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PORT CALLGREATER STOCKTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
www.stocktonchamber.org OCTOBER 2012
Vol. 58 No. 6
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4th Annual Stocktoberfest
Leadership Stockton Class of 2012-2013
Ag Hall of Fame Banquet Honors Five SJ County Farmers
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CONTENTS
PORT CALL
14
Don’t Miss!Fall Tradeshow
University Plaza Waterfront Hotel
110 W. Fremont St.
October 4, 5:00-7:00 p.m.
104th Annual Stocktoberfest
From Your President 5
From Your CEO 6
Events 8
Leadership Stockton 8
Convention & Visitors Bureau 10
New Members 12
Programs and Public 13 Policy Department
Cover Story 14
Ribbon Cuttings 16
News Briefs 17
Calendar 18
8
Ag Hall of Fame Banquet Honors Five SJ County Farmers
Leadership Dynamics Session
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PORT CALL
GREATER STOCKTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE445 W. Weber Avenue, Suite 220, Stockton, CA 95203
209.547.2770 fax [email protected]
Official publication of the Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce. Serving the Greater Stockton area business community since 1901.
CHAMBER OFFICERS
PRESIDENT Gary J. Long, Gary J. Long Jewelers
SR. VICE PRESIDENT Steven Crabtree, Herum Crabtree
FINANCIAL VICE PRESIDENTBlain Bibb, ServiceMaster Building Maintenance
VICE PRESIDENT Judith Buethe, Judith Buethe Communications
VICE PRESIDENT Dan Durst, Durst Contract Interiors
IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT Debbie Armstrong, Old Republic Title Co.
CHAMBER DIRECTORSMichael Cera, SMG/Stockton Arena/Bob Hope TheatreDonna DeMartino, San Joaquin Regional Transit DistrictPatricia V. DeSoto, Patricia V. DeSoto, CPAPat Filippone, Stockton Ports Baseball ClubLewis Gale, Eberhardt School of BusinessClint Harless, Stockton Auto Glass/Quick’s Glass ServiceMikey Kamienski, Charterhouse Center for FamiliesDan Keyser, Grupe Commercial CompanyDarryle Oakman, San Joaquin County Rental Property AssociationBakul Patel, Dorfman PacificJustin Redman, Central Valley Community BankTina Williams, Pacific Gas & Electric CompanyDiane Vigil, Dameron Hospital FoundationBob Young, Stockton Golf & Country Club
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICERDouglass W. Wilhoit, Jr. 209.547.2766
PROGRAM & PUBLIC POLICY DIRECTOR/ BEAFrank Ferral 209.547.2763
SPECIAL EVENTS DIRECTORHeidi Altamirano 209.547.2764
STAFF ACCOUNTANTLia Her 209.547.2768
MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORBrittney Doty 209.337.2723
SPECIAL EVENTS/ LEADERSHIP STOCKTON COORD.Timm Quinn 209.547.2960
SCAP COORDINATOR/ ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANTMikki Gilbert 209.337.2730
SCAP-SE COORDINATORMichael Morales 209.337.2716
BEA/ SCAP ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANTDylan Bacon 209.547.2770
RECEPTIONIST/ CUSTOMER SERVICEMai Vang 209.547.2770
PUBLISHER Stockton Chamber of Commerce 209.547.2770
GRAPHIC DESIGNNever Boring Design Associates 209.526.9136
ADVERTISING Kristin Bowker 209.423.4940
PRINTINGSnyder Parks 209.466.9026
MAILINGSnyder Parks 209.466.9026
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PORT CALL Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce5
As you all know, since
1901 the Greater Stockton
Chamber of Commerce
has been—and continues
to be—the largest business
organization promoting
your business community
and your Stockton and San
Joaquin County community
as a whole. I know that
you are also aware that my
mantra this year is to “Keep
It Local.” This is not only to
help business owners who are family, friends and neighbors,
but also help the economy improve so that vital services will
not be cut any more. Remember, 70 cents of every sales tax
dollar comes back to San Joaquin County.
