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your 2010 Huntsville-Walker County
Chamber of Commerce
2010 Officers
George Miles, Chairman of the Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .First National Bank
Todd Armstrong, Immediate Past Chair/Nominating . . . .Community Service Credit Union
Paul Davidhizar, Treasurer, 2011 Chair Elect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Alpha Omega Academy
Toni Bruner, Vice Chair Membership/Communications . . . . . . . . . . . .Bruner Angus Ranch
Jim Hodges, Vice Chair Business Services . . . . . . . . . . .H.B.I./Double Dave’s Pizzaworks
Frank Holmes, Vice Chair ED/Institutional Liaisons/Tourism . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SHSU
Lezlie Parish, Vice Chair Community Affairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Weatherford International
Carol Smith, President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Chamber of Commerce
directors
Sherri Ballard, Tourism/Visitor Service Council . . . . . . . . . . .Amedisys Home Health Care
Pat Camfield, Communications/Resources Council . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Hwy 19 Diesel Repair
Tom Freeman, Networking Council . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Scotsman Storage
Bill Gulley, Member Events Council . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pine Tree Publishing
Chris Holm, Tourism/Visitor Services Council . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Huntsville State Park
Morris Johnson, Education/Workforce Alliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Retired, HISD
Conrad Liles, Community Events Council . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Liles Lawn Service
Rex Maynor, Governmental Affairs Council . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Huntsville Item
Cindy Pierce, Membership Development Council . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Heartfield Florist
Tommy Stewart, Existing Business Council . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Edward Jones Investment
Weldon Wallace, Leadership Council . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .The Carpet Store
Community associates
Judge Danny Pierce . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Walker County
Mayor J Turner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .City of Huntsville
Bob Barragan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Small Business Development Center
Doris Gimpel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Community Liaison
Steve Fisher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Huntsville Leadership Institute
Dr. Richard Montgomery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Huntsville Independent School District
Sally Nelson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Health Care
David Stephens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Texas Department of Transportation
Dr. Clay Webb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .New Waverly Independent School District
Jerry McGinty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Texas Department of Criminal Justice
Chamber Staff
Carol Smith . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .President
Laura Green . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Events & Communications Manager
Shannon Higbie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Office Manager
Chris Schmitt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Receptionist/Secretary
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Contact Us
The Chamber V.O.I.C.E. is the monthly newsletter of the Huntsville-Walker County Chamber of
Commerce. For story ideas, calendar of events, advertising information or any other contributions to
this publication, please contact the Chamber at 295-8113 or toll free 877-646-8068, by mail at PO Box
538-Huntsville, TX 77342, by fax at 295-0571 or by e-mail at [email protected]. The
chamber web site can be viewed at http://www.chamber.huntsville.tx.us. The Chamber office, located
at 1327 11th Street in Huntsville, is open from 9-5 weekdays. Switchboard from 8:30-5.
The HuntsvilleWalker County
Chamber of
Commerce is the
Heart and Voice of
Walker County
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Preferred Partners, 8:00 a.m. @ Chamber
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Thursday Leads Exchange, 8:00 a.m. @ Chamber
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Small Business Breakfast, 7:30 a.m. @ Golden Corral
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Chamber CLOSED – Martin Luther King Day
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Preferred Partners 8:00 a.m. @ Chamber
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HLI Class – Education @ Various Locations
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Executive Board Meeting 11:30 a.m. @ Chamber
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Board Meeting @ Chamber
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Thursday Leads Exchange, 8:00 a.m. @ Chamber
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HLI Board Meeting, 12:00 p.m. @ Chamber
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Business After Hours, 5:15 p.m. @ Inscriptions of the Heart
Community Calendar of events
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Belle Chanson Women’s Choir @ 1st Presbyterian Church
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Neil Diamond Revue from Branson Missouri @ Old Town Theatre
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Spinning & Weaving Demonstration @ Sam Houston Memorial Museum
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HISD Western Art Show Exhibit @ Walker Education Center
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“Stroke Education” by Council for Health Education and Development @ Wesley
Memorial
OUR MISSION:
The Huntsville-Walker County Chamber of Commerce
is a member and community service organization
that develops and promotes
businesses, leadership and tourism
for the enrichment of our quality of life
and the local economy.
