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NEW YEAR”S EVE GALA
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� December 2004 �
Don’t Miss Out On The
Best New Year’s Eve Gala Ever!
Buy Your Tickets Now!
The Seguin Area Chamber of Commerce is working on plans for the upcoming
New Year’s Eve Gala to be held on Friday, December 31 at the KC Hall.
Guests need not worry about cooking and cleaning the kitchen because heavy hor ‘douvres will be served,
including large shrimp, beer, wine and setups will be provided and guests are invited to BYOB. The entertainment
will be an even amount of rock and roll by The Harleys and country music by Boot Strap. We’ll have all the ingredients necessary for a really great party here in town where you can ring in the New Year’s with your friends!
Make plans to attend this local, smoke-free party in Seguin and help support your community. A portion of the
proceeds from this event are dedicated towards economic development. Tickets are $50 per person and available
at the Chamber office, Cascades, Gift and Gourmet, KWED/Seguin Daily News and Seguin Gazette-Enterprise.
Advance ticket sales and only 550 tickets will be sold- there will be no tickets sold at the door.
Thursday, December 9
5 p.m. - 7 p.m.
sponsored by:
Goooood Morning
Seguin!
New Monthly Membership
Breakfast
There is an Attendance Drawing of $25 cash. Remember, there is
NO CHARGE for Chamber members to attend the Mixer, simply RSVP.
Don’t miss this great networking opportunity bring plenty of business cards to exchange!
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The Chamber will host "Good Morning
Seguin," its first 7:00 a.m. monthly membership
breakfast on Wednesday, January 12th at the
Texas Agricultural Education and Heritage Center.
RSVP by calling 379-6382 or
email [email protected] Mark your calendars and check out next month's
Business Line to learn what excitement is in store
for those who attend the breakfast.
People do business with people they know!
Visit our website at www.seguinchamber.com
Inside...
New Members Listing
Family Friendly Business
www.seguinchamber.com
M2M Discounts
Membership Renewals
Page 2 • December 2004 • Seguin Area Chamber of Commerce
We’re Here For You!
CHAMBER STAFF
President
Rob Cunningham . . . [email protected]
Convention & Visitors Bureau Director
Sherry Nefford . . . [email protected]
Office Manager
Kendy Gravett . . . [email protected]
Membership Director
Laura Nash. . . . . [email protected]
Convention & Visitors Bureau
Assistant
OFFICERS AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS
CHAIR
Terry Boehnke
CHAIR-ELECT
Darren Dunn
VICE CHAIRS
Gloria A. Kinz
Ken Reininger
Kay Martin
TREASURER
Mark Herbold
PAST CHAIRS
Phil Seidenberger
Bill Ermel
PRESIDENT
Rob Cunningham
DIRECTORS
Sharon Bettis
Claudia Briell
Danny Dubose
Mickey Franz
Steve Johnson
Larry Lippe
Kathy McCulloch
Pat Sagebiel
Jennifer Schulze
Mark Stautzenberger
Dr. Bill Tarver
Randy Worden
Mission Statement:
To promote commercial, industrial, educational,
tourism and agricultural development
Seguin Area Chamber of Commerce
P.O. Box 710 Seguin, Texas 78155
(830) 379-6382
www.seguinchamber.com
November proved to be a very busy
November brought us the
month for your chamber. A memberclose of football season for our area
ship event was held that brought in over
teams. Congratulations to all of the
100 new members to our organization. A
players and coaches for representing their schools and community
big thank you to all that worked to make
with such pride and dignity. Please
this event such a success. It is not too
know that these folks are one of the
late. Membership is an ongoing event.
best marketing tools we have for our
Please make every effort to involve those
community and they are to be comaround you in this organization. Another
mended for a job well done.
note of thanks goes to Richard Hailey and
his wife for the wonderful hospitality that
Our hearts go out to the victhey provided at the November mixer that
THE CHAIR
tims
of
the
November 22nd flood.
was held at the Pig Stand. The food was
by Terry Boehnke
Once again, we are seeing our comgreat and once again no one won the drawing so the pot is up to $1400. Be sure to
munity come together to help those
make the December mixer that will be hosted by First
that are so desperately in need at this time. Please make
Commercial Bank on the 9th.
every effort to lend any kind of hand that you can. Call
your chamber office to see what you can do to lend any
aide.