September and October are two important months for your
Chamber and our partners as we celebrate the hard work and
successes of local business with our Annual Industrial and
Technology BBQ (IT BBQ), the Fall Business Showcase and
Tradeshow Mixer on October 4 and the Ag Hall of Fame Dinner
on October 18.
This year at the September IT BBQ we celebrated four
(yes, four) new companies: Allen Distribution, ARDEX
Americas, Rehrig Pacific Logistics and Shuff Steel; three
expanded companies Delicato Family Vineyards, The Herrick
Corporation Stockton Steel and Tarps & Tie Downs and one
PG&E Green Award given to Delicato Family Vineyards. It
was a great evening at the University Plaza Waterfront Hotel.
It demonstrated that even in the hardest of times the business
community comes through! Thanks to all who worked so hard
to make it a success and all who attended.
The Fall Business Showcase/Mixer also will be held at
the University Plaza Hotel on October 4 and is not to be
missed so you can experience the diversity of your business
community and at the same time connect with other
professional business people like yourselves.
At the Annual Ag Hall of Fame to be held at the Robert J.
Cabral Ag Center we will honor four agribusiness people who
are still toiling in the fields: Bruce Burlington, Gail Kautz, Henry
Long, David Simpson and one posthumous honoree, Robert
“Bob” Croce. You will be able to read the details in this issue
and please join us as we honor those who drive the $1.4
Billion industry in San Joaquin County that not only feeds
us but the world.
Remember to keep your shopping dollars here.
From Your President...by: Gary J. Long
70 cents of every
sales tax dollar
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Joaquin County.
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PORT CALL Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce6
From Your CEO...by: Doug Wilhoit
In President Long’s article, he congratulated all the honorees
at the Annual IT BBQ, which was a wonderful evening with
sold out attendance. The many guests enjoyed a great dinner,
networking, chances to honor LOCAL BUSINESS, the great
venue on the waterfront at the University Plaza Waterfront
hotel and a beautiful evening that was not only a typical
Stockton evening (Delta breezes—eat your heart out Fresno-
Bakersfield-Palm Springs) which is better known as Greater
Stockton Chamber of Commerce weather.
The day before the IT BBQ, the Green Team San Joaquin
(GTSJ)—an award winning program of your Chamber—
held its Annual Recycling BIN (Build Infrastructure Now)
Summit at another great Stockton venue, the Hilton, to a
capacity crowd and a large audience on the Webinar that was
part of the program. The Chamber is working hard with the
State Legislature and State agencies to reverse the ridiculous
situation that arises from excessive and restrictive State
environmental policies, namely that approximately 95% of
consumer recycled goods that go overseas to be manufactured
into something else are then shipped back here for sale to the
very people who recycled in the first place.
How about manufacturing the recycled goods here in
Stockton and throughout the State and creating jobs and
helping business prosper? Not a novel idea, just common
sense. Thanks to Blain Bibb (ServiceMaster, Chamber Board
member and chair of the GTSJ) and Frank Ferral for their
dedication to make this common sense idea a reality.
On October 4, our dynamic events crew of Heidi
Altamirano and Timm Quinn will be presenting the Fall
Business Showcase and Tradeshow at the University Plaza
Waterfront Hotel. This is always a great event and should not
be missed as either a sponsor, exhibitor or attendee.
Also on October 18, the event crew will be presenting the
Annual Ag Hall of Fame and you are invited to a wonderful
evening celebrating the hard working and dedicated
Agribusiness folks who bring so many wonderful agricultural
products to Stockton, San Joaquin County, the State, the
Nation and the world.
