action report - San Angelo Chamber of Commerce

ACTION REPORT
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SAN ANGELO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
PHONE 325.655.4136
418 W. AVENUE B
FAX 325.658.1110
SAN ANGELO, TEXAS 76903
E-MAIL CHAMBER@SANANGELO.ORG
INTERNET : www.sanangelo.org
VOLUME 32
NUMBER 2
FEBRUARY 2008
Join us at the February Luncheon for an Update from
Texas Comptroller Susan Combs
Susan Combs was sworn in as
Texas Comptroller of Public
Accounts on January 1, 2007,
with an overwhelming majority of votes in November
2006. She is known for her
limitless energy and unparalleled commitment to excellence, which she has applied
throughout her career working for Texas.
Prior to being elected as State Comptroller, Combs won back-to-back elections in 1998 and 2002 to
serve as Texas Agriculture Commissioner, during which she
built a strong record of fiscal conservatism and paved the way as
the first woman elected to the office. Her initiatives and programs boosted economic development and ignited revitalization
across Texas.
Susan Combs has been a leader in tackling the state’s obesity
crisis, being recognized for her work by being inducted to the
Texas Women’s Hall of Fame for her dedication and commitment to providing healthy food for Texas schoolchildren. She
was also named, in 2004, as one of only six national heroes in
the fight against obesity.
Combs graduated from Vassar College and received her law
degree from the University of Texas School of Law. She was
born in San Antonio and has a cow-calf operation in Brewster
County on the same ranch established by her great-grandfather
over a century ago. She is married to Joe Combs and is the proud
mother of three sons.
This luncheon promises to be informative, as well as interesting. We hope you’ll join us. Call us at 655-4136 to register.
Date, Time, Location
Tuesday, February 12th - 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
at the Venue, 4611 S. Jackson
Deadline to Register
Friday, February 8th
Cost
Cost is $15 per person, payable at the door
To Make Your Reservation
Call the Chamber at 655-4136 (after hours, ext. 223)
or visit www.sanangelo.org to register online.
*Please Note*
Due to the Comptroller’s travel schedule,
this month’s luncheon format will be:
11:30 Sharp! - Comptroller Combs speaks
11:55 - 12:25 - Chamber business
12:25 - 1:00 - Enjoy lunch
February’s Sponsors Are:
Watch your mail this month for your
2008 materials
Membership Plaque
Door Sticker
Plan of Action & Annual Report
Please take a few minutes to review
the goals for 2008 to see where
you can help. Volunteers are
needed on most of the committees.
Also, please take a moment to review the verification form
that will be included in your mailing to be sure that we have
all of your contact information correctly listed. This will
help us send referrals to your business!
A Look Inside…
From the Chairman ......................................................................... 2
Business After Hours....................................................................... 2
92nd Annual Chamber of Commerce Banquet ................................ 3
Economic Development Update ...................................................... 4
Convention & Visitors Bureau ...................................................4 & 5
New Chamber Members.................................................................. 6
Member Memo Board...................................................................... 6
Substance Abuse Workshops ......................................................... 7
Board Endorses Field House Project ............................................... 7
San Angelo Grants Workshop ......................................................... 7
Keep San Angelo Beautiful Brings Home National Award................ 7
Concho Cadre Annual Awards Dinner ............................................. 8
Ribbon Cuttings.............................................................................. 8
Field House Campaign Brochure.............................................. Insert
Meals for the Elderly Mardi Gras Celebration ........................... Insert
Employer Training Luncheon.................................................... Insert
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Action Report
February 2008
From The Chairman
San Angelo
Chamber of Commerce
Board of Directors
Fred Hernandez ........Chairman of the Board
Stacie Elkins ........................Chairman-Elect
Bryan Horner ................................ Treasurer
Gary Cox ..............Immediate Past Chairman
Robert Aguilar
Amy Atkins
Patrick Crump
Lori Francks
George Randall
Jim Raymond
Joe Sanchez
Bernay Sheffield
Bobbie Foreman
Philip Glass
Tim Vasquez
Jorge Velarde
Leslie Healy
Blake Vincent
Thomas Peeples, Jr. Scott White
Ex-Officio Directors
Carrie Maier .........Leadership Alumni Assoc.
