Happy Holidays!

The 100 Club of Central Texas would like to thank all of you for your generous support this year and throughout the coming years.

Happy holidays, safe travels, and a very happy and prosperous New Year!

Operation Blue Santa Need Volunteers to Deliver Toys

APD's Operation Blue Santa in need of volunteers

by KVUE News

kvue.com

Posted on December 17, 2010 at 12:55 PM

The Austin Police Department's Operation Blue Santa needs volunteers to help deliver packages to families and children.

The volunteers are needed on Saturday, Dec. 18. Those wishing to volunteer can pick up packages at the Operation Blue Santa headquarters located at 4101 South Industrial Drive, Suite 260.

Remote Site volunteers wishing to deliver can pick up packages at 8 a.m., Saturday at the following locations:

• Central East Substation-812 Springdale Road, Austin, TX 78702
• North Substation-12425 Lamplight Village Ave., Austin, TX 78758
• South Substation-404 Ralph Ablanedo, Austin, TX 78748

For more information about the Operation Blue Santa program or to become a volunteer, click here or call Operation Blue Santa at (512) 974-BLUE (2583).

Operation Blue Santa Toy Donation

Toys were collected for Operation Blue Santa at the 100 Club's annual Holiday Party. We thank all of those who participated. Happy holidays!

"Operation Blue Santa is a 501(c)(3) – non-profit, community based corporation, organized by the Austin Police Department, with support from the Texas National Guard, the Austin Fire Department, the Austin Parks and Recreation Department and Austin Energy. Each year we provide each family we serve with a full holiday meal and wrapped Christmas gifts for each child under age 14. Our service to citizens of Austin began back in 1972 serving about 20 families, this year we will easily serve over 3500 families. This is only possible because of the goodwill and big hearts of Austin’s citizens, businesses, and civic groups that support us each year."

For information on volunteering, events, how to apply for assistance and donate, please go to www.bluesanta.org

2010 Toy Drop Off Locations < back to home

All locations are in alphabetical order:

Amplify CU 607 Congress 78701

Amplify CU 2608 Brockton Dr 78758

Amplify CU 13050 Pond Springs Road 78729

APD Academy 4800 Shaw lane 78744

Austin Fire Stations

Station 1 401 E. 5th St 78701

Station 2 506 W. MLK 78701

Station 3 201 W. 30th St. 78705

Station 4 1000 Blanco St. 78703

Station 5 1201 Webberville Rd 78721

Station 6 1705 S. Congress Ave. 78704

Station 7 201 Chicon 78702

Station 8 8989 Research Blvd. 78758

Station 9 4301 Speedway 78751

Station 10 3009 Windsor Rd 78703

Station 11 1605 Kinney Ave 78704

Station 12 2109 Hancock Dr 78756

Station 14 4305 Airport Blvd 78722

Station 15 829 Airport Blvd 78702

Station 16 7000 Reese Ln. 78757

Station 17 4128 S. 1st 78704

Station 18 6311 Berkman 78723

Station 19 5211 Balcones Dr 78731

Station 20 6601 Manchaca Rd 78745

Station 21 4201 Spicewood Springs 78759

Station 22 5309 E. Riverside Dr. 78741

Station 23 1330 E. Rundberg Ln 78753

Station 24 5811 Nuckhols Crossing 78744

Station 25 5228 Duval Rd 78759

Station 26 6702 Wentworth 78724

Station 27 5401 McCarty Ln 78749

Station 28 2410 Parmer Ln 78727

Station 29 3704 Deer Ln 78749

Station 30 1021 W. Braker Ln 78758

Station 31 5507 FM 2222 78731

Station 32 2804 Montebello Rd 78746

Station 33 9409 Bluegrass Dr 78759

Station 34 10041 Lake Creek Pkwy 78729

Station 35 5500 Burleson Rd 78741

Station 36 400 Ralph Ablanedo 78745

Station 37 8660 SH 71 West 78735

Station 38 10111 Anderson Mill Rd 78750

Station 39 7701 River Place Blvd 78726

Station 40 12711 Harris Glenn Dr 78727

Station 41 11205 Harris Branch Pkwy 78754

Station 42 2454 Cardinal Loop 78617

Station 43 11401 Escarpment Blvd 78749

Station 44 11612 Four Iron Blvd 78750


Austin/Travis County EMS 4201 Ed Bluestein Blvd


Austin Telco Fed. Credit Union

Austin Telco Fed. Credit Union 12188 Jollyville Road

Austin Telco Fed. Credit Union 2400 Taos

Austin Telco Fed. Credit Union 7501 US Hwy 290 East

Austin Telco Fed. Credit Union 4446 Frontier Trail

Austin Telco Fed. Credit Union 6420 US Hwy 290 East

Austin Telco Fed. Credit Union 1100 Center Ridge Drive

Austin Telco Fed. Credit Union 13831 Research Blvd.