On Monday, September 10, the Record had a good front
page article about the frustration of one lady in particular,
Jewel Fay Abraham, which is shared by so many of us. That
is the lazy, sloppy, messy, inconsiderate and irresponsible
idiots who just dump trash wherever they feel like. This
stretches even further the resources of our City because of
the animalistic personal bad habits of a few. Shame on them,
but thank God for people like Jewel Fay Abraham and Anna
Morgan who stand up to these low lifes and do something
about it. We can all do something without confrontation if
we see someone dump trash. Get a license number or call the
code enforcement section at 209.937.8813 so that they can
get on it as quickly as possible! Many eyes and ears on the
streets helps and it is our responsibility as citizens to be part
of the solution and not part of the problem.
Anna and her team of Love Stockton had a very successful
event on September 29, 2012 of multiple community
members and organizations picking projects to help improve
the visible scenery of Stockton. They all worked hard and are
OCT2012 7www.stocktonchamber.org
to be congratulated! It is well known that government cannot
and should not be all things to all people, as some wrongly
believe, but we should all take part in making our community
a great place to live. Jewel and Anna are to be commended for
standing up and being counted and it is important that we
all do the same to rid ourselves of those who only care about
themselves and what they can get without giving back.
While Joan and I were on the wonderful Regent Navigator
Cruise Ship the last two weeks of August (yes, a vacation) on
our way to Alaska with 14 other Stocktonians, we had many
opportunities to discuss the issues facing all of us here at
home. To the person, they all felt strongly that Stockton is
a great place to live, that we will come out of this situation
stronger and that it will take all of us working together and
clasping hands not pointing fingers to do so. On a cruise
you meet many folks from around the country and the
world. And, yes, when we said PROUDLY we were from
Stockton, California some raised an eyebrow, but during the
conversation most—if not all—stated that their cities, due to
multiple reasons both from within and without, were having
very similar issues to differing degrees.
Just as I wrote above about our Ag Community feeding
the world, a bit of Stockton herself can be found almost
anywhere! While docked in Victoria, BC on the bus to the
beautiful Butchart Gardens (a sight to behold) we spotted
the Casino Royale docked in the Inner Harbor. We knew Mr.
Dave McDonald was cruising in Alaskan waters and were
excited to see the Casino Royale, which calls Stockton its
home port, right there in front of us. We were happy to know
that the bus, upon returning from the breathtaking gardens,
would drop us off at the Empress Hotel right across from the
Victoria marina (yup they have one also) so we could pay
Dave and crew a visit.
As it turned out, when we were dropped off at the hotel the
Casino Royale was back on the high seas but all was not lost
because now at the marina was the beginning of a very large
display of historic wooden boats and cruisers, as we have had
here. And guess what, when we walked on the docks there
were two Stephen’s Brothers Cabin Cruisers with a sign on
each telling the history of each including (drum roll please)
that they were built in STOCKTON, CALIFORNIA as were
hundreds more and that many, many are still operating
around the WORLD. Take that non-believers, doom and
gloom purveyors and naysayers….
A few days after my return, I ran into Theo Stephens
whose family owned and operated Stephen’s Brothers (I
would be remiss if I did not tell you his sister Kathy and
I were at St. Mary’s together and our families were close).
When I told him of the sighting of the two beauties you
could see the pride in his face. That is what this community
is all about – PEOPLE!
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PORT CALL Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce8 @ Heidi Altamirano: [email protected]
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Reducing waste Conserving water and energy
Protecting public health Using recycled-content in your products
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SMALL BUSINESS HAZARDOUS WASTE DISPOSAL*
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i Low cost way to safely dispose of hazardous materials. (Costs depend on your waste types.)
i Documentation that you properly manage hazardous waste.
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We also accept universal and electronic waste.
Leadership Stocktonby: Timm Quinn
Eventsby: Heidi Altamarino
October 4 Fall Business Tradeshow and Passport Mixer
There are only a few tables left for the Fall Business Tradeshow
and Passport Mixer! Space is given on a first come, first served
basis so don’t wait or you may risk missing your opportunity to
participate. Reserve your space today!
The Fall Tradeshow will be held on Thursday, October 4, from
5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the University Plaza Waterfront Hotel, 110
W. Fremont Street. Admission to attend the Fall Tradeshow is
free and open to the general public. Tables are $250 for Chamber
members and $350 for non-members. Reserve your space ASAP
to be part of the pre-mixer publicity!
