Boerne Business Monthly – June 2020

Volume 12, Issue 12: June 2020

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BOERNE COMMUNITY COALITION: LOVE BOERNE KIDS YOUR COMPLETE GUIDE TO HOME OFFICE ORGANIZATION LOCAL NEWS & INFO

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publisher's note Happy June, everybody! I’m excited for the summer season and the ability to get out and take it all in. Little by little we are venturing out to restaurants, shopping Main Street, going to doctors appointments, hitting the gym and heading back to our office buildings!

Many of us, however, are still working from home. Whether it is full time or even part time, a functional home office space can be vital to our productivity. Be sure to check out the comprehensive article from Esmi Gonzales of Sort It Out on Home Office Organization!

This month’s cover feature is Mommy 2B, a local maternity and children’s boutique right here in Boerne.They have an amazing selection

of stylish and high quality clothing and accessories. They even have plenty of jewelry and handbags to shop! Be sure to check them out starting on page 16.

Also in this issue, we share the important work that the Boerne Community Coalition is doing to LOVE Boerne Kids. Each week they pass out food bags to our local food insecure kids. Check it out starting on page 26 to see how you can help feed a child in need this summer.

I hope you enjoy the June issue of BBM!

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Boerne Performing Arts Announces Its Tenth Anniversary Season

10: calendar 11: newsworthy

GVTC Board Approves Record-Breaking 2020 Capital Credits

14: productivity

Home Office Organization

by Esmi Gonzales – Sort It Out

16: cover feature

Mommy 2B: The Hill Country’s Source for Maternity Wear, Children’s Clothing & So Much More!

T H E M O S T I M P O R TA N T

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24: ribbon cuttings 26: helping hand You call and we answer around the clock, right here in Texas.

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BOERNE PERFORMING ARTS ANNOUNCES ITS TENTH ANNIVERSARY SEASON! Featured artists for the 2020 Special Holiday Event and the 2021 Season will be (pictured above left to right), Canadian Brass Christmas (December 2020), Neil Berg’s 50 Years of Rock & Roll, National Dance Company of Siberia, and The Ten Tenors. Boerne Performing Arts continues their tradition of bringing the world of professional performing arts to Boerne by presenting concerts that feature internationally acclaimed artists, educating through student outreach programs, and enriching the quality of life in the community!

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Boerne Performing Arts is ready to start celebrating their tenth season of global entertainment for public performances and for in-school matinees FOR KIDS performances. To date, each artist has performed to a full house of concertgoers, and to over 26,000 students in their special FOR KIDS performances. In their continued efforts to provide a broad spectrum of performing arts, Boerne Performing Arts has searched the globe for variety and quality that will appeal to every age group…from the FOR KIDS student shows…to the master classes…to the evening performances! Board President Carol Schultz exclaims, “Our goal is to find something for everyone!”

To kick off their 2021 Tenth Anniversary Season, you will be “Rockin’ around the Clock” with Neil Berg’s 50 Years of Rock & Roll! This highly entertaining show features the talents of some of the finest Broadway/Rock & Roll artists. Rock and

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Roll music has influenced generations and changed the world.

Iconic songs from the 1940’s to the 80’s and the stories behind them, from Chuck Berry to the Beatles and Bruce Springsteen, are woven throughout this fantastic show…making you feel 18 again! Saturday, January 30, 2021.

Next, you will “Dance the Night Away!” during an evening with the National Dance Company of Siberia when they deliver a colorful show full of energy, beauty and artistic richness.

Having toured more than 60 countries in their 60-year history, their virtuosic performances include the smooth, gliding dances of the ladies, and the remarkable jumps and pirouettes of the men. Using the vast and beautiful country of Siberia as their source of inspiration, it is a cultural feast for the eyes and ears.

The company’s high-spirited dances amaze and inspire the audiences of any generation. A Spectacular Siberian Sensation not

to be missed! Friday, February 26, 2021.

Since it’s Boerne Performing Arts’ TENTH Anniversary Season, what better way to celebrate TEN years, than with The TEN Tenors! Open your hearts to The TEN Tenors when they return to Boerne with their all-new show, “Love Is In the Air”! Singing some of the most popular feel-good love songs and wedding first dance songs of all time, they’ll cover many of your favorite romantic tunes…from pop songs with a twist to classic love songs, plus a few of the most famous and touching love arias in existence. For anyone with a soft spot for a tender tune…this is an experience not to be missed! Thursday, March 4, 2021.

