CHAMBER WEEKLY NEWS - May 2, 2007
CLCC
MAY'S NEWSLETTER IS ONLINE! CLICK HERE
BBQ Details, Thank-You's & Pictures! Cook-Off Winners!
2007 Mixer Schedule, Monthly Meeting Calendar & More!
Event Flyers: Papa Joe's Party House, Rock/Float Memorial Day Event,
May 6th Guadapalooza, May's Business After-Hours Mixer Flyer
Joan Baez
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.
LIVE~"Looking at the Lake"~LIVE
THURSDAY @ 1:00 PM 1420 AM Radio KGNB
Sponsor: DriveSafe of Texas
The Driver's Safety course is state-approved for Ticket Dismissal and
Insurance Discount. $35 course fee includes the meal of your
choosing at the middle of the course. The six-hour course is
completed in one day.
Short breaks and meal are included in the six hours.
Saturday Classes are held 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Weekday Classes are held 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM
830.935.4037 fuller...@yahoo.com
Canyon Lake Chamber of Commerce
9th Annual BBQ Cook-off was
a HUGE success, thanks to YOU ALL!
Read all about it in May 2nd and May 9th issues
of Canyon Lake Times Guardian
and in the May Newsletter.
BBQ COOK-OFF SPONSORS
Thank You PLATINUM LEVEL SPONSORS
Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority (GBRA)
Randolph-Brooks Federal Credit Union
Valero Energy Corporation
Thank You GOLD LEVELSPONSORS
A. G. Hill Country Properties ~ First State Bank
G V T C ~ Hill Country Resorts ~ The Hideout on the Horseshoe
Universal Toyota ~ Wells Fargo Bank - Sattler
Thank You SILVER LEVEL SPONSORS
Canyon City Animal Hospital ~ Canyon Lake Water Service Company
Checkered Flag Automotive ~ Moving Waters Foundation
Prudential Classic Realty - Dianne Thomas
Security State Bank & Trust ~ The Pro Team - Mickey Ferrell Realtors
Thank You BRONZE LEVEL SPONSORS
B. A. I. Storage ~ Bob Holder, Sheriff, Comal County
Canyon Animal Clinic ~ Canyon Bend Self Storage
Canyon Lake Ace Hardware ~ Canyon Lake Cruises
Canyon Lake Marinas ~ Canyon Lake Times Guardian
Comaltex Insurance Agency, Inc. ~ Gulf Coast Grillers
Hitman Pest Control ~ Independence Title
Jan Kennady, County Commissioner, Pct. 4
Kristi Fletcher & Jeff Hardwick
Louis Eilers Family ~ New Braunfels Title
Parziale's Pizzeria ~ Shell Rapid Lube
Stewart Title Company ~ The Real Don Johnson
Special Thanks to Inkind Sponsors
Alternative Pest Control - Grounds Treatment
Betty Neumeyer (Neumeyer Furniture Restoration) - Banner Event Dates
Bobcat Musical Enterprises - Event P A System
Bunk Haus Lodge & RV Park - Event Street Signs
Canyon Bend Self Storage - Event Set Up, Storage & Materials
Community Resource & Recreation Center - Picnic Tables & Stage
Dixie Electrical Services - Event Hook Up
Ed's Old Windmill Restaurant - Potato Salad & Beans for BBQ Plates
Gary Poss, Creative Consulting - Photographer
GVTC - Organizing Lunch Line
H.E.B. - $50 Donation
Hitching Post Enterprises - Event Equipment Storage
Independent Environmental Service Incorporated (I.E.S.I.) - Event
Dumpster
Rio Raft Resort - Event Set Up & Volunteers
Sensational Signs - BBQ Signage
Super S Foods - Meat Slicer & Food items
Tri-City Distributors, L.P. - Event Signs
Thanks! To our local, professional auctioneer,
Link Fuller & wife, Peggy Sue of Canyon Lake Auction Company!
SILENT & LIVE AUCTION DONORS
Anchor's Landing Family Restaurant ~ Barnside Lodge
Bluebonnet Motors ~ Canyon Animal Clinic
Canyon Lake Ace Hardware ~ Canyon Lake Ranch
Community Resource & Recreation Center Thrift Store
Heritage Museum of the Texas Hill Country
Hill Country Resorts ~ Hilltex Construction
Hitching Post Enterprises ~ Lakeview Resort
Maricopa Riverside Lodge ~ Natural Bridge Caverns
Omega Mortgage ~ Scenic River Properties
Shell Rapid Lube ~ Small Favors Florist
The Brauntex Performing Arts Theatre Association, Inc.
