CANYON LAKE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE - CHAMBER WEEKLY NEWS
CLCC
February 7, 2007
CHAMBER BUSINESS
FEBRUARY'S NEWSLETTER IS NOW ONLINE!
Click here: http://www.canyonlakechamber.com/Newsletter/
07FEBNewsletter.pdf
Hear from our new President! See pictures of the 2006 Awards Banquet!
See all the participants for the Winter Texan Reception! View all New
Members for December and January, plus Renewals! Canyon Lake Business
Network details! 2007 Mixer Schedule! Calendar of Events for
February! Event Flyers!
Appreciation is like looking through a wide-angle lens that lets you
see the entire forest, not just the one tree limb you walked up on. ~
Doc Childre and Sara Paddision, HeartMath Discovery Program
New News! Canyon Lake Chamber of Commerce announces a great deal for
its members, beginning in February 2007. We have reached our one year
anniversary from the first radio show which aired in February 2006.
The Board of Directors has voted to share the cost of "Looking at the
Lake" so we can offer the Sponsorship Spots at a reduced rate!
Beginning February 2007 the new rate for one show will depend on your
commitment. The options are One-Time for $175 or enroll in the 13-
week cycle, sign the contract, get three shows at $150 per show. This
is a great deal to our members and great for us to have this air time
to promote our area and area businesses and events! At this new,
reduced rate, the shows available won't last long, so if you are
interested in 8-minutes of dedicated air time as a sponsor, please
contact Jaynellen Ladd at 964-2223. We will have the capabilities to
accept credit cards, soon, too! Read on for more details!
"Looking at the Lake" KGNB 1420 AM Radio Show Thursdays @ 1:00 PM
Gain exposure and tell an audience of 65,000 listeners about your
business! The Chamber's weekly radio show, "Looking at the Lake",
airs each Thursday at 1:00 PM during the hour-long show "Eye on New
Braunfels" and following "Comal County Commissioner's Court". Grab a
sponsorship spot before it is gone! Sponsors receive a full 8 minutes
dedicated to their business, per show. 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.
WINTER
TEXANS
CANYON LAKE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE is hosting the 2007 Winter Texan
Reception February 8, 2007 from 10:00 a.m. - Noon, at CRRC (below
Canyon Dam). We expect a large crowd this year! Entertainment, food,
door prizes and fun will be the day's agenda! Play Brand Bingo!
Visit the Chamber Member Information Tables. We are giving away
"Welcome" bags to our guests! Thank you all for contributing Door
Prizes, Bag Stuffings, Food, Recipes, Brands and your time! We are
building a RECIPE BOOKLET for this event. All of these opportunities
are great ways to expose your business to this unique group of people
to entice them to do business with you! Call the Chamber for more
information at 830-964-2223.
Participating in 2007
RESTAURANTS: Jazzy's, Gristmill Restaurant, Plaza del Lago, The 306
Café, Papa Docks Café, Garden Gate Café, Anchor's Landing Family
Restaurant, Ed's Old Windmill Restaurant, Parziale's Pizzeria.
INFORMATION TABLES: Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park Hill Country, Boat
Club at Cranes Mill Marina, Tye Preston Memorial Library, G-n-G Tours,
Ed's Old Windmill Restaurant, Keller Williams Realty Quest Team,
Waddell & Reed Investments, Amstar Company Realtors, Community
Resource and Recreation Center, Pilot Club of Canyon Lake, Rio Raft &
Resort, Wells Fargo Bank-Sattler, T Bar M Resort & Conference Center,
DriveSafe of Texas, Mid-Texas Symphony, Ellis Island Between Home,
Canyon Lake Art Guild, Canyon Chiropractic, Lazy L & L Campground,
Riverside Resort, Sattler Artisans' Alley, Ensenada Shores, Our Lady
of the Lake University, Heritage Museum of the Texas Hill Country
(Dinosaur Tracks), Hill Country Chiropractic, Hitman Pest Control,
Prudential Classic Realty, VFW Post 8573.
VOLUNTEERS & DESSERTS: John Biggs, Bill Rilat, Gloria Wildberger,
Fritz Wildberger, Michelle Deere, Susanne Higgerson, Diane Wilson,
Angela Trevino, Jim Trevino, Dorothy Satches, Elly Turner, Cheryl
Pyle, Lin Cubbison, Terry Cappetta, Neta Brewer, David Dow, Xena
Jones, Linda Epley, Roy Danford, Tiny Gaynor, Delitha Guenzel, Sue
Nelson, Clem Smith, Elouise Lewis.
SPECIAL THANKS to Dianne Thomas, Prudential Classic Realty, donated
Winter Texan Reception BAGS for all our stuffings! Thank you,
Dianne!
STUFFING PARTICIPANTS: Canyon Lake Views, Canyon Lake Cottages,
Heritage Museum of the Texas Hill Country, Canyon Lake Ace Hardware,
Security State Bank & Trust, Cranes Mill Baptist Church, The Gallery
Coffee House, DriveSafe of Texas, Gold Financial Services, Di'Ann's
Salon, Bobcat Musical, Century 21 Rosemarie Balent, Waddell & Reed
Financial Services, Small Favors Florist, T Bar M Resort & Conference
Center, Lazy L & L Campground, Rio Raft & Resort, Stewart Title
Company, B J Thomas and the Pro Team of Mickey Ferrell, G-n-G Tours,
Discovery Maps, Canyon Lake Ranch, Tish's Décor & More, Texas Trails
Maps, Canyon Lake Rotary Club, Barnard-Donegan Insurance, Canyon Lake
Chamber of Commerce. Thank you all!!
Visit the Chamber's Winter Texan Webpage online at 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.
A friend is someone who knows the song in your heart and can sing it
back to you when you have forgotten the words. ~ Unknown
This weekend, if you are in Houston, Texas, stop in at the Reliant
Center, host to the 21st Annual Texas Home & Garden Show, February 9,
10, 11, and say "HELLO" to Jaynellen! The Texas Home & Garden Show is
featuring the 13th Annual Vacation, Leisure & Outdoor Show, all in one
location! Jaynellen Ladd, Executive Director, will be manning a
Chamber Booth all weekend and will be watching for familiar faces!
Upon return to Canyon Lake, Jaynellen will be preparing to attend the
28th Annual Dallas Home & Garden Show at Market Hall March 2, 3 and
4th, also featuring Vacation, Leisure & Outdoor Show. For information
about these shows or booth partnership at future shows, please contact
Jaynellen Ladd at 964-2223.
2006 AWARD WINNERS
Community Spirit Award: Valerie Schroller of Alternative Pest Control
AND Community Resource and Recreation Center.
Business of the Year: Ed's Old Windmill Restaurant.
Business Beautification of the Year: Edward Jones Investments.
Congratulations to each of you, and THANK YOU for all you have done
for our community in 2006!!
CANYON LAKE BUSINESS NETWORK January's Business Network was a great
success, and, with business unfinished, will continue on the same
topic on February 22, 2007 from 6:00 - 7:00PM. It will be held at
Ed's Old Windmill Restaurant. Bring your well spent $2 for a neat
snack and roll your sleeves up! January's topic was "Building A
Success Story Through Effective Business Marketing." The purpose of
this meeting was to get heads together and come up with a united plan
on effective and affordable advertising. Jeanie Richie spoke on
enthusiastic marketing and effective exposure and doing something
unique. The meeting was attended by New Braunfels Herald-Zeitung,
with B J Thomas representing the Times Guardian, who shared their
marketing and advertising expertise, helping attendees come up with a
tentative plan for group advertising. If you have any questions about
the meeting, contact B. J. Thomas at 210-602-7446. TO R.S.V.P.
contact the Chamber at 964-2223. The Business Network is for the
entire community, so take advantage of free information!
Something NEW to watch for: the Chamber has a MASCOT! More
information will come soon! Contact the Chamber if you are interested
in participating in the mascot program! A few lucky people will be
selected to help with this promotion program. Bonnie or Jaynellen at
964-2223.
Chamber Business After Hours Mixer
Tuesday, February 27, 2007 ~ $2 per person
Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park Hill Country at 6:00 PM.
See You There!
NEWS * NEWS * NEWS
BLOOD DRIVE Saturday February 10, 2007 at Canyon Lake Ace Hardware and
Super S Foods in Startzville
CANYON LAKE ACE HARDWARE is excited to announce they are the first and
only participants in Texas in a nationwide campaign to help raise
garden fresh foods for local food banks. Plant a Row for the Hungry
is a program in which YOU can be involved and contribute. Read
details below:
Plant a Row for the Hungry Program
Canyon Lake Ace Garden Center Manager David Jacobson invites you to an
informational meeting at the Tye Preston Memorial Library in Sattler.