The
Chamber
United Methodist Church
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Wounded Warriors Banquet @ Walker County Fairgrounds
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Cherokee Indian Culture & Crafts @ Sam Houston Memorial Museum
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Kick Wheel Pottery Demonstration @ Sam Houston Memorial Museum
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HISD Western Art Show Reception @ Walker Education Center
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Blacksmithing & Woodworking Demonstration @ Sam Houston Memorial Museum
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Harlem Globtrotters @ Johnson Coliseum
Week of 10th Community Theatre Auditions for “Hate Mail”
Week of 17th Community Theatre Auditions for “Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella”
Volunteers. Opportunities. Involvement. Community. Events.
The Chamber V.O.I.C.E. is a monthly publication that highlights people who are the heart of the Chamber, recognizes the countless volunteers who dedicate their time
and talents, gives insight to the endless opportunities to network and connect with others, promotes ideas for involvement from businesses and/or organizations that make
up the membership, provides communication to the Huntsville-Walker County community, and keeps you abreast of the events within the chamber and our town.
December 2010
Mance Park Lifetime
Achievement Award
Because of his lifetime commitment to all
facets of this community, the Chamber of
Commerce established the Mance Park Lifetime
Achievement Award
in 1977 to honor the
legacy of this fine
gentleman. Mr. Park
had a long and distinguished career in
public school administration. He was recognized
as
a
Distinguished
Alumnus of SHSU and
the
Letterman’s Award winner Jane Monday,
Association for his right, with Chamber president
dedication and serv- Carol Smith and George Miles.
ice
to
athletics.
Mance was the Chairman of the Chamber board
in 1960 and returned to serve on the Executive
Committee from 1981 until 1983. He and Mary
Frances were very active in the First United
Methodist Church of Huntsville and for many
years Mance was a
director of First National
See
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Member Spotlight…
Brian Smith
B
rian B. Smith, CFP® is a Certified Financial Planner™
licensee who has practiced in Huntsville and surrounding
areas since 1987, and has been in business since 1986, coming up on a 25th anniversary in this industry in 2011. He holds a
membership in the Financial Planning Association, and has served
as a guest speaker at numerous industry and consumer meetings
in the area of financial planning and investments.
Brian stated, “We believe that tax
and investment planning, retirement
planning, and estate conservation
should be top priorities for individuals, families, and businesses interested in building and maintaining
wealth.
This defines "Wealth
Management and Wealth Transfer".
Many people see financial planning
as complex and confusing. What`s the
result? Millions will never capitalize
on timely opportunities, all within
their reach. Many more take
unnecessary
risks and fail to ade- See SPOTLIGHT page 2
page 7
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Happy
Holidays
Welcome Our New Members:
• Bang It Services, Inc.
See Page 6 for more info
531 members and growing!
What’s Happening!
January 4 – Reception for Danny Vance of
Trinity River Authority-details tba
January 13- Small Business Breakfast-sponsored
by Office Depot @ Golden Corral, 7:30am
January 27 –Business After Hours –
Inscriptions of the Heart, 5:15 p.m.
Thursday, March 3- Trade Expo, 4-8 at the
Walker County Fairgrounds
Friday, May 20 - 8th Annual Shot in the Dark
Golf Tournament & Helicopter Drop
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Thoughts from
CaROL’S CORNeR
As we reflect back over this past year, we are sincerely grateful for
all our blessings. The Trade Expo, Shot-in-the- Dark Golf Tournament,
Huntsville Leadership Institute, Fair on the Square and certainly the
Gala continue to be outstanding events for our members and friends
alike. And this year we added an awesome event to market our business members in a unique venue…DIVA NIGHT! These would not be
possible without the committed volunteers…you are a key element to
our program of work as we strive to offer only the best to everyone.