There are many changes occurring at the chamber
office. You will see some new faces as well as some
December brings us the largest shopping month of
familiar ones in new positions. Congratulations to
the year. Please shop Seguin first and frequently. Our
Kendy Gravett on the promotion to office manager.
area merchants count on our citizens for support and the
Kendy replaces Patsy Heckmann after Patsy's 21 years
sales tax that you pay here benefits your city and adds
of service. We wish Patsy well as she enters retirement
to the quality of life that we all expect to enjoy here in
and we look for Kendy to take the ball and run as she
assumes her new position. Your chamber president, Rob Seguin.
Cunningham, is in the process of filling the position
Have a wonderful Christmas and a very Happy
that Kendy vacated as well as going through the process
New Year!
necessary to replace the Special Events Coordinator.
Debie Cone has moved on to teach school in Nixon and
See you around the chamber!
we wish her well in that endeavor.
Plans are already in the works for Business
Showcase that takes place every March. The theme this
year will be Viva Las Vegas. Make plans to participate
and to attend.
NEW
members
Page 6 • December 2004 • Seguin Area Chamber of Commerce
3 Phase Electric
AAA Network Services
AACOG
Alarm Automation
All American Pest Control
All Angles Construction
Auto Worx
Baethge Insurance
Behavioral Therapy
Bergfeld Tool Rental
Black Castle Construction
Bluebonnet Chrysler Dodge
C & S Photography
Cable Span
Candice Prinz
Carol Mangham
Carol Nored
Carter Memorials
CB Ellis Real Estate
Central Texas Metal Roofing
Central Texas Plumbing
CiCi's Pizza
City Auto
City II Country Lawn Service
Clarence Frase
Colonial Complex
Crossroads Legal Video
CTX Unwired
CW Traegar/Wincar
Dale Cumberland Home Inspections
Dale Stolewerk General Contractor
Darlene Valenta
Dr. Colvin
Dr. Frets
Dr. Haverlah
A special thank you to our many
team members and volunteers who
helped make this membership event
such a success!
Bill Keller
Leroy Alves
Fonda Mathis
Phil Seidenberger
Ron Heinemeyer
Steve Anderson
Monty Tros
Linda Dietz
Mike Heckman
Bonnie Bartles
Shelly Johnston
Kelli Perrill
Lori Dietert
A Membership Event was held November 1, 2 & 3 and over 100 new
members were welcomed to the Chamber. The Chamber would like
to give a special thanks to GVH for donating the Kite Room for the
Kickoff Breakfast, Wells Fargo bank for the use of the upstairs meeting
room during the drive, Ambassadors for being our runners, and all of
the volunteers/team members who donated their time to make this event
so successful. WELCOME NEW MEMBERS!
Dr. Howard Soloman
Dr. Irvin Sahni
Dr. Kuo
Dr. Majors/Dr. Campos
Dr. Solomon
Dr. Vela/ Seguin Surgical Center
Eden Home
Entek Manufacturing
Eve Hiner
Fancy Nails
Gage Furniture
Gil Michanical
Grace Lutheran Church
Guadalupe Valley Memorial Park
GVH Wellness Center
Heavenly Hot Tubs
Herbold Brothers Water Well
Home Depot
Home Instead
Howard Plumbing Co.
Insurance Options
Irene Garza
Jack Hampton Inspections
Jackie Waldrip
James Blair
Janie Sanchez
Jim Blair
John Brannon
Kanin Financial
Kindred Hospital
Klein-Peters
Landura Appraisal
Lee Wilson
Louis Reyes Allstate Ins.
