Volume 14, Issue 03: September 2021
BOERNE 2020 CHAMPION TEAM
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Real Cowboys! Real Fun! FAMILY RANCH RODEO FEST EMBRACES AMERICAN VALUES KEY TO YOUTH DEVELOPMENT
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
3 ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENTS TO LOOK INTO NOW
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publisher's note It’s fall y’all! Well, not officially until the 22nd, but once September hits and school starts it just feels like fall to me. We’re most likely in for a couple more months of hot temperatures, but I bet that won’t stop us from pulling out the fall decor and pouring up the pumpkin spice lattes! In this issue we feature the Family Ranch Rodeo Fest at the Kendall County Youth Ag and Equestrian Center. This event is fun for the whole family! Turn to page 16 to read up on everything they have planned for this year. Be sure to get your tickets for Saturday, October 2nd and support this event that raises funds for the KCYAEC and their efforts to support our local youth! It’s no secret that Boerne is growing. Make sure you take a look at the Greater Boerne Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cuttings on page 14. There are so many new businesses in and around Boerne to check out. Supporting local helps keep our community strong. Let’s do our best to shop and spend our money at our local businesses. I know they will
greatly appreciate it! #BoerneStrong Also in this issue, Eric Krause of Prime Capital Investment Advisors tells us how alternative investments can add value to a portfolio. Read the article on page 24 as he takes a closer look at private equity, private real estate and private credit. As always, we have lots of local news and info, a full Calendar of Events and the some of the best businesses in town represented in the pages of BBM.
I hope you all have a fantastic fall season,
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september contents Renee Campbell (210) 542-0148
08: accounting Gift-In-Kind:
24: finances
The Three Alternative Investments You Should Research Right Now
FASB Enhances the Transparency Over for NFP’s
by Eric Krause, CFA - Prime Capital Investment Advisors
by Ana E. Otero, M.S.A
10: calendar Naomi Weckesser (830) 755-8693
Robin McCall Dallenbach (210) 551-6333
27: giving back
16: family ranch rodeo fest Embracing American Values Key to Youth Development by Andra M. Wisian, KCYAEC Immediate Past President
22: product launch Jim Campbell (210) 838-1896
GVTC Continues to Provide Free WiFi Hotspots for Back-to-School
14: ribbon cuttings
28: fun facts 30: fundraiser
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Steven Karam (210) 414-0105
Boerne Sunrise Rotary Patriot BBQ
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We have a time of year when we clean out our closets or garage. What do you do with all the stuff you are no longer using? Most of us donate the items to one of our local non-profits. You may also respond to a call to action from a local non-profit to donate new toys at Christmas or, in San Antonio, box fans in the summer. Have you ever wondered how a non-profit keeps track of this information or how they report it to their boards? In the non-profit sector, these types of donations are referred to as gifts-inkind or in-kind contributions. As with any business (just because the industry is a non-profit doesn’t mean it isn’t run as a business), the non-profit is required to put together financial statements. The Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) writes the rules or principles that are used for financial statements. These rules are referred to as generally accepted accounting principles or GAAP. At times, the FASB determines that the rules are not clear and provide clarity. In September 2020, the FASB did this for non-profits who receive contributions of nonfinancial assets. In other words, when a non-profit receives items such as donations of food, supplies, materials, gift cards, works of art, or donated services performed by a skilled professional that would have been paid for if not contributed (e.g., accounting, legal, medical, etc.); the FASB provided additional guidance. Interestingly enough, contributions of stock are considered nonfinancial assets. Historically, GAAP has never included clear disclosure requirements in terms of how gifts-in-kind are required to be presented in a NFP financial statements. Although the accounting for a contributed non-financial asset (gifts-in-kind) has not changed, non-profits will be required to provide additional information on the contributions of non-financial assets they receive. FASB Accounting Standard Update (ASU) 2020-07, Not–for-Profit Entities (Topic 958): Presentation and Disclosures by Not-for-Profit Entities for Contributed Nonfinancial Assets, defined how these gifts-in-kind should be
presented in the financial statements. First, “present contributed nonfinancial assets as a separate line item in the statement of activities, apart from contributions of cash and other financial assets” and (2) disclose additional information about how the gifts were valued and used. What does it mean and how does it affect your NFP? The ASU requires nonfinancial assets to be presented as a separate line item in the statement of activities separate from cash and other financial assets. The statement of activities will include a revenue line item titled “In-kind contributions” or a similar title. Some non-profits may present this line item already. The update also requires disclosures, in the footnotes, for each type of contributed nonfinancial assets recognized. The disclosures include: • “Qualitative information,” as to whether the contributed nonfinancial asset was either monetized (i.e., liquidated) or used. If monetized, the policy established by the non-profit to liquidate the contributed nonfinancial assets. If used, a description of how the nonfinancial asset contributed to the entity programs, projects, or other activities during the reporting period. • The donor-imposed restrictions related to the contributed nonfinancial assets, if any. Some donors may dictate how the gift should be used. For example, a donation of food must be used in the lunch program. • Description of the valuation method, in other words, how did the non-profit determine the dollar value to record the assets. GAAP requires the asset be reported at fair value, what you would pay for the assets if you were to purchase it. When does your non-profit need to start using ASU 202007? For annual reporting periods beginning after June 15, 2022. In other words, for most non-profits, this would be for financial statements with a 2023 year-end. Early adoption is permitted, FASB is requiring the standard to be applied retrospectively, which means you need to reflect it for the years presented within your financial statements. Every organization is different so the implementation of ASU 2020-07 can be challenging and vary between nonprofit organizations. ADKF is here to help with any questions you might have in implementing or reviewing ASU 2020-07 for your organization! ADKF is the largest, locally owned public accounting firm in San Antonio, Texas, with branch offices in Boerne and New Braunfels. We have been serving our community since 1991. We are a full-service CPA firm dedicated to providing a broad range of tax, audit, bookkeeping, tax controversy, and consulting services with superior customer service to help our clients meet their goals and objectives. Please click here to set an appointment with us. BBM
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September EVERY SATURDAY A DAY AT THE FARM 9:00am to 1:00pm Historic Herff Farm | 33 Herff Rd – Boerne The Farmers Market at the Herff Farm is an open-air farmers market on the historic Herff Farm. You can buy products directly from local growers, ranchers, and crafters on a beautiful historic German farmstead in the Texas Hill Country. Explore their fenced gardens, pollinator meadow, and trails, and see the historic limestone Herff House. SEPTEMBER 2 GBCC RIBBON CUTTING FOR Z BREWZ BEER COMPANY GRAND OPENING 1:30pm to 2:00pm | 39 Rust Lane – Boerne SEPTEMBER 2-5 115TH KENDALL COUNTY FAIR & PARADE Kendall County Fairgrounds 1307 River Road – Boerne The 115th Kendall County Fair is the longest running event in Kendall county! Thursday kicks off with the crowning of the 2021-2022 Kendall County Fair Queen, Jr. Miss, and Little Miss at 6pm. Then Friday morning the KC's Kids Roundup take place. The fair opens to the public Friday
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evening featuring a rodeo put on by Lester Meier Rodeo Company, vendors, carnival, entertainment, exhibit hall and finishing the night with the Spazmatics!! Parade on Saturday morning down Main Street star ting at 10am, then head out to the fairgrounds for a day of Livestock show, vendors and shopping, exhibit hall, all day enter tainment, carnival, rodeo at 7:00 and then dance the night away! Sundayoffers more livestock show, enter tainment, shopping, apple pie contest and more! Don't forget the Extreme Bull Riding and finishing the night with J Hooker! You don't want to miss this!! www.KCFA.org SEPTEMBER 3 GBCC RIBBON CUTTING FOR CONCEPT-THERAPY INSTITUTE 8:00am to 8:30am 25550 Boerne Stage Rd – San Antonio SEPTEMBER 4 BLACK RIFLE BLOCK PARTY 6:00pm to 10:00pm E. San Antonio Street – Boerne Head on over to the Labor Day Weekend Luau Block Par ty with the folks at Black Rifle Coffee Co and their fun neighbors!
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SEPTEMBER 6 LABOR DAY! MUSIC IN THE CAVE: AXIOM STRING QUARTET 7:30pm to 9:30pm | Cave Without A Name 325 Kreutzberg Rd. – Boerne One of Houston’s most exciting ensembles, Axiom String Quar tet, returns to the Cave with a diverse program of classical, modern and even pop reper toire. Advance until 5 pm show date: $30; Door : $35 SEPTEMBER 9 GBCC RIBBON CUTTING FOR SIGNARAMA SAN ANTONIO NW 11:30am to 12:00pm 12651 Vance Jackson Rd. Ste. 101 – San Antonio GBCC BOERNE AFTER 5 MIXER: HOSTED BY FAITH & FUNK JUNK 5:00pm to 7:00pm | 39320 I-10 – Boerne SEPTEMBER 10 GBCC RIBBON CUTTING FOR GIRL WITH GRIT 6:00pm to 6:30pm 102 E. Hosack St. – Boerne
SEPTEMBER 11 & 25 BLUEGRASS JAM AT THE AGRICULTURAL 11:00am to 1:00pm The AgriCultural Museum 102 City Park Road – Boerne Every second and four th Saturday of the month, bring your instrument and play along, or just come to listen to the Bluegrass Jam at The AgriCultural! This event is free and open to the public.
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KUHLMANN-KING MUSEUM TOUR + PROST! BREWING BEER 12:00pm to 3:00pm 402 E. Blanco Road – Boerne The Kuhlmann-King house gives the public the oppor tunity to step back in time to see what a historic Boerne home looked like “way back when.” Learn to brew beer from the Boerne Brewing Club! Please email gossellj@gvtc.com to schedule a personalized tour. SEPTEMBER 11-12 BOERNE MARKET DAYS Saturday 10:00am to 5:00pm Sunday 10:00am to 4:00pm Main Plaza | 100 N. Main St. – Boerne On the second weekend of every month hundreds of festive booths display everything from collectibles and remembrances of the past to modern innovations that will bring a smile of wonder to those who stroll past. SEPTEMBER 13 KENDALL COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT 9:00am to 11:00am Kendall County Cour thouse 201 E. San Antonio Ave. – Boerne SEPTEMBER 14
CITY COUNCIL MEETING 6:00pm to 8:00pm | Livestream Meeting See ci.boerne.tx us for link to meeting. GBCC RIBBON CUTTING FOR MESSIAH LUTHERAN CHURCH 11:30am to 12:00pm 9401 Dietz Elkhorn Rd. – Boerne SEPTEMBER 16 GBCC RIBBON CUTTING FOR NEW YORK LIFE - JASON MADERO 11:30am to 12:00pm 8000 IH 10 West, Ste. 800 – San Antonio
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RIBBON CUTTING FOR VIC VAUGHAN TOYOTA OF BOERNE CERTIFIED COLLISION REPAIR 1:30pm to 2:00pm | 31001 IH 10 W. – Boerne LIVE! AT THE LIBRARY 7:00pm to 9:00pm | Amphitheater at the Library 451 N. Main – Boerne September's musical guests are "Gary Glenn and the 20X Band." Please bring lawn chairs or blankets to sit on. SEPTEMBER 17 GBCCRIBBON CUTTING FOR LEON SPRINGS MODERN DENTISTRY GRAND OPENING 12:00pm to 12:30pm 24531 IH 10 W. Ste. 101 – San Antonio continued on page 20
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EDWARD JONES: KRISTIN BLOW, FINANCIAL ADVISOR Kristin Blow offers Financial Services and investing opportunities. Whether it’s planning for retirement, sending a child to college or preparing for the unexpected, Kristin would love the opportunity to set up a time to talk and see what’s most important to you! Give Kristin Blow at Edward Jones a call at (830)249-4630 or email kristin.blow@edwardjones. com to learn more! You can also visit Kristen at the Edward Jones Office at 104 Medical Drive in Boerne or go online edwardjones.com/kristin-blow.
BUNNY TALES ULTRASOUND AND BOUTIQUE GRAND OPENING Bunny Tales Ultrasound is an elective ultrasound studio & baby boutique, offering 3D, 4D and HD ultrasound packages for moms to be. Listen to your baby’s heart beat for the first time and share the joy with your family while having a wonderful experience at Bunny Tales! Give Alicia a call at (940) 735-9116 ,stop by Bunny Tales Ultrasound & Boutique’s office at 136 Old San Antonio Road, Suite #204 in Boerne or go to bunnytalesultrasound.com to book your appointment today!
JENA’ CRAIG PHOTOGRAPHY’S 7 YEAR ANNIVERSARY Jena Craig Photography specializes in Newborn, Children and Family Portraits. Your family’s portraits are important, and Jena Craig is here to help you every step of the way, from planning the details of your session, all the way to finished products for your home. Jena Craig Photography is a full service studio providing you with high end quality portraits that will last for generations to come. Located in Boerne, TX and serves Boerne, San Antonio and the Texas Hill Country. Give Jena Craig Photography a call at (830) 370-8433 or go to jenacraig.com to learn more!
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CHICK-FIL-A LEON SPRINGS’ GRAND OPENING Everyone in town has been watching the building go up for months now and we are so excited that opening day is finally here! Chick-fil-A specializes in chicken sandwiches and is one of the nation’s largest food chains which serves breakfast, lunch and dinner with catering options available as well. Chick-fil-A Leon Springs is located at 24503 W. IH 10 San Antonio, TX 78257. You can also order online at chick-fil-a.com/locations/tx/leon-springs or calling (210) 368-6612.
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HILL COUNTRY FAMILY SERVICES 36TH ANNIVERSARY Hill Country Family Services operates at the intersection of urgent need and lasting change. For the last 36 years HCFS has provided compassionate case management, financial & food assistance and community resources for individuals and their family in their time of crisis. If you are interested in learning more about Hill Country Family Services (HCFS), how to apply for help, or how to donate or become a volunteer, check out their website at www.hcfstx.org/ or call (830) 249-8643.
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DEMOCRATIC PARTY OF KENDALL COUNTY’S NEW OFFICE LOCATION The Democratic Party of Kendall County believes civic engagement is the duty of each citizen to form a more perfect union. It’s their mission to do the most good for the most residents of Kendall County through civic engagement. Give them a call at (830) 331-1243 or stop by their new location at 216 E. Blanco Rd. Ste. 201 in Boerne or visit their website kendalltxdemocrats. org to learn more about the Democratic Party here in Kendall County.
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FAMILY RANCH RODEO FEST EMBRACES AMERICAN VALUES KEY TO YOUTH DEVELOPMENT by Andra M. Wisian, KCYAEC Immediate Past President
Perhaps now more than ever, Americans cherish our country’s unique freedoms, boundless opportunities and core values. The values that Americans strive to teach their children--courage, optimism, self-reliance, authenticity, honor, duty and compassion—are alive and well in the character of the ranching cowboy. The Family Ranch Rodeo Fest at the Kendall County Youth Ag & Equestrian Center (KCYAEC) on Saturday, October 2 will give folks a glimpse into the real day-to-day life of ranch cowboys and cowgirls as well as their outstanding character. The Family Ranch Rodeo Fest promises an afternoon and
evening of fun for the entire family featuring the rodeo, mutton busting, goat roping, an online auction, live music, food and refreshment. The evening headliner is Cory Morrow, a Lone Star legend and before the concert, patrons can bootscoot to the Western Swing beat of the Jason Roberts band. Differing from a professional rodeo, the ranch rodeo features tasks that ranch hands regularly encounter such as rounding up cattle for doctoring and loading for transport. Ten teams—many from Kendall County—will compete for prize money, buckles and other awards. To reflect the very real makeup of many ranching families, the rules call for at
pictured above: Bailey Kimball and Branson Kalkomey swing their ropes getting ready to catch.
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least one of the four team members to be a female or a youth under the age of 17. Proceeds from the event will support KCYAEC, a 501 ( c ) (3) non-profit that operates with a large volunteer base and no paid staff. The Center is home to some 400 4-H, FFA and Jr. Livestock members who participate in agriculture and equestrian activities, competitions and educational enterprises. While the Center is offered rent-free throughout the year to youth, it is available for rent to other organizations to help offset operating expenses. At 82,000 square feet, it is the largest, weatherproof event center in the county, and is ideal for fundraising galas, corporate events and private parties. The venue is situated atop a bluff adjacent to Joshua Springs Park and offers an open-air feel with beautiful Hill Country views. Rental bookings have included youth rodeos, youth livestock and equestrian clinics and shows, team ropings, dog agility trials, non-profit galas and large market-day events with approximately 12,000 attendees at one of them. Many of these Center events have a positive impact on the county’s economy as visitors spend money at hotels, restaurants and stores. The Center’s beginning dates from 2007 when the Kendall County Commissioners Court voted to grant a 99-year lease of 33 acres of county park land to the Kