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WE HIT THE BIG TIME! We are now able to accept Credit Card Payments!
Visa, MasterCard and Discover. You may pay your annual dues, radio
show, sponsorships plus event fees and more!

Canyon Lake Chamber of Commerce is in full-swing of

the 9th Annual BBQ Cook-off preparations!

April 28, 2007

This is your Chamber's ONLY fund raising event of the year! We depend
on our SPONSORS of this BBQ to support your Chamber from year to
year. Your Chamber plans to grow and develop along with your
community, however, we are at the mercy of our supporters! Please
visit the link below to see how this BBQ can work for you by viewing
the Sponsorship Letter, Levels and Benefits. We look forward to
hearing from you this year, and to seeing you at

the 9th Annual BBQ Cook-Off!

Thanks to our first BBQ Sponsors!

Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority (GBRA),

Prudential Classic Realty - Dianne Thomas;

Moving Waters Foundation,

Canyon Bend Self Storage,

Jan Kennady, County Commissioner, Pct. 4.

Visit our website for complete sponsorship information, including
Sponsorship Levels, Sponsorship Benefits and more! Click here for the
best opportunity of the year: http://www.canyonlakechamber.com/PDF%27s/SPONSORSHIPVOLUNTEERFORM.pdf

MARCH 2007 NEWSLETTER is now online! Click here:
http://www.canyonlakechamber.com/Newsletter/07MARCHNewsletter.pdf

Community Survey form, Business Network flyer, Winter Texan Reception
photos and details, February Mixer photos, Honor Guard Program, 9th
Annual Bar-B-Que details plus Sponsorship and Auction information, New
Members! Mixer Schedule for 2007, Small Business info, Ribbon Cutting
photos, Calendar of Events, Monthly Meeting Schedule, Mixer Flyer and
Pilot Club of Canyon Lake Spring Fling announcement!

Leadership is action, not position. ~ Donald H. McGannon

CANYON LAKE BUSINESS NETWORK's March Meeting is open to the general
public and all are invited, is scheduled for Thursday, March 15, 2007
from 6:00 - 7:00PM. Please note the change in location: It will be
held at Garden Gate Cafe. Bring $2 for a snack! This month's topic
is "Smart Savings for Your Work Place", presented by Bob Escobedo of
P.E.C. If you have any questions about the meeting, contact B. J.
Thomas at 210-602-7446. R.S.V.P. to the Chamber at 964-2223. The
Business Network is for the entire community, so take advantage of
free information!

The 2007 Canyon Lake & Guadalupe River Visitor

& Relocation Guide is HERE!

Chamber Business Directory is in the back! Stop by your Visitor's
Center and

get your free copy today! Thank you Times Guardian!

If we keep doing what we're doing, we're going to keep getting what
we're getting. ~ Stephen R. Covey

CANYON LAKE CHAMBER READIES COMMUNITY SURVEY

The Canyon Lake Guadalupe River Economic Development Committee, which
is a committee of the Canyon Lake Chamber of Commerce, has readied a
Community Survey consisting of various key questions vital for future
planning and business attraction. This survey is attached, linked
below and can be found at businesses throughout the Canyon Lake area,
with boxes available at Security State Bank & Trust in Hancock, Super
S Foods in both Startzville and Sattler, plus the Chamber of Commerce
Visitor's Center. Committee members are also taking the surveys to
local churches, retail businesses, restaurants and banks. Deadline
for the survey will be March 31, 2007. FAX, EMAIL, MAIL OR SUBMIT IN
PERSON. You may request the form be sent to you by email from our
website or email to ad...@canyonlakechamber.com! See below! The
Chamber will make the results available soon after that. All Canyon
Lake area residents are encouraged to participate.

For further information, call the Canyon Lake Chamber of Commerce at
964-2223. Fax to 964-3209. Drop off or mail to CLCC, 3934 FM 2673,
Canyon Lake, Texas 78133.

SURVEY FORMS - CLICK HERE:

Link to Word Doc: http://www.canyonlakechamber.com/chamber_survey/ChamberSurvey.doc

Link to PDF Form: http://www.canyonlakechamber.com/chamber_survey/ChamberSurvey.pdf

The Chamber MASCOT? Sounds a little fishy, don't it? Would you like
to be among the local masses, yet go unrecognized? Would you like to
know how to entertain a crowd and amuse the public incognito without
having to say a word? Contact the Chamber if you are interested in
participating in our mascot program! A few lucky people will be
selected to help with this fantastically fun & fishy promotion!
Jaynellen at 964-2223.

ACCOG SPRING LAKE/RIVER CRUISE, San Antonio Car Clubs - Saturday,
March 24th; cruising by Overlook Park/Guadalupe River 9-2pm; Hosted by
Canyon Lake Chamber of Commerce, who will greet over 200 members of
the SA Car Club and provide a sneak peek at The Gorge and the
Guadalupe River Trail. Canyonlakechamber.com or 964-2223.

"Looking at the Lake" KGNB 1420 AM Radio Show Thursdays @ 1:00 PM

$150 gets you 8 minutes dedicated air time!

Upcoming spots available: May, June, July

Expose your business to a listening audience of 65,000! Well into our
second year of broadcasting weekly, the Chamber's weekly radio show,
"Looking at the Lake", airs each Thursday at 1:00 PM. Listening this
week! Secure your sponsorship spot before it is gone! Sponsors
receive a full 8 minutes dedicated to their business, per show, plus
recognition in other Chamber media. Commit to the 13-week cycle to
receive payment plan options. If you are interested, contact
Jaynellen Ladd, Executive Director of Canyon Lake Chamber of Commerce,
at 964-2223.