You are depended upon during many events, and it is your assistance
that often helps put the finishing touches on special events and activities. We are appreciative of your commitment to this community and
your desire to be part of making it the great place we know. For your
commitment, kindness, generosity and loyalty we are truly thankful.
The Chamber Board will hold a planning retreat on January 12, led
by incoming Board Chair Paul Davidhizar. Many exciting details will
be shared beginning with 2011. With this new year about to dawn, we
are also grateful to George Miles and his leadership, along with the
entire Chamber board this past year. They are all committed to helping direct the organization in the most positive and effective way possible. Thanks to all of you!
And last, but certainly not least, the committed staff at the
Chamber is the best to be found anywhere!! They are constantly working for the continued betterment of this organization. So, to Shannon,
Chris and Laura…you all are the best and the Chamber is so fortunate
to have each of you…GO TEAM!!
In closing, we say thank you and extend our warmest wishes for the
holiday season. May your holidays and the coming year be filled with
happiness and prosperity. Working together make the holidays even
brighter!! And, we can’t say thank you enough to the membership for
joining us and sharing from their hearts their appreciation over this past
year… and support for the Chamber’s 76 years of serving Huntsville
and Walker County...the Chamber is truly the “heartbeat” of Huntsville
and Walker County! HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!
Hugs to All,
Carol Smith
ECONOMIC INDICATORS
MeRRy CHRISTMaS FROM yOUR
CHaMbeR OFCOMMeRCe:
2010 has been a challenging, yet amazing
year at the Huntsville-Walker County
Chamber of Commerce. Our membership has
continued to increase, our events have been
awesome, and our networking contacts
reached to almost 50,000 with visits, calls,
contact, etc. As we move into this holiday season, our thoughts turn gratefully to those who
Carol Smith.
have made this progress possible. With that
said, it is most appropriate to pause a moment
and express our heart felt gratitude for so many committed friends and
members, all rolled together, make up the Huntsville-Walker County
Chamber of Commerce. This wonderful community that we all know
as “home” has so many great qualities, and it’s at times like these that
we slow down a bit and “reflect” just how very fortunate we are to
reside here. No matter what brought you to this historical area, most
would agree it is a great place to live, do business and raise families.
Truly, our committed membership is the heart and soul of our
chamber of commerce. Without your support and involvement, the
services we provide and events we execute would simply not be possible. You are the reason we exist. Your continued dedication to the
community and economic well-being of Huntsville and Walker County
is unsurpassed and truly makes our area an amazing place to call home.
We are reminded that the year-end brings no greater pleasure than the
opportunity to express to our membership season’s greetings and good
wishes.
We have celebrated our 76th anniversary this year, and our
Chamber continues to be blessed with dedicated, committed sponsors.
As member businesses that continually step up and offer financial support or in-kind services, you are truly to be commended. The pride and
personal commitment you take in this community is reflected in your
selflessness and willingness to help. You are the profile of an ultimate
team player and we are sincerely appreciative of your generosity, and
look forward to working with you on future events.
quately manage their assets. At Global Financial
Partners
we take the mystery out of investing, managContinued from page 1
ing risk, preparing for retirement and other financial
goals, and preserving your wealth. By establishing true and trusted relationships
you will acquire the information you need to pursue your financial objectives. No
mystery, it`s that simple!”
Retirement planning is often a focus for their clients, but Brian mentioned other
needs that surface as well. “Estate taxation and wealth transfer has become even
more prevalent recently, with the “Bush Tax Cuts” scheduled to “sunset” January
1, 2011. However, income needs, seem to be more and more important these days
with CD and other savings vehicle interest rates so low. There are many options to
SPOTLIGHT
Chamber ambassadors
Meet in the Community
To better support and market local businesses, Ambassador
meetings are now held in community locations. On Tuesday,
November 30, the Ambassadors meeting was held at The Potato
Shack. The primary purpose of Ambassador meetings is to continue planning for member contacts, ribbon cuttings, and “Suprize
Patrol” events.