The dates are Wednesday, February 21st from 12:00 - 1:00 P.M. or
Monday, February 26th from 6:00 - 7:00 P.M. ACE is spearheading a
unique food drive for the local food banks called "Plant a Row for the
Hungry." ACE will be providing free tomatoes plants starting in March
for this program. This is a nation-wide effort by the Garden Writers
Association. These tomatoes will be grown by local folks and then
donated back to the local food banks to provide home-grown tomatoes to
those less fortunate than us. Think of all the seniors around the lake
who can't grow or afford fresh tomatoes anymore. What a nutritious
healthy way to give back within our community. If you're a gardener
wanting to help share the joy of home-grown tomatoes or a business
that would like to support this wonderful program please plan to
attend. If you can't attend but would like to help, stop by and talk
with David, give him a call at 964-2797 or drop him an email at
da...@canyonlakeace.com . There are 45 communities throughout the U.S.
involved and more than 5 million pounds of produce has been donated so
far. This is the only one in the state of Texas presently. So come on
out and show that Canyon Lake friendly spirit and Plant a Row or show
your support.
Carrol Fuller, of DriveSafe of Texas, and this week's sponsor of
"Looking at the Lake", told me a nice little story that boasts of his
business. A gentleman who took his safe driving course told Mr.
Fuller that he enjoyed his class so much and got so much out of it
that he is going to send his children to take it! Doesn't that say
something nice about DriveSafe of Texas? For more information,
contact Carrol Fuller at 830.935.4037.
VJ'S FITNESS EXPRESS
A New Year - A New You! Both financially and physically! Make 2007
your year to get out of debt! A book study group to review Dave
Ramsey's Total Financial Makeover will meet every Saturday at 10a.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! Please
join us! You can purchase the book ahead of class by clicking the
above link. For additional information, please call Candace Carr at
830.660.5359! VJ's Fitness Express, 1387 Sattler Rd., Ste A,
Sattler.
SATTLER ARTISANS' ALLEY Classes You are invited to enjoy the art; stay
for the classes! Basic Gourd 101, Quilting, Art, Acting, Swedish
Weaving. All instructors are trained and highly qualified to teach in
their field of expertise. Framing available. See new artist's works!
Quality vendors are wanted! For more information contact Artisans'
Alley at 830-964-3609 or 830-237-7325, 1381 Sattler Road (next to
Super S Foods-Sattler).
Canyon Lake Art Guild holds PAINT DAY on Monday, February 19, from
11:30 - 3:00 PM at the Garden Gate Café in Sattler. $3 and local
artists are invited to attend, bring paints and a project, or just
visit with others! Lunch menu is available. For more information
contact Anita Kummer, 830.885.6680.
WANTED Advocates for Abused and Neglected Children
CASA of Central Texas, Inc. invites you to join the fight against
child abuse by becoming a Court Appointed Special Advocate. Volunteers
are trained by CASA and then appointed by a District Judge to advocate
for children who have been removed from their home because of abuse or
neglect. A CASA volunteer serves as the eyes and ears of court, and
could very well be the only consistent person in a child's life during
the court process. Please help us in our mission to provide an
advocate for every abused child in our community. To make a difference
in the life of a child, please contact a CASA Volunteer Coordinator at
512-392-3578 or 830-626-CASA (2272).
Boat N Go/ U. S. Army Corps of Engineers and Texas Parks and Wildlife
project to place cedar trees in Canyon Lake that was held on Feb. 4,
last Sunday, was a huge success!
Several volunteers showed up to make this project happen. 100 cedar
trees were placed in 14 separate locations where they know it's a high
spanning area so after spawning the baby fish (fry) can hide and grow
to live longer and to which other fish are attracted. Volunteers cut
and gathered the trees, tied the cinder blocks to them and then the TX
Parks and Wildlife placed the cedar trees in the lake, the lake
biologist with TX Parks & Wildlife is Steve Magnelia out of San
Marcos. This group would like to thank:
*Harold "Coach" Sinclair -Trailer Usage
*Gary & Lance Damuth (Damuth Homes)-Donated a generous abundance of
Strapping & Concrete Blocks including the trailer as well as manpower
in cutting down and hauling trees
*Hank Moeller, Generous donation of manpower, property to take trees
from as well as a trailer
*Larry Jones & Family (Jellystone Park) A "family" of manpower with
plenty of chainsaws
*Bill Martin-plenty of manpower, a trailer and property to take trees
from
*Jason Nichols-Always there for every Boat N Go project-plenty of
manpower
*Cody Morris-manpower for lots of tree hauling & cutting
This will become an annual event on the lake; you can get the GPS
location at Boat N Go & TX Parks and Wildlife.
