HassayampaAlert - Wickenburg Chamber of Commerce
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HassayampaAlert - Wickenburg Chamber of Commerce
MISSION STATEMENT: “The Wickenburg Chamber of Commerce is a membership organization that represents the interests of the business community”. VALUE STATEMENT: The Wickenburg Chamber operates a Visitor Center and promotes Wickenburg as a destination location with commitment to quality economic growth and development. HassayampaAlert The Wickenburg Chamber of Commerce 216 North Frontier Street Wickenburg, AZ 85390 Return Service Requested Official Publication of the Wickenburg Chamber of Commerce Join us for our upcoming Quarterly Membership Luncheon on June 8th Speaker: Josh Wright, Town Manager – “State of the Town” 12 Noon Los Caballeros Golf Club $20 RSVP $25 at the Door Call The Chamber at (928) 684-5479 or events@wickenburg chamber.com Presorted Standard U.S. Postage Paid Permit No. 8 Wickenburg, AZ May 2012 Chamber Film Commission Mark your calendars now for the 18th Annual No Bar, Too Far Fundraiser on August 11-13. Cost is $110 per person or $200 per couple, plus lodging for Saturday night. Travel with the film commissioners as they take you through beautiful north-eastern Arizona. Chartered buses will take you to historic places, towns, saloons, with overnight stay in the Marble Canyon-Page area. Price includes continental breakfast and lunch on Saturday, t-shirt and other goodies. Dinner, Sunday meals, beverages, and souvenirs on your own. Reservation forms available from The Chamber or by calling (928) 684-5479. Josh Wright, Town Manager In other film commission news, our office along with many other chamber’s and film commissions in Arizona are backing the motion picture tax credit bill presently in the House. Senator John Nelson and colleagues championed the bill out of the Senate Committee hearing and as of last week the House committee hearing hadn’t been scheduled. If passed, the bill will then go back to the full legislature to be voted on. WONDERING WHAT’S GOING ON IN WICKENBURG THIS WEEKEND? CHECK OUT THE COMMUNITY CALENDAR ON THE CHAMBER’S WEBSITE AT WWW.WICKENBURGCHAMBER.COM OR WWW.OUTWICKENBURGWAY.COM Page 2 Chamber of Commerce Hassayampa Alert Member News: McDonald’s will be closing this month (week of May 7th) for the next 90 days while major remodel occurs. Owner Bob Souza has generously given interior and exterior materials to local organizations. Habitat for Humanity, CAP Office, Town of Wickenburg and The Chamber will receive picnic tables, booths, plants, and much more! Thank You! Reset Design, Inc located at 893 W. Wickenburg Way, Suite G offers blinds, shades, shutters, draperies, exterior and interior solar shades. They are competitively priced and ready to assist you. Call 928-232-0123 or view online at www.resetdesignz.com Anita’s Cocina is celebrating Cinco de Mayo with special drink and menu prices all day long. Buy 1 Meal or any specialty item and get a second for ½ Price!! $2 beers and $2 Mixed drinks. Open 7am- 9pm – 7 days a week. For information call 684-5777. Ginny’s Vitamin Village is offering 20% with coupon from The Wickenburg Sun (exp May 31) on TwinLab, Alvita Tea & Nature’s Herbs. Stop in the store 662-B, West Wickenburg Way or call 6845371. Jones Ford is offering their Spring Service Special this month – free check engine light scan on all makes & models, plus with your scan get your car washed for free! Its worth doing Business at Best Prices – Best Service. Open M-F – 8am6pm – Sat. 8am-3pm, Closed Sun. Call 684-5481 or online www.jonesautocenters.com Denny’s has a Money Saving Meal Deal – Buy One Entrée and Get a Second for just 99 cents!! Exp. May 10th – see coupon in newspaper. Kids Eat Free every Tuesday – 4-10:00 p.m. with paid adult. 