Christmas - Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce
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Christmas - Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce
NOVEMBER 2009 281.488.7676 • 1201 NASA Parkway, Houston, TX 77058 • www.clearlakearea.com INSIDE 3 RE/MAX Ballunar Liftoff Festival 4 5 7 8 9 Christmas Boat Lane Parade 10 11 12 13 Epicurean Evening 2010 YP Heart Walk Letter from President Bush General Membership Luncheon Ribbon Cuttings & New Members Business After Hours Distinguished Investors Member Renewals Christmas Boat Lane arade TEXAS' 48TH ANNUAL ON CLEAR LAKE Saturday, December 12 6:00 pm See page 4 for more details FROM THE... CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD Greetings Fellow Chamber Investors, Wow! One month has already passed since I became your Chairman. Again, I must say what an honor it is to be Chairman of the Board for the such an outstanding Chamber. Building a strong membership makes a successful organization. We have several new members this month thanks to the Chamber staff and current member’s recruitment efforts. So, if you meet a new member at an event or meeting, “welcome & thank” them for joining the Chamber. Help them introduce their business to others, or invite them to join a committee you may be on. Most important, introduce yourself and company to the new members. MICHAEL DIVINE As an existing member, you may want to invest in Visiting Angels, “upgrading” your membership to one of our Distinguished levels, Chairman’s Council, President’s Council or Living Assistance Services Director’s Council. These different levels may be catered to specifically meet your interests in supporting the Chamber. I hope you had the opportunity to attend the RE/MAX Ballunar Liftoff Festival. The weather was fantastic, and the crowds were unbelievable throughout the day on Saturday. The Balloon Glows on both Friday and Saturday evenings were spectacular. Through out the day the skydivers and rocket launches provided some amazing entertainment as well. Thanks to all of you who volunteered to assist the Chamber in producing this festival. The General Membership Luncheon for October was extremely interesting. I felt very privileged to be in the presence of Rear Admiral W. Mark Skinner and Command Master Chief John Heck along with other officers from CVN 77, USS George H.W. Bush aircraft carrier. While listening to the Rear Admiral and Master Chief, I couldn’t help but think, how grateful and thankful we all should be to have such great men and women serving in all branches or our Armed Services. Looking ahead just a bit, I hope you can join us for the 48th Annual Christmas Boat Lane Parade on December 12th. I know the committee is still looking for sponsors along with goodie bag items for the boat captains. Also in December, once again, this year, the Chamber will be hosting its annual Christmas Open House, which will also serve as our unveiling for the work that has been done to the Chamber building and grounds since Hurricane Ike came roaring through. Lastly, let’s not forget, Epicurean Evening will be here before we know it, so you might plan on volunteering on the committee or being a sponsor for the evening. Hope to see you around the Chamber and the community! Sincerely Michael Divine Visiting Angels, Living Assistance Services HORIZONS 1 2009 - 2010 EXECUTIVE OFFICERS MICHAEL DIVINE Chairman of the Board Visiting Angels, Living Assistance Services JOAN MCKINNEY Vice Chairman Administration Norman Frede Chevrolet JIM SWEENEY Vice Chairman Finance Minuteman Press Bay Area MIKE FURIN Vice Chairman Membership My Flooring America JOE MAYER Vice Chairman Research Lockheed Martin CATHY TURNER Past Chairman of the Board Houston Chronicle 2009 BOARD OF DIRECTORS RICHARD ALLEN Space Center Houston RANDY ASHBY Waldron & Schneider, L.L.P. WALTER BARTEL CenterPoint Energy ASHLEY CARNER AMOCO Federal Credit Union WESTON DAVIS ADP Total Source