July - Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce

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JULY 2011
281.488.7676 • 1201 NASA Parkway, Houston, TX 77058 • www.clearlakearea.com
A MESSAGE FROM THE
CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD
INSIDE
Greetings Fellow Chamber Investors,
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New Members
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Member Renewals
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New Teachers' Luncheon
read this, some much needed relief will be on its way.
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Discover China
However, be assured that a little heat and a lack of rain
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Bowling Tournament
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Fourth of July Celebrations
We have just concluded the annual “No Experience Necessary” Bowling Tournament. By
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Young Professionals
all accounts, it was a success and I hope you were able to participate. I’m not sure which
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Ribbon Cuttings
is more coveted the first place trophy or the “DAL” trophy.
14 General Membership
Well, it is July in Texas and it is hot… and dry! In the
sixteen plus years I’ve lived here, I don’t think I’ve ever
experienced this lack of rain. Maybe, by the time you
will not slow your Chamber down, there are some great
things happening.
The Chamber is focused on our 50th anniversary which is just around the corner. The
Luncheon
committee is working on some fun, new and interesting additions for our celebration. If you
are interested in participating in the planning, the committee meets monthly and we can
always use extra volunteers.
On August 12th, we will again host the New Teachers' Luncheon. This year we will welcome
new teachers and honor the teachers who have served the district for twenty-five years or
more. This is a very popular event, the best way to insure your participation is to get involved
as a sponsor, for details contact Shari Sweeney at 281-488-7676.
As part of your membership, you can take advantage of some great events this summer.
Make the most of your membership, get involved!
Sincerely,
Chairman of the Board
Richard Allen
Space Center Houston
HORIZONS, JUNE 2011
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A NOTE FROM THE PRESIDENT & CEO
the upcoming year by nominating a slate
of members to be voted on by you. These
elected directors serve a three-year term,
so each year seven members rotate on the
board and seven members rotate off the
board. You should have already received
the 2011-2012 ballot nominating the following candidates, who have agreed to serve
our Chamber for the upcoming term: Mike
Cornett, Texas Citizens Bank; Terri Divine,
Visiting Angels, Living Assistance Services;
Chris Gregg, Gregg & Gregg, P.C.; Gary
Harshbarger, yellowbook360; Russell Lindsey, Prosperity Bank Clear Lake; Janell MillIt’s Hot … Be Cool by joining the Clear
er, Bay Area Citizen; Gail Payne, Sentinels
Lake Area Chamber of Commerce! That
of Freedom – Gulf Coast and Kevin Ven-
is our theme for the upcoming Chamber
able, AMOCO Federal Credit Union. I’m
Membership Campaign – August 2nd, 3rd,
sure you noticed that we had eight names
and 4th. Membership is the lifeblood of our
on the ballot this year due to a Director res-
Chamber, each and every member makes
ignation during the past year. I would like
our Chamber a stronger more creditable
to congratulate these eight outstanding
organization, giving us a louder voice and
individuals and thank them for agreeing to
a bigger impact.
As a current member
serve as your Board of Directors if elected.
of the Chamber this is how you can help
If you have not yet submitted your ballot,
make our membership campaign a suc-
please complete it and send it to us today.
cess.
Shari Sweeney, our Vice President, Steph-
• Take 2 ½ hours of your time on the
anie Rice, our Director of Membership and
phone, calling your business associates
I just returned from the annual state wide
or vendors to encourage them to join
conference of the Texas Chamber of Com-
YOU as a member of the Chamber.
merce Executives (TCCE) where our Cham-
• Provide leads for our membership
ber received two awards in the annual
recruiting team to contact and en-
TCCE media contest. A first place award
courage them to join.
for Horizons, our monthly newsletter and a
• Offer to pick up the membership
second place award in marketing cam-
applications and checks from busi-
paigns for our 49th Annual Chairman's Ball.
nesses that join during the drive.
Congratulations to Febe Prado our Director of Communications for working hard to
Please let me know if you can help by
create these award winning publications.
contacting me at the Chamber or e-mail
I hope you all have a Happy Indepen-
me at cindy@clearlakearea.com. It takes
dence Day weekend, visit www.Clear-
everyone to make this organization great
LakeArea.com for information on the
– thanks for your support in making it hap-
Fourth of July celebrations. Remember this
pen!
is YOUR organization, YOU make it happen
Our Chamber of Commerce is gov-
and “We’re all about YOU!"