1010 N.Tegner St., 684-0240. Ringo’s Restaurant is offering a Mother’s Day Buffet on May 13th from 11am -2pm – Call 684-2011 for reservations and information. Bromm Auto Home of Weather King Portable Buildings has a variety of sizes, styles and price on quality sheds. Call Ed at (928) 231-0314, located at 655 E. Wickenburg Way. Kwikprint is now offering trophies and award service, along with their full line of office supplies, art supplies, copy & printing services. Located at the corner of East Membership Reinvestments The Wickenburg Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors wants to “Thank” the following members for renewing their Chamber Membership this past month. You are the Source of Chamber Strength! Max Hobson, A -TAXICAB Service; Alvin Hancock, A. H. Construction; Darla Green, All Tressed Out; Dan Sheridan, American Legion; ; Barb Skiba, The Colonnade; David Poyner, David’s Desert Chapel Funeral Home; Joe Lewis, Desert Concepts Landscape & Design, Inc.; Chuy Limon, El Ranchero Mexican Restaurant; Jorge De La Torre, Filiberto’s Mexican Food; Charlie Francis, Grandview Terrace-Roskamp Sun Health Life Care; Mike Barna, KSWG FM; Gretchen Beyers, Liberty Properties & Associates, Inc.-Gretchen Beyers; Cheryl Smith, Life Line Ambulance Service, Inc.; Becky Wright, Madden Publishing Inc.; Hannah Glinski, Massage by Hannah; Alan Abare, National Bank of Arizona; Wayne Norton, Norton Photography; Shari Murphy, Pizza Hut, Express; Rachel Minton, R & R Respite Care Center; Dan Jacobsen, Servpro of Buckeye/West Surprise/Wickenburg; Soroptimist of Wickenburg, Inc.; Dick Bushman, Spring Hill Press; J. D. Johnson, State Farm Insurance; Bob & Nancy Halsey, Sundance Pizza-Tastee Freez; Dwane Bishop, United Wickenburg Firefighters Local 4651; Annette Roberts, The Vinyl Word; Sharen Mourn, Vulture Peak Patchers; Brady J. Switzer, Westside Industrial Investments, LLC; Jesse Wing, Wickenburg Tire LLC; and Charlie Petersen, Wise Owl Senior Center. ASSOCIATE MEMBERS George & Sheila Campbell, Patricia Ryland, and Nick & Dolly Turner May 2012 Wickenburg Way & Kerkes. Call Ruby or Barb for more information at 684-7229. The Wickenburg Sun is producing the WHS Graduation supplement which will come out in the May 23rd edition of the newspaper. For advertising rates and deadlines call Vic, Mike or Angie at 684-5454. Hog Trough Smokehouse BBQ is closed on Sunday this month, after Memorial Day they will be closed Sunday & Monday for the summer. Call Teri &Kenny for additional information at 684-5611 or online at www.hogtroughbbq.com Rancho de los Caballeros will be open through Mother’s Day, May 13th. Call for Spa Services and Mother’s Day brunch today! Spa- 684-4869 – Dining Room – 684-5484 Nana’s Sandwich Saloon summer hours are 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Monday –Friday, Sat-10am-2pm Watch for GREAT SPECIALS this summer at Nana’s and Anita’s, including $5 meals! REL Paint & Companies is offering 10% off contracting services for information contact Bob at 684-2576. Tumbleweeds Restaurant & Lounge is open from Tues-Sat – 12noon -9pm. Wednesday special Martini Madness -5-6pm $1 martinis. Friday evening campfire music with Ray Callaway, and Saturday Prime Rib special -$18.99. Call for reservations -684-5150, located at 1235 W. Wickenburg Way. The Del E. Webb Center for the Performing Arts is producing their 10th Camp Imagination from June 4-15. Registration for camp will start on May 10th from 9am-6pm at the box office on the 2nd floor of Meridian Bank. Registration materials are also online at delewebbcenter.org -call 684-6624 for details. Sponsors are also wanted to assist in providing scholarships to students. Sickles Sanitation, Inc. is proud to provide commercial garbage and recycling to all the businesses within the city limits. The following prices for our services are listed below. Please contact our office at (928) 684-0303 or view the flyer inserted in this mailing. $45.00 per 300 gal. container per month; $20.00 per 90 gal. container per month; Provide new 300 or 90 gallon commercial container; Provide recycling free of charge with garbage service; Twice a week service. Owned and operated by Everett and Patty Sickles-4081 Industrial Way, Wickenburg, Az. 85390; Los Viajeros Inn has announced that General Manager Jeff Trask after 7 months will leave his position and go back to Tucson where he resides and in hotel