CHAMBER WEEKLY NEWS August 1, 2007
CLCC
CHAMBER BUSINESS
"LOOKING AT THE LAKE",
"Looking at the Lake" airs LIVE this Thursday @ 1:00PM on KGNB 1420
AM Radio
Visit http://www.canyonlakechamber.com/Newsletter/07AUGUSTNewsletter.pdf
to view the AUGUST NEWSLETTER !
KLRN PLEDGE DRIVE ~ CANYON LAKE NIGHT
AUGUST 1ST, 2007 ~ 7:30-9:30
Thanks to all who signed up to answer phones!
WATCH TONIGHT! Blue Man Group performs! Lots of fun!
Current Conditions
The US Army Corps of Engineers has been able to release a substantial
amount of water from Canyon Lake, beginning Tuesday, July 31, since
major flooding downstream has lessened and waters in Canyon Lake have
mounted. Water and weather conditions in and around our area will be
constantly evaluated, with changes relayed as usual.
Current Elevation
922.00 (2:00pm)
Normal Elevation
909.00
Release 5540 cfs
Canyon Lake
With Canyon Lake's level being approximately 13 feet above normal
elevation, some boat ramps have been affected as has some access to
these ramps and to some lake-side roads. With over 5000 cfs being
released, the lake level is steadily dropping. Comal County boat
ramps currently closed will open as water recedes, but the Corps of
Engineers boat ramps will open when the ramp area is dry. Boating
activity and fishing on Canyon Lake continues. Boat with caution due
to some debris.
COE Parks, Hiking Trails, Swim Beaches and Canyon Lake Boat Ramps #1 -
#23
North Park and Cranes Mill Park: OPEN. OPEN BOAT RAMPS #1, 2, 5, 6,
7, 8. Canyon Lake has 7 Corps of Engineers Parks, some with swim
beaches, several with hiking trails and has 23 boat ramps around its
shoreline with #11 being upriver. As of today, North Park and Cranes
Mill Park are open, with the rest closed temporarily due to high
water. A few ramps are affected at this time. Open ramps are #1, 2,
5, 6, 7, 8. Those temporarily closed are #3 and #4 within Comal Park,
#10 on the west side of Cranes Mill Park, #17 within Little Jacob's
Creek Park, and #20 and #21 within Potter's Creek Park. The Fishing
Dock is currently closed. Boating is allowed - boat with caution due
to some debris and the possibility of underwater foliage. For a
detailed map of boat ramps on Canyon Lake, including low and high
water closure levels, click here: BOAT RAMP MAP.
Guadalupe River Flow Below Canyon Dam
The current release of the Guadalupe River below Canyon Dam is 5540
cfs. Guided raft trips only; closed for tubing.
As always, we highly recommend you to check with an Outfitter before
boarding the river for the latest river conditions. Outfitters want
you to have a great time, but safety is a priority. The outfitters
listed in the above link will be aware of current conditions.
"Nobody's Waterproof, Play It Safe" Community water safety awareness
event is upcoming this Sunday! The South Texas Water Safety
Coalition, comprised of Texas Parks & Wildlife, the US Coast Guard
Auxiliary, US Army Corps of Engineers, W.O.R.D., and the Canyon Lake
Area Chamber of Commerce, is hosting this safety event for the first
time on Canyon Lake. Taking place at Boat Ramp #6 in Canyon Lake
Hills, rather than Comal Park Beach, due to high water. Visitors can
enjoy booths, giveaways, prizes, games, a live-remote from 11am-1pm by
96.1 KXXM FM Radio. Team members will visit with guests at the ramp,
in the parks and on the lake in the afternoon from 1-5pm, asking
trivia questions and giving gifts to those who answer correctly!
Visit http://www.nobodyswaterproof.com/kevinfowler.html for more
information.
For current information, you may contact the Canyon Lake Area Chamber
of Commerce at 800-528-2104 Monday - Friday 9am-5pm and Saturday
10am-2pm or the U S Army Corps of Engineers at 830.964.3341 during
business hours or call the recorded line after hours at 830-964-3342.
For level and flows, visit cceo.org, click on Guadalupe River link.
