CHAMBER WEEKLY NEWS - January 3, 2007
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Whatever he does to the web, he does to himself. ~ Chief Seattle
CHAMBER BUSINESS
SPECIAL $150 LIVE RADIO SHOW AVAILABLE
AIR DATE: THURSDAY, JANUARY 4 @ 1:00 PM
"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 details! 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! January 25 is the
next available spot (great timing for announcing something new for
2007). Sponsors receive a full 8 minutes dedicated to their business
for only $250 per show. Payment plans are available. If you are
interested, contact Jaynellen Ladd, Executive Director of Canyon Lake
Chamber of Commerce, at 964-2223.
2007 Canyon Lake & Guadalupe River Relocation and Visitor's Guide
Wrapping up quickly, this unique and popular guide is getting its
finishing touches in preparation for the 30,000 printed issues expected
in early 2007. Canyon Lake Times Guardian is facilitating the
advertising and printing and Canyon Lake Chamber of Commerce is placing
our Business Membership Directory in this guide. This year's
publication includes the Business Name, Phone Number, Website and Email
address. All current Chamber Business Members will be included, at no
extra cost to our Members! Call the Chamber to update your membership
830-964-2223 or visit www.canyonlakechamber.com and view the Business
Directory. Call Times Guardian for advertising 830-907-3882.
CHAMBER ANNUAL AWARDS BANQUET is set for January 20, 2007 at Canyon
Lake Cabins & Cottages OUTBACK HALL at 6:00 PM, and catered by Ed's
Old Windmill Restaurant. Robert Maxwell Case will provide the musical
entertainment. Awards will be presented based on YOUR NOMINATIONS!
Make your nomination for Community Spirit Award, Business of the Year
and Beautification Business of the Year. Look for the Nomination Forms
in the Dec/Jan Newsletter available online! Tickets are on sale at the
Chamber - $20 per person. Cocktails at 6:00 PM; Dinner at 7:00 PM.
Choice of 10 oz. New York Strip Steak or 6 oz. Grilled Chicken Entrée
when purchasing ticket. Limited seating.
NOMINATION DEADLINE
JANUARY 12, 2006 BY 4:30 PM.
NOMINATION FORM :
http://www.canyonlakechamber.com/PDF's/Nomination%20Form.pdf
Chamber Business After Hours Mixer
Tuesday, February 27, 2007
Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park Hill Country at 6:00 PM.
TICKETS ON SALE AT THE CHAMBER
ANNUAL AWARDS BANQUET - Jan 20, 2007 $20 per person.
Limited Seating.
NEWS * NEWS * NEWS * NEWS
RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONIES
JANUARY 24TH,
Security State Bank & Trust, 12:00 Noon
Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting
Doug Carver, 18125 FM 306, Hancock.
LOCAL TECH SERVICE
Submitted by Cindy Wharton
Local Tech Service is pleased to announce the addition of a new service
- Remote Backup. By providing a "local" off-site backup service,
we could literally save your livelihood if something unexpected should
happen to your computer systems.
A well known fact is that most small businesses don't have a backup
plan at all for their critical data. Unfortunately, many of those who
have gone to the trouble to setup a plan are ill prepared for some
eventualities they may very well face today.
Computing has evolved dramatically over the past few years and became
much more integrated into our daily lives. Many of us don't realize
just how much we have come to rely on our electronic friends until they
suddenly get sick or, heaven forbid, die altogether. Just like it
would be a little late to think about life insurance at your funeral,
once your computer is dead or dying is not the time to make sure your
backup plan is really working.
One of the things we hear all the time is "my computer doesn't have
any important data on it." While in some cases this might well be
true, consider this. Reach over right now and simply unplug your
computer from the wall. I'm not talking about shutting down; I mean
just pull the plug. Now, take the cord and put it away for a week or
so! Will your business, and life in general, go on uninterrupted? If
not, your backup system is probably lacking. Please visit our website
http://www.localtechservice.com for more information or call us at
830.708.2692.