THANK YOU Pedernales Electric! Canyon Lake Chamber of Commerce was
generously presented with a $1,000.00 check from PEC honoring our
Chamber: "In grateful recognition of your service in our community and
for lighting the way for members throughout our territory. Thank you
for your contributions to the quality of life in your communities."

MIX IT UP RIGHT HERE:

Chamber Business After Hours Mixer

Tuesday, March 27, 2007 ~ $2 Admission

Riverside Resort

13190 FM 306

6:00-8:00PM

Join us in welcoming the Chamber's newest members

with an evening of food, fun and prizes!

This event is sponsored by

Riverside Resort

Barnard-Donegan Insurance

Canyon Lake Chamber of Commerce

See You There!

If you would like to HIGHLIGHT your business with a Member Highlight
Table at our monthly mixers, please contact Bonnie at 964.2223. Only
$10 secures your guaranteed visible spot among our monthly mixer
guests.

Please note location! $2 Admission ~ Guests: RSVP to 964-2223

Canyon Lake Chamber of Commerce is in full-swing of

the 9th Annual BBQ Cook-off preparations!

Submitted by Linda Epley, Co-Chairman of BBQ

Mark your calendars for our 9th Annual BBQ Cook-Off on April 28, 2007
at Rio Raft & Resort on River Road. We need your help.

We are looking for fun-loving volunteers to help. We have Set Up Day
on Thursday from 1:00 - 5:00 at Rio Raft on River Road and need help
with collecting materials, supplies, putting dance floor together,
tents together etc. Friday we are still doing last minute setting up
and arranging and need help from (9:00 - ?). Saturday is the event
from 10:00 - 9:00 and we need help with Parking 3 hr shifts
9:30-12:30; 12:30-3:30; 3:30-7:00. We also need help picking up trash
on a scheduled routine, especially before the live auction starts.
Please help us wherever you can and let me know when (day and time) by
e-mail. Please include your phone number or call me at 964-2461, my
home phone.

I am also looking for volunteers to bake pies or cakes to be served
with the BBQ plate that can be purchased at the BBQ (brisket from the
cook-off teams). Please let me know if you can bake a pie or cake,
also.

We have several teams already signed up and looking for a few more to
add to our 'family'. We thank all the teams that have signed up
already: Bad Boys & Rowdy Girls, Big Ceader, Big Daddy Double Barrel,
Casa Blanca Ranch, Family Tradition, Hill Country Septic Systems,
Salvaged Meat, Juices Flowin, Burnt Bean Co., The Ridge Cookers,
Runnin Buddies.

Thank you to all the volunteers who have agreed to help with the work
of preparing for the BBQ and baking pies and cakes for the BBQ plates.

We are looking for items for our silent and live auctions, so if you
have something to donate, please contact Mandy Harris at 210-289-7773
or call the Chamber 964-2223.

Thank you for being a part of our family here at the Chamber. We
always have fun at the Chamber events.

Linda Epley

Co-Chairman of BBQ

Jaynellen Ladd, Executive Director, attended the 28th Annual Dallas
Home & Garden Show at Market Hall March 2, 3 and 4th, which also
featured Vacation, Leisure & Outdoor Show. Material distributed: 800-
plus 2007 Canyon Lake Visitor & Relocation Guides, 600 Visitor Pocket
Guides, 500 Canyon Lake Area Maps. The 2007 CL Visitor & Relocation
Guides were gone by noon on Sunday. Two of the most popular things
said were "Is this in Texas?" and "Where is this?" Between San
Antonio and Austin gave guests a general idea, but when 15 minutes
west of New Braunfels was mentioned, folks understood where Canyon
Lake is! Many folks from both recent shows have said they were diving
certified in our lake. For information about this show or booth
partnership at future shows, please contact Jaynellen Ladd at
964-2223. Visit TexasHomeandGarden.com for show schedule.

Recently, I was asked if I was going to fire an employee who made a
mistake that cost the company $600,000. No, I replied, I just spent
$600,000 training him. Why would I want somebody to hire his
experience? ~ Thomas J. Watson

KCWM 1460 AM Radio's DJ, Roy Holley, who is also partner to Rob
Carter, of Bobcat Musical, has offered free airtime to Jaynellen Ladd,
Executive Director, to promote the Canyon Lake & Guadalupe River
areas! Roy offers a half-hour show, once monthly. KCWM 1460 AM airs
from Hondo, Texas and reaches Bandera and Blanco, for example. The
Chamber will be promoting area events, attractions, and whatever our
members let us know about! Listen to the LIVE Broadcasts at 12:30 PM
March 8, April 12, May 10. For more information, contact the Chamber.

Avoid having your ego so close to your position that when your
position falls, your ego goes with it. ~ Colin Powell

NEWS * NEWS

DRIVESAFE OF TEXAS offers full state-approved defensive driving
courses that complete in one day in both San Marcos and in New
Braunfels. We charge $35, which includes a FREE meal.

In New Braunfels, courses are offered EVERY Tuesday, 4-10,
in Johnny Carino's at 1304 East Common St; and courses are
offered EVERY Saturday, 9-3, in Fire Mountain (Business 35 at the
Guadalupe River). We also offer a course on the 4th Monday, 4-10, at
Fire Mountain.

