen, Alamo Street, Brenham.Everyone who has beenthrough the Leadership programis invited to attend, regardless ofwhether you have ever joined thealumni association previously.2009-10 chair LaVerne Krumrey will pass along the leadershiprole to John Tatum, who will takeover as chair for 2010-11. Johnwill discuss what events and service opportunities there will be inthe new year. This is a great timeto reconnect with other Leadershipprogram graduates you know andconnect with new ones.Please RSVP if you plan to attend no later than noon on Monday,Sept. 27, to alumni@brenhamtexas.com or (979) 836-3695.

Page 6 Chamber Works September 2010Tourism NewsOldest County Fair in TexasLet the good times roll at the oldest county fair in Texas!The 142nd annual Washington County Fair will be heldSept. 15-18 at the Washington County Fairgrounds in Brenham.Get ready forthe excitement andthrills of the rodeo,plus great musicalentertainment fromfavorites such asRestless Heart, TwoTons of Steel, Kristen Kelly and theModern Day Drifters, the Kyle Bennett Band, RandyRogers, Roger Creager, Jerry Audleyand Nashville starJoe Nichols.Enjoy the tantalizing aroma of turkey legs and corndogs, the shrieks and squeals of laughter from spinningcarnival rides, and the variety of fair exhibits, livestockjudging and more, all at this year’s county fair.Family time can also be enjoyed at the fair, with a Children’s Petting Zoo, Pony Rides, Antique Farm Equipment,Texas Rodeo, livestock shows, and of course the crowningof the Fair Queen.Grab your boots and cowboy hat and join us at the Fair.For a schedule of events, visit www.WashingtonCoFair.com online.and see four plays for the price of three!The rest of the season includes Souvenir – A Play withMusic by Stephen Temperly on Feb. 3-20, Charley’s Aunt– A Farce by Brandon Thomas on Mar. 31-Apr. 17, andLittle Mary Sunshine - A Musical by Rick Besoyan onJune 9-26.For ticket information, call (979) 830-8358 or visit www.UnityBrenham.org.Barn Dance toBenefit Burton Cotton GinJoin in the fun for a boot scootin’ good time as the BurtonCotton Gin Museum hosts the seventh annual Barn Dance& Dinner Gala on Saturday, October 9. The event will beheld at Silver Wings Ballroom in Brenham this year.Enjoy a barbecue dinner and complimentary drinks, listen to the musical sounds of the Castillo Brothers from6:30-8:30 pm, then bid for some Texas-size prizes duringthe live auction.Beginning at 9:30, dance ‘til midnight with the Clayton Adams Band. Tickets are available at the Chamber, KTEX Radio in downtown Brenham or at the Burton CottonGin.Proceeds from this event support the maintenance andpreservation of the historic 1914 Burton Farmers Gin, theoldest operating cotton gin in America!For more information, call (979) 289-3378 or visit CottonGinMuseum.org.With Lu Hollander and Seneca McAdams (right) at therecent Tx Assoc. of Convention & Visitors Bureaus conference are Charlie McIlvain, Granbury CVB; JennileeLatimer, Abilene CVB; and Rebecca Ybarra-Ramirez, SanMarcos CVB. The annual conference of tourism industryprofessionals was held in Lubbock in August.Greater Tuna(It’s a Comedy, not a Casserole!)What began almost 30 years ago in Austin and has sincebeen performed to howling success all over the nation, finally lands in Brenham, when Unity Theatre serves up aheaping helping of Greater Tuna.In this comedy by Jaston Williams, Joe Sears and EdHoward, directed by Julia Traber and starring Jon Egging and Joshua Estrada, this Lone Star classic tells the taleof one day in the life of the third smallest town in Texas.There are some 20-odd (and odd they are) characters inthis play, all played by two game actors who take on themanners, dress and sometimes the dresses of this host ofhome-grown grown-ups, youngsters and oldsters.Greater Tuna will run Sept. 30 – Oct. 17. Performancesare held on Thursdays at 7:30 p.m., Friday and Saturdays at8 p.m. and Sundays at 4 p.m. Reserved seats are 25. Note-- you can still subscribe for the whole wonderful seasonMary Tom Middlebrooks and Edward Smith lead a dedication of a new Texas Historical Commission marker recognizing the historic Farmers State Bank and Reinstein Storein downtown Chappell Hill.A family from Houston finds clusters of grapes to cut andthen stomp to earn a commemorative T-shirt. Both PleasantHill Winery and Windy Winery provided these activitiesfrom mid-July to mid-August.Working for YOU!As a Chamber member, your promotional information is seen by thousands of people every month . both on displayin the Visitor Center and also on the Chamber website. Here are totals from two ways we track the exposure:Walk-In Visitors2010January— 1,056February — 1,025March — 1,856April — 2,694May — 1,218June — 1,215July — 1,370August — 1,218Website Unique Visitors2010January— 6,536February — 6,850March — 15,571April — 18,397May — 7,713June — 7,940July — 8,893August — 7,390Website Total Hits2010January— N/AFebruary — N/AMarch — N/AApril — N/AMay — N/AJune — N/AJuly — N/AAugust — 30,100Here’s a quick peek at the interior restoration work underway at the Simon Theatre. The space shown will house thenew Downtown Visitor Center.