Mark your calendar and plan to attend the January 25 meeting
at Carbonero’s Restaurant. Several “prize patrol” visits will be
made that day as well. We would love to have you join us as we
support our local business members. YOU are needed to help
with tourism and economic development efforts as we continue
with these “member focused” visits.
SMALL BUSINESS
Breakfast
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BUSINESS After Hours
Thanks to First Victoria National bank for sponsoring the December Chamber Business After Hours. Today,
First Victoria has in excess of $1.7 billion in total assets. Proud of its heritage as the oldest independent bank in
Texas, First Victoria is a full-service commercial bank currently serving over 70,000 customers in the Texas Gulf
Coast, the I-45 corridor north of Houston, the Brazos Valley and Fort Bend County with 28 Banking Centers and
35 ATMs. The location in Huntsville offers customers many banking services including mortgage and real estate
loans, commercial loans, checking and savings accounts, trusts and investment accounts, CDs, IRAs and much
more. They are located at 2033 11th Street and may be reached at 936-291-3232 or on the web at www.firstvictoria.com
Pictured are front row: Teller Gail Felts and Teller Service Manager Debbie Byrd. Back row: Teller Nicole
Garrett, Teller Jorge Gonzalez, PrimeVest Investment Executive Brad Muchow, Assistant Vice President &
Banking Center Manager Viola Hollis, Senior Vice President & Retail Area Manager Donna Patterson and
Executive Vice President & Regional Manager Joe C. Boaz. Not pictured are Assistant Vice President &
Lending Officer Rodney Cooksey, Personal Banker Nancy Costilow and Administrative Lending Assistant
Pam Jalowy.
• Tuesday, January 18, 2011, 6-9 p.m. – Part I
Presenter: Sherry Donaleski, QuickBooks Pro Advisor (Working with knowl-
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Thanks to avalon Place Trinity for hosting the Chamber Small
Business Breakfast in December. Avalon Place, located at 808 South
Robb in Trinity Texas, offers 24 hour skilled nursing-rehabilitation and
respite or vacation programs. The trained professional staff is committed
to providing each individual with quality care to meet their challenging
health care needs. This team of professionals includes a medical director,
consultant pharmacist and consultant dietician and is led by a licensed
administrator. For more information, please contact the admissions director at 936-594-7521. You may also visit them on the web at
www.swltc.com.
Working with Quick books Pro 2009 -$50.00 for each session
edge of Windows XP required)
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Pictured is Admission Director Stacey Wesney
and Administrator Susan Kottenbrook.
Presenter: Sherry Donaleski, QuickBooks Pro Advisor (Working with knowl-
Ribbon Cuttings
edge of Windows XP required)
Bank. In addition to being a committed
Rotarian, Mance was a rancher, a realtor
and a tremendous family man.
This award is presented only to RARE and WONDERFUL people in our community, whose lifetime of achievements would be
the kind to make the late Mance Park proud. Jane Monday, like
Mance Park is committed to this community and is the 14th recipient to receive this award.
For most of her life, Jane Clements Monday has nutured a positive, driving vision for our community, and has committed herself
to that vision even today. A graduate of Huntsville High School
and then University of Texas, Jane has accomplished extraordinary things for this community and has given more than generously of her time and energies to the citizens of Huntsville. She
served on the City Planning Commission, on City Council, the
Rotary Club, the Walker County Fair just to name a few. She
served on the Texas State University System Board of Regents, as
our City Mayor and other projects such as the city library and
local park beautification. Jane served on the Chamber Board and
worked tirelessly on the Convention/Visitors Bureau.
Jane Monday was selected as an “Outstanding Senior Woman”
at the University of Texas, is married to the love of her life Dr.
Charles Monday and together they have 3 grown daughters and 8
grandchildren. Jane and Charles attend First United Methodist
Church. We sincerely thank Jane for her years of dedicated service to Huntsville and Walker County as well as the great state of
Texas and for her unselfish attitude and to “keep on keeping on”
to accomplish so many great things for this community.
Congratulations!!
