January 2010 - Helendale Chamber of Commerce

January 2010 - Helendale Chamber of Commerce

Volume 5
Officers
President:
Barbara Schneider
BCS Golf & Turf Service Inc
Vice President:
Liz Holzhauser
Professional Realty
Secretary:
Carolyn Wallace
Whiskers & Tails Grooming
Treasurer:
Sharon Kreinop
Individual
Membership/
Communication:
Carol Lee Furiate
Issue 1
January, 2010
President’s Message
Happy New Year!!!! I hope everyone had a healthy and merry Christmas. With all the bad
weather around the country I hope everyone got to their destinations safe and sound. With the new
year approaching, the Chamber will be anticipating a number of new board members. We had our
election and I am disappointed in the number of ballots that we received from our members. But,
we have some extremely talented people that will serve on the board this coming year. I expect this
to be an exciting year for the Chamber. The board has already been making plans for the upcoming
year. The Fall Fashion Show and Holiday Home Tour were great successes. And changes are already being discussed to make them bigger and better next year. We will bring back the Jack and
Jill, so any of you golfers out there that would like to chair this event please step up. So stay
tuned… we are anticipating great changes for this new year.
The Helendale Chamber of Commerce will also be sponsoring a “Meet the Candidates” night
on Monday, January 11th. There are a number of people running for the Silver Lakes Board and this
is your chance to ask questions and meet the candidates. It will be
held in the Library at the Silver Lakes Clubhouse at 7:00pm.
Helendale Chamber of Commerce 10th Annual Holiday Home Tour
Whew! It’s over and we leave the event behind us with a sense of pride, accomplishment, appreciation,
humbleness, and relief. There are so many people to thank for our success, and we
Professional Realty
hope we haven’t left a single person out in the list that follows. We couldn’t have pulled it off withMarketing:
out every single person’s added effort. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts. We ended up with
Rachel Contreras
thirteen homes on tour, and though we were told it would be impossible for people to see so many,
Margarita’s Mexican Restaurant
we were delighted to hear that most guests visited every single one! We had an eclectic mix of
homes, and are grateful to all those that participated. Next year’s lists of homes is already in the
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making and trust us, you won’t want to miss the event of the year. The boutique following the event
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was a sight to behold. Our vendors outdid themselves in offering colorful, well laid out displays.
Most vendors have already committed to next years event, and with better advertising and the sucOffice Director:
cess of this years event, we trust they will be happy they sign on. The raffle prize that each vendor
Phyliss Gilian
Individual
submitted was what we counted on to be the main fundraising part of the event. We were not disappointed in the participation of guests buying multiple tickets in hopes of winning one or more
spectacular gifts. Thank you vendor participants!
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The venue was changed at the last minute, but Silver Lakes Restaurant and Bar truly worked
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out to be the perfect gathering place fur such an event. Robert, Javier and staff outdid themselves
Antonio (Tony) Soza
Individual
with a multitude of food, the bar was hopping and the layout lent itself to networking, shopping,
eating and drinking. We will return next year, same venue, time and place. The 2009 home tour
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was a learning experience, with many lessons learned. You will want to put Sunday, December
The Helendale Chamber of
5th, 2010 Helendale Chamber Holiday Home Tour on your calendar as the event NOT to be
Commerce was established in missed. This year was just a taste of what we have in store for next Christmas season. We can
1993 to provide a community
hardly wait. The goal for 2010 is to raise funds for the Helendale Chamber of Commerce in order
service organization that
would represent the business to better serve the local and high desert business communities. It’s a new year with a new chamservice and community devel- ber board ready to take on the challenges and changes we face in our uncertain economy. As
members of the chamber, the new board will be looking to YOU, its members, for support and help
opment interests to improve
in their endeavors. The buzz of change and the event alone inspired several NEW vendor members
the economy and quality of
life in our community.
to join the chamber this month.
