re/max ballunar liftoff festival - Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce

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re/max ballunar liftoff festival - Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce
OCTOBER 2010
281.488.7676 • 1201 NASA Parkway, Houston, TX 77058 • www.clearlakearea.com
INSIDE
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New Members
A MESSAGE FROM THE
CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD
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Diplomat of the Month
Greetings Fellow Chamber Investors,
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48th Annual Chairman's Ball
2010: A Chamber Odyssey
Thank you for allowing me to be your Chairman for the
2010/2011 year. I believe the next twelve months hold
a bright future for our area and the Chamber will be a
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Ribbon Cuttings
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Bring the Shuttle Home
Divine, thank you for your leadership this past year. You started a number of programs
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Young Professionals
which will benefit our Chamber for years to come. One program that I am particularly
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Business After Hours
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Distinguished Investors
take advantage of the great tools the Chamber provides for business success. Also,
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Calendar of Events
there should be a tremendous sense of fulfillment for the Mentors.
great resource and guide for the coming years. Michael
excited about is the Partners Shaping our Future, Mentoring Pilot Program. It should
help ensure that new chamber members get off to a great start and are positioned to
Our Chamber does an outstanding job of hosting events for the community. Two
RE/MAX BALLUNAR
LIFTOFF FESTIVAL
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NASA/Johnson Space Center
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that I hope you have on your calendar are the RE/MAX Ballunar Liftoff Festival, October
29th – 31st and the Christmas Boat Lane Parade on December 11th. The strength of
our Chamber is our volunteer base. These events would not happen without your
support. We still need a lot of volunteers to make this year’s RE/MAX Ballunar Liftoff
Festival successful. Our needs include ticket sellers, crowd management, soda booth,
and greeters at the front gate. Please pitch in to make this year a fantastic event.
You can contact Shari Sweeney to sign up.
Thank you and please support your local chamber members.
Sincerely,
Chairman of the Board
Richard Allen
Space Center Houston
OCTOBER 2010
HORIZONS •
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2010 - 2011 EXECUTIVE OFFICERS
CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD
RICHARD ALLEN
Space Center Houston
A Message from the
President & CEO
October 1st begins the New Year at the
Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce and
we have already begun this year with a Bang!
Congratulations to Richard Allen with Space
Center Houston, our new Chairman of the Board
for 2010 - 2011. Richard began laying the foundation for his term as Chairman of the Board as
soon as he was elected by our Board of Directors
back in July by naming the new Division Chairmen and Affiliate Liaisons for the upcoming year.
These hardworking volunteers help us to achieve
our goals that are set by our Board of Directors
in the Program of Work. If you are interested in
working on one of our committees this year contact me at cindy@clearlakearea.com.
I am happy to announce that Trustmark Bank
has again upgraded their Chamber membership as a Distinguished Investor from a “Director’s
Council” to our “President’s Council” level. As
a “President’s Council” Distinguished Investor,
they have committed a $3,000 investment for
2010 - 2011, increasing their visibility within our
Chamber as well as enhancing the Chamber’s
programs in the upcoming year. In return for their
investment, Trustmark Bank receives a customized packet of benefits and recognition best suited for their business plan. I’d like to thank Vice
President and Branch Manager Hedy Holland for
continuing their commitment to our Chamber.
Our Distinguished Investors' participation helps us
achieve our goals and allows us to promote the
Clear Lake/Bay Area Houston region. If you want
to learn more about becoming a Distinguished
Investor and join this esteemed group of shareholders in our Chamber, please contact me or
Stephanie Rice, our Director of Membership at
281/488-7676 today!
What a BLAST we had at the 48th Annual
Chairman’s Ball on Saturday, September 25th at
Lakewood Yacht Club celebrating the achievements of our 2009 - 2010 Chamber year! The Ball
was Chaired by Cathy Turner with Hearst Media
Services and the theme was “2010 – A Chamber
Odyssey”. This special evening was dedicated to
honoring Chairman of the Board Michael Divine
with Visiting Angels, Living Assistance Services,
our retiring Board members and Division Chairmen for a job well done this past year. Congratulations Michael for a great year and a STELLAR
evening of celebration.
Michael, on behalf of our Chamber staff, I
would like to thank you for a wonderful year. We
have appreciated your support of all our Chamber efforts as well as your dedication to making this year a success. Additionally, thank you
for the beautiful roses sent to each member of
the Chamber staff, it was a most generous and
thoughtful gift. You know we enjoyed working
with you, thank you for thinking of us!