In San Marcos, courses are offered on the 1st and 3rd
Saturdays in Johnny Carino's at 1207 IH- 35 South (Highway 123,
Exit # 204)

HILL COUNTRY ALLIANCE, a new member, informs us of meeting times/dates
on a regular basis. These meetings are to inform the hill country
population about topics and issues. Catch the highlights here:
www.HillCountryAlliance.org. Save the Date: March 30th.
"Protection, Restoration and Stewardship" Environmental Defense
Conference on Texas Springs will be held at the Wildflower Center in
Austin. You can support the Hill Country Alliance today by making a
contribution online by clicking "join" on the home page.
in...@hillcountryalliance.org 512.560.3135.

CANYON LAKE FIRE/EMS NUMERICAL ADDRESS SIGNS If you are interested in
aiding emergency personnel in locating your home/business, plus
supporting the firefighters by using a reflective sign, you can
purchase these blue and white reflective signs at any of the three
Canyon Lake Fire/EMS locations for $20. The cost of $20 includes the
sign, post and installation! Locations are Sattler Road, FM 2673 in
Startzville and FM 306 at Potters Creek. CL Fire/EMS would appreciate
your support by purchasing their sign, but if you don't, they would
still appreciate people putting up their own signs using reflective
numbers. In an emergency, every second counts.

U. S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS is seeking GATE ATTENDANTS! The Corps
has paid contract positions available for Canyon Park for the
2007/2008 summer recreation seasons. An RV site with electric and
water connection is provided free of charge. If you are interested in
this position or have any questions, please contact Ranger Brett Delk
at 830.964.3341.

Released by Keep Texas Moving Editor
[GBE_KeepTexasMov...@dot.state.tx.us] :

Comal County was given funding approval to make construction
improvements to SH 46 from Loop 337 in New Braunfels to west of US 281
in Bulverde and the expansion of US 281 to a 4-lane divided highway
from the Guadalupe River to the Blanco County line, with purchase of
right of way to accommodate construction of express lanes on US 281 in
the future. The pass-through financing agreement is $16 million for
each of the projects, for a total of $32 million.

Canyon Lake TIMES GUARDIAN reported today the Canyon Dam Spillway
crest improvement project that started in September was completed last
week, two months ahead of schedule, within budget and safely, with
zero reported accidents. This accomplishment earned Vanguard
Contractors and Backhoe Bob a Safety Award Nomination from the U.S.
Army Corps of Engineers. Vanguard Contractors Project Manager Tom
Lynch said, "This was a historical project; this kind of work was
innovative and challenging, and has never been done anywhere, ever, in
the history of the United States." Congrats, Backhoe Bob's Robert and
Kathy Whitehead!

JUST FOR YOUR INFORMATION Our area consists of 36 businesses offering
tubing or rafting, 38 campgrounds, and 72 different hotels, lodges,
cabins, and bed and breakfast facilities. In our area, the upper
Guadalupe River is 10.71 miles in length and the lower Guadalupe River
is 17.75 miles in length! With 80 miles of shoreline on Canyon Lake,
that's a lot of room for fun and fishing!

An empowered organization is one in which individuals have the
knowledge, skill, desire, and opportunity to personally succeed in a
way that leads to collective organizational success. ~ Stephen R.
Covey

Boat Ramps OPEN as of March 6, 2007: Ramps #1, 6, 8, 9, 11, 17, 19,
20, 21.

The Guadalupe River was stocked with Rainbow Trout one last time in
March. Visit our website for fishing outfitters. Stop by for current
fishing reports! Visit our website for a color boat ramp map:

February 7: LAKE LEVEL: 902.79 RIVER FLOW: 97cfs

February 14: LAKE LEVEL: 902.80 RIVER FLOW: 97cfs

February 21: LAKE LEVEL: 902.72RIVER FLOW: 97cfs

February 28: LAKE LEVEL: 902.68 RIVER FLOW: 97cfs

March 6: LAKE LEVEL: 902.59 RIVER FLOW: 85cfs

MARK YOUR CALENDARS!

GRAND OPENINGS, RIBBON CUTTINGS and CELEBRATIONS

GRAND OPENING

SECURITY STATE BANK & TRUST - Canyon Lake, announces a Grand Opening
Celebration & BBQ! March 8, 2007. "We'd like to party till the cows
come home, but plan on 5:00 - 7:00 PM!" BBQ - Live Music - Adult
Beverages! Mosey on over and join us all! 18125 FM 306, Hancock.
Please R.S.V.P. to 830-906-2700

1 YEAR ANNIVERSARY

STEWART TITLE is celebrating their 1 Year Anniversary March 8, 2007
5:30 - 7:30 PM. Join Stewart Title and enjoy a good, old-fashioned,
traditional birthday celebration. R. S. V. P. to 964.5113. 2075 FM
2673, Suite E, Canyon Lake.

GRAND OPENING & RIBBON CUTTING

MARCH 13 @ 5:00 PM The King's Kids, a Bible-based Montessori Preschool
& After School Care, will have a Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting
Ceremony Tuesday, March 13, 2007. Preschool ages 3-6 8:30 - 3:00,
After School ages 5-12 3:20-6:00. 10+ years experience; Certified
Montessori Teacher. Pick up a brochure at the Chamber or call April
Norris 830.964.5437. 1325 Q'Appuella (near HWY 306 & Spring Mountain).

CROPWALK (HUNGER WALK) Saturday, March 10th. Sponsored by area
churches and

CRRC of Canyon Lake. Start & Register at St. Thomas Catholic Church.
9-9:30 a.m. Ceremony; Music and Walk begins. Enjoy beans and rice
after walk. 25% raised goes to our community. 964-2324 or 899-5499.

