November 2014 - San Angelo Chamber of Commerce

ACTION REPORT
www.portraitsofsanangelo.com
Volume 38
SAN ANGELO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
PHONE 325.655.4136
418 W. AVENUE B
FAX 325.658.1110
SAN ANGELO, TEXAS 76903
E-MAIL CHAMBER@SANANGELO.ORG
INTERNET : www.sanangelo.org
Number 11
November 2014
November Luncheon to Feature Diversity Recognition Awards
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ol. Kimberlee Joos will be the keynote speaker at the November Luncheon, during which
four minority or female-owned or managed businesses will be recognized for demonstrating excellence in diversity in the workplace. The Diversity Awards Luncheon is an annual
program of the Chamber’s Diversity Committee, and awardees are selected from nominations
submitted by the Chamber membership.
Col. Kimberlee P. Joos commands the 17th Training Wing, Goodfellow Air Force Base,
Texas. A Joint Center of Excellence, Goodfellow is the home for the Department of Defense
Fire Academy and multi-service intelligence technical training. The wing is responsible for
training more than 15,000 firefighting and intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance warriors annually for the United States Air Force, Army, Navy, Marine Corps, other government
agencies, and allied nations. In addition to Goodfellow, Colonel Joos has command responsibility for three geographicallyseparated units in California, Arizona and Florida. She manages real property, equipment, supplies and contracts in excess
of $1.09 billion and has an annual operating budget exceeding $106 million. She also provides support to Army, Navy and
Marine Corps on-base units, as well as seven other partner organizations
and Angelo State University's Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps.
Details
Rather than focusing on Goodfellow AFB, Col. Joos’ remarks will center
Tuesday, November 11, 2014
on her personal story and thoughts about leadership as part of the Diversity
11:30 a.m. - McNease Convention Center
Luncheon program.
Deadline to Register
The October Luncheon is Sponsored by:
Friday, November 7, 2014
Cost
$15 per person
To Make Your Reservation
Call the Chamber at 655-4136
(after hours ext. 235)
or www.sanangelo.org to register online
Larue Auctions
Mrs. Emma Larue Reyes, Auctioneer
Lic # 17517
From the Chairman .............................................................. 2
32nd class of Leadership San Angelo .................................. 3
Business Barometer ............................................................. 4
CVB Update ......................................................................... 5
Friendship Golf Tournament................................................. 6
Welcome New Chamber Members....................................... 6
Business @ Happy Hour ...................................................... 6
Chamber Calendar ............................................................... 7
SBDC Training ..................................................................... 7
Member Memo ..................................................................... 7
Leadership Alumni Member Roundup .................................. 7
Chamber Board Supports Proposition 1 ............................... 6
Ribbon Cuttings .................................................................... 8
Partners in Progress ...................................................... Insert
Business Brown Bag ..................................................... Insert
Texas Recycles Day ...................................................... Insert
San Angelo
Chamber of Commerce
Board of Directors
Rick Mantooth ........ ..Chairman of the Board
Jeff DeLoach ........................ Chairman-Elect
Chuck Shore ................................. Treasurer
Mark Thieman...... Immediate Past Chairman
Binnie Dierschke
Justin Jonas
Greg Simons
Candice Brewer
Jamie Akin
Blake Burchard
John Fuentes
Sheila Alley
Brian Thomma
Rick DeHoyos
Quinda Feil-duncan
Jessica Pirkle
Alvin New
Debbie Mackey
Stan Meador
Ex-Officio Directors
Don Butts .................. San Angelo Industries
Dr. Carol Ann Bonds. .... Superintendent SAISD
Steve Floyd........... Tom Green County Judge
Jamie Rainey ....Exec. Dean, Howard College
Col. Kimberlee Joos.............. Goodfellow AFB
17th Training Wing
Drew Darby .................. State Representative
Dr. Brian May…….....Angelo State University
Mayor Dwain Morrison…..City of San Angelo
Del Velasquez…..Downtown San Angelo, Inc.