VICE CHAIRMAN MEMBERSHIP
PRISCILLA SCHNEIDER
5 to 50 Networks
PAST CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD
MICHAEL DIVINE
Visiting Angels, Living Assistance Services
2010 - 2011 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
RANDY ASHBY
Waldron & Schneider, L.L.P.
WALTER BARTEL
CenterPoint Energy
BETSEY ENNIS
Bay Area Media Services/SCENE
MICHAEL GIANGROSSO
Comfort Suites Seabrook
ROY MONTALBANO
PBK Architects, Inc.
MIKE MULLER
ARI Construction
LISA NORMAN
Cokinos, Bosien & Young
ROSS NORMAN III
PATRICK PETTIT
Bay Oaks Country Club
SHARON PROULX
Hope Village
We look forward to the month of October
each year to escape to the outdoors and enjoy
our area’s many events and festivals. I hope you
will make plans to join us at the RE/MAX Ballunar
Liftoff Festival October 29th – 31st at the NASA/
Johnson Space Center!
With Warm Regards,
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.
Cindy Harreld
Chamber President & CEO
PAM SUMMERS
Bay Area Houston Convention & Visitors Bureau
BOB MITCHELL
Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership
Director of Communications
Febe Prado
febe@clearlakearea.com
Intern
Neal Minson
intern@clearlakearea.com
Director of Finance
Sunya Fitz
sunny@clearlakearea.com
Director of Membership
Stephanie Rice
stephanie@clearlakearea.com
Front Office Assistant
Ann Kimzey
Front Office Manager
Faith Norris
faith@clearlakearea.com
Director of Marketing
Shari Sweeney
shari@clearlakearea.com
Front Office Assistant
Harriet Liebman
Horizons is published monthly by Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce.
OCTOBER 2010
VICE CHAIRMAN FINANCE
JAMIESON MACKAY
Gulf Coast Educators Federal Credit Union
LIBBY JONES
Prudential Gary Greene
President & CEO
Cindy Harreld, IOM
cindy@clearlakearea.com
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VICE CHAIRMAN ADMINISTRATION
MIKE FURIN
My Flooring America
GREG GRIPON
Lynn's Landscaping and Water Garden Center
STAFF
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CHAIRMAN ELECT 2011-2012
& VICE CHAIRMAN RESEARCH
JOE MAYER
Lockheed Martin
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
ELLEN CONNERS
NASA/Johnson Space Center
GENERAL COUNSEL
DICK GREGG, JR.
Gregg & Gregg, P.C.
New
Chamber Members
Building Professionals of Texas
Larry Snider
9500 Westview, Suite 114
Houston, TX 77055
(713)476-0800
www.bptexas.com
Janitorial Services
Sponsor: Staff, Sunny Fitz
Houston Kiddie Express Transit Service
Larna Martin
18519 Egret Bay, Suite1508
Houston, TX 77-58-3353
(281)235-4825
Non-Profit Organizations
Sponsor: Staff, Stephanie Rice
Coastal Reconstruction Services
Adam Soffar
2822 Dupont
Pasadena, TX 77503
(281)998-1300
www.coastalreconstructionservices.com
Contractors, General
Sponsor: Staff
Straterion Consulting, Inc.
Janette Alford
1110 E. NASA Parkway, Suite 603
Houston, TX 77058
(281)549-4882
www.straterionconsulting.com
Consulting
Sponsor: Staff
The spirit of Chamber 2012 – our fiveyear strategic plan – has become a
fundamental part of our Chamber’s
culture and continues to shape our
programs and future. It has made us
think hard about the ways in which
we provide value to our members.
Indeed, your feedback prompted
our “We’re All About You!” campaign and put in motion plans to
establish a mentoring program to
Friendship Haven
Rehabilitation & Health Care
Tama Brantley
1500 Sunset Drive
Friendswood, TX 77546
(281)992-4300
Nursing Homes
Sponsor: Staff, Stephanie Rice
maximize your return on investment
in the Chamber. Chamber 2012 will
ensure we leverage the opportunities we have to promote business
growth,
educational
excellence,
community connections and quality of life throughout Clear Lake Bay
Area Houston.
Business
Development
On Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Tuesday, October 5, 2010 at 8:30
Tina Smith owner of TT & J Asso-
a.m. at the Chamber. This is the
ciates,
LLC
second seminar for our Hurricane
NOW!
This interactive, half day
facilitated
Success
recovery session.
workshop was held at the Chamber in the My Flooring America
Boardroom. The program provided participants with the tools and
motivation to reach their goals!
