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CANYON LAKE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

CHAMBER BUSINESS

FEBRUARY'S NEWSLETTER IS NOW ONLINE!

View in FULL COLOR online! Click here to read more.

Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls
and looks like work. ~ Thomas Edison

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." "PEC's
Light The Way program recognizes and supports the men and women who
man the fire departments and emergency medical services, staff the
libraries and community centers, and lead the chambers of commerce
throughout our service area. Thank you for your contributions to the
quality of life in your communities."

CANYON LAKE BUSINESS NETWORK January's Business Network was a
collaborated success, and, with business unfinished, will continue on
the same topic on Thursday, February 22, 2007 from 6:00 - 7:00PM. It
will be held at Ed's Old Windmill Restaurant. Bring $2 for a neat
snack and be ready to 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 plan options.
Jeanie Richie spoke on enthusiastic marketing and effective exposure
and doing something unique and different than everyone else. Make
yourself stand out! Local newspaper representatives attended 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!

New News! Canyon Lake Chamber of Commerce announces a special rate
for its members, beginning in February 2007. A new, discounted cost
for sponsorship of our weekly radio show, "Looking at the Lake" is in
place! For only $150 (with 3-time commitment) or $175 for a one-time
show, our members get a great deal for radio air time! Sponsorship
spots are an 8-minute dedicated spot to talk, discuss, describe and
entice the audience to want to know more about your business!
Upcoming spots available: February 22, March 22, April 26. Commit to
all three at $150 each, or select one date for $175. Call for more
information to Jaynellen Ladd 964.2223.

MIX IT UP RIGHT HERE:

Chamber Business After Hours Mixer

Tuesday, February 27, 2007 ~ $2 per person

Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park Hill Country

6:00-8:00PM.

Join us in welcoming the Chamber's newest members with an evening of
food, music and prizes!

Music by Special Guest:

The English Brothers

This event is sponsored by

Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park Hill Country

Blue Star Air Conditioning

Canyon Lake Chamber of Commerce

See You There!

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

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

Gain exposure and inform 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. Set your 'pop-up reminder' to signal
Thursdays at 1:00 and start listening this week! 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 hosted the 2007 Winter Texan Reception
February 8, 2007. Crowds of around 300 flowed into CRRC's large
welcoming interior full of 'Welcome Bags', Business Information
Tables, Restaurants, and met with a Canyon Lake Friendly bunch of
folks that put on an event to remember. Thank you to all who helped
with this event! Click here to read more.... Omitted (sorry!):
Volunteers & Desserts: Pam Welch, Maria Braddick, Bridget McDougall.

Jaynellen Ladd, Executive Director, manned a Chamber booth in Houston,
Texas, at the Reliant Center, host to the 21st Annual Texas Home &
Garden Show, February 9, 10, 11. The Texas Home & Garden Show
featured the 13th Annual Vacation, Leisure & Outdoor Show, all in one
location! It seems the Chamber Booth was one of the most popular in
the immediate area, perhaps because folks were drawn to the huge
banner about the Gorge, which is coming soon! Thousands attended the
show. Jaynellen is 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. Some of the comments from visitors: Do you all have land
for sale? How far is it from Houston? Where is this?? We're looking
for a vacation spot! Do you have B&B's, camping and fishing? Is this
in TEXAS? We went out there years ago and couldn't find the lake! I
got certified in scuba diving there! I am a builder; do you have
medical clinics? We have property in Mystic Shores/Summitt/Canyon Lake
Hills/ Ensenada Shores/Skyline Drive. We have friends and family that
live there. Do you have scuba diving there? We were there 10/20/30
years ago! Don't you all have new river rules? We come out the
weekend before July 4th every year! We are members of the Jet Ski
Club from Houston that visit every year. Wow! The Gorge is something!
How did that happen? Jaynellen steered folks to the website, to the
Visitor's link and Relocation link, along with handing out the Visitor
Pocket Guide and Chamber Brochure in response.

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.

Something NEW to watch for: the Chamber MASCOT! Sound a little
fishy? Inquire at the Chamber. 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
fantastically fun & fishy promotion! Bonnie or Jaynellen at 964-2223.

Canyon Lake Chamber of Commerce is in full-swing of the 9th Annual BBQ
Cook-off preparations! We would love you to consider helping as a
volunteer at our largest fund-raising event of the year! If you are
interested and available, please contact the Chamber BBQ Team at
964-2223 or 800.528.2104. We can't do it without you! Days: April
26, 27, 28, 29. Includes: Set up Day, Check-In Day, Busy Day, Clean-
Up Day. Cakes and pies are always needed! Thank you in advance!!

Trust your hunches. They're usually based on facts filed away just
below the conscious level. ~ Dr. Joyce Brothers

NEWS * NEWS * NEWS

CANYON LAKE ACE HARDWARE 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. 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 .

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.

Water

Oriented

Recreation

District

of Comal County

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: FREE EVENT FOR KIDS

Bring your kids, your grandkids and reel in the fun this Sunday at
KIDFISH. The 13th Annual KIDFISH Event this Sunday from 1pm-4pm at
Hideout at Whitewater Sports 11860 FM 306 in Canyon Lake.

The Water Oriented Recreation District is excited to announce that
KIDFISH 2007 is coming soon and promises to be another day of fun and
fishing on the Guadalupe River for kids under the age of 17. As a
part of the free program, participants will graduate from KIDFISH
College and receive a "Bachelor of Angling" degree certifying that
they have learned about fishing, conservation, and respect for the
environment, the fish, and others. A minimum of $10 will allow
participants to receive a T-shirt and become eligible for trophies.