Boat N Go is providing entry applications for an amateur bass fishing
tournament to be held on Sunday, March 11, 2007, at the Jacobs Creek
boat ramp. The entry fee is $100 per two member team. Details of the
tournament are on the application, or questions may be directed to the
American Legion Post 179 (830-625-0179). Boat N Go is located at
1478 FM 2673, Sattler. www.boatngo.com

BRAUNTEX PERFORMING ARTS THEATRE presents Steel Magnolias March 8-11
and March 15-18, Thurs, Fri, Sat 7:30 pm and Sundays at 3:00pm.

G-n-G TOURS Take a load off and "Travel the Safe Way!"

March 20th - Kickapoo Casino at $5/per person (day trip).

March 29/30 - Coushatta Casino at $45/per person/dbl occp (overnight
trip).

May - GRAND CANYON by Motorcoach & Rail at $559/pp/dbl occp (call or
email for details). Book by May 1st. Depart locally in Canyon
Lake! 899-5513 glo...@gngtours.com. www.gngtours.com. Click here
for coupon: http://canyonlakechamber.com/Coupons/coupons.htm

THE PILOT CLUB OF CANYON LAKE, a Community Service Organization,
presents SPRING FLING! STYLE SHOW & LUNCHEON, Thursday, March 15, 2007
at 11:30 a.m. at GVTC Auditorium. Fashions by Drapers & Damon's.
Tickets available at Canyon Lake Chamber or for more information call
830-935-4635 or 899-6928. Tickets at the door if space available.

MASCOT SCHOOL provided ProMascot: Friday, March 23, 6-9 p.m.,
Saturday, March 24 & Sunday, March 25, 8-5pm. Held at Yogi Bear's
Jellystone Park Hill Country. ProMascot provides experienced
professional training; student discounts available. Learn how to
perform as a professional mascot. To reserve your spot call 899-5876
or 228-343-6009.

FRATERNAL ORDER OF CANYON MEN'S 8TH ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP DANCE at
Fischer Hall. Music by Burgundy. Doors open at 6:00pm. Dance from
8pm - midnight. $15 per person/$25 per couple. All proceeds go to
award college scholarships to Canyon Lake area high school seniors.
For more information call 964.5555. http://www.canyonmen.org

3RD ANNUAL RIO GUADALUPE MUSIC FESTIVAL "Overlooking the Beautiful
Guadalupe River" Friday, March 30, 2007 "Jerry's Kid's" Evening
Acoustic Set and Saturday, March 31, 2007 3rd Annual Music Encore
Performance 12 Noon through last performance which begins at 8:00
p.m. Sarah Jarosz, McKay Brothers, Susan Gibson, Texas Renegade, Zack
Walther and headliner Shelley King Band. Food, great music, Guadalupe
River access! Rio Raft Resort offers special deals to their overnight
guests. Make your reservations early. $20 Admission Saturday. Children
under 12 free. Bring lawn chairs and blankets. No Pets or Coolers.
http://www.rioraft.com/Music_Fest_2007/Music_Fest.htm

DID YOU KNOW? Did you know the Canyon Lake Art Guild has seasonal art
displays around the lake? Visit these local businesses and view
authentic, local artists' art work! February-March-April: Spuds:
Shirley Bland; Garden Gate: Doris Cain; New Braunfels Cardiology:
Karin Scheiwe; Canyon Lake Office Supply: Julie Bradl.

CANYON LAKE ART GUILD'S NINTH ANNUAL SHOW AND SALE, "Art in the HeART
of Texas" will be held April 1-29, 2007 at the New Braunfels Art
League Gallery, 239 West San Antonio St., New Braunfels.

COMMUNITY RESOURCE & RECREATION CENTER MarketDays Saturday, April 14,
2007 from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. VENDORS WANTED!! For more
information, contact Kristi 964-3003. www.crrcofcanyonlake.org.

TICKETS FOR SALE AT THE CHAMBER

PILOT CLUB - Spring Fling March 15th $12

EVENTS

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 7

ED'S OLD WINDMILL RESTAURANT is thanking his customers with a
Customer Appreciation Dinner Special of All You Can Eat Catfish ALL
DAY today, til 9:00 PM. If you haven't had Ed's Catfish yet, you
should! Hancock area. Look for the windmill!

VFW POST 8573 hosts a Dart Tournament every Wednesday! 7:30 PM
964.3334.

Pick up a copy of the Canyon Lake Times Guardian Newspaper!

THURSDAY, MARCH 8

"Looking at the Lake", 1:00 p.m. Tune in to KGNB 1420 AM RADIO to
experience the Canyon Lake Chamber of Commerce's half-hour radio show,
each Thursday @ 1:00 pm. This week hear our from own Executive
Director Jaynellen Ladd, Board Director Mandy Harris, and this week's
sponsor PRO MASCOT.COM plus radio host Wayne Fanning. A surprise
guest in the studio was "Skippy" who stirred up a lot of fun! Find
out what is REALLY happening at the Lake! Get a dose of local
entertainment while becoming informed about local events,
announcements, new members, and special opportunities. For more
information on this week's sponsor, visit their website at www.promascot.com,
call 830.899.5876 or contact the Chamber at 964-2223.