Col. Richard Ayres ...............Goodfellow AFB
17th Training Wing
Don Butts .................. San Angelo Industries
Dr. Carol Ann Bonds. ... Superintendent, SAISD
Dr. Joseph Rallo ................... President, ASU
Drew Darby .................. State Representative
J.W. Lown .................... Mayor of San Angelo
LeAnne Byrd ...........Provost, Howard College
Mike Brown............................ County Judge
Staff
Phil Neighbors ................................President
Peggy Arnold .......................... VP Operations
Pat Malloy ...........VP Economic Development
Kay Towery .... Econ. Development Specialist
Jennifer Serrato ..... Communications Coord.
Sandra Pomroy .............. Events Coordinator
Annetta Gray…………Membership Assistant
Teri Turner………………………..Receptionist
Kathy Keaton .............. Membership Director
Beverly Hanks ......... Financial Administrator
Pamela Miller ................................... VP CVB
Jenni Hutcheson ........ Sales & Servicing Dir.
Eve Keim ............. Visitor Center Coordinator
Brittney Staha.......Sales/Servicing Assistant
San Angelo Chamber of Commerce
418 W. Avenue B
San Angelo, TX 76903
Phone: 325.655.4136
Fax: 325.658.1110
Action Report (PSPS 352-530) is published
monthly by the San Angelo Chamber of
Commerce, 418 W. Avenue B, 76903.
Subscriptions are $20.00 per year. Second
Class Postage paid at San Angelo, TX 76902.
POSTMASTER send address changes to
Action Report, 418 W. Avenue B, San
Angelo, TX 76903.
Make your extra day count
What a wonderful annual banquet we had January 24! Thanks to
all of you who attended, helped underwrite, or provided words of encouragement during the event. Congratulations to all who were honored and recognized that evening, and a special thanks to overall banquet sponsor Concho Diagnostics, and entertainment sponsors AEP
Texas, Texas Bank, and Verizon Communications.
Fred Hernandez
We’re also indebted to the ASU Alumni Association for hosting a
Chairman of the
great Business After Hours January 29 at their fabulous LeGrand
Alumni & Visitors Center. No question: we have begun 2008 in style.
Throughout 2008, we will continue our theme of Celebrating our Concho Valley Partnerships while we work to create a positive economic impact for you, your employees, and coworkers. If you would like to become more involved in any aspect of our activities, simply
contact any board or staff member.
I hope to see you at one or more of the following activities this month:
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Come to the Chamber’s February 12 Luncheon where our featured speaker will be
State Comptroller Susan Combs. The event will take place at the Venue, 4611 S.
Jackson, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. We’ll also hear a “Mission Impossible” 3minute report from Brady and Eden. Make your reservation by calling the Chamber, 655-4136, or by emailing akg@sanangelo.org.
Attend the 4 p.m. February 18 meeting of the Diversity Committee, and participate
in Chamber efforts to do more in reaching out to women-owned and minorityowned businesses.
Bring your business cards and make a new contact at Business After Hours on
Tuesday, February 26, at The Bank & Trust, 1460 Knickerbocker Road, between 5
and 6:30 p.m.
Take part in a free employer luncheon on either Feb. 20 or 21 learning about how to
approach substance abuse issues in the workplace. Taking place from 11:30 a.m. to
1 p.m. at Workforce Solutions, 202 Henry O. Flipper, reservations are mandatory
as seating is limited, so fax the registration in this newsletter, or call 653-2321 today.
Brainstorm an opportunity, or seek options on some aspect of your business or
business plan, by arranging an appointment at the Chamber office on February 11
or 25 with an SBDC advisor.
February may be our shortest month of the year, but there’s an extra day this leap year, so
make the most of it, and have a great month!
Fred Hernandez
Chairman of the Board
Business After Hours
Great Networking
Food, Drink & Door Prizes
Tuesday, February 26th
5:00-6:30 p.m.
Location:
The Bank & Trust
1460 Knickerbocker Rd.
Sponsored by
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FEBRUARY 2008
Outstanding Volunteers Honored at Annual Banquet
“Spectacular” well describes the Chamber’s 92nd Annual Banquet as members were treated to a
Audiovisual show, great food, and an array of award recipients, including 2007 volunteers and the Citizen
of the Year. About 500 Chamber members were in attendance to express appreciation to outgoing
Chairman Gary Cox and to welcome incoming Chairman Fred Hernandez.
Thanks to our Banquet Sponsor...