1201 NASA PARKWAY
HOUSTON, TX 77058
(P) 281/488-7676
(F) 281/488-8981
www.ClearLakeArea.com
CHAMBER STAFF
President & CEO
Cindy Harreld
cindy@clearlakearea.com
cell: 281/851-1188
Vice President
Shari Sweeney
shari@clearlakearea.com
cell: 281/610-1056
Director of Finance
Sunya Fitz
sunny@clearlakearea.com
cell: 281/782-0262
Front Office Manager
Faith Norris
faith@clearlakearea.com
Director of Communications
Febe Prado
febe@clearlakearea.com
cell: 281/382-1904
Director of Membership
Stephanie Rice
stephanie@clearlakearea.com
cell: 832/373-8121
Front Office Assistant
Ann Kimzey
Front Office Assistant
Harriet Liebman
erned by a volunteer Board of Directors,
these 21 elected Directors work together
Warm Regards,
for the common good of the Chamber to
set policy for our organization. Since our
fiscal year is October 1st to September
30th, we begin making plans in June for
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HORIZONS, JUNE 2011
Cindy Harreld
Chamber President & CEO
Horizons is published monthly by
Clear Lake Area
Chamber of Commerce.
MEMBERSHIP
The
following
businesses
have made a commitment
NEW
Chamber Members
to the economic growth of
the Clear Lake area. Please
re-new your commitment by
calling on these businesses
when you are in need of their
products or services.
American Homestar Mortgage, LLC
Donna Perry
2450 South Shore Blvd., Suite 301
League City, TX 77573
(281) 334-9773
www.americanhomestarmortgage.com
Mortgage Companies
►Recruited by: Chamber Staff
H & R Block - League City
Adam Saba
1101 W. Main Street, Suite G
(281) 332-9140
www.HRBlock.com
Tax Services
Shari Sweeny & Cindy Harreld
Tad Nelson & Associates
Tad Nelson
820 E. Main Street
(281) 280-0100
www.houstongalvestonlawyer.com
Attorneys
►Recruited by: Stephanie Rice,
Chamber Staff
Crazy Alan's Swamp Shack
Alan Franks
310 Texas Avenue
Kemah, TX 77565
(281) 334-5000
www.theswampshack.com
Restaurants & Clubs
H & R Block - League City West
Adam Saba
2945 Gulf Freeway S, Suite E
(281) 534-6412
www.HRBlock.com
Tax Services
Turbo Non-Destructive Testing, Inc.
Roger Jordan
P.O. Box 56
Kemah, TX 77565
(713) 263-4303
www.Turbondt.com
Chamber Staff
Fire & Life Safety America
T.J. Freetage
7077 West 43rd Street
Houston, TX 77092
(713) 320-1458
www.FLSAmerica.com
Fire Protection
►Recruited by: Roxy Puente,
SERVPRO of Clear Lake
H & R Block - Webster
Adam Saba
109 W. Bay Area Blvd.
Webster, TX 77598
(281) 332-4033
www.HRBlock.com
Tax Services
Wabash Advertising
Michael Palm
554 Surf Oaks Drive
Seabrook, TX 77586
(913) 708-4990
www.wabashad.com
Advertising
Chamber Staff
H & R Block - Clear Lake
Adam Saba
2323 Clear Lake Blvd.
Houston, TX 77062
(281) 486-0107
www.HRBlock.com
Tax Services
Kilowatt Partners, Inc
Evett Norris
P.O. Box 518
Kemah, TX 77565
(832) 523-2524
www.electricitysavings.com
Electric Companies & Utility Companies
►Recruited by: Cindy Harreld,
Chamber Staff
World Financial Group
Sharon Valentine
1100 NASA Parkway, Suite 300
Houston, TX 77058
(713) 855-3513
www.worldfinancialgroup.com
Financial Services
Chamber Staff
H & R Block - Kemah
Adam Saba
243 FM 2094
Kemah, TX 77565
(281) 334-4902
www.HRBlock.com
Tax Services
Mark Sokolow, Business Consultant
Mark Sokolow
338 Wedgerock
Webster, TX 77598
(409) 457-5521
Business Consultant
Attorneys
Chamber Staff
HORIZONS, JUNE 2011
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MEMBERSHIP
2010 - 2011 EXECUTIVE OFFICERS
Milestone
Anniversaries
Member Renewals
Thank you to the following members for renewing their membership with the
Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce.
41 YEARS
■ Clear Lake Regional Medical Center
42 YEARS
■ One Stop Party Shop
40 YEARS
■ Clear Lake Pediatric Center
32 YEARS
■ Putt-Putt Fun House
31 YEARS
■ Murray/Lobb, PLLC
30 YEARS
■ Frenchies
20 YEARS
■ Gulf Greyhound Park
■ Hometrust Company
19 YEARS
■ Bay Area Harbour Playhouse
■ Forest Park East Cemetery/Funeral Home
■ Protech Collision Repair Center
■ South Shore Harbour Marina
16 YEARS
■ PC & Cable
15 YEARS
■ Hollis Huff Lewis & Company, P.C.
14 YEARS
■ Affordable Quality Plumbing
(KEEP Enterprieses, Inc.)
■ Joe Lee's Seafood Kitchen Restaurant
13 YEARS
■ Boondoggles Brewery Pizzeria & Pub
■ Perry's Italian Grille
12 YEARS
■ San Jacinto College South
11 YEARS
■ Advanced Laser Vision
■ Coffee Oasis
■ Kemah Boardwalk Administration
■ Mediterraneo Market
10 YEARS & UNDER
■ Berkeley Eye Center Bay Area
■ Chuck Emerson Agency
■ Clear Lake Foot & Ankle Specialist
■ Entech Engineering, Inc.
■ Flowers by Rickea
■ Galveston Island Hilton
■ Hampton Inn - Seabrook
■ Henrich Insurance Group
■ The HOP
■ Markle & Delacruz, LLP
■ McCorkle Insurance
■ M.D. Anderson
Clinical Care Center - Bay Area
■ Congressman Pete Olson
■ Portofino Harbour Marina
■ Precious Formals, Inc.
■ Perserved in Time
■ Sales Technology, Inc.
■ Schlitterbahn Galveston Island Waterpark
■ Selah Financial Service
■ Space City Cruisers
■ Law Offices of Kevin A. Sunn, P.L.L.C.
■ Tri-Sen Systems Corp.
■ Tristar Document Shredding
■ Visiting Angels, Living Assistance Services
■ Yokogawa Corporation
-Laser Analysis Division
CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD
RICHARD ALLEN
CHAIRMAN ELECT 2011-2012
& VICE CHAIRMAN RESEARCH
JOE MAYER
Lockheed Martin
VICE CHAIRMAN ADMINISTRATION
MIKE FURIN
My Flooring America
VICE CHAIRMAN FINANCE
JAMIESON MACKAY
Gulf Coast Educators Federal Credit Union
VICE CHAIRMAN MEMBERSHIP
LIBBY JONES
Prudential Gary Greene
PAST CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD
MICHAEL DIVINE
Visiting Angels, Living Assistance Services
2010 - 2011 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
RANDY ASHBY
Waldron & Schneider, L.L.P.
BETSEY ENNIS
Bay Area Media Services/SCENE
MICHAEL GIANGROSSO
City of Seabrook
GREG GRIPON
Lynn's Landscaping and Water Garden Center
RUSSELL LINDSEY
Prosperity Bank
JANELL MILLER
Bay Area Citizen
ROY MONTALBANO
PBK Architects, Inc.
MIKE MULLER
ARI Construction
LISA NORMAN
Cokinos, Bosien & Young
ROSS NORMAN III
Toll Brothers, Inc.
GAIL PAYNE
Sentinels of Freedom - Gulf Coast
SHARON PROULX
Hope Village
RONDA SANFILIPO
Trustmark National Bank
BRUCE STORM
Jos A. Banks, Clothiers
JIM SWEENEY
Minuteman Press Bay Area
KEVIN VENABLE
AMOCO Federal Credit Union
EX-OFFICIO DIRECTORS
RICHARD FILIP
Ballunar Liftoff Festival, Inc.
PAM SUMMERS
Bay Area Houston Convention & Visitors Bureau
BOB MITCHELL
Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership
COLETTA CASTLESCHOULDT
Bay Area Transportation Partnership
Dr. GREG SMITH
Clear Creek Independent School District
Dr. WILLIAM STAPLES
University of Houston-Clear Lake
EX-OFFICIO MEMBER
MIKE KINKADE
NASA/Johnson Space Center
GENERAL COUNSEL
DICK GREGG, JR.
Gregg & Gregg, P.C.
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HORIZONS, JUNE 2011
EVENTS
New
Teachers'
Luncheon
The 45th Annual New Teachers’ Luncheon is scheduled for Friday, August
12th at South Shore Harbour Resort &
Conference Center. The luncheon will
be chaired by Jamieson Mackay of
Gulf Coast Educators Federal Credit
Union. This wonderful event will welcome the new teachers coming into
Clear Creek Independent School District for the 2011 - 2012 school year.
The luncheon will also honor the
teachers who have served CCISD for
25 years or more.
This event gives the local business
community an opportunity to express
their sincere appreciation to our outstanding school district by participating as a sponsor, purchasing an advertisement in the program, donating
a door prize or sending items for the
"Welcome" bags.
Only Chamber
members can connect to these remarkable people in our community.
Contact the Chamber to find the
sponsorships that works best for your
company.
You can also be a part of this wonderful luncheon by donating items to
the coveted "Welcome" bags that are
given to the CCISD teachers. These
bags are a wonderful way to show
your appreciation for these new and
distinguished teachers, while gaining
exposure for your business. For more
information about how you can help
this worth while event, call 281-4887676, visit us at www.ClearLakeArea.
com or send an e-mail to Shari Sweeney at shari@clearlakearea. com.
SAVE THE DATE
49 th Chairman's Ball
Annual
6:30 p m
F R I D Ay
30
2011
September
H o n o r i n g Ri c h a r d A ll e n
Chairman P r e s i d e n t a n d C E O
of the Board
C e l e b r at i n g
2010-2011 Retiring Directors
and Division Chairmen
Space Center
Houston
S p o n s o r s h i p i n f o r m at i o n
A s t ronaut
Contact Stephanie Rice - 281-488-7676
Reserve your table today!
Gallery
HORIZONS, JUNE 2011
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EVENTS
Discover China
Featuring Beijing, Hangzhou & Shanghai
April 22, 2012
HIGHLIGHTS
• Beijing Touring
• Tiananmen Square
• Temple of Heaven
• The Forbidden City
• Summer Palace
• China Economic Briefi ng
• The Great Wall
• Sacred Way of Ming Tomb
• Hangzhou
• West Lake Cruise
• Lingyin Temple
• Shanghai City Tour
• The Bund
• Garden of the Mandarin Yu
• Xian/Terracotta Warriors
(optional tour)
INCLUSIONS
• Roundtrip Airfare Los Angeles (LAX)
• Inter-Air Beijing/Shanghai
• Airline Fuel Surcharges / Fees
• International Business Exchange
• 7 Nights Deluxe Hotels
• 16 Meals (7-B, 6-L, 3-D)
DETAILS
• Professional Tour Managers
• Local Guide Services
• Comprehensive Sightseeing
• Admissions per Itinerary
For a complete itinerary
and details visit:
www.clearlakearea.com/dc/
DiscoverChina.pdf
• Baggage Handling
• Hotel Transfers
ACCOMMODATIONS
• 7 Nights Deluxe Hotels
• 3 Nights Beijing Marriott
• 1 Night Crown Plaza Hangzhou
• 3 Nights Shanghai Renaissance
Hotels, Itinerary & Flights Schedules are
subject to change.
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Tour Rates
$2,299
per person double
$550 single supplement
EVENTS
SAFE BOATING
in Clear Lake
Water Activity Day Events, better known as W.A.D.E.
is a three day training program providing participants
age 13 and over the opportunity to earn their Texas
Basic Boaters Certification.
W.A.D.E. is an award winning program developed
by the Houston Safe Boating Council to promote safe
boating. The program is offered twice a year, in June
W.A.D.E. students participating in the scuba diving course in the pool of Hilton Houston NASA Clear Lake.
and July, at Clear Lake Park, with a maximum of 36
participants per session.
During the course of the three days, participants gain
firsthand experience using sailboats, kayaks, powerboats, personal flotation devices, personal watercrafts
and now scuba diving - instructed in the pool at the
Hilton Houston NASA Clear Lake.
W.A.D.E. students gearing up to kayak.
Triad life raft demonstration.
Chick-fil-A cow enjoying a ride on Clear Lake.
W.A.D.E. student and volunteer instructor on personal water craft.
"We are very excited to integrate scuba diving into
the W.A.D.E. program. It's a great opportunity to enhance our program," said Angie Rizzo, President of the
Houston Safe Boating Council.
W.A.D.E. students also learn valuable skills beyond
boating, like how to properly wear and use life jackets, knot tying applications and how to stay safe in the
heat. At the end of the third day, participants take the
Texas Parks and Wildlife test for their Texas Basic Boaters Certification and upon passing, they are officially
certified.
SPONSORS
Thank you to the Chamber members who have sponsored
and support the W.A.D.E. Program.
Arlan's Market
The Bay Area Citizen
Chick-fil-A Clear Lake Shores-Kemah
Freedom Boat Club
The Hilton Houston NASA Clear Lake
Harris County Commissioner, Jack Morman
Jason's Deli
Rocket Tees & Promotionals
Visiting Angels, Living Assistance Services.
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EVENTS
"No Experience Necessary"
Bowling Tournament
SPONSORS
The “No Experience Necessary” Bowling Tournament
presented by AMOCO FedPRESENTING SPONSOR: AMOCO Federal Credit Union
eral Credit Union and hosted
by AMF Alpha Lanes in Webster, was Wednesday, June 1,
2011.
JSC Federal Credit Union
Awards were presented as
follows: First place, Norman
Frede
Chevrolet;
Second
place, Best Publications and
HOST: AMF Alpha Lanes
Area Promotions Division Chairman Dedra Flynn, Lookin' Good
Hair Salon; Bowling Tournament Chairman Lisa Norman; David
Mitchell, Bowling Tournament Host AMF Alpha Lanes and
Chamber President & CEO Cindy Harreld.
Third Place, AMOCO Federal
Credit Union.