management. His replacement is Connie Graham. We have met Ms. Graham and look forward to her involvement with the Tourism Committee. Tip of the Stetson to Jeff and best wishes! Get out doors, learn about birds and experience this spring’s spectacular bird migration at The Hassayampa River Preserve’s International Migratory Bird Day celebration. The event will be held Sunday, May 13. Hourly bird banding demonstrations will be held from 8 until 11 a.m. and an interpretive birding walk is scheduled from 8 until 9:30 a.m. Participants should bring water and wear hats and sunscreen. Reservations are required for the walk. Call (928) 684-2772 General admission fee is $5 per person, $3 for Conservancy members. Kids and Friends of the Hassayampa members are free. The preserve is open to the general public 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday until May 16 when HRP summer hours, 7 until 11 a.m. Friday through Sunday, begin. www.nature.org/hassayampa. Photographer Patty Urlaub has a new business name and studio location. Rockin’ U Photography located at 30358 Highway 60, Suite C. You can reach Patty at (928) 671-0743. Email patty. [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> and website at:www.rockinUphotography.com Memorial Day- Thanksgiving is a day when we pause to give thanks for the things we have. Memorial Day is a day when we pause to give thanks to the people who fought for the things we have. The Chamber office will be closed on Monday, May 28th May 2012 Chamber of Commerce Hassayampa Alert The Wickenburg Chamber of Commerce “Welcomes” Its Newest Members Please Welcome and Patronize the following new members: Glendale Community College, Dr. Ron Natale 6000 W. Olive Avenue, Glendale, AZ 85302 Phone: (623)845-3000 www.GCCAZ.edu Email: [email protected] Business and Industry Training Higher Education Sponsor: Chamber Staff Bromm Auto, LLC, Ed Hunt 655 E. Wickenburg Way, Wickenburg, AZ 85358 Phone: (928)231-0314 Fax: (928)684-7378 [email protected] Automobile: Used Cars & Trucks Weather King Sheds Sponsor: Chamber Staff Wickenburg Community Services Corp., Patty Sickles, President PO Box 782, Wickenburg, AZ 85358 Phone: (928)684-3345 Fax: www.wcsc-wickenburg.org Email: [email protected] Organizations Sponsor: Charlie Petersen Arizona Centennial Train - Grand Canyon Limited Join in the excitement as the Historic Grand Canyon Limited makes a special passenger stop in Congress, AZ midway through its roundtrip excursion from Los Angeles to the Grand Canyon. It’s a once in a lifetime event in honor of our state’s 100th birthday! The public is welcome to come and view the train as it pulls into Congress May 15th and May 18th at 3PM. The Grand Canyon Limited will be picking up and dropping off passengers at the second railroad crossing on BNSF property located next to a large dirt parking lot. There are no designated parking lots for this event; however, there are plenty of temporary parking spaces around this area. For more information please contact Katie Moore at the Wickenburg Chamber 928-684-5479. Page 3 Members Helping Your Chamber! The Wickenburg Chamber of Commerce appreciates the contributions by our members to keep the Chamber a growing and dynamic organization. Referrals are vital to our success! Thank You to those who referred a new member to the Chamber last month. The Chamber recognizes their thoughtfulness and dedication to advancing this organization for the better by taking small steps to make a big difference. ***Have you “liked” the Chamber’s face book page? If not, there is no time like the present to join in the conversation - to go to the chamber Face book page from our website, see icon on top right hand side, click and then once on the page click on “like”. Town News: Wickenburg Day at Arizona Diamondbacks Game Wickenburg Boy Scouts Troop #299, led by Kevin Shumway, will be the honorary Color Guard at the pre-game ceremonies on May 12th for the Arizona Diamondbacks vs. San Francisco Giants baseball game. This is expected to be the largest Little League Day of the 2012 season with a possible sell-out