Mark Flannagan
Rebecca Schmidt
Trey Lorenz
Tammi Smith
Jennifer Kolbe
Kathy Bouler
Andrew Stevens
Beverly Koepsel
Kermit Westerholm
Kay Martin
Larry Taylor
Greg Winters
Tina Pape
Leann Cox
Karen McMillan
Dale Hawkins
Renee Whitwell
Steve Koehler
Mickey Franz
Fanny Harkins
Steve Anglin
Robin Campbell
Missy Sagebiel
RH Garcia
Pat Grigg
Debbie Goldborn
Helene Stadtmueller
Mark Wallock
Miculka Mechanical
nii Communications
Oak Creek Home Center
OHM Electric
Our Lady of Guadalupe Church
Owen Mechanial
Paul Soto
Postal Plus
Preferred Graphics
Premier Orthapedic
Pro Auto
RAM Custom Homes
Ramos Construction
Rose Carne
Roy Aguire Construction
Rummer Medical Distribution
Santana Garza Construction
Seguin Youth Services
Sign Arts
Stan Burrier
Steve Tshope
Su Casa Café
Sue Ann Engrbock
Tan & Body Salon
Terry Wells
Texas Ski Ranch
The Country Church
Thomas Schleier & Associates
Thrive Fellowship
Tina Van Booven
Tom Brawner
Tom Crump Attorney at Law
United Flag
Wilton Krause Septic & Mini Storage
Jack Walker
Carol Mangham
Michelle Rambaut
Melba Brashears
Mark Porter
Denise Kirsh
Dawn Lynn
Jeremy Roy
Michelle Elsik
Kelly Shevelbein
Amy Gibbs
Adalina Duran
Jennifer Schultze
Steve Johnson
Bettie Ellis
Charles Villeneuve
Rhonda Pagal
Basil Kallies
Natalie Wright
Harry Dietz
Teresa VanBooven
Mike Andrews
Seguin Area Chamber of Commerce • December 2004 • Page 3
Membership
Renewals
Thank you to the members who have renewed
their membership investment since the last Business Line We appreciate your continued support!
Glenewinkel Photography
Fleming Eye Care
Servpro Cleaning Services
KAREN MCMILLAN REALTORS®
Seguin Electric Company
State Farm Insurance, Basil Shields
State Farm Insurance, Mark Herbold
Mobility Store
DEW Properties, LP
Cascades Gift Shop
Viola's Flower Shop
CTX Unwired, Inc.
Arlene Jiminez Hypnosis Center
Pickett's Fine Art & Frame Shop
Gene Tiemann Insurance Agency
Sign Arts
J.W. Reneau Poultry & Egg, Inc.
Chiro Java
Dr. L. R. Elsik
Special Thanks
Thank you to our many wonderful contributors that helped make Patsy Heckmann’s Surprise
Retirement Party such a success! Without the help of so many of you businesses and individuals,
we would not have been able to send Patsy off in style like we did.
All Occasions Catering, Dietz Flower Shop, SMI-Texas,
Texas Agricultural Heritage & Educational Center, Viola’s Flower Shop
Thank you to Stan McKenzie for serving as our Master of Ceremonies for the
SEGUIN AREA ECONOMIC INDICATORS
Report prepared by the City of Seguin, Economic Development Department.