DAL trophies
were presented to My Flooring
America, 38th place; The Sign
Trustmark National Bank
Shop, 39th place and Jason's
Deli, 40th place. The highest
single game team score was,
992 by Norman Frede ChevroSIGN SPONSOR: The Sign Shop
Blake Krogman and Johnathan Lenard, The Sign Shop ; Area
Promotions Division Chairman Dedra Flynn, Lookin' Good Hair
Salon; Andrea Krogman, The Sign Shop; Bowling Tournament
Chairman Lisa Norman; and Chamber President & CEO Cindy
Harreld.
let. The highest female score
was 252 by Nancy Pavlas with
Norman Frede Chevrolet. The
Lucky Strike Contest
highest male score was 274
by Shane Berg with AMOCO
Federal Credit Union.
Thank you to the committee, participants and sponsors who bowled the night
away.
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Associated Credit Union of Texas
TEAMS
5 to 50 Networks
fIRst place
Norman Frede Chevrolet
Second place
Best Publications
Third place
AMOCO Federal Credit Union Team 1
AMOCO FCU
Associated Credit Union
of Texas
Bay Oaks Country Club
Berkeley Eye Associates
Best Publications
Big League Dreams
Chatham Village Apartments
Digitex
Highest single Game Team Score 992
Highest Female Score 252
Nancy Pavlas, Norman Frede Chevrolet
Highest male Score 274
Shane Berg, Norman Frede Chevrolet
Employee Staffing Inc.
Frost Bank Clear Lake
Frost Bank NASA
Gay & Reitz/Splitsville
Gregg & Gregg P.C.
Hilton Houston NASA
Clear Lake
Holiday Inn Express Webster
Icon Bank of Texas
D A l Thirty eighth Place
My Flooring America
D A l Thirty NINTH Place
The Sign Shop
D A l fortieth Place
Jason's Deli
Jason's Deli
Main Street Tax Advisors
Mark Lovfald,
RE/MAX Space Center
Martin Fein Properties
Minuteman Press Bay Area
My Flooring America
best dressed
Best Publications
AMOCO Lucky Strikes Contest
Karl Dahm, Main Street Tax Advisors
Opus Bistro
Sign Shop
Texas Citizens Bank
Trustmark Bank
University of Houston
Clear Lake
Visiting Angels,
Living Assistance Services
Waldron & Schneider LLP
yellowbook 360
YP's - CenterPoint Energy
yellowbook360
Hilton Houston NASA Clear Lake
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INFO & UPDATES
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT SEMINAR
Building a Better Image
with Style and Sen$e
THANK YOU
Speaker: Beth Newman
Breakfast Sponsor: KAT Sanford Productions
Celebrating
July 4th
The Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased to support our
fellow Chamber members and promote Independence Day celebrations
taking place around the Clear Lake area on Monday, July 4th. On behalf
of the Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce, we wish the entire Clear
Lake community a safe holiday. All events will be held on July 4th.
City of Clear Lake Shores
July 4th Golf Cart Parade - 10:30 a.m.
City of El Lago
4th of July Picnic and Parade
McNair Park, 499 Lakeshore Dr.
281-326-1951 www.ellago-tx.com
City of Kemah
Spirit of Volunteerism Independence
Day Parade - 11:00 a.m.
Kemah’s Lighthouse District
281-334-1611 www.kemah-tx.gov
Laura Pennino, Pennino and Partners;
Beth Newman; Breakfast sponsor Kathryn
Sanford, KAT Sanford
Productions and Cindy Harreld, Chamber
President & CEO.
Kemah Boardwalk
Fireworks Display - 9:30 p.m.
City of League City
July 4th Citizen
Appreciation Day - 11:30 a.m.
League Park, 500 E. Main
City of Nassau Bay
July 4th Parade - 6:30 p.m.
Gloria Dei Lutheran Church
18220 Upper Bay Rd.
Nassau Bay Park, Upper Bay Rd.
281-333-4211 www.nassaubay.com
City of Seabrook
Independence Day Parade - 10:00 a.m.
Meador Park, 2100 Meyer Rd.
281-291-5600 www.seabrook.tx.us
City of Webster
July 4th at Texas Avenue Park
17100 N. Texas Avenue
Flyover at 9:00 p.m.
281-332-1826 wwww.webster-tx.com
281-554-1184 www.leaguecity.com
The local law enforcement gathered at the Chamber on June 23, 2011 to enjoy a Chick-fil-A
lunch and to discuss the Independence Day celebrations in the Clear Lake area. Remember to
thank the officers who work so diligently to keep our community safe.
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MEMBERSHIP
It’s Hot… Be Cool
Join the Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce!
In our on-going efforts to increase Mem-
ber conducts a drive every year.
bership, the Chamber is planning a Member-
You can help us by providing the Recruit-
ship Drive for this summer. The dates will be
ment Committee and their team, leads on
Tuesday, August 2nd through Thursday, August
potential members. For more details or ques-
4th. On Tuesday and Wednesday there will
tions please contact Stephanie Rice, Director
be a morning and an afternoon shift and on
of Membership at 281-488-7676 or stephanie@
Thursday a morning shift only.
clearlakearea.com.