The next FREE Business Development
Seminar
will
be
Tina Smith, TT & J Associates, LLC; Past Chairman of the Board Michael Divine,
Visiting Angels, Living Assistance Services; Mark Rush, DRDA, PLLC, CPA's and
Chamber President and CEO Cindy Harreld.
held,
OCTOBER 2010
HORIZONS •
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RE/MAX
Ballunar Liftoff Festival
NEAL MINSON
Chamber Intern
Brigham Young University
A full moon may not rise
for Halloween weekend,
but hot air balloons surely
will as the 17th Annual RE/
MAX Ballunar Liftoff Festival gains lift October 29th,
30th, and 31st.
This year will include
many exciting areas for
people to enjoy. Children
will get a hands-on look at
the Clear Lake Area communities’ fire trucks, police
cars, ambulances, and
rescue equipment from
antiques to the latest innovations during the “Salute
to Public Safety” exposition
starting Saturday morning,
October 30th, from 10:00
a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Radio Disney is back,
and will appear soon after,
from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Kids can dance to Disney’s
Top 30 hits, ranging from
Selena Gomez to the Jonas Brothers and Hannah
Montana, and they can
look forward to games,
contests, and perhaps winning some prizes.
A new event that will
be taking place this year
Saturday afternoon, is Mad
Science of Houston. This
“edu-tainment” area will
spark the imagination and
wonder of all ages with attractions like a slime booth,
superball factory, and
awesome airplanes. The
fun doesn’t stop there, as
Mad Science will bring in
a little Halloween fun with
bubbling potions and a
melting witches head!
Speaking of a little Halloween fun, Saturday evening at 7:00 p.m. in the
viewing area is the Halloween Balloon Bash. Hot
air balloon pilots will place
their Halloween decorated
baskets around the site for
kids to trick-or-treat.
This has been an anticipated Clear Lake Area
tradition, since the RE/MAX
Ballunar Liftoff Festival began in 1993. Balloon pilot
Steve Lombardi and Richard Filip, CEO/Regional
Owner of RE/MAX of Texas, began this tradition to
commemorate the 200th
anniversary of the first
manned flight in America.
The purpose of the Festival is to encourage young
people to study mathematics and science and to
inform the public about the
contributions aviation and
space exploration make to
our everyday lives.
This
exciting
event
could not be a reality without the great efforts of hundreds of volunteers every
year. Festival volunteers
receive free admission into
the festival for themselves
and their passengers, free
parking and non-alcoholic
beverages while they are
working. Organizations
and businesses volunteering in groups have a great
opportunity to present
themselves to the public
by wearing shirts or hats
that represent their organization. Young people can
receive a letter confirming
their volunteer hours to be
used for Honor Society, college applications and other civic minded activities.
Volunteers are needed
to work different areas from
6:30 a.m. until 10:30 p.m.
at night. Areas include
crowd management, entrance greeters, drink trailers, ticket trailers, and a
beer garden. Whether a
few hours can be afforded
or the entire day, any and
all volunteers will be greatly appreciated. There are
still opportunities open, so
quickly sign up to take advantage of helping make
this beloved event a success!
Visit www.ballunarfestival.
com to register or call the
Clear Lake Area Chamber
of Commerce at 281/4887676 for more information.
LET'S GO
Ballooning
October 29th October 31st
NASA/Johnson Space Center
Admission:
$10 per vehicle
Parking:
Free
RE/MAX Ballunar Liftoff Festival will fill
the skies above Clear Lake for the
17th annual tribute to mankind's fascination with flight.
Houston's most exciting and entertaining outdoor family event will blast
off from the NASA/Johnson Space
Center.
VOLUNTEER
Be a part of Texas' largest Hot Air Balloon Festival at NASA/Johnson Space
Center. Hundreds of volunteers are
needed to support this community
event. If you or your group is interested
in HELPING while having FUN, please
complete the online registration form
found at www.ballunarfestival.com/
volunteer.asp
Volunteer Benefits for YOU:
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OCTOBER 2010
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Free, two-day admission into festival for you and your passengers
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Non-alcoholic beverages during
your shift
ROXY Puente
Diplomat of the Month
FUN FACT: Roxy was a flight attendant for Continental Airlines,
traveling across Central America, for two years. Roxy is fluent in the
Spanish language and visits Mexico every summer as a lead translator
for medical mission trips with T.I.M.E., a non profit organization.
QUOTE: My experience as a Diplomat has been extremely rewarding.
