FROM THE... - Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce

JUNE 2010
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New Members
CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD
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Bowling Tournament
Greetings Fellow Chamber Investors,
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23rd Annual Business EXPO
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Business Development
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Ribbon Cuttings
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General Membership Luncheon
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Young Professionals
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Business After Hours
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Distinguished Investors
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Calendar of Events
I hope everyone has a safe and enjoyable Memorial
Day Weekend. The “dog days of Summer” are upon
us, but remember, “it’s not hot, it’s just the humidity”!
This last month Bay Area Houston Economic
Partnership, our Chamber, many business owners and
citizens were fighting for you and me. The annual trip
of Citizens for Space Exploration was held and our
own President, Cindy Harreld represented the Clear
Lake Area Chamber of Commerce. The Chamber
also sponsored a college student to participate in this
annual trip, which is who the congress members enjoy
MICHAEL DIVINE
visiting the most. This year, more so than others, in the
Visiting Angels,
recent history was extremely important concerning the Living Assistance Services
current status of Human Space Exploration. Over 350
representative and senate offices were visited by this mass ascension on Washington,
with participation from all over the U.S., and not just NASA states. If you know someone
who joined this trip, pass along a very big “Thank You”! If you have not yet visited
goboldly.org, please do so immediately to send your U.S. Senators and Representatives
a letter supporting NASA.
The Chamber’s 23rd Annual Business Expo with a theme of “Boost Your Business”was
a great success. Thanks to our Silver Sponsors, Berkeley Eye Center, FantaSea Yacht
Charters, and CHRISTUS St. John Hospital; along with the Bay Area Citizen, media
sponsor and JSC Federal Credit Union for sponsoring the $500 Grand Prize Drawing. A
special “Thanks” to the Expo Chair Kay Simpson of Hearst Media Services. This event is
always well supported and attended by our chamber members and the community,
this year proved to the be the same. We had quite a few new businesses participate
this year, and a wonderful lunch was provided by 888 Bistro.
Next up, is our annual “No Experience Necessary” Bowling Tournament on June 2nd.
This sold out event is one of the most popular for the Chamber. You can still advertise
your business on one of the 40 lanes available or donate a door prize or refreshment.
Even if you didn’t put a team together come on out to network and socialize. Nonbowlers are welcome to attend for nominal fee.
Hope to see you around the Chamber and the community this summer!
ALL LANES SOLD OUT!
JUNE 2rd - 6:00 p.m.
HOSTED BY
PRESENTED BY
Sincerely,
Lane Sponsorships
- Only $75 -
Michael Divine
Visiting Angels, Living Assistance Services
JUNE 2010
HORIZONS •
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2009 - 2010 EXECUTIVE OFFICERS
MICHAEL DIVINE
Chairman of the Board
Visiting Angels, Living Assistance Services
JOAN MCKINNEY
Vice Chairman Administration
Norman Frede Chevrolet
JIM SWEENEY
Vice Chairman Finance
Minuteman Press Bay Area
MIKE FURIN
Vice Chairman Membership
My Flooring America
CINDY HARRELD
JOE MAYER
Vice Chairman Research
Lockheed Martin
CATHY TURNER
Past Chairman of the Board
Houston Chronicle
2010 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
RICHARD ALLEN
Space Center Houston
RANDY ASHBY
Waldron & Schneider, L.L.P.
WALTER BARTEL
CenterPoint Energy
ASHLEY CARNER
AMOCO Federal Credit Union
NOI DAWSON, E.A.
Dawson Tax & Financial Services
CHUCK EMERSON
Chuck Emerson Agency
BETSEY ENNIS
Bay Area Media Services/SCENE
MICHAEL GIANGROSSO
Comfort Suites Seabrook
LIBBY JONES
Prudential Gary Greene
JAMIESON MACKAY
Gulf Coast Educators Federal Credit Union
KIM MCLEAN
McLean Environmental Services
DR. TOM MUECKE
Berkeley Eye Center Bay Area
MIKE MULLER
ARI Construction
LISA NORMAN
Cokinos, Bosien & Young
ROSS NORMAN III
Pulte Homes
PATRICK PETTIT
Bay Oaks Country Club
RONDA SANFILIPO
Trustmark National Bank
PRISCILLA SCHNEIDER
5 to 50 Networks
BILL QUINN
Texas Chiropractic College
EX-OFFICIO DIRECTORS
RICHARD FILIP
Ballunar Liftoff Festival, Inc.