Under the leadership of Gail Payne, of Sentinels of Freedom - Gulf Coast the Recruitment
Team Leaders
Committee has agreed to take on the role of
Jessie Salinas, Carlos’ Barber Shop
team leaders for this drive. The Membership
Louis Reyna, Clear Lake ER
Drive Team Leaders will be contacting and fi-
Roxy Puente, SERVPRO of Clear Lake nalizing the members who they would like to
Ivee Sauls, The Bay Area Citizen
join their team.
Carla Medlenka, Change Magazine
At the June Recruitment Committee meeting, Tracey Wheeler, President of the Baytown
Chamber facilitated a program about running
an efficient and effective membership drive.
Wheeler is an expert in this field – as her Cham-
Kat Sanford, Kat Sanford Productions
Kathi Bell, Apartment Leasing Center
Libby Jones, Prudential Gary Greene
Gail Payne, Sentinels of Freedom
Galye Nelson
Diplomat of the Month
FUN FACT: Gayle’s background is marketing and advertising, but
she is really a geek at heart, she is enamored with any type of technology that will keep her connected, from her iPhone and iPad to her
Xbox 360®. Gayle also taps into technology to help her clients find
better ways of doing business. She recommend pURLs and 2D codes
to generate leads and personalized maps directing customers to the
client's location. She also helps her clients streamline marketing materials by setting up a web-to-print solution.
WHO : Galye Nelson
A FEW WORDS: "I absolutely love being involved with the Clear
Lake Area Chamber! The staff and members are so warm and inviting,
Account Executive
and needless to say, really like having fun! I also like knowing what’s
COMPANY: ImageSet Digital
going on in my community, and having a wide array of activities to
www.imageset.com
align myself with — that’s something the Chamber offers in abun-
281/ 358-6637
dance! Being a part of the Diplomats gives me an opportunity to meet
BIRTHDAY: August 14th
and help business owners in our area get acquainted and involved.
Thank you!"
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YOUNG PROFESSIONALS
YP's Bowl the Night Away
On Wednesday, June 1st the Young Professional participated
in the "No Experience Necessary" Bowling Tournament at AMF
Alpha Lanes. Although many of the YP's participated with their
company's team, there were two exclusive YP teams present.
Thank you CenterPoint Energy for sponsoring YP team #1.
Top Photo: Young Professionals pause for
a group photo.
Left Photo: YP Bowling Team sponsor Ray
Holloway of CenterPoint Energy and YP
Chairman Amy Sanchez of Space Center
Houston.
Young Professionals Bowling Team #1
Sponsored by CenterPoint Energy.
YP Chairman Amy Sanchez, Space Center
Houston; Mike Pavlas, Norman Frede Chevrolet;
Ray Holloway, Center Point Energy; Ivee Sauls,
The Bay Area Citizen; Roxy Puente, SERVPRO of
Clear Lake; Melinda M. Mintz, Houston Hobby
Airport Marriott; and Heather Pavlas.
Young Professionals Bowling Team #2.
James Waugespack, HomeTown Bank of
League City; Kevin Lucas; Ryan Prado; Natlie
Able, Space Center Houston and Ivee Sauls,
The Bay Area Citizen.
GET TO KNOW
Dedra Flynn
Area Promotions Division Chairman
The Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased to
introduce Dedra Flynn as the 2010
– 2011 Area Promotions division
chairman. Flynn is no stranger to
the Chamber, as she has been a
very active member since in 1996.
“I have worked with the Area
Promotions division in the past, I’ve
also served on the board different
times,” Flynn said. “I took a little
break and haven’t been quite as
active as in the past, but now I’m
back and going on strong.”
Flynn was born in Memphis,
Tennessee, and grew up in Iuka,
Mississippi. After attending the University of Mississippi for three years,
she found her passion in cosmetology.
“It’s just something I always
enjoyed doing,” Flynn said. “My
mother was a hair dresser. I grew
up around it. I went to cosmetology school and it’s something that
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I’ve been doing since 1977.”
Flynn soon found her way to
Texas in 1981. After a few years,
she decided that it was time to become a business owner. In 1996,
she opened the doors of Lookin’
Good Hair Salon, and has been
successfully ever since.
“It was a little scary opening up
my own business,” Flynn said. “It
was something that I said would
never do, and then one day I decided that I didn’t like where I was
working. The next thing you know,
I’m actually opening up my own
shop. Needless to say, it’s been
very good. I’m glad I did it.”
It didn’t take long before Flynn
found herself, not only as a member of the Chamber, but becoming actively involved in the organization after going on a legislative
and public affairs division trip with
Chamber representatives.