...and thanks to our entertainment sponsors:
2007 Citizen of the Year - Brian May and Family
2008 Chairman of the Board, Fred Hernandez (L),
expresses his appreciation and gratitude to 2007
Chairman, Gary Cox (R), for his dedication and
commitment to our community.
Congratulations to all
award winners!
Awardees (l to r): (back row) Special Recognition Award - Bishop Michael
Pfeifer; Innovation Award - West Texas Training Center - Bill Cullins;
Outstanding Director Award - John West; Special Recognition Award Dick Robertson; (front row) Innovation Award - Howard College, San
Angelo - LeAnne Byrd; Chairman’s Award - State Representative Drew
Darby; Spirit of San Angelo Award - Phil George; 2008 Chairman Fred
Hernandez; 2007 Citizen of the Year - Brian May; 2007 Past-Chairman
Gary Cox; Innovation Award - San Angelo Independent School District Carol Ann Bonds
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February 2008
Action Report
From the Economic
Development Division
Economic Trends Look Promising
Building Permits:
Building permits issued in 2006 reflected a record year for housing and commercial construction. Total building permits were
$135,000,000 – 39% over 2005. Single-family home permits for 369 units exceeded 2005 permits by 37%. What similar trends were found
in 2007? As you might imagine, the influx of new, large retail stores has slowed from previous years, and it’s difficult to match a record
home building year like 2006. However, 356 home permits were issued in 2007, the second highest level in the past 20 years. Total building
permits (including commercial/retail) were a respectable $96,000,000 in 2007.
Labor Force:
San Angelo’s total civilian labor force (residents in age range of 16-65) has changed little since 1990 – a modest increase of 13% from 1990
to 2005. The wage and salary workforce is a calculation of those that are actually employed for wages and salaries. The growth in that sector
has also been slow – 9% growth over the last 11 years. These figures account for the relatively low unemployment that we enjoy in San Angelo. From November of 2006 to November of 2007, the unemployment rate decreased from 3.9% to 3.5%; rates significantly lower than the
state or national averages.
Retail Sales:
The most recent retail sales figures from the State Comptroller’s Office issued for the month of November 2007 show a strong 9.96% increase
over November of 2006. During that month, San Angelo led other West Central Texas communities in retail sales growth for that time period: Abilene (.13%), Midland (6.77%), Odessa (7.4%), and Lubbock (-1.79%). December retail sales figures will be available in approximately one month. Another very encouraging trend has been the increase in the hotel/motel tax returned to the City for tourism promotion,
upkeep of public facilities and the promotion of the arts. Lodging tax receipts were up 15.3% from December of 2006 to December of 2007.
This increase was on top of a 42% increase during 2006. Higher occupancy rates and newer facilities account for this growth.
Growth Sectors:
From November of 2006 to November of 2007, the economic sectors showing the most growth in employment included – Professional/
Business Services (5.1%), Trade/ Transportation/Utilities (3.7%), and Mining & Construction (3%). Manufacturing, Financial Services, and
Information showed no growth over the past year. Public employment decreased 2.2%.
Future Growth Sectors:
Here at the Chamber of Commerce, we are receiving more and more inquiries from companies involved in the energy industry: oil/gas, wind
energy, and other alternate energy production. There will be jobs added in the growth of home office companies like Multi-Chem Group and
MyMail.com. Expect jobs to continue to be available through Verizon’s LiveSource Center, DCS/Performant, and SITEL. Account Control
Technology recently announced that they were expanding and adding 150 new jobs over the next 18 months. The abundance of rain in 2007
will result in strong retail sales from the agricultural industry, and the health care industry continues to look for additional employees. Unless
we have a large economic disruption like we had in 1997 (three manufacturing facilities closed), 2008 should be another good year.
From the Convention
& Visitors Bureau
From the Mailbag...
Everyone we dealt with
did a great job
representing San
Angelo and welcoming
us. The red carpet was
out.
We had a great time in San
Angelo. We were wellreceived everywhere we
went. Our only regret is
that we missed the Fort
Concho experience.
I think San Angelo is a well kept
secret about good places to go in
Texas. It is a well kept town with
all the walking trails and little
flower gardens everywhere you
look. All the people we met there
were very friendly and seemed
glad to see you.