SATTLER ARTISANS' ALLEY - Ladies are gathering here for a Ladies
Acting Group, held Thursdays from 7:00 - 8:30 PM! Call Pam Dorfman
for more information and to reserve your spot! 830-964-3609. 1381
Sattler Road (near Super S-Sattler.

The Shanty Club - Bill's Karaoke Night! ALSO Steak Night! 12100 FM
306, Sattler. 964-3932

Gruene Hall - Dana Cooper w/Annika Fehling; no cover. 7:30 - 11:30 PM.
1281 Gruene Drive. 629-5077. www.gruenehall.com

FRIDAY, MARCH 9

Have a great weekend! Submit your information for next week's Chamber
Weekly News today! Email to ad...@canyonlakechamber.com.

SATURDAY, MARCH 10

CRRC Rec Center: AARP TAX AID. Free Service. No income or age
restrictions. No reservations. Feb 3 - April 14th. Saturdays 9:00 AM
- 12:00 NOON. Tuesdays 1:00 - 4:00 PM. CRRC 964-3003.

CROPWALK (HUNGER WALK) Saturday, March 10th. Sponsored by area
churches and CRRC of Canyon Lake. Start & Register at St. Thomas
Catholic Church. 9-9:30 a.m. Ceremony; Music and Walk begins. Enjoy
beans and rice after walk. 25% raised goes to our community. 964-2324
or 899-5499.

VFW POST 8573 - Sattler hosts a Shuffleboard Tournament every
Saturday! 2:30 PM 964.3334. No extra charge for war stories!
964.3334.

VJ'S FITNESS EXPRESS A New Year - A New You! A book study group to
review Dave Ramsey's Total Financial Makeover will meet every Saturday
at 10 a.m. at VJ's Fitness for 14 weeks starting January 20, 2007.
Free workout before or after the meeting for both members and non
members! For additional information, please call Candace Carr at
830.660.5359! VJ's Fitness Express, 1387 Sattler Rd., Ste A,
Sattler.

GARDEN GATE CAFÉ - Saturday Night Steak & Shrimp Special $15.99. 3475
Skyline Drive. 964-3710. www.gardengate.bravehost.com

Gruene Hall - Cary Swinney; no cover. 1:00 - 5:00 PM. ELI YOUNG BAND;
Ryan James opens. 1281 Gruene Drive. 629-5077. www.gruenehall.com

SUNDAY, MARCH 11

Set your clocks ahead one hour!

Gruene Hall - GOSPEL BRUNCH with a Texas Twist. 1281 Gruene Drive.
629-5077. www.gruenehall.com

LINE DANCE CLASSES Every Sunday at VFW Post 8800 in Startzville. 4:00
- 5:00 PM. $1.00 per person, per class. All ages welcome! Open to the
Public! For more information contact Glenna Gould 899-5700 or Sue
Nees 227-5814.

Gruene Hall - Bret Graham; no cover. 12:30 - 4:30 PM. The Weary Boys
5:00 - 9:00 PM. 1281 Gruene Drive. 629-5077. www.gruenehall.com

MONDAY, MARCH 12

Send last minute info for this weekly email to
ad...@canyonlakechamber.com

TUESDAY, MARCH 13

CRRC Rec Center: AARP TAX AID. Free Service. No income or age
restrictions. No reservations. Feb 3 - April 14th. Saturdays 9:00 AM
- 12:00 NOON. Tuesdays 1:00 - 4:00 PM. CRRC 964-3003.

Steve Foster invites you to help excavate more dinosaur tracks at the
Heritage Museum. He will excavate to the right of the existing
building on Tuesday, March 13, 2007. You will need a small stool,
whisk broom or small paint brush, dust pan, a trowel or small screw
driver. The excavation will begin at 10:00 a.m. If you have further
questions, call Steve at 830-226-5406.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 14

Pick up a copy of today's Canyon Lake Times Guardian!

Canyon Lake Chamber of Commerce is located at 3934 FM 2673 and open
Monday - Friday 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM and Saturday 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM.
Phone is 830-964-2223. www.canyonlakechamber.com;
in...@canyonlakechamber.com

A good leader inspires others with confidence in him; a great leader
inspires them with confidence in themselves. ~ Unkown

THANKS FOR READING!

Bonnie Hopper

Administrative Director

CANYON LAKE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

830.964.2223

CLCC

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CANYON LAKE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

CHAMBER BUSINESS

We are now able to accept Credit Card Payments! Thank you, recent
credit card paying members and BBQ Cook-off Teams! Visa, MasterCard

and Discover. You may pay your annual dues, radio show, sponsorships

plus event fees and more! By phone, mail, and/or in person.

Canyon Lake Chamber of Commerce is deep in the midst of

the 9th Annual BBQ Cook-off preparations!

April 28, 2007

This is your Chamber's ONLY

fund-raising event of the year!

We depend on our SPONSORS of this BBQ

to support your Chamber from year to year.

Your Chamber wants to grow and develop along with your community,

however, we are at the mercy of our supporters! Please visit the link
below to see how this BBQ can work for you by viewing the Sponsorship
Letter, Levels and Benefits. We look forward to hearing from you this
year,

and to seeing you at the

9th Annual BBQ Cook-Off!

Thanks to our first BBQ Sponsors!

Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority (GBRA)

Prudential Classic Realty - Dianne Thomas

Moving Waters Foundation

Canyon Bend Self Storage

Jan Kennady, County Commissioner, Pct. 4

Stewart Title Company

ACCOG SPRING LAKE/RIVER CRUISE, San Antonio Car Clubs - Saturday,

March 24th; cruising by Overlook Park/Guadalupe River 9-2pm; Hosted by

the Canyon Lake Chamber of Commerce, who will greet over 200 members
of the SA Car Club and provide area information and information about
our members/businesses, plus give them a sneak peek at The Gorge and

the Guadalupe River Trail. Canyonlakechamber.com or 964-2223.