at Chase Field. Advance tickets for the game sold locally are now only available on the diamondbacks website. The Town of Wickenburg Youth Sports will receive $5 from each advance ticket sold. Wickenburg Public Library Join the fun scheduled on May 5th to Celebrate the 70th Anniversary of the Public Library. From 11:00 a.m. – 10:30 p.m. activities are scheduled for youth and adults all day long. Free cake, popcorn and lemonade too! Check out the calendar of events for entire listing at [email protected] Wickenburg High School Boosters Tickets for the Wranglers Athletic Boosters’ Golf Ball Drop are still available, with cash prizes up for grabs. The Boosters plan to drop 1,000 golf balls from a helicopter onto the WHS football field within the next couple of weeks and give away $2,000 to the winners who purchased the golf balls that landed closest to the middle of the target on the filed. Tickets are $10 each and available from Jones Ford, The Wickenburg Sun, and WHS. The holder of the ticket that corresponds to the golf ball that lands closest to the target will win $1,000. The next closest will win $500 and the 3rd and 4th will win $250 each. WHS Grad Night Party Assistance to help fund the annual graduating senior class night party is needed this year. Each year the parents of the graduating senior class at Wickenburg High School, organize a safe, fun, alcohol-free evening celebrating the graduates’ accomplishments. The class size this year is 170 students. The graduation party committee is asking for any amount of donation to off-set expenses. Donations may be made to: WHS Grad Night Party Fund, % Lori Hancock, 35565 S. Quail Run Trail, Wickenburg, AZ 85390. Your may also call Lori at (928) 231-4393 or Annette Roberts at (928) 671-0312. Page 4 Chamber of Commerce Hassayampa Alert WICKENBURG CHAMBER OF COMMERCE May 2012 AMBASSADOR’S RIBBON CUTTINGS Our Ambassadors are Katie Moore, Bette Watson, Sara Spigner, Sharon Dirr, Ilene Hanson, Susan Eastman and Carol Wallace Friends of the Public Library Gloria Jepsen, Patty Sickles, Marion Davidson and MeiMei Brown and Chamber Ambassadors 928-684-3345 Avi’s Screamers Drive In Avzia Sopa, Avi Sopa-Owner, Blerim Sopa, Emine Sopa, Tina Sopa, Sebahate Sopa, Osman Sopa and Chamber Ambassadors 1151 W. Wickenburg Way 928-684-9056 Wickenburg Legal Document Preparation Service Bob Fowler, Susan Fowler and Chamber Ambassadors 928-684-1600 Reset Design Bill Kester, Sandy Kester, Filo Kester and Chamber Ambassadors 893 W. Wickenburg Way #g; Wickenburg, AZ;85390 928-232-0123 [email protected] Bromm Auto, LLC Ed Hunt, Claudia Hunt and Chamber Ambassadors 655 E. Wickenburg Way; Wickenburg, AZ 85390 928-231-0314 May 2012 Chamber of Commerce Hassayampa Alert TIP OF THE STETSON Roy Reyer, Mike Wallace-Brave Heart Design, Ginny & Bill Randall, Lois Allen, Neal & Mary Judkins, Nadine Champlin, Bashas’, Dianne Gray, Tom Hunt, Cindy Logan, Nana’s, The Wickenburg Sun, Rancho de los Caballeros, Jim & Jeanne Bansner, Town of Wickenburg. Activities Out Wickenburg Way Page 5 WICKENBURG CHAMBER OF COMMERCE *Would you like to join the Chamber Volunteer Team of Information Specialists? Come learn more about Wickenburg meet and greet people from all over the World! Contact chamber staff at 684-5479 New Young Entrepreneur Series Program YES is a committee created by and affiliated with the Wickenburg Chamber of Commerce to assist the young (ages 21-40... and yes 40 is still young) businessmen men and women in Wickenburg and the surrounding area by offering networking, educational and community service opportunities. We encourage any who are interested in attending to please join us for our first meeting May 8, 2012 on the back patio of Rancho Bar 7 from 5:307p.m. Please RSVP to Katie Moore at 928-684-5479 or at [email protected] Like us on Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/#!