PAM SUMMERS
Bay Area Houston Convention & Visitors Bureau
BOB MITCHELL
Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership
COLETTA CASTLESCHOULDT
Bay Area Transportation Partnership
GREG SMITH
Clear Creek Independent School District
NATALIE O’NEILL
Clear Lake Area Council of Cities
WILLIAM STAPLES
University of Houston-Clear Lake
EX-OFFICIO MEMBER
PEGGY WOOTEN
NASA/Johnson Space Center
GENERAL COUNSEL
DICK GREGG, JR.
Gregg & Gregg, P.C.
STAFF
CINDY HARRELD, IOM, President & CEO
SUNYA FITZ, Director of Finance
FAITH NORRIS, Front Office Manager
FEBE PRADO, Director of Communications
STEPHANIE RICE, Director of Membership
SHARI SWEENEY, Director of Marketing
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JUNE 2010
A
s you know the NASA/Johnson Space
Center has a huge economic impact
in our community. Now more than ever
we are feeling the threat of what could happen to our local economy if the President’s proposed 2011 budget is approved by Congress.
For the past 19 years, the Citizens for Space
Exploration group has traveled to Washington
D.C. annually with the mission to urge Congressional support for a robust, NASA-lead human
space exploration program which is vital to our
nation’s economy, security and global leadership. Citizens for Space Exploration is locally
managed by our Bay Area Houston Economic
Partnership (BAHEP) and Chaired by Joe Mayer, senior manager of Business Development
for Lockheed Martin. Joe is also our Chamber’s
Vice Chairman of Research and our Chamber
2012 Committee Chair. The Citizens for Space
Exploration program has grown to be the nation's largest trip of its kind contacting the most
number of Congressional offices. This proNASA, pro-space exploration grassroots annual trip to Washington D.C. is comprised of a
diverse group of small and large business representatives, students and teachers, and county/
municipal officials and employees who support America's investment in NASA and human
space exploration.
Congratulations to everyone involved in this
year’s very successful trip with nearly 150
travelers from 26 states making a record
355 Congressional office visits. Also taking
part in the annual trip are over 25 undergraduate and graduate students, from
colleges and universities across the
country studying science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) and seeking a future career in aerospace. For the
first time our Chamber’s Board of
Directors voted to sponsor one of
those university students travelling with the group. Our student
was Bruce Davis currently pursuing a PhD at the University of Colorado in Aerospace Engineering.
Bruce was fortunate to be invited
to attend the Presidential Space
Summit on this past April 15th at the Kennedy
Space Center. He is truly an impressive young
man and I hope he will have a bright future in
our country’s space program. He was an asset
on the trip and it was a pleasure to be able to
sponsor him.
If you want to learn more about the Citizens
for Space Exploration organization and what
they have accomplished over the year’s during the annual trip, visit: http://www.citizensforspaceexploration.org/dctrip.htm. I hope
you will consider joining us on the 20th Annual
Citizens for Space Exploration trip it’s a good
investment in the future of our community, our
state and our nation.
I hope you all have a great June, Happy
Father’s Day to all our amazing Dads and we
hope to see you at one of our Chamber functions this month. Remember this is YOUR organization, YOU make it happen and “We’re all
about YOU."
Warm Regards,
Cindy Harreld
Chamber President & CEO
W E L C O ME. WELCOME. WELCOME. WELC O M E .
NEW
CHAMBER
MEMBERS
Please welcome the newest members of the
Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce.
