It’s hard to believe that Christmas is only 5 months away!!! I even watched some Hallmark Christmas movies this month when they had their Christmas in July shows. The year has been whizzing by.
But even as fast as time is going the members of the Hometown Networking Group still take their time on Wednesday mornings to come together at Kyle’s IHOP and meet. Our goal is to get to know one another and in turn help each other grow their business.
Education Moment: was presented by Trish Wilder with Edward Jones. She shared a great story about a farmer who shared his prize winning seed corn with his neighbors. When asked by a reporter why he would be willing to do that as it would mean that his neighbors might win the competition, the farmer seemed surprised at the question. He explained that in order for his corn to be strong, he must count on the pollination of the plants that are growing in neighboring farms. His corn couldn’t continue to be good if their corn wasn’t.
So it is with our lives. Those who choose to live in peace must help their neighbors to live in peace. Those who choose to live well must help others to live well, for the value of a life is measured by the lives it touches. And those who choose to be happy must help others to find happiness, for the welfare of each is bound up with the welfare of all.
Great message, Trish!
This week’s Member Spotlight was Ron Martin with Ron Martin & Associates and PrimeMyBody.com Ron shared his upbringing and photos
of his lovely family, including his daughter Ashley Atwood who is an actress in Hollywood. He let us in on some really exciting news; She’s filming a movie with the likes of John Travolta and Morgan Freeman! How cool is that! He also told us that she has recently won several awards for a short film she co-produced, wrote AND acted in called “Mimi’s Misadventure” So the talent seems to run in the family!
Ron’s background and something he really enjoys doing, is in the arena of corporate branding. He explains that, just like a personality, you have a brand, whether you know it or not. He shared the importance of thinking through what it is yo
u do, what services you provide, who your target market is and then roll it together into a brand that works for you. He’s been in the business so long that he had a ton of logos that he created with and for past clients. His background and knowledge is truly amazing.
Ron also took some time to explain a new passion of his, hemp oil. Yep…hemp oil. He explained how he came across hemp oil when he was diagnosed with cancer and used hemp oil in his treatment. Both he and his doctors were amazed at the positive benefits of this oil. He stressed that it is legal in all states so no one has to wonder about that. So whether you are dealing with a new business, or updating an existing business, or you are in a health crisis, or wanting to avoid a health crisis, give Ron a call or shoot him an email. He can be reached at 979 219 0110 or at Ron@RonMartinAndAssociates.com
Upcoming Events:
Labor Day is just around the corner so be sure you have the Kyle Hot Air Balloon Festival on your calendar: Remember to 
hold open Labor Day weekend for the Pie in the Sky Balloon Festival. Last year was the first year and despite the lousy weather we had over 12,000 visitors. The estimate for this year’s even bigger and better festival is 20,000 people coming to the event! As part of the event the Rotary Club is going to try for the Guinness World Record for the most ‘KYLE’s’ in one place. That means your first name must be Kyle. We thought originally it could be first middle or last or some deritive of Kyle, but we found out that your first name must be Kyle to qualify. So if you’re a ‘Kyle’ or you know a ‘Kyle’ have them go to the Pie in the Sky website for info on how to enter. We only need about 250 ‘Kyles’ to make the Guinness World Record. Be a part of history!
The event runs from Friday afternoon August 31st through Sunday September 2nd packed full of events. Check out the schedule and come back often for updates! Pie in the Sky Balloon Festival Schedule of Events
Sip and Savor: The Rotary’s annual Sip and Savor is right around the corner in the fall so keep your eyes peeled for info regarding date/time/location.
Workshop on how to improve your SEO : Rob Oskins from Blue Crest Media, is still planning on having a training regarding easy ways (he promised even I can do it) to use videos to improve your SEO and position on Google. Date/Time and location is still up in the air.
Upcoming meeting, Member Spotlight and Education Minute Speaker Schedule:
August
1st Jeremy McBoom Mathnasium of Kyle Education Moment Celeste Messer – Adkor Group with Maxavenue
8th Chad Holmin Like New Building Solutions Education Moment Irene Melendez – Broadway Bank
15th Tyler Eads Guild Mortgage Education Moment Rob Oskins – Blue Crest Media
22nd Brenda Spencer Best Version Media Education Moment Trish Wilder – Edward Jones
NOT A MEMBER AND INTERESTED IN FINDING OUT MORE HOMETOWN NETWORKING GROUP?
Come check us out. We welcome you to join us on Wednesday morning and meet some great local business owners. What have you got to lose? Your first breakfast is on us! Dues are $60/quarter or $200/year. If you’re not ready to commit or can’t manage to come every Wednesday but you would still like to connect? We have an option for you. You are welcome to come any time you’d like and pay $10.
The group meets every Wednesday morning at Kyle IHOP 5401 Kyle Centre Dr, Kyle, TX 78640 (I35 Southbound Access
Rd, just South of Kyle Expressway and I35 intersection). Informal networking begins at 8:15, Meeting begins at 8:30 and ends promptly at 9:30.
You can find out more about our group at: https://hometownnetworking.org