CHAMBER WEEKLY - November 1, 2006
CLCC
'STARS OVER CANYON LAKE' - Canyon Lake Chamber of Commerce &
Tish's Décor & More invites you to participate in our "Stars Over
Canyon Lake" Christmas Project. The STARS will brighten the skies and
businesses of our community attracting many visitors to our area and at
the same time benefiting two of our very worthy community non-profit
organizations. There are two sizes of stars - a 3-foot for $45 and a
4-foot for $65. $10 from the sale of each star will be donated to New
Life Children's Treatment Center and the CRRC - Community Resource
and Recreation Center. The 4-foot star is on a stake and both are
outlined with rope lights. They can be mounted on a roofline, porch or
staked in the ground. The Canyon Lake Chamber of Commerce encourages
all businesses to get behind this project and light up Canyon Lake! In
an effort to join together all sides and areas of the lake, our plan is
to place four sponsored STARS in each of our three main towns -
Startzville, Sattler and Hancock. We are seeking Sponsors for each
star at a cost of $65 each. Sponsors will be mentioned in this weekly
email, during "Looking at the Lake", our weekly radio show and
included in the December/January Newsletter. Our hope is also that
many businesses will purchase these STARS to help benefit New Life and
CRRC, or simply join in the community spirit and put up your own
lighted stars and star decor!
Get behind the Project and Light Up Canyon Lake! 964-6050.
THANK YOU!
Sattler
1) Lynn D. Tiller, CPA /VJ's Fitness Express
2) Hill Country Chiropractic
Startzville
Your Name Could Be Here
Hancock
Your Name Could Be Here
"LOOKING AT THE LAKE" KGNB 1420 AM Radio Show, Thursday, 1:00 PM
Tune in on Thursdays at 1:00pm to KGNB 1420 AM to listen to Looking at
the Lake, our 30-minute show focused on local issues, news, membership,
announcements and events going on for the upcoming 7-day period. We
offer our members the opportunity to sponsor this show each week. The
sponsor's spot is a 'dedicated 8-minutes' plus four 15-second
mentions throughout the program. Write your own script, perform it
yourself, or we will have someone present it for you. We began a new
13-week cycle of shows this week and are seeking Sponsors. As a
sponsor, you would host one show every four weeks (approximately) and
be billed after each show airs. A previous cost for this show was $300
per show. We just entered into a new commitment with KGNB for one year!
With the new commitment, our new cost for each show is $250. This is
a great deal and the Chamber passes on the savings to you by charging
exactly what we are charged. If you are interested in securing a spot
to promote your business throughout Comal, Hayes and Guadalupe Counties
to over 65,000 listeners, please contact Jaynellen Ladd at 830-964-2223
or by email to exe...@canyonlakechamber.com. Take advantage of this
specially priced deal for Chamber Members, and expose your business.
HILL COUNTRY BUSINESS EXPO
November 18, 2006 Noon - 4:00 p.m. @ CRRC (below Canyon Dam)
Participants: Blind Graphics, B. J. Thomas & The Pro Team, Royal
Cheesecakes, Small Favor Florist, Helen's Variety, Alamo Title
Company, T Bar M Resort & Conference Center, Edward Jones Investments,
VJ's Fitness Express/Lynn D. Tiller, CPA, GVTC, Wingert Insurance
Agency, Countrywide Home Loans-Canyon Lake, Prudential Classic
Realty-Diane Thomas.
We have reached our half-way mark for vendors! Only NINE DAYS
remaining to secure your spot! Register now! This innovative idea is
sure to bring together retail, restaurant, services and information
booths in a way never before available! With crowds expected of
300-400 people, this is the event to utilize in exposing your business
before a captivated audience coming to see what our hill country has to
offer. This year's Expo offers our businesses something new - you
may actually sell your business's items at this event. Included will
be a contest of soups among restaurants. Prepare your best to be
judged for an award. Set up a comprehensive booth full of information
about all aspects of your business, and be on hand to answer questions
or entice interest, plus hand out information visitors can take with
them. Bring hot and/or cold food items you would like to offer for
sale to hungry folks - because just a taste and you know they'll
visit you at your restaurant! Or, give away free samples! Have
'To-Go' menus available for pick-up! Set up and decorate your
booth to attract attention and strategically place your retail items
for best exposure. Sell or display - this year the choice is yours!
Booths will be assigned on a first come-first paid basis. Set up times
will be 9:00am - 12:00pm on Nov. 18th. We are asking for two door
prizes per booth to be submitted and awarded throughout the event.
