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DIRECTIONS Monthly Publication of the Deer Park Chamber of Commerce June 2011 VOLUME XIX NUMBER 6 In this issue p. 1 June Luncheon p. 2 Chairman Speaks on Business Ethics p. 3 Business Growth & Dev. And Business Ethics p. 5 Membership Renewals and New Members pgs. 6 Welcoming New Members p. 8 All About Our Members June Membership Luncheon The Deer Park Chamber of Commerce would like to extend an invitation for you to attend our June General Membership Luncheon at the Republic Grill at Battleground Golf Course. Located At 1600 Georgia Street in Deer Park June 23, 2011 June Calendar June 14 Business Growth and Development Beckie Stockstill with Stockstill and Assoc. “Planning for Healthcare in Retirement” 12:00 pm ‐ Chamber Office 110 Center Street in Deer Park _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ June 16 OPEN HOUSE 3:00 p.m. ‐ Damar Construction 2832 Center Street in Deer Park 11:30 am _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ June 16 Individual Reservations: $20.00 Table of 8 Reservations: $160.00 Ribbon Cutting 3:00 p.m. ‐ ExperTox 1430 Center Street in Deer Park _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Sponsored By JSC Federal Credit Union June 23 Monthly Luncheon 11:30 a.m. ‐ Republic Grill at Battleground Golf Course _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ June 28 Our speaker will be Chad Burke, President and CEO of the Economic Alliance. He will be speaking on “Economic Development in the Houston Port Region”. Mid Morning Coffee 9:30 a.m. ‐ Alexan at Deer Park 401 W. Pasadena Blvd. In Deer Park _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Junes 30 Chamber Welcomes New Members 3:00 pm ‐ Chamber Office 110 Center Street in Deer Park • B & D Field Services • Culligan • IDEA Solutions, LLC • JLR Corporate Solutions • Kuwa Kuna 1 MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIRMAN Chairman of the Board, Jerry Mouton, gives thoughts on ethics It is said; count the cost before you do something. Doing the right thing has a cost, whether in your personal life or in business. Many people, spend so much time trying to find a short cut on how to do something when the focus should be on what is the right thing to do. On a personal or corporate level, doing the right thing is referred to as integrity. Integrity has been defined as, “Doing the right thing, even if nobody is watching”. Integrity is a concept of consistency of actions, values, methods, measures, principles, expectations, and outcomes. Wikipedia “Have the courage to say no. Have the courage to face the truth. Do the right thing because it is right. These are the magic keys to liv‐
ing your life with integrity.” (W. Clement Stone) “I don’t pretend to tell people how to live their lives other than to do the right thing and work hard. Everything else should take care of itself.” (Dave Anderson) In business or life, it is not a matter of if, but when, problems will arise. Problems are what most of us do not like, or want to deal with, but yet it is what will define us in many ways. Find the biggest problem in life and solve it. This is what Donald Trump defines as success. When problems arise, doing the right thing is the guiding principle that we should all use in our businesses. And success will follow. Success is the achievement of something desired, planned, or attempted. (The Free Dictionary) Final thoughts: Forest Gump says, “Stupid is as stupid does”. So, do our actions define what is? So what if, “Smart is as smart does”? Is success as simple as doing the right thing? Success is something we all want, but is defined by the simple principle of discipline. Disci‐
pline in our actions can define what is smart or not. So, start today with a simple thought of, doing the right thing. God Bless, Jerry Mouton
2 BUSINESS ETHICS Business ethics is the behavior that a business adheres to in its daily deal‐
ings with the world. The ethics of a particular business can be diverse. They apply not only to how the business interacts with the world at large, but also to their one‐on‐one dealings with a single customer. Many businesses have gained a bad reputation just by being in business. Business Growth and
Development
To some people, businesses are interested in making money, and that is the bottom line. It could be called capitalism in its purest form. Making money is not wrong in itself. It is the manner in which some businesses conduct themselves that brings up the question of ethical behavior. Good business ethics should be a part of every business. There are many Tuesday, June 14 at 12:00 pm
factors to consider. When a company does business with another that is "Brown Bag Meeting " and will be held at the
chamber office.