For more information about exhibiting at or attending out Fall
Business Tradeshow and Passport mixer, call Timm Quinn at
209.547.2960.
ATHENA Awards
Join us in honoring Phyllis Grupe and Jennifer Torres Siders,
two exceptional individuals at our ATHENA and ATHENA
Young Professional Awards luncheon on Thursday, November
15, 11:30am at the Stockton Golf & Country Club. This award is
presented to one who has attained and personified the highest
level of professional excellence in their business or profession, has
devoted time and energy to our community in a meaningful way,
and most especially has opened doors of leadership opportunity
for women. These two deserving recipients demonstrate support
of the goals of professional women and provide unselfish
assistance on their behalf.
Reservations for the luncheon and award presentation are $35,
pre-paid by November 10th and are $45 thereafter. For additional
information or to purchase tickets, call 209-547-2770.
Leadership Dynamics Session
Leadership Level Sponsor: Financial Center Credit Union
Session Sponsor: San Joaquin County Office of Education
Leadership Stockton kicked off the 2012-2013 class with a
successful day-long Leadership Dynamics session hosted at the
San Joaquin County Office of Education (SJCOE). The goal of
the session was for participants to learn more about themselves
and their classmates through a variety of teambuilding exercises,
activities and discussions.
Thank you to Rob Kroff, Venture On Challenge Course
facilitator, for leading the class through a variety of exercises
that kept the group moving, laughing and getting to know each
other better.
Special thanks to the team at the SJCOE: Mick Founts, Denise
Irvin and Rob Kroff. Additional thanks goes to the Leadership
Stockton alumni, Ramon Velez (LS Class of ‘06), who gave
his valuable time to be a part of this session. Thank you to the
Leadership Stockton Alumni Association for hosting a welcome
reception for the class at the home of Laurie Schrum (LS Class of
‘04). And a big thank you to Michael Duffy (LS Class of ‘95) and the
Financial Center Credit Union for their yearlong Leadership Level
Sponsorship of all the sessions!
Next month, follow the class of 2013 as they decide on the
community project at the Leadership Retreat at Community of the
Great Commission on September 21-22. For more information
about Leadership Stockton and sponsorship opportunities, contact
Timm Quinn at 209.547.2960 or [email protected], and
also by visiting www.leadershipstockton.com.
Eventsby: Heidi Altamarino
J E W E L E R SGary J. Longyour jeweler for life’s celebrations
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4 Consecutive Years!
PORT CALL Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce10 @ Wes Rhea: [email protected] www.visitstockton.org
Be sure to become a fan on our Facebook page www.facebook.com/Stockton.CVB
Convention & Visitors Bureauby: Wes Rhea
Downtown Stockton to
Celebrate Oktoberfest!
Annual Event Expands to
Two Days!
The 4th annual Stocktoberfest
takes place October 6 from 2:00-
10:00 p.m. and October 7 from
11 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Waterfront
Warehouse Amphitheatre in
Downtown Stockton.
With keg lifting competitions,
craft beers on tap, sausages, home
brews, chicken dance dance-offs
and, of course, beer stein holding
competitions … Stocktoberfest
2012 is not to be missed! Modeled
after a German Oktoberfest with
a Stockton twist, Stocktoberfest
seating is outdoors on the waterfront
with long tables, wooden benches
and BIG glass steins. Enjoy live
entertainment ranging from polka to rock, brats and over 10
brews and food booths! Group packages are available.
For more information or tickets visit www.Stocktoberfest.com
or call the Downtown Stockton Alliance at 209.464.5246.
Promote Your Business
in the 2013 Stockton
Activities Guide
Marketing opportunities are
available to showcase your
business in the 2013 Stockton
Activities Guide. The guide
is the official publication of
the Stockton Convention
& Visitors Bureau and over
25,000 copies will be printed in January 2013.