Silpada Jewelry – Nyla Kolterman, Cookie Lee – Valerie Ricks, Pampered Chef – Christina Hood
Located in the Vista Plaza Quantum Therapeutic Jewelry – Debbie and Jonathon Hansen, - Mary Kay – Tricia Blake
15075 Vista Road, Ste. 27 Several other vendors assure us they are getting their membership paperwork in by January 1st.
P.O. Box 1449
That’s awesome!!!
Helendale, CA 92342-1449
May 2010 be the year of positive change for you professionally and personally. May our com760- 952-2231
munity band together to become a tight knit, safe environment where community service and caring
Hours 10:00a.m.—2:00p.m.
neighbors bring Helendale and Silver Lake’s recognition in the high desert as the place to live,
Monday thru Friday
work, thrive and raise a family. God bless us and keep us all.
Sincerely,
Julie Garland and Sharon Kreinop
Holiday Home Tour Chair’s
New York Life Insurance Company
Julie Garland
10TH Annual Holiday Home Tour
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THANK YOU ALL FOR A TREMEDOUSLY SUCCESSFUL HOME TOUR!!!
The 10th Annual Holiday Home Tour was a huge success. We want to thank our homeowners for opening their doors to the public for the day. This year’s event was the best ever, and it would not have been possible without our gracious homeowners. We
appreciate the time, dedication and hard work it took to prepare their homes for the tour on December 13th. The homes were an
eclectic holiday mix that looked fabulous inside and out! Our heartfelt thanks go out to the following homeowners for their
participation.
Billie Bush
Richard & Kimberly
Buchanan
Terry & MiMi Curran
Terri Croan
Mark & Julie Garrett
Griff & Linda Jumonville
Jesse & Sharon Kreinop
Jesse & Denise Malone
Jean Miernik
Jeff & Kathy Pace
Jerry & Terri Poteet
Richard & Linda
Stephenson
Robert & Colleen Truckey
The Chamber would also like to extend our sincere appreciation to all the volunteers that assisted us throughout the day. The
Chamber Membership as well as the community overwhelming responded to our plea for help. Thank you for taking the time out
of your busy holiday schedules to assist us with our annual home tour.
Home Tour Hosts & Hostesses:
Milt Barr
Brigitte Beltran
Joan Berry
Rachel Contreras
Kelly Ann Deckard
Jodi Dodson
Margie Ferrer
Carol Lee Furiate & Frank Furiate
Phyliss Gilean
Colleen Harrod
Jan Hawley & Mike Hawley
Carolyn Hoppenrath
Crissie Jesten-Caster
Hillie Jones
Lisa McKellar
Frank Melendez
Bill Parz
Kathy Parz
Robin Sheppard
Barbara Sonneborn
Janet Stoerman
Lorie Ziegler
Michelle Ziegler
Valet Parking Attendants:
Roger Boyd
Paul Daniels
Ernie Hamor
Bill Heppe
John Harper
Knights of Columbus
Jesse Kreinop
Mike Peterson
William Ramo
Silver Lakes-Helendale Lion’s
Club and Danny Stanz
Donations:
Barstow Transfer & Storage Inc
Helendale CSD
Interiors by Decorating Den
I Candy Website & Design
Liberty Signs
Mojave Desert Bank
The Postal Depot
Professional Realty
Silver Lakes Association
Silver Lakes Hardware
Silver Lakes Market
Silver Lakes Shopper News
Sterling Inn Senior Care Facilities
Video Quest
Home Tour Ticket Sales:
Curves
Hair Unlimited
Margarita’s Mexican Restaurant
Mojave Desert Bank
The Postal Depot
Sheer Bliss
Vendors:
All Gussied Up
Remember When Antiques &
Boutique
Cookie Lee
Custom Ornaments by Debbie
Dove Chocolates
Miche Bags
Pampered Chef
Passion Parties
Quantum Therapeutic Jewelry
Silpada Jewelry
Tupperware
Video Quest
Raffle Ticket Sales:
Paulette Boyd
Pat Bristol
Lorrie Dean
Colleen Goodwin
Vicky Heppe
Cathy Kirk
Barbara Schneider
Craig Schneider
Margie Wilds
Committee Associates:
Jim Garland
Janet Hogan
Barbara Housley
Virgie Pugh/Red Hats
Barbara Schneider
Craig Schneider
Carolyn Thompson
Food, Beverage & Entertainment
Silver Lakes Bar & Restaurant
Staff
Mike Miller (DJ) “Real McCoy”
Entertainment
Home Tour Co-Chairs
Julie Garrett
Sharon Kreinop
THANK YOU ALL FOR A TREMEDOUSLY SUCCESSFUL HOME TOUR!!!