/WickenburgChamberYES During the “Celebrate Arizona” Arizona Highways Breakfast last month, Wickenburg’s Habitat for Humanity representatives, Cathy Berg and Bruce Yenerich receiving a check from Wells Fargo Community Banking President John Vasquez .APS Representative Patrick McDermott looks on. Travel Opportunities: Learn more about traveling to the South Pacific: September 17th – October 1st, 2012 from the comfort of your own home. View the orientation online; just follow the link on www.wickenburgchamber.com. “Explore two great countries of the Southern Hemisphere—Australia and New Zealand. From the tropical splendor of the Great Barrier Reef on Australia’s northern coast, to the ethereal beauty of glacial fjords on New Zealand’s South Island, this 15 day journey to the lands “down under” brings you the best of both countries at an enjoyable pace. Cruise Sydney Harbour and Milford Sound. Meet Australia’s wildlife-up close. Discover the wonders of Aboriginal culture. Experience Queenstown, the adventure capital of the world.” For more information or to register for these tours please contact Katie Moore at (928) 684 5479 or [email protected]. The Wickenburg Chamber of Commerce group travel excursions information for “Discover & Explore “South Pacific Wonders” to Australia & New Zealand, Sept. 17th-October 1st, and a “Discover the French Riviera” departing October 27-Nov. 3, 2012 is available from our website or by stopping by the chamber office. The packages coordinated by Collette Travel AND Chamber Discoveries is available $5,099* for AUS & NZ; and $2,199* per person for French Riviera. A trip includes round-trip airfare. *Wickenburg Chamber Members price per person. This Super Value all inclusive trips includes round trip transfers between airports, and is open to everyone so you can plan the trip with friends or family! “Celebrate Arizona” Breakfast with Arizona Highways Host Robin Sewell, sponsors and entertainer Will Dudley DC Rider Charlie Hoch checks with lead rider carrying the American Flag before the group heads out of town last month. Page 6 Chamber of Commerce Hassayampa Alert BUSINESS AFTER HOURS MIXER Thursday, May 10th Sponsored by Kokopelli Apartments on South Tegner Street. from 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. It’s a great evening out, enjoying cheer, and getting an opportunity to meet Jeff & Kathlyn Walker. Cost is $5 per person. Enjoy food & drink, visit with our host. All members & guests are invited. Call Katie Moore for information on bar sponsorships for bar sponsorships, and booking for 2013 Mixers, 6845479 Business After Hours Mixer Calendar for 2012 Clip Out and Save: Jun 14 Jul 19 Aug 16 Sept 20 Oct 18 Nov 15 Dec 13 Wickenburg Country Club Desert Caballeros Western Museum Desert Cypress Mobile Home & RV Park Wickenburg Community Hospital Los Viajeros Inn Tumbleweeds Restaurant Meridian Bank Call Carol & Katie for information on bar sponsorships for 2012 bar sponsorships, and booking for 2013 Mixers, 684-5479 1 2 4 7 8 9 10 13 14 15 16 17 18 21 22 23 24 25 28 May 2012 MAY CALENDAR Education Scholarship Review - 4:00 p.m. Street Dance Committee – 8:30 am YES Planning Committee – 12 Noon Funeral Sergio for Sergio Horcos 3:00 p.m. Wickenburg’s Got Talent – Webb Center -7pm Chamber Ex. Board – 4pm Town Council – 5:30 pm Tourism Committee – 8am YES -5:30 p.m. – Bar 7 Arts & Culture Task Force – 3pm Business after Hours Mixer -5:30 pm Mother’s Day Chamber Board Meeting – 8am Grand Canyon Train Leaves WHS Scholarship Awards Night -7pm 3rd Of July Planning Committee -8:30am Govt. Affairs Committee -2pm Transportation Committee – 4pm 100 Years, 100 Ranchers –DCWM Reception -6-8pm Museum Day – admission free Town Council -5:30 pm Community Development – 4pm Fly-In Committee -8:00 a.m. WLI Planning – 12 noon Vulture Peak Promotion Last Day of School WHS Graduation Memorial Day – Chamber Closed *Recognize this month: National Tourism Week – May 7th-11th National Teacher’s Appreciation Week – May 1st-10th National Small Business Week – May 2nd – 11th May 2012 Chamber of Commerce Hassayampa Alert Page 7 Hassayampa Alert Newsleter National Travel and Tourism - Advertising Information Week (May 5-13, 2012) The Wickenburg Sun sells advertising for the Wickenburg Chamber of Commerce, National Travel and Tourism Week (NTTW) was