Retail, restaurants, lodging properties, attractions and guest
services are a must to be seen in this guide. Promoted as the
region’s #1 activities guide, the Stockton Activities Guide also
includes the Resource Directory, the “yellow pages” for new
and current residents and visitors too. All advertisers are also
included in the online digital version of the guide, with websites
hyperlinked at no additional cost.
The guides are distributed throughout Stockton at hotels,
events, attractions, restaurants, the University of the Pacific,
City Hall, by the Downtown Stockton Alliance and much more!
For advertising information call Heather at San Joaquin
Magazine at 209.833.9989. For general 2013 Stockton
Activities Guide questions, please call Wes at 209.938.1551
or email [email protected].
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OcTOber 6 2:00-10:00 p.m.
OcTOber 7 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
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PORT CALL Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce12
New Members For more information on becoming a new member, please call Brittney Doty
at 209.337.2723 or [email protected]. Please allow up to 90
days for your listing to show.
Funeral Directors
Casa Bonita Funeral Home2500 Cemetery Lane
Stockton
Hospice Services
Community Hospice4368 Spyres Way
Modesto www.hospiceheart.org
Distribution Center
GMA Garnet USA Corp1627 Tilllie Lewis Drive
Stockton www.garnetsales.com
Security Service / Security Guard & Patrol Service
Hammer Head Protection, Inc.1505 Navy Drive, #B
Stockton www.hammerheadprotection.com
Restaurants Fast Food
Juice It Up347 E. Weber Avenue
Stockton
Real Estate
Keller Williams3133 W. March Lane, #1060
Stockton www.stockton.yourkwoffice.com
Web Page Design & Services / Consultants – Image
Main St. Labs1261 Howard Street
San Francisco www.main.st
Medical Clinics
Pacific Coast Medical Center Inc.2531 N. California Street
Stockton
Schools-Charter
Team Charter School600 E. Main Street
4719 Quail Lakes Drive, #G-237
Stockton www.teamcharterschool.com
Photographers / Beauty Salons
Vernel’s Photography Inc. & C’est Belle Hair Design1465 W. March Lane
Stockton www.vernelsphotoandhair.com
Department Stores
Wal-Mart10355 Trinity Parkway
Stockton www.walmart.com
OCT2012 13www.stocktonchamber.org
Programs and Public Policy Departmentby: Frank Ferral
Thank you to our generous
Green Team San Joaquin Sponsors:
American Recycling
Carpenters Local Union 152
CBC Steel Buildings
City of Stockton
Dorfman Pacific
Durst Contract Interiors
Granite Construction Co.
Healthy Air Living
Modern Energy Concepts
The Newark Group
Onsite Electronics Recycling
Pacific Gas & Electric Company
Queirolo’s Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc.
San Joaquin Council of Governments
San Joaquin County Public Works
SAWS
ServiceMaster Clean
Sims Metal Management
Surtec
Valley CAN
Universal Service Recycling
Measure D San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors Term Limits VOTE YES
A Yes vote on Measure “D” is a vote in favor of extending the
current term for Supervisors from two (2) four (4) year terms to
three (3) four (4) year terms maximum.
Measure E SUSD BOND VOTE YES
The district is proposing issuing a new bond in the amount of
$156,000,000 of the $312,383,503 remaining Measure Q funds for
a couple of reasons. First, the district has reached the Proposition
39 tax rate cap and is unable to issue additional Measure Q bonds
and by doing this (bond swap) the district will save millions of tax
payer dollars in lower interest payments.
Proposition 30 VOTE NO
Increases taxes on California PIT for taxpayers earning over
$250,000 per year and increases the sales tax by ¼% over the
next seven years. Prohibits the State from using these funds for
anything other than educational purposes. Does not restrict the
State from decreasing the amount of funds directed to schools
from the general fund.
Proposition 32 VOTE YES
Prohibits Political Contributions by Payroll Deduction.
Restricts union political fundraising by prohibiting use of
payroll-deducted funds for political purposes. Same use
restriction would apply to payroll deductions, if any, by
corporations or government contractors.