HABITAT FOR SAFE SENIORS
Food Fair at the Habitat for Safe Seniors - Sponsored by the San
Antonio Food Bank will be held Thursday, January 25 in the Habitat for
Safe Seniors Pavilion. Please register for this event by calling
Rondah at 210-847-3407. (Recipients must meet income guidelines.)
Volunteers are needed for loading/unloading the food commodities.
Rondah A. Savage, Habitat For Safe Seniors, 2174 Old Sattler Road,
Canyon Lake, Texas 78133, Phone: (830) 899-2256, Cell: (210) 347-8207,
Fax: (830) 899-3945, habitatfor...@gmail.com
www.habitatforsafeseniors.com
THE GALLERY COFFEE HOUSE invites you to enjoy Reflections an Exhibition
of Photography by Darryl Patrick. Centering on a photographic record
of Darryl's extensive travels in Italy and in particular the majestic
city of Venice, the exhibition is a delight. The exhibition runs to
mid-January at THE GALLERY COFFEE HOUSE at 1405 FM 2673 in Sattler,
Canyon Lake, and every day except Tuesdays. In addition to this nice
Exhibit, John invites you to enjoy The Gallery Coffee House for small
gatherings, including for business, as they have fantastic Coffee,
terrific Pizza, homemade Fudge and internet access! For details and
opening hours call 830 964 6467.
Boat N Go is working in conjunction with the Corps of Engineers and
Texas Parks and Wildlife to place cedar trees in Canyon Lake on Feb. 4,
2007. They will be placing the trees at 10 different locations in the
lake.
This helps young fish by providing structure where they can hide from
larger predators. Volunteers are needed to help with chain saws to cut
the trees, and trailers are also needed to haul the trees to designated
boat ramps around the lake. Please contact Boat N Go if you can help.
The trees should be 8' to 10' tall and freshly cut. Boat N Go is
also looking for property owners that are close to the lake and have
cedar trees that can be cut down for this purpose. If you have cinder
blocks that you would like to get rid of, or if you would like to
donate towards the purchase of cinder blocks and straps, please stop by
Boat N Go at 1478 FM 2673 in Sattler. Email to in...@boatngo.com or
visit www.boatngo.com. (877) 383-2628 or 830-964-3031.
JAZZY'S RESTAURANT announces the start of something new for 2007!
Jazzy's will have one THEME DAY each month with a mouth-watering menu
item all day! Jazzy's is starting off January 20th with their Great
Bar-B-Que Day! ALL DAY! 18200 FM 306. 935-2499.
www.allthatjazzcatering.com
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
Ramseys Total Financial Makeover will meet every Saturday at 10a.m. at
VJ's Fitness for 14 weeks starting 20 January. 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.
PAPA DOCK'S CAFÉ will be closed until January 6, 2007!
PARZIALE'S PIZZERIA in Hancock Plaza announces "It's Football
Season Again!" Offering their Season Special: Buy 3 Medium or 2
Large Pizzas, Get A FREE Order of their Famous Cheese Planks! Must
present COUPON at time of purchase. Coupons are available in the
Advisor or on our website. Click here:
http://canyonlakechamber.com/Coupons/coupons.htm. CLIP AND PRESENT
YOUR COUPON at PARZIALE'S PIZZERIA today! Closed Monday. Delivery &
Take-Out. Hancock Plaza 1, 18200 FM 306 Suite 100. 935-3666.
Sattler Artisans' Alley, a new shopping arena for many different
kinds of merchandise and located at announces a 'Call for
Actresses!' Ladies' acting group is forming for Thursdays 7:00 -
8:30 PM at Sattler Artisans' Alley beginning Thursday, January 11th.
Call Pam Dorfman for more information and to reserve your spot!
830-964-3609.