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• Tuesday, January 25, 2011, 6-9 p.m. Part II
• Tuesday, February 1, 2011, 6-9 p.m. Part III
Presenter: Sherry Donaleski, QuickBooks Pro Advisor (Working with knowledge of Windows XP required)
All seminars are open to the public and held at the SHSU SBDC Computer Learning
Center at 2424 Sam Houston Avenue, Huntsville, TX unless otherwise noted. Please
visit our website at http://sbdc.shsu.edu/
combat these low rates, often still FDIC protected, and many times with tax free
earnings.”
Brian is an alumnus of SHSU, earning a BBA in Business in 1979. After graduation, he was employed by a fortune 500 energy services company both domestically and internationally for seven years, before deciding to build his own practice and
raise children in Walker County. He’s been active in his church, and many other
community activities over the years including the HISD Board of Trustees, WCFA,
and Huntsville Walker Co. Chamber of Commerce. He and Linda have been married
for 27+ years, son Riley is a member of SHSU’s football team, and son Murphy is a
freshman at A&M. Brian & Linda both reflect that “…Walker County has been a
good place to build a life.”
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agriLand Farm Credit
Modello Footwear & accessories
On Tuesday, November 16th the Chamber Ambassadors and staff
visited the new AgriLand Farm Credit location to host a red ribbon cutting. Shown here is Roger Brist, CEO, Michael Biesiada, Regional
President, and Reba Van Dorn, Loan Officer. The new office is located at
125 SH 150 W. Ste. B in New Waverly TX 77358. They can be contacted
by calling 936-344-9400/Fax 888-746-7734 or visiting their website at
www.agriland.com.
Friday, December 10 was a special day for Modello Footwear &
Accessories as they cut the ribbon at their new location at 1201
University Ave. Members of the Chamber board, ambassadors and staff,
joined Owners Javier & Sonia Zamudio, and Store Manager Eric Ramos
in celebrating this special day. Stop by their spacious new store or call
936-291-0448 or email [email protected] for all your
shoe and accessory needs.
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2010 Christmas
Open House
Farewell Letter from
George Miles
The Huntsville-Walker County Chamber of Commerce hosted a community wide reception to welcome the new incoming president of Sam Houston State University on Tuesday, November 30 at
Magnolia Lake. The event was underwritten by
Scotsman Storage, The Carpet Store, Reliable Auto
Parts, Edward Jones/Tommy Stewart, Mike & Rosanne
Keathley, Kim Stewart and Ben Bius.
Mark Your Calendars!
Madilene Loosier, owner of Madilene’s Piano Tuning & Repair has been
recognized by The National Association of Professional Women as
Woman of the Year 2010/2011. She received this award for demonstrating excellence and dedication within her profession. Madilene is a
Certified Piano Technician and began her business in 2004 and provides
professional piano services for all makes and models wherever the
piano is located. She can be contacted at 936-581-0094 or on the web
at www.MadilenesPianoService.com.
TRADE EXPO AND
TASTE OF HUNTSVILLE 2011
THURSDAY, MARCH 3
4-8 P.M.
WALKER COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS
Showcase your business and sample Huntsville’s finest cuisine at the premier
business event of the year, sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce.
Information and reservations will be available in January. Contact Shannon
Higbie at 295-8113 or [email protected] for information.
Sincerely,
George D. Miles, Jr.
The following businesses recently joined the Chamber and we extend A WARM CHAMBER WELCOME. The
information printed was gained from membership applications. For any additions and/or corrections, contact
the Chamber as complete membership information is vital to your records with us. Our most recent new members we welcome:
Bang It Services, Inc. is a company that specializes in roofing, siding, fencing, painting and remodeling. Mike
Villacis is the president and can be reached Monday-Saturday from 7:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. by calling 936-2912264/Fax 832-747-1777 or email [email protected]. He joined the chamber to expose his business
to other businesses and hopes to gain new business relationships. Visit the website at www.bangitservices.net
for more information.
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Sam Houston State University
The year 2010 has been a year filled with
many challenges, but one that nevertheless presented opportunities for extensive accomplishments by our Chamber. Blessed with the hard
work of an outstanding Chamber staff and dedicated volunteers, you, the members, joined with
us to make 2010 the absolute best year yet in
ways we only imagined at the beginning of the
George Miles.
year.