Chamber Works September 2010 Page 7Leadership for High School StudentsThe 2010 Junior Leadership programwill kick off in October, and the Chamber will soon be looking for 25 highschool juniors and seniors to participate.This abbreviated version of the Leadership Washington County program foradults is designed to educate, train andmotivate area high school students tobecome leaders within their schools andcommunities. The program providesstudents with information and leadership skills and prepares them for service to the public.Participants go through an eightweek program that gives a behind-the-scenes look at community operationsand introduces them to WashingtonCounty’s elected and civic leaders.High school juniors and seniors inWashington County are eligible to apply for the Junior Leadership program.In order to allow for adequate class interaction and organization, the classis limited to 25 participants. To apply,pick up an application at the Chamberand return it by September 27. Applications will be confidentially reviewedby a selection committee and the top 25applicants will be accepted into the program.Sept 25-Oct 2LaBahia Antiques Fall Antique ShowHeld in conjunction with the Round TopAntiques Fair, make this your first stop!LaBahia Hall on TX 237 just south of Hwy.290, free admission (979-289-2684, www.labahiaantiques.com).Sept 27New Beginnings Golf Tournament5th annual golf tournament, 9am-2pm,Brenham Country Club, 75 per person,lunch carts and range balls included, register by Sept 20, tournament benefits NewBeginnings Life Ministries with servicessuch a parenting classes, abstinence education, crisis pregnancy center, resale shopand men’s ministry (979-836-0397, www.brenhampregnancysupport.com).Sept 28-Oct 2Marburger Farm Antique ShowMore than 350 antique dealers on 43 acres,full service café, 10 admission good allweek, Marburger Farm, Round Top (800999-2148,www.roundtop-marburger.com).Sept 29-Oct 243rd Annual Round Top Antiques FairThe show that started it all is one of the10 Best Antique Fairs in the Country withover 350 upscale antique vendors acrossfour sites including the Big Red Barn, acresof free parking, 10 admission covers alldays and locations, Hwy 237 in Round Top(512-237-4747or www.roundtoptexasantiques.com).Sept 30 – Oct 3Unity Theatre presents “Greater Tuna”Come and meet the residents of Tuna, the“third smallest town” in Texas. The townmay be small, but the personalities are big,played by two actors whose quick wit andeven faster costume changes will make youlaugh ‘til you cry for more, Thurs 7:30pm,Fri & Sat 8pm, Sun 4pm, call for tickets,Unity Theatre, 300 Church St., DowntownBrenham (979-830-8358, www.unitybrenham.org).Jr. Leadership students attend a session on Healthcare and see behind-the-scenes of EMS operations.Calendar(Continued from Page 8)Sept 30Oct 5, 12, 29Ribbon Cutting:Artistic Originality Lecture SeriesBlinn College-Mobile Go CenterSeries of lectures which will examine aBlinn College Student Center, Brenham.large group of original works of visual artfrom Paleolithic to Post-Modernism, preSt. Paul’s Christian Day School Annual sented by Dr. Fernando Casas, 1-3pm, 60Fundraiserfor 3 lectures, SBDC at Blinn College, 60BBQ sausage dinner with all trimmings, (info@lifetimelearningbrenham.org).dine-in or drive-thru 4:30-7:30pm, silentand live auction, Cake/Book walk, West- Oct 5-6ern Children Choir, bake sale and more, Concealed Handgun License Class5-8:30pm, Washington County Events One day class from the Washington CountyCenter, 1305 E. Blue Bell Road, Brenham Shooting Club, pistols provided, 110 full(gmjanner@yahoo.com).class, renewal class 75, time TBA, callfor reservations (979-836-0986, fclay1@swbell.net).Oct 1-17Oct 5Unity Theatre presents “Greater Tuna”Come and meet the residents of Tuna, National Night Out in Independencethe “third smallest town” in Texas. Thurs Independence Community Events hosts7:30pm, Fri & Sat 8pm, Sun 4pm, call for National Night Out, burgers and drinks,tickets, Unity Theatre, 300 Church St., music by the Wranglers, 6pm, IndepenDowntown Brenham (979-830-8358, www. dence General Store, 9400 LueckemeyerRd (979-830-3461, audreys@texasbb.unitybrenham.org).com).Oct 2Oct 7, 14, 21, 28Wash. Co. Rotary’s Demolition DerbyA smashing good time! Come early, meet Adult Ballet Exercisethe drivers & see the cars up close. Don’t No previous training required, or come andmiss the Powder Puff heat, where the win- experience classical ballet you studied as aning lady will compete in finals. Also child, Tuesdays through Nov. 18, 120 forclowns, face painting, games and prizes, 12 classes, Round Top Festival Institute,hosted by the Rotary Club of Washington 248 Jaster Rd., Service Bldg. No. 9, RoundCounty, 10 adults, 5 kids 12&under, Top (lovejoydance@gmail.com).from 5-9pm, Washington County Fairgrounds, 1305 E. Blue Bell Rd, Brenham Oct 9-10Scarecrow Festival(979-836-5401, www.wcrotaryclub.org).Stroll through this historic town and enjo

Four Blinn Athletics Season Passes Blinn College Country Store Gift Basket Blue Bell Creameries Round Trip for 4 to Northgate in College Station Bluebonnet Cabs Framed Barnwood Texas Flag Bluebonnet Electric Pedicure & Gift Basket Boehm Clinic One Stay in Texan Suite Brazos Bed & Breakfast 30 Astros Baseball Tickets Brenham Abstract & Title Co.