NOI DAWSON, E.A. Dawson Tax & Financial Services CHUCK EMERSON Chuck Emerson Agency BETSEY ENNIS Bay Area Media Services/SCENE MICHAEL GIANGROSSO Comfort Suites Seabrook LIBBY JONES Prudential Gary Greene JAMIESON MACKAY Gulf Coast Educators Federal Credit Union KIM MCLEAN McLean Environmental Services DR. TOM MUECKE Berkeley Eye Center Bay Area MIKE MULLER ARI Construction LISA NORMAN Cokinos, Bosien & Young ROSS NORMAN III Centex Homes PATRICK PETTIT Bay Oaks Country Club PRISCILLA SCHNEIDER 5 to 50 Networks 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 GREG SMITH Clear Creek Independent School District NATALIE O’NEILL Clear Lake Area Council of Cities WILLIAM STAPLES University of Houston-Clear Lake EX-OFFICIO MEMBER PEGGY WOOTEN NASA/Johnson Space Center GENERAL COUNSEL DICK GREGG, JR. Gregg & Gregg, P.C. STAFF CINDY HARRELD, IOM, President & CEO SUNYA FITZ, Director of Finance ELLEN MASSEY, Administrative Assistant FEBE MENENDEZ, Director of Communications STEPHANIE RICE, Director of Membership SHARI SWEENEY, Director of Marketing 2 SEPTEMBER 2009 CINDY HARRELD W hat an exciting couple of months we have had, September was the end of our Chamber’s fiscal year and we ended it with a bang! Our 22nd Annual Business EXPO on September 3rd was a great success. Also, the Annual Chairman’s Ball “Saturday Night Fever”, if you missed it, you missed a great time. Thank you, Damon Pampolina with PRP Entertainment, for keeping us on the dance floor all night long. What a work out and a fun time too! Then came October and the 16th Annual RE/MAX Ballunar Liftoff Festival presented by the City of Nassau Bay. You may not know that Ballunar Liftoff Festival, Inc. is a separate organization from the Chamber with it’s own 501 (c)(3) tax-exempt status. The mission of Ballunar Liftoff Festival is to “help the public learn about aviation and space exploration, and to sponsor and fund educational activities that encourage young people to learn about aviation and aeronautics by studying mathematics and science.” Over the past 16 years through grants awarded by Ballunar Liftoff Festival, Inc. more than 16,000 Title 1 School Children, Pre K and K-12, have been given the opportunity to take field trips to the Johnson Space Center and its Official Museum, Space Center Houston. They receive hands-on interactive experience while sitting in the flight-deck of a space shuttle, learning how to operate robots on Mars from a Space Station and learning to live in Space. Ballunar Liftoff Festival’s contribution has also helped create classrooms where children K-8 can learn about the science and technology used in the space program. This environment challenges children’s minds while teaching them skills such as using astronaut training programs, designing and building programmed robotic rovers and digitally docking the Shuttle with the ISS. Our Chamber is contracted by Ballunar Liftoff Festival, Inc. to produce the Festival and we could not do it without the support of the Johnson Space Center and the crew at Space Center Houston. Many of you have also participated in the event each year as well by attending, volunteering or serving on the grounds committee – Thank you for your support of the Festival. Additionally, Michael Divine with Visiting Angels, Living Assistance Services and our Chamber’s Chairman of the Board has served as the Grounds Committee Chairman for 2 years. Michael, I want to thank you for your commitment to making the RE/MAX Ballunar Liftoff Festival a success and thank you for helping to keep me sane during the Festival set up. I’m so happy to announce that JSC Federal Credit Union has upgraded their membership to the “Directors Council” Distinguished Investor level. Thank you to Michael Brown and Jennifer Robinett for continuing your support of our Chamber by helping us to achieve our goals for the community. If you want to learn more about becoming a Distinguished Investor of our Chamber please feel free to