The Hideout on the Horseshoe ~ Tish's Décor & More
Thank you to all the volunteers who helped with the work, from set up
and parking to preparing pies and cakes for the BBQ plates! Ya'll are
wonderful!
Awards this year for the following categories: View May's Newsletter!
Most Unique Pit-1st Place Only; Showmanship-1st & 2nd Place; Cleanest
Area-1st & 2nd Place; Brisket, Chicken & Ribs & Cook's Choice-1st,
2nd, 3rd, 4th, & 5th Place; Beans - 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place.
Chamber Business After Hours Mixer
HANCOCK PLAZA
Lakeside Realty, Jazzy's, Parziale's Pizzeria
Tuesday, MAY 22nd @ 6:00 PM
Join us to welcome new members!
Network, cash drawing, door prizes,
Food & spirits and more!
Free 90-Day Banner Ad Drawing
18200 FM 306
$2 Admission
The Chamber's July Business After-Hours Mixer is a short time away,
but it is a very important mixer. July's Mixer contributes to the
Serve & Protect Program and this year's recipients are the Constables
from Districts 1 & 4, Shane Rapp & Ben Scroggin. Their need is for at
least one defibrillator at an estimated cost each of $2,000. If we
are able to provide two, they will place one in each patrol car.
These two fine gentlemen patrol Canyon Lake and the Guadalupe River
areas for our community. Each year Cathy Wingert of Wingert Insurance
Agency challenges all other insurance companies to meet or exceed her
contribution, so watch for upcoming details about that! Last year the
Sheriff's Office & Officers received over $4,900 from the Serve &
Protect Program that purchased digital cameras for each patrol car,
eliminating the sharing of a few cameras among them all. That
contribution was greatly appreciated! Please keep this program in
mind as July approaches.
The Chamber has a MASCOT! And, something's fishy! Did you see it yet?
KEEP YOUR EYES OUT! Did you call yet? Find out more by calling
Jaynellen Ladd, 830.964.2223 Get involved in some extra fun!
"Looking at the Lake" KGNB 1420 AM Radio Show
Thursdays @ 1:00 PM
Sponsors receive a dedicated 8-minute spot on the air
at the low Chamber Rate of $150, and inclusion in Chamber Media.
Limited sponsorship spots available: MAY, JUNE, JULY
Talk about YOUR business to a captivated, listening audience of
65,000!
These folks that listen also TALK to others about what they hear!
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. If you are
interested, contact Jaynellen Ladd, Executive Director of Canyon Lake
Chamber of Commerce, at 964-2223.
We're a drop-off point for KLRN's Blazing Gavels Auction! In
addition, this year we are bringing our members together creating some
great package deals from our area for auction. If our area businesses
will provide a total of 27 items or gift certificates, each valued at
$100 or more, 'Canyon Lake' will enjoy enhanced promotion for an
entire evening that otherwise or independently wouldn't be
affordable! Put your heads and your offerings together to build
special deals!
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 contact the Chamber for
the letter, benefits and donation form. April 1 was the deadline to be
in the Auction Buyer's Guide; May 1 was the deadline for the Auction
Preview. This cannot happen without YOU! Please consider the great
results this group effort could produce! For more information contact
the Chamber or Katherine Warmack in KLRN's Auction Department at
210-270-9000 or 800-627-8193, ext. 2305.
In relation to the KLRN Auction, the Canyon Lake Lodging Association
has crafted a gift certificate for lodging donations which they are
willing to share with any lodging business that is considering or has
donated a stay. The certificate can be tailored to your own
specifications. The period during which it can be redeemed by the
winner is specified. It is typically set during the off-season,
around from November through February.
The certificate also includes the donation of a second night for a 15%
reduction in the regular rate, which the winner can optionally take or
not take along with the donated night's stay. The total value of the
donation is the total of the free night plus 15% of the daily room
rate. Of course, whether to offer this feature at all and what the
discount would be is up to the donor.
The requirements for using the certificate are specified. A
reservation must be made and is subject to the cancellation policy of
the donor. It states that upon reservation a credit card number must
be provided, for security against damage, as well as to cover the
charges to be levied, if the bearer cancels the reservation when a
penalty applies, or does not show up at all.
For a copy of the certificate or for more information, please contact
Jim Gansle, President of the Canyon Lake Lodging Association, at
899.5580. Jim is willing to help tailor the certificate for any
donor.