Helen Keller
When one door of happiness closes, another opens; but often we look so
long at the closed door that we do not see the one which has been
opened for us.

MARCH 2007 NEWSLETTER is now online! Click here:
http://www.canyonlakechamber.com/Newsletter/07MARCHNewsletter.pdf

Ralph Nichols
The most basic of all human needs is the need to understand and be
understood. The best way to understand people is to listen to them.

CANYON LAKE CHAMBER COMMUNITY SURVEY

Deadline for the survey will be March 31, 2007

FAX, EMAIL, MAIL OR SUBMIT IN PERSON. You may request the form be

sent to you by email from our website or email to
ad...@canyonlakechamber.com! See below! The Chamber will make the
results available soon after that. All Canyon Lake area residents
are encouraged to participate.

For further information, call the Canyon Lake Chamber of Commerce at
964-2223. Fax to 964-3209. Drop off or mail to CLCC, 3934 FM 2673,
Canyon Lake, Texas 78133.

SURVEY FORMS - CLICK HERE:

Link to Word Doc: http://www.canyonlakechamber.com/chamber_survey/ChamberSurvey.doc

Link to PDF Form: http://www.canyonlakechamber.com/chamber_survey/ChamberSurvey.pdf

The Chamber MASCOT? Do you want to know more? Would you like to be

among the local masses, yet go unrecognized? Would you like to know
how to entertain a crowd and amuse the public incognito without having
to say a word? Contact the Chamber if you are interested in

participating in our mascot program! A few special people will be

selected to help with this fantastically fun & fishy promotion!
Jaynellen at 964-2223.

"Looking at the Lake" KGNB 1420 AM Radio Show

Thursdays @ 1:00 PM

$150 Receive a dedicated 8-minute spot on the air

at this reduced Chamber Rate.

Sponsorship spots available: MAY, JUNE, JULY

LISTEN LIVE THIS THURSDAY!

Talk about YOUR business to a captivated, listening audience of

65,000! Well into our second year of broadcasting weekly, the
Chamber's weekly radio show, "Looking at the Lake", airs each Thursday

at 1:00 PM. Listen this week! Secure your sponsorship spot before it
is too late! Sponsors receive a full 8 minutes dedicated to their

business, per show, plus recognition in other Chamber media. Commit
to the 13-week cycle to receive payment plan options. If you are
interested, contact Jaynellen Ladd, Executive Director of Canyon Lake
Chamber of Commerce, at 964-2223.

MIX IT UP RIGHT HERE:

Chamber Business After Hours Mixer

Tuesday, March 27, 2007 ~ $2 Admission

Riverside Resort

13190 FM 306

6:00-8:00PM

Join us in welcoming the Chamber's newest members

with an evening of food, fun and prizes!

This event is sponsored by

Riverside Resort

Barnard-Donegan Insurance

Canyon Lake Chamber of Commerce

See You There!

Please note location! $2 Admission ~ Guests: RSVP to 964-2223

Albert Schweitzer
I don't know what your destiny will be, but one thing I know: the only
ones among you who will be really happy are those who will have sought
and found how to serve.

Canyon Lake Chamber of Commerce is in full-swing of

the 9th Annual BBQ Cook-off preparations!

Submitted by Linda Epley, Co-Chairman of BBQ

Mark your calendars for our 9th Annual BBQ Cook-Off on April 28, 2007
at Rio Raft & Resort on River Road. We need your help.

We have several teams already signed up and looking for a few more to
add to our 'family'. We thank all the teams that have signed up
already:

Bad Boys & Rowdy Girls

Big Daddy Double Barrel

Burnt Bean Company

Casa Blanca Ranch

Family Tradition

Hill Country Septic Systems

Juices Flowin'

Lazy L & L

M & M Grillers

Me & My Gang Cookers I

Me & My Gang Cookers II

Outhouse Cookers

Running Buddies

Saddle Tramps

Salvaged Meat Company

South Zone Hunting

The Big Ceader

The Ridge Cookers

Well Fire Cookers

Thank you to all the volunteers who have agreed to help with the work
of preparing for the BBQ and baking pies and cakes for the BBQ plates.

We are looking for items for our silent and live auctions, so if you
have something to donate, please contact Mandy Harris at 210-289-7773
or call the Chamber 964-2223.

Thank you for being a part of our family here at the Chamber. We
always have fun at the Chamber events.

Linda Epley

Co-Chairman of BBQ

Canyon Lake Chamber of Commerce is again a drop-off point for KLRN's
Blazing Gavels Auction. In addition, this year we are hoping to bring
our members together creating some great package deals from our area
for auction. If our area businesses will provide 27 items or gift
certificates, each valued at $100 or more, 'Canyon Lake' will enjoy
enhanced promotion for an entire evening! Our community will receive
extensive on-air exposure before KLRN's 2,000,000 viewers in 30
counties throughout South Central Texas! Benefits such as a 30 second
video presentation about Canyon Lake would be aired 3 times; 22
minutes of television exposure devoted to our community; be included
in the Auction Buyer's Guide; the 30 second video would be included in
the Auction Preview - a 30 minutes program which airs several times,
and more! Please view the attached documents for the details -
letter, benefits and donation form. April 1 is the deadline to be in
the Auction Buyer's Guide; May 1 is the deadline for the Auction
Preview. For more information contact the Chamber or Katherine
Warmack in KLRN's Auction Department at 210-270-9000 or 800-627-8193,
ext. 2305.