Jim Hawkins, Sales Manager of Ensenada Shores, was guest speaker at the
"Seven Yeses" presentation at a recent Canyon Lake Business Network
meeting. If you missed it, read on to see how to align your business
with your clients in a positive manner! The next Canyon Lake Business
Network is scheduled for January 18th at 6:00 PM. Watch for details!
SEVEN YESES
Authentic Value
A business needs to provide authentic value to their clients. This
tenet seems obvious at first but many companies never think about what
this value is and how to convey it authentically; doing so effectively
can draw business.
The Message You Portray
The consistent message is one that your clients associate with your
business and should be included in your words, images and style. Your
message is one of the components of a complete brand and should be part
of your planning to build a stronger brand. Remember, brand is your
authentic value.
Passion for Your Product
You need to show passion for your product or service. And of course
that excitement is a reflection of your passion for your business. You
need to answer the following questions, why are providing your offering
and what makes you excited about it?
Pleasing Customers
Remember to please your clients, listen to them and solicit their
advice. Focus as strongly on maintaining your relationships with
current clients as working to transform your prospects into customer.
By pleasing your customers you demonstrate a commitment to a
long-lasting rapport with clients, new and established alike.
Durable Relationship
Your prime directive should be to create relationships with clients
where they want to do business with you on a continual basis. A
positive experience in purchasing form you is your best bet in creating
preference. Once the relationship becomes durable, it must be
nurtured.
Secret Smile and Other Intangibles
The smile is a primary component of friendliness. A smile is a
universal signal that sends out a complex message that "I am
approachable, I want to share my good mood with you, and I like you."
An unseen smile during a telephone call is conveyed in your voice.
This small gesture is an example of an intangible that can attract a
client or prospect to your business and create preference.
Align to Attract
Alignment is one of the most powerful tools in authenticity marketing.
Alignment is having a consistency between what's on the inside and
what you show on the outside. This special quality creates an inner
strength that is perceived from the outside. In other words, you need
to walk your talk.
This kind of information and other topics of interest are presented by
special guests at our monthly Canyon Lake Business Network meetings
(third Thursdays) designed to bring together area business people for
networking and for learning and sharing! If you would like to inform
this group with business-worthy information, or if you would like more
information, please contact B. J. Thomas, the PRO Team of Mickey
Ferrell Realtors at 210-602-7446. To R.S.V.P. to attend on January 18,
please call the Chamber at 964-2223.
Boat Ramps OPEN as of January 3, 2007: Ramps #1, 6, 9, 17, 19, 20, 21.
Don't forget the Guadalupe River gets stocked with Rainbow Trout!
Four times in January, once in February and March. Visit our website
for fishing outfitters. Stop by the Chamber for current fishing
reports!
LAKE LEVEL: 901.69 RIVER FLOW: 70cfs
Failures do what is tension relieving, while winners do what is goal
achieving. ~Dennis Waitley
MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
Nothing splendid has ever been achieved except by those who dared
believe that something inside them was superior to circumstance. ~
Bruce Barton
G-n-G TOURS Take a load off and "Travel the Safe Way!" Kickapoo
Lucky Eagle Casino -SOLD OUT! January 14th @ $5/per person (day trip
and accepting names for standby only). Progresso, Mexico - the Safe
Border Town - January 24th @ $37/per person (day trip). 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.
WINTER TEXANS
CANYON LAKE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE is hosting the 2007 Winter Texan
Reception being held February 8, 2007 from 10:00 a.m. - Noon, at
CRRC. Near 200 guests attended last year. This year, like last, there
will be entertainment, food, door prizes and fun getting together! The
Chamber is adding a new feature - information tables! You may
'rent' one-half of a 6 ft. table to display your information, and
of course, be on hand to answer questions and tell about your business,
for only $10. Space will be limited. On the same note, we also give
away "Welcome" bags to our guests, so be thinking about what you
would like us to include in the bag on your behalf!
Visit the Chamber's Winter Texan Webpage online 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.