Helendale Chamber of Commerce January 12, 2010 Dinner Meeting
Pasta Chicken Salad, Veggie and Salad, Coffee, Tea, Water
Speaker:
Manfred Wendt
GreenWorkSolution, Inc. (See free seminar page 6)
UPCOMING EVENTS MARK YOUR CALENDARS
January 2010
1st
7th
8th
11th
Happy New Year!
Board Meeting
Location: Chamber Office
Time: 5:00 pm
Cut-off date for dinner
Reservations
Meet Your Candidates Night
Location: Clubhouse - Library
Time: 7:00 PM
12th
28th
Dinner Meeting
Location: Silver Lakes
Restaurant
Time: 6:00 pm
Mixer Neil Findor
Clear Water Solutions
Location: TBA
February 2010
4th
Board Meeting
Location: Chamber Office
Time: 54:00 pm
9th
14th
25th
Dinner Meeting
Silver Lakes Restaurant
Time: 5:00pm
Valentine’s Day
Mixer
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Anty’s Deli
Aloha, from Anty’s Deli. Owner’s Lorrie Dean & Amparo Mercado have plans to open
by February 2010. Exact date will be announced prior to grand opening. Lorrie Dean is a native
of California, married to her husband Gary Dean for 20 years, they have two children and three
grandchildren. Lorrie got her start in the food service business seven years ago when she and her
family moved to the beautiful Island of Kona, Hawaii. As they settled into their new home on the
Island, they were invited to many B.B.Q ’s where everyone brings a dish. Lorrie having a passion
Lorrie Dean Amparo Mercado
for cooking and making people happy, she prepared recipes that her mother taught her to cook as
a young girl growing up. To Lorries’ delight their friends said she needed to open a restaurant.
A few months later while flying back to the Island from California, she decided to investigate what other people
thought of her food. She began cooking favorite family dishes out of her kitchen and with ice chest in hand; hit the streets of
Kailua-Kona. The response was so incredible; she started a small home business, visiting local job sites, office buildings and
then whole selling to a local deli. Within one month she was offered a lease to the deli she had been servicing. Lorrie accepted
and named the deli “The Kosher Taco” in honor of her Father and Mother. Inspiration for the deli came from when she was
young girl, the kids at school asked what was her nationality? Puzzled, she asked her father and he said with delight, “you are a
Kosher Taco!” (My mom Mexican and my dad Jewish). The name got a lot of attention as you could imagine. After the first
year her husband was able to quit his job and start working for The Kosher Taco. Husband Gary and son Gary Jr. quickly took
over the outside sales and as a result they became very well known for delicious, unique food and great customer service. After
seven years, missing her daughter and grand children, they decided to give up the Kosher Taco and move back to California.
They chose your great community Silver Lakes to call home.
While planning a trip back to Kona Lorrie discovered the same type of deli she owned, was just what Silver Lakes
needed. Knowing she wouldn’t be able to run the deli on her own she offered the opportunity to her life long friend, Amparo
Mercado, who shared her great passion for cooking. Lorrie and Amparo were excited and confident they could bring a little bit
of paradise to the Oasis (S.L) in the High Desert. Anty’s will be a Food on the Go restaurant, with the twist of Hawaiian atmosphere. Ante’s will offer Kona Coffee, breakfast, lunch and home delivered dinners. In addition specialties will include dishes
for diabetics, and heart friendly foods, Hawaiian, Mexican, Porto Rican and good old American Comfort foods. You can also
find specialty gifts and pictures from Hawaii. We are very excited to bring a great service to the community with Aloha!