Once applied, you will receive an Exhibitor Agreement Package by mail.
Please direct questions to Pam Welch at 830-899-3400 or B.J. Thomas at
830-905-7100. Applications for Booths are available at the Chamber and
also online: www.canyonlakechamber.com. If mailing, please submit to
CLCC, 3934 FM 2673, Canyon Lake, Texas, 78133.
BOOTH COSTS
Members $40
Members, Non-Profit $25
Non Members $50
Non Members Non-Profit $35
Electricity $10
BOOTH APPLICATIONS AND PAYMENT
MUST BE RECEIVED BY NOVEMBER 10, 2006.
CANYON LAKE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Business After-Hours Mixer will be
hosted by Super S Foods November 28, 2006 @ 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Super S
- Startzville is located at 8010 FM 2673, Startzville. Join us to
network, enjoy refreshments, have fun! Drawings for Door Prizes! If
you would like to rent a table to highlight your business - only $10
- contact Bonnie. Call the Chamber for information - 964-2223.
Please submit all articles and information to
ad...@canyonlakechamber.com by Friday each week for this publication,
Chamber Weekly News. This email will focus on community events and
happenings for a twelve-day period, Wednesday - Sunday, beginning in
November. Please be specific in your requests as to where you would
like us to post or publish your information, as we have many avenues:
two signs, radio show, Chamber Weekly News, Chamber Chat, monthly
Newsletter, our website, the online Calendar of Events. Please
remember to post your events for free to the Calendar of Events. Feel
free to send thoughts or ideas to us at ad...@canyonlakechamber.com.
If you would like us to list your 2007 events in our 'Calendar of
Events' Brochure, please contact us with all the information -
Date, Name of Event, Time, Location, Host. Our brochures are available
to view and print from our website.
TICKETS AVAILABLE AT THE CHAMBER
WINELESS CHEESE PARTY - Pilot Club of Canyon Lake presents
"Plymouth Rocks!" Tuesday, November 14, 2006, 2:00 p.m. @ GVTC
Auditorium. Tickets $10.
LAKE & RIVER INFORMATION
Lake Level and CFS: 902.16 and 66cfs.
12 BOAT RAMPS OPEN.
BOAT RAMP CLOSURES: #2, #5, #7, #10, #13, #16, #22, #23
BOAT RAMP SEASONAL CLOSURES: #3, #4, #18
PARK CLOSURES: Closed Sept. 30, 2006: Canyon Park, Canyon Park Beach,
Comal Park. Closing Oct. 31, 2006: North Park, Overlook Park,
Crane's Mill Park and Potter's Creek Park will remain open year
round.
COUNTY BOAT RAMP REVAMPING: Taking advantage of the low water level,
Comal County commissioners approved a contract to 'cross-grid' the
county's eight boat ramps on Canyon Lake. In response to concern
about the difficulty of launching and exiting the old, slick type
county boat ramps, cross-grid grinding and scoring of the boat ramp
concrete surface will help provide the needed traction when folks are
trying to put their boats into the water and especially when they are
pulling out of the water. Work on each ramp will take about a day and
will be completed in this order: #1 (done today!), #2, #5, #6, #7, #8,
and #22. #23 is completed.
Pick up current fishing reports at the Visitor's Center.
We have new, color River Road maps in stock - available for $4.
Better bend than break. ~ Carl W. Buechner
MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
CANYON LAKE BUSINESS NETWORK
November 16th @ Papa Joe's Restaurant (Startzville area) 6:00 -
7:00 PM
Canyon Lake Business Network. This month's topic, 'The Seven
Yeses', is presented by Jim Hawkins with Ensenada Shores and a
Toastmaster. 'The Seven Yeses' will create an alignment between
you and your clients. Join other business members with similar
interests- which should make for a great exchange of ideas and
information. This is a FREE SERVICE for everyone! We realize everyone
is very busy, however, these sessions will continue based on interest
and attendance, so please make a point of participating. Bring
questions, get answers! Exchange business cards, ideas and learn to
network with others, creating a strong support base for yourself.
Please remember to R.S.V.P. so the host can provide enough snacks! $2
at the door. Drinks will be available for purchase. Kindly R.S.V.P. to
the Chamber at 964-2223 or ad...@canyonlakechamber.com.