first established in 1984 to champion the power of travel through localized events presented in cities, states and travel businesses nationwide. This year, NTTW will take place in destinations throughout the country from May 5-13, 2012. A key component of NTTW is Travel Rally Day, taking place on Tuesday, May 8, which brings together travel workers from all sectors to highlight travel’s value as an economic force and job creator. NTTW not only unites the tourism community but also reminds our lawmakers and media how powerful the travel industry is in destinations across the country. THANK YOU TO OUR TOURISM MEMBERS! WICKENBURG HAS BEEN A DESTINATION SINCE 1863!! CHAMBER ACTIVITY REPORT APRIL NEW MEMBERS 3 MIXER ATTENDANCE 120 TELEPHONE CALLS 904 OFFICE VISITORS 1,976 MAIL INQUIRIES 1,100 QTRLY WWW.TOOLS FOR BUSINESS SUCCESS.COM 80 YTD 23 525 6,902 11,766 5,620 WWW.WICKENBURGCHAMBER.COM WWW.OUTWICKENBURGWAY.COM 4298 5,500 18,312 32,378 The Chamber 2,488 The Wild West-Tourism 2,700 22,347 21,503 FACEBOOK STATS: YTD 190 Think “Perfect Gift” Think Chamber Looking for a unique gift that won’t end up at the next white elephant party? Check out all the local gift spots in Wickenburg. The Wickenburg Chamber of Commerce has members who would be thrilled to help you find that special gift, whether it be for a birthday, anniversary, wedding or other occasion. Visit www.wickenburgchamber.com for more information. If you’re not already a member of our business organization, you should be! Contact Carol Wallace at [email protected] or (928) 684-5479. and prints the publication, which comes out the first Wednesday of each month. The newsletter is also inserted into the Wickenburg Sun at the same time, which is 3800 subscribers. Chamber membership receives their copies in the mail. To place an ad in this publication the cost are as follows; 1/8 page $40 to add color $30 additional 1/4 page $75 to add color $60 additional 1/2 page $135 to add color $90 additional Full page $250 to add color $100 additional The Chamber does accept flyer insertion with multiple flyers inside their direct mail to members. To place your flyer inside the chamber newsletter direct mail, please contact Katie at the Chamber, (928) 684-5479. The Wickenburg Sun prints for the Chamber additional materials for The Chamber, which you may want to advertise in. They include: Annual Visitor’s Guide, Bi-Annual Shopping & Dining Guide, Special Events: Official Programs. Please feel free to contact Vic, Mike or Angie with any additional questions or advertising needs. The Wickenburg Sun (928)684-5454 CHOICE AUTO GLASS, INC. Wickenburg’s Choice! Complete Mobile Service Locally owned and operated Professional Installation and Repair Insurance Claims Welcome! 684-0994 “No gimmicks, no telemarketing, just honest, quality work.” Your Community Your Newspaper Subscribe to Wickenburg’s No. 1 source for local sports, classifieds, real estate, and community news. w w w . w i c k e n b u r g s u n . c o m Page 8 Chamber of Commerce Hassayampa Alert May 2012 2012 Chairman’s Circle Members to Date CUSTOM ESTATE LOTS LUXURY RANCH VILLAS Coming Soon! RANCH COTTAGES WICKENBURG, ARIZONA Dance under the Stars to the Music of Danny Poff & Holly Jo Samsill Obtain the Public Property Report or its equivalent required by Federal and State law and read it before signing anything. 96.3 Real Country Wickenburg Fireworks & Family Fun! Tuesday, July 3, 2012 - 6:30-9:30 p.m. - Sunset Park Wickenburg, Arizona Partners with: Wickenburg Chamber of Commerce and the Town of Wickenburg Information online at: www.wickenburgchamber.com www.outwickenburgway.com (928) 684-0977 Donations are being accepted for the July 3rd Fireworks and Family Fun! Checks may be sent in any amount to: ’12 Fireworks Fund, % Wickenburg Chamber of Commerce 216 N. Frontier St., Wickenburg, AZ 85390 928-684-5852 www.MonteVistaRanch.com May 2012 Chamber of Commerce Hassayampa Alert Page 9 Page 10 Chamber of Commerce Hassayampa Alert June 2011 June 2011 Chamber of Commerce Hassayampa Alert Page 11 Page 12 Chamber of Commerce Hassayampa Alert June 2011