A Big Thanks to Keith Obeck & LOCAL BOYS LAWN CARE & PRESSURE WASHING
who generously donate their time and services to keep the Chamber's
lawn looking spiffy! Contact Keith for your lawn care needs today at
210.380.7883 or 830.964.5684. kob...@satx.rr.com
NEW MEMBERS
United Title of Texas
Cindy McNutt & Tracy Kormendy
7790 Hwy 281 North, Suite 202
Spring Branch, Texas 78070
cmc...@uttco.com; www.uttco.com
Title Insurance Company. Located at the entrance of the River Crossing
subdivision in the Genesis Building on the First Floor.
TICKETS AT THE CHAMBER
CANYON LAKE NOON LION'S CLUB Annual Spring Fish Fry ~ Sunday, May 6th
11:30 - 3:00 PM at Fire Station #1 ~ FM 306 in Canyon City. $8.
NEWS * NEWS * NEWS
Visit our Business Directory for more information on businesses listed
in this email!
VOTE EARLY today - Friday, 10AM - 6PM, Action Center in Sattler. All
Precincts.
CANYON LAKE MARINA offers up something special for MOTHER'S DAY,
Sunday, May 13th. Celebrate Mother's Day with a cruise of beautiful
Canyon Lake on board the Motor Yacht Lakeway II and a sumptuous meal
of Ham, Smoked Turkey, Mixed Green Salad, Garlic & Rosemary Mashed
Potatoes, Gingered Carrots, Apple & Pecan Pies! Drinks available for
purchase. $35 per person; $60 per couple plus taxes & 15% gratituity.
Reserve early! Limited to 50 persons. Boarding begins at 1:00PM.
Cruise starts promptly at 1:30PM. 830.935.4333.
UNITED TITLE OF TEXAS United Title of Texas is the newest member of
the Chamber. Cindy McNutt, Escrow Officer, has joined United Title of
Texas, Spring Branch/Bulverde Office, located at 7790 Hwy 281 N. Suite
202 in Spring Branch. Cindy brings with her 16 years in the title
industry, recently in San Antonio for 2-1/2 years. Excellent service
and attention to detail is important to Cindy in each transaction.
Born and raised in Houston, Texas, husband Robert is a self-employed
builder. Please call Cindy for your title needs at 830.228.5207 or
email to cmc...@uttco.com www.uttco.com
CANYON LAKE GOLF CLUB is open to the public and serves up some
delectable delicacies to dine on! Chicken Fried Steak 5/7, Shrimp
5/8, Catfish 5/12, Hamburgers 5/14. 405 Watts Lane. 830.899.3301 for
more information.
N.B. COMAL COUNTRY CRIME STOPPERS FUNDRAISER:
The 9th Annual Fun Run (formerly the Poker Run) a motorcycle and
vehicle driven route through the Hill Country is scheduled for
Saturday, May 5th beginning at the New Braunfels Police Department at
8:00 a.m. with the last bike/vehicle out at 9:00 a.m. Pre-
registration forms available online: www.comalcrimestoppers.org then
click on fundraisers, or arrive at the P.D. the day of the route to
register. Everyone is welcome.
This is our main fundraiser for the year benefiting our daily
operations of Crime Stoppers. Your support is instrumental in keeping
our program functioning. If you have never ridden with us before, we
are a relaxed group of people who promote the program and give away
some great prizes along with a full barbeque meal.
The invitation letter, pre registration form and the poster are
available by email or at the Canyon Lake Chamber Visitor's Center.
Contact Teresa Simpson at 830/237-9295 if you have any questions.
Request by email to ad...@canyonlakechamber.com or
sim...@co.comal.tx.us.
Teresa Simpson, Chair of the Board, New Braunfels Comal Co. Crime
Stoppers
phone 830.620.3411; fax 830.626.8932 email sim...@co.comal.tx.us
HABITAT FOR SAFE SENIORS wants to know what Senior Citizens in the
Lake area are in need of handicap ramps. Habitat for Safe Seniors
recently acquired many sturdy handicap ramps for our community seniors
in need. You must make your need known! Habitat works for our
community seniors in many ways. Visit their website for more
information: habitatforsafeseniors.com Contact Rondah Savage at
899-2256 (leave a very clear message with phone number), email to
rsa...@gvtc.com.