CLEAR LAKE
WHO: Roxy Punte
Sales & Marketing
Servpro of Clear Lake
BIRTHDAY: October 10th
I've had the opportunity to build professional relationships, as well as
personal. The Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce has welcomed me
with open arms and is a place I can call home. After becoming a diplomat,
networking no longer became simply a task but a way of living. This
community has provided great exposure for the company I so proudly
represent, and I am excited to be part of the continual growth.
Toastmasters
Become the Speaker & Leader You Want to Be
What is Toastmasters? No, we
don't make toasters!
Most
Toastmasters
meetings
are comprised of approximately
20 people who meet weekly for
an hour. Participants practice and
learn skills by filling a meeting role,
ranging from giving a prepared
speech or an impromptu one
to serving as timer, evaluator or
Congratulations our Toastmasters Club Contest winners!
1st Place: Table Topic
Dana Lizik
Royal Academy of Fine Arts
1st Place Winner: Humorous Speech
Donald L. Wolfe
Ron Carter Autoland
Partners
SHAPING
our Future
Coming soon, an exclusive Mentoring
Program designed for our new members and
new representatives of existing companies.
Runner Up: Humorous Speech
David Witt
CHRISTUS St. John Hospital
grammarian.
There is no instructor; instead,
each speech and meeting is critiqued by a member in a positive
manner, focusing on what was
done right and what could be
improved. So, come and check
out Toastmasters and become the
TOASTMASTERS VISITOR'S DAY
Friday, October 15th
8:00 a.m.
My Flooring America Boardroom
Chamber Office,
1201 NASA Parkway, Houston
Thank You
September Breakfast Sponsor
Jan Garcia Jr. MD
leader you want to be!
OCTOBER 2010
HORIZONS •
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The 48th Annual Chairman's Ball
naut Doug Wheelock.
Wheelock
was September 25, 2010 at Lake-
who is currently manning the space
wood Yacht Club. This celebration
station, introduced Divine through a
honored Michael Divine owner of
prerecorded introduction. He is due
Visiting Angels, Living Assistance
to return home before Christmas.
Services. Divine served as the 2009
The Chairman's Ball also featured
- 2010 Chairman of the Board. The
a few other twists including live en-
event also recognized the Cham-
tertainment by the band, Fahren-
ber's Board of Directors, including
heit and a candy buffet, sponsored
retiring and newly installed directors
by AMOCO Federal Credit Union.
and our incoming Chairman of the
As we wrap up the end of Sep-
Board Richard Allen, President of
tember, the Clear Lake Area Cham-
Space Center Houston.
ber of Commerce extends their ap-
To coincide with the 2010: A
preciation to Michael Divine. Thank
Chamber Odyssey theme, Divine
you Michael for your dedication
was introduced by his friend, Astro-
and commitment to the Bay Area
Candy Bar Sponsor Marissa Stidham, AMOCO Federal Credit Union;
Chamber President & CEO Cindy Harreld; Heather Fischer, Hope Village
and Candy Bar Sponsor Kevin Venable, AMOCO Federal Credit Union.
Houston Community.
2009 - 2010 Chairman of the Board Michael Divine, Visiting Angles, Living
Assistance Services receives award from incoming Chairman Richard Allen, Space Center Houston.
New Board of Directors were sworn in by Texas State Representative John E. Davis
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OCTOBER 2010
Traci Galyean wife of Tourism Liaison Rick Galyean, Hilton Houston NASA
Clear Lake; Young Professionals Chairman Richard A. Simmons, Waldron
& Schneider, L.L.P. and his wife Jennifer Simmons, Preserved in Time and
Ross Norman.
T h a n k yo u
Sponsors
Odyssey Underwriter
Lockheed Martin
Uss Enterprise Partner
Space Center Houston
Bill Quinn, Texas Chiropractic College and his
wife Alicia.
Amanda Eaves, Null-Lairson, P.C. and her
husband Dave.
Candy Bar Sponsor
AMOCO Federal Credit Union
Celestial Centerpiece Sponsor
Norman Frede Chevrolet
Dessert Sponsor
Black Rose Steel
2009 - 2010 Chairman of the Board Michael
Divine, Visiting Angles, Living Assistance Services and his wife Terri Divine, Visiting Angles,
Living Assistance Services.
Incoming Young Professionals Chairman Amy
Sanchez, Space Center Houston and Tim
Clark, NASA.
2010 - 2011 Chairman of the Board Richard Allen, Space Center Houston and his wife Lori.
Performers from Jill Rauscher School of
Dance.
