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The Chamber Communicator for June 2012
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Ripon Chamber of Commerce 929 West Main Street
P.O. Box 327, Ripon, CA 95366
Inside this issue:
Service Clubs / Membership Renewal
2
President’s Message 3
Announcements 4
President’s Circle Members
5
New Members 6
Advertising 7-8
Dates of Interest:
June
30 Kids Day
July
1 Patriotic Sunday
Honoring the
Military
2 Senior Day
3 Citizen’s Day
Tour Police,
Fire, and City
Hall. 4 Parade, Fireworks
Celebration
Downtown
26 Installation Dinner
C O M M U N I C A T O R N E W S L E T T E R (209) 599-7519 Fax 1-888-556-4944 www.riponchamber.org
June 2012
Support Ripon Fireworks!!
The Ripon Chamber of Commerce and The City of Ripon are preparing for
another AWESOME firework show for this years 4th of July Celebration. To
make this possible, we need to raise $30,000. To date we have a little under
$15,000, so we are almost half way there. This is a popular Community event that
we want to continue to provide. Help us reach our goal by sending a check made
payable to:
The City of Ripon Firework Fund
259 N. Wilma Ave.
Ripon, Ca. 95366
Or to donate online go to: Ripon4thofjuly.com
Also, beginning Saturday June 30th, is the return of Community Appreciation
Days. This event is designed to draw the public into businesses on a daily basis
to receive discounts or give- a-ways from participating businesses. The
committee has pre-determined the groups to honor on specific days. Each
participating business will be given a poster to display in their front window to
let the public know they are part of this event. Use your imagination to make
this event benefit your business in the best way possible!
Wednesday, July 4th, the Ripon Chamber of Commerce and the Fireworks
Committee will be hosting an old fashioned 4th of July parade and fireworks
display in downtown Ripon to wrap up this event honoring the community of
Ripon.
Participating businesses will be included in all of the advertising; Ripon
Chamber Newsletter, Ripon Record, Manteca Bulletin and posters displayed in
business windows through out town.
C H A M B E R I N F O R M A T I O N
Thank You for renewing
your Membership in May
RE/MAX EXECUTIVE—DAN PRINCE
ALMOND ACE PACKING, INC.
B&Z AUTO PARTS
ALMOND BLOSSOM OPTOMETRY
GOLDEN GATE NUT COMPANY
AMERICAN LEGION POST #190
GROEN REAL STATE / SOARES
RIPON LIONS CLUB
DIBUDUO & DEFENDIS INSURANCE
AGENCY,INC.
ELDEN “RED” NUTT
LEO ZUBER
FRANK’S PLACE
AGAPE VILLAGES FOSTER FAMILY AGENCY
MCMANIS FAMILY VINEYARDS, INC.
DENNY’S RESTAURANT
RIPON ROADHOUSE
T’S & TOPS
CAPTURED MOMENTS BY CYNTHIA
VERMUELEN & COMPANY
AN ACCOUNTANCY CORP
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Welcome New Members
TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL GROUP
MARIO’S FAMILY RESTAURANT
Ripon Chamber of Commerce
929 W. Main Street
P.O. Box 327, Ripon, CA 95366
(209) 599-7519 Fax 1-888-556-4944
www.riponchamber.org
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
EXECUTIVE BOARD
2011-2012
PRESIDENT
Marge Imfeld
Re/Max Executive
VICE PRESIDENT
Janell Zuidervaart
Friend’s Salon
TREASURER
Kristine Griesheimer
Oak Valley Community Bank
SECRETARY
Danielle Pierce
Bank of Stockton
GOVERNING BOARD OF
DIRECTORS 2010-2011
Lori Adams
PMZ Real Estate
Darryl Bartels
State Farm Insurance Agency
Helen Caetano
The Tank House Gift Shoppe
Ron Douma
Ina’s Travel Center
John Heida
Heida Computers
Cliff Jorgensen
Cliff Jorgensen Ins. Agency
Jake Parks
Jake’s Coffee, Tea & Sandwiches
Leo Zuber
Retired Superintendent
Ripon Unified School District
CHAMBER STAFF
Sandra Carhart
Interim Executive Director
Bonnie Nutt
Administrative Assistant
RIPON COMMUNICATOR (USPS 0045)
Is published monthly by the Ripon
Chamber of Commerce
P.O. Box 327, Ripon, CA 95366
(209) 599-7519
BULK RATE POSTAGE PAID
At Ripon, California
Postmaster: Send address changes to:
Ripon Communicator
P.O. Box 327, Ripon, CA 95366
Editorial opinions are not necessarily those
of the Board of Director’s or members of the Ripon
Chamber of Commerce.