Sources: City of Seguin (Economic Development, Planning & Codes, Utilities), TWC, Comptroller of Public Accounts
UNEMPLOYMENT
RATE
NUMBER
UNEMPLOYED
NUMBER
EMPLOYED
CIVILIAN LABOR
FORCE
EMPLOYMENT
DATA
Aug 04 Aug 03
Aug 04
Aug 03
Aug 04
Aug 03
Aug 04
Aug 03
Seguin
13,165
13,042
12,498
12,241
667
801
5.1%
6.1%
Guadalupe County
50,848
50,218
48,972
47,965
1,876
2,253
3.7%
4.5%
Texas
(seasonally adjusted)
United States
(seasonally adjusted)
11.1 mil
10.9 mil
10.3mil
10.2mil
.62 mil
.74 mil
5.7%
6.8%
148 mil
147 mil
140 mil
138 mil
8.0 mil
8.9 mil
5.4%
6.1%
SALES TAX REBATES - Seguin
Aug 04
$377,420
Aug 03
% Change
July 04
July 03
% Change
YTD TOTAL
YTD % Change
$295,833
27.57
$293,382
$311,311
-5.75%
$2,530,041
7.44%
UTILITIES - ELECTRIC
Overall KW Consumed
# Residential customers
# Commercial/LPL/Industrial/Tysons/RNPP/Hexcel
Aug 04
25,821,158
6,597
887/287/7/1/1/1
Aug 03
26,093,594
6,626
865/296/7/1/1/1
Page 4 • December 2004 • Seguin Area Chamber of Commerce
RIBBON CUTTINGS
The Seguin Area Chamber of Commerce
held a ribbon cutting for Allstate Insurance
located at 813 N. Hwy. 123 Bypass, Suite
A. Business hours are Monday - Friday 9
a.m.-6 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Wendell Smith is the owner of Allstate
Insurance that provides auto, property,
commercial and life insurance. In addition,
the agency staff members offer guidance
and counseling about those
products, helping customers choose what insurance coverages best meet
The Seguin Area Chamber of Commerce
held a ribbon cutting for Behavioral
Therapy Clinic located at 268 N. Hwy.
123 Bypass. The office is opened
Monday-Friday 8 a.m. -12 noon and 1
p.m.-5 p.m. Owned by Jane Tomlinson,
Behavioral Therapy Clinic is managed by
Shirley Loeffelholz and provides
mental health wellness, counseling for anger management, depression and
other anxieties as well as counseling for individuals placed on probation or
parole. For more information or to make an appointment, call (830) 379-1949.
The Seguin Area Chamber of
Commerce held a ribbon
cutting for Eagle Rentals, Inc.
located at 315 S. Loop 123. Owned
by James and Willie Strange, Eagle
Rentals, Inc. is managed by Michael
Holdman. Business hours are
Monday - Saturday 7 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Eagle Rentals strives to provide its
customers with the best quality equipment needed for construction, home
improvement, party, and event rental. From lawn and garden tools to earth
moving equipment, “We will find the right tool for the right job.” Our party
consultants are ready and willing to help you plan an event you can host with
confidence. Feel free to call (830) 303-2600 or come by the new showroom
and have a cup of coffee.
BEAUTIFICATION
LEADERSHIP AWARD
GIVEN TO MAGIC SHEARS
The Beautification Committee
presents the Beautification Leadership
Award to businesses that demonstrate
outstanding beautification efforts in
establishing and maintaining aesthetically pleasing surroundings that promote pride in our community. Van Bui
with Magic Shears is our current award
recipient.
Congratulations to Van and her staff
MARK YOUR
CALENDAR!
The Business Showcase
Committee is making plans for this
years “Viva Las Vegas” to be held on
March 8 and March 9, 2005. Packets
have already gone out to last years
participants. The deadline to return
your completed registration form
and deposit is Friday, December 10.
If you are interested in participating in Business Showcase by
serving on the committee or having a booth, contact the Chamber
office. This is a great marketing opportunity.
DECEMBER COMMUNITY CALENDAR
2
3
Holiday Stroll Night Parade, 6:30 p.m. (830-401-2448)
Holiday Stroll in Central Park, 6:30 p.m. Downtown
Blue Santa Benefit Concert, Austin Street Live with The
Harley's, 8 pm -12 am, $5 admission or new/unwrapped toy
3-4
Christmas Vesper Service, 4 p.m. Texas Lutheran University
4
Kingsbury Methodist Church Annual Chili Fest,
11 a.m. - 6 p.m. 830-372-1444
Seguin FFA Boosters - Swine Barn 379-3796
5
Yulefest Arts & Crafts Sale 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Coliseum,
Margie Hoover 379-6536
Christmas Arts & Crafts, Lunch, Hillcrest Assembly of God
(across from Wal-Mart) 12 - 2 p.m.