contact myself or Stephanie Rice, our Director of Membership at 281/488-7676. November reminds us of what we have to be thankful for each year and I’m thankful for this wonderful community. Our Clear Lake/ Bay Area Houston region continues to be a shining star in our great State and I feel privileged to work and live here. Thank you again for the opportunity to lead this Chamber by serving the community it represents. I hope you and your family have a wonderful Thanksgiving Holiday! With Warm Regards, RE/MAX Ballunar Liftoff Festival Presented by the City of Nassau Bay The crisp, cool weather arrived just in time to set the mood for great festival atmosphere. The 16th annual RE/MAX Ballunar Liftoff Festival presented by the City of Nassau Bay was held October 23-25. This one-of-a-kind tribute to human flight, displayed a beautiful hot air balloon ascension. The threeday family friendly event featured hot air balloon competitions, illuminating evening balloon glows, countless skydiving exhibitions, great music including live entertainment by the U.S. Navy Mid-South Rock Band Express, and various aviation equipment displays. As one of the largest navigational and maneuvering competitions in the nation the festival showcased over 70 hot air balloons, flown by some of the world's most experienced aerial navigators. Balloon pilots also competed for a $5,000 cash prize during the Lockheed Martin Shuttle Rendezvous. On Saturday, October 24th, this year’s festival conducted a NASA open house and a Salute to Law Enforcement exposition. Law enforcement officials were on site greeting the public and Kemah Fire Department received the most votes for the favorite fire truck. The festival also featured many arts and crafts booths including sand art and caricature drawings and concession booths featuring the always popular kettle corn and turkey legs. A midway with rides and games for children and adults also provided entertainment throughout the weekend. Thank you to all volunteers and sponsors for your time and dedication to this commemoration of mankind's first form of flight. Kemah Fire Department voted favorite fire truck Lockheed Martin Shuttle Rendezvous HORIZONS 3 The Christmas Boat Lane Parade Hits the Water on Saturday, December 12 T he Christmas spectacular, Texas' 48th Annual Christmas Boat Lane Parade on Clear Lake will welcome the holiday season on Saturday, December 12, 2009. Yachts, row boats, sail boat, boats of all sizes will be decked out with lights and other festive decor. The parade will caravan from South Shore Harbour Marina and Nassau Bay Lagoon, through the Clear Lake channel, out into Galveston Bay and back again. Entry numbers must be visible on all decorated boats to compete for one or more of our many awards, including the Mayors Cups, given at the Awards Brunch on Sunday, December 13 at South Shore Harbour Resort and Conference Center. Early entry is only $60 per boat and includes two tickets to the Awards Brunch and a Skipper's Bag of goodies courtesy Hollis, Huff, Lewis & Co., P.C. Participate in this spectacular holiday parade by entering a boat, donating items to the Skipper’s Bags or by becoming a sponsor! Promote your company and support this Clear Lake Area holiday tradition, for details contact Shari Sweeney 281488-7676. Christmas Boat Lane Parade Committee Front, left to right: Sandy Christiansen, CHRISTUS St. John Hospital; Christmas Boat Lane Parade Chairman Jim Christiansen, Lockheed Martin; Chamber President and CEO Cindy Harreld, CLACC; Hedy Holland, Trustmark National Bank; Shari Sweeney, CLACC; Middle, left to right: Tommy Tipton; Keri Owens, ARI Construction; Rodney Ray, Freedom Boat Club; Cecilia Coleman; Back: Mark Hollis, Hollis Huff Lewis & Company, P.C. Not pictured: Jacob Berry, Superior Lighting Design; Bob & Kim Bavousett, Seabrook Professional Home Inspections; Deborah Coffey, Met Life - Kevin & Deborah Coffey and Phillip Eldridge, Plan Ahead Events. 4 SEPTEMBER 2009 Epicurean FEBRUARY 4 EVENING 2010 SPACE CENTER HOUSTON . 6:30 PM . PRE-SALE TICKETS $30 Do you have what it takes to be... OUT OF THIS WORLD? Sign up today! 281.488.7676 Thank YOU LAURA PENINNO. Past Chairman of the Board Cathy Turner of the Houston Chronicle, presents Laura Pennino of Pennino and Partners with a plaque of recognition for her services as Program Chairman. JAMIESON MACKAY. Dr. Peter Wuenschel of Communities in Schools-Bay Area, Inc. and Past Chairman of the Board Cathy Turner of the Houston Chronicle, express their gratitude to Jamieson Mackay of Gulf Coast Educators Federal Credit Union for his time and dedication as the New Teachers' Luncheon Chairman. MICHAEL DIVINE. Chamber President and CEO Cindy Harreld recognizes Chairman of the Board Michael Divine of Visiting Angels, Living Assistance Services a for his dedication to the RE/MAX Ballunar Liftoff Festival as Grounds Committee Chairman HORIZONS 5 GO GREEN T he Green Business Bureau offers businesses an easy to use tool and clear road map to become eco-efficient, one step at a time. By going green you not only save the environment, but also save on energy and material costs. Enjoy the increased visibility and marketing advantage that comes with being part of this nationally recognized network of green friendly businesses. Not every business can be perfectly green, but every business can start. diplomat of the month Chairman of the Board Michael Divine, Visiting Angels, Living Assistance Services; Lena Gilley, QSTAFF Incorporated; Carmen Kranz Green, QSTAFF Incorporated; Marcos J. Cordero, The Green Business Bureau and Rhonda SanFilipo, Trust Mark National Bank. Education Division tours new CCISD Education Village T he Chamber's Education Division toured the new Clear Creek ISD Education Village, located in League City. Sandra Mossman Elementary School - phase one of the Education Village - opened in August. This K-12 complex has been ranked among the top 10 construction projects in Texas and is the only one of its kind in the state. A new intermediate and high school are scheduled to open in 2010. Christy Martinez Who: Christy Martinez Property Manager El Dorado View Apartments & Piper's Cove Happy Thanksgiving FROM YOUR CHAMBER STAFF Chamber Office Closed November 26 & 27 6 SEPTEMBER 2009 Chamber YP's Walk All Over Heart Disease C ardiovascular disease is our nation's no. 1 killer. In fact, seventy percent of Americans don't get enough exercise, blaming lack of time and motivation, this limited physical activity increase the risk of heart disease and stroke. As our waistbands have expanded, so have the number of preventable illnesses and health care costs. Are you ready to fight heart disease? According to a study published in the New England Journal of Medicine, you may gain two hours of life expectancy for each hour of regular, vigorous exercise. On October 17th, the Clear Lake Area Chamber Young Professional participated in the Start! Bay Area Heart Walk. The Heart Walk took place early Saturday morning at the Kemah Boardwalk. "The great weather and awesome scenery at the Boardwalk led to a great turn out, our YP's were ready to go," said Young Professionals Chairman Richard A. Simmons of Waldron & Schneider, L.L.P. The Chamber had 11 Young Professionals participate, raising over $700. HORIZONS 7 SPOTLIGHT TABLES CLEAR LAKE CITY COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION The Chamber proudly presents: Rear Admiral W. Mark Skinner and Command Master Chief John Heck with crew members of the USS George HW Bush: Lieutenant Commander John Schofield Mass Communications Specialist Jason Winn MC3 Aidan Campbell www.clcca.org • 281-488-0360 POWER ENERGY, USA 281-367-9700 UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON CLEAR LAKE www.uhcl.edu S UR po 281-283-7600 O Contact t Y! • R SEPTEMBER 2009 DA 8 ht T O er es Lig ve Y S (281 tephani e, ) 48 8 step -7676 o ha r clea rlak nie@ eare a.co m In honor of