Austin Telco Fed. Credit Union 8929 Shoal Creek Blvd

Austin Police Department

APD East Substation 812 Springdale Road

APD North Substation 12425 Lamplight Village

APD Main HQ 715 East 8th Street

Barton Creek Mall 2901 South Capitol of Texas hwy 78746

Buffalo Wild Wings 7604 North IH 35 78752

CapMetro 2910 East 5th street

Carter's 9300 South IH 35 78748

Chic Fil A 9300 South IH 35 78748

Chili's 701 East Stassney 78745

Chuy's Restaurants

Chuy's 2320 North IH 35, exit 254

Chuy's 10520 North Lamar Blvd

Chuy's 4301 West William Cannon

Chuy's 1728 Barton Springs Rd

Chuy's 11680 Research Blvd

Chuy's HQ 1624 Barton Springs Road

College Nannies and Tutors 3908 Far West Blvd 78731

Conn's Locations

Conn's 6425 South IH 35, suite 200

Conn's 5441IH 35 North

Conn's 11101 Pecan Park Blvd

Conn's 2531 West Anderson Lane

Dominos Pizza Locations

Market at Slaughter Lane
Austin 78745

101 Hall Professional Dr., Suite D
Kyle 78640

719 W. William Cannon Drive #114
Austin 78745

8141 Mesa Dr.
Austin 78759

900 Ranch Road 620 South
Lakeway 78734

7626 Highway 71
Austin 78735

5811 Berkman Dr. #134
Austin 78723

105 South Canyonwood Drive
Dripping Springs 78620

1900 Guadalupe Ave.
Austin 78705

9616 N. Lamar #187
Austin 78753

1700 West Parmer Lane Suite 640
Austin 78727

4201D Westbank Dr.
Austin 78746

1192 Airport Blvd.
Austin 78702

1509 South Lamar
Austin 78704

1931 E. Oltorf
Austin 78741

13201 Pond Springs Rd
Austin 78729

Dragons Lair 6111 Burnett Road

Furrs family dining 4222 South IH 35 78745

Furrs family dining 4015 South Lamar 78704

Gatti Town SEAC 9300 South IH 35 78748

Home Consignment Center 10515 J North Mopac Expy 78759

Hula Hut 3825 Lake Austin Blvd 78703

Hyatt Place 3612 Tudor Blvd 78759

IBC Bank 9300 South IH 35 78748

Mozart's Coffee 3825 Lake Austin Blvd

Olympia Hills Gymnastics 9300 South IH 35 78748

Osh Kosh B'gosh 9300 South IH 35 78748

Reel Popcorn 9300 South IH 35 78748

Rita's Ice 2828 1/2 Guadalupe 78705

Schematic 206 East 9th street #1650

Shady Grove 1624 Barton Springs Road

South Park Meadows 9300 I-35 South

Avant Salon

Green Mesquite Barbecue & More

Olympia Hills Gymnastics

Reel Popcorn (in The Grove)

IBC Bank

Third Base Sports Bar

Double Dave’s Pizzaworks

Chick-fil-A

Texas MedClinic

TGIFridays

Gatti Town

Waterloo Ice House

Carter’s

Osh Kosh B’Gosh

TeleNetwork Partners 5812 Trade Center Drive #100 78744

Texas Coffee Traders 1400 East 4th Street 78702

Texas Med Clinic 9300 South IH 35 78748

TGI Fridays 9300 South IH 35 78748

Third Base Sports Bar 9300 South IH 35 78748

Town Lake Dairy Queen 1501 Town Creek Dr 78741

Velocity Credit Union

Velocity Credit Union branch locations. Lobbies are open from 9-6 (M-F). Brodie Lane. branch is open from 9am-7pm and Saturday from 10-2pm.

Main Branch
610 East 11th Street
Austin, Texas 78701

Round Rock Branch
900 West Round Rock Avenue
Round Rock, Texas 786

Slaughter Lane Branch
9300 South I 35 Bldg. I
Austin, Texas 78748

Braker Lane Branch
1201 West Braker Lane
Austin, Texas 78758

Brodie Oaks Branch
(In the Brodie Oaks Shopping Center
near Toys "R" Us)
4220 South Lamar Blvd, Suite 100
Austin, Texas 78704

Walgreens 6200 West William Cannon 78749

Waterloo Ice House 9300 South IH 35 78748

WellMed 2222 Rosewood 78702

Operation Blue Santa

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"Operation Blue Santa is a 501(c)(3) – non-profit, community based corporation, organized by the Austin Police Department, with support from the Texas National Guard, the Austin Fire Department, the Austin Parks and Recreation Department and Austin Energy. This charitable outreach began in 1972 when two patrol officers realized that some families on the patrol beat would not have gifts or food for their children at Christmas.

