Community Betterment
RAP | Small Business Person | Leadership | Business Advisory | Military Affairs | BEP | NBMA | Crime Watch
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The
RAP (Retirees Are Progressive) Council met in Honors Hall on January 21 to hear
a presentation from the New Braunfels Police Department. The NBPD’s Community Response Unit, which includes Sergeant Snider and
Officers Miller, Seibert, Cuellar and Cantu, gave a presentation on
their efforts to combat graffiti. The NBPD is increasing its
communication and awareness programs to the community through
presentations like this and providing a new and free service, CrimeWeb.net (http://crimeweb.net).
This service assists in communicating crime and community issues in a
fast and efficient manner.
Who will be the
next Business Person of the Year?
Nominations for Small
Business Person of the Year are now being accepted through March 20.
Nominations can be made online at
www.nbcham.org, click on nomination form on the right of the home
page or call Shana at the Chamber (830-608-2805) for a form. The
Small Business Person for 2009 will be selected at the April Chamber
board meeting, be surprised with the announcement at their place of
business, display the SBP banner all year and be honored at a reception
sponsored by RANDOLPH BROOKS FEDERAL CREDIT UNION.
The topic for the February 10 class day for Youth Leadership was “Health & Wellness” sponsored by CHRISTUS SANTA ROSA HOSPITAL-NEW BRAUNFELS and facilitated by MELISSA KRAUSE (LNB Alum). CHRISTUS provided breaks and lunch and arranged presentations and panel discussions and tours of hospital departments. VP/Administrator JIM WESSON (LNB Class of ’09) of CHRISTUS SANTA ROSA HOSPITAL-NEW BRAUNFELS also addressed the class. YLNB Chair RODNEY FISCHER of MIDTEX OIL, INC. joined in the day's activities. The next class is set for March 10 with the class visiting the Capitol and Texas History Museum at a “Day at the Legislature”.
The topic for the February 17 class day for Leadership New Braunfels was Volunteerism – Civic and Government, facilitated by LNB Alum KELLIE STALLINGS of CONNECTIONS. Sponsor for the Day was EDEN HOME INC. represented by Janet Mack (LNB Alum). The morning session included a presentation on Volunteerism in the Chamber by Chair of the Board MARIAN BENSON and President Michael Meek and a speaker’s panel of local non profit agencies and a presentation on the Leadership NB Alumni Association by ROB CLARK of VICKREY & ASSOCIATES (Chair and LNB Alum). Dr. Richard Cheatham, Dean of Fine Arts and Communication at Texas State University, presented Leading through Effective Communication. The afternoon session included lunch at the COMAL COUNTY SENIOR CITIZENS CENTER (ROBERT LOPEZ, LNB Alum), a tour of CONNECTIONS, a presentation “Taking time to volunteer and meeting formats and ethics” with Comal County Commissioner JAN KENNADY and a participatory exercise by Mike Fitsko of SF Communication Consultants. The next class day “Health & Social Services” is set for March 25.
The annual LNB Alumni fundraiser will be held on February 28 at Mission Valley Bowling Club. LNB Alum and the LNB Class of ’09 and guests are invited to bowl and socialize at the event benefiting the Youth program. LNBAA will host a candidate’s forum on April 9, prior to early voting for the City Council positions and CISD & NBISD board of trustees’ election.
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YLNB pictured at the main entrance to
CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital - New Braunfels for their February class
day.
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Jim Wesson, VP/Administrator of CHRISTUS
Santa Rosa Hospital - New Braunfels, gives YLNB a history of our
community hospital.
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Gabe Mendoza, Emergency Department Manager
(left), of CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital - New Braunfels shows YLNB how
quickly the pace in the Emergency Department can change with a
participatory exercise.
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YLNB tours the CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital
- New Braunfels laboratory.
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Terry Robinson (standing), Executive Director of United Way, addresses
LNB along with other representatives (seated panel) of local agencies.
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Dr. Richard Cheatham, Dean of Fine Arts & Communication, discusses a
situation with LNB '09 class member Travis Wuest. Other class
members participate with hands raised.