Doc Childre and Sara Paddison, HeartMath Discovery Program
Put your appreciation into action by taking time to show your
appreciation. Tell one or more people something you appreciate about
them. Remember, what you put out comes back.

NEWS * NEWS * NEWS

Comal County Judge Danny Sheel has issued a notice lifting the burn
ban for the unincorporated areas of Comal County, however, it is very
important that those who burn use extreme caution to ensure that their
burn(s) are kept under control. March 14, 2007 at 10:00AM.

U. S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS is seeking GATE ATTENDANTS! The Corps

has paid contract positions available for Canyon Park for the
2007/2008 summer recreation seasons. An RV site with electric and
water connection is provided free of charge. If you are interested in
this position or have any questions, please contact Ranger Brett Delk
at 830.964.3341.

JUST FOR YOUR INFORMATION Our area consists of 36 businesses offering

tubing or rafting, 38 campgrounds, and 72 different hotels, lodges,
cabins, and bed and breakfast facilities. In our area, the upper
Guadalupe River is 10.71 miles in length and the lower Guadalupe River
is 17.75 miles in length! With 80 miles of shoreline on Canyon Lake,
that's a lot of room for fun and fishing!

Boat Ramps OPEN as of March 6, 2007: Ramps #1, 6, 8, 9, 11, 17, 19,
20, 21.

The Guadalupe River was stocked with Rainbow Trout one last time in
March. Visit our website for fishing outfitters. Stop by for current
fishing reports! Visit our website for a color boat ramp map:

February 7: LAKE LEVEL: 902.79 RIVER FLOW: 97cfs

February 14: LAKE LEVEL: 902.80 RIVER FLOW: 97cfs

February 21: LAKE LEVEL: 902.72RIVER FLOW: 97cfs

February 28: LAKE LEVEL: 902.68 RIVER FLOW: 97cfs

March 6: LAKE LEVEL: 902.59 RIVER FLOW: 85cfs

MARCH 14: LAKE LEVEL 906.16 RIVER FLOW: 117cfs INFLOW: 3440 cfs!! (As
of 12 Noon today; per Corps of Engineers Link)

Robert Service
Be master of your petty annoyances and conserve your energies for the
big, worthwhile things. It isn't the mountain ahead that wears you out
- it's the grain of sand in your shoe.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS!

BRAUNTEX PERFORMING ARTS THEATRE presents Steel Magnolias March

15-18, Thurs, Fri, Sat 7:30 pm and Sundays at 3:00pm.

Maurice Chevalier
Old age isn't so bad when you consider the alternative.

G-n-G TOURS Take a load off and "Travel the Safe Way!"

March 20th - Kickapoo Casino at $5/per person (day trip).

March 29/30 - Coushatta Casino at $45/per person/dbl occp (overnight
trip).

CANYON LAKE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH is serving up pancakes on Friday,
March 23, 2007 from 5:30 -7:30 PM. Pancakes with creamy butter and
syrup, Sausage & Bacon cooked golden brown = Dinner with several of
your closest friends. Adults $5; Child $3.

GRUENE HALL presents Texas BBQ & FJE "Sorta Bluegrass" Dinner Show
with special guests Bruce Robison & Ryan Bingham Friday March 23,
2007. www.gruenehall.com

FRATERNAL ORDER OF CANYON MEN'S 8TH ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP DANCE at

Fischer Hall on MARCH 24. Music by Burgundy. Doors open at 6:00pm.

Dance from 8pm - midnight. $15 per person/$25 per couple. All proceeds
go to award college scholarships to Canyon Lake area high school
seniors. For more information call 964.5555. http://www.canyonmen.org

Super S Foods hosts a "Happy Feet WALK for the Cure" Juvenile
Diabetes Research Foundation walk. Register at the store before the
Walk. Saturday, March 31st, 10:00 - 11:00 AM. Mountain Valley
Elementary School. ENTRY FEE $8. (All monies from entries will be
donated to the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation.) Participants will be
provided, at the end of the walk, Water/Drinks, Hot Dogs and Chips,
Vendor Giveaways and Prizes Awarded!

MYSTIC SHORES AT CANYON LAKE, a Bluegreen Community, will dedicate a
new boat ramp to Comal County and the public. Tuesday, April 3, 4:00
PM. This dedication will take place at the boat ramp site on North
Cranes Mill Road off Hwy 306. Mystic Shores will also dedicate
property on Hwy 306 to the Spring Branch Volunteer Fire Department for
a new fire station. Please plan on attending this historic event!

BRAUNTEX PERFORMING ARTS THEATRE presents The Lowe Family March 22,
2007 at 7:30 PM. This talent-packed family offers a unique blend of
show-stopping classical, Broadway, 20's, 40's, 60's, ballroom dance,
irish, jazz, swing, clog, tap, old-time melodies and much more! April
7, 2007 - 7:30 PM Some Enchanted Evening: Five talented performers
bring over 46 melodies from The Sound of Music, The King and I,
Oklahoma, Carousel, South Pacific and State Fair alive in a fresh and
vibrant new way. Song and Dance Musical.