Holiday Shows have proven popular over the past several years, and December of 2020 will not disappoint when the most popular brass ensemble in the world brings their holiday cheer to town. Over the past 50 years, the Canadian Brass have performed on five continents and sold over 2 million albums worldwide!

Performing jubilant arrangements of beloved Christmas songs, the Canadian Brass will showcase their virtuosity, spon-

taneity, and sense of jocularity. Ring in the holidays with a Special Christmas celebration like no other…it is the most wonderful time of the year! Thursday, December 10, 2020. PLEASE NOTE: This performance is a special event and is an additional ticket to the 2021 threeconcert series.

Thanks to the continued financial support by Boerne Performing Arts’ patrons and corporate sponsors, season ticket prices will remain at the same price level for the 2021 season. Season Ticket packages for the 3-concert series are available as follows: • Patron: $170 (individuals wanting to purchase premium seating that includes a donation).

• Subscribers: $100 - $75 - $50 (student).

• Corporate Sponsorships: Include marketing and advertising opportunities for local businesses.

Special Event Tickets to Canadian Brass Christmas are currently available only with the purchase of 2021 season tickets…giving season ticket holders pri-

ority for tickets to that event. Single tickets for all four events will go on sale November 1, 2019.

Check it out now! Previews of these world-class performing artists are available at www.BoernePerformingArts.com, where you can download a 2021 Season Ticket Order Form for the three-concert series and special event. If you would like a 2021 season ticket packet mailed to you, please call the Boerne Performing Arts Message Line at 830-331-9079, or request one at info@BoernePerformingArts.com.

All performances will be at 7:30pm at Boerne Champion Auditorium. Boerne Performing Arts is proud to partner with Boerne ISD in these presentations and will be offering outreach programs to the students of Boerne ISD with each visiting artist.

Boerne Performing Arts is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization whose mission is to bring the world of performing arts to Boerne by presenting concerts that feature internationally acclaimed artists, educating through student outreach programs, and enriching the quality of life in the community. BBM

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Calendar of Events

EVENTS ARE SUBJECT TO POSSIBLE CANCELLATION, PLEASE BE SURE TO CONFIRM EVENT IS TAKING PLACE PRIOR TO ATTENDING. EVERY SATURDAY IN JUNE FARMERS MARKET AT THE CIBOLO 9:00am to 1:00pm | Historic Herff Farm 33 Herff Road – Boerne *UPDATE:The Farmers Market at the Cibolo is now offering curbside pick-up. Shop fresh local produce, farm fresh eggs, bread, jams, jellies, local honey and Texas Hill Country arts and crafts at the historic Herff Farm at the Cibolo Nature Center in Boerne. Enjoy free live music, gardening classes, cooking demonstrations and children’s craft activities, too.This popular Texas Hill Country outdoor farmers market will be open to the public every Saturday from March through November. cibolonaturecenterandfarm.square.site EVERY THURSDAY IN JUNE GUADALUPE RIVER MARKET Tusculum Brewing Co. 4:00pm to 8:00pm 236 S. Main Street – Boerne Head out to Tusculum Brewing Company on Thursdays to shop from local vendors for baked goods, body products, and more!

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COURT 9:00am to 11:00am | Kendall County Courthouse Every 2nd and 4th Monday of each month 201 E. San Antonio Ave. – Boerne JUNE 9 CITY COUNCIL MEETING 6:00pm to 8:00pm Livestream Meeting.Visit ci.boerne.tx.us for link.

JUNE 10 NIGHT HIKES AND BAT WALKS 7:00pm to 8:30pm | Cibolo Nature Center 140 City Park Road – Boerne Explore the Cibolo Nature Center trails at dusk to see fireflies, bats, moths, owls, and other nocturnal animals.There will be an opportunity to record bats using bat detectors.This event is family-friendly, but participants must be able to keep a moderate hiking pace. $6 per person or $10 per family.

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JUNE 13 BOERNE MARKET DAYS Saturday 10:00am to 5:00pm; Sunday 10:00am to 4:00pm Main Plaza | 100 N. Main Street – Boerne On the second weekend of every month, Main Plaza is home to a magical outdoor market that blends the traditions of the Texas Hill Country with the creations of today’s culture. Hundreds of festive booths display everything from collectibles and remembrances of the past to modern innovations..

KUHLMANN-KING MUSEUM TOUR 12:00pm to 3:00pm 402 E. Blanco Road – Boerne Contact: (210) 275-8301 The Kuhlmann-King house gives the public the opportunity to step back in time to see what a historic Boerne home looked like "way back when".

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Membership Benefit GVTC is a tax-exempt, member-owned Texas Cooperative, which means any revenues over and above its operating expenses are returned to its active members in the form of Capital Credits.

This year, GVTC is excited to announce a record-breaking Capital Credit issuance amounting to $7,250,000 in 2020, an increase compared to 2019 Capital Credits amounting to $7 million.

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H O ME OF F ICE ORGANI ZI N G

by Esmi Gonzales – Sort It Out

A home office can easily stray from its tidy, organized and structured state. It happens to all of us. These tips and instructions are for the person who works out of the home.

First make this project an appointment on your calendar.

Remember, no other interruptions. Devote the time you feel you can apply yourself to get as much done without getting burned out or overwhelmed. Set your deadline goal but be realistic. This may be a day’s work or broken out into three different dates, your choice but keep your true deadline.

Second, have all your organizing tools available for office before you get started.

Last, when going through your belongings remember to ask yourself “Do I really need this? Have I used this in the last year?”

1. Break room (or area) down into 4-Zones

• So basically this is 4 corners of the room or space you are working in • Do not stray from one area of the room to another even if you are tempted. Stay focus on one zone at a time. (This strategy will help you to really get some work done. You will have a real visual of your labor. This will be a true motivation to help keep you going because you are seeing actual results.)

2. Start with Zone 1 – if there is furniture in any Zone focus on

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one piece at a time

• If you have a bookshelf, a printer table, a file cabinet, stick with one piece until you are completely done and satisfied.

TIP: Decorative items like boxes and bowls are a “catch-all” for you to unknowingly place paper clips, loose change, pens, pencils and odds and ends. This creates clutter. Truly use these decorative items for just that. The less of these types of items you have around the less likely you are to use them as storage and a catch-all.

• Tackle each piece of furniture from top to bottom. Make sure to use the Organizing Signs – Keep, Donate, Other Room, Discard, Recycle, Sell. Use cardboard boxes or bins to collect the different categories. This will make things easier for you to haul off to appropriate destinations.

3. When going through your file cabinet or file drawers, make sure to shred/recycle any outdated paperwork.

TIP: If space allows, place file cabinet and printer table close to desk for ease of use. You don’t want to have to walk across the room to pull a file or take something off the printer.

TIP: Office supply stores like Office Max, Office Depot, Staples and some UPS stores offer shredding services usually running about 99 cents per pound. Very safe process. This is a great option if you don’t have the time to sit and shred or if you have a large amount of shredding to accomplish.

4. When working on your desk, start with the desktop.

File whatever paperwork needs filing, or trash or recycled. Keep items on your desktop limited for work space such as computer, phone, notepad and pens and pencils • Donate duplicate items such as calculators, rulers and old printers.

• Next move into the desk drawers. Designate items in drawers for ease of use. You want to be able to reach supplies quickly you use on a daily or weekly basis.

• Next move to the floor around your desk. There is a “home” for everything. Once you’ve gone through these items, can you place them in drawers and cabinets with other “like” items. If space has not yet been created for these items, set them aside with a Post-It-Note to be placed and put away later.

• Labeling will help keep you from misplacing items and mixing items up and definitely help keep you organized. Stick a label outside the drawer or place a label from your label machine inside the drawer if you prefer to hide the labels. Or simply make a label from a piece of paper and place a piece of packing tape or scotch tape over it and place in drawer.

5. Always keep “like” items together in drawers or cabinets, this helps with locating items quickly.

And it helps when you are running low on your supplies. You are also creating a “home” for these items. Use Post-It Notes to help identify the different piles of items while sorting and paring down.

• For example, Writing Supplies – notecards, thank you cards, stationery, envelopes and stamps. Computer Items – manuals, printer paper, ink cartridges, CD’s, DVD’s and flash drives. Office Supplies – post it notes, pens, pencils, markers, tape, hanging files, manila folders, paper clips, rubber bands etc.

• Use drawer dividers to help keep supplies separate and tidy.

These products can be found at any office supply store, Target or Walmart. Or simply use small boxes you may have lying around the house.

TIP: When you come across a box or container with lots of small items or paperwork or a mix of both set that box or container aside.