Seguin Swine Breeders - Swine Barn 379-1972
Tommy McKinny Team Roping - Arena 305-1897
7
Bluebonnet 4H Club Meeting - Hall of Fame 379-0251
8
Bluebonnet 4H Horse Project Group - Arena 379-0251
10-12 Private Party - Dance Floor
11
Navarro FFA Chapter Show - Swine Barn 372-1931 x4600
11 - 12 Holiday Tour of Heritage Homes, 2 - 5 p.m. Sat. and Sun., $8
in advance or $10 door, Tour Vintage homes decorated for the
holidays. Proceeds benefit Seguin Conservation Society,
Gloria Kinz 372-1001
11-12 Alamo Area Youth Horse Assoc.
12
Mid Texas Symphony Holiday Concert, 4 p.m., TLU
14
Board Meeting - Hall of Fame
15
Guadalupe Co. 4H Horse club meeting - Arena 379-0251
19
Las Posadas, Downtown, 6 p.m. (830-401-2448)
Christmas in Seguin Community Meal, Coliseum 3:30-7 p.m.
(Helena 830-401-2480, Dianne 830-401-2786)
21
4H Goat Club Meeting - Hall of Fame
22
Bluebonnet 4H Horse Project Group - Arena 379-0450
29
Guadalupe Co. 4H Horse Club Meeting - Arena 379-0450
31
New Year's Eve Dance, Coliseum 6 p.m.(Lucy 830-303-8565)
Chamber of Commerce New Year's Gala, KC Hall (379-6382)
Seguin Area Chamber of Commerce • December 2004 • Page 5
COMMITTEE REPORTS
BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE
CHAIR - James Dietz, Dietz Tractor
Seguin is bright and brilliant for the holiday season with the Beautification Committee's Light Up Seguin Contest in full swing. Stay tuned for the winners
to be announced at the Business "After Hours" Mixer on December 9 at First Commercial Bank and also in the January newsletter. The Beautification
Committee is looking for some individuals who will help this committee be a stronger force in our community - people who take pride in Seguin and realize
that it takes some work to keep our town beautiful. Please come to our next meeting at the Chamber office on Monday, January 24, 2005 at 5:15 p.m.
EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP COMMITTEE
CHAIR - Fonda Mathis, Texas Lutheran University
The education committee does not meet in November. Our next and last meeting for the year is December 1 , 2004. On agenda is a special presentation
by Seguin Youth Services, the discussion of setting up a meeting for the first of the year to discuss in-school banking, and a status update of the Family
Friendly Business Program.
AMBASSADORS COMMITTEE
CHAIR - Mary Newman, McNeal, Garner, Lippe
The Ambassadors met at the Seguin Silver Center for their November meeting. New member, Shawn Martinez with First Commercial Bank was welcomed
and Kendy Gravett was introduced to the committee as our new Chamber liaison. The ambassadors honored Ms. Patsy Heckmann with a diamond necklace for her years of service to this committee. During November the ambassadors held ribbon cuttings for Eagle Rentals and Behavioral Therapy Clinic.
They also assisted with the membership drive held at Wells Fargo Bank. Be sure and look for the ambassadors on the Winter Wonderland float in the
Christmas Parade.
LEADERSHIP SEGUIN CLASS
Coordinators - Syndee Bundick, Westerholm-Koehler and Tammy Thompson, Alamo Industrial
November was a journey of Seguin's History & Tourism for the Leadership Class. The day began with riding the "True Women Tour" stopping at the home
of Mrs. Virginia Woods, then visiting the Seguin Conservation Society, Sebastopol, Moore House, Kingsbury Vintage Aviation Museum, and Wilson Pottery.