the crew of the USS George HW Bush, President George Bush was extended an invitation to attend the Chamber's October General Membership Luncheon. Although President Bush was not able to join us he expressed his sincere respect for the Armed Forces that defend our great Nation. HORIZONS 9 WELCOME NEW RIBBONCuttings CHAMBER MEMBERS Clear Lake United Methodist Church Please welcome the newest members of the Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce. Show your support by patronizing their business at any opportunity. *Denotes membership sponsor 281-488-5110 www.clearlakemethodist.org The purpose of Clear Lake United Methodist is to worship God, study the Bible, grow in faith, nurture discipleship, reach out to others and serve the church and community. Holiday Inn Suites Debbie Cowen 302 W. Bay Area Blvd. Webster, TX 77598 (281) 335-6272 www.hiwebster.com Hotels/Motels/Bed & Breakfast *Staff: Stephanie Rice StarTex Power Evelyn Meador Library 281-474-9142 Evelyn Meador Library is located in Seabrook. The existing building was damaged during Hurricane Ike however - through the support of local officials - plans to rebuild are underway. Darrell Holmes 1705 Valero Drive Friendswood, TX 77546 (281) 682-1561 Energy *Staff: Paul Yarbrough, Post Oak Publishing Texas Army National Guard Richard Flores Building 1182 Ellington Field Houston, TX 77034 (832) 729-4180 *Staff: Stephanie Rice Wealth Development Strategies, L.P. Lionel (JJ) Jack 4203 Montrose, 5th Floor Houston, TX 77006 (713) 561-8144 www.wealthdevelopment strategies.com Financial Services *Staff: Cindy Harreld 10 SEPTEMBER 2009 Free UR Feet, Inc. 281-291-7630 www.freeurfeet.com Free UR Feet sandals & flip flops is located in Seabrook, less than one mile from the Kemah Boardwalk. Free UR Feet is committed to providing you with the most comfortable and stylish brands of footwear on and off the water. Precision Radiotherapy Center 713-512-3200 www.prchouston.com Precision Radiotherapy, Radiation Oncology is under the direction of Kirk Kanady M.D., a Harvard trained, board certified Radiation Oncologist. Radiation Oncology is also performed by Theodore K. Yang, M.D. Staybridge Suites 281-338-0900 www.staybridgesuites.com/ webstertexas This upscale hotel has many innovative features including LCD TVs with 24 HD channels in every suite, an executive club level fitness center, outdoor putting green and the "Just like Home Theater" experience. BU SINESS after HOURS LAKEWOOD YACHT CLUB 2425 NASA Parkway, Seabrook 77586 281-474-2511 www.lakewoodyachtclub.com Lakewood is more than just a yacht club, it is a haven for members, their Chamber President & CEO Cindy Harreld, CLACC; Marcy Fryday, Lakewood Yacht Club and Chairman of the Board Michael Divine, Visiting Angels, Living Assistance Services. families and guests. There is a sense of peace and tranquility that makes Lakewood an incomparable place of refuge combined with social and water activities. SPEED NETWORKING Marcy Fryday, Lakewood Yacht Club; Chamber President & CEO Cindy Harreld, CLACC and Sara Pencil Blumenfeld Customer Keepers, LLC. HORIZONS 11 k You ThanDistinguished Investors CHAIRMAN'S COUNCIL AMOCO Federal Credit Union www.amocofcu.org Centex Homes ARI Construction www.ariconstruction.com Lynn's Landscaping Lockheed Martin www.lmso.external.lmco.com at&t www.att.com PRESIDENT'S COUNCIL DIRECTOR'S COUNCIL Cokinos, Bosien & Young Di Central JSC Federal Credit Union Waldron & Schneider, L.L.P. Silver Eagle Distributors www.abwholesaler.com/ silvereagle5/home Visiting Angels, Living Assistance Services www.visitingangelshouston.com CHAMBER PARTNERS Bay Area Citizen Houston Chronicle PARTNERS FOR PROGRESS AMOCO Federal Credit Union ARI Construction Brinkmann Roofing Centex Homes Cokinos, Bosien & Young DRDA, PC CPA’s Lynn’s Landscaping My Flooring America State Sign Corporation Visiting Angels, Living Assistance Services 12 SEPTEMBER 2009 A s a member of the Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce, you