Corporate Table Sponsor
at&t
The Boeing Company
Gregg & Gregg, PC
Null-Lairson, PC
Trustmark National Bank
Visiting Angels, Living Assistance Services
yellowbook
Orbit Contributor
5 to 50 Networks
Big League Dreams League City
Harris County Commissioner Sylvia Garcia, Pct. 2
Hometown Bank of League City
Icon Bank of Texas
LyondellBasell Industries
Mamacita’s Mexican Restaurant
Minuteman Press Bay Area
My Flooring America
University of Houston - Clear Lake
Entertainment Sponsor
Berkeley Eye Center-Bay Area
Center Point Energy
DRDA, PLLC, CPA’s
Visiting Angels, Living Assistance Services
Chairman's Ball Committee
OCTOBER 2010
HORIZONS •
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1 Arlan's Market
281/ 326-4363
Arlan's Market is family owned and operated ,
serving the Seabrook area since 1991. Stop by
and visited they newly remodeled store.
2 Clear Lake Chrysler Jeep Dodge
281/ 481-1000
www.houstondodgedealer.com
Clear Lake Chrysler Jeep Dodge has been
serving the Houston car purchasing community for over 30 years. Under new management
with Mike Martinez, the handpicked sales staff
is ready to help you drive away in a new car.
Ribbon
CUTTINGS
3 Edgewater
281/ 332-5450
www.edgewaterwebster.com
Edgewater is a 538-acre, mixed-use destination redevelopment project. The community
will be home to more than 2,600 residents, it will
include retail and access to 35 acres of public park and wetlands. Photo courtesy Colleen
Lastrapes Photography
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4 Houston Kiddie Express Transit Service
281/ 235-4825
The Houston Kiddie Express Transit Service is
a non-profit transportation service that services low income, disabled, and blind individuals to the everyday places they need to
go such as the grocery store, appointments,
and church.
5 South West International Boat Show
561/ 842-8808
www.southwestinternationalboatshow.com
Buyers and sellers from across Texas, the USA
and Mexico, plus exhibitors from around
the world, come together in a relaxed and
leisurely environment during the four-day
event.
6 Tristar Document Shredding
1-888/ Shred 97
www.tristarshredding.com
Tristar Document Shredding tailors their services
to protect your business and customers confidential information by destroying documents
on-site, as needed or by scheduled service.
Whether it's one box or thousands we can provide shredding services at a very competitive
price.
involved
unteer
MAXIMIZE YOUR MEMBERSHIP
There are lots of Chamber committees
and divisions, from the Young Professionals to the Christmas Boat Lane Parade to
the Spring Fever Golf Classic to the Diplomats. Give us a call at 281/488-7676 or
stop by the Chamber, 1201 NASA Parkway, and we'll find the right committee
for you!
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OCTOBER 2010
49th Annual
Christmas Boat Lane Parade
on Clear Lake
NEAL MINSON
Chamber Intern
Brigham Young University
You better watch out, you
better not cry, you better not
pout, I’m telling you why…the
Christmas Boat Lane Parade is
coming. The 49th annual parade will cast off and bring in
the holiday spirit on Saturday,
December 11, 2010 at 6:00
p.m.
Boats of all sizes will be
decked out with festive lights,
props, music, and characters
to cruise from South Shore
Harbour Marina and the Nassau Bay Lagoon, through the
channel past Kemah and Seabrook, out into Galveston Bay
and back again.
Decorated boats with en-
each skipper will
try numbers displayed will be
receive a special
judged, and over 60 awards,
gift bag of good-
including: Most Artistic, Most
ies sponsored by
Beautiful, the Bill Taylor Memo-
Hollis, Huff, Lewis
rial Award for Most Original,
and
the Red Adair Memorial Award
filled with dona-
for Best All-Around Sponsored
tions from area
Boat,
merchants,
the
Jack
Campbell
Co.
P.C.,
and
Memorial Award for Best All-
two tickets to the
Around Family Boat, and the
Awards Brunch.
Mayors Cups, will be given
Even if you are not a mari-
to the winners at the Awards
ner, you can still participate by
Brunch Sunday morning at the
donating items to the Skipper’s
South Shore Harbour Resort
Bags or becoming a spon-
and Conference Center.
sor! Many sponsorships are
Gather your crew of fam-
available from the individual
ily and friends and plan your
awards $150, $250, or $350, up
floating holiday displays! Early
to the $10,000 title sponsorship.
entry is only $60 per boat and
Promote your company and
support this Clear Lake/Bay
Area Houston holiday tradition!
This is a great way to advertise
your business while spreading
a little Christmas cheer.