KIDFISH will supply bait, tackle, and loaner rods to participants that
need them on a first come first serve basis. All children will receive
goodie bags and awards will be given for the "longest fish" in
different age categories.

Registration forms will be distributed at local schools and can be
picked up at the Water Oriented Recreation District in Sattler.
However, pre-registration is not required. Everyone is encouraged to
attend!!!! For more information about this weekend's event contact
Amanda McCutchen at (830) 907-2300.

The KIDFISH Foundation is a non profit organization that encourages
children to become involved in fishing and other outdoor activities.
Contact Information: Amanda McCutchen Water Oriented Recreation
District of Comal County Ama...@wordcc.com www.wordcc.com (830)
907-2300 (512) 665-1312

W.O.R.D. has a new brochure. Stop in and check it out! Visit
W.O.R.D. or the Chamber Visitor's Center.

CANYON LAKE FIRE/EMS is letting the community know that sometimes it
is difficult to locate a residence in an emergency due to irregularly
marked addresses on homes and businesses. 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 Comal Park and 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.

Click here to view City of New Braunfels new ordinances concerning
river activities within New Braunfels City Limits: http://www.ci.new-braunfels.tx.us/

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 February 21, 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

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

February 21: LAKE LEVEL: 902.72RIVER 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!" Feb. 20th
(Tuesday) KING RANCH / CORPUS CHRISTI $59.00pp includes BBQ Lunch and
2 hour Tour of Ranch. Only 8 seats left. Feb. 25th-27th (3days/
2nights) SHREVEPORT / BOSSIER CITY $159.00pp includes 2-night stay and
2 meals; shuttle service to 5 casinos! Only 8 seats left. Feb. 28th
(day trip) KEMAH BOARDWALK $49.00pp. Plenty of seats for this one!
Have a great time going and coming, too! Depart locally in Canyon
Lake! Pack your bags and get on board! 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

LAKE CANYON YACHT CLUB Enhanced Sail Training to Include Racing. Two-
day class; March 3 and March 4, 2007 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM. LCYC
Clubhouse. For adult sailors with basic sailing skills wishing to
improve and race. 12 hours of classroom, on board sailboats and
dockside instruction and demos. Register at 210.590.7100. Limit to 35
students.

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 brings a musical evening to you! 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.

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 5:30 -
7:30 PM. Join Stewart Title and enjoy a good, old-fashioned,
traditional birthday celebration. R. S. V. P. by February 28th 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).

TICKETS FOR SALE AT THE CHAMBER

PILOT CLUB - Spring Fling March 15th $12

Kindness can become its own motive. We are made kind by being kind. ~
Eric Hoffer

EVENTS
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 21

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, FEBRUARY 22

"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, plus radio host Wayne Fanning. 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.

HERITAGE MUSEUM OF THE TEXAS HILL COUNTRY Monthly Membership Meeting
of the Heritage Museum of the Texas Hill Country today. Bill Cudabak,
local resident, radio and TV personality, and author will be talking
about his newest book "Tarawa to Chosin." This book is about his
personal memoirs as a Marine during World War II and the Korean War.

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

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

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 23

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

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 24

LAKE CANYON YACHT CLUB Introduction to Sailing; Free! Two-day class;
Feb. 24 and Feb. 25 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM. LCYC Clubhouse. For non sailors
and beginning sailors (Adults Only). Classes include 9 hours
classroom & dockside instruction; 3 hours on board sailboats.
Instructors: Dick Edwards and Bill McVey. Registration begins Feb 1
and closes 3 days prior to class. Register at 210.590.7100. Limit to
35 students.

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.

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 - Gary Claxton & Friends; no cover. 1:00 - 5:00 PM.
Charlie Robison; The Mother Truckers open. 1281 Gruene Drive.
629-5077. www.gruenehall.com

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 25

KIDFISH Sunday, February 25, 2007 on the Guadalupe River at the
Hideout at Whitewater Sports. Participation is open to EVERYONE ages 0
to 17 and is free. All supplies for fishing will be provided on a
first come first serve basis. If you would like to help make KIDFISH
even better, please contact the WORD office at (830)907-2300.
http://www.wordcc.com/

Gruene Hall - Rod Picott; no cover. 12:30 - 3:30 PM. The Band of
Heathens 4:00 - 8:00 PM. 1281 Gruene Drive. 629-5077. www.gruenehall.com

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 26

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

MEETING NOTICE: New Braunfels: City tax on lots and commercial
property to pay for roads/road maintenance in the city of New
Braunfels. City Hall, Casteel Street. 6:00 PM.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 27

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.

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BUSINESS AFTER HOURS MIXER

6:00 - 8:00 PM @ Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park Hill Country.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 28

Pick up a copy of the Canyon Lake Times Guardian!

TYE PRESTON MEMORIAL LIBRARY Special Book Sale in the Library Meeting
Room. 6:00 - 8:00 PM 964.3744. www.tyeprestonlib.org

Courage is just fear holding on a minute longer. ~ Thanks to Kathryn
A. Piersall

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

THANKS FOR READING!

Bonnie Hopper

Administrative Director

CANYON LAKE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

3934 FM 2673 Canyon Lake, TX 78133

830-964-2223 * 800-528-2104

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