Thank yous go out to Sherry Nefford and Dottsy Dwyer, facilitators for the day, Mike Heckmann of All Occasions Catering for providing lunch, and to the
destinations for your time and hospitality. December will focus on Health and Communication high points of Seguin.
The Leadership Class is also busy planning for their community project which will involve some revitalization of the Women's Shelter. Watch the newsletter
and listen to KWED for upcoming donation opportunities as your support is vital to the success of the class project!
GOVERNMENTAL CONCERNS COMMITTEE
CHAIR - Ken Reininger, Bettersworth & Associates
The committee is monitoring the Regional Water Plan and any possible effects on Guadalupe County. The County reported that it had found a way to
trade "maintenance value" for their contribution of state-right-of-way for State Highway 130. Additional transportation reports from the County Judge
Schraub and TxDot / Seguin Engineer Rick Castaneda were given. The committee is making a recommendation to the Board of Directors to advocate a
segregated position on air quality and water planning issues. The committee will host the Quarterly Communication Council Meeting on December 7.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
CHAIR - Mark Wallock
The EDC is working hard on the following issues: New Years Eve Fundraiser/Party - The sub-committee has met several times and is working hard on making this project
a success. Mary Newman is in charge of ticket sales. They are available at the Chamber, Cascades, KWED, The Gazette, and Gift and Gourmet.
The EDC is putting together a task force to aid the SEDC in economic development. This Marketing Team will help assist in recruiting potential new industry to Seguin.
We will identify these community leaders at our next meeting, ask them to participate, and begin the training with funds raised at the New Years fundraiser, after the first
of the year.
The committee's chair and city economic development director have had one meeting with representatives from the New Braunfels and San Marcos Chamber to discuss
forming a "Central Texas Business Triangle." The purpose is to jointly promote the Seguin, New Braunfels, San Marcos area as a place to locate your manufacturing and/
or distribution center. The Central Texas Technology Center will be used as the focal point for this joint marketing effort for job training and upgrading. By pooling our
money we can create an excellent website for the area, linked all the citys, chamber, and EDC websites to attract businesses that are looking to re-locate from all over the
U. S. and the world. We can also afford trade show booths and other advertising by pooling our money to promote the area for quality of life, education, recreation, trans-
Family Friendly Business
Organizations in November that committed to
Family Friendly Business:
GBRA
Seguin Gazette-Enterprise
For more information on being recognized
as a Family Friendly Business,
log onto our website at
www.seguinchamber.com
and look for the
Family Friendly logo.
Chamber Calendar - December
Wednesday, December 1
Education Partnership Committee, 5 p.m., Chamber office
Monday, December 6
Beautification Committee, 5 p.m., Chamber office
Tuesday, December 7
Quarterly Communication Council
Thursday, December 9
Business After Hours Mixer, 5 - 7 p.m., First Commercial Bank
Monday, December 13
Ambassadors, 12 noon, All Occasions
Tuesday, December 14
Executive Committee, 7 a.m.
Monday, December 20
Board Meeting, 12 noon
Friday, December 24 - Monday, December 27
Chamber office closed
Friday, December 31
New Year’s Eve Gala, 8 p.m. - 12:30 a.m., KC Hall
Chamber office closed
Seguin Area Chamber of Commerce • December 2004 • Page 7
Convention & Visitors Bureau
PECAN FEST BAKE SHOW RESULTS
YOUTH DIVISION
Grand Champion: David Germann - Maple Pecan Roll
Reserve Champion: Kyle Mathis - Banana-Nut Muffin
ADULT DIVISION
Grand Champion: Tim Magee - Pecan Pie Bars
Reserve Champion: Mary Frances Brawner - Chocolate
Peanut Butter Candy
BEST PECAN PIE: Diana Klade
PECAN FEST POSTER CONTEST
PARTICIPANTS RECOGNIZED
Students from throughout Guadalupe County
participated in the 5th Annual Pecan Fest Poster Contest.
Seventeen (17) posters were submitted and judged by Seguin
High School's Mrs. Aven and her art students. Prizes including ribbons, trophies, and cash were provided by the Pecan
Promotions Committee.
Recognized for 1st place poster in the K-2 division was Ronnie Clark, a 1st grader at Jefferson Elementary.
In the 3-5 grade division, 1st and 2nd place recipients
were Krischelle Joyner and Jenelle Weinman, respectively.
Krischelle is a 5th grader at Navarro Middle School and
Janelle is in the 3rd grade at Weinert Elementary. Honorable
Mention awards went to Charlotte Kane, a 3rd grader at
Wiederstein Elementary and Kreston Joyner, a 3rd grader
at Navarro Elementary. Other participants included Sabrina
Garcia, Sabrina Brooks, Royal Harris, Crystal Preston,
Jennifer Moore, Jacob Stewart-Muñoz, Dillon DiCarlo,
Rianna Taylor, Nicholas Guel, Kayla Meegan, Cesar
Chagoya, and Kassandra Soliz, all of which ar 3rd grade students at Wiederstein Elementary in Cibolo.
HOLIDAY EVENTS BROCHURE AVAILABLE
AT CHAMBER
For a complete listing of holiday events happening in the
Seguin area during the Holiday Season stop by the Chamber
of Commerce and pick-up at complimentary copy of the
Seguin Holiday Events guide.
Holiday Stroll in Central Park
Thursday, Dec. 2, 6 p.m.
The annual lighted holiday parade will begin at 6 p.m.
featuring Seguin area school bands, lighted floats and entertainment. Winners of the tree decorating contest and parade
entries are announced. City Mayor Betty Ann Matthies
lights up Central Park and Santa arrives in his village.
Complimentary refreshments provided.
Friday, Dec. 3, 6 p.m.
The evening activities will kick-off at 6 p.m. All local
pets are invited to dress in their finest and join the annual
Pet Parade. Carriage rides are available (with a fee) around
Central Park. Santa will be in his village to visit with good
little boys and girls. Stroll downtown and view beautiful
holiday decorated window displays.
For information on Holiday Stroll events contact the City
of Seguin at 830-2480 or
830-401-5000.
Christmas Vespers
Friday-Sunday, Dec. 3-5
The Texas Lutheran University School of Music presents its annual Christmas Vespers in Jackson Auditorium on
the TLU campus. Performance time Dec. 3 and 4 is 7:30
p.m. and on Dec. 5 the concert begins at 4 p.m. There is
no admission charge, but tickets are required. They may be
picked up in person at the TLU Bookstore or requested via
online at http://www.tlu.edu/events/vespers/ or by calling
830-372-8024.
Yulefest Arts & Crafts Sale
Sunday, Dec. 5, 10 a.m.
Stop by the Seguin Coliseum from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and
deck you halls for the holiday season and purchase great
gifts from a wide selection of handmade Christmas and allseason arts and crafts. Sponsored by the Seguin League of
Arts and Crafts. For information call 830-303-3513
Christmas Bazaar
Sunday, Dec. 5
The Hillcrest Assembly of God Church, located at Hwy
123 South and Hwy 466 will host an arts & crafts fair, bake
goods sale and silent auction from 12 noon to 2 p.m. For
information call 830-379-7531.
Heritage Tour of Homes
Saturday-Sunday, Dec. 11-12, 2 p.m.
Tour selected historic and noted homes festively adorned
for the holidays. Sponsored by the Seguin Conservation
Society, the tour will begin at 2 p.m. and conclude at 5 p.m.
Refreshments will be served at the Heritage Museum.
Tickets may be purchased at Gift & Gourmet, Cascades,
First Commercial Bank, Lone Star Printing & Office Supply
and the Seguin Area Chamber of Commerce.
For information call Gloria Kinz at 830-372-1001.
THANK YOU PECAN FEST SPONSORS & VOLUNTEERS!
