March - Deer Park Chamber of Commerce

March 2009
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
March 4
Community Prayer Breakfast
7:00 a.m. - Jimmy Burke Activity Center
Volume 3, Number 14
STUDENT SHADOW DAY LUNCHEON
Speaker : Aaron Warren, invertedADVERTISING
Sponsored by Deer Park Animal Hospital
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March 5
Ambassador Meeting
11:30 a.m. - Deer Park Community Center
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March 5
Small Business Growth & Development
12:00 p.m. - Chamber Office
Brown Bag Meeting
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March 9 & 10
AUSTIN LEGISLATIVE TRIP
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March 12
Beautification Award Presentation
4:00 p.m. - City of Deer Park
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March 17
Executive Board Meeting
10:45 a.m. - Chamber Office
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March 17
Board of Directors Meeting
11:30 a.m. - Chamber Office
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March 26
Student Shadow Day Luncheon
11:30 a.m. - Battleground Golf Course
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Every March the chamber partners with DPISD to sponsor a “career
shadowing” day. Members are invited to take part by offering to host a
student at their business for the day. This provides the student with an
opportunity to get actual hands on exposure in a field that may one day
be their career of choice.
Business owners who take part in this event provide students valuable
insight into the day to day operations and responsibilities of running a
business. Participating students will also be the guests of their chamber
host at our luncheon.
Aaron Warren, a product of Deer Park High School, will be the speaker
for this event. Aaron graduated in 2003 and attended the University of
Houston where he majored in advertising and minored in art history. During his freshman year he founded invertedADVERTISING, a projection
based media company that specializes in beaming creative ads onto the
floor at high traffic locations. By his senior year Aaron had landed his first
major account, the Houston Astros and Minute Maid Park. invertedADVERTISING has partnered with one of the largest independent agencies
in the south to form 4DX media. Besides spending time with his new
spouse, Aaron now spends his days traveling around the country, meeting with professionals and college sports teams, as well as some of the
largest retail centers in the country.
This luncheon will take place on Thursday, March 26th at the
Battleground Republic Grill beginning at 11:30 a.m. To make reservations you may either fax the flyer included in this publication to 281-4764041, or call the chamber office directly at 281-479-1559.
REMINDER
Save the Date
SMALL BUSINESS
EXPO
Speaker:
Gallery Furniture's
Jim McIngvale
Mattress Mack
Thursday, May 21st
Burke Activity Center
500 W. 13th Street
Daylight Savings Time Begins
March 8th 2009
Please do not forget to set your clocks one hour
forward at midnight!
BEAUTIFICATION AWARD CANDIDATES
Each month chamber Ambassadors present a Beautification Award
plaque to a member in our community who’s premises stand-out as
having received an extra measure of TLC. If you notice such a business,
please pass their name on to the chamber staff by calling 281-479-1559.
In addition to a plaque, the recipient has a sign recognizing their beautification efforts placed in their yard for a month. They are also invited to our
next luncheon to have the award re-presented.
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Beautification Award
Associated Credit Union of Texas
Beautiful paved walkways and stone benches on X Street
have created ambiance and tranquility. Associated Credit
Union’s efforts to beautify their property has not only benefited their personnel and clients, but the community as well.
History of Saint Patrick
Even though Saint Patrick the patron saint of Ireland and
one of the most celebrated religious figures around the
world, the factual information about his life and times is
quite vague. Most information about St. Patrick has been
twisted, embellished, or simply made up over centuries by
storytellers, causing much ambiguity about the real life of
St. Patrick. However, there are some elements of his story
about which most scholars accept to be true.
At the age of sixteen he was kidnapped from his native
land, the Roman British Isles by a band of pirates, and sold
into slavery in Ireland. Saint Patrick worked as a shepherd
and turned to religion for solace. After six years of slavery
he escaped to the Irish coast and fled home to Britain.
While back in his homeland, Patrick decided to become a
priest and then decided to return to Ireland after dreaming
that the voices of the Irish people were calling him to convert them to Christianity.
After studying and preparing for several years, Patrick traveled back to Ireland as a Christian missionary. Although
there were already some Christians living in Ireland, St.
Patrick was able to bring upon a massive religious shift to
Christianity by converting people of power.
But Patrick's desire to spread Christianity was not met
without mighty opposition. He laid the groundwork for the
establishment of hundreds of monasteries and churches
that eventually popped up across the Irish countryside to
promote Christianity
Patrick's mission in Ireland is said to have lasted for thirty
years. It is believe he died in the 5th century on March 17,
which is the day St. Patrick's Day is commemorated each
year.
The first year St. Patrick's Day was celebrated in America
was 1737 in Boston, Massachusetts. The first official St.
Patrick's Day parade was held in New York City in 1766.
As the saying goes, on this day "everybody is Irish!" Over
100 U.S. cities now hold Saint Patrick's Day parades.
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The year is speeding along and the heat and humidity will be here sooner than we realize. I don’t know
about you, but as much as I enjoy a nice looking
lawn and flowers in bloom, I appreciate a few
months of yard work downtime – no weeding, trimming or ants!
Are you sticking to your New Year resolutions including becoming more actively involved in your
chamber? There are plenty of events to keep you
busy!! If you need a list we can be contacted by
checking the chamber webpage at
www.deerpark.org, or by calling the chamber office
at 281-479-1559.
Thanks again to our outstanding Mayor, Wayne
Riddle for delivering his annual State of the City
Address to our membership. I always find his presentations interesting and informative. An added
luncheon bonus however is the additional networking opportunities this luncheon’s high attendance
generates.
To all of you who attended the Community Prayer
Breakfast on March 4th, it was a wonderful way to
begin the day. We were all very motivated by the
spiritual message of Pastor Randy Weaver. And
“THANK YOU” to the committee who worked behind
the scenes to pull the event details together...what
an outstanding job!!
The Leadership trip to Austin is March 9-10. This is
when 40 people visit with our state legislators and
view the Senate and House sessions. Attendees
travel by chartered bus, stay overnight and “eat very
well” on this educational excursion. Cost is $165
per person and space is limited. Contact the chamber today.
March’s luncheon is on the 26th at the Battleground
Golf Course and we will be hosting our Student
Shadow Day with a focus on youth. Aaron Warren,
of invertedADVERTISING will be giving a motivational speech on success. This is a powerful program centered around the community’s future.
March already, I do love this time of year. The end
of winter and a time of new energy and rejuvenation. We hope you will rejuvenate your enthusiasm
for chamber involvement.
Upward,
Grady West
IT’S ALL ABOUT YOU!
Brewed Awakenings
Casa Ole’
January 2009 marks Brewed Awakenings first anniversary with a spectacular team under the new management
of Druscila Currin and Brian Doxtader. This year they had the
opportunity to cater "Solo Live" as well as "A Growing Marriage
Conference" serving over 850 people at First Baptist Church in
Pasadena. They want to personally thank First Baptist and
look forward to serving them once again.
Other Brewed Awakenings family activities have includes two outdoor concerts, and a Battle of the Bands. They
have also had acoustical guitar singers, piano music, karaoke,
and bands ranging from 2 to 4 members on Saturday nights.
Their menu items include Pannini sandwiches, and a variety of
soups. Also, don't forget their scrumptious coffees, drinks, ice
cream, pies and much more!
The original Casa Olé Mexican Restaurant opened
December 1973 in Pasadena, Texas by Larry Forehand.
The restaurant was such a success that in five years Casa
Olé Franchise Services, Inc. was established. Within 12
months the first Casa Olé franchise opened its doors. Today, there are more than 45 Casa Olé restaurants in operation.
Casa Ole’ has never wavered from their commitment. They work tirelessly to ensure their guests feel like
part of the family. From the moment you pass through their
doors, you receive personalized service and attention. They
offer a wide variety of mouth-watering entrees for lunch or
dinner. Their strict standards for quality ensure a consistently fresh and flavorful meal at a reasonable price.
Strawberry Festival
SPJST Lodge 172
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The 36 Annual Pasadena Strawberry Festival is
coming May 15-17 to the Pasadena Fairgrounds. This year’s
theme is “Berries on the Bayou” and they are inviting all
businesses to participate in the parade on May 9th. There will
be many specialty acts to entertain you, including a Guitar
Hero Contest.
Put on your dancing shoes for Main Stage entertainers that include Aaron Watson, Wade Bowen, Josh
Ward, Hunter Hayes, Wayne Toupes and Keith McCoy CEO
Band. Don’t forget to get a piece of the World’s Largest
Strawberry Shortcake. For sponsorship info or application
forms - Visit www.strawberryfest.org or 281-991-9500.
SPJST Lodge 172 is a non profit fraternal organization insuring lives since 1897. They are located at 3609
Preston Ave. New members are always welcome.
They offer a C&W dance open to the public with a
live band on the first Saturday of the month. They also have
a Saturday night variety dance with a DJ. Free admission is
granted for children under 12, handicap and military personnel. Dances are from 8 am to 12 midnight and the dress
code is casual. They have a large dance floor and plenty of
well lit parking. Drinks, snacks and coffee can be purchased at the kitchen. For information about hall rental for
your party or special event call 281-487-3297.
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AdIdeas, Inc.
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RIBBON CUTTINGS CONT’D
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Perfexions Tanning
Liberty Tax Service
Where can you get a beautiful bronze color without a trip to
Galveston? Perfexions Tanning has become the landmark
tanning salon for area residents. They offer unsurpassed
service, clean tanning beds, and awesome management.
Give them a call to get started today at 281-478-6600.
More and more Americans are turning to Liberty Tax Service to help them meet one of life’s ultimate deadlines. The
company continues to firmly establish its growing presence
and increase market share in the tax industry. Visit their
Deer Park Location at 3806 Center Street.
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Reliance Ford
Candlewood Suites
The mantra at Reliance Ford is "Imagine.......No Surprises!!!!!" They are family owned and locally operated by
the Spikes family and Christopher Tine, Managing Partner,
a long time local resident. The Spikes name has stood for
automotive excellence since 1941 owning and operating
"Spikes Ford" in Mission, TX.
Candlewood Suites hotels have full kitchens, free highspeed internet, gym and guest laundry--especially made for
an extended stay right in La Porte. Whether it is a long
business trip or a lengthy stay to visit family, make Candlewood Suites your home away from home.
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Diversity Day Activities of Deer Park
A New Dawn Pet Adoption Center
Diversity Day Activity actively engages mentally challenged
adults to participate in various areas such as; arts, crafts,
community recreations, computer training, prevocational
and vocational skills and speech enhancement services.
The Deer Park location is one among three in the Houston
area.
Dawn Kubitz is an angel to animals in the area. A New
Dawn provides homeless animals with a warm bed, food,
shelter and the chance to find a new home with a loving
family. Their goal is to help pets make the transition from the
shelter to a "loving home", while educating the public on how
to be a responsible pet owner. Call 281-904-0280.
APPLAUSE...Is our way of thanking those who have donated services, prizes and/or products during the month for
their generosity and support.
BUSINESSES:
AT&T
Bayshore Medical Center
BeautiControl
City of Deer Park
Deer Park Florist
Deer Park ISD
Delta Chemical Services
Golden Division
Grandview Funeral Home
Intercontinental Terminals
KBR
BUSINESSES:
La Quinta Inn & Suites
Lubrizol
Phelps State Farm Insurance
Pro-Inspect
Rohm & Haas Texas, Inc.
San Jacinto College
Shell Deer Park
Vesco Business Products
& Office Furniture
Vopak Terminal Deer Park
INDIVIDUALS:
Ken Donnell
Jenny Dunn
Denton McDugle
Wayne Riddle
Wayne Slovacek
Patsy Whilley
GOLDEN DIVISION:
Dorothy & Rex Beall
Shirley Daniel
Billie Dooly
Allen & Martha Fousek
Leona Fredrick
Whatever the mind of man can conceive and believe…
it can achieve
It should come as no surprise that our present economy has dropped to a level not previously seen nor experienced in
most of our lifetimes. Prior to this, our only knowledge of seriously troubling financial times was via documentaries or history books covering the Great Depression. This lack of exposure has everyone concerned for both their personal and professional wealth. Businesses as well as today’s work force are truly maneuvering in uncharted waters.
Unfortunately, the current recession is worldwide. The United States is not the only country impacted by the weakened
economy. For this reason, we as business owners need to band together, pool our resources, and support each others
efforts.
If the chamber can provide resources or assist you in any way, please contact us by calling 281-479-1559. The Deer Park
Chamber of Commerce is here for you.
Deer Park Chamber of Commerce
Chamber Welcomes New Members
The following businesses and individuals have realized the importance of economic growth for Deer Park and have pledged
their support to this cause by investing in their Chamber of Commerce. Please support your community by calling on these
businesses when you are in need of products or services.
Cullen’s Upscale American Grille
11500 Space Center Blvd.
Houston, Texas 77059
281-991-2045
Fax: 281-991-2045
Aurora Perez, Sales & Event Manager
Restaurant
THANK YOU
NEW MEMBERS
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Texas Bay Area Credit Union
The Phoenix Design Group
13406 Redfish
Stafford, Texas 77477
832-736-9998
Fax: 800-615-1512
Robert Clough, Convention Manager
Event Production
Renewing Their Commitment
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These individuals, organizations and firms have renewed their financial commitment to the growth of our community through
their continued investment in the chamber:
15 - 47 Years
Shell Deer Park
Clean Harbors Deer Park, LLC
Deer Park ISD
InfraSource Dashiell, LLC
Les Ellard Farmers Insurance
Deer Park Family Clinic
Pasadena Funeral Chapel
Hilton Houston Hobby Airport
Bayshore Medical Center
Friends of the DP Library
Beacon FCU
Norma’s Country Dreams
Gulf Coast Educators FCU
Pasadena Town Square
Sinor Engine Co., Inc.
The Health Nut
Dr. S.F. Hartley
6 - 14 Years
47 years
31 years
31 years
27 years
27 years
25 years
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15 years
Cajun Constructors
Travis & Frances Clark
Madeline Hottle
Monument Chevrolet
Papa John’s Pizza
Johnnie Weeden
RS Graphics
Casa Ole’
Aker Solutions
Hotel Galvez
John and Amy McCauley
Antonio’s Italian Restaurant
Philibert Allstate Insurance
ExperTox, Inc.
Dearon & Audrey Bailey
BeautiControl
Workforce Solutions
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Soltex
Soltex
FCU
FCU
DIRECTIONS
A publication for members and friends
of The Deer Park Chamber of Commerce 110 Center Street, Deer Park,
Texas, 77536
Phone: (281) 479-1559
Fax:
(281) 476-4041
Grady West
Chairman of the Board
Sharon McLean
President
Website: www.deerpark.org
E-mail: info@deerpark.org
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Admaster Sign & Graphic
Domino’s Pizza LLC
Higgins Photography
InkSpot Printing
Deer Park Auto Repair
Dover & Fox, P.C.
XO Communications, Inc
Air Moving Equipment
Centrifuge Repair and Engineering
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Rohmax USA
University of Phoenix
CPR Techniques
Innovative Turnaround Controls
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