Chamber members may submit news and inquire
about ad rates by contacting:
Dorothy Booth,
call (209) 599-7519 or write P.O. Box 327,
Ripon, CA 95366
RIPON
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
MISSION STATEMENT
The Ripon Chamber of Commerce is
committed to serving and promoting the
common interest of the Community through
activities and opportunities that foster a
positive business environment thereby
enhancing prosperity and quality of life for
all the Community Members.
MEMBER SERVICE CLUBS
American Cancer Society
Sandy Stoddard
209-941-2677
American Legion Post #190
James Moore
209-345-6036
Assist International Non-Profit Humanitarian
Organization
Tim Reynolds
209-599-1890
Color The Skies Hot Air
Balloon Festival, Inc.
Jessica L. Coleman
209-480-5244
Friends of the Ripon
Memorial Library
David Humiston
1-866-805-7323
Marissa’s Closet
Melinda Shaw
Ripon, Ca. 95366
209-613-0836
Ripon Arts League
Kit Oase
209-599-3408
Ripon Community
Athletic Foundation
Stephanie Hobbs
209-599-6861
Ripon Consolidated Fire
District
Chief Dennis Bitters
209-599-4209
Ripon Garden Club
Michele Bartels
209-609-1010
Ripon Grange #511
Patricia Ray
209-599-2554
Ripon Lions Club
Rev. Bruce Clatterbuck
209-599-9258
Ripon Police Department
Chief Ed Ormonde
209-599-2102
Ripon Quarterback Club
John Franscella
209-401-0418
Ripon Rotary Club
Dr. Louise Johnson
209-253-0045
Ripon Senior Center
Teri Silva
209-599-7441
San Joaquin Valley Swiss
Club
Marge Imfeld
209-599-2253
Soroptimist International
Diane Ratto
209-599-3001
South County Crisis
Center
Lyn Price
209-824-0586
V.F.W. Post 1051
John Franscella
209-401-0418
President’s MessagePresident’s MessagePresident’s MessagePresident’s Message Dear Members,
I am totally jazzed at the wonderful turnout for our first of many more
Membership Luncheons to come. With “71” on our guest list, a beautiful
venue, yummy lunch, and an excellent motivational speaker, I personally
think our luncheon was a huge success. One of my goals for this year is now
“off my bucket list”! Thank you to all who attended. I hope you
enjoyed yourself and learned something.
Two events will be on deck in July. Our first is in cooperation with the
Citizen’s Committee to host another “spectacular” 4th of July. It will officially
start on Saturday, June 30th with participating businesses featuring “Kids
Day”. Sunday we hope all citizens take time to attend our local churches as
they honor our Vets for their service to our Country. Monday kicks off
specials for seniors and Tuesday is in honor of our local Citizens.. We will
have tours of our Fire Department, Police Department and City Hall. The
“big” day of Wednesday the 4th will kick off with a number of events at Ripon
Elementary School, vendors, hometown parade, stage with live local
entertainment, and of course the fireworks display. Come see what Ripon is
all about! I like to call it “Hometown U.S.A.”!
Our second event in July will be our Installation of Officers and Awards
Banquet. We will honor our Policeman of the Year, our Fireman of the Year,
and our Educators of the Year (both Ripon Unified and RC) along with the
installation of our own officers for 2012-2013. It is a special night honoring
those who serve and a must attend. It will be July 22nd at Spring Creek CC.
Cost of the dinner is $30. Would love to see you there!
I shared a little of this last month letting you know that this will be my “final
hooray” as President and stepping down from the Board. After 15 years of
service to the Chamber, I am thrilled to leave this Board in the hands of some
very capable and respected business professionals who care very much about
our business family and community. I am particularly proud of our young
entrepreneurs who have stepped up to the plate and have given our Board
such a breath of fresh air. I wish this Board and the entire Chamber much
success. I look forward to staying involved as a volunteer. And with that, I
say “Auf Wiedersehen ”, much success, and many thanks for allowing me to
serve…..
Fondly with Great Respect,
Marge Imfeld, President
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Quarterly Membership Luncheon 2012
If you weren’t there, you missed a Great time!
Our Quarterly Membership Luncheon was held at
Spring Creek Golf & Country Club on Thursday,
May 24th, in their new facility with a record turn-out.
It was the perfect setting for our meeting,
overlooking the golf course, while Guest Speaker
Rex Osborn’s fun and inspiring presentation on
“What Motivates You” kept everyone entertained
and informed. The meeting was a Great Success!
Nothing but positive feedback from those who
attended.
Thank you to Spring Creek Golf & Country Club,
staff, and especially Ruth Moffitt, event coordinator,
for another wonderful experience. As always the
food was delicious and everything was perfect.
2012 Installation & Awards Dinner2012 Installation & Awards Dinner2012 Installation & Awards Dinner2012 Installation & Awards Dinner
Thursday, July 22, 2012
Spring Creek Golf & Country Club
(New Club House Building)
6:00pm No Host Cocktails
7:00pm Dinner
$30 per person
Office
For reservations: Contact the Ripon Chamber
Office 209-599-7519 or [email protected] Ripon M
emorial Day 2012
Photos by Bonnie Nutt
Dorothy Patterson, or as the kids fondly refer to her
as “The Crossing Guard Lady”, is retiring after 50
years of service. We would like to express our
Sincere Appreciation for walking generations of our
families safely across main street everyday. Thank
you Dorothy for your dedication to all of our families
safety over the past 1/2 century, you will be missed.
We wish you well in your retirement.
Congratulations!
P R E S I D E N T ’ S C I R C L E P R E S I D E N T ’ S C I R C L E P R E S I D E N T ’ S C I R C L E
M E M B E R SM E M B E R SM E M B E R S
Platinum:
Bank of Stockton - Danielle Pierce
Brocchini Farms, Inc.- Robert Brocchini
City of Ripon, Mayor & City Council
City of Ripon, Public Works Director - Ted Johnston
Oak Valley Community Bank - Kristine Griesheimer
Ripon Fire Department - Chief Dennis Bitters
Ripon Police Department - Chief Ed Ormonde
Gold:
Bethany Home Society of San Joaquin County Inc. - Andrew Lee
McManis Family Vineyards, Inc. - Jamie McManis
South San Joaquin Irrigation District - Troylene Sayler
Tuff Boy Sales, Inc. - Bryce Perkins & Martin Harris
Turkhan Foods - Ulash Turkhan
V-V Enterprises - David Van Vliet
World Food Products, Inc. - Christian Bartels
Silver:
Tana W. Henderson, DDS - Tana W. Henderson
Ripon Primary & Urgent Care Center - James Simmons
Restuccia Enterprises - Mike Restuccia
The Tank House Gift Shoppe - Helen Caetano
Ina’s Travel Center - Ron Douma
Mario’s Family Restaurant - Mario Majid
Bronze:
Gate-or-Door - Steve and Renee Bickle
Steve’s Mobile Sunscreens, Inc. - Steve Dillman
R&S Erection Tri-County - Mike Fleck
Almond Valley Realty & Investments, Inc.- Marge Imfeld
Schedule Your Event with the Chamber
(209) 599-7519 Fax: 1-888-556-4944
LIFE TIME CHAMBER MEMBERS
Harvey Douma, Art Weststeyn, &
Frank Zumstein
FRANKIE AVALON TO PERFORM AT GRAFFITI SUMMER CONCERT
AT THE GALLO CENTER FOR THE ARTS JUNE 9
MODESTO, CA – (May 22, 2012) – Actor, singer, and
former teen idol Frankie Avalon will perform at the Gallo
Center for the Arts on Saturday, June 9 at 8:00 PM for a
special Graffiti Summer concert. Avalon had 31 charted
Billboard U.S. singles from 1958 to late 1962, including
“Venus”, “Why”, "Just Ask Your Heart", "I'll Wait For You”,
"Bobby Sox to Stockings", and "A Boy Without a Girl."
Tickets for this performance range from $25 to $75. A 15%
discount is available for groups of 15 or more. For tickets
or more information, visit www.galloarts.org or call
(209) 338-2100.
Frankie has a long string of Gold Record Million-Seller
singles and albums. In 1959 alone Frankie had 6 solid hits
that were in the top 40 and his music became one of the
defining sounds of the “Pre-Beatles” Rock and Roll.
Frankie’s starring roles in the highly successful “Beach
Party” film series, are perhaps, quickest to recall and
include “Beach Party”, “Muscle Beach Party”, “Beach
Blanket Bingo”, “Dr. Goldfoot and the Bikini Machine”,
“Bikini Beach”, and “How to Stuff a Wild Bikini”.
Among the many honors that have been bestowed upon
this multi-faceted star, the ones that stand out are: The
Disk Jockey’s Association Selection as “King of Song” –
1959, winner of Photoplay Magazines Gold Award as
“Most Popular Vocalist” – 1959, selection by Box Office
Magazine in 1964, as one of the “Top Three Young Male
Stars” at the motion picture box office and named by Film
Daily in 1964, as one of the “Five Best Young Actors of the
Year”. But his induction into “The Rock and Roll Hall of
Fame” in 1995 was an acknowledgement of Frankie
Avalon’s talent by his peers and those whose music he
has influenced.
The Gallo Center for the Arts’ 2011-12 Premier
Partner is Boyett Petroleum.
NEW CHAMBER MEMBERS
I’ve been in the restaurant business for over
30 years, ever since I was about 17. I have had
experience in bartending to catering for many
parties in the bay area. Before Mario’s, I had
owned another Mario’s restaurant from ’84 to ’94
which is now called Nick’s in San Leandro. After
selling Mario’s I had worked along with my
brothers as a Chef at Dick’s in San Leandro. I’ve
been living in Lathrop for the past 4 years and
commuting to work every day but in the same
time I’ve been searching to establish my own
family business. Dick’s was later sold, and once I
saw the vacated “El Patio,” I knew what I had
wanted. My wife and daughters have been a big
help in the process of opening Mario’s, which
once was a McDonalds and a Mexican Restaurant.
Well it has definitely come a long way and we will
be making big changes to the place, little by little.
Many people are under the impression that
the restaurant is either Mexican or Italian but we
serve all-American food, from our popular
breakfast to our handmade burgers. We plan on
staying here for a long time, and love what we do.
We enjoy seeing the smile on our customers face
knowing they are coming hungry and leaving
satisfied with their meal. Right now we’re only
serving breakfast and lunch but
hopefully within the next few
weeks, we will start serving
dinner also, and we will be open
daily from 8am to 8pm.
Mario’s Family
Restaurant Mario Majid
1113 W. Main St.
Ripon, Ca. 95366
209-599-6967
MoreThanTalk is a full service company that
deals with everything from personal life
coaching to training. Rex Osborn is the owner
of the company and a longtime Ripon Resident.
When asked to give a 30 second elevator speech
on what MoreThanTalk is, Rex replies: A full
service company that does More Than Talk. We
provided research based educational programs
and training for individuals and business. In
addition to training and problem solving, Rex is
a respected keynote speaker on a variety of fun
topics that motivate individuals and groups.
The goal of MoreThanTalk is to create a
relationship with our clients with one outcome:
Success and the evaluations saying that was
great information and we had fun.
Rex is an independent consultant with Mr. Ken
Blanchard, one worlds of the top selling authors
on Leadership and Mr. Stephen Covey where
Rex facilitates the Seven Effective Habits for
Successful People.
Rex has been in law enforcement for 31 years
recently retiring and he has been on staff at the
San Joaquin Delta College for 14 years. To learn
more about Rex and what MoreThanTalk is
about you can visit his website at
MoreThanTalk.com.
MoreThanTalk has been around for 20 years and
they look forward to working with more local
companies and individuals within our
community.
Feel free to call Rex to discuss your personal
coaching needs or what MoreThanTalk has to
offer your business.
Rex lives in Ripon with Linda and has adult
children and two grandchildren with another on
the way.
Rex Osborn
209-456-7297
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August 9th, 2012
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Ripon, CA. 95366 (209) 599-4332
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