From Ron & Nita
Toensing, Sioux Falls,
South Dakota
From Danny & Angie
Donegan
Dickson, Tennessee
From Jerry & Vicki Flynn
Chillicothe, Texas
February 2008
On the Road Again…
Convention & Visitors Bureau’s Feb. 2008 Events
The new year has started, and the CVB is on the
road once again doing sales blitzes, travel
shows, legislative visits and trade shows. San
Angelo will be represented at Southwest Showcase, Austin Sales
Blitz, Unity Dinner and the American Bus Association.
76th Annual Stock Show & Rodeo
The time is here for the 76th annual San Angelo Rodeo. In the
past, the rodeo has brought in thousands of people from out of
town, and this year is expected
to grow even more, with an expected 40,000 spectators overall. The rodeo will, once again,
offer competitors a chance to
gain valuable points and money
as part of the 12-city Wrangler
Pro-Rodeo Tour. Boyd Polhamus of Brenham, Texas will be
returning this year as the announcer for all nine performances.
Rodeo dates are February 21-24 and 27-March 1 at the San Angelo Coliseum. For all ticket inquiries, please call 653-5622.
Republic of Texas Independence Day Celebration
The Republic of Texas Independence Day Celebration will be
held on February 29 through March 2 at El Paseo de Santa Angela Pavilions & Grounds, Fort Concho, Historic Concho Avenue & downtown San Angelo. The event includes three full
days of fun, food, and games plus the Republic of Texas Army
Re-enactors, the Texas Rangers traveling museum, a motorcycle
& car show and a Chili & BBQ cook-off. For details on any of
the events, contact John Luce at 653-6519.
Volunteer of the Month - Tim Hall
Tim has been working in the
Visitor Center since 2004.
Tim works Thursdays from
9:00 a.m. to 1:00 pm. He always has a smile on his face,
a song in his heart, and makes
every visitor who walks in
feel welcomed. Tim also
comes in several times a week
and picks up all of the Chamber’s recyclables. Thank you
for your hard work, Tim!
San Angelo welcomes the following conventions,
Date
Event
8
Shows
AQHA Horse
300
San Angelo Rodeo
11-17
SLACK
700
18-19
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Action Report
Texas American Legion
1-29 .............New Exhibits at the Museum of Fine Arts
2 ....................San Angelo Symphony
2 ....................Gun & Knife Show
2 ....................Cowboy Fiesta
2 ....................NAACP Freedom Fund Banquet
5 ....................The 8th annual Mardi Gras Celebration
7 ....................National Prayer Breakfast
7 ....................Go Red for Women
8-9 ................The Concho Chocolate Festival
8-10 .............AQHA Horse Show
8-29 .............Angelo Civic Theatre presents – I Love You, You’re
Perfect, Now Change
11 .................Open Barrel Race
12 .................Barrel Racing - Slack
14-16 ...........Angelo Civic Theatre presents – Honk! Junior
14 .................Champagne & Diamonds
15 .................Collectors Society Speaker Series
15 .................Steer Roping – slack
16-17 ...........Tie Down Roping – Slack
17 .................San Angelo Chamber Music Series – David Burgess
21- 3/4 .......San Angelo Stock Show & Rodeo
21 .................“Off the Wall & in Your Glass” Art & Wine Reception
22 .................Four-Five & Fun Fridays
23 .................Rodeo Parade
24 .................Buffalo Soldier Heritage Day
29 .................San Angelo Symphony
“For Chocolate Lovers Only”
The San Angelo Symphony continues their “Savor the Flavors” programs in February with “For Chocolate Lovers Only” on Saturday, February 9th at 7:00 p.m. The event will be held at the River Terrace Restaurant, and will include complimentary wine, food, and entertainment by
San Angelo’s own Funky Monkey. Contact the Symphony office at
658-5877 for pricing or more information on this exclusive evening for
the serious chocolate connoisseur .
2008 Firefighter Combat Challenge
For the first time, the Junior League’s 2008 Fiesta On The Concho will be
home to the Concho Valley Firefighter Combat Challenge. The Challenge
seeks to encourage firefighter fitness and demonstrate the profession's
rigors to the public. The Firefighter's Combat Challenge is an intense,
spirited competition in
which firefighters, wearing full turnout gear, race
against the clock and
each other on an obstacle
course that is dominated
by a five-story tower.