“They came knocking on my
door trying to get me to join the
chamber soon after I opened
shop, and I did,” Flynn said.
“One of the first things that I did
was to go on one of their yearly
trips. I went and really enjoyed
it, and found out that I could
join the membership committee and have a chance to go
again. Soon, I was on a committee trying to do what those
that approached me not too
long before were doing, getting people to join the Chamber.”
Since that time, Flynn has been
a big part of the Chamber, volunteering for events and continuing
to show others the benefit of being
not just a member, but an active
one. She said that it’s because of
the fun events, the relationships
and friendships that are built, and
the good that is done for the surrounding communities that she
has valued being part of the this
organization.
“It’s just the most rewarding
thing being a part of this Chamber
and being active in it,” Flynn said.
“Both for my business and personally.”
When Flynn is not busy with her
business or the Chamber, she and
her husband David enjoy traveling, and are big fans of the Houston Texans football team.
RIBBON CUTTINGS
1
Bay Area Citizen
281/ 674-1409
www.yourhoustonnews.com/bay_area
The Bay Area Citzen has proudly
served the Clear Lake Bay Area
Houston community for 50 years.
2
LoneStar Delivery & Process
281/ 935-4048
www.lonestardeliveryonline.com
Houston's 24 hour on demand courier, delivery service and process
service is geared to meet the needs
of clients with quality, on time, dependable service.
3
Sprint
281/ 332-2800
www.sprint.com
1
Sprint Nextel offers a comprehensive range of wireless and wireline
communications services bringing
the freedom of mobility to consumers, businesses and government users.
2
4
Wabash Advertising
913/ 708-4990
www.wabashad.com
Wabash Advertising is a company
that focuses on creating video content for other businesses at an affordable rate.
5
3
4
Watson & Taylor Business
Center & Self Storage
281/ 488-8696
www.watsontaylorselfstorage.com
Founded in 1977, Watson & Taylor
operates more than 34 self storage
facilities in Texas and Tennessee
and provides world-class services to
their customers.
6
World Financial Group
713/ 855-3513
www.worldfinancialgroup.com
5
6
WFG is dedicated to serving the
financial needs of individuals and
families from all walks of life.
GENERAL MEMBERSHIP LUNCHEON
Houston's Budget Challenges
& the Economic Forecast
The General Membership Luncheon was Wednesday,
June 29th at Lakewood Yacht Club. Houston City Controller
Mike Duckworth, HomeTown Bank of League City and Tom Shirreffs,
San Jacinto Small Business Development.
Ronald Green described the different divisions of the Controller's office. He also discussed the actions taken to meet the
City's budget challenges, including consolidation of services,
management initiatives, employee furloughs and layoffs, restructuring debt, self-insured health plans, increased collection efforts and 300 increased fees. For more information visit
www.houstontx.gov/controller.
RONALD C. GREEN
HOUSTON CITY CONTROLLER
Ronald C. Green was elected Houston’s City Controller on December 12,
2009, after serving three terms on Houston City Council, At-Large, Position Four.
He chaired the Budget and Fiscal Affairs
Committee, overseeing the City’s annual budget of nearly $4 billion. While
he served on City Council, his work entailed regular financial
and operations reports, strategic purchasing, and municipal
court reform.
Chris Byrd, Associated Credit Union; James Waugespack, HomeTown
Bank of League City and J.P. Morris, Texas Citizen's Bank.
SAVE THE DATE
Kris Flaherty, World Financial Group; Cathy Turner, Hearst Media Services
and Sharon Valentine, World Financial Group.
GENERAL MEMBERSHIP LUNCHEON
July 27, 2011
La Brisa on the Creek
501 N. Wesley, League City
Chairman of the Board Richard Allen, Space Center Houston; Ronald C. Green,
Houston City Controller; Chamber President & CEO Cindy Harreld; Chamber Vice
President Shari Sweeney; Jim Sweeney, Minuteman Press Bay Area; Houston City
Council Member Mike Sullivan.
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED
Contact, Faith Norris
faith@clearlakearea.com
or 281/488-7676
Roxy Puente, SERVPRO of Clear Lake visits the CHRISTUS St. John
Hospital table.