Anty’s will be located at the North Lake Plaza, Lorrie and Amparo are looking forward to serving all of the community.
Mahalo, from Anty’s!
By: Lorrie Dean
NEW CHAMBER MEMBER BIO
TRICIA BLAKE
MARY KAY COSMETICS
Tricia Blake is an Independent Beauty Consultant with Mary Kay and Executive Gift Services. Tricia
is new to the Helendale Chamber and when interviewed during the Christmas holiday, had this to share
about herself.
Tricia
Blake
“I’ve worked my Mary Kay business for three years and currently serve customers all over California. Before Mary Kay I was a successful Manicurist but wanted a career change. Mary Kay offers the
freedom of being your own boss and the flexibility to create the kind of career you’ve dreamed of
whether that dream is part time or fulltime.
The business is founded on the principles of the golden rule and I’m proud to share in that commitment of caring and connecting. I am committed to making a difference in our community and that’s one of the reasons I decided to join the chamber. I
also support various local charities and am part of this year’s Relay for Life.
I offer complimentary beauty consultations with the #1 best-selling brand of facial skincare and cosmetics products in the
U.S.
My Professional Women’s Business Portfolio offers you an opportunity to advertise your event with me for free. Allow me to
treat you and your staff to an office pampering session.
I arrange customized gifts for employees and clients with discounts available. I’m here to make your life easier by supporting
any budget for year round occasions. Just ask!”
Tricia Blake, Mary Kay Consultant. 760-403-0640 www.marykay.com/tblake07
By: Tricia Blake
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The following are the new members of the chamber
Cookie Lee Jewelry: Valerie Ricks
I Candy Website and Graphic Design: Jim Harvey
Quantum Magnetics, Etc.: Jonathan Hansen
Clemmer Services Inc.: Robert Clemmer
Sylvia Reyes: Individual
Mary Kay: Tricia Bloake
Silpada Designs: Nyla Kolterman
Autobahn Driving School:
Crisanto & Marlene Armington
Anty’s: Lorrie Dean &Amparo Mercado
Pure Rite Drinking Water, Inc.: Chris Oren
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DECEMBER DINNER MEETING
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The climax for the December Christmas Dinner was “The Crossroads Carolers” from Crossroad
church.
Their delightful voices and great selection of songs, shared the real meaning of Christmas.
Carolers
Sara Carmichael, Pat Lopez, Marlou Casebeir,
Cherly Boyd, Nicole Somers, Renee Corey,
Donna Corey, Judy Bergman
Donna Corey Worship Leader Crossroads Church
Support Our Local Business With “Chamber Bucks”
Donations of gift certificates, merchandise, and discount vouchers
Participating Business Members:
Eclectic Mix Gift Shop, Fratelli’s Pizzeria, Hair Unlimited, Liberty Signs,
Margarita’s Mexican Restaurant, Silver Lakes Hardware, Whiskers & Tails Pet Grooming,
& Silver Lakes Market
THANK YOU SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON
The Chamber would like to send out a very sincere and heartfelt THANK YOU to Susan Peterson and
Southern California Edison (SCE) for the $500.00 donation to the 2009 Fall Fashion Show. All funds
raised by the Fashion Show go directly to our Scholarship Fund. SCE has continued to be one of the
largest supporters of our Scholarship Program. Through their continued support we will be able to assist
the young people of our community with scholarships in 2010. Thank you Susan & SCE!!!
ATTENTION MEMBERS
Have you seen our new website yet at www.helendalechamberofcommerce.com ? We intend to dispense with
mailing newsletters beginning January 1, 2010. The newsletter will be available online and at the Chamber Office.
We need your
feedback. Call us at 760-952-2231 or email your comments to [email protected] .
HAPPY NEW YEAR
2010
Helendale Chamber of Commerce
P. O. Box 1449
Helendale, CA 92342-1449
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