The Challenge is a snapshot of the tasks firefighters from across the
United States and Canada
perform at the scene of a
fire. Successful competitors at the Concho Valley Challenge will go on to
compete in the national Challenge, with the possibility of competing in
the worldwide competition. For more information on the competition,
visit the On-Target website www.firefighterchallenge.com. If you or your
company would like to be a sponsor or for more information on the 2008
Firefighter Combat Challenge, please call Jenni Hutcheson at 325-6554136 or Joe Zapala at 325-234-1450.
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FEBRUARY 2008
ACTION REPORT
ASU Small Business
Development Center
Welcome New Chamber Members!
Angelo Events & Tents
WEDDING RENTALS &
CONSULTING
Laura Wall
5416 Fruitland Farm Rd.
San Angelo, TX 76903
(325) 812-4163
Attitudes
CLOTHING AND
ACCESSORIES
Teresa Reynolds
2030 W. Harris
San Angelo, TX 76901
(325) 617-2074
Candles Handmade by
J.F.
CANDLES HANDMADE
Judy Fowler
4106 Sherwood Way,
Suite 4
San Angelo, TX 76901
(325) 949-6200
Cardiology Associates of
West Texas
CARDIOVASCULAR
DOCTORS
Susan Solomon
3180 Executive Dr, Ste
102
San Angelo, TX 76904
(325) 944-1240
Clip R Cuts
BARBER SHOP
Norma Gonzales
1905 Ben Ficklin Rd.
Apt A
San Angelo, TX 76904
(325) 227-9533
Farmers Insurance
Group
INSURANCE
Eric Crawford
125 S. Washington
San Angelo, TX 76901
(325) 486-9700
Half-Circle Six Ranches
RANCH- GOURMET
MEATS
Philip Glass
P.O. Box 218
Water Valley, TX 76958
(325) 465-4267
JL Mercer Boot Co.
BOOTS ( CUSTOM AND
HANDMADE)
Lindsay Cranek
224 S. Chadbourne
San Angelo, TX 76903
(325) 658-7634
Just Between Friends
San Angelo
BI-ANNUAL
CHILDREN'S
CONSIGNMENT SALES
EVENT
Amber Lancaster
1016 Cricket Lane
San Angelo, TX 76905
(325) 227-3982
Magically Yours
MAGICIAN
Gary Kelton
101 Maryland
San Angelo, TX 76905
(325) 450-1289
Miraculous Designs
WEBSITE DESIGN &
HOSTING
Denise Jones
P.O. Box 3231
San Angelo, TX 76902
(866) 526-8951
NU Dimensions
CAR DETAILING
Shannon Fay
815 S. Koenigheim
San Angelo, TX 76903
(325) 659-4000
Nuttin' But Wingz
RESTAURANTS
David Diggs
1827 W. Avenue N
San Angelo, TX 76904
(325) 947-8888
The Peasant Village
Restaurant
RESTAURANTS
Jason Helfer
23 S. Park St.
San Angelo, TX 76901
(325) 655-4811
Perfume Palace, LLC
PERFUMES AND GIFT
SHOP
Armandira Silva
4549 Sherwood Way
San Angelo, TX 76901
(325) 949-7500
Pro Snips
HAIR SALON
Tracie Page
4521 Sherwood Way
San Angelo, TX 76901
(325) 942-1020
Reflections Hair Design
HAIR SALON
Judy Carmichael
4339 Southwest Blvd.
San Angelo, TX 76904
(325) 949-0452
River Valley Coffee &
Cafe
RESTAURANTS
Shanna McLain
20 W. Beauregard
San Angelo, TX 76903
(325) 653-5123
Send Out Cards
GIFT & GREETING
CARD SERVICE
Christi Engle
1213 James Lane
San Angelo, TX 76905
(325) 617-2181
SK Engineering
CONSULTING (Civil
Engineer)
Stormy Kimrey
1122 S. Bryant Blvd.
San Angelo, TX 76903
(325) 658-3275
St. Luke United
Methodist Church
CHURCHES
Beverly Burk
2781 W. Avenue N
San Angelo, TX 76904
(325) 949-1545
Stone-Settle
Advertising
ADVERTISING
Chris Stone, President
P.O. Box 60187
San Angelo, TX 76906
(325) 949-1477
The Deadhorse
NIGHT CLUBS
Lanie Rogers
210 S. Chadbourne
San Angelo, TX 76903
(325) 763-8335
The Small Business Development Center is located on the ASU
Campus. Classes are in Rassman Bldg. Conference Room 100
and are free unless otherwise specified.