Go to www.clearlakearea.
com or contact Shari Sweeney
at the Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce for details,
281-488-7676.
BRIN G T H E
SHU T T L E
HO M E
The website, bringtheshuttlehome.com,
outlines the mission and rationale for
choosing Space Center Houston as the
home for a retired shuttle.
Join the chamber and your community as we unite to bring the shuttle home,
to Houston. Send your letter today!
BRINGTHESHUTTLEHOME.COM
OCTOBER 2010
HORIZONS •
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Young
PROFESSIONALS
Networking 4 Effectiveness
EFFECTIVE NETWORKING AND RELATIONSHIP
BUILDING TIPS AND TECHNIQUES
THANK YOU
Thank you Richard A. Simmons with Waldron
The next YP meeting, Networking for Effec-
& Schneider, L.L.P. for serving as the Young Pro-
tiveness will be facilitated by Laura Pennino
fessionals Chairman for not one, but two years!
with Pennino and Partners and is scheduled for
We appreciate your dedication and support!
September 30th at 5:00 p.m. at the Chamber.
The seminar will review:
- Establishing and sustaining relationships
- Networking etiquette
- Do’s & Don’t of networking and
professional relationships
We are pleased to welcome Amy Sanchez
UPCOMING
YP EVENTS:
Networking for Effectiveness
September 30th 5:00 p.m.
Chamber Office
1201 NASA Parkway, Houston
Ballunar Liftoff Festival
Beer Garden
October 29th 5:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.
NASA/Johnson Space Center
of Space Center Houston as our new Young
Go Green in 2011
Professionals Chairman!
To join to the YP e-mail list or to suggest a seminar please contact Febe Prado at 281/4887676 or febe@clearlakearea.com.
November 10th 4:00 p.m.
Associated Credit Union of Texas
1095 W. League City Pkwy.
League City, TX 77573
WELCOME
2010-2011 Division Chairman
AREA PROMOTIONS DIVISION
MEMBER SERVICES
Dedra Flynn
Lookin' Good Hair Salon
Gail Payne
Jim Treadway Real Estate
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
Laura Pennino
Pennino and Partners
EDUCATION DIVISION
Dr. Peter Wuenschel
Communities in Schools - Bay Area
LEGISLATIVE & PUBLIC AFFAIRS DIVISION
Lisa Holbrook
State Representative John E. Davis, Dist. 129
YOUNG PROFESSIONALS
Amy Sanchez
Space Center Houston
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OCTOBER 2010
DIPLOMATS
Dawn Wilkes
Jason's Deli
AFFILIATES
MARINE LIAISON
Jim Christiansen
Lockheed Martin
TOURISM LIAISON
Rick Galyean
Hilton Houston NASA Clear Lake
EVENT HOSTS
HILTON HOUSTON
NASA CLEAR LAKE
Business After Hours was held
at the newly remodeled Hilton
Houston NASA Clear Lake on
September 16, 2010 and was
hosted by Hilton Houston NASA
Clear Lake and the Bay Area
Houston Convention and Visitors
Bureau.
Photo by Eddie Harper, Wiredin.cc - Talk of the Bay
Chairman of the Board Richard Allen, Space Center Houston;
Rick Galyen, Hilton Houston NASA Clear Lake; Chamber President
& CEO Cindy Harreld and General Manager Michael Blum, Hilton
Houston NASA Clear Lake
Kevin Venable, AMOCO Federal Credit Union; Stephanie
Rice, Chamber Staff; Charlie Felts, Opus Bistro and Particia
Shook, Opus Bistro
Matt Wev, Hilton Houston NASA Clear Lake and Brandy
Gates, Big League Dreams League City
Lobby at the Hilton Houston NASA Clear Lake
Photo by Eddie Harper, Wiredin.cc - Talk of the Bay
Chamber President & CEO Cindy Harreld; Rick Galyen, Hilton Houston NASA Clear Lake and Pam Summers Bay Area Houston Convention and Visitor's Bureau
Harry Brown and Larna Martin, Houston Kiddie Express
Transit Service
Conference area at the
Hilton Houston NASA Clear Lake
Meeting room at the
Hilton Houston NASA Clear Lake
Bruce Bowers Tristar Document Shredding and Ken Alford,
Drug Testing Solutions of Houston
Tracy Banks Bay Area Houston Convention and Visitors Bureau and Brent Banks, Bay Area Podiatry Associates
Janice Scott, CCISD and Kathi Belli, Apartment Leasing
Center
OCTOBER 2010
HORIZONS • 11
Milestone
Anniversaries
Member Renewals NEW
The Chamber thanks each of the following members for
renewing their membership in the Clear Lake Area Chamber
of Commerce.