First and foremost, I want to thank each and every one of you for
your support in so many ways. I had the opportunity to get out in
the community and personally visit with many of you throughout the
year, and that was a personal highlight for me. Getting to know our
members and understanding your concerns and hearing your ideas
for a better Chamber was a rewarding personal adventure for which
I remain deeply grateful.
The Huntsville/Walker County Chamber of Commerce and its
members can definitely look back with pride on what was accomplished this year: (1) Every fundraising and “friend-raising” event
(Fair on the Square, Trade Expo, Diva Night, Shot in the Dark Golf
Tournament, and the Annual Gala) turned out to be the biggest and
best, in terms of participant response, visitor response, and money
raised; (2) membership rose to 531, an increase of 68 new members
over the previous year; and, (3) the Chamber Ambassador program
was reinvigorated and reached out to members with several
“Surprise Patrol” visits to various members each month, bearing
cookies, balloons, and good will.
Additionally, the Chamber’s Huntsville Leadership Institute classes continue to attract the community’s brightest and best, and are a
vital link in connecting Huntsville to its people and its businesses in
positive and informative ways. Building leaders for the community
is and should always be a top priority within any Chamber of
Commerce.
I don’t have adequate words to properly thank all of you who have
made my year as Chairman of the Chamber Board such a rewarding
one. However, I want you to know I will always treasure the friendships that have grown in sometimes trying and difficult circumstances, and also want to say how much I truly appreciate all of you
– staff, members, volunteers, and everyone who contributed your
time and hard work to make the Chamber a success in 2010. You
succeeded in every way – congratulations!
I know you will support 2011 Chairman Paul Davidhizar in the
same outstanding manner. I wish Paul the greatest year ever, and
look forward to serving with him my final year on the board and to
working with all of you. Thank you again.
Cha
Reception for
DR. DANA GIBSON, President
Kudos!
NeW CHaMbeR
MeMbeRS
as of dec. 10, 2010
Dear Fellow Chamber Members and Community Friends:
The staff and Board of
Directors hosted a Christmas
Open House on Thursday,
December 9th in the chamber
board room. To celebrate the
season members and guests
were treated to food, beverages and door prizes. A special thank you to
Aramark
Classic
Fare Catering from
the campus of SHSU for providing the refreshments for our
holiday event. Several door prizes were given during the
event as well, our lucky winners were Sherri Ballard, Dale
Wright, Buddy Aber, Lonnie Smith and Ce Cowart-Schlicher.
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RECENT MEMBER
RENEWALS
Hat’s off to the following members who recently renewed their Chamber membership. Marketing, advertising and networking are
just a few of the benefits of Chamber membership. We encourage everyone to shop with Chamber members.
Amedisys Home Health Care
Express Employment Professionals
John Amick
Joe G. Davis School of Vocational Nursing
A Space Place
Dr. Nabeel A. Khan, M.D.
CASA of Walker County
Education Service Center Region VI
McGee, Miller & Co.
Entergy
Schlotzsky’s
Prize Patrol Makes Stops in Huntsville
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The Chamber Ambassador
“Prize Patrol” continues to be
very busy celebrating with many
business
members.
The
Ambassadors make “suprize”
visits, complete with balloons
and cookies to show appreciation to Chamber business members. Shown here are November
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30 visits made to (1) The Carpet
Store (2) Potato Shack (3) Mom
& Tot Shop (4) Farmers Insurance-Ashley Doughtie-Butler (5) BearKat Books. Don’t be alarmed
if you notice a group of excited individuals entering your business soon with balloons and goodies to
share. This is another way the Chamber is helping to highlight and market our members.