To register, call 942-2098 or e-mail sbdc@angelo.edu
(Advance registration requested)
Essentials of Starting
a New Business
February 5, 6:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Business Plan: Your Roadmap to
Success
February 7, 6:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Bookkeeping Basics
February 12, 6:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Cost: $10
Building a Website Like a Pro
February 19, 4:00 - 6:30 p.m.
MCS Building Lab Room 111B
Cost: $25
How to Patent Your “Big Idea”
February 21, 6:00 - 8:30 p.m.
MCS Building Room 108
Cost: $10
The Role of the Supervisor
February 25, 6:00 - 9:15 p.m.
MCS Building Room 114
Cost: $25
Hiring, Managing &
Maintaining Healthy
Employees
February 28, 9:00 a.m. - Noon
ASU University Center Theater
A free service for Chamber members.
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Members of the San Angelo Coalition of Police would
like to thank those whose donations and support of the 2007 Operation Blue Santa made it a great success!
Wal-Mart
Watt & Stewart Trucking
Ashley’s Furniture
Dr. Scott Brown
Texas State Bank
Reece Albert, Inc.
Pfluger Ranch Co.
Jim Nolan State Farm
West Office Supply
Jeann Bates
Angelo Healthcare Services
First National Bank
Tommie Weatherby
Crazy Goat Bartenders
Bill Neil Specialty Advertising
United Blood Services
County, Inc.
Buskers Body Shop
AAA Real Estate Investments
Josh Slone
Debbie Harris
Jerry Ware
James Waters
Nita Bedoya
Juih LeMaire
San Angelo Tractor Supply
Elizabeth Ann Masterson
Marvin & Wanda Shurley
Military Firefighters Heritage Foundation
3D Plumbing
Riverside Hills Golf
Course
Beautiful People
Dunbar Motel
Check Star
Bonnie Blue Tattoos
Maxine Bunyard
San Angelo Banking Center
San Angelo Transfer Co.
Company Printing
ACES Motorcycles
Gus Alexander D.D.S.
Painting & Decorating
Magic Farms
Anthony Dobbratz
Becky Ramirez
Holly Vaughn
Gloria Sissom
Norma Cornejo
Gwen Lancaster
February 2008
Action Report
Substance Abuse Legal Issues Highlight
February
Workshops
As the newsletter was
being finished,
a few slots remained open
to employers who want more information on legal issues surrounding substance abuse in the workplace for Part II – Legal
Issues scheduled from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wed., Feb. 20 or
Thurs., Feb 21.
Workforce Solutions of the Concho Valley is sponsoring this
second in a series of free luncheons discussing practical solutions
for employers dealing with employees who are experiencing alcohol or drug-related issues at work. Co-sponsors are the San
Angelo Chamber and Concho Valley CARES. The luncheons are
scheduled at Workforce Solutions, 202 Henry O. Flipper. Chamber members interested in attending are encouraged to sign up
immediately by faxing the registration form included in this
newsletter to 655-4649.
Specific issues that will be addressed in each session include
how to establish random drug testing in the workplace; how to
approach employees who may be having substance abuse issues;
how to establish employee assistance programs, and effective
practices being used by employers to address alcohol or drug use
issues impacting employees in the workplace. Questions and answers will follow each presentation. For more information or to
register, contact Phil Neighbors at 655-4136, or by email at
phil@sanangelo.org.
Keep San Angelo Beautiful
Brings Home National Award
One of the Chamber's partners in the production of last year's
Dragboat races was Keep San Angelo Beautiful. Attendees at
the races were able to enjoy the show in clean, litter-free surroundings, thanks to the volunteer efforts of KSAB. We certainly appreciated their work, and now they have been recognized by their national organization for this and many other
projects designed to keep San Angelo beautiful and educate
the public about waste reduction, litter prevention and recycling.
Keep San Angelo Beautiful received the Great American
Cleanup National Award from the Keep America Beautiful
organization. This award, one of only 19 awarded to Texas
organizations, was presented during the Keep America Beautiful National Conference in Washington, D.C. KSAB also
received one of only five SAM'S Club gift cards awarded for
outstanding event coverage given to sponsors.