This is what I consider “homework.” At a later time (remembering to keep your deadline goal) sit down at the kitchen table with your favorite morning beverage with this box along with a trash bag and a shredder. If you do not have a shedding machine, use another bag to separate papers that should be shredded. Or sit in front of your favorite TV program and go through the items in the box. Before you know it the box will be empty. Don’t stop there! Make sure and put everything away. If you have more boxes, set another time to go through that box or if you are motivated and have time go through it at that time.

6. Go through each zone one at a time remembering to not stray and stay focus.

You are creating “homes” for your items, supplies and paperwork. continued on page 19

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The Hill Country’s Source for Maternity Wear, Children’s Clothing & So Much More!

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by Lauren Stumberg | photos by Ron Pritchett

From blankets to bows and swaddles to swag, everywhere you turn inside of Mommy 2B there is something fun for moms and babies! Whether you are looking for that perfect baby shower present, have a little one on the way or need a special outfit for your child, this Boerne boutique is sure to have what you are looking for.

Megan Baird and Aimee Zrzavy are the sisters behind Mommy 2B and work hard to fill their store with items that are both high quality and stylish.

The local boutique was inspired by Baird’s struggle to find maternity clothes locally during her pregnancy and the sisters decided to join forces and fill this much needed void in the local marketplace. They dove in and did lots of brand research to be able to bring Boerne and the hill country a spot where they could get the best of both maternity and baby products. The store was opened Labor Day weekend of 2018.

For the expectant mommy, the store carries everything from clothing and intimates to swimsuits, compression garments, hospital robes, workout apparel, nursing pillows and even stretch mark creams and lotions. According to Zrzavy,

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pictured: Aimee Zrzavy & Megan Baird

“Our maternity and nursing clothing is both stylish and comfortable. We have even had many women that aren’t pregnant come to the store for baby gifts and end up purchasing some of our maternity or nursing clothes because they are that cute!”

For the babies and small children, Mommy 2B has boutique style clothing from newborn to 5T. You will find everything from sleepers and gowns continued on page 18

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to casual cool t-shirts and hats and even adorable outfits fit for a special occasion! “To help your little one beat the Texas summer heat we have plenty of adorable kids swimwear, goggles and hats on hand too,” added Megan.

“And be sure to check us out this fall for Halloween costumes and special holiday attire!”

Mommy 2B has plenty of accessories on hand for the little ones as well. “We have tons of adorable bows, burp cloths, bibs, books, lots of teething items like the Munch Mitt, Chewbeads and The Teething Egg. We even carry the sterling silver earrings, necklaces and bracelets for the little ones,” said Aimee. “One of our most popular lines we carry is Posh Peanut. These products are so soft and the prints are adorable. They have everything from knotted gowns and swaddles to crib sheets and mommy robes.”

A fun surprise inside of this maternity and baby boutique is that they also carry a large selection of unique accessories for women as well! According to Megan, “We carry these amazing leather and cowhide bags from Stone Feather Road and they even designed Mommy 2B our very own “Mommy Bag” that is beautiful on the outside and waterproof on the inside!” There is also a large selection of belts, wooden and beaded earrings and even handmade, one-of-a-kind jewelry pieces from Western Vintage Revival and Stone Feather Road.

Mommy 2B also offers baby shower registries for expectant mothers to be able to let their friends and family know just what they need and want for their new bundle of joy! Gift cards are also available!

The store is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10:00am to 5:30pm. “We are also still offering porch pickups and private shopping outside of our regular store hours during this time. And of course we are sanitizing regularly and offer hand sanitizer at the front door upon entry,” said Zrzavy. “Our customers’ health and safety is our top priority.”

Megan and Aimee grew up in Boerne, having moved here in in 1984. “We are both graduates of Boerne High School and love that we get to now be apart of the local Boerne retail community. We hope to not only bring an outstanding selection of maternity and children’s clothing and accessories, but also superb customer service, giving locals one more reason to shop local!” BBM

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Fun Fact: Look for the redbirds throughout the store! Found within the logo and around the store, these redbirds are more than decorations.

Megan and Aimee’s mom always told them growing up when they saw a redbird that is was their granny. Their mom passed away a few years back and the sisters now see the redbirds as a reminder that even though their granny and mom may have passed, they are still with them.

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Follow Mommy2B on social media to see new arrivals and upcoming events such as the Western Vintage Revival Trunk Show happening during Dickens On Main!

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Remember to use post-it-notes to identify your different category piles as you sort and pare down.

Always use the Organizing Signs when working on any organizing project to help differentiate your belongings (Keep Donate, Other Room, Recycle, Sell). One cabinet, one drawer, one shelf at a time until you are completely done and everything has a home.

TIP: Remove all items that do not belong in an office.

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Here are a few tips to keep it under control: • Set aside 10 to 15 minutes each day to sort mail so that it doesn’t overwhelm you at the end of the week. File by: Read, Action Needed (i.e.: return a phone call, RSVP to an invitation, set appointments, respond to correspondence) and File.

• Use trays to organize mail and papers that come across your desk using the above files.

• Immediately throw away junk mail.

• After reading important and relevant mail and taking action, shred any mail with personal information. Fellowes makes a shredder for any budget and can be found at Target, Walmart and most office supply stores. Keep a small box near your desk to store paperwork for shredding. Mark your calendar weekly to remind you of this task.

• Magazines, once you have read them either recycle them or if you keep them a few months, use magazine file boxes to store them. Newsletters, catalogs and magazines can also be stored in magazine file boxes. These file boxes can sit on top of a file cabinet; label each file box for easy reference.

TIP: If you accidentally recycle or giveaway a magazine, you can always call or order it online, magazines archive them for years.

• Weekly maintenance like the ones above are good habits to keep you organized. The key to staying organized is creating habits, they will soon become a daily routine and you won’t even realize you are staying organized!

FILING SYSTEMS SHOULD BE KEPT SIMPLE. There are many filing systems available. I continued on page 29

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by John Keeton – Covenant

Interest rates are near all-time lows, social security likely will not get a cost of living adjustment this year, and pensions are becoming a thing of the past. The bottom line is that retirement income is becoming harder and harder to generate.

Investing in stocks with dividends may be an option that fits nicely within a retiree’s overall financial needs and plan. While dividends can be a key piece of the retirement income puzzle, there are a few things to be mindful of when focusing on dividends for overall income needs.

The charts below illustrate the stark contrast in income between U.S. treasury bonds and dividends from the S&P 500 since 1980. While rates have essentially gone to zero, dividends on the S&P 500 have gone up over 900% during the same timeframe! This has made dividend stocks more competitive than bonds from an income standpoint and a great vehicle to combat inflation. This drop in rates is making it harder to get income and this is where

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dividends may help supplement income needs.

In addition to interest rates falling to alltime lows, social security is another income source that is a challenge for retirees. With inflation very low due to the economic crisis of 2020, there’s a high probability that social security recipients will receive no adjustment to their social security checks this year. This is the true definition of “fixed income”. Lastly, pensions are becoming a thing of the past replaced by 401(k) plans.

This has put more of the burden of saving for retirement on the employee rather than the employer providing an income to the retiree for their entire life.

For all these reasons, retirees are living on their savings more and more. That’s where dividends come into play. Below are some common considerations for dividend investors.

1. DIVIDENDS ARE NOT BONDS. THEY ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. While bonds have a stated rate, dividends are declared by the company each quarter. They can be lowered, kept the same, or increased. In 2020, there have been close to 50 companies within the S&P 500 that have cut or suspended their dividends.

This can drastically affect your income.

The key takeaway is to do your research before investing in a dividend stock or fund.

Research the business and the future ability of the company to continue the dividend.

2. DON’T ALWAYS BUY THE STOCKS WITH THE HIGHEST DIVIDENDS It’s tempting to look for only stocks that have a very high dividend yield. Keep in mind that when a company has a high dividend yield, it could be because the dividend remained constant, but the price of the stock fell for various reasons. This could eventually lead to the company cutting their dividend. Besides just focusing on high dividends, look for companies that have had the ability to not only sustain their dividends, but consistently raise their dividends over the years.

3. DIVIDENDS ARE NOT ALWAYS MORE TAX EFFICIENT Dividends can be taxed either two ways:

Qualified or Ordinary.

• Ordinary dividends are taxed as ordinary income (taxed at same rate as your overall income tax rate) • Qualified dividends are taxed at a lower rate (maximum rate is 20% in 2020) Generally, most income generated within a portfolio outside of dividends will be considered ordinary unless you are investing in tax exempt municipal bonds. If you are in a higher tax bracket, consider having qualified dividends to effectively generate higher yields after tax within your portfolio.