The next project is to fence off a small portion of lake and plant
some vegetation, native plants like weed & grasses. TX Parks &
Wildlife have had success on other lakes planting native plants. Then
they will watch over time to see if we should move forward on this
project. If so then we would start a pilot program and get community
support and involvement.
Boat Ramps OPEN as of February 6, 2007: Ramps #1, 6, 9, 17, 19, 20,
21.
Don't forget the Guadalupe River gets stocked with Rainbow Trout, once
in February and once in March. Visit our website for fishing
outfitters. Stop by the Chamber for current fishing reports! Visit
our website for a color boat ramp map:
January 10: LAKE LEVEL: 901.79 RIVER FLOW: 97cfs
January 24: LAKE LEVEL: 902.55 RIVER FLOW: 96cfs
January 31: LAKE LEVEL: 902.76 RIVER FLOW: 97cfs
February 7: LAKE LEVEL: 902.79 RIVER FLOW: 97cfs
MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
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.
G-n-G TOURS Take a load off and "Travel the Safe Way!" Kickapoo is
scheduled for February 12, a day trip at $5. King Ranch in Corpus
Christi is set for February 20th, a day trip, for $59.00 per person.
Shreveport/Bossier City is available for February 25, 26, 27, 3 days/2
nights at $159.00 per person, double occupancy. Ask about all the
details. 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 plus deadlines for signing up! www.gngtours.com. Click
here for coupon: http://canyonlakechamber.com/Coupons/coupons.htm
CRRC (Community Rec Center) is planning the 1st Annual Seniors Prom,
Paper Roses, to be held on Friday, February 16th at 6:00 - 9:00 P.M.
Dinner will be catered by Ed's Old Windmill Restaurant serving Chicken
Parmesan, Green Bean Casserole, Salad and Hot Bread Sticks.
Entertainment, adult beverages, Prom Photos, plus awards will be
presented. Formal dress is optional! Live music by Best Friends
Band. Flowers for the ladies by Small Favors Florist. Reserved
Tables available. Anyone may attend! For PROM information, Call
Kristi, CRRC, at 964-3003 or 964-2324. CRRC is a Comal County United
Way Agency.
NEUMEYER UPHOLSTERY & FURNITURE RESTORATION is holding a second
session of Upholstery Classes on Thursday, March 1 and March 8, 2007
from 8:00 AM - 12:00 Noon. Fee: $100.00 due by February 28, 2007 and
non-refundable. Held at Community Resource & Recreation Center (CRRC)
below Canyon Dam, this event's instructors are Betty Neumeyer and
Laura Russell. For a list of needed supplies or more information,
please contact Betty Neumeyer, Neumeyer Upholstery & Furniture
Restoration at 830.905.2302 or Kristi Fletcher at 830.964-3003.
CANYON LAKE ROTARY CLUB presents Late Nite Catechism 2! Sister Is
Back!! Canyon Lake Rotary Club is hosting their annual fund-raising
event by bringing, directly from New York, Late Nite Catechism 2, a
sidesplitting sequel to the original Late Nite Catechism. "Sister"
will be at the New Braunfels Civic Center, 6:00 PM, Saturday, March 3,
2007. Sponsorships, advertising, donations of auction items, and
ticket sales help the Rotary Club, which in turns helps your
community! Tickets are on sale at Edward Jones Investments in Sattler
964.4744 or 899.3205, or through any Canyon Lake Rotarian. Dinner is
served at 6:00 PM; Show begins at 7:30 PM. $40 general seating/
dinner. Purchase ten tickets to reserve your own table.