Bernay Sheffield….….San Angelo Restaurant
Association
Lindsey Elliott ................. Leadership Alumni
Association
Tim Vasquez……......San Angelo Police Dept.
Lee Pfluger……...…...North San Angelo TIRZ
Staff
Phil Neighbors ................................ President
Sandra Pomroy ...................... VP Operations
Brigett Mikulik ............... Events Coordinator
Peggy Arnold…...….Membership Coordinator
Teri Turner……...………………....Receptionist
Kathy Keaton .............. Membership Director
Beverly Hanks ......... Financial Administrator
Pamela Miller ................................... VP CVB
Jenni Campbell ........ CVB Sales & Servicing Dir.
Linda Burdell……..... Visitor Center Coordinator
Suzanna Aguirre……......CVB Sales Manager
Michael Looney…...VP Marketing & Recruitment
Toscha Sherman….Economic Dev. Specialist
November brings to mind a season of thankfulness, and as new grandparents this year, that certainly
describes Danna's and my mindset. I'm sure you have
plenty to be grateful for as well, and as a community
there are some very obvious blessings. Many of them
were described in the annual chamber membership
survey, so thanks to all of you who participated in the
Rick Mantooth
2014 membership survey last month.
Chairman of the Board
Otherwise last month, we had a sellout crowd
at the October luncheon at Bentwood Country Club as State Representative Drew
Darby gave us a very frank and practical preview of the State legislative session
beginning in January. The luncheon was co-sponsored by Devon Energy and Dierschke & Dierschke, REALTORS, and Shannon Medical Center.
Olive’s Nursery gave members a great Business @ Happy Hour networking opportunity on Oct. 7. Then, the Laura Bush Institute for Women’s Health
hosted a wonderful networking session (tailgate party!) at the Oct. 28 Business @
Happy Hour. Members also benefitted from an excellent session on how to improve your bottom line by employing workers with disabilities in a presentation
from Patricia Ray of the Texas Department of Assistive & Rehabilitative Services at
the Oct. 21 Business Brown Bag Luncheon.
Carrying on an important Chamber legacy that benefitted me over twenty
years ago was the beginning of the 32nd annual Leadership San Angelo class last
month, informing current and future leaders of challenges and opportunities in
the San Angelo area. Your board and other leaders also spent two days working
on a three-year strategic plan based upon your comments in the membership survey and other opportunities in our future. Stay tuned for more information soon.
Consider these opportunities for Chamber participation in November:
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San Angelo Chamber of Commerce
418 W. Avenue B ▪ San Angelo, TX 76903
Phone: 325.655.4136  Fax: 325.658.1110
E-Mail: chamber@sanangelo.org
www.sanangelo.org
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First, if you did not vote early, please consider voting for Proposition 1 Nov. 4
providing more money for transportation needs in Texas. More information is
available elsewhere in the newsletter.
Join us for our annual Diversity Awards Luncheon on Tuesday, November 11th
at the McNease Convention Center. Our speaker will be 17th Training Wing
commander Col. Kimberlee Joos, and four diversity recognition awards will be
presented. Please see page 1 for more details.
Our November Business @ Happy Hour will be hosted by Cecil A. Ross Investment Insurance Group at 5301 Knickerbocker, Suite 110, from 5-6:30 pm.
The November 18th Business Brown Bag will be held from noon-1 pm at the
Visitor Center Riverview Room and will feature Lisa Maciejewski, Owner of
Gold Star Business Services, in a presentation entitled “Customer Service =
Success.” See the insert in this newsletter for more information, and call 6554136 to reserve your seat.
Enjoy this season of thankfulness, and we appreciate your support!
Introducing the 32nd Class of Leadership San Angelo
Meghan Collins
Brook Dickison
Texas Southwest
Council
Angelo State
University
Tracy Gonzalez
Leslie North Gould
Travis Gray
S.A. Police Dept.