CHRISTMAS PARADE submitted by Robert Maxwell Case
The 28th Annual Canyon Lake Christmas Parade will be held on the second
Saturday of December, December 9, 2006, starting at 11:00 a.m. Last
year's parade was watched by a crowd of more than 1000 and included
dozens of parade units, many of which will be returning this year.
Grand Marshall of this year's parade is Comal County Sheriff Bob
Holder. Startzville Realtor Jeani Richie of Mickey Ferrell Realtors
will again be Master of Ceremonies. Linda Epley of Canyon Bend Storage
and Robert Maxwell Case, Entertainer, return to the Parade Committee.
Numerous participants and sponsors are letting us know they will be a
part of the parade again this year.
Entry Forms have been mailed to last year's participants. The Entry
Form is also available on the Chamber website. Prize categories will be
"Christmas Past," "Christmas Present," and "Christmas Future." Entry
forms should be returned to the Chamber office no later than Friday,
November 17, 2006. As usual the Chamber reserves the right to have the
one and only Santa Claus. Let's make the 28th Annual Canyon Lake
Christmas Parade the best one yet!
WINTER TEXANS
CANYON LAKE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE is hosting the 2007 Winter Texan
Reception being held February 8, 2007 from 10:00 a.m. - Noon, at
CRRC. Near 200 guests attended last year. This year, like last, there
will be entertainment, food, door prizes and fun getting together! The
Chamber is adding a new feature - information tables! You may
'rent' one-half of a 6 ft. table to display your information, and
of course, be on hand to answer questions and tell about your business,
for only $10. Watch for details to come as the time nears. Space will
be limited. On the same note, we also give away "Welcome" bags to
our guests, so be thinking about what you would like us to include in
the bag on your behalf!
Visit the Chamber's Winter Texan Webpage online through
www.canyonlakechamber.com. As a member, you may place a free
Classified Ad 'targeting' Winter Texans. Take a look at the
Coupons, too. Free posting for members!
Winter Texan Packages are on hand for online requests or walk-ins at
the Chamber's Visitor Center. If you would like to add your
information to these packages, please call for details - 964-2223
(Bonnie or Jaynellen), or drop it off at 3934 FM 2673.
You don't get to choose how you're going to die. Or when. You can only
decide how you're going to live. Now. ~ Joan Baez
NEWS
Ed's Old Windmill Restaurant offers a special 10% discount on any
entrée to those who have the back of his specially marked business
card stamped by a local Canyon Lake Business (daily specials not
included). Cards available at Ed's and Canyon Lake Chamber of
Commerce.
Hideout on the Horseshoe offers their guests $12 per day shuttle to and
from Wurstfest with no fighting the traffic or finding a place to park.
Non-guests can ride for $18 per person per round trip. Stop by to
pick up a 'Buy One, Get One Free' tickets, offered on the Wurstfest
website. Call for information for shuttle trips: 830-964-4540. Begins
Nov. 3, 2006 - Sunday, Nov. 12, 2006.
Boat N Go offers their 'take' on the recent consumption advisory
issued by the Texas Department of State Health Services in a 'Canyon
Lake Friendly' kind of way. Visit their website to read:
http://www.boatngo.com/.
Kindness can become its own motive. We are made kind by being kind. ~
Eric Hoffer
UPCOMING
CANYON LAKE DRUG-FREE SPURS YOUTH BASKETBALL LEAGUE - Register at
CRRC (Rec Center). Limited to 21 teams. Registrations forms available
at the Chamber and CRRC. 964-3003. Fax form to 964-3036.
Canyon Lake Art Guild: Paint Days November 13 at the Garden Gate Café
in Sattler. All local artists are invited to attend. Bring paint
brushes, whatever you are working on and come paint with others! Patsy
Keim will present a short demonstration and there is a $3 charge for
room rental. 11:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Call Patsy at 964-4052 for
information.
November 14, 2006: The Pilot Club of Canyon Lake presents A Musical
Comedy about Pilgrims and Indians creating Mayflower mayhem,
"Plymouth Rocks", at the popular annual event. Wineless Cheese
Party, benefiting Tye Preston Memorial Library Summer Reading Program
and other Pilot Outreach Projects. 2:00-4:30PM. GVTC Auditorium,
36101 FM 3159 at Hwy 46, Smithson Valley. Donation $10.00. 899-7799
or 899-6928 for information. Food and "Faux Zinfandel". Some other
things the Pilot Club does are the Brain Minders Puppet Show, Safety
Programs at elementary schools, Bicycle Rodeo at Mountain Valley
Elementary School promoting bicycle safety giving the Winners new
safety helmets, The Tye Preston Summer Reading Program, and a special
section of books for children and adults experiencing brain-related
problems.