ciation? The first business has a responsibility and it is now a link in the considered unethical, does this make the first company unethical by asso‐
chain of unethical businesses. 110 Center Street in Deer Park
Beckie Stockstill Cobb of
In the end, it may be up to the public to make sure that a company ad‐
heres to correct business ethics. If the company is making large amounts of Stockstill and Associates will be speaking on
money, they may not wish to pay too close attention to their ethical be‐
“Planning for Healthcare in Retirement”
havior. There are many companies that pride themselves in their correct business ethics, but in this competitive world, they are becoming very few and far between. PLEASE NOTE:
THERE WILL BE NO
GENERAL MEMBERSHIP
LUNCHEON
IN THE MONTH OF
JULY
WE HOPE THAT YOU ARE
ENJOYING YOUR SUMMER
3 Renewing Their Commitment These individuals, organizations and firms have renewed their financial commitment to the growth of our community through their continued investment in the chamber: 17 ‐ 50 Years 16 ‐ 6 Years 1 ‐ 4 Years Deer Park Lumber Company 50 years DeJean Construction Company, Inc. 16 years South Shore Harbour 4 years Wayne Riddle Insurance Agency 30 years Tropical Chill 16 years Cattle Drive B‐B‐Q 4 years InfraSource Dashiell, LLC 29 years Sue Smith 16 years Alliance Health Resources Mobile Division, LTD 4 years Solvay Chemicals 24 years Thomason Jewelry Co. 16 years Sam's Club 3 years Oates Industries, Inc. 24 years Sterling Bank ‐ Deer Park 14 years Tommy & Sheila Ginn 2 years Shell Federal Credit Union 23 years Schwan's Global Supply Chain, Inc. 11 years No‐Name Bar‐B‐Q 2 years Associated Credit Union of Texas 23 years Clay Development & Construction, Inc. , 9 years Serendipity Gift Shop 2 years Edward Jones Investments 22 years Rosewood Funeral Home 9 years Today's Vision – Fairmont 2 years CC Industrial Supply Co., Inc. 20 years Dearon & Audrey Bailey 8 years ODIN, LTD. Industrial Demolition 2 years TOTAL PETROCHEMICALS USA, INC. 18 years Certified Safety Specialists, LLC 8 years Glenwood Trails Apartments 1 year Charles Campbell, DDS, MAGD 17 years Golden Specialty, Inc. 8 years DaCott Energy Management 1 year Jean Glidewell 7 years Bridgewater Events 1 year Deer Park I.S.D. Career and Technical Education 6 years Ella G. Yarish 6 years The Chamber Welcomes New Members Conco Industrial Services IDEA Solutions, LLC 818 W. 13th Street Deer Park, Texas 77536 281‐476‐4447 Robert Drey [email protected] Industrial Services 2231‐B Center Street, #156 Deer Park, Texas 77536 832‐232‐4461 Jenny Watt [email protected] Free Web Data Services Kuwa Kuna 401 McDermott, #1505 Deer Park, Texas 77536 832‐260‐2697 Chris Watt [email protected] Web Streaming Services 5 Meadows Counseling Center Quick Pawn 4650 Center Street Deer Park, Texas 77536 832‐794‐0646 Julia Meadows, LPC [email protected] Psychotherapist 1230 Center Street Deer Park, Texas 77536 281‐542‐9100 John Bogar Pawn Shops Welcoming New Members On May 19, 2011 the Deer Park Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors, Staff and members welcomed five new businesses to the chamber membership. They networked between each other, gained valuable information on each of their businesses, enjoyed refreshments and had a great time making awesome contacts. CARPET DIRECT’s, Becky VanHout, explained to the group how her business brings the highest quality products to the consum‐
ers at the lowest possible price. Carpet Direct provides onsite estimates and brings samples to their consumers. They also or‐
der their carpet direct from the mill, which makes it possible for them to offer their customers the lowest possible price on carp‐
pet. *Carpet Direct can be contacted at 713‐385‐3797 or visit them on the web at www.carpetdirect.com* COLLATERAL SERVICES, Noelle Shultz, explained how Collateral Services is dedicated to helping credit unions and other financial institutions reduce their net charge offs on repossessed collateral. They have over 50 years of combined experience in the new and used automotive industry, we have the knowledge and resources needed to obtain maximum recovery dollars for your re‐
possessed vehicles and recreational equipment. *Collateral Services can be contacted at 713‐419‐1340 or visit them on the web at www.collateralms.net* KLOTZ ASSOCIATES, INC., Senior VP, Tom Ramsey, gave the group information on the Houston based Klotz Associates and how they are a Texas‐based civil engineering firm with an emphasis on public works and infrastructure projects. For 26 years, their expertise has included public utilities, traffic and intelligent transportation systems, municipal services, road and bridge, land development, storm water, TxDOT, airport, toll road, transit and rail projects. *Klotz Associates, Inc. can be reached at 281‐589‐