CRRC (Community Rec Center) is planning the 1st Annual Seniors Prom to
be held on Friday, February 16th at 6:00 P.M. Entertainment, catered
dinner, adult beverages, Prom Photos, plus awards will be presented.
Formal dress is optional! All seniors in the Canyon Lake, New
Braunfels, and surrounding areas are invited to attend. For PROM
information, Call Kristi, CRRC, at 964-3003.
CANYON LAKE ART GUILD Paint Day will be held January 15, 2007 from
11:30 AM - 3:30 PM. Next Board Meeting is January 22, 2007 in the
Meeting Room of the Tye Preston Memorial Library. Contact the Art
Guild for more information. Visit the website to view the Newsletter.
www.canyonlakeartguild.com
Be careful what you pretend to be because you are what you pretend to
be. ~ Kurt Vonnegut
EVENTS * EVENTS * EVENTS
The one important thing I have learned over the years is the difference
between taking one's work seriously and taking one's self seriously.
The first is imperative and the second disasterous. ~ Margot Fonteyn
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 3
Read January's CHAMBER CHAT in today's Canyon Lake Times Guardian!
THURSDAY, JANUARY 4
"Looking at the Lake", 1:00 p.m. Live Show Today! Canyon Lake
Chamber of Commerce's half-hour radio show, airs on KGNB 1420 AM
Radio each Thursday @ 1:00 pm. This week hear our own Executive
Director Jaynellen Ladd, and Chamber Board Director, Mandy Harris (also
with Gold Financial Services) plus radio host Wayne Fanning.
Sponsorship spot is available for this show only for $150! Find out
what is REALLY happening at the Lake! Be entertained while catching up
on local events, announcements, new members, and special opportunities.
For more information contact the Chamber at 964-2223.
The Shanty Club - Bill's Karaoke Night! ALSO Steak Night! 12100
FM 306, Sattler. 964-3932
Gruene Hall - Adam Carroll & Gordy Quist. 6:00 - 10:00 PM. 1281
Gruene Drive. 629-5077. www.gruenehall.com
FRIDAY, JANUARY 5
Submit your information for next week's Chamber Weekly News today!
Email to ad...@canyonlakechamber.com.
Guadalupe River gets stocked with trout today at Canyon Tailrace!
Gruene Hall - The Weary Boys. $6. 8:30 PM. 1281 Gruene Drive.
629-5077. www.gruenehall.com
SATURDAY, JANUARY 6
GARDEN GATE CAFÉ - Saturday Night Steak & Shrimp Special $15.99.
3475 Skyline Drive. 964-3710. www.gardengate.bravehost.com
Gruene Hall - Karen Abrahams; no cover. 1:00 - 5:00 PM. Seth
James. $7. 9:00 PM. 1281 Gruene Drive. 629-5077. www.gruenehall.com
SUNDAY, JANUARY 7
Gruene Hall - The Hudsons; no cover. Noon - 3:30 PM. The Mother
Truckers; no cover. 4:00 - 8:00 PM. 1281 Gruene Drive. 629-5077.
www.gruenehall.com
MONDAY, JANUARY 8
Place your important VOTE for Community Spirit Award, Business of the
Year and Beautification Business of the Year! Form is available online
at www.canyonlakechamber.com.
TUESDAY, JANUARY 9
DAISY DUKES BAR & GRILL - EVERY Tuesday Night is Ladies Night 8:00
- 12:00 PM. Half price drinks (all but imports). 145 FM 2673,
Sattler. 964-4464.
The Shanty Club - Bill's Karaoke Night! 12100 FM 306, Sattler.
964-3932
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 10
For more information on these and other events, please visit our
website, www.canyonlakechamber.com and go to Calendar of Events. Click
on any specific event for more information. Click on 'Add Event'
to add your own event! Free to members.
Blessed are those who can laugh at themselves, for they shall never
cease to be amused. ~ Anonymous
CANYON LAKE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
3934 FM 2673, Canyon Lake, Texas 78133
830-964-2223 or 800-528-2104