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2010 Chamber Gala
Corporate Sponsor
HUNTSVILLE
Dinner Sponsors
Auction
Sponsor
Gala 2010 Committee Chairs
From top left, 1. Dr. Dana Gibson hosted a reception for the past chairman of the board; 2. Retiring Directors, Bill Gulley, Todd
Armstrong, Morris Johnson, and Conrad Liles; 3. Warm Welcome Award winner, Wendy Norman; 4. Ambassador of the Year,
Carol Sullivan; 5. Volunteer of the Year, Doris Gimpel; 6. Chamber CEO Carol Smith with new Chair Paul Davidhizar and outgoing chair George Miles; 7. Chamber staff with outgoing chair George Miles; 8. Community Service Award, Delta Tau Delta
Fraternity @ Sam Houston State; 9. Key Member Award, Bill and Carol Gulley; 10. Director of the Year, Tommy Stewart; 11. The
2010 Chamber Gala packed the LSC Ballroom with a sold-out crowd.
Thank you to all who sponsored, donated
and attended the
2010 Chamber Gala and auction.
Jim Hodges, Vice Chair...............................HBI/Double Dave’s
Bill Gulley, Director.................................Pine Tree Publishing
Lorri Lehman, Committee Chair...............First National Bank
Carol Gulley, Decorations........................Pine Tree Publishing
Donna Story/DeeDee Dretke, Amanda Wallace, Auction .........
.............................Keller Williams Realty/The Carpet Store
Brandon Cooper, Hospitality ...........................................SHSU
Edwin G. Sandhop, Jr. Award
Huntsville lost a wonderful citizen this past July in the passing of Ed Sandhop. So the Chamber
chose to establish a new award this year that will become an annual recognition of Edwin G.
Sandhop, Jr.
Ed played a key role for many, many years in this community, retiring from Gibbs
Bros. after 57 years. He graduated from SHSU in 1949 with a business degree and also served in
the military. Ed was involved with just about everything in this community…from Huntsville
Memorial Hospital, to the university, to the chamber and tourism board, just to name a few. If you
were involved at all over the past 50 years in Huntsville, you encountered Ed Sandhop. He was
described as one of the most compassionate men of this community and was a great inspiration to
everyone he met. We were so pleased his wife, Genevieve was present at the Gala this year to share
in this special celebration. We thank her for sharing Ed with us in so many ways over the past fifty
years.
To honor his caring spirit and service to this community, we have chosen to establish the Edwin
G. Sandhop, Jr. Spirit of Huntsville Award to recognize annually an individual that would be a true
reflection of Ed Sandhop. This year’s recipient, much like Ed has been involved in many facets of
service to this community. This person is a graduate of Huntsville High School and is a 6th generation native of Walker County. They have been extensively involved with city government, the Rotary
Club, the Josey Scout Lodge, and the Chamber of Commerce just to name a few.
Dan Davis truly reflects “the spirit of Huntsville” in every way. Congratulations, Dan!. We thank
you for your years of dedicated
service to Huntsville and Walker
County. As the first recipient of
this award, we are absolutely
convinced this would make the
late Ed Sandhop very pleased.
We congratulate you!!
Special Thanks
Gerald Kohers, Greg Smith, Huntsville Item, KSAM-FM/KHVLAM, Huntsville Rental Center, Frameworks & Gallery,
Heartfield Florist, Alpha Delta Pi, Alpha Tau Omega, Delta
Tau Delta, Tracy Stoudt, Jodi Lawson, Nancy Davidhizar,
Jason Gulley, Ryan Dretke, and Auction Donors
2010 Gala Auction Donors
Adams Furniture
AdVantage Specialties
All 4 Paws
Alpha Omega Academy
Altom Consulting and Marketing
Aramark Campus Dining & Catering
AT&T “The Real Yellow Pages”
Audie’s Boutique
Backwoods Candle Company - Amanda Wallace
Bandera Grill
Baskin’s Department Store
Bearkat Books
Bennie J’s Smoke Pit
Blue Cats Seafood & Steak
The Carpet Store
Catering By Brenda
Cavender’s Boot City
Cinestar Cinema-Huntsville
Comet Cleaners
Creation Studios
Curves-Huntsville
Double Dave’s Pizza
Dream Makers Limousine Service
Eagle Graphics
TEXAS
The Edwin G. Sandho, Jr. Award winner Dan Davis, second from right, stands
with George Miles, Genevieve Sandhop, and Chamber president Carol Smith.