now have the opportunity to upgrade your membership courtesy of our new Distinguished Investor Program. Choose from four levels of commitment based on your individual business needs. Customized investments are also available. Act now and you may be eligible to credit your current investment toward this program. For additional information or if you have any questions, please contact Stephanie Rice at the Chamber, 281-488-7676 or stephanie@clearlakearea.com You ThankMember Renewals The Chamber thanks each of the following members for renewing their membership in the Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce. 39 Years Lakewood Yacht Club 19 Years Billings Jewelers Inc 35 Years My Flooring America 18 Years Aramco Outside Blinds Inc. The Eye Clinic of Texas 33 Years Prudential Gary Greene Debra Blenderman 28 Years Bay Area YMCAs 27 Years Rainey Pool Company 26 Years Bay Area Podiatry Associates 24 Years Bay Area Council on Drug/Alcohol Abuse 20 Years Harbourview Care Center Houston Hobby Airport Marriott United Dominion 17 Years Wings over Houston Airshow 15 Years & Under Amegy Bank of Texas - Clear Lake ATA Associates Bay Area Montessori House, Inc. Caroline & Wayne Bundy Centex Homes Certified Companies Clear Creek Country Theatre, Inc. Comfort Suites Fish Window Cleaning Floyd's Cajun Seafood House Gamma Waste Systems, Inc. Gay GMC Buick Pontiac Gohlke & Company PC Honda of Clear Lake ICON Wellness Center & Medical Spa Idearc Media Corporation ITT Technical Institute Jaguar Communications, Inc. Lexus of Clear Lake Living Magazine Masa Sushi Japanese Fusion Restaurant NASA One Trophies and Awards Paramount Rehabilitation & Health Care Center S & A Sleep Solutions Safe-Keeping Self Storage Third Coast Bank D. Huston Charter vc., Inc. Tow Boat/U.S. Tru Green/Chem Lawn Wealthcare Asset Management West Bay Common School Children's Museum OVER come your fear of PUBLIC SPEAKING Toastmasters Join us Every FRIDAY at 8:00 am at the Chamber "My Flooring America" Boardroom 1201 NASA Parkway, Houston www.toastmasters.org For more information call 281-488-7676 HORIZONS 13 NOVEMBER 2009 Calendar of Events MAKING THE MOST OF YOUR MEMBERSHIP 03 Business Development Seminar - 8:30 AM at the Chamber in the My Flooring America Boardroom 04 Ribbon Cutting: Bailey & Galyen - 1:00 PM Houston Safe Boating Council Meeting - 6:00 PM at the Chamber in the My Flooring America Boardroom Board of Directors Meeting - 11:30 AM 18333 Egret Bay Blvd., Ste. 120, Houston 77058 at the Chamber in the My Flooring America Boardroom Christmas Boat Lane Parade Committee Meeting - 4:00 PM General Membership Luncheon - 11:30 AM at the Chamber in the My Flooring America Boardroom Hilton Houston NASA Clear Lake 05 Diplomats Meeting - 8:04 AM 3000 NASA Parkway, Houston 77058 at the Chamber in the My Flooring America Boardroom Christmas Boat Lane Parade Committee Meeting - 4:00 PM Ribbon Cutting: Bay House Apartments - 9:30 AM at the Chamber in the My Flooring America Boardroom 2041 San Sebastian Ct., Houston 77058 New Member Orientation - 8:00 AM Business After Hours - 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM at the Chamber in the My Flooring America Boardroom Main Event Entertainment, 1125 Magnolia Ave., Webster Epicurean Evening 2010 Committee Meeting - 2:30 PM 10 Executive Officers Meeting - 9:00 AM at the Chamber in the My Flooring America Boardroom Chamber Office, 1201 NASA Parkway, Houston 77058 Thanksgiving Day! Ribbon Cutting: Texas Citizens Bank - 4:00 PM Chamber Closed until November 30 14020 Highway 3, Suite 100, Houston 77058 THE SAVE DATE • DECEMBER 12 48th Annual Christmas Boat Lane Parade • DECEMBER 17 Chamber Open House • FEBRUARY 4 Epicurean Evening 2010 • MARCH 8 Spring Fever Golf Classic Horizons is published monthly by Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce. Please send e-mail address changes to: Febe Menendez, Editor, febe@clearlakearea.com 14 SEPTEMBER 2009