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 3 New Members A MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD 5 Diplomat of the Month Greetings Fellow Chamber Investors, 6 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 8 Ribbon Cuttings 9 Bring the Shuttle Home Divine, thank you for your leadership this past year. You started a number of programs 10 Young Professionals which will benefit our Chamber for years to come. One program that I am particularly 11 Business After Hours 12 Distinguished Investors take advantage of the great tools the Chamber provides for business success. Also, 14 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 OCTOBER 29 -31 th st NASA/Johnson Space Center See Pa ge 5 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 • 1 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 • HORIZONS VICE CHAIRMAN ADMINISTRATION MIKE FURIN My Flooring America GREG GRIPON Lynn's Landscaping and Water Garden Center STAFF 2 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 • 3 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: 4 • HORIZONS OCTOBER 2010 • Free, two-day admission into festival for you and your passengers • 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 • 5 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 6 • HORIZONS 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 • 7 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 1 2 3 4 5 6 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! 8 • HORIZONS 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 • 9 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 10 • HORIZONS 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 www.amocofcu.org participation helps us to achieve our www.att.com mission for the Chamber which is "To promote business growth, educational excellence and community connections while fostering overall www.lockheedmartin.com www.abwholesaler.com/ silvereagle5/home www.visitingangelshouston.com 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 www.trustmark.com 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