Show your support by patronizing their
business at any opportunity. *Denotes
membership sponsor
Business Directories
of Texas, LLC
Clear Lake
Christian School
Falcon Pass
Vision Center
Liz Kostopoulos
18333 Egret Bay Blvd.,
Suite 270
Houston, TX 77058
(218)332-5800
www.businessdirectories
oftexas.com
Advertising/Marketing
*Staff
Robert Smith
14325 Crescent Landing
Dr. Houston, TX 77062
(281)488-4883
www.clcseagles.com
Schools
*Staff: Shari Sweeney
Lisa Maxwell-Malik
2409 Falcon Pass Drive,
Suite 180
Houston, TX 77062
(281)461-3937
Optometrists/Optical
*Lois Curtis
Jim Treadway
Real Estate
LMA General
Remodeling
Opus Bistro
like to see a mentoring program
Jim Treadway
2033 Lake Landing
League City, TX 77573
(713)855-9197
Real Estate
*Staff: Stephanie Rice
Mercedes Aguilar
3300 Pebblebrook Drive, #109
Seabrook, TX 77586
(832)864-2314
www.lmaremodeling.com
Construction/General Contractors
Remodeling/Repairs
*Jean Foty,
ServPro of Clear Lake
Charlie Felts
1002 Aspen Road
Clear Lake Shores, TX 77565
(281)334-5225
www.opusbistro.net
Restaurants & Clubs
*Staff: Stephanie Rice
new members. We are planning
Redwood Building
& Remodeling
Shelf Genie of
Greater Houston
Tristar Document
Shredding
ing session or be a part of the
Kim Mealer-Brieden
2437 Bay Area Blvd.,
Suite 395
Houston, TX 77058
(281)636-6286
www.redwoodbr.com
*Staff: Stephanie Rice
Rick Piacenti
526 Kingwood Drive,
Suite 344
Kingwood, TX 77339
(713)898-4844
www.shelfgenie.com
*Staff: Stephanie Rice
Bruce Bowers
1015 CR 423
Alvin, TX 77511
(888)Shred 97
www.tristarshredding.com
Shredding / Document Shredding
*Staff: Stephanie Rice
The only thing that makes our
Chamber better is YOU our members and we are listening to what
you have to say. Many of you participated in the discussions at the
March and April General Membership Luncheons and you would
established
for
our
Chamber’s
a brainstorming session later this
month to begin forming the mentoring program. If you would like
to participate in the brainstorm-
mentoring program please contact
Chamber
2012
Chairman
Joe Mayer with Lockheed Martin
at [email protected] or
Cindy Harreld at the Chamber
at 281/488-7676 or email cindy@
clearlakearea.com.
JUNE 2010
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ALL LANES
JUNE 2, 2
010 SOLD OUT
Thank you members for your participation!
PROMOTE YOURSELF
Donate a Refreshment or Door Prize
and promote yourself to 300 people
on Wednesday, June 2nd.
Your re-
freshment donation and/or door prize
PRESENTED BY
will enhance this event. For your con-
HOSTED BY
tribution you will be listed as a Refreshment Sponsor and will receive signage
at this exciting event or have your
name announced for your door prize.
Donate a Refreshment or
Door Prize and promote
yourself to 300 people.
To purchase a lane - for only $75,
or to contribute refreshments or a door
prize contact Shari Sweeney at 281488-7676 or [email protected].
2010 "No Experience Necessary"
Bowling Committee
Back: Presenting Sponsor Ashley Carner, AMOCO
Federal Credit Union; Shari Sweeney, Clear Lake
Area Chamber of Commerce; Host David Mitchell,
AMF Alpha Lanes.
Middle: Allison Sweeney, Minuteman Press Bay Area;
Keri Owens, ARI Construction
Front: Bowling Chairman Lisa Norman; Cokinos,
Bosien & Young; Mindi Funderburg, University of Houston-Clear Lake; Hedy Holland, Trustmark National
Bank; Presenting Sponsor Marissa Stidham, AMOCO
Federal Credit Union.
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JUNE 2010
Lane Sponsorships
- Only $75 -
2 3 r d Annual Business EX P O
THANK YOU EXHIBITORS
BOOST YOUR BUSINESS
Thursday, May 20th was a great day
to be a part of the Clear Lake Area
Chamber of Commerce and the 23rd
Annual Business EXPO “Boost Your Business!” The Life Center at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church was filled with hundreds
of guests visiting over 80 exhibitors and
enjoying lunch from 888 Bistro. The excitement of the day concluded with over
80 door prizes being given away topped
off by the $500 CASH GRAND PRIZE cour-
Winner, Lois Cutris of Lois Curtis - RE/MAX Space Center
excepts $500 door prize sponsored by Jennifer Robinett
of JSC Federal Credit Union.
tesy of JSC Federal Credit Union. Special
thanks to our EXPO Chairman, Kay Simpson of Hearst Media Services for all her
hard work in making sure we had another banner event. Mark your calendar for
Thursday, May 12, 2011 and make plans
to participate in the 24th Annual Business
EXPO.
$500 Cash Door Prize Sponsor JSC Federal Credit Union,
Silver Sponsors: Berkeley Eye Center Bay Area, CHRISTUS
St. John Hospital and FantaSea Yacht Charters except
awards.
