Harker Heights Chamber Monthly Newsletter ISSUE 10 January 1, 2014 C ONNECTION CHAMBER Highlights Bill Kozlik Farewell Community Events Mothers & Daughters Coffee Connection Ribbon Cutting New Years Resolutions CTC Education www.hhchamber.com The Harker Heights Chamber of Commerce members received some insider knowledge about Fort Hood at a luncheon Thursday. Col. Matt Elledge, Fort Hood garrison commander, briefed about 60 local business representatives and Harker Heights officials about the effects of military downsizing. “Yes, we are reducing, but we are not reducing as much as everyone else,” Elledge said. Most installations are looking at a 14 percent cut. Fort Hood is looking at a 7 to 8 percent loss, he said. That translates to about 2,900 soldiers and 198 civilian positions by at least 2017, leaving the post with about 38,000 soldiers. Once infrastructure projects are finished, such as the new Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center, new construction is not anticipated until military funding issues are resolved. The installation, which partners with surrounding communities, recently started to work with Killeen to see what services may be duplicated. Courtesy of the Killeen Daily Herald Ft. Hood Update With COL. Matt Elledge
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Harker Heights Chamber Monthly NewsletterISSUE 10 January 1, 2014
ConnectionCHAMBER
HighlightsBill Kozlik Farewell
Community Events
Mothers & Daughters
Coffee Connection
Ribbon Cutting
New Years Resolutions
CTC Education
www.hhchamber.com
The Harker Heights Chamber of Commerce members received some insider knowledge about Fort Hood at a luncheon Thursday. Col. Matt Elledge, Fort Hood garrison commander, briefed about 60 local business representatives and Harker Heights officials about the effects of military downsizing.
“Yes, we are reducing, but we are not reducing as much as everyone else,” Elledge said. Most installations are looking at a 14 percent cut. Fort Hood is looking at a 7 to 8 percent loss, he said. That translates to about 2,900 soldiers and 198 civilian positions by at least 2017, leaving the post with about 38,000 soldiers.
Once infrastructure projects are finished, such as the new Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center, new construction is not anticipated until military funding issues are resolved. The installation, which partners with surrounding communities, recently started to work with Killeen to see what services may be duplicated.
Courtesy of the Killeen Daily Herald
ft. Hood update With col. Matt elledge
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Meet the chamber Board
chairpersonLarry Linder
First National Bank Texas of Harker Heights
chair-electJim McKinnon
Union State Bank of Harker Heights
Past chairMike Miller
Miller and Company Insurance
Vice chairTeri Worley Teri’s Traveltreasurer
Jim AndersonRet. Central Texas College
Directors:Cheryl DeWine- ERA Colonial Real Estate
Eva Keagle- ERA Colonial Real Estate EVA SELLSBrenda Johnson- HEB of Harker HeightsJennifer McCann- Color Visual Concepts
Tony Mino- Armed Services YMCAMelissa Purl- Seton Medical
Greg Schannep- U.S. Congressman John Carters OfficeRyan Shahan - The National Banks of Central Texas
Randy Sutton- First State Bank Central TexasJoe Tovi - Sam’s Club
Staff
PresidentBill Kozlik
administratorJennifer Ciffra
Membership DirectorGina Pence
MembershipErin Salzberg
Happy New Year! May 2014 bring you all good health and much happiness!
One chapter in my life closes this month and a new one opens. As most of you already know, I submitted my retirement letter to the board and my last official day with the chamber will be Friday, January 31, 2014.
As I look over my 15 years at the chamber, I have seen a lot of changes, not only in the chamber, but also in the City of Harker Heights. We have been a combined effort of good city government, good leaders and a great city manager heading all the phases of our wonderful city.
I am very thankful for all of the chairpersons of the board, board members, ambassadors, committee chairs and the many volunteers (past and present in all of these categories) who made my job a very rewarding experience and a fantastic time in my life.
I look over the new projects we started, and the chamber growth over the years, and am very proud of our many accomplishments, i.e., Vision XXI, Food, Wine and Brew Festival, Coffee Connection, Military Affairs, leadership development course, etc. These are just a few that will be a good foundation for future growth. I feel that I leave the chamber with a wonderful staff and financially strong.
Thank you all for a great opportunity to serve you. Behind every successful person is a whole list of remarkable people who have made it all possible. You all made my job an amazing experience and an exciting chapter in my life. I shall miss working with the chamber staff, the chamber members, the city and the Fort Hood community. I sadly retire from my job, but know the chamber will continue to grow.
Mary and I plan to stay in Harker Heights because “it’s right in the middle of where we want to be!”
Thanks again and may God bless you all!