GUIDE TO RELEASE LEVELS:
100-500 cfs Recreational
500-800 cfs Challenging
800-1200 cfs Strenuous
1200-3000 cfs Extreme Caution; Experienced Boaters
Only; NO TUBING
Above 3000 cfs Dangerous; Guided Rafts Only; NO TUBING
Visit our website for fishing outfitters, boat rentals and cruises,
and other related activities. Stop by for current fishing reports!
Release refers to the amount of water being released from Canyon Lake
Reservoir into the Lower Guadalupe River in CFS (Cubic Feet per
Second). The Upper Guadalupe River is NOT affected by Canyon Lake.
The Upper River is affected by rainfall only. Please Note: To confirm
river flow downstream from the Dam, check with our local outfitters or
click here: http://cceo.org/
July's Business After-Hours Mixer was graciously hosted by Whitewater
on the Horseshoe Live Music Amphitheater and held in the lovely
Biergarten. This mixer was a huge fund-raiser for our Precinct 1 and
4 Constables, Shane Rapp and Ben Scroggin. The official amount raised
is $5,018.00!! $5 at the gate got you a chance to win a 3-night stay
and golf package at Silverleaf - Hill Country Resort's Holiday Hills
Resort in Branson, Missouri valued at $700 along with framed artwork
from Dow's Custom Framing. Global Solutions' Terry Hopper was the
winner! Other top raffle items were a 3-1/2 hour Ski Boat Rental from
Canyon Lake Boat Club at Cranes Mill Marina, two separate certificates
for 1-hour massages by Back 'N Shape, two ½ hour flight time
helicopter rides from Silver State Helicopters, two separate
certificates for massage and "La Stone" therapy massage from Healing
Hands Massage Studio and Art Gallery, and last but not least, a VIP
Skybox for 16 guests to the August 11th Spazmatics, 32 drink tickets,
8 parking passes from Whitewater on the Horseshoe Live Music
Amphitheater valued at $1,600. So, folks went away happy for their
winnings and because it all went to such a good cause. Even the huge
downpour during the mixer didn't hamper the results or the fun, as we
broke last year's record!
CANYON LAKE AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ALONG WITH ALL THE SPONSORS WILL
BE PRESENTING THE DONATIONS IN COMMISSIONERS COURT TO THE CONSTABLES
ON THURSDAY, AUGUST 9TH AT 8:15 am.
~CASH DONATIONS~
Wingert Insurance Agency ~ $500!
Rotary Club of Canyon Lake ~ $500
First State Bank ~ $350!
Wells Fargo Bank - Sattler ~ $250!
Independent Title ~ $250!
Checkered Flag Automotive ~ $100!
~BASKETS~
Community Resource & Recreation Center (CRRC)
Canyon Bend Self Storage & Canyon Lake Republican Women
American Eagle Nest Bed & Breakfast
Rockin' 'R' River Rides
Hill Country Resort
Anastasi Automotive & Towing
Rockin' 'R' River Rides
Stewart Title
Lynn D. Tiller, CPA
SAeRealty
Back 'N Shape
Mickey Ferrell Realtors/BJ Thomas
John D. Welch & Associates/Pam Welch
Silverleaf - Hill Country Resorts Time Share
Prudential Classic Realty/Dianne Thomas
Democrats of Comal County
Sattler Artisans' Alley
Alternative Pest Control
Mickey Ferrell Realtors/Norma Keeton
Rio Raft & Resort
Wells Fargo Bank - Sattler
And, if we have overlooked your generous contribution,
please let us know as soon as possible! It was absolutely
unintentional!
Even if you're on the right track, you'll get run over if you just sit
there. (Will Rogers)
BUSINESS MEMBERS: Visit our Calendar of Events and POST for FREE!
"Looking at the Lake"
The Chamber's own radio show that rocks with news!
~ Airs LIVE this Thursday ~
1:00 PM ~ 1420 AM Radio KGNB
Sponsor Spots Available Now
Expose your business to a listening audience of 65,000!
Get 8-minutes of dedicated air-time, just for you!
Get involved in one of the hottest talk-radio shows around!
The Chamber shares the cost of sponsorship!
Call Jaynellen, anytime, at 830.237.2118.
Sponsorship spots available for future shows, too.
$150 = 8 minutes just for you
Non member rate: $300
One-half hour show full of community events, new members,
local happenings and a lot of fun!