Aflac - Tyler Ford
EXPO Host Gloria Dei Lutheran Church and Media Sponsor the Bay Area Citizen except awards.
Uncle Bob's Self Storage
Valeo Physical Therapy
2010 BUSINESS EXPO SPONSORS
Allendale Bone & Joint Clinic
Advocare International
AMOCO Federal Credit Union
ARI Construction
Bay Area Podiatry Associates
Bay Star Ambulance
Silver Sponsor: Berkeley Eye Center – Bay Area
Best Publications
Broadview Security
Cameo Caregivers
Capuano Management, Inc., L.L.C.
Silver Sponsor: CHRISTUS St. John Hospital
Clear Lake Foot & Ankle Specialist
Clear Lake Recreation Center
Clear Lake Regional Medical Center
ClearLakeToday.com
Council of Business Women
Crown Trophy
Digitex Corporation
Silver Sponsor: FantaSea Yacht Charters
Gamma Waste Systems, Inc.
HealthSource of Clear Lake
Hearst Media Services/Houston Chronicle
Hilton Houston NASA Clear Lake
Houston Safe Boating Council
Jason’s Deli
JSC Federal Credit Union
Miller Pools
My Flooring America
Neogenesis Wellness Center & Medical Spa
Norman Frede Chevrolet
One Stop Party Shop
Post Oak Publishing
Prosperity Coaching Now
Sam's Club
ServPro of Clear Lake
South Shore Harbour Resort & Conference Center
Space Alliance Technology Outreach Program
Space City Parent Magazine
Texas Chiropractic College
Total Bodywork
Transforme Fitness
Trustmark National Bank
Uncle Bob’s Self Storage
United Equities, Inc.
U.T.M.B.
Veritrans Merchant Services
Verizon Wireless
Visiting Angels, Living Assistance Services
Voyager at Space Center
Wells Fargo
Workforce Solutions
Wyndham Hotels of Galveston
Your Federal Credit Union
JUNE 2010
HORIZONS •
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It really is ALL ABOUT YOU
The May FREE Business Development seminar was May
4th and featured Dr. Beth Dennard of Bright Futures Consulting, LLC.
Dr. Dennard dis-
cussed three ways to grow your
business using your personality
strengths.
Dr. Dennard is an Educational
Consultant,
for
Bright Futures, LLC. and a highly
respected
expert
in college planning
and placement. She
knows
how
to
re-
duce stress in families
and has a passion for
helping young people succeed.
Enjoy the summer
and join us for our
next Business Development
Seminar
August.
Chamber President & CEO Cindy Harreld; Business Development Chairman
Ronda SanFilipo, Trustmark National Bank; Beth Dennard, Bright Futures Consulting, LLC; Luann CameronBright Futures Consulting, LLC and Chairman of
the Board Michael Divine, Visiting Angles, Living Assistance Services.
got BUSINESS?
Your SBDC… Not just for start-up’s anymore.
Join us for the second Best of
Your Business seminar on Thursday,
June 17th at 8:30 a.m.
The upcoming seminar will be
held at the Chamber office and
will feature the: Hurricane Business
Recovery Center. Come meet the
representatives of the HBRC and
learn all about their programs &
services.
For more information please
contact Stephanie Rice at
[email protected] or
281/488-7676.
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JUNE 2010
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DIPLOMAT OTHEF
MONTH
KEN ALFORD
Who:
Keneth Alford
Owner/Consultant
Drug Testing Solutions of Houston
Birthday:
October 6th
Fact:
Ken had been a Registered Nurse since he
was 20 years old. However, he has taken
some diversions in life, he worked not only in
several areas of hospitals and pharmaceutical
research, but also as a welder, offshore pipe
layer, auto parts salesman, and automobile
finance and insurance manager.
Quote:
"Being a Diplomat opens up opportunities for
me by not only putting Drug Testing Solutions
of Houston in front of potential clients and
referral sources, but also by building friendships and close relationships on a personal
level. It allows me to give back
some of myself to the community, which I believe is
an important part of doing
business. By participating in the Chamber, we make
our local
business
community
stronger and I
am excited to be
able to assist by
being a Diplomat, helping new
members feel
welcome and encouraging them
to get involved"
RIBBON CUTTINGS
Aflac - Tyler Ford
Clear Lake ER
713/ 646-4691
281/ 461-1111
www.clearlakeer.com
"Our policies pay cash benefits
Clear Lake ER is open 24 hours
directly to your employees if
a day, 7 days a week, and an
they become injured or sick."
appointment is not necessary.