Workforce Solutions
Gray’s Transmission
Kaitlyn Brosh
Angelo State
University
Lanna Hubbard
Howard college
Austin Mathis
Webb, Stokes & Sparks
Kevin Smith
A-B Distributing
Vizion Jackson
S.A. State Supported
Living Center
Jenni Campbell
Convention &
Visitors Bureau
Becca Edens
Kelly Farmer
Meals for the
Elderly
First Financial
Bank
Alex Groti
Erica Hidalgo
Patrick Howard
Goodyear Proving
Grounds
U.S. Air Force
City of San Angelo
Racheal Jacoby
Gina Karr
Wade Kirkwood
Emily Knopp
Armstrong, Backus &
Co., LLP
West Texas
Rehabilitation Center
West Texas Boys ranch
Texas Tech university
System
Brigett Mikulik
Chris Myers
Chamber of
Commerce
USAF Retired
Matt Thomas
Pam Whaley
S.A. Community
Medical Center
West Central
Wireless
Chris Odom
Reece Albert, inc.
Seraiah Wolf
Team Chip Tae Kwon
Do
Stacey Patterson
Media Advantage
Will Slaughter
The First National
Bank of Mertzon
Alyssa Yingst
West Texas Energy
Consortium
From the Economic Development Division
From the Convention & Visitors Bureau
Fort Concho participated in the National
Cowboy Symposium and
Celebration in Lubbock last
month with a military field
camp display, and received
the "Western Museum
Award" from the American
Cowboy Culture Associa-
November Conventions, Meetings, & Major Events
Anticipated Out of
Town Attendance
Date
Event
1-2
1-2
19-22
EnPlein Air Texas
Concho Kennel Club All Breed Dog Show
Christoval Basketball/Smyer High School
300
300
100
tion!
This award reflects
many years of excellence by
the staff, board, and volunteers in so many areas such as programs, education, events, public service and preservation.
In other recognition, Troopers Ron Perry and Rick Dill of
November 2014
Community Calendar
1…………….……...1st Saturday at the Chicken Farm Art Center
& Halloween Party
7-15……………………………….…………..“A Lunch Line” Be Theatre
7-15…………………..“Arsenic & Old Lace” Angelo Civic Theatre
7………………….“Jumpin’ Jive” with West Texas Jazz Orchestra
7…………………………….ASU Volleyball-Belles vs. Tarleton State
8………………………….Family Day-Japanese Tea Garden-SAMFA
14…………………………...Ladies Night Out at Convention Center
14……………………………………..ASU Music Dept. “Spooktacular”
14………………..……..Cactus Music Series-John di Martino with
Sacha Boutros
15………………………………ASU Rams vs Texas A & M Basketball
16……………………………………………..Sugar Plum Fairy Tea Party
16………………………………………….Play it Again Concert, SAMFA
20……………………………………………………….Downtown Art Walk
20………………….……Civil War, College Football, and American
Pursuit of Masculinity, CJ Davidson
21…………….ASU Chorale “Handel’s Messiah” with Orchestra
28-30…………………………….…..43rd annual Open House at the
Chicken Farm Art Center
Detailed information on events may be found at
www.visitsanangelo.org
the Fort Concho Cavalry won five awards at the National Cavalry
Competition at Fort Reno, OK last month. Both Rick and Ron won
first place in their class in the jumping course. Rick took third
place in the pistol course, and Ron won first place for best overall
score for all competitors in his class for all events. Rick won third
place in the prestigious Bolte Cup, a special riding/shooting/saber
course open to the top 25% of all competitors at the event.