CANYON LAKE ART GUILD'S NINTH ANNUAL SHOW AND SALE, "Art in the HeART
of Texas" will be held April 1-29, 2007 at the New Braunfels Art
League Gallery, 239 West San Antonio St., New Braunfels.

COMMUNITY RESOURCE & RECREATION CENTER MarketDays Saturday, April 14,
2007 from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. VENDORS WANTED!! For more
information, contact Kristi 964-3003. www.crrcofcanyonlake.org.

PALM SUNDAY - April 1

Good Friday - April 6

EASTER SUNDAY - April 8

TICKETS FOR SALE AT THE CHAMBER

PILOT CLUB - Spring Fling March 15th $12

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH - Pancake Supper March 23rd

Adults $5 Children $3

EVENTS

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 14

Pick up a copy of the Canyon Lake Times Guardian Newspaper!

THURSDAY, MARCH 15

"Looking at the Lake" LISTEN LIVE THIS WEEK! 1:00 PM. Tune in to

KGNB 1420 AM RADIO to experience the Canyon Lake Chamber of Commerce's
half-hour radio show, each Thursday @ 1:00 pm. This week hear our

from own Executive Director Jaynellen Ladd, Chamber Director Kristi
Fletcher and THIS WEEK'S SPONSOR, MICKEY FERRELL REALTORS' JEANI
RICHIE plus radio host Wayne Fanning. Find out what is REALLY

happening at the Lake! Get a dose of local entertainment while
becoming informed about local events, announcements, new members, and
special opportunities. For more information on this week's sponsor,

visit their website www.canyonlaketexashomes.com, call 830.899.5876 or

contact the Chamber at 964-2223.

THE PILOT CLUB OF CANYON LAKE, a Community Service Organization,

presents SPRING FLING! STYLE SHOW & LUNCHEON, Thursday, March 15, 2007
at 11:30 a.m. at GVTC Auditorium. Fashions by Drapers & Damon's.
Tickets available at Canyon Lake Chamber or for more information call
830-935-4635 or 899-6928. Tickets at the door if space available.

SATTLER ARTISANS' ALLEY - Ladies are gathering here for a Ladies

Acting Group, held Thursdays from 7:00 - 8:30 PM! Call Pam Dorfman
for more information and to reserve your spot! 830-964-3609. 1381
Sattler Road (near Super S-Sattler.

The Shanty Club - Bill's Karaoke Night! ALSO Steak Night! 12100 FM
306, Sattler. 964-3932

Gruene Hall - Julianne Banks; no cover. 7:30 - 11:30 PM. 1281 Gruene
Drive. 629-5077. www.gruenehall.com

FRIDAY, MARCH 16

Have a great weekend! Submit your information for next week's Chamber
Weekly News today! Email to ad...@canyonlakechamber.com.

Gruene Hall - Phil Pritchett opens for ROGER CREAGER 7:30 - 11:30 PM.

1281 Gruene Drive. 629-5077. www.gruenehall.com

SATURDAY, MARCH 17

GRUENE MARKET DAYS - Sat/Sun. Unique crafts & gifts; downtown Gruene,
Texas.

VFW POST 8800 Startzville hosts a St. Patrick's Day Dance this evening
from 7PM - 11PM. Drinks available; bring your own snacks! $5. Paul
Nees 830-227-5814.

JAZZY'S is having BBQ Theme Day today! All Day Long 7AM - 9PM with
the big smoker fired up and cranking out some award winning BBQ.
Everything from pork spare ribs to brisket, corn on the cob and all
the fixins! 830.935.2499. www.allthatjazzcatering.com

CRRC Rec Center: AARP TAX AID. Free Service. No income or age
restrictions. No reservations. Feb 3 - April 14th. Saturdays 9:00 AM
- 12:00 NOON. Tuesdays 1:00 - 4:00 PM. CRRC 964-3003.

VFW POST 8573 - Sattler hosts a Shuffleboard Tournament every

Saturday! 2:30 PM 964.3334. No extra charge for war stories!
964.3334.

GARDEN GATE CAFÉ - Saturday Night Steak & Shrimp Special $15.99. 3475
Skyline Drive. 964-3710. www.gardengate.bravehost.com

Gruene Hall - Elana James & The Continental Two; no cover. 1:00 - 5:00
PM. ROGER CREAGER; Josh Owens opens. 1281 Gruene Drive. 629-5077.
www.gruenehall.com

SUNDAY, MARCH 18

GRUENE MARKET DAYS - Sat/Sun. Unique crafts & gifts; downtown Gruene,
Texas.

CHURCH IN THE VALLEY hosts a Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser for Bibles!
After the morning service. Join all for the 'End of Times Class' at
2:00PM. 14181 Fm 306. 830.964.3624.

Gruene Hall - Romi Mayes, Sam Baker & Scott Nolan; no cover. 12:30 -
4:30 PM. Bill Kirchen & Too Much Fun 5:00 - 9:00 PM. 1281 Gruene
Drive. 629-5077. www.gruenehall.com

MONDAY, MARCH 19

Send last minute info for this weekly email to
ad...@canyonlakechamber.com

TUESDAY, MARCH 20

CRRC Rec Center: AARP TAX AID. Free Service. No income or age
restrictions. No reservations. Feb 3 - April 14th. Saturdays 9:00 AM
- 12:00 NOON. Tuesdays 1:00 - 4:00 PM. CRRC 964-3003.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 21

Pick up a copy of today's Canyon Lake Times Guardian!

Helen Rowland
The follies which a man regrets most in his life are those which he
didn't commit when he had the opportunity.

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