The professional and experienced staff can treat any type
of emergency, from infants to
adults.
AFLAC - TYLER FORD
CLEAR LAKE ER
Clear Lake Foot
& Ankle Specialist
Voyager at Space
Center Apartments
281/ 488-8300
www.clearlakefoot.com
281/ 333-5000
www.voyagerat
spacecenter.com
The mission of Clear Lake Foot &
Ankle Specialist is to provide excellent podiatric medical service
to their patients while maintaining
progressive and successful working environment beneficial to all
concerned.
CLEAR LAKE FOOT & ANKLE SPECIALIST
Voyager at The Space Center offers stunning floor plans featuring
stylish island kitchens with granite
counters. From the striking exterior
design and exquisite landscaping,
to the sophisticated community
amenities, Voyager at The Space
Center offers a new level of luxury.
VOYAGER AT SPACE CENTER APARTMENTS
Legislative
and Public Affair s
and
than
NASA Budget and how it
City government and
balances
will affect the future of hu-
their motto is “service
man space flight.
to all according to
The
Clear
Lake
Area
all”.
An important objective
of the Legislative & Pub-
Chamber of Commerce
The attendees were also
lic Affairs Division of the
Legislative & Public Affairs
treated to reports on two
Chamber is to be aware
Division recently held their
other significant subjects.
of issues that affect Clear
May meeting at Tommy’s
Reagan Davis with the
Lake Bay Area Houston
Seafood Oyster Bar. Har-
Greater Houston Partner-
so that we can keep our
ris County Attorney Vince
ship
Precinct
1,000 Chamber members
Ryan presented a very
Chair openings and en-
informed. The next meet-
informative program con-
couraged business own-
ing will be August 10th with
trasting
differences
ers to get involved. David
State Senator Mike Jack-
between City and County
Braun with Bay Area Hous-
son, State Representative
government. Mr. Ryan ex-
ton Economic Partnership
John Davis and State Rep-
plained that County gov-
updated
resentative Larry Taylor.
ernment has more checks
on the President’s FY 2011
the
discussed
the
audience
Chairman of the Board Michael Divine, Visiting Angels, Living Assistance Services; Chamber President
& CEO Cindy Harreld; David Braun, Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership; Legislative and Public
Affairs Division Chairman Lisa Holbrook, John E. Davis, St. Rep. Dist. 129; Reagan Davis, Greater Houston Partnership and Harris County Attorney Vince
Ryan.
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Wednesday, May 26, 2010
Lakewood Yacht Club
Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce Presents:
Steven Drexel is a 20+ year veteran of the
staffing, human capital solutions and services industries where his expertise as both an executive
and economist has been sought after by Corporate America, industry trade associations and
the federal government.
SPOTLIGHT
TABLE
His multi-dimensional
business acumen encompasses domestic and
international markets, diverse workforces and
STEVE DREXEL
Economist and Labor Consultant,
Chief Operating Officer of Ameristem
operating cultures, and strategic leadership of
both rapid growth and turnaround initiatives.
Assistance League of Bay Area
www.bayarea.assistanceleague.org
281/ 326-6320
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Laura Pennino, Pennino and Partners; Steve Drexel
Economist and Labor Consultant, Chief Operating Officer of Ameristem; Chamber President & CEO Cindy
Harreld and Chairman of the Board Michael Divine,
Visiting Angels, Living Assistance Services.
Join us for the next
General Membership Luncheon
on Wednesday, June 30th
featuring:
Harris County Judge
Ed Emmet
Hilton Houston NASA Clear Lake
Reservations are required.
To secure your seat please
contact Stephanie Rice at,
[email protected]
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JUNE 2010
Young
PROFESSIONALS
Get into the Swing of Things
UPCOMING
YP EVENTS:
A golf lesson, hosted by Bay Oaks Country Club
On Thursday, May 27th the
Chamber's Young Professionals Division participated in a
group golf lesson hosted by
Patrick Pettit and Bay Oaks
Country Club.
The golf lesson was facilitated by Scott Olsen, Bay Oaks'
Head Golf Professional. Olsen
discussed the differences in
golf clubs and reviewed how
to properly hold a golf club.
Olsen also reminded the YP's to
consider their posture, stance
and grip before swinging.