TGTV AND MEDIA PRODUCTIONS, INC. has come to town! Christina "Tina"
Lisk, Creative Producer, is making the rounds in the Lake area. Texas
Gypsy TV is working on an informational video, with an emphasis on
lodging in New Braunfels and Canyon Lake areas, and highlighting area
attractions and other businesses. These videos will be available to
lodging, for example, to run in the hotel rooms for guests to view.
We've had the idea and now we all have the means to make this happen!
Contact Tina now and get on board! Tina Lisk 210.602.9298
ti...@texasgypsytv.com ATTACHMENTS: Please find attached to this
email ALL the details and the contract.
ED'S OLD WINDMILL RESTAURANT is expanding their catering services!
Ed's Old Windmill Restaurant has two different party rooms available
at the restaurant. Great for birthdays, anniversaries, or just
getting together with friends. Capacity is 25-45 people. No charge
for the room! If you are planning a party and don't want to cook,
call Ed! Will cater at your home or any location. Prices are
reasonable and the cooking is good old fashioned home cooking!
Contact Ed Joy at 830.935.2980 or cell 830.456.7050. www.edsoldwindmill.com
Corps of Engineers Boat Ramps OPEN are Comal Park, Crane's Mill Park
and Canyon Park. Both Marina's Ramps are OPEN. All County Boat Ramps
are OPEN. For a map of boat ramps, click here: BOAT RAMP MAP.
Visit our website for fishing outfitters, boat rentals and cruises,
and other related activities. Stop by for current fishing reports!
Visit our website for a color boat ramp map.
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
your local outfitters. Today, reports are the gauge is not working
properly.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
THE DAM RED BARN IS BACK! Join the fun for a Grand Opening and Cinco
de Mayo Celebration sure to be memorable! Recently remodeled plus the
addition of a fenced breeze way, party pavilion, BBQ Pit, horse shoes
and new shuffleboard. Entertainment will include happy hour party
buckets, live music, karaoke, party specials and private party
venues. Located on South Access Road. Contact Mike Coleman
830.964.2420.
CANYON LAKE NOON LIONS CLUB Annual Spring Fish Fry Sunday, May 6 2007,
11:30 - 3:00 PM. Held at Fire Station #1, Hwy 306 in Canyon City.
Tickets are $8. On May 6th, the Lions Club will host its annual Fish
Fry featuring top quality cat fish. This fish fry has been going on
continuously for over 30 years and will be held at Fire Station #1 off
FM 306 across from Casa del Lago Restaurant from 11:30 a.m. to 3:00
p.m. Tickets are $8 per person and can be purchased from any Lions
member or from the Chamber. Take-outs will be available. Net
proceeds will benefit charitable causes mostly in the Canyon Lake
area. Jim Feibelman 830.899.2173.
HIDEOUT ON THE HORSESHOE announces a great, new venture! Whitewater
Live Music Amphitheater, an outdoor amphitheater, is in the location
of Whitewater Sports at Hwy 306 & FM 2673 and will be host to many
musical talents! Guadapalooza, a huge musical event, will take place
on May 6th and kick off the opening of this fantastic addition to our
community. 40 performers will play including Stoney La Rue, Ashley
Rose, and Derek Austin Band. 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM. Make plans to
attend on Memorial Day Weekend (May 25, 26, 27), which offers up some
great bands performing, such as Cross Canadian Ragweed, Honeybrowne,
and South Austin Jug Band, in an event titled "Rock Float". Blue
October appears July 6 & 7. Plans to hold musical entertainment every
weekend throughout the summer are in place and will begin with the
event on May 6th. This venue will accommodate 3,100 people! To get
your tickets, visit www.myspace.com or find out more at www.floattheguadalupe.com.
PARZIALE'S PIZZERIA is very proud to announce a 100 Years Anniversary
Celebration on May 16th! That's right! One hundred years in the
pizza business, originating in Boston and still in the family. Join
Vince, Danny & Jerry in a special day of Pizza Specials, Give-Aways,
antique car displays, motorcycle displays plus fun for the whole
family! Downtown Hancock. 830.935.3666.
G-n-G TOURS Take a load off and "Travel the Safe Way!"
GRAND CANYON by Motorcoach & Rail at $559/pp/dbl occp (call or email
for details).
Winstar Casino (overnight) June 12/13 - $45 per person/dbl occp; book
early!