Bill KozlikPresident
Harker Heights Chamber of Commerce
farewell from our President
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fairway independent Mortgage corp.Bradley S. Dragoo
2116 W. Ave HTemple, TX 76504 Boondocks tavern
Diane Oberto103 W. Hwy 190
Nolanville, TX 76559 My Stylist Hair Salon & More
Kem Coddington331 Indian Trail Dr Ste. 104Harker Heights, TX 76548 Stagecoach Pet Hospital
Brad Buckley4826 E. Stagecoach Road
Killeen, TX 76542
the Sweet factory2201 W. Stan Schlueter Loop
Killeen, TX 76549(254) 200-9807
Santa Pal Program
What goals are you Setting for Your
Business in 2014? We want to hear from you! Send in
what your New Year Resolutions are for your Business in 2014 and we will select 1 top resolution a month for an entire year to be featured in the Harker
Heights Chamber Newsletter. We will also provide the winner each
month the opportunity to showcase a business logo, contact
information, a brief write up and any specials or coupons you would
Vision XXI Class starts in February So register today!
Don’t Delay
Santa Pal Program
raised over $7000!
A Special Thank You to the Harker Heights Fire Department and the Harker Heights Lions Club for your
hard work. This program provided toys for 286 children and a holiday meal for 138
families.
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renewingMembers
Advanced Electrical Systems, Inc.
Central Texas Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
Cicada Springs RV Park
DePew, Rebecca
Educational Outfitters
ERA Colonial Real Estate - Eva Keagle
Firestone Complete Auto Care
Greater Killeen Free Clinic
Killeen Daily Herald- Terry Gandy
Monteith Abstract & Title Co.- Diana Brown
Monteith Abstract & Title Co.- Ellen Shaffer
R.N.C Construction, LLC
The Bride’s Request & Marla’s
Today’s Car Wash
Tri-City Property MGMT
Date: tuesday January 7, 2014 time: 8:30 aM - 9:30 aM
Hosted by: national Banks of central texaslocation: 4103 e. central tX. exwy. Killeen, tX. .
Presented by: The Harker Heights Chamber of Commerce Website: http://www.hhchamber.com
coffee connection
community events
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December coffee connectionHarker Heights fire Department
uPcoMingeVentS
Visit the chamber Website for Details:www.hhchamber.com
ambassador Monthly Meetingfriday Jan 3, 2014
the Jackpot Saloon football Sunday tailgate Party
Sunday Jan 5, 2014
chamber coffee connectiontuesday Jan 7, 2014
earned income tax credit (eitc)thursday Jan 9, 2014
Business after Hours Mixerthursday Jan 9, 2014
the Jackpot Saloon football Sunday tailgate PartySunday Jan 12, 2014
Board of Directors MeetingWednesday Jan 15, 2014
empowering Mothers and DaughtersSaturday Jan 18, 2014
6th annual Knct Wine classicSaturday Jan 18, 2014
the Jackpot Saloon football Sunday tailgate PartySunday Jan 19, 2014
the Jackpot Saloon football Sunday tailgate PartySunday Jan 26, 2014
caroline, or changefriday feb 7, 2014 - Sunday feb 16, 2014
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December chamber ribbon cuttings
Chamber Monthly Recipe - Grand Champagne Cocktail
SteP 1. Add the orange-flavored liqueur, honey and strawberries to a food processor and process until smooth. Fill the chilled glasses halfway with the strawberry mixture and then fill the rest of the glass with Champagne.
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December after Hour Mixer Hosted By: extraco Bank
time to Mix it upSpecial thanksSpecial thanks to the following businesses that donated raffle items for the December Business After Hours Mixer.
Host Extraco Bank, Miller and Co Insurance,Sterling Technologies, Dominos Pizza, Wilson Dental,Mayborn Planetarium, Barry Hinshaw/ John Reider PropertiesBreak Check, Color Visual Concepts, Vive Les ArtsCookies Kitchen @ American Legion Post, Cookie AddictionHarker Heights Medical Home. Sweet Tr-eatery, News Channel 25, Truly Texas, Hupply Pupply
Special thanks to our Cool Cash WINNER!The Residence Inn by Marriott- Alan Badger for donating your winnings to the Santa Pal program!!
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CHAPTER CALENDAR OF UPCOMING EVENTS
ISSUE 1 Feburary 1, 2013
eDucational oPPortunitieS for lifelong learnerS (age 50+)
In an effort to better serve our community, CTC Continuing Education will be launching an innovative new program next fall: Encore. Encore is designed to provide educational opportunities for Lifelong Learners (Age 50+). This program will be membership based; members will pay an annual fee, which will give them access to unlimited classes within the program from September 1 through May 31. Your feedback is confidential and will help us determine program components such as which classes to offer, as well as what schedule might work best. This survey is intended for those ages 50 and above. Thank you for taking a few moments to fill out our survey. If you have any questions about this program or are interested in teaching a class, please email [email protected].
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