Bay Oaks Country Club is
a private Club, established in
1988. For more information
please visit www.bayoakscountryclub.com.
"No Experience Necessary"
Bowling Tournament
YP Bowling Team
Wednesday, June 2nd - 6:00 p.m.
AMF Alpha Lanes
318 W. Bay Area Blvd.,
Webster 77598
*Sponsored by Waldron & Schneider, L.L.P.
Space Center Tour
July 24th - 4:00 p.m.
Space Center Houston
1601 NASA Parkway,
Houston 77058
Above: Ray Holloway,
Centerpoint Energy;
Kevin Lucas, Waldron
& Schneider, L.L.P.
and Jim Ozenci perfect their swing on Bay
Oaks' driving range.
Wine Tasting
July 22nd - 4:00 p.m.
D'Vine Wine - Kemah
709 Harris, Kemah 77565
*Sponsored by:
AMOCO Federal Credit Union
Right: Sarah DelGreco,
Staybridge Suites and
Roxy Puentez, Servpro
of Clear Lake.
For more details contact Febe,
281/488-7676 or
[email protected]
Above: Tyler Ford, Aflac prepares to swing.
Right: Olsen assists Sarah Bolton, Houston Hobby Airport Marriott with her posture and stance.
THANK YOU
Thank you Weston Davis
Photo by Brian Stewart
of Ceridian for your service
and dedication as a Board
of Director of the Clear Lake
Tuscan Lakes Branch
Now Open!
Area Chamber Commerce.
We wish you and your family
the best as you relocated to
Weston Davis
Ceridian
Arlington, Texas.
Bay Colony Branch
3350 Cross Colony Dr.
Santa Fe Branch
4120 FM 1764
Appointed to fill the re-
Texas City Branch
2300 Texas Ave.
mainder of Davis' term is Busi-
Tuscan Lakes Branch
1692 E. League City Pkwy
ness Development Chairman
Friendswood Branch
235 E. Parkwood Ave.
Coming Soon
Ronda SanFilipo of Trustmark
Bank.
Business Development Chairman
Ronda SanFilipo
Trustmark Bank
Your Neighborhood Tuscan Lakes Branch Features:
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Complete range of financial products and services
Four convenient drive-thru lanes
Safe deposit boxes
Night deposit drop
Drive-up 24-hour ATM
Call 800.392.3813 or visit us online at www.AMOCOfcu.org
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*Subject to membership eligibility
JUNE 2010
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MEMBER SERVICES DIVISION CHAIRMAN
ALISON SCHWAMKRUG
Chamber Intern
University of Houston - Clear Lake
The Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to
honor our Member Services
Division Chairman, Gail Payne,
for 2009-2010. Payne grew up
in Syracuse, New York and
moved to Texas four years ago
with her husband who works in
scrap metal. Before moving to
Texas, Payne worked as a hospital consultant and did extensive volunteering. After Payne
and her family moved to Texas,
she was offered the marketing
director position with The Bly
Team at RE/MAX Space Center where she works today.
Once Payne started with The
Bly Team she knew it was time
to join the Chamber.
“I believe in jumping right
into the community and making new friends and seeing
what it has to offer,” Payne
said. “I especially wanted to
see what I had to offer the
community that I was making
my home.”
As the Division Chairmen of
Member Services Payne’s involvement with the chamber
starts with membership sales,
ribbon cuttings, the annual
Chairman’s Ball, luncheons,
Business After Hours and new
member relations.
“The more you put into the
community the more it gives
back,“ Payne said. “My friend
calls it ‘givers gain’.”
Future changes Payne
hopes for consist of bringing
a larger crowd to the chamber by making meetings better
known and more exciting. She
hopes the attention will entice
the community to join.
“Being apart of the member services division is exciting;
it is a great program,” Payne
said. "The Diplomats are the
face of the Chamber so I take
that very seriously.”
Payne helped with the idea
to start presenting a Diplomat
of the month to make it known
what the Chamber offers and
what each Diplomat does in
the Chamber.
“This will be a more in depth
educational process
for all the chamber
members to learn
about each other
so that we can work
together better as a
functioning unit.”
Another
idea
Payne established
is a quarterly social
which is hosted by a
different Diplomat.
“Quarterly socials
are an effort to bring attention
to the Diplomats and the Board
of Directors with what each
one is doing,” Payne said. “This
will help steer the members to
the Board of Directors for information and introduce the
Diplomats to some of the other
Division Chairmen.”
With the speed networking
and events that take place
monthly Payne feels the chamber will help any business.
“You get out of the chamber what you put in. Your life
will be enriched as well as your
business.”
In her spare time, Payne is
very active with the organiza-
tion, Sentinels of Freedom.
“This is an organization that
is giving our soldiers the gift of
time,” Payne said. “They help
the men and women with
emotional and physical challenges. It is a promised four
years of mentorship that turns
into lifelong friendships.”
Payne also loves to read,
play with her granddaughter,
cook and garden. Payne thinks
her family will stay in Texas for
good. “I love the patriotism
here. It is unlike anywhere else I
have traveled and I love being
a Texan.”
PRESENTED BY: HOUSTON SAFE BOATING COUNCIL
JUNE 14-16 • JULY 12-14
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. • Clear Lake Park • Ages 13 & up • Cost: $125
EXPERIENCE
Kayaking • Sailing • Power Boating • Personal Water Crafts
Earn your Texas Basic Boaters Certificate
To register call 281-488-7676.
Enrollment limited to 36 students per session.
www.houstonsafeboatingcouncil.org/wade.html
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JUNE 2010
BUSINESS
afterHOURS
Hosted by:
University of Houston - Clear Lake
2700 Bay Area Blvd., Houston TX 7705
281-332-9464 • www.uhcl.edu
An academic and community resource for more
than three decades, University of Houston-Clear Lake
specializes in upper-level undergraduate and graduate
degree programs to meet the higher education needs
of the Houston-Galveston area, communities along
the upper Gulf Coast of Texas, and beyond. UH-Clear
Lake is a dynamic learning community offering a vast
array of programs, opportunities and services geared
toward helping individuals and families achieve their
educational, professional and personal goals.
Chairman of the Board Michael Divine, Visiting Angels, Living
Assistance Services; Chamber President & CEO Cindy Harreld;
President William Staples, University of Houston-Clear Lake.
Join us at
Designer Smiles
for the next
Business After Hours
on June 10th
JUNE 2010
HORIZONS • 11
You
ThankMember
Renewals
The Chamber thanks each of the following members for renewing their membership in
the Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce.
43 Years
Celanese Chemicals Division
Clear Lake Plant
23 Years
Brake Masters
Perry Homes A Joint Venture
41 Years
One Stop Party Shop
21 Years
Gulf Coast Educators
Federal Credit Union
40 Years
Barlow, Jones LLP
35 Years
Professional Building Pharmacy
20 Years
G B Tech, Inc.
34 Years
Gregg & Gregg, P.C.
19 Years
Clear Creek Clinic, P.A.
Hometrust Company
J. Pamela Photography, Inc.
30 Years
Barrios Technology
18 Years
Bay Area Harbour Playhouse
31 Years
Putt-Putt Fun House
17 Years
Molly's Pub
PRP Entertainment
Randall's Food Markets, Inc.
29 Years
Hopping Eye Associates, Ltd., LLP
26 Years
Brinkmann Petersen Dean
24 Years
Grace Community Church
16 Years
Lance's Turtle Club
15 Years & Under
Advanced Laser Vision
- Dr. William Lipsky
Advanced Natural Therapy Spa
Apperson Print Management Services
Barkington Inn & Pet Resort
Bay Area Answering Service
Bay Area Bail Bonds
Bay Area Home Stagers
Boys & Girls Harbor, Inc.
Champion Toyota
Clear Lake Emergency Medical Corps
Computer Extension Systems, Inc.
Friendly Computers
Greer, Herz & Adams, L.L.P.
The Haven at South Shore
Henrich Insurance Group
Kemah Boardwalk Administration
Las Palmas Luxury Apartments
Magnum Roofing
Mediterraneo Market
Papa John's Pizza
PM Realty Group
Precious Formals, Inc.
QSTAFF Incorporated
Randy Barr, RE/MAX Space Center
Staybridge Suites
SWBC Mortgage
The Towers at Clear Lake
Verizon Wireless
West Bay Common School
Children's Museum
GoBoldlyNASA.org
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the nation, and our future.
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CHAIRMAN'S COUNCIL
DISTINGUISHED INVESTORS PROGRAM
The Distinguished Investor's of the Clear
$5,000 ANNUAL INVESTMENT
Lake Area Chamber of Commerce support our programs throughout the year in
return for a tailored membership package
of benefits and recognition to accommo-
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date their business needs. Their Chamber
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participation helps us to achieve our mission for the Chamber which is "To promote
business growth, educational excellence
and community connections while fostering overall vitality and quality of life
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throughout Clear Lake Bay Area Houston".