The very essence of leadership is that you have to have vision. You
can't blow an uncertain trumpet. (Theodore Hesburgh)
CANYON LAKE AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
MISSION:
The mission of the Canyon Lake Area Chamber of Commerce is to promote
business and community growth while enhancing and preserving the
quality of life.
VISION:
We, the Chamber, wish to preserve the natural beauty and rich heritage
of the Texas Hill Country be encouraging responsible commerce and
carefully managed growth, by promoting opportunities for all citizens
and by leaving a proud legacy for future generations.
The Annual Membership Meeting will be held on September 18th this
year, at CRRC (Rec Center) below Canyon Dam at 5:30pm. The new
direction will be revealed at that time.
We need the help of strong leaders in our community! If you would
like to participate in a Task Force sub-committee or would like to
discuss volunteer opportunities, please contact Jaynellen Ladd at
830.964.2223 Monday - Friday.
Behold the turtle; he makes progress only when he sticks his neck out.
(Bruce Levin)
CANYON LAKE FRIENDLY signs are available! $5 and $10.
Show your spirit by displaying a sign in your business window today!
Thank you, to Sue Sweat, publisher of Canyon Lake Views. Canyon Lake
Views were delivered in time to include in our New Member Bags
presented at July's mixer.
And, thank you, David Dow, owner of Dow's Custom Framing,
who included a great discounted coupon!
THANK YOU - Local Boys Lawn Care & Pressure Washing - for manicuring
our lawn around the Chamber Visitor's Center!!
Thank You! Robert Bradford - Dixie Electrical Services. Our big sign
will be lit, beginning TONIGHT! Watch our sign after tuning in to KLRN
TV Chanel 9!
The installation of a new part to our giant sign will happen
Thursday! Drive by and check it out! Adding our name to the sign -
Canyon Lake Area Chamber of Commerce.
LODGING MEMBERS
Please notify us of your vacancies! Visitors ask and we love to
tell! We track vacancies and make a lot of referrals to those
vacancies. Email to in...@canyonlakechamber.com or call 830.964.2223
or 800.528.2104.
The more you complain, the longer God makes you live.
NEWEST MEMBERS - Welcome, Ya'll!
LIQUOR ON THE RIVER
Justin King
1391 Fm 2673
Canyon Lake, Texas 78133
Great assortment of your favorites!
APPEARANCE PLUS
Steve Black
128 Paloma Drive
Canyon Lake, Texas 78133
sbl...@appearanceplusoftexas.com
Residential, commercial and decorative window films. 3M Authorized
Dealer Window Films. 3M Authorized Dealer Prestige Window Films.
MY ARC WORLD
Zach Godfrey & Natascha Pannell
3781 Loop 337
New Braunfels, Texas 78130
za...@myarcworld.com; nata...@myarcworld.com
CATEGORY: CONSULTING
All resource consulting group. Assisting businesses with all their
needs including print, graphic design, merchant accounts and more.
NEW ASSOCIATES
Donna Eccleston
Kimberly Cleveland
If everyone is thinking alike, then somebody isn't thinking. (George
Patton)
NEWS * NEWS * NEWS
VJ's FITNESS EXPRESS
Join us for Yoga!
Available, 2-week Yoga program
Mon. & Wed. 6-7 PM
Fri. 11-12 Noon
Villa Jean Tiller vj...@gvtc.com
Sattler Artisans' Alley & Discovery Map
Are Hosting An August Art Show
The Winner of the Art Show will have their artwork printed on 125,000
copies of the 3rd Edition of the Discovery Map of the East Hill
Country.
Join us for a reception to announce the winner on Friday, August 3rd
from 5:00-8:00PM at Sattler Artisans' Alley, 1381 Sattler Rd. next to
Super S.
For more information, contact Pam Dorfman at 830-964-3609 or Michelle
Deere at 512-415-2465.
RIVERSIDE RESORT HAS SOME SPECIAL DEALS FOR YOU!
Mention the Canyon Lake Chamber and receive a 10% discount on your
weekend stay (2 night minimum).
Mention the Canyon Lake Chamber and Book at least 3 nights Sunday
through Wednesday get unlimited Putt Putt Golf and 50% off your 3rd
night.
Mention the Canyon Lake Chamber and Book at least 2 nights Sunday
through Wednesday get unlimited Putt Putt Golf and get 20% off your
stay.
Riverside resort is located conveniently between Canyon Dam and the
Horseshoe on the Guadalupe at 13190 FM 306.
Park Phone: 830-964-3629
Contact: Mark, Kathy, James or Brittney
MEET THE LENDER Austin's FREE Premier Business Loan Fair
If needing money for your business is high on your priority list, let
the Small Business Development Program make this process easier for
you. With the common goal of "Helping Businesses Grow", more than 30
lenders will be showcased at this exceptionally well-organized
forum.
This one-of-a-kind evening proudly helps local and area business
owners by bringing together key leaders in lending. Enhancing the
event will be local experts offering two content-rich workshops:
Understanding the Loan Process ~ Getting Your Financials Ready
August 14, 2007 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Free Admission - $7.00
Parking
Palmer Events Center ~ 900 Barton Springs Road ~ Austin, Texas
RSVPs encouraged. Call 512.974.7806 or visit www.cityofaustin.org/sbdp
HABITAT FOR SAFE SENIORS has many programs in the works to better the
lives of Seniors in our community. Habitat needs your help! Programs
include: Food Pantry, Seniors Environmental Beautification, Plant a
Row, Health Service, Senior Pet Match, Ramp, Home Repair,
Environmental Clean Up, Food Delivery, and the Senior Center. More
information is available in the Chamber Visitor's Center and at
Habitat for Safe Seniors, 2174 Old Sattler Road, Startzville. Call
Rondah Savage at 830.899.2256. www.habitatforsafeseniors.com
BJ Thomas ~ Mickey Ferrell Realtors, for stocking the Visitor's Center
with "River Country" Guadalupe/Comal County & Surrounding Area Real
Estate Guide! It's very nice to have a publication to hand to folks
interested in relocating to our area! www.MickeyFerrell.com
New Life Children's Residential Treatment Center is embarking on a
three year $1,700,000 "Master Plan", which includes a chapel
conversion, a library and classrooms, a community/therapy/multi-
purpose building, a beauty shop, a small guest house, a covered
pavilion, covered pens, fenced pens and an agricultural lab for an Ag
Program, a privacy fence and landscaping! If you would like to find
out how you can help, please contact Karen Bernstein, Associate Vice
President of Development, Lutheran Social Services at 512.459.1000.
Check out Hill Country Alliance website for a vast amount of Hill
Country information by clicking here: http://www.hillcountryalliance.org/public/index.cfm
The Hill Country Alliance (HCA) is a non-profit organization whose
purpose is to raise public awareness and build community support
around the need to preserve the natural resources and heritage of the
Central Texas Hill Country. Sign up for their e-news - 'neighbor to
neighbor'. Watch for the availability of their new 2008 Hill Country
Calendar - which includes a winning photo from local member Valerie
Schroller of Alternative Pest Control, for the month of July!
EVENTS
WEDNESDAY, August 1
GRUENE HALL - John Daniels Band 7:30-11:30pm, no cover. 1281 Gruene
Drive. 629-5077. www.gruenehall.com
THURSDAY, August 2
"LOOKING AT THE LAKE" 1:00PM KGNB 1420 AM Radio.
The Chamber's OWN RADIO SHOW! Jaynellen Ladd rounds up a special
guest this week to help deliver the news, and they put on a show you
won't want to miss. Host Wayne Fanning breaks in with his own take on
things, and asks questions the audience might like to ask, making it
quite fun to hear about news, events, issues and more, including new
members and current lake and river information. www.canyonlakechamber.com.
GRUENE HALL - The Dedringers 7:30-11:30pm, no cover. 1281 Gruene
Drive. 629-5077. www.gruenehall.com
FRIDAY, August 3
LEMONADE FRIDAYS IN AUGUST - Stop in and Enjoy a Security State Bank &
Trust Tradition! Cookies and Lemonade every Friday in August.
BRAUNTEX PERFORMING ARTS THEATRE - presenting Steel Magnolias Aug 3-5;
Aug 10-12 Friday & Saturday @ 7:30pm; Sunday @ 3pm. 290 West San
Antonio, New Braunfels. 830.627.0808 www.brauntex.org
90 POINTS WINE BAR - Live Music every Friday & Saturday Nights!
Unique wine selection and retail sales. 14460 River Road 830.964.5900
sandie...@90pts.com www.90pts.com Located in the Whisper Creek
Log Cabin model home in Sattler.
Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park Hill Country ~ The English Brothers
western music show. Cowboy vittles included! 6:30pm. Reservations
877.964.3731 www.CanyonTrailChuckwagon.com
GRUENE HALL - Ezra Charles www.gruenehall.com 1281 Gruene Drive.
629-5077
DAM RED BARN - Karaoke every Friday. 964.2420
SATURDAY, August 4
BRAUNTEX PERFORMING ARTS THEATRE - presenting Steel Magnolias Aug 3-5;
Aug 10-12 Friday & Saturday @ 7:30pm; Sunday @ 3pm. 290 West San
Antonio, New Braunfels. 830.627.0808 www.brauntex.org
WHITEWATER on the Horseshoe Live Music Amphitheater - Scott Leger with
Meridian West Contact 888-405-HIDE www.floattheguadalupe.com for more
information.
90 POINTS WINE BAR - Live Music every Friday & Saturday Nights!
Unique wine selection and retail sales. 14460 River Road 830.964.5900
sandie...@90pts.com www.90pts.com Located in the Whisper Creek
Log Cabin model home in Sattler.
Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park Hill Country ~ The English Brothers
western music show. Cowboy vittles included! 6:30pm. Reservations
877.964.3731 www.CanyonTrailChuckwagon.com
DAM RED BARN - Live Music every Saturday. 964.2420
GRUENE HALL - Jeff Plankenhorn 1:00 - 5:00, no cover. Roger Clyne &
The Peacemakers (The Mother Truckers open) www.gruenehall.com 1281
Gruene Drive. 629-5077
SUNDAY, August 5
GRUENE HALL - The Hudsons 12:30-4:30pm, no cover.
Guy Forsyth 5:00 - 9:00pm. 1281 Gruene Drive. 629-5077. www.gruenehall.com
BRAUNTEX PERFORMING ARTS THEATRE - presenting Steel Magnolias Aug 3-5;
Aug 10-12 Friday & Saturday @ 7:30pm; Sunday @ 3pm. 290 West San
Antonio, New Braunfels. 830.627.0808 www.brauntex.org
MONDAY, August 6
GRUENE HALL - Brian Keane - Monday Night Still Special 7:30 -
11:30pm, no cover. 1281 Gruene Drive. 629-5077. www.gruenehall.com
TUESDAY, August 7
GRUENE HALL - Two Ton Tuesday with Two Tons of Steel. 1281 Gruene
Drive. 629-5077. www.gruenehall.com
WEDNESDAY, August 8
GRUENE HALL - Texas Renegade (CD Release) 7:30-11:30pm, no cover. 1281
Gruene Drive. 629-5077. www.gruenehall.com
She didn't know it couldn't be done, so she went ahead and did it.
(Mary's Almanac)
MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
WHITEWATER on the Horseshoe Live Music Amphitheater AUGUST 11TH:
SPAZMATICS. For more information 888-405-HIDE www.floattheguadalupe.com
BRAUNTEX PERFORMING ARTS THEATRE - presenting Steel Magnolias Aug 3-5;
Aug 10-12 Friday & Saturday @ 7:30pm; Sunday @ 3pm. 290 West San
Antonio, New Braunfels. 830.627.0808 www.brauntex.org
August 28th - Chamber Business After-Hours Mixer - 5:30pm at GVTC
Auditorium
August's host, GVTC, will welcome members from Canyon Lake Area
Chamber of Commerce, Bulverde/Spring Branch Chamber of Commerce and
Hill Country Chamber of Commerce.
Submit information for publicity to ad...@canyonlakechamber.com.
Include contact name, address, phone number, email and website for
best exposure. Please add the Chamber's link to YOUR website. For
more information about any of the above, please contact the Chamber at
830.964.2223 or 800.528.2104.
Canyon Lake Area Chamber of Commerce is located at 3934 FM 2673 and
open Monday - Friday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM and Saturday 10:00 AM - 2:00
PM. Phone is 830-964-2223. www.canyonlakechamber.com;
in...@canyonlakechamber.com or ad...@canyonlakechamber.com
The person who figures out how to harness the collective genius
of his or her organization is going to blow the competition away.
(Walter Wriston)
Thanks for reading!
Bonnie Hopper
CANYON LAKE AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
3934 FM 2673 ~ Canyon Lake, Texas 78133
830.964.2223 or 800.528.2104