BRAUNTEX PERFORMING ARTS THEATRE, located at 290 West San Antonio St,
New Braunfels, hosts an unforgettable concert, Three Men & a Tenor,
February 17 at 7:30 PM. Three Men and a Tenor (3MT) is a remarkable
representation of what is possible if you love what you do! This
concert consists of acappela arrangements from popular musical artists
like the Temptations, The Eagles, The Doobie Brothers, Elvis Presley,
The Beatles, Bob Marley, Aretha Franklin and More! Mark your calendars
for March 4 at 3:00 PM to hear "The Voice of Aggieland" - the Texas A
& M Singing Cadets! 830.627.0808 or www.brauntex.org.
TICKETS FOR SALE AT THE CHAMBER
SENIORS PROM TICKETS $25 EACH
You can't live a perfect day without doing something for someone who
will never be able to repay you. ~ John Wooden
EVENTS
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 7
Join Vince, Danny & Jerry at Parziale's Pizzeria around 5:00 PM this
evening. Drive your classic and bring your bragging Wednesdays to the
Classic Car Cruise-In at Parziale's! 830.935.2421; chin...@aol.com
Hancock.
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY8
WINTER TEXAN RECEPTION 10:00 AM - 12:00 NOON @ CRRC. Call the Chamber
at 964-2223 for information.
"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 own Executive Director
Jaynellen Ladd, and Robert Maxwell Case, Entertainer, plus radio host
Wayne Fanning. SPONSOR OF THIS SHOW IS DriveSafe of Texas. 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.
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 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 - Jeff Plankenhorn; no cover. 7:30 - 11:30 PM. 1281 Gruene
Drive. 629-5077. www.gruenehall.com
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 9
Have a great weekend! Submit your information for next week's Chamber
Weekly News today! Email to ad...@canyonlakechamber.com.
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 10
CRRC Rec Center: AARP TAX AID. Free Service. No income or age
restrictions. No reservations. Feb 3 - April 14th. Saturdays 8:00 AM
- 12:00 NOON. Tuesdays 12:00 NOON - 4:00 PM. CRRC 964-3003.
BLOOD DRIVE Saturday February 10, 2007 at Canyon Lake Ace Hardware and
Super S Foods in Startzville.
MARKET-AT-THE-LAKE today only! Bunk Haus Lodge - Hancock. For more
information contact Mary at 830.935.2735 or 830.832.7041. 9AM - 5PM.
www.marketatthelake.com.
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 10a.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 - Jed & Kelly with Andy Hardin; no cover. 1:00 - 5:00 PM.
Two Tons of Steel. 1281 Gruene Drive. 629-5077. www.gruenehall.com
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 11
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 - Sweethearts' Gospel Brunch with a Texas Twist. 281
Gruene Drive. 629-5077. www.gruenehall.com
Gruene Hall - Bret Graham; no cover. 12:30 - 3:30 PM. Shake Russell
Trio 4:00 - 8:00 PM. 1281 Gruene Drive. 629-5077. www.gruenehall.com
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 12
Send last minute info for this weekly email to
ad...@canyonlakechamber.com
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 13
CRRC Rec Center: AARP TAX AID. Free Service. No income or age
restrictions. No reservations. Feb 3 - April 14th. Saturdays 8:00 AM
- 12:00 NOON. Tuesdays 12:00 NOON - 4:00 PM. CRRC 964-3003.
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 14
Happy Valentine's Day!
Love is but the discovery of ourselves in others, and the delight in
the recognition. ~ Alexander Smith
Jazzy's is taking R.S.V.P.'s for a most memorable feast for a special
Valentine's Day for you and your Valentine! Menu items include items,
such as, Oysters on a Half Shell, Shrimp & Scallop Ceviche, Tillie's
Stuffed Jalapenos, Bourbon Street Rib eye, ½ Lobster Tail & New York
Strip Steak, Fire Cracker Shrimp, Raspberry Lava Cake, Mango Coconut
Penecotta, and much more! More info: http://
www.allthatjazzcatering.com/ Email to jaz...@gvtc.com RSVP to
830.935.2499 or 512.557.8720
Canyon Lake Art Guild will hold its February Meeting today at the GVTC
Auditorium, with social time and light luncheon beginning at 12:00
noon, followed by a business meeting and demonstration by Lotus
McElfish, a local artist. For more information, contact Shirley Bland,
830.885.7476. CLAG meets every 2nd Wednesday at 12:00 noon, GVTC
Auditorium.
To love what you do and feel that it matters-how could anything be
more fun? ~ Katherine Graham
THANKS FOR READING!