Distinguished
INVESTORS
LEVEL
40 YEARS
15 YEARS & UNDER
Lakewood Yacht Club
Alliance Plumbing
37 YEARS
Amegy Bank of Texas Clear Lake
DISTINGUISHED
PARTNER
Watergate Yachting Center
Bay Area Media Services/ SCENE
• Basic Chamber Membership
BBVA Compass- Seabrook
35 YEARS
Beverly Smith Keller Williams Realty
• Company name scrolled on
home page of Chamber Web
site
Gulf Coast Waste Disposal
Authority
Clear Lake A.M.E. Church
Coffee Oasis
34 YEARS
Prudential Gary Greene
Cosmetic Smile Designs, P.C.
Cullen’s Upscale American Grille
Edgewater
28 YEARS
Fertility Specialists of Houston
Red Lobster
Fish Window Cleaning
Jan Garcia Jr. MD
25 YEARS
Robinette & Company Caterers
Gulf Coast Yacht Broker’s Assn.
Harborwalk Marina
Hospice Compassus
21 YEARS
Harbourview Care Center
Joe Lee’s Seafood Kitchen
Restaurant
Kirchoff Peterson Company
20 YEARS
Space Center Houston
La Brisa on the Creek
Living Magazine
LoneStar Delivery & Process
19 YEARS
Addison Promotions
The Eye Clinic of Houston
Piper’s Cove
South West International
Boat Show
Space City Parent Magazine
18 YEARS
State Senator Mike Jackson
The Tree House
Texas Gulf Coast Medical Group
Valeo Physical Therapy
Judge Holly Williamson
Zann Commercial
Brokerage, Inc.
16 YEARS
NASA Wholesale Barkyard,
NWBNL LLC
12 • HORIZONS
Big League Dreams League City
OCTOBER 2010
Have you noticed our
• Company name on
Distinguished Investor's page in
every Chamber newsletter
NEW Distinguished In-
• Company name in every
Clear Lake Flag and Horizons
publication
tinguished Partner Level
• Company name on
Distinguished Investor's page in
every Chamber event program,
placemat, Power Point and
Chamber directories
• Recognition of investment
anniversary on Weekly Window
for one month
• Enhanced Web site listing
TRUE VALUE: $3,330
INVESTMENT: $1,000
vestor Level?
The Dis-
can be easily altered to
meet your needs.
For
more details contact
Stephanie Rice, Director of Membership at
281/488-7676 or stephanie@clearlakearea.
com
Distinguished
DISTINGUISHED
INVESTORS
PROGRAM
INVESTORS
The Distinguished Investors of the
Clear Lake Area Chamber of Com-
CHAIRMAN'S COUNCIL
merce support our programs throughout the year in return for a tailored
$5,000 ANNUAL INVESTMENT
membership package of benefits
and recognition to accommodate
their business needs. Their Chamber
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participation helps us to achieve our
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mission for the Chamber which is "To
promote business growth, educational excellence and community
connections while fostering overall
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PRESIDENT'S COUNCIL
vitality and quality of life throughout
Clear Lake Bay Area Houston".
DIRECTOR'S COUNCIL
$3,000 ANNUAL INVESTMENT
$1,500 ANNUAL INVESTMENT
Cokinos, Bosien & Young
www.baygroup
magazines.com
adp.concordia.edu
JSC Federal Credit Union
www.drdacpa.com
SERVPRO of Clear Lake
Waldron & Schneider, L.L.P.
www.lynnslandscaping.com
www.null-lairson.com
www.fredechevrolet.com
CHAMBER PARTNERS
www.prosperitybanktx.com
www.pulte.com
As a member of the Clear Lake Area
Chamber
of
Commerce,
you
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Bay Area Citizen
Houston Chronicle
are also available.
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
OCTOBER 2010
HORIZONS • 13
October 2010
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Making the most of your Membership
Monday, October 4 - 4:15 p.m.
Christmas Boat Lane Parade
Committee Meeting
My Flooring America Boardroom
Chamber, 1201 NASA Parkway, Houston
Tuesday, October 5 - 8:30 a.m.
FREE Business Development Seminar
My Flooring America Boardroom
Chamber, 1201 NASA Parkway, Houston
Tuesday, October 5 - 11:30 a.m.
Legislative & Public Affairs Meeting
Mamacita's Mexican Restaurant
515 E. NASA Parkway, Webster
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED
Wednesday, October 6
Speed Networking 3:30 p.m.