KSAB Chairman Tom Nurre, Sr. said the announcement of
this award was timely, as KSAB and the City of San Angelo
are currently preparing for the 2008 Great American Cleanup,
"Shine Up San Angelo" event this spring.
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Board Endorses Field House Project
At January’s meeting of the Chamber of Commerce
Board of Directors, members heard a presentation
from Stormy Kimrey regarding the status of the
Field House project for San Angelo Stadium. Kimrey represented a group of citizens who are spearheading a campaign to raise $3 Million to build a
new Field House to replace the existing 40+-yearold structure. Recognizing that a suitable Field
House is an important component for the Chamber’s marketing effort to lure sporting events and
playoff games to San Angelo, the Chamber Board
voted to pledge $5,000 towards the campaign and
to make information available to our members. If
you can make a financial donation of any size to
assist with this effort, please contact Stormy Kimrey at 655-1288 or Billy Hollis at 277-4828. For
more information, please see the campaign brochure inserted in this newsletter.
San Angelo Grants Workshop
San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts
February 12, 2008 at 4:00 p.m.
Free & Open to the Public
With Presentations by:
Dr. Eric Leper, Humanities Texas
Director of Grants & Education
And
Dr. Kathryne Tovo, Humanities Texas Director of
Programs & Communications
Hosted by the San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts
and the San Angelo Area Foundation, this workshop
will provide information regarding the many resources that Humanities Texas makes available to
cultural and educational organizations throughout the
state. Complete information about Humanities Texas’
programs is available at www.humanitiestexas.org.
Chamber of Commerce
February Calendar
Feb. 7
Feb. 7
Feb. 11
Feb. 11
Feb. 11
Feb. 14
Feb. 20
Feb. 25
Feb. 26
Feb. 26
Chamber Board Mtg. 8:00 a.m.
P-16+ Education Partnership 3:30 p.m.
Business Advising at the Chamber Office
Concho Cadre
Hunter’s Forum 3:00 p.m.
Leadership San Angelo - Education
Economic Development Council 3:30
Business Advising at the Chamber Office
CVB Board Mtg. 3:30
Business After Hours
Ribbon
Cuttings
Clip R Cuts
1905 Ben Ficklin Rd. 227-9533
Owner: Norma Gonzales
Reflections Hair Salon
439 Southwest Blvd. 949-0452
Owner: Judy Carmichael
Pro Snips Family Hair Salons
4521 Sherwood Way 942-1020
Owner: Lorri Brunson
Concho Cadre Honored at Annual Awards Dinner
Left: Chamber President Phil Neighbors presents the
Platinum Award to Ron Uppstrom. Right: Outgoing
Concho Cadre President George Draper, Jr. passes
the gavel to Leon Langley, incoming President.
The Chamber held its annual appreciation/awards dinner for the Concho Cadre on the evening of Jan. 14th at Zentner’s
Daughter restaurant.
Honorees included outgoing President George Draper, Jr., who passed the gavel to incoming President Leon Langley. A platinum award of appreciation was presented to Ron Uppstrom as the Cadre member who attended the most activities in 2007.
Uppstrom attended 101 functions last year.
The Cadre selected the gold, silver and bronze award winners by secret ballot in December. They are: Gold-Julie Seay, Silver-Linda Warren, and Bronze-Ona Haynie. Two new honorary members of the Cadre were also recognized, Margaret Goode
and Billie Dunn.
Also present at the dinner were 2007 Chamber Chairman of the Board, Gary Cox and his wife, Linda. A special thanks to
Sam’s Club for donating the cake, Zentner’s Daughter and to all who donated items to be given as door prizes.
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You can help make this new stadium a possibil
ity. Donations toward this project can include the
following naming rights:
Naming of the Field House: $1,000,000
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Donations to this project being managed as a
special project under the aegis of the San
Angelo Area Foundation. Your donations are
tax deductible.
Coaches Offices $50,000
Funds will be held by the San Angelo Area
Foundation until at least $2,000,000 has been
raised. All funds will go toward the construc
lion of the new field house.