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LNB class members Susan DeLano and Travis Wuest talk with Comal County
Senior Citizens Foundation Executive Director Robert Lopez (center)
during lunch at the Senior Center.
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Mike Fitsko (right) presented consensus Building to complete the busy
February LNB class day. Representing their classmates in an
exercise are Elizabeth Weisman, John Archer and Barbara Lackey (left to
right).
Another tool to assist small business owners and managers is the Business Advisory committee’s NB Business University seminars. The first NB Business University seminar for 2009 “Navigating the Minefield – How to keep your business from blowing up!” by Brad Hunt of the WHY Group was presented on Thursday, January 8. More than thirty business owners and managers attended. On February 12, repeat speaker Independent Consultant Keith Hughey presented “Fear Factor…Don’t let fear get in the way of staff effectiveness” to more than forty attendees.
The topic for the March 26 NB Business University “The Paperless Document Society” will be presented by PABLO REYNA of ON-LINE COMPUTERS AND INTERNET SERVICES. Registration is available online at www.nbcham.org. Reserve your place now.
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Business Advisory Chair Sandy Kibby welcomes
attendees to the January 8 NB Business University Seminar "Navigating
the Minefield - How to keep your business from blowing up!"
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January 8 presenter Brad Hunt of the WHY
Group makes a point during NB Business University seminar.
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Over 40 business owners and managers attend
the NB Business University seminar on February 12 with Independent
Consultant Keith Hughey.
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Presenter Keith Hughey answers a question
during the February 12 NB Business University seminar.
Chamber Chair of the Board MARIAN BENSON and Military Affairs Chair SONYA CHAPA-WEBER will attend the Team Randolph Air Force Base Annual Awards Ceremony on February 26 when the Airman of the Year 2008 will be selected. Military Affairs committee member BEN WEHMAN attended the Team Randolph Quarterly Awards Ceremony on January 22 when the 4th Quarter Airman of 2008 was selected. Military Affairs committee members met on February 20 to plan the New Braunfels reception for both honorees. 2009 begins the 41st year partnership between the Chamber and Randolph Air Force Base.
Business Education Partnership Committee To Set Programs for 2009
The Chamber’s Business Education Partnership Committee is set to meet on Thursday, February 26 at 7:30 am in Honors Hall. This will be their first meeting of 2009, and Chair Chris Douglas is pleased about the challenging work ahead. Committee Vice Chair Aja Edwards and Douglas want to set new programs in place for the BEP. The primary project for the first quarter is preparing a bag to be given to parents of young children ages 1 – 4 years. This bag will contain children’s books, activities parents can do with their children that are free or inexpensive, and a brochure filled with people and agencies where families can look for help to care for and to educate their children before they enter kindergarten. The bags will be available this spring at local schools, doctors offices, and many of the county offices and non-profit agencies that provide family support and assistance. Call Rusty Brockman at 830-625-2385 for more information.
New Braunfels Manufacturers Association Hears City Update From Mayor
The NBMA will hold its regular monthly lunch meeting on Tuesday, February 17 at Mamacita’s beginning at 11:45 am. The group will be treated to a special “State of the City” program by Mayor Bruce Boyer. The officers for the NBMA in 2009 are President Barry Brittain of the Coleman Company, Vice President Al Ronzan of Detex, and Secretary/Treasurer Paul Webber of Star Manufacturing. Visit their website.
Chamber to Team with NBPD on Crime Watch Programs
The NBPD's E-Business Crime Watch program will soon be unveiled to Chamber-member businesses via a new partnership between the Chamber and NBPD. There will be no cost and emails will not be shared. General information will be provided related to crime prevention and community issues.
Second, NBPD has developed a focused e-notification system to communicate business-specific information related to crime trends, active suspects, current scams/fraud and preventive information to assist targeted business segments. Businesses will need to send an email to an address provided to be included in this service.
Lastly, they are looking for partnerships/volunteers by area to assist in hosting informational meetings and to make sure the NBPD fully understands the areas of concerns of business with these crime issues. Chief Ron Everett was the guest presenter at the Chamber board meeting Monday, February 16.