Each year we provide each family we serve with a full holiday meal, complete with turkey/chicken and all the trimmings, and wrapped Christmas gifts for each child under age 14. Our service began with about 20 needy families, this year we will easily serve over 3500 families. This is only possible because of the goodwill and big hearts of Austin’s citizens, businesses, and civic groups that support us each year.

Thank you Austin and surrounding communities!"

For more information on how and where to contribute, visit the website: www.bluesanta.org

KVUE and State Farm partner for annual Habitat for Humanity home build

by KVUE News

Posted on November 29, 2010 at 11:58 AM

The Home for the Holidays blitz build is underway. With hammers and hard work, dozens of volunteers are helping to make one family's holiday dream come true.

This is the fourth year KVUE, State Farm and Habitat for Humanity teamed up to build a home for a special family.

The home will soon belong to Jennifer De La Garza and her three young children. The family has been waiting for two years. Since then, Jennifer has put in her share of sweat equity on other Habitat homes.

Habitat helps low-income families secure affordable loans so they can become homeowners. New homeowners pay for their houses and must put in 400 hours of sweat equity on other houses before they can buy a home of their own.

The home will be finished on Dec. 18.

Happy Thanksgiving

The 100 Club wishes everyone a Happy Thanksgiving and safe traveling. Please feel free to share some of your happiest moments with us after the holidays.

100 Club 10th Annual Golf Tournament a Rousing Success!

The 100 Club of Central Texas just celebrated its 10th Annual Golf Tournament, held this past Monday at Cedar Parks Twin Creeks Country Club. The event was a rousing success, with 112 golfing enthusiasts! Here are the results:

1st Place Team:
Darrell Spaulding(Captain), Jean-Paul Hebert, Brandon Kittner and Winn Smith
2nd Place Team:
Don "Skeeter" Miller(Captain), Cory Morrow, Scott Ziskovsky and Pito Sosa
3rd Place Team:
Mark Huard(Captain), Scott Garner,Wally Harmon,Chris Woodard
Dead Last:
Don Smith(Captain)Craig Smith,DeMetrie Mitchell, Florencio Soliz
Closest to the hole #6:Corky Brown
Closest to the hole #9:Wayne Coffey
Closest to the hole #11:Gary Newberg
Closest to the hole #16:Scott Ziskovsky
Longest drive:Jean-Paul Hebert

Congratulations to all our first and non-first responder participants ... and sponsors Roger Beasley Mazda, Roger Beasley Audi, South Point Nissan, GT Distributors, Frost Bank, Hester Capital, KVET, Academy Sports + Outdoors, and County Line Restaurant! We would also like to thank our other sponsors and in-kind contributors; i.e., Advantage Metal Roofs, Texas Stars, Cedar Park Regional Medical Center, Cedar Park Chamber of Commerce/Convention and Visitors Bureau, Austin Convention and Visitors Bureau, Allan and Tamara Moritz Realtors, McCarthy Print, Twin Creeks Country Club, Cedar Park Jewelry, HEB #14, Round Rock Express, Austin Toros, Tropical Cafe Smoothie/Cedar Park, Darling & McGrew Promotions, Playland Skating Center, Austin Overtures Corporation, Austin Steam Train, LaQuinta Hotel/Cedar Park, Radisson Hotel/Austin, Advanced Therapeutic Massage, Renaissance Hotel, and Austin Zoo. Last, but not least, we thank our very dedicated volunteers who do a great job all year round!

Yellow Cab's New Website

Log on to Yellow Cab's new website. Go to www.YellowCabAustin.com and check out the bottom left hand corner! Let's us know if you see anything that relates to us!

TEXAS STARS ANNOUNCE 2010-11 PROMOTIONS SCHEDULE

TEXAS STARS ANNOUNCE 2010-11 PROMOTIONS SCHEDULE
Burnt Orange Jerseys, Pink in the Rink, Military Nights and Fleece Blankets Pack Fun-Filled Schedule

Cedar Park, TX – The Texas Stars announced on Wednesday the 2010-2011 Promotions schedule.