7257 or on the web at www.klotz.com* POSTAL PUBLICATIONS representatives, Denise Joshua and Traci Taylor Smith, explained how their monthly direct mailer, Postal Publications, benefitted businesses by showcasing area businesses discount coupons and information. *To advertise with Postal Publications please contact Denise Joshua at 281‐488‐5203* S.T.A.R. SERVICES owner, Leisha Petty, gave her story on how she worked for the IRS doing tax audits when the realization hit her that she would rather be helping businesses. She then decided to open her own business, S.T.A.R Services. Leisha is com‐
mitted to preparing her clients for their tax audits, protecting their best interests throughout the process, and helping to pre‐
vent future errors. *Allow her to help your business by contacting S.T.A. R. Services at 713‐677‐1087* 6 It’s All About Our Members Burleson Florist BeautiControl Burleson Florist was purchased January 25, 2006 by three brothers Cathie Crate brings over 10 years of experience to the Deer Park who have been in the retail floral industry for 49 years. area with BeautiControl...the largest growing beauty business in the world. Celebrating 30 years, BeautiControl brings you quality They specialize in all facets of the floral industry including tradi‐
and top‐of‐the line skin care, cosmetics, and spa treatments at a tional, commercial and corporate accounts, as well as special reasonable prices. events and weddings. They also have diversity in their staff of over 35 employees which gives them a vast pool of creativity from With fast‐paced stressful lives BeautiControl can bring the latest which to pull. There are designers on staff who are Certified Texas and greatest in bath and body spa treatments to your home or Master Florists, those who have won national design competi‐
office to rejuvenate, relax, and renew. tions, and free lance designers on the cutting edge who hold in‐
Would you like to escape for an hour, or experience “cutting house training seminars. edge” products to look 5‐10 years younger? For more informa‐
In an effort to be on the cutting edge of customer service technol‐ tion or to schedule your spa escape or make over, contact Cathie ogy, Burleson Florist will soon have the ability to notify the sender at 281‐478‐4260, 713‐829‐1550, or e‐mail her at pieno‐
via email, fax, and voice of delivery completion. [email protected]/ccrate. The Wheelhouse The Wheelhouse is a non‐profit donor supported organization that provides residential care and counseling to alcoholic men. The program is based on the 12 step recovery program of Alcohol Anonymous. The Wheelhouse two step program consists of an intensive 30 day ‘’drying out period’’, and a second 90 day phase that prepares clients to re‐enter society and seek outside employ‐
ment . The Wheelhouse derives most of its funding from individual and corporate donations as well as annual fund raisers. The commu‐
nity also contributes in‐kind gifts. Residents perform community service for area organizations. They are also responsible on a volunteer basis for all maintenance, repair work, and the preparation of meals. Houston Area Safety Council HASC is a not‐for‐profit association with a mission of building safer workplaces by improving the quality and integrity of the workforce. HASC offers over 500 courses in a variety of areas; including basic and specialized safety, health and environmental training, as well as contractor pre‐qualification, substance abuse program management and background screening solutions. HASC now has two convenient locations to better serve the com‐
munity. In addition their headquarters on 13th Street in Deer Park, they have their state‐of‐the‐art 10,000 square foot NASA Annex at the southeast corner of 1‐45 and NASA Road 1. Over 400 computers provide simultaneous computer‐based‐training at the two locations. Visit www.hacsc.com or call (888) 955 ‐ SAFE [955‐7233] 8 2011 Board of Directors DIRECTIONS A publication for members and friends of The Deer Park Chamber of Commerce 110 Center Street, Deer Park, Texas, 77536 Phone: (281) 479‐1559
Jerry Mouton Chairman of the Board Tim Culp President Website: www.deerpark.org