WELCOME TO OUR NEWEST
CHAMBER MEMBERS
GOLD MEMBER
Advanced Computer Systems
COMPUTER INFORMATION
TECHNOLOGY
Travis Carlsen
2715 Chatterton Drive - 76904
(325) 939-0080
www.acsangelo.com
Angelo Short Stop
CONVENIENCE STORES
Clint Reichenau
2828 Sherwood Way - 76901
(325) 949-0900
Brother Leo's Gift Shop
RELIGIOUS GOODS
Elizabeth Darby
2114 W. Harris Ave. - 76901
(325) 949-8680
Buckle
CLOTHING-RETAIL
Kienan Beasley
4001 Sunset Dr., Ste 1028 76904
(325) 949-9081
www.buckle.com
Carter Healthcare
HOME HEALTH CARE
Teena Weiss
3105 S. Meridian
Oklahoma City, OK 73119
(325) 944-8181
www.carterhealthcare.com
City Insurance
INSURANCE
Felix Hinojos
1019 Caddo St. - 76901
(325) 655-0964
Frozen Bliss Frozen Yogurt
FROZEN YOGURT SHOP
Bliss Leanos
1609 Linda Lee Dr. - 76905
(325) 277-8638
The Insurance Center
INSURANCE
Mona Shackelford
4202 Sherwood Way Ste C 76901
(325) 617-4435
My Trainer - A Center Fitness
Facility
CERTIFIED PERSONAL TRAINER
Matt & Nora Cutrer
3118 Sherwood Way - 76901
(325) 245-8828
Rafter A Services, LLC
SAFETY TRAINING & CONSULTING
Carlos Carranco
3553 S. Oxford Dr. - 76904
(325) 234-6354
www.rafteraservices.com
Residence Inn by Marriott
HOTELS & MOTELS
Lisa Linahan
2545 Southwest Blvd. - 76904
(325) 864-6747
San Angelo Cowboy Gathering
NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION
Terri Holland
P. O. Box 623
Christoval, TX 76935
(325) 763-9923
www.sanangelocowboygathering.com
The Shape of Behavior
ABA CLINIC
Justin Crowe
13831 Northwest Freeway Suite
575
Houston, TX 77040
(866) 437-2165
wwwshapeofbehavior.com
Title Max
TITLE LOANS
Bryan Phillips, Jennifer Weeks
1718 S. Bryant Blvd. - 76903
(325) 655-7809
www.titlemax.com
Winston's Corner
ANTIQUES, COLLECTIBLES
Nancy Soto
917 N. Chadbourne - 76903
(325) 212-2912
Business @ Happy Hour
Tuesday, November 25th  5-6:30 pm
Hosted by:
5301 Knickerbocker Road, Suite 110
Jackpot Drawing:
$200 if not won at the October event. Every member company will be entered in
the drawing, and any representative of the company drawn who is present may
claim the check. The check will be made payable to the member company.
Wednesday, November 5
Leadership Alumni Board Meeting @ Noon
Tuesday, November 11
Membership Luncheon
(See Page 1 for Details)
Thursday, November 13
Leadership San Angelo Full Day Session
The Small Business Development Center is located in the Business Resource Center at 69 N.
Chadbourne. All classes will be held at this location unless otherwise specified. To register, call
942-2098 or email sbdc@angelo.edu.
Nov 3
Nov 6
Nov 13
Nov 18
Nov 20
Quickbook Series 3-5:30 pm $150
Understanding Financial Statements 6-8:30 pm $15
Basics of Business Entities: How to Choose the Right Legal Structure for your Business
6-8:30 pm $15
Business Brown Bag Noon-1:00 pm San Angelo Visitor Center Free (see insert)
The Basics of Marketing & Branding 6-8:30 pm $15
Thursday, November 13
Board of Directors Meeting - 8:00 am
Monday, November 17
Concho Cadre Board Meeting @ Noon
Tuesday, November 18
Business Brown Bag - Noon @ River View Room
Wednesday, November 19
Economic Development Council @ 3:00 @ BRC
Wednesday, November 19
Newsletter Deadline
Call Peggy for advertising at 655-4136
CRAZY HORSE ART GALLERY AND MORE
3401 N. CHADBOURNE ▪ (325) 315-1235
A unique art experience from vintage to contemporary paintings and print.
Commissions ▪ Lessons ▪ Photography
Join my passion and mission in creating a community art center
to serve kids, adults and veterans.
Hosting a Haunted House Oct. 1 - Nov. 15.