The promotions schedule is filled with giveaways, popular fan specials and numerous theme nights. Insulated lunch bags, fleece blankets, knit caps, drawstring backpacks, scarves, gym bags and pink water bottles highlight the giveaways. Pink in the Rink, Military Nights, Sing For Santa, Field Trip Days, and Burnt Orange jerseys lead the theme nights. The popular State Farm Family Four Pack and H-E-B Tuesdays return, joined by “3-2-1” Fridays.

The Stars will start their giveaways before the regular season begins with every fan who attends the preseason games on October 2nd and 3rd receiving a 2010-2011 magnetic schedule, compliments of Austin Telco Federal Credit Union.
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On Opening Night, Texas will raise its 2010 Western Conference Championship banner to the rafters of the Cedar Park Center when the Stars host the San Antonio Rampage on Saturday, October 16th at 7:00 pm. The first 5,000 fans who attend the game will receive a Texas Stars 2010 Western Conference Champions mini banner. The first 2,500 fans receive a Texas Stars drawstring backpack, compliments of State Farm, on Saturday, October 23rd when Texas hosts Peoria at 7:00 PM.

On Saturday, October 30th, the Stars will partner with the Austin Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure® to promote breast cancer awareness for “Pink in the Rink”. The Texas Stars will wear Pink in the Rink themed jerseys. As the presenting sponsor of the event, the Cedar Park Regional Medical Center will hand out 2,500 pink Stars water bottles. The jerseys will be auctioned off and a portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Komen Austin Affiliate®.

On Saturday, November 6th when the Stars host the Toronto Marlies, the first 2,500 fans will receive a Texas Stars insulated lunch bag, compliments of H-E-B. On Saturday, November 20th, the first 2,500 fans will get a Stars knit cap compliments of Mighty Fine Burgers and celebrate the first of two Military Appreciation Nights. Best Buy and the Stars will hand out ear buds to the first 2,500 fans on Friday, November 26th.

The Stars will wear burnt orange specialty jerseys and hold the first doubleheader at Cedar Park Center on Saturday, November 27th. The Stars will host the San Antonio Rampage at 7:00 pm, followed by a meeting between the UT and Texas A&M club teams. The first 3,000 fans to the Stars game will receive a Texas Stars hat.

As part of “Sing for Santa - Carols and Choirs” Weekend, the Stars will partner with Toyota and Sweet Leaf Tea for a pair of giveaways. On Friday, December 3rd, the first 3,000 fans get a Texas Stars fleece blanket compliments of Toyota. On Saturday, December 4th, the first 3,000 fans receive a Texas Stars scarf from Sweet Leaf Tea. To round out December, the first 3,000 fans on Saturday, December 18th receive a Texas Stars 2011 Calendar.

In January, the Stars will hand out Mouse Pads to the first 2,500 fans on Saturday, January 22nd. On the 29th, the first 3,000 fans will be handed a Texas Stars player card set upon entry to the Cedar Park Center. On Saturday, February 5th, 3,000 team posters will be handed out prior to the Stars home game against Oklahoma City. On February 11th, 2,500 t-shirts will be passed out, followed up by 2,500 Texas Stars gym bags on Saturday, February 12th, when Texas hosts Rockford.

As part of the second Military Appreciation Night, the first 3,000 fans will be handed a Texas Stars desert camouflage hat and the Stars will wear camouflage jerseys. The jerseys will be auctioned off for charity and a portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Cedar Park Veterans Memorial Park. Texas will hand out 2,500 Stars Oven Mitts on Saturday, March 26th.

Aside from giveaways, fans will once again see the popular “State Farm Family Four Pack” return for every Saturday Stars home game. The four pack; includes four tickets, four hot dogs and four sodas for $44. Also, H-E-B Tuesdays feature a $5.00 discount off the ticket price for anyone who donates an H-E-B Store Brand non-perishable food product. Starting this season, is the new “3-2-1” Fridays. For every Friday home game, fans may purchase $3.00 twelve-ounce domestic drafts, $2.00 sodas and $1.00 hot dogs.

The Stars will wear three specialty jerseys during the 2010-11 home season, starting on Saturday, October 30th for Pink in the Rink, promoting breast cancer awareness. The Stars will don burnt orange jerseys on Saturday, November 27th in support of the UT Club hockey team’s game at Cedar Park Center. The final specialty jersey will be displayed on Saturday, March 5th when the Stars host Military Appreciation Night.

A new promotion this season will feature two Field Trip Days for schools in Williamson and Travis Counties. The first of the two games is slated for Wednesday, November 10th at 11:00 am against the Chicago Wolves. The first 3,000 kids to the event receive a Texas Stars pencil pouch compliments of 183-A Expressway. The second school Field Trip Day will take place at 11:00 am on Monday, March 7th against the Syracuse Crunch. The first 3,000 youths to the game will receive a Texas Stars school themed supply item.