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DIRECTOR'S COUNCIL
PRESIDENT'S COUNCIL
$1,500 ANNUAL INVESTMENT
$3,000 ANNUAL INVESTMENT
Cokinos, Bosien & Young
JSC Federal Credit Union
www.bayareahouston
alive.com
www.centexhomes.com/
houston
Trustmark National Bank
adp.concordia.edu
SERVPRO of Clear Lake
Waldron & Schneider, L.L.P.
www.drdacpa.com
www.lynnslandscaping.com
www.fredechevrolet.com
CHAMBER PARTNERS
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Bay Area Citizen
Houston Chronicle
As a member of the Clear Lake Area
Chamber
of
Commerce,
you
investments 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 three
you have any questions, please contact
levels of commitment based on your
Stephanie Rice at the Chamber, 281-488-
individual business needs.
7676 or [email protected]
Customized
JUNE 2010
HORIZONS • 13
JUNE 2010
Calendar of Events
MAKING THE MOST OF YOUR MEMBERSHIP
02 "No Experience Necessary" Bowling Tournament - 6:00 p.m.
AMF Alpha Lanes, 318 W. Bay Area Blvd., Webster 77598
03 Diplomats Meeting - 8:04 a.m.
at the Chamber in the My Flooring America Boardroom
Ribbon Cutting: Assistance League of Bay Area - 9:30 a.m.
100 E. NASA Parkway, Suite 80, Webster, TX 77598
08 Executive Officers Meeting - 9:00 a.m.
Chamber Office, Robert C. Chuoke Jr. Executive Boardroom
10 Business After Hours - 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Designer Smiles
1015 Medical Center Blvd., Suite 1600, Webster 77598
11 Chamber 2012 Committee Meeting - 9:30 a.m.
Chamber Office, My Flooring America Boardroom
14 W.A.D.E. - Water Activity Day Event - 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
- 16 Clear Lake Park, 5001 NASA Parkway, Seabrook 77586
15 Board of Directors Meeting - 11:30 a.m.
Chamber Office, My Flooring America Boardroom
16 New Teachers' Luncheon Committee Meeting - 3:30 p.m.
Chamber Office, My Flooring America Boardroom
17 Best of Your Business Series: Seminar 2 - 8:30 a.m.
Presented by: The Hurricane Business Recovery Center
at the Chamber in the My Flooring America Boardroom
24 Young Professionals Space Center Tour - 4:00 p.m.
Space Center Houston, 1601 NASA Parkway, Houston 77058
30 General Membership Luncheon - 11:30 a.m.
Hilton Houston NASA Clear Lake
3000 NASA Parkway, Houston 77058
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED
Diplomats Social - 5:30 p.m.
Hope Village
15403 Hope Village Rd., Friendswood 77546
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Visit www.clearlakearea.com for a direct link
14 • HORIZONS
JUNE 2010
SAVE DATE
THE
01 Memorial Day
Chamber Office Closed
JUNE 2
"No Experience Necessary"
Bowling Tournament
AMF Alpha Lanes in Webster
JUNE 14 - 16
W.A.D.E
Clear Lake Park
JULY 12 - 14
W.A.D.E
Clear Lake Park
AUGUST 13
New Teachers' Luncheon
South Shore Harbour Resort & Conference Center
SEPTEMBER 25
Chairman's Ball
Lakewood Yacht Club
OCTOBER 29-31
RE/MAX Ballunar Liftoff Festival
NASA Johnson Space Center
JULY 2010
01 Diplomats Meeting - 8:04 a.m.
at the Chamber in the My Flooring America Boardroom
04 4th of July
05 Chamber Office Closed - Happy Independence Day
13 Executive Officers Meeting - 9:00 a.m.
Chamber Office, Robert C. Chuoke Jr. Executive Boardroom
12 W.A.D.E. - Water Activity Day Event - 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
- 14 Clear Lake Park, 5001 NASA Parkway, Seabrook 77586
20 Board of Directors Meeting - 11:30 a.m.
Chamber Office, My Flooring America Boardroom
Horizons is published monthly by
Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce.
Please send e-mail address changes to:
Febe Prado, Editor: [email protected]