G-n-G TOURS: November 18th is a trip to the Texas Treasure with some
open space. November 28, 29 is Coushatta. Take a load off and
"Travel the Safe Way!" Contact Gloria Swank, 899-5513 or
888-733-7324, or email to glo...@gngtours.com. Visit the website for a
printable brochure and future trips: www.gngtours.com.
November 21: VFW Post 8800 - Veteran's Day Out @ 10:00 a.m. The
VFW is seeking donations of hygiene care package items for men and
women of the Veteran's hospital including boxers, socks, t-shirts,
sports bras, and panties in S, M, L, and XL for 30-50 patients.
Veteran's Day Out is a catered event for these folks in need who are
hospital bound. To help or for more information contact Paul or Susan
Nees at 830-227-5814. The VFW Post 8800 is also collecting food for
Christmas Baskets for 10-12 families (veterans and local) plus gifts.
They have a tree with name tags and details for choosing a beneficiary.
Call Paul or Susan.
CRRC (Community Rec Center) is planning the 1st Annual Seniors Prom to
be held on February 17th at 6:00 p.m. Catered dinner, adult beverages,
Prom Photos, and awards will be presented. Formal dress is optional!
All seniors in the Canyon Lake, New Braunfels, and surrounding areas
are invited to attend. For PROM information, Call Kristi at 964-3003.
EVENTS
WEDNESDAY, NOV 1
Happy Hump Day!
THURSDAY, NOV 2
"Looking at the Lake", Canyon Lake Chamber of Commerce's
half-hour radio show, airs on KGNB 1420 AM Radio each Thursday @ 1:00
pm. This week hear from Larry Jones of Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park
Hill Country along with Chamber Executive Director Jaynellen Ladd,
Kristi Drugg of CRRC, plus radio host Wayne Fanning. Be entertained
while catching up on local news, events and announcements.
The Shanty Club - Bill's Karaoke Night! 12100 FM 306, Sattler.
964-3932
FRIDAY, NOV 3
SATURDAY, NOV 4
31st Chicken Spaghetti Dinner sponsored by Canyon Lake #1103 Order of
the Eastern Star. 4:00 - 7:00 PM. Held at Canyon Lake Masonic Lodge,
187 Madrona Drive, Startzville. Chicken spaghetti, salad, bread, pie,
tea and coffee. Donations: $7 adult, $3 child. Take Outs Welcome
VFW Post 8800 in Startzville hosts a huge Rummage Sale! Come discover
stuff you never knew you wanted! Today 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. FM
2673 across from Dollar General.
THE SHANTY CLUB - Lucky Tubbs. 12100 FM 306. 964-3932.
SUNDAY, NOV 5
Click here to visit our online Calendar of Events:
http://localtechservice.com/webcal/calendar.php#
MONDAY, NOV 6
Tonight's gate proceeds at Wurstfest benefit the United Way of Comal
County!
THE SHANTY CLUB - Monday Night is Ladies Night. 75 cent drafts,
$1.00 off food! 12100 FM 306. 964-3932.
TUESDAY, NOV 7
Visit www.canyonlakechamber.com. View discount coupons!
WEDNESDAY, NOV 8
Visit www.canyonlakechamber.com. Add your event to the Calendar of
Events - free to members!
The Canyon Lake Art Guild holds its November meeting today at the GVTC
Auditorium at noon. Refreshments and social hour begins at noon,
followed by a short business meeting. Mr. Scott Jarish, co-owner of
764 West, will be giving a presentation on custom picture framing for
working artists entitled: "Who's Afraid of Custom Framing?"
Hill Country Democratic Women Monthly Meeting. Noon. Call for details
830-980-7776.
For more information on these and other events, please visit our
website, www.canyonlakechamber.com and go to Calendar of Events. Click
on any specific event for more information. Click on 'Add Event'
to add your own event! Free to members.
Come by the Chamber for walking trails info and more! Shop local and
eat out! Free maps!
If you were arrested for kindness, would there be enough evidence to
convict you? ~ Unknown
Thanks for reading!
CANYON LAKE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
3934 FM 2673 Canyon Lake, Texas 78133
830-964-2223 * 800-528-2104
ad...@canyonlakechamber.com
www.canyonlakechamber.com