Depart locally in Canyon Lake! 899-5513 glo...@gngtours.com.
www.gngtours.com. Click here for coupon: http://canyonlakechamber.com/Coupons/coupons.htm
COMMUNITY RESOURCE & RECREATION CENTER. Johnny Dee & the Rocket 88's
Sock Hop, Tuesday, July 3rd, 8:00 p.m. Below Canyon Lake Dam. Tickets
830-964-2324
Thomas Alva Edison
I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work.
EVENTS
WEDNESDAY, MAY 2
Pick up a copy of the Canyon Lake Times Guardian Newspaper! Check
your mail for the free Advisor!
THURSDAY, MAY 3
"Looking at the Lake" 1:00 PM KGNB 1420 AM RADIO. LIVE TODAY! 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 Board Directors Kristi Fletcher & Mandy Harris plus THIS WEEK'S
SPONSOR DriveSafe of Texas plus radio host Wayne Fanning. Find out
what is going on at the Lake! Be entertained while getting informed
about local events, announcements, new members, and special
opportunities. For more information on this week's sponsor, For more
information on this week's sponsor, DRIVESAFE OF TEXAS, visit their
website or call at 830-935-4037, 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 - Karaoke & Steak Night in one! 12100 FM 306,
Sattler. 964-3932
Gruene Hall - David Insley 7:30 - 11:30 PM. No cover. 1281 Gruene
Drive. 629-5077. www.gruenehall.com
FRIDAY, MAY 4
Have a great weekend! Submit your information for next week's Chamber
Weekly News today! Email to ad...@canyonlakechamber.com.
Gruene Hall - Todd Snider. Gurf Morlix opens. 1281 Gruene Drive.
629-5077. www.gruenehall.com
SATURDAY, MAY 5
CELEBRATE! CINCO DE MAYO!
HILL COUNTRY ALLIANCE Deadline for HCA Photo Contest.
in...@hillcountryalliance.org. 512.560.3135.
BRAUNTEX PERFORMING ARTS THEATRE presents Austin Lounge Lizards, who
have delighted audiences from Texas to California, Canada to the UK!
Satirical folk, country and bluegrass music and fun. 7:30PM. 290 West
San Antonio, New Braunfels. 830.627.0808 www.brauntex.org
VFW POST 8573 - Sattler hosts a Shuffleboard Tournament every
Saturday! 2:30 PM 964.3334. No extra charge for war stories!
964.3334.
The Shanty Club - Texas Connection performs. 12100 FM 306, Sattler.
964-3932
GARDEN GATE CAFÉ - Saturday Night Steak & Shrimp Special $15.99. 3475
Skyline Drive. 964-3710. www.gardengate.bravehost.com
Gruene Hall - The Band of Heathens; no cover. 1:00 - 5:00 PM. Neal
McCoy. 1281 Gruene Drive. 629-5077. www.gruenehall.com
SUNDAY, MAY 6
At three minutes and four seconds after 2 AM on the 6th of May this
year, the time and date will be 02:03:04 05/06/07. This will never
happen again.
Gruene Hall - Elana James & The Continental Two (CD Release). 1:00 -
5:00 PM. Bugs Henderson 5:30 - 9:00PM. 1281 Gruene Drive. 629-5077.
www.gruenehall.com
VFW Post 8800 hosts LINE DANCE CLASSES Every Sunday at 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.
MONDAY, MAY 7
Send last minute info for this weekly email to
ad...@canyonlakechamber.com
TUESDAY, MAY 8
THE GALLERY COFFEE HOUSE Join the folks at The Gallery Coffee House
the second Monday of each month for The Canyon Lake Storytelling Guild
evening of friendly family stories, poetry, or music as a listener or
a teller. Complimentary specialty coffees are provided at no cost.
1405 FM 2673, downtown Satttler. For more information: John or Patsy
Robinson 830.964.6467.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 9
Pick up a copy of today's Canyon Lake Times Guardian!
CANYON LAKE ART GUILD 12:00 Noon Meeting at GVTC Auditorium. Sculptor
Trace Guthrie presents a demonstration. Contact Shirley Bland for more
information 830.885.7476.
BUSINESS MEMBERS - Remember you can post for FREE to our Calendar of
Events, Classified Ads, Volunteers Needed Classifieds, COUPONS on our
website, canyonlakechamber.com, plus in THIS EMAIL! Visit our
Business Directory to link directly to our member's sites. 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 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
Anita Koddick
If you think you're too small to have an impact try going to bed with
a mosquito in the room.
THANKS FOR READING!
Bonnie Hopper
Administrative Director
CANYON LAKE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE