April 24th Business Luncheon May 2014 GMCC Newsletter

May 2014
G M C C N ew sl et t er
Inside this issue:
April 24 t h Business Luncheon
Great turnout for our April luncheon.
Member Spotlights
New Members
3
Ribbon Cuttings
3
Ambassador’s Corner
3
Did You Know?
4
Deanna Doyle, Relay for Life and Tom Mayhew, St. Matthias Catholic Church.
News Links
Program
Siva Yenneti, ITVibes, Inc., presented "4 Ways to Increase Business Exposure and Leads
Through Social Media.” The presentation provided many useful tips and information for
businesses using the Web, Facebook and Twitter.
Country Air - “HVAC Updates” The latest energy-saving technology for HVAC –
programmable thermostats, control through smart devices, and more was presented by owner,
David Arevalo and his daughter, Natalie Chumley.
Community Links
City of Magnolia
Magnolia Volunteer Fire
Department
Montgomery
Transportation Program
Non-Profit Links
Local Congregations
Siva Yenneti and David Arevalo
Historical Society
Magnolia ISD
Magnolia Rotary
Magnolia Community
Foundation
Magnolia Lions Club
SOS
Tomball VFW Post
Tomagwa
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Awards
Board of Directors 2014
Chair
Gerry Luther
Caliches, LTD
Greater Magnolia Chamber of Commerce recognized Officer Saul Soto, as Law Enforcement
Officer of the Quarter and Jose Velazquez, La Magnolia Trattoria Italiana, as Volunteer of the
Quarter. Skyley Henderson, Liberty National, sponsored Jose Velazquez, and Jose Velazquez,
La Magnolia Trattoria Italiana, sponsored Officer Saul Soto, Magnolia Police Department.
Chair-Elect
Terre Albert (Position #7)
Texas Renaissance Festival
Secretary
Susan Rovegno (Position #3)
Houston Community Newspapers
Treasurer
Erich Morris (Position # 6)
Magnolia ISD
Directors At Large
Patricia Brautigam
Farmers Insurance - Brautigam
Skyley HendersonLiberty National,
Jose VelazquezLa Magnolia
Trattoria Italiana,
Officer Saul Soto,
and Officer
Montgomery, MPD
James Addison
Community Cleaners
Brett McBride
The Rural Connection
James Gero
Tractor Supply
Gari Lynn Hessong was recognized for her hard work serving five years as the Magnolia
Barbeque Cook-off Chairman.
Melissa McConnell
Enchanted Florist
Chad Reno
Walgreens
David Arevalo
Country Air
Donna Vidaurri
WCA Waste
Tom Grayson
GFS Risk Management
Ambassadors
Melissa McConnell - Chair
Enchanted Florist
Cheryl Critton
Heritage Texas Properties
Katharine Ebel
Ebel Services
Brett McBride
The Rural Connection
Penny Sanders
Denny’s
Rachelle Adamson
Wells Fargo
Dana Frazier
Six Shooter Junction
Susan Rovegno,
Donna Vidaurri,
Melissa McConnell,
Brett McBride,
Gari Lynn Hessong,
Tom Grayson,
David Arevalo,
Terre Albert, and
Gerry Luther
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Upcoming Events:
GMCC Monthly Business
Luncheons
6/26 – San Jacinto River
Authority
Installation of 2014 Ambassadors
New Members
The Greater Magnolia Chamber of Commerce welcomes new members:
Davam Urgent Care
6022 FM 1488
Magnolia, TX 77354
Tel: (832) 488-5152
Website: http:// davam.com/
7/24 – Tom Grayson, GFS Risk
Management
Christmas in July
J & E Tax Specialist, Inc.
1010 S. Magnolia Blvd., Suite G
Magnolia, TX 77355
Tel: (281) 305-0717
E- mail: jeff@jetaxspecialist.com
Website: http://www.jetaxspecialist.com/
8/28 – Casey Paulson,
Bluejack National
On-Site Project Director
Former Blaketree Golf Course
9/25 – Membership Appreciation
(Mega Networking) at Texas
Renaissance Festival in the
Masquerade Venue
10/23 – GMCC Board of Directors
Candidate Forum
11/20 – Toni Harris, Constant
Contact
Announce GMCC Board of
Director Election Results
Ribbon Cuttings
Minuteman Press
27620 State Highway 249, Ste. #A7
Tomball, TX 77375
(281) 516-4699
tomball@minutemanpress.com
12/4 – Membership Holiday
Lunch
Swear in new GMCC Board of
Directors
AM Connections
Quarterly Breakfast
6/10/2014, 9/23/ 2014, 12/23
More Upcoming Events:
5/31 – Free Legal Advice for U.S.
Veterans
5/31 – Magnolia High School
Builldog Bash
6/10 – Ambassador Group
Meeting
6/10 – Legislative & External
Affairs Division (LEAD)
6/13 – Magnolia Summer Fest
9/6 – Annual Gala
12/13 –Christmas Parade
Ambassador’s Corner
The following 2014 Ambassadors will be installed at the 5/22 Membership Luncheon:
Melissa McConnell – Chair (Enchanted Florist)
Rachelle Adamson (Wells Fargo)
Cheryl Critton (Heritage Texas)
Katherine Ebel (Ebel Services)
Dana Frazier (Six Shooter Junction)
Brett McBride (The Rural Connection)
Penny Sanders (Denny’s)
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Did You Know?
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If the Chamber has your business logo, it can be used in numerous ways to help
advertise/promote your business. For example — luncheon presentations –
coupons – newsletters – anywhere your business is mentioned. Instead of just
listing names and companies, logos will catch the reader’s eye and draw their
attention to the text about your business.
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Create your own coupons online at our website.
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Create a Coupon
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From the GMCC website, click “Members Only.”
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Type in “Username” and “Password.”
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Click “Features,” then “Coupons.”
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Click the Green Plus Sign next to “My Coupons.”
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Fill in “Coupon Title,” “Expiration Date,” and “Coupon Body.” If
coupon should be available to members of the Chamber only, click the
drop down at “For Members Only” and select “Yes”.
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Logos can be added at the Logo/Browse section just above Submit
Coupon.
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Click Submit Coupon.
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Click “Home” at the top of the screen to return to the website home
page.
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To see the coupon, click “Coupons.”
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Click “Printable Coupon” to print the coupon.
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To close this coupon view, click the “x” on the white tab at the top of the
screen. (Hover over the x and the “Close Tab” message will appear.)
Edit a Coupon
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Go back to the “Home Page,” “Members Only,” “Features,” and
“Coupons.” Select the coupon to be edited from the list by clicking it’s
title.
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Make changes and “Submit Coupon.”
Please let the Chamber know if you have any problems or these
instructions can be improved upon.
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Be sure to check our website for coupons. There are some there now, including
one for “Members Only.”
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Members can edit their information displayed on the GMCC website.
Periodically check your member information for any errors or updates. If any
information needs correcting, go to "Members Only" on the website and make
the necessary revisions.