The Llano News (Llano, Tex.), Vol. 113, No. 3, Ed. 1 Wednesday, October 25, 2000 Page: 3 of 26
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Llano Chamber of
Commerce Report
By Regina Eldruige
February 4, 1919 the Corporation
of the Llano Chamber of Com-
merce was formed, making the Lla-
no Chamber of Commerce one of
the oldest in the State of Texas.
Texas officials have designated the
week of October 23-28 as Chambci
of Commerce Week All around the
estate, chambers are being honored
for their work on economic and
community development in their
local communities.
The following men were appoint-
ed directors for the first year of op-
eration: W.R Orr, Allan Newsom,
M M Moss, C.E. Schulte, W B
Ranson, Wilburn Oatman, S D
Rainier, George M Watkins, O. G.
Porter.
The Llano News reported on the
meeting. “About 125 business men
and others interested in the Welfare
of their town were on hand at this
meeting and best of all, there was
not a slacker among the bunch.”
Some of the standing committees
which were part of the original Lla-
no Chamber of Commerce were:
Industrial and Mercantile, Good
Roads and Transportation, Agricul-
ture and Livestock. We ^alute the
founding father’s of the Llano
Chamber of Commerce for their
ability to see the need of this great
organization in our community.
One thing it is very evident about
the goal ol the community at the
time was the ability to see the
needs which would help the com-
munity prosper “Good roads and
Transportation” - something we
take for granted today. What a ne-
cessity it would have been in 1919
to |}ratmote a community.'1
In the early 1900’s, most local
Chambers vere primarily interested
in attracting new industries to the
community Civic and commercial
development took* second place
While industrial development was
still often a major emphasis, gradu-
ally. Chambers came to recognize
that industrial growth was depend
ent on civic and commercial devel-
opment as well In fact, during the
first quarter of this century so much
emphasis was being placed on civic
problems that many Chambers be-
gan to assume the character “civic
associations," It soon became evi-
dent that Chambers, in order to be
true to their purpose, must remain
primarily business organizations
and express the point of view of
business. The importance of bal-
ance in the Chamber of Commerce
program began to be recognized.
Chambers of Commerce are
charged with continual assessment
of a communities need to continue
“prosperity.” The Chamber of
Commerce is a service institution
and an action organization. It
provides a medium through which
people can take effective action for
the progress of the community.
Money, planning, inspiration, and
guidance are useless unless the
members work vigorously on the
committee of their choice. Most
importantly, unlike other organiza-
tions, the Chamber of Commerce
represents everyone in our com-
munity. We are not a “private" or-
ganization simply because we are
represented by “membership.” Quite
the contrary, the “membership" are
those caring business people and
individuals who think enough of
their community to go the extra
step and be a pail of the Chamber
of Commerce. If you are not cur-
rently a member of the Llano
Chamber of Commerce, please ac-
cept this as our personal invitation
Here’s just u
few of the groups
supporting our
State Representative,
BobTumer
BUSINESS
National Federation of
Independent Business
Texans for Lawsuit Reform
Texas Association of
Business and Chambers of
Commerce
Texas Restaurant Association
Texas Automobile Dealers
Association
Texas Society of Certified
Public Accountants
AGRICULTURE_
Texas Farm Bureau
Texas and Southwestern
Cattle Raisers
Texas Sheep and Goat
Raisers Association
HEALTH CARE
Texas Medical Association
Texas Hospital Association
Texas Dental Association
Texas Nurses Association
Texas Academy of Family
Practice
Texas Pharmacists
Association
SPORTSMEN_
National Rifle Association
Texas State Rifle Association
Texas Wildlife Association
Our State Representative
BOB TURNER
Hard Work. Conservative Values. Proven Results.
POL ADV PAIO BV COMMITTEE TO ELECT BOB TURNER. PO BOX (54. COLEMAN. TX 76(34
LCRA employees salute Llano Volunteers
to join us
Wc invite you to be apart of our
community dance this Saturday,
October 28 at the American Legion
Hall Our "Fall Fandango" will in-
troduce Bode Barker's latest CD
“Just Dance " Tickets will be $5 at
the door Beer and wine will be
available and proceeds will go to-
ward refurbishing the Llano Com
munity Float. Our goal is to raise
$2,000 by November 4 so our float
will be ready for the Llano Lighted
Christmas Parade. Most important-
ly, our community float is only
one of many ways we promote Lla-
no to other communities. It is an
opportunity to show what Llano is
about. Donations will also be ac-
cepted at the Llano Chamber of
Commerce office You may call and
place your donation on your Visa or
Master Card account if this would
be more convenient for you.
Don’t forget with hunting season
just around the corner, coffee and
donuts at the Chamber of Com-
merce office Friday mornings from
8:30 to 9:30 beginning November
4. Everyone is invited. In addition,
watch for our new “Welcome Hunt
er’s Banner’s this week.
If you are unable to attend the
LHS Jackets game this Friday in
Ingram, remember to stay tuned to
KBAY at 92.5 FM for great minute
to minute coverage of the game
The LHS Band takes off at 6:45
a m. Saturday and will be compel
ing in Ft. Worth at 2:45 p.m We
have every confidence they will
bring home another number one as
they did from Brady.
Until next week - from the Deer
Capital of Texas - this is your Lla-
no Chamber of Commerce
Employees of the Lower Colora-
do River Authority have donated
$950 to the Llano County Retired
Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP)
for a lunch to show appreciation for
the work the volunteers do
The event recognized more than
125 seniors who contribute their
time and efforts to the community
and to Llano County.
The theme of the day's event was
“Gone Fishing," but the members
of this program do a lot more than
that They volunteer for a number
of organizations including the pub-
lic library, hospital, local museum
and to the senior centers where they
help deliver meals to homebound
individuals. Often, this is the only
contact that a homebound person
will have for that day.
“Wc appreciate what these volun-
teers do to help these organizations
in our county provide the excellent
services that they do. So far this
year, 152 volunteers have contrib-
uted 39,341 hours to 19 worksta-
tions,” said Allen Brenaford, RSVP
coordinator. “This does not include
the gas and the use of their personal
vehicles in delivering homebound
meals ”
"LCRA employees want to show
their appreciation for all that the
volunteers do in Llano County,”
said Evelyn Herzog, LCRA com-
munity coordinator. "They play an
important role in the community
and we honor them for their contri-
bution.”
The donation came from the
LCRA Employees’ United Chari-
ties program. Employees voluntari-
ly donate up to two hours of their
annualized hourly rate to United
Charities, then decide how the
funds will be distributed United
Charities put an average of
$250,000 into the LCRA service
area communities annually, sup-
porting a variety of non-profit or-
ganizations.
GONE FISHING Members of RSVP recently hosted a gathering for
senior citizens at Inman s Kitchen LCRA employees donated funds to
help pay for the event, held Saturday
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RE-ELECT
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ANNA
HENDERSON
Llano County
Tax Assessor-Collector
• 39 years accounting and office
management experience
• 17 years in the tax office
8 years as Llano County
Tax Assessor-Collector
• Certified tax administrator
OPEN DOOR POLICY
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Pd for by Llano County Democrat Club
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Stephenson, Jimmy. The Llano News (Llano, Tex.), Vol. 113, No. 3, Ed. 1 Wednesday, October 25, 2000, newspaper, October 25, 2000; Llano, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1037730/m1/3/?q=a+message+about+food+from+the+president: accessed July 17, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Llano County Public Library.