Committee:
In-Kind Services:
David Achterberg Co-Chair
Brad Stewart Co-Chair
Gail Roberson - CVB Committee Chair
Pat Irvine-King
Annell Causey
Fanny Harkins
Connie Beutnagel
Wayne Looff
Whitney Looff
Janice Quent
Chelsey Cone
Laura Petty
Sophie Valenta
Charlie Willmann
Activity Center's Seguin Jazz Machine
Belmont Pecan Co.
Cascades Gift Shop
Classic CASI Chili Pod
Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors
Chamber Staff & CVB Committee
Eagle Rentals
Guadalupe County Fair Association
Guadalupe County Sheriff's Department
Guadalupe County Sheriff's Department Reserves
City of Seguin
City of Seguin Police Department
Guadalupe County Extension Service
Guadalupe County Pecan Growers Association
Jefferson Elementary Skiptastiks
KWED Radio
Pape's Pecan House
Patlan Elementary Sunshine Kids
Seguin Daily News
Seguin Gazette Enterprise
Seguin Little League Association
Trinity Trekkers Volksmarch Asssociatioan
Sponsors:
Crossroads Legal Video-Shiner (Chamber Member)
Holiday Inn-Seguin (Chamber Member)
KAVU TV-Victoria
Time Warner Cable-San Antonio (Chamber Member)
Mid Texas Symphony Holiday Concert
Sunday, Dec. 12, 4 p.m.
Come enjoy the sounds of Christmas as the Mid-Texas
Symphony presents their holiday concert at TLU Jackson
Auditorium. Tickets are available at the Seguin Area
Chamber of Commerce, 427 N. Austin Street.
For more information call the Mid Texas Symphony
office at 830-372-8089.
"On Austin"
Thursday, Dec. 16
From Starcke Furniture to the Weinert House, come
stroll Austin Street on Thursday, December 16 and enjoy the
monthly Third Thursday "On Austin" activities. Beautiful
holiday windows, hot chocolate, carolers, great shopping and
other special activities will be held. Activities will be held
from 6 to 10 p.m. with no charge to enjoy Seguin's finest
along Austin Street. For information, call 830-386-2900.
Las Pasadas
Sunday, Dec. 19, 6 p.m.
A re-enactment of the journey of Joseph and Mary to
Bethlehem. Sponsored by St. Andrew's Episcopal Church,
Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church and other local
churches and individuals. The journey of Mary and Joseph is
led by a Mariachi band and travels to different buildings in
downtown Seguin. A brief service and refreshments will conclude the event. Meet at City Hall in downtown Seguin at 6
p.m. Free and open to the public. For more information call
830-401-5000.
Heritage Museum Multi-Cultural Christmas
Dec. 1-31
Visit the multi-cultural Christmas Exhibit at the Heritage
Museum located at 114 N. River Street. Each year, the
Daughters of the Republic of Texas decorate with original frontier ornaments. Mexican-American and German
Christmas trees are also on display throughout the museum.
Free admission. Fore more information call 830-372-0965.
LOOKING FOR A PLACE FOR HOLIDAY
GUESTS TO STAY?
Lodging & Accommodations
Bed & Breakfasts
Bartoskewitz Farmstead
Cottontail Creek Ranch
Joy's Country Cabin
Para-Dice Ranch
Weinert House B&B
Motels
Alamo Country Inn & Suites
Best Value Inn
Best Western
Comfort Inn & Suites
Holiday Inn
Seguin Motel
Super 8
830-379-1122
830-379-1693
830-379-2982
830-303-8231
830-372-0422
830-372-4440
830-379-2363
830-379-9631
830-372-3990
830-372-0860
830-401-0907
830-379-6888
SAVE THE DATE!
The Fifth Annual Texas Rally
A Day-Long Heritage Tourism Workshop
Sponsored by the Texas Independence Trail Region
will be held on Tuesday, January 25
9 a.m. - 4 p.m. in Schulenburg.
For information call Sherry Nefford at 379-6382.
CVB MEETING NOTICE
Tuesday, January 25
5:30 p.m.
Chamber of Commerce Board Room