Proposition 37 VOTE NO
• Require labeling on raw or processed food offered for sale
to consumers if the food is made from plants or animals
with genetic material changed in specified ways.
• Prohibit labeling or advertising such food as “natural.”
• Exempt from this requirement foods that are “certified
organic; unintentionally produced with genetically
engineered material; made from animals fed or injected
with genetically engineered material but not genetically
engineered themselves; processed with or containing
only small amounts of genetically engineered ingredients;
administered for treatment of medical conditions; sold
for immediate consumption such as in a restaurant; or
alcoholic beverages.”
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Ag Hall of Fame Banquet Honors Five SJ County Farmersby: Justin Souza
COVER STORY
n October 18, the Greater
Stockton Chamber of
Commerce will honor
individuals who have devoted their lives
to the advancement of agriculture in San
Joaquin County at the Agricultural Hall
of Fame Banquet. The Ag Hall of Fame
recognizes individual success in agriculture,
leadership in the field of agriculture and
contributions to the community at large.
Bruce
Burlington
Since 1941,
Bruce
Burlington
has been an
innovator
in the local
and worldwide agricultural community
and pioneered advancements that have
become key to modern farming. From
the foundation of San Joaquin Sulphur
Company in 1941, Bruce expanded the
use of sulfur as an effective fungicide
in vineyards; innovated revolutionary
irrigation systems that save water and
ensure plant health; and lent his sage advice
to the agricultural community. For most of
Bruce’s life, he has maintained a focus on
advancing the agricultural community
with technological innovations,
entrepreneurial spirit and personal
support for worthy causes.
Gail Kautz
Over the last
50 years, Gail
Kautz has set a
new standard
for leadership
for San Joaquin
County
agriculture. Gail’s achievements include a
long list of leadership roles in agricultural
associations focused on helping the next
generation of farmers realize their potential.
From her stint as Board President of the
California State Fair to her Presidency with
the California 4-H Foundation—among
many other positions—Gail has encouraged
youth education and leadership in
agriculture. Gail also founded the annual
Ironstone Concours d’Elegance classic car
show, which helps support local and state
agricultural youth education for 4-H and
FFA programs, as well as the State Fair
Scholarship Fund. Gail has devoted her life
to supporting Ag and for over 50 years has
worked to communicate the importance of
agriculture to the community and
the economy.
Henry Long
Henry Long
was born and
raised on
his family’s
300-acre
farm in the
agricultural
community
of French Camp. From his post-high school
job running grain harvesters and scrapers to
the stewardship and expansion of his family
farm, Henry has spent his life in the pursuit
of agriculture. In addition to running and
expanding his own farm, Henry has a
long history of supporting the agricultural
community. As a 45-year member of the
San Joaquin Farm Bureau Federation and
an active member of the water and land use
committees, Long has driven agricultural
improvements, promoted knowledge and
encouraged responsible stewardship. He
has also served on the Ag Advisory Board,
The Delta Water Users Association and
the SJ County Economic Development
Association, as well as being a longtime
supporter of the SJ County Fair and Ag-
Bruce Burlington
Henry Long
Gail Kautz
OCT2012 15www.stocktonchamber.org
Ag Hall of Fame Sponsors
PLATINUM
American AgCredit
Mid Valley Agricultural Services, Inc.
Moss Adams, LLP
R & S Erection of Stockton, Inc.
San Joaquin Farm Bureau Federation
San Tomo, Inc.
GOLD
Sutter Gould Medical Foundation
Union Bank
SILVER
Builders Exchange of Stockton
F&M Bank
Mohr-Fry Ranches
Neumiller & Beardslee
Roland Construction, Inc.
Stockton East Water District
Vino Farms LLC
based youth programs. Long’s dedication to
the agricultural community of French Camp
has been a boon to countless farmers in the
area, and his lifetime of hard work has
made him a model for agricultural success
in San Joaquin County.
David Simpson
David
Simpson’s
motivation
to make a
difference in
the agricultural
industry has
driven his 35-year career with the USDA
as well as over 30 years of success farming
his own land. David’s commitment to
innovation as San Joaquin County’s longest
standing USDA District Conservationist,
helped him launch many first-time and
pilot programs that moved the agricultural
community toward greater conservation
and innovation. David’s dedication to
promoting agriculture and his willingness to
take risks for the benefit of the agricultural
community has kept San Joaquin County
leading the industry and meant incalculable
benefits for farmers and agriculturalists
throughout the area.
Robert “Bob”
Croce
Bob Croce
posthumous
addition to
the Ag Hall
of Fame
reflects his
tremendous career as an independent
farmer and 29-years of service as Deputy
Agricultural Commissioner with the SJ
County Department of Agriculture. Croce
was born and raised on a small farm in
Stockton which, during his lifetime, he
transformed into a thriving cherry orchard,
ultimately producing a varietal called
Garnet which he helped innovate. In his
position with the County, Bob served as a
consultant to other San Joaquin farmers,
processors and shippers about a broad
variety of agricultural issues. Bob’s particular
expertise as a cherry grower led to his key
role in eradicating the Cherry Buckskin
disease that threatened hundreds of acres of
cherries across California. In addition to his
professional work, Bob served in a variety
of positions with the Cherry Growers and
Industries Foundation, the Cherry Advisory
Board, Cherry Research Board, the Public
Schools Foundation and the Farm Bureau
Federation, among many others. When
Bob died in 2006, he left behind a strong
legacy of support for San Joaquin County’s
agricultural community.
Ag Hall of Fame Banquet
The Agricultural Hall of Fame Banquet
begins at 6 p.m. on Thursday, October
18 at the Robert J. Cabral Ag Center.
The event will feature a program
lauding the outstanding material and
emotional investments made by this year’s
exceptional award recipients. Tickets for
the event are $40 each and are available
by calling 209.547.2960. Advanced
reservations are required.
Robert “Bob” Croce
David Simpson
Industrial Technology Barbecue 2012September 12, University Plaza Waterfront Hotel
PORT CALL Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce16
Ribbon Cuttings For additional information go to www.stocktonchamber.org
Attending Ambassadors Tim Aguirre, Impact Promotions Tim Aragon, Telepacific
Communications Ojesa Asejo-Clark, Rabobank Gloria
Blaine, Basket Caravan & Gourmet Gifts Geri Blas, United
States Postal Service Tracee Bucio, Hands on Healing
Carol Clemons, Angel’s Caring Helpers Becky Deal,
Rabobank Shannon Ding, Assemblymember Bill Berryhill’s
Representative Kristen Dyke, Port City Marketing Sally
Fandrich, Allied Waste Gary Ghan, Brookfalls Water Steve
Glovsky, Kamps Propane Patti Gulick, New Image Signs
Blair Hake, Ameriprise Financial Services Nick Harbut,
Eco Chic Salon Elaine Harlan, The River, KRVR 105.5
Tom Hobbs, Park West Self Storage Glenn Jose, H.O.P.E.
Loretta Lee, CA DEPT of Rehabilitation Jennifer Lewis,
Stockton Hilton Chester Lum, ABC Wallace Funeral Services
Frank Martinez, H.O.P.E. Reggie Martinez, UEI College
Marilyn Mason, RHA Mark McDonald, Legal Shield
Rich McDonald, Dale Carnegie John Medina, H.O.P.E.
Ross Moerman, Doctor Data Aldo Montijo, Premier
Chiropractic Tyler Moran, Central California Safety Council
Gillian Murphy, Small Business Development Center at SJ
Delta College John Paval, Kansas City Life Ellen Powell,
Assemblymember Cardoza’s Representative Rich & Cherie
Pruitt, RP Painting Specialists Annie Randazzo, Allied
Waste Vince Rosato, New Image Signs Fernando Ruelas,
Kaplan College Dora Ruiz, EZ Network Systems Zack
Sharkey, Stockton Ports Baseball Club Michelle Sherlock,
Optimal Hospice Care Melanie Speer, Costco Max Vargas,
Assemblymember Galgiani’s Representative Gregory
Walther, Press F1 Computer Services Ed Wanket,
WorkNet Sam Ward, Xango Vernel Wofford, Vernel’s
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Ph 209.337.2723 Fax 209.466.5271
Award recipient Tarps & Tie Downs and presenters
Hotel Staff
More than 300 in attendance!
Hobby Lobby
1155 W. March Lane Stockton
Women’s Center - Youth & Family Services 620 N. San Joaquin Street Stockton
Omega Pacific Insurance
445 W. Weber Avenue, Ste. 140 Stockton
Keller William’s
3133 W. March Lane, Ste. 1060 Stockton
Eddie’s Pizza
3201 West Benjamin Holt Drive Stockton
Quik Vehicle Registration Services
445 W. Weber Avenue, Ste. 131 Stockton
OCT2012 17www.stocktonchamber.org
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The Haggin Museum Professional charros take center stage in
Victory Park on Saturday, October 13 from 12-3:30 p.m. for The
Haggin Museum’s special event “Charrería Family Day in the Park.”
Watch ballet folklorico dancers and hear the mariachis while viewing
craftsmen and demonstrations. Hands-on fun, art activities and
tours of the “Charrería” exhibition continue inside the museum. This
afternoon event is free to all visitors. No reservations are required. For
more information, call 209.940.6315.
Marian Jacobs Named Good Will
Helping Hands Award Recipient
Goodwill Industries’ Foundation
Board has selected Stocktonian
Marian Jacobs as the recipient of
the 2012 Good Will Helping Hands
Award. The dinner celebration is
slated for Thursday, October 11 at
6:00 p.m. at the Stockton Hilton.
Marian Jacobs is known for her pioneering business spirit as well
as her civic and philanthropic leadership. Goodwill Industries of
San Joaquin Valley is just one of many nonprofit organizations for
which Marian has provided dedicated volunteer leadership.
For ticket information, call Goodwill Industries at 209.466.4368
ext. 214 or email to [email protected].
Rebecca Deal Douglass M. Eberhardt,
President and CEO of Bank of
Stockton, recently announced the
appointment of Rebecca Deal as
Assistant Vice President, Sales &
Service Manager at the bank’s Quail
Lakes Delta Office in Stockton.
Rebecca has 13 years of experience in
sales and customer service, most recently with Rabobank. She will
oversee all operations at the Quail Lakes Office..
PORT CALL Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce18
Contact the Chamber at 209.547.2770 for more info*
CalendarOctober 2012
Highlights10/4- Fall Tradeshow
@ University Plaza Waterfront Hotel
110 W. Fremont St.
also don’t miss... 11/1 - Networking Mixer - 5:15-7:15 p.m.
@ Atria Bayside Landing
3318 Brookside Rd
Networking MixerSeptember 6, Stockton Arena/SMG
4 Fall Business Showcase and Tradeshow Mixer – 5:00 -7:00 p.m. @ University Plaza Waterfront Hotel
10 Green Team San Joaquin – 9:00 a.m. @ Chamber Conference Room
10 Down Under Scholarship Luncheon – 11:30 a.m. @ Outback Steakhouse
12 Leadership Stockton History, Arts & Culture Session 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. @ Haggin Museum
12 Government Relations Council – 7:30 a.m. @ Chamber Conference Room
17 Executive Committee Meeting – 7:00 a.m. @ Stockton Golf & Country Club
18 San Joaquin Ag Hall of Fame Dinner – 5:30 p.m. @ Robert J. Cabral Ag Center
25 Chamber Board Meeting – 4:00 p.m. @ Chamber Conference Room
26 Government Relations Council – 7:30 a.m. @ Chamber Conference Room
30 Pathways to Green Schools/Jobs – 9:00 a.m. @ San Joaquin County Office of Education Register at greenteamsanjoaquin.com
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