Face Painting, T-Shirt Design, Paintball
Tuesday, November 25
CVB Advisory Board Meeting @ 3:30 pm
Tuesday, November 25
Business @ Happy Hour, 5-6:30 p.m.
See Page 6 for details
November 27-28
Chamber
Office Closed for
Thanksgiving Holiday
Calling all Leadership San Angelo Alumni Members
Have you paid your annual dues yet? Your $35 annual membership dues support many
great programs and allow you to continue to be a part of the organization that set you on
your path to community leadership. Please make the decision to support Leadership San
Angelo Alumni Association by sending your $35 check made payable to LSAAA, 418 W. Avenue B, San Angelo, TX 76903, or pay online at http://va.eftsecure.net/eftcart/additem.asp?
M_id=147471519756&P_id=191416. You also have the option of paying a one-time lifetime
membership of $350. Thank you for your continued support!
Chamber Board Supports
Proposition 1
The Chamber and the San Angelo Association of REALTORS hosted a
joint press conference to support Proposition 1, the initiative to
transfer money from the State’s “rainy day fund” to pay for highway
improvements across the State. State Representative Drew Darby
spoke at the press conference as well as representatives of the
Chamber, the Home Builders Association of San Angelo and the San
Angelo Association of REALTORS. The Chamber’s Board of Directors
is on record in support of this initiative, and we encourage our
members to vote in favor of this constitutional amendment. It is
especially important for areas of the State like ours that are experiencing high growth rates and increased energy traffic.
Election day is Tuesday, November 4th, and voters may go to any polling location to vote on this day.
Ribbon Cuttings/Ground Breakings
Crazy Horse Art Gallery
Blue Collar Health
3401 N. Chadbourne
3371 Knickerbocker, #194
325-315-1235
Angelo Short Stop
2828 Sherwood Way
325-949-0900
325-617-5842
Partners in Progress!
Many thanks to our sponsors, volunteers, exhibitors, auction contributors,
seminar presenters and attendees for making Business Expo a huge success!
Sponsored by:
Exhibitor Lounge Sponsors
Business @ Happy Hour Sponsors
Business Expo Committee
Lenny Christo  Teresa Covey  Erin Gregg  Jan Heinan  Dezeray Johnson  Debbie Mackey  Rick Mantooth
Christians in Action
8th Annual Texas Recycles Day
November 13, 14, 15, 2014
No charge to drop off virtually anything electronic that can be
recycled including: televisions, computers, notebooks, fax
machines, copiers, cell phones, scanners, printers, monitors,
servers, phone systems, software, audio equipment, electric
keyboards and any electronic components.
Collection Locations
Angelo State University- Colts Stadium Parking Lot
November 13th & 14th, 2014
12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Electronics only
SAFE Recycling Center - 702 Warehouse Road
November 14th & 15th, 2014
8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Electronics, appliances, metal dishwashers, hot water heaters and
microwaves
Residential yard brush may be dropped for chipping
Secured Document Shredding Nov. 15 from 8:00 a.m.- to 1:00 p.m.
Christians in Action: 555 E. 6th Street
November 15th, 2014
10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Clothing only
For More Information
Call SAFE at 325-659-0722
Texas Recycles Day 2014
S.A.F.E. Recycling Accepts Only Separated Items
 Clean food and drink containers — glass, metal, aluminum and
steel
 Mixed metal- scrap metal, pots and pans, lawn chairs, copper
 Dry newspapers, magazines, catalogs, white and colored paper
 Corrugated cardboard, feed sacks, grocery bags, boxes
 Oil & Oil Filters— any lubricant oil
 Batteries — Lead acid, car, truck & motorcycle, rechargeable
 Telephone books
 Cell phones
 Plastic - # 1 and # 2 only
 Eyeglasses
 Egg Cartons
 Ink cartridges
 Tires
 Pressurized
containers
 Household trash
 Mattresses
NOT Accepted
 Paint and hazardous materials
 Firearms and ammunition
 Fencing and coat hangers
 Windshields and mirrors
 Styrofoam packing
Butts Recycling, Inc.
ACME IRON &
METAL CO.