Training Room $50, 000
For more information contact:
Dressing Rooms 5 $200,000
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Vice-Chairman, 8114' Holiis 277-4828
Meeting Room $25,000
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Corporate Sponsors $25,000
Pat Adams, 949-7467
Maniin Boyd, 234-7421
Ron Giddiens, 551-7127
Alan Gllbeit, 374-2404
Buddy Peel, 234-9330
John Phillips, 650-6313
Jerry Vandergriff, 656-5778
San Angelo
Make your donation payable to:
Central Bobcats
San Angelo Area Foundation
Gold Corporate Sponsors $50,000
Field House Fund
Individuals may also give at a lower level by
2201 Sherwood Way, Suite 205
purchasing brick payers to be used in front of
San Angelo, Texas 76901
the field house.
325 947-7071
Large payers $1,000
always consult with your tax advisor before
making any charitable donations
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It’s Mardi Gras Time!
To benefit:
Meals For The Elderly
Tuesday, February 5, 2008
5:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
San Angelo Coliseum
Tickets Sold At:
SugarBaker’s
Affordable Self Storage
Heritage Haus Clocks & Fans
Tickets:
Children:
12 & Under
Texas Hold’em winner receives a trip to Las Vegas!
Join us for our seventh annual Mardi Gras Celebration! Spend
a fun-filled evening enjoying great food and fun, camaraderie,
spectacular raffles, an awesome silent auction, music and
many action-packed activities.
For more information call: 655-9200
Make Your Plans Now.....To Attend Mardi Gras 2008!
$25 In Advance
$30 At the Door
$8 In Advance
$10 At the Door
Our Fat Tuesday Mardi Gras is the kick off event for our
March For Meals campaign. March For Meals is a national
effort to raise awareness for senior hunger, “so no senior
goes hungry.” Help us to make this year the best one yet!
Did You Know?
•
Meals For The Elderly is a Texas non-profit, charitable organization that receives no
government or United Way funding.
•
MFTE serves a HOT lunch to more than 560 clients; approximately 197 of these are
diabetic recipients, at a cost of $2.86 per meal.
•
Meals For The Elderly has been deemed a Certified Nutrition Site by the National Meals
On Wheels Association and has exceeded the national nutrition standards.
•
More than 2,000,000 meals have been delivered to the homebound elderly by volunteers.
171,763 meals were delivered in 2007 alone.
•
We currently deliver meals on 32 routes to Water Valley, Carlsbad, Grape Creek,
Christoval and Wall.
•
2,100 volunteers offer their time to ensure the daily delivery of meals. Delivering
Smiles...One meal at a time.
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$15 provides one recipient with meals for a week.
Wanted: Sponsors for Mardi Gras!
Meals For The Elderly asks you to kindly consider sponsoring our
upcoming Mardi Gras event. As a sponsor, you not only receive great
publicity as a contributor, but also the satisfaction that your business
is helping to benefit the local community.
If interested in becoming a sponsor, please call our office at 655-9200.
Make Your Plans Now.....To Attend Mardi Gras 2008!
Meals For The Elderly 310 E. Houston Harte San Angelo, TX 76903 Phone: (325) 655-9200
Concho Valley C.A.R.E.S. & San Angelo Chamber of Commerce
Cordially invite you to attend an Employer Training Luncheon on
February 20th or 21st, 2008 from 11:30-1:30
Workforce Solutions, 202 Henry O. Flipper,
San Angelo, TX
Workplace Issues….Substance Abuse
Part II - Legal Questions Answered
Who can answer my questions about substance abuse in the
workplace?
How should I legally approach the issue of substance abuse once
it has been identified?
Is it legal to randomly test my employees for drugs & alcohol?
What are examples of effective methods to reduce substance
abuse in the workplace?
Presenter: Kendra Duckworth
Job Accommodation Network
“REGISTER NOW! LIMITED SEATING”
Please RSVP by February 15, 2008 by sending the following information via
fax: 325-655-4649 or e-mail to marcie.perlman@twc.state.tx.us
Phone number: 325-653-2321 x 1247
For more information contact:
Eric @ 224-3481 or Phil @ 655-4136
Business Name: ____________________________________________________________
Contact Person: ____________________________________________________________
Phone: _______________________________ Fax: _______________________________
Email: ____________________________________________________________________
Name of Attendee(s):(Limited to 2 per Business) ___________________________________
Please check the session to be attended: Feb. 20 ______ Feb. 21 _______
Complimentary lunch will be served from 11:30-12:00
Workforce Solutions of the Concho Valley is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Program. Auxiliary aids and
services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. TDD (800) 735-2989.
Funding provided through the Concho Valley Workforce Development Board.