The Stars will conclude their regular season with Fan Appreciation Night on Saturday, April 9th with a 7:00 pm faceoff against the Oklahoma City Barons. The Stars will do numerous giveaways throughout the evening for the final home game of the regular season.

Individual game tickets for Opening Weekend, October 16th and 17th, as well as both home preseason games on October 2nd and 3rd are on sale now. Tickets are available online at www.TexasStarsHockey.com or by calling 512.GO.STARS (467.8277). Individual game tickets for the remainder of the 2010-11 season will go on sale at a later date. The Stars are expected to announce a promotional schedule in the near future.

The Western Conference Champion Texas Stars will host their first regular season home game at Cedar Park Center on Saturday, October 16th. Season ticket packages to see the Stars play in their second season at the Cedar Park Center are on sale now. For more information on Texas Stars season tickets call (512) GO-STARS (467-8277) or visit www.TexasStarsHockey.com. Anyone interested in purchasing season tickets, suites, group tickets or mini-plans may call the Texas Stars front office.

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Benefit the 100 Club with Randalls’ Good Neighbor Program

The next time you’re at Randalls, pick up a Remarkable Card application at the courtesy booth to fill out and link your card to our account. Randalls will pay us a percentage of our account total, so be sure to use your card every time you
shop. By using your card, you will also be eligible for exclusive discounts, giveaways, enter-to-wins, direct mail rewards, and air miles.

National Night Out 2010

National Night Out 2010

On Tuesday October 5, 2010 neighborhoods throughout Austin are invited to join with thousands of communities nationwide for the 27th Annual National Night Out.

'National Night Out' is designed to:

1. Heighten crime and drug prevention awareness.
2. Generate support and participation in crime efforts.
3. Strengthen neighborhood spirit and police community relations.
4. Send a message to criminals letting them know that neighborhoods are organized and fighting back.

On October 5, 2010, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., residents in neighborhoods throughout Austin and across the nation are asked to turn on their porch lights, lock their doors and spend the evening outside with their neighbors, police officers, firefighters and EMS paramedics. Events such as cookouts, block parties and neighborhood walks will all occur simultaneously throughout the city and nationwide.

This evening is a great opportunity for citizens and law enforcement to partner up against crime. We are encouraging everyone to come meet your neighbors and commit to help law enforcement reduce crime in your community. It is time to show the criminal element that we as a society are not going to just sit back and let crime occur in our neighborhoods. APD will make every effort to have a 1st responder stop by each party that is registered by the deadline date of September 15, 2010.

Please be aware that unforeseen circumstances may limit the number of 1st responders available to attend even those parties who register early.
JOIN NATIONAL NIGHT OUT 2010

1. Get all of your neighbors to turn on their porch lights.
2. Organize a block party or some type of neighborhood event.
3. Fill out and return the 2010 National Night Out Application (descargar aplicación en español) as soon as possible and mail it to the address below. You may also fax your application to (512) 974-6222.
(You will need the Adobe Acrobat Reader to view or download the application. You may download the Reader for free.)

After completing the application, return it to:

Austin Police Department
Community Liaison Office
P.O. Box 689001
Austin, Texas 78768-9001

Everyone who completes an application will be notified via mail or e-mail before the event where to come by and pick up a National Night Out bag. The bags will contain crime prevention information, posters, party invitations and items for use at your party.

If your neighborhood association has a Web page, you are welcome to create a link to the Austin Police Department National Night Out Web page at www.cityofaustin.org/police/nno.htm or create your own.

For additional information, please contact Rosie Salinas at the Community Liaison Office at (512) 974-4900 or by e-mail at nno@ci.austin.tx.us.

ABC's "My Generation" Premiere

Did anyone get to see ABC's "My Generation" last night? Did you know that the show is actually filmed in Austin? We got to see a lot of local landmarks and our downtown skyscrapers. Below is a comment from a viewer:

"I really liked it! Has a lot of potential, and they really set up a great deal of plot lines in this first hour!Looking forward to where the stories/characters will go (& especially felt for the Kenneth "nerd" character -- poor guy).I didn't think it was too slow at all - maybe others felt that because of the interviews, but I thought they helped us get into the characters better).The previews for the birthing look great. Can't wait!"

As some of you may know, the 100 Club of Central Texas hosts its 10th golf tournament at Twin Creeks Country Club in Cedar Park, November 8th. We are planning to invite the cast of "My Generation" to join us! Keep your fingers crossed ... we'll keep you posted.

