Newsletter of Lake Buchanan Conservation Corporation

January 10, 2020
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A Hill Country Christmas

LBCC Treasurer John Chalmers enjoys bicycling around the lake area.  On this past Christmas Eve he took a ride and snapped this photo of a not too common Christmas scene, but it is very representative of the hill country life style.  For our readers that don't live in the area full time.......we're sorry!  But we hope everyone had a joyous and safe Christmas.  Likewise, we hope your New Year is off to a good start.

As a reminder, a great way to start the New Year is to make your annual membership donation to LBCC.  If you haven't already renewed, please consider doing so as soon as you finish reading this newsletter.  

Annual Business Membership is $100.  Individual Membership is $25.

Click HERE​ to become a new member or renew on-line.  THANK YOU!


+++Coming Event+++

General Meeting of Members & Friends
Wednesday, January 15th 
7:00 P.M.
Hill Country Hall 15675 E.State Hwy 29, Buchanan Dam, TX.


Our guest speaker will be Jo Karr Tedder, President of CTWC.  She will discuss critical issues such as low water inflow to Lake Buchanan and its impact on sustaining the lake level, especially in light of water soon being released to refill Inks and LBJ lakes.  She will give an update on the 2019 LCRA Water Management Plan and comment on the  introduction of the CTWC economic impact study as well as comment on the makeup of the new LCRA Board of Directors.

Refreshments will be served.
PUBLIC WELCOME / BRING A FRIEND! 

We will also be accepting new and renewal membership donations at the meeting.  Bring cash, check or credit card!

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~~~~~~~WHAT YOU MAY HAVE MISSED~~~~~~~

Annual Member Christmas Mixer
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Our annual Christmas Mixer was held at the Hill Country Hall on Saturday December 7th.  

Members attending were treated to a great chicken and fixin's dinner catered by Mama’s Home Cooking in Burnet.  Hill Country Hall generously provided a beer & wine bar.

We were very pleased to have in attendance our friend and past Secretary/Treasurer Annette Gardner.  Annette was very active in LBCC for many years until she relocated to Colorado in 2018.

After dinner President Ron Abshier announced John Chalmers would be retiring from his office of treasurer. John was acknowledged for his service after which John pledged his continuing support.  Ron then presented the 2020 slate of officers for approval of the members.  The slate consisted of Ron Abshier, as president; Nick Zackoff, as vice president and Richard King, as secretary/treasurer.  A motion was made and seconded and the slate of officers was approved by acclamation.  In addition to these officers, other members continuing their place on the board for 2020 are: Ken McGary, Steve McCarty and John Raschke.

Highlight of the evening was when Ron was presented an appreciation award by George Bold “In Recognition and Appreciation of Fourteen Years of Leadership and Many Successful Projects.” Congratulations again Ron.    We appreciate you!

Part of the annual "Mixer" is to help the Llano County Sheriff's office collect toys for Brown Santa.  Attendees were asked to bring a new toy for the cause. We are pleased to report a very successful toy drive. It took three deputies to haul off all the loot.    Thanks Members! 

PAY YOUR 2020 DUES AND MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR THE NEXT CHRISTMAS MIXER

December 5, 2020​

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Last month we reported to you the damage inflicted on the Llano County Park dock by an early fall storm.  You may remember seeing this photo.
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We are pleased to report some of the damaged dock was salvaged and was repaired.  LBCC board members John Raschke, Steve McCarty, and Ron Abshier were successful in reinstalling a shortened version of the dock last weekend.  Plans are for a new, more seaworthy dock to be built and installed in the spring.  
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       Ad Wizards Internet Service 706 County Rd 119 Burnet, TX 78611               Phone: 512-715-8008  www.adwizards.com

               Big Chief RV & Cabin Resort  1420 FM690, Burnet, TX 78611                    Phone: 512-793-4746   www.bigchiefrvresort.com

           Cottonwood Cove Lake Cabins  161 Alexander Dr, Tow, TX 78672                      Phone: 325-379-2641  www.highlandlakes.com/cotton/

                    Council Creek Lodge  826 Co Rd 137, Burnet, TX 78611                            Phone: 512-756-6935

           Granite Wealth Management   701 Ave. G,  Marble Falls, TX 78654                     Phone: 830-789-7756 [email protected]

Gray Insurance Agency  1034 Farm to Market Rd 1431, Kingsland, TX 78639  Phone: 325-388-9382   www.grayinsuranceagency.com/

Hill Country Boat Docks & Marine Service, LLC   PO Box 923 Burnet, TX 78611  Phone: 512.588.0679   www.hillcountryboatdocks.com/

                  Hill Country Hall 15675 TX-29, Buchanan Dam, TX 78609                           Phone: 512-470-1138  www.hillcontryhall.com

           Interstate Battery Center   1800 US-281,  Marble Falls, TX 78654                  Phone: 830-693-2566  www.interstatebatteries.com

                               Lake Land Realty - Ron Petrick, Agent                                     Phone: 512-417-2120   [email protected]  

      Lakeline Seamless Gutters   133 Jonathan Dr, Liberty Hill, TX 78642        Phone: 512-515-0180  www.lakelinegutters.com

              Llano National Bank   8600 FM 1431, Buchanan Dam, TX 78609                     Phone: 512-793-5054  www.llanonationalbank.com

              Nave Properties, LLC   210 Granite St., Buchanan Dam, TX 78609               Phone: 210-445-4566

                  The Dam Grill  16082 TX-29, Buchanan Dam, TX 78609                              Phone: 512-793-2020

               Johnson-Sewell Ford-Lincoln   3301 US-281, Marble Falls, TX 78654                         Sales 888-581-3785  Service 888-684-2550