Business After Hours 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
FantaSea Yacht Charters
2551 South Shore Blvd., Pier 9, League City
*Boat departs at 5:30 p.m.
Thursday, October 7 - 8:04 a.m.
Diplomats Meeting
My Flooring America Boardroom
Chamber, 1201 NASA Parkway, Houston
Thursday, October 7 - 9:30 a.m.
Ribbon Cutting:
Building Professionals of Texas L.P.
My Flooring America Boardroom
Chamber, 1201 NASA Parkway, Houston
Monday, October 11
Columbus Day
Chamber Office Closed
Tuesday, October 12 - 9:00 a.m.
Executive Officers Meeting
Robert C. Chuoke Jr. Executive Boardroom
Chamber, 1201 NASA Parkway, Houston
Tuesday, October 12 - 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Success NOW Follow Up
My Flooring America Boardroom
Chamber, 1201 NASA Parkway, Houston
Wednesday, October 13 - 12:00 p.m.
Ribbon Cutting: Wells Fargo Bank
1005 Bay Area Blvd., Houston
Thursday, October 14 - 2:30 p.m.
Epicurean Evening Committee Meeting
My Flooring America Boardroom
Chamber, 1201 NASA Parkway, Houston
Thursday, October 14 - 4:30 p.m.
Ribbon Cutting: Kemah Gardens
1019 Lewis Drive, Kemah
Friday, October 15 - 8:00 a.m.
Toastmasters Visitor's Day
My Flooring America Boardroom
Chamber, 1201 NASA Parkway, Houston
Monday, October 18 - 6:00 p.m.
Houston Safe Boating Council Meeting
My Flooring America Boardroom
Chamber, 1201 NASA Parkway, Houston
Tuesday, October 19 - 11:30 a.m.
Board of Directors Meeting
My Flooring America Boardroom
Chamber, 1201 NASA Parkway, Houston
DECEMBER 11
Christmas Boat Lane Parade
DECEMBER 16
Holiday Open House
Chamber Office
FEBRUARY 3
Epicurean Evening
Space Center Houston
NOVEMBER
Wednesday, November 3 - 4:15 p.m.
Christmas Boat Lane Parade
Committee Meeting
Opus Bistro
1002 Aspen Road, Clear Lake Shores
Wednesday, October 20 - 4:15 p.m.
Christmas Boat Lane Parade
Committee Meeting
My Flooring America Boardroom
Chamber, 1201 NASA Parkway, Houston
Wednesday, November 3 - 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Business After Hours
Opus Bistro
1002 Aspen Road, Clear Lake Shores
Wednesday, October 27 - 3:30 p.m.
RE/MAX Ballunar Liftoff Committee Meeting
My Flooring America Boardroom
Chamber, 1201 NASA Parkway, Houston
Friday, October 29 - 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
RE/MAX Ballunar Liftoff Festival
Saturday, October 30 - 7:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
RE/MAX Ballunar Liftoff Festival
Sunday, October 31 - 7:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
RE/MAX Ballunar Liftoff Festival
1201 NASA Parkway, Houston TX 77058 │ 281/488-7676 │ www.clearlakearea.com
OCTOBER 2010
OCTOBER 29-31
RE/MAX Ballunar Liftoff Festival
NASA Johnson Space Center
Wednesday, October 20 - 11:30 a.m.
General Membership Luncheon
South Shore Harbour Country Club
4300 South Shore Blvd., League City
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED
Wednesday, October 13 - 3:30 p.m.
RE/MAX Ballunar Liftoff Committee Meeting
My Flooring America Boardroom
Chamber, 1201 NASA Parkway, Houston
14 • HORIZONS
SAVE THE DATE
Thursday, November 4 - 8:04 a.m.
Diplomats Meeting
My Flooring America Boardroom
Chamber, 1201 NASA Parkway, Houston
Thursday, November 4 - 2:30 p.m.
Epicurean Evening Committee Meeting
My Flooring America Boardroom
Chamber, 1201 NASA Parkway, Houston
Tuesday, November 9 - 9:00 a.m.
Executive Officers Meeting
Robert C. Chuoke Jr. Executive Boardroom
Chamber, 1201 NASA Parkway, Houston
Tuesday, November 9 - 11:30 a.m.
Board of Directors Meeting
My Flooring America Boardroom
Chamber, 1201 NASA Parkway, Houston
Wednesday, November 10 - 11:30 a.m.
General Membership Luncheon
Hilton Houston NASA Clear Lake
3000 NASA Parkway, Houston