In case you didn't get to see the show, click on this link to help fill you in.

http://abc.go.com/shows/my-generation

Cheers, and have a great weekend!

Austinite Stars in ABC Comedy-Drama "My Generation"

Austinite Mehcad Brooks stars in ABC's "My Generation" premiering this Thursday at 7 PM.

My Generation is a one-hour comedy-drama, which is being produced by ABC Studios, follows a group of high school classmates in Austin, Texas in 2000, then revisits their lives ten years after graduation.

The series follows an eclectic group of young adults whose lives were being filmed for a documentary just before their graduation from Greenbelt High School in Austin, Texas in 2000. The group includes the Overachiever, the Beauty Queen, the Nerd, the Punk, the Jock (Mehcad), the Brain, the Rich Kid, the Rebel, and the Wallflower. Their hopes and dreams for the future were recorded, and as they meet up ten years later, they realize that things don't always go as planned. The series is set in present-day with flashbacks to the past.

Filming began in mid-March.[13] Craig Gillespie directed the pilot. In May 2010, ABC announced it has added the series to the 2010-11 schedule with a fall 2010 premiere planned.[14]

So tune in this Thursday at 7 PM for "My Generation" on ABC. Let us know what you think about the show and our own Mehcad Brooks' performance.

Job Hunting Opportunities

New Sam Moon store holding job fair

by KVUE News

kvue.com

Posted on September 15, 2010 at 12:22 PM

There is an opportunity for job hunters as a new store opens in North Austin.

Sam Moon sells fashion accessories, and is opening a new location at the Arbor Walk at MoPac and Braker Lane. They started a job fair Wednesday morning, looking for 40 to 50 people including managers, cashiers, and stockers.

The job fair continues Thursday and Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the new store.

Retail experience is preferred, but not necessary.

Interested candidates should bring your resume, and can also send one by e-mail to careers@sammoon.com. Or, you can call Bob Reynolds at 214-476-5686.

Run with the Heroes 5K Run, Sunday, September 12th

The "Run with the Heroes" 5K is a race with a purpose.... more than just winning! It was designed to bring communities together with first responders, to honor fallen heroes of emergency services and show support for their families. Emergency responders (which include Police, Fire and EMS) are one large family, and each year "Run with the Heroes" honors fallen brothers and sisters. The 2010 "Run with the Heroes" honors three: Drew Bolin - Austin Police Department, Tracy Chambers - Williamson County EMS and James Glass - Austin Fire Department.
Each year, Austin Police officers team with Special Olympics Texas' athletes to run the "Flame of Hope" to the Opening Ceremonies of Special Olympic Games. In the spirit of the partnership with the law Enforcement Torch Run, "Run with the Heroes" is honored to donate its proceeds to Special Olympics Texas' athletes and their goals!

Packet Pick-Up
RunTex
422 W. Riverside, Austin, TX 78704
Friday September 10 from 10:00 am to 7:00 pm
Saturday September 11 from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm

Schedule:
Sunday September 12
6:45 am Late Registration and Packet Pick-Up
8:00 am 5K
Post-Race Awards and Celebration Immediately to follow

Location:
Check In, Parking, Race Start and Finish at:
Southpark Meadows Shopping Center Between Target and Mama Fu's
9500 I-35 South, Austin, TX 78748
Contact the event director with questions or comments

Star of Texas Awards

Gov. Rick Perry will give the keynote address and present the Star of Texas Awards, which honor peace officers, firefighters, emergency medical first responders or federal law enforcement agents that have been killed or seriously injured in the line of duty.

Tuesday, September 7
2:00 p.m. – Austin
Texas State Capitol
1100 Congress Avenue
Senate Chamber

UT Soccer Celebrating Nation's Heroes

Help Soccer celebrate our nation's heroes

Come out and celebrate our nation's heroes with Texas Soccer as the Longhorns take on Navy on Friday, Sept. 3 at 7 p.m. at Mike A. Myers Stadium. Fans are encouraged to arrive at 5:30 p.m. and take part in many of the special activities in commemoration of America's finest. Helicopters, fire trucks, military and police vehicles will be on hand for everyone to tour (weather permitting). Remember to bring your camera’s for great photo opportunities. Numerous patriotic-themed activities throughout the match. The first 2,000 fans receive mini-American flags.

Members from all branches of armed forces, police, fire, medical services, and any other first responders receive FREE admission upon presentation of a service ID.

Special Ticket Package
UT Athletics makes this unique night even better by offering a $7 Bundle Pack, which includes:

* One ticket to the match;
* One FREE hot dog, chips, and beverage;
* Coupon to purchase any adult soccer t-shirt for only $9.99.

Order your $7 Bundle Pack today by calling (512) 232-3865. Limited quantities available. The deadline to order is Sept. 2, 2010, at 4 p.m. Central.

Regular priced tickets may be purchase at the gates prior to the match with adult tickets costing $7 and youth tickets only $4.

10th Annual 100 Club of Central Texas Golf Tournament

Golf Anyone? The 100 Club is having its 10th Annual Golf Tournament benefiting the First Responder communities of Bastrop, Caldwell, Hays, Travis and Williamson, November 8, 2010, at Twin Creeks Country Club in Cedar Park. Even if you're not a golfer, you can still participate by becoming a sponsor for the tournament. With your sponsorship, your company's logo will be displayed at the tournament. You will also receive special recognition in our quarterly newsletter, The Responder, plus much, much more. Details coming soon.

100 Club of Central Texas Donates $10K to family of Cedar Park Police Officer

Our Mission: The 100 Club of Central Texas leads the community in providing support for first responders and their families when tragedy strikes. Within 24 hours, $10,000 was donated to Officer Leonard Reed's grieving widow, Cynthia, and their two young sons, ages 12 and 10.

Additional donations for the Reed family are also being accepted by the 100 Club of Central Texas. Contributions from the public may be made by visiting www.100clubcentex.com or by calling (512) 345-3200.

Tentative funeral arrangements are as follows:

Place: Hill Country Bible Church/Little Elm near Hwy 620
Date: Wednesday, August 25th
Time: 9 AM

Please keep the Reed family in your prayers.

Donations Accepted for Fallen Cedar Park Police Officer

Cedar Park Officer Leonard Reed lost his life yesterday serving his community. He leaves behind a wife, Cynthia, and two boys. Please keep him and his family in your prayers.

The 100 Club of Central Texas is accepting donations in his behalf. 100% of the contributions will go to Officer Reed's family. Donations are accepted online via our website, www.100clubcentex.com, or to our office at 512-345-3200.

Formula 1 Coming to Austin Area in 2012

Formula 1 is coming to the Austin area in 2012, thanks to the backing of San Antonio billionaire Red McCombs, Bobby Epstein of Austin-based Prophet Capital Management, Ltd., and F1 organizer, Tavo Hellmund. The 100 Club hopes to play a role in the operations of the event. Keep your fingers crossed! If all goes as planned, volunteers will be needed. We will keep you posted!

Sea World San Antonio Comes to KVUE-TV Austin

Summer is a great time to head out to a place like SeaWorld, but for many kids who are in the hospital with various illnesses, that simply is not possible.

So this week, SeaWorld is coming to them. The kids over at Dell Children's Medical Center will see a whole host of animals.

Angie Llanas, the animal ambassador at SeaWorld San Antonio, visited KVUE with some of the creatures the kids will get to meet.

by KVUE News

kvue.com

Posted on August 5, 2010 at 12:38 PM

GT Distributors Discounts to Facebook Members

GT Distributors is offering various specials and discounts to First Responders who are current members or those interested in joining their Facebook account. Get ammo and product specials by logging onto facebook/gt.com

Yellow Cab Partners with 100 Club of Central Texas

Yellow Cab teamed up with the 100 Club of Central Texas. See our mobile billboards and decals on back of cabs to promote awareness & membership drive. Coming soon so stay tuned! Please let us know if you see this promotion.

Memorial Erected to Recognize Fallen Officer

Fallen First Responders killed while on duty now have something to show for. The memorial program is the brainchild of Austin police Officer Jason Huskins, who learned of the Austin officers who had fallen in the line of duty as part of his training through the police academy.

"Ninety-five percent of people who drive through here don't know," Huskins says, looking out at the corner. "Now, hopefully, that will change."

Each memorial is 20 inches wide and 6 inches thick and will bear an Austin Police shield and list the officer's name and last day of service, along with information about him or her and how the officer was killed. The memorial will be placed as close as possible to where the officer was killed.

Huskins found support for the idea through Rockdale Memorial Co., which has built similar memorials for Texas Department of Public Safety officers. The company is donating the memorials for the Austin program. Twenty Austin police officers have died in the line of duty since 1875.

In a few cases where it's not possible to erect the large memorial, a plaque will be placed near where an officer died, Huskins said.

"As time passes, the general public tends to forget, but the family, the officers, they remember," Huskins said. Now, they can remember and "it serves as a place for the family to come."

Velma Hunter-Gonzales, a 100 Club of Central Texas Board Member, quietly wiped tears flowing beneath her sunglasses after witnessing a crew erect a 5-foot-4-inch-tall gray granite memorial to honor of her son, Clint Hunter.

"It's things like this that help us remember he will not be forgotten," said Colleen Hunter-Gaudreau , Hunter's widow, who has since remarried and lives with her husband, daughter Mikayla, and 2-month-old and 2-year-old boys in Cedar Park.

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AT&T Grand Opening; Announces donation to the 100 Club

AT&T Opens Updated, 4,500 Square Foot State-Of-The-Art Retail Store In Austin,located at 1011 W. 5th Street in The Shoppes at Fifth & Lamar shopping center. AT&T also announced that it will donate $25 to the 100 Club of Central Texas for every customer who upgrades or activates a new account at the store during the grand opening weekend, July 22-25. The mission of the 100 Club of Central Texas is to lead the community in providing financial assistance and support for the families of first responders who are seriously injured or killed in the line of duty, and to provide resources to enhance first responders’ safety and welfare. The 100 Club thanks AT&T and encourages everyone to pay their new and impressive location a visit.

Schlitterbahn Trip

Our day trip to Schlitterbahn with kids and families of surviving and critically injured first responders last week was a blast! Everyone seemed to have enjoyed every minute of their stay. There was food, there was water, there was big fun! Kudos to Hotel Allandale for getting us off to a good start for two consecutive years with a wonderful breakfast of sausages, pancakes, cereal, breakfast tacos, various fruits and juices, eggs, etc. R&R Limo and Bus shuttled us there and back safely!

Fathers Day

The 100 Club hopes all fathers out there were treated to something special this past Sunday. Please feel free to share your joyful stories of time spent with dad on Fathers Day!

100 Club Going to Schlitterbahn Next Week

The 100 Club of Central Texas is off to Schlitterbahn in New Braunfels next week to entertain kids and their families of surviving and critically injured First Responders. Hotel Allandale will treat us to a great breakfast again this year! If last year's trip to Fiesta Texas in San Antonio is any indication, we should have a blast!

Hey everyone:

The Texas Stars, supporters of the 100 Club, is playing in the finals for the Calder Cup. Unfortunately, all tickets are sold out, however, you can tune into the NHL Network (Direct TV/Dish Cable systems)and watch the game, beginning at 7:30 PM tonight (Friday, 6/11), and on Radio 1530 AM/The Horn.

Should the Stars win tonight at home, they will lead the Hershey Bears 3-2 and play out the remaining two games away from home (should it come to that).

A win tonight will lead to a game on Monday, June 14th, where the Stars will host a Watch Party at the Cedar Park Center for FREE. Parking will be free, too! Doors will open at 5 PM, with a 6:00 PM game start time. TV and radio coverage should be available on the same networks and station previously mentioned..

So, come one ... come all, and support the Texas Stars onto victory. Remember, the Texas Stars and the 100 Club of Central Texas is a winning combination! Go Stars!

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100 Club Going to Schlitterbahn

The 100 Club of Central Texas takes trips annually to retreats or amusement parks for kids (8-18) of surviving firefighters, police officers and paramedics and their families. This year we are visiting Schlitterbahn in New Braunfels on June 29th. Items such as suntan lotion, caps, disposable cameras, gift certificates, journals/writing utensils, fruit snack packs and other snack foods, etc., for goodie bags are needed. We estimate 15 kids and 15 adults to attend. Whatever you will be able to donate will be greatly appreciated. Thank you!

AADA & Wal-Mart Contributions

The 100 Club of Central Texas would like to thank the Austin Automobile Dealers Association and Wal-Mart (I-35/Slaughter), for their generous donations of 5K and 1K respectively. Their contributions enables us to continue doing what we can to support our First Responders, who protect and serve us on a daily basis. So, if you're in the market to purchase a vehicle or other products, please keep these businesses in mind.

Volunteers Needed

The 100 Club of Central Texas, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that supports firefighters, peace officers and paramedics killed or critically injured in the line-of-duty, is in need of volunteers to assist with various fundraising efforts.

Please contact larry@100clubcentex.com. Include your name and phone number. We will contact you when the need arises with details. You may also call Larry at 512-345-3200 to sign up, as well.

Thank you for your support!

New Partnership &Texas Stars in Calder Cup finals!

The 100 Club of Central Texas is embarking on partnering with well-established businesses in Austin ... stay tuned for the announcement!

The Texas Stars Hockey team is a 100 Club of Central Texas supporter. They have the great fortune of advancing to the finals and is offering our constituents a discount to the games at a reasonable rate of $8.00.

It is our goal to support those who support us. Your presence will help the continued growth of our business relationship with the Stars. To purchase tickets, please refer to the Texas Stars website, www.texasstarshockey.com.

Thank you, and go Stars!