S P O TLIGHT MEMBERS
MOODY GARDENS
800/ 582-4673 │ www.moodygardens.com
AMOCO Federal Credit Union
281/ 309-5200 │ www.AMOCOfcu.org
CHRISTUS St. John Hospital
281/ 333-5503 │ www.christusstjohn.org
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HORIZONS, JUNE 2011
MARK SOKOLOW, BUSINESS CONSULTANT
409/ 457-5521
DISTINGUISHED INVESTORS
CHAIRMAN'S COUNCIL
DISTINGUISHED INVESTORS
PROGRAM
The Distinguished Investors of the Clear Lake Area
$5,000 ANNUAL INVESTMENT
Chamber of Commerce support our programs throughout the year in return for a tailored membership package
of benefits and recognition to accommodate their business needs. Their participation helps us to achieve our
www.amocofcu.org
www.att.com
mission for the Chamber, To promote business growth,
educational excellence and community connections
while fostering overall vitality and quality of life throughout Clear Lake Bay Area Houston.
www.lockheedmartin.com
www.visitingangelshouston.com
www.abwholesaler.com/
silvereagle5/home
DIRECTOR'S COUNCIL
NEW
Clear Lake Regional Medical Center
Cokinos, Bosien & Young
LyondellBasell Industries
PRESIDENT'S COUNCIL
Waldron & Schneider, L.L.P.
DISTINGUISHED PARTNER
www.drdacpa.com
www.lynnslandscaping.com
Best Buy Baybrook
Lake Haven Apartment Homes
My Flooring America
www.null-lairson.com
www.fredechevrolet.com
Texas Citizens Bank NASA
www.prosperitybanktx.com
yellowbook360
CHAMBER PARTNERS
www.pulte.com
www.trustmark.com
As a member of the Clear Lake
Bay Area Citizen
Houston Chronicle
are also available.
Area Chamber of Commerce, you now
Act now and you may be eligible to
have the opportunity to upgrade your
credit your current investment toward this
membership courtesy of our Distinguished
program. For additional information or if
Investor Program. Choose from four levels
you have any questions, please contact
of commitment based on your individual
Stephanie Rice at the Chamber, 281/488-
business needs. Customized investments
7676 or stephanie@clearlakearea.com
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
July 2011
Making the most of your Membership
Meetings are complimentary to Chamber members as a benefit of membership
■ Monday, July 4
Independence Day
Chamber Office Closed
■ Thursday, July 7 - 8:04 a.m.
Diplomats Meeting
My Flooring America Boardroom
Chamber, 1201 NASA Parkway, Houston
■ Thursday, July 7 - 4:00 p.m.
Chairman's Ball Committee Meeting
■ Friday, July 8 - 10:26 a.m.
Mission STS-135
Space Shuttle Atlantis
Kennedy Space Center, Florida
■ Monday, July 11 - Wednesday, July 13
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
W.A.D.E. Program
Clear Lake Park
5001 NASA Parkway, Seabrook
■ Tuesday, July 12 - 9:00 a.m.
Executive Officers Meeting
Robert C. Chuoke, Jr. Executive Boardroom
■ Tuesday, July 12 - 3:30 p.m.
New Teachers' Luncheon Committee Meeting
■ Monday, July 18 - 3:30 p.m.
50th Anniversary Planning Committee Meeting
■ Monday, July 18 - 4:30 p.m.
Ribbon Cutting: Evelyn Meador Branch Library
2400 North Meyer Road, Seabrook
■ Tuesday, July 19- 11:30 a.m.
Board of Director's Meeting
16
HORIZONS, JUNE 2011
■ Tuesday, July 19 - 3:30 p.m.
Chamber, 1201 NASA Parkway, Housto
■ Wednesday, July 20 - 11:30 a.m.
Recruitment Committee Meeting
■ Thursday, July 21 - 4:00 p.m.
Chairman's Ball Committee Meeting
■ Thursday, July 21
Speed Networking 3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Business After Hours 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
AMOCO Federal Credit Union/
CHRISTUS St. John Hospital
18300 St. John Dr., Nassau Bay
■ Wednesday, June 27 - 11:30 a.m.
General Membership Luncheon
La Brisa on the Creek
501 N. Wesley, League City
*RESERVATIONS REQUIRED
■ Thursday, July 27 - 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Young Professionals Networking
Mamacita's Mexican Restaurant
515 E. NASA Parkway, Webster
(Open to Young Professionals ages 21 - 45)
Key Documents Committee Meeting
QUESTIONS
about a meeting?
Give us a call,
281/488-7676
SAVE THE DATE
JUNE 13 - 15 & JULY 11 - 13
W.A.D.E. Program
Clear Lake Park
AUGUST 12
New Teachers' Luncheon
South Shore Harbour Resort
& Conference Center
SEPTEMBER 30
Chairman's Ball
OCTOBER 21 - 23
RE/MAX Ballunar Liftoff Festival
NASA/Johnson Space Center
AUGUST
■ Tuesday, August 2 - Thursday, August 4
9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Membership Drive
■ Wednesday, August 3 - 3:30 p.m.
Gulf Coast Educators Federal Credit Union
1120 West Main, League City
■ Thursday, August 11 - 8:04 a.m.
Diplomats' Meeting
Executive Officers Meeting
■ Tuesday, August 16 - 11:30 a.m.
Board of Directors Meeting
■ Thrusday, August 18 - 8:30 a.m.
New Member Orientation

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