2010 Gala Table Sponsors
Elkins Lake Golf
Envoy Mortgage, Ltd.
Angila Ervin-Lawton Publications
Expert Nails
Facemaker Spa & Salon - Julie Kotalik
Faith Lutheran School
Farmhouse Café
Faust Distributing
Forest Glen Christian Camp
Fort Worth Zoological
Frameworks & Gallery
Casey R. Frazier, D.D.S.
Fresh Donuts
Gatti’s Pizza
Giddy Up Glamour
Golden Corral
Grand Station Entertainment
Gullo Yamaha
Haute Boutique
Heartfield Florist
Hodges Business Interiors
Johnny & Suzanne Holland
Houston Aeros Charities & Houston Aeros Hockey Club
Houston Astros
Houston Golf Association
Houston Museum of Natural Science
Houston Texans
Huntsville Community Theatre
Huntsville Item
Huntsville Memorial Hospital
Huntsville Pet Clinic - Drs. Phillip & Courtney DuVall
Huntsville Rental Center/Discount Moonwalks
Huntsville Self Storage
Inkslingers
Joint & Spine Center - Dr. Jeffrey Pruski
JuJuBelle Independent Consultant - Laura Green
Kampus Korner Bookstore
State Representative Lois W. Kolkhorst
KSAM-FM/KHVL-AM
Lawton Publications
Learning RX
Liles Lawn Service
Lisa’s Gift Box
Scott A. Logan, DDS
Betsy Milligan Maloney
Margarita’s Mexican Restaurant
Pam Markham
Mary Kay Cosmetics Independent Sales Director- Carol Martin
McCoy’s Building Supply
Messina Hof
Miche Bags of College Station
Mitcham Industries, Inc.
Moak & Moak , P.C. Attorneys at Law
Mom & Tot Shop
Murski’s
Mystic Rays
Nautilus Health Center
Office Depot
Senator Stephen E. Ogden
Pampered Chef Independent Consultant - Tracy Stoudt
Perfect Nails
Pine Tree Publishing-Your Home Town Phonebook
Rainbow International Restoration & Cleaning
Raven Nest Golf Club
Reid Office Supply
Roche Family Dentistry, P.A., Wm. C. Roche II, D.D.S.
Sam Houston Cancer Center
Sam Houston State University – Dr. Dana Gibson
Sam Houston State University Department of Theatre & Dance
Scentsy Independent Consultant - Jodi Lawson
Schlotzsky’s
Sherwin-Williams Paint Co.
Simeon Pruski-Arbonne International Independent Consultant
Dr. Debra Sims, DDS
Stephen Sims, M.D.
Six Flags of Texas
Stevenson Distributing
Stewart’s Garden Center
Tan Ya
Team Synergy
Texas Prison Museum
Texas Rangers Baseball Club
Texas State Railroad
Totally Toned Fitness Spa
Town N Country Cleaners
Triple “S” Soft Silky Sheets - Kimberly Johnson
Trophy Case
Walker County Fair & Rodeo Committee
Walker County LP Gas
Wal-Mart in Huntsville
Ward Furniture & Flooring
Whistler Bed & Breakfast
Willow House Independent Consultant - Dee Dee Dretke
Alpha Omega Academy
American Bank
KSTAR Radio
Morris Johnson
AT&T
City Of Huntsville
Liles Lawn Service/The Carpet Store
Community Service Credit Union
McCann Financial
Edward Jones - Tommy Stewart
Park & Durham Attorneys at Law
First National Bank
Randy White, CPA
Forest Glen Christian Camp
Global Financial Partners
Sam Houston Cancer Center
William Green
Scotsman Storage-Tom Freeman
Heartfield Florist
SHSU University Advancement
Hodges Business Interiors
Small Business Development Center
Huntsville Item
Huntsville Memorial Hospital
Keller Williams Realty
Walker County Fair Association
Walker County Special Utility District