Dividends have been around for literally hundreds of years. While they are a great income source, they are just one part of a comprehensive retirement income plan. Income sources, taxes, legacy goals, and risk are just

a few elements every retiree needs to be thinking about in order to put a comprehensive income plan together. A financial advisor who is part of an advisory firm that is a fiduciary can take all the retiree’s information and craft a plan that works for the retiree. Income planning in 2020 is more of an art than a science. Having the right tools to put the plan together is critical. BBM

The contents of this article are provided for informational purposes only. It is not an exhaustive list and is not intended to provide any legal or tax advice. Please consult your respective legal, tax and financial advisor before taking any action.

John Keeton is a senior wealth advisor at Covenant. In this advisory role, John applies the firm’s proprietary process, Lifestyle. Legacy.

Philanthropy.®, to help clients develop and implement prudent strategies to achieve their lifetime goals. John assists families with their investment, income tax, wealth transfer planning, and philanthropic strategies and leads Covenant’s internal team meeting, identifying how we are best utilizing and implementing the above services for our clients.

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Did you know that about 1 in 5, or 19.37%, of children in the Boerne area face food insecurity? That is the number of local kids within the Boerne Independent School District that are on the free and reduced National School Lunch and Breakfast programs. But what happens to those kids when school is out for summer break, or recently the COVID-19 crisis? The Boerne Community Coalition’s (BCC) “LOVE Boerne Kids” program helps to fill that gap, providing these children in need with daily lunch and weekend food bags.

This summer, due to the current Covid-19 crisis, that number is anticipated to increase the need for the Boerne Community Coalition’s summer food program and they are serving up to 300 children daily. BCC has been

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actively fundraising and grant writing to cover this increase. Currently, the organization has implemented the Hearts of LOVE Weekly Food Bags, which contain seven non-perishable breakfast items, seven non-perishable lunch items, seven pieces of fresh fruit and daily snacks. Available to Boerne children age 2 to 18 who are eligible for the federal meal program, or whose situation may have changed during COVID19. The bags are available first-come, first serve and are distributed every Wednesday during summer break from 11:00am -12:00pm at St. John Lutheran Church for drive thru/walk-up pickup. BCC has been working with Blessings in a Backpack and the Boerne ISD to ensure the parents/guardians of children who are eligible are aware of this summer distribution.

In order to provide the much needed Mayor Handren signing the proclamation declaring May food, this 100% all-volunteer 501c3 chariLOVE Boerne Kids month. table organization relies on the help of the local community. “The efforts of the Boerne Community Coalition are a huge community effort. We have been so blessed by generous donations from many local businesses like Peggy’s on the Green, Hungry Horse, Cibolo Brewing Company, HEB and The GVTC Foundation just to name a few,” said Boerne Community Coalition Leader, Jessica Buffington. “Other organizations and individuals have stepped up to help us provide for these kids as well. Local churches and donations from continued on page 28

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Some of the board of directors (Dainelle Scott, Darla Dobbie, Kathy Banjudo, Laura Gray, & Jessica Buffington) and Ty Powers, server at Cibolo Brewing Company, thanking Cibolo Brewing Company for their support and raising an amazing $4,300 in BCC merchant jar donations for our organization in 2019!

most of the schools in Boerne host a food drive, merchants place donation jars in their shops and several churches host food and gift card drives for the organization. However, in an effort to limit social contact and with most of the schools, churches and local businesses having been closed during May, BCC encourages people that would like to help to make cash donations or HEB/Walmart gift cards that can be dropped off at Texas Heritage Bank drive-thru. You may also make cash donations via PayPal. BBM

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The Boerne Community Coalition works in partnership with other local organizations who all share the same vision – that children in our community should not be at risk of being hungry. According to Buffington, “When children are provided the proper nutrition, it positively impacts their physical development, mental health, and academic levels thus setting a course for greater achievements in their future endeavors.”

BCC began as an effort to provide summer lunches to children eligible for the National School Lunch & School Breakfast Programs and has evolved into three programs that provide year-long support to these children and their families, with a focus on meals, access to enrichment, and help with making homes safer and more livable.

Traditionally, May is the BCC’s “LOVE Boerne Kids Month” when

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say keep it simple. Have major categories, for example: “Sales” in a green hanging file with a Tab, and then by subcategories in manila folders: Domestic Sales, International Sales, Inactive Sales, and New Client Sales. This makes it faster and easier to locate information.

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• Set aside time each day to return calls.

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• Keep takeout menus in a file from favorite restaurants so you can order lunch in if your day is hectic.

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• Straighten desk at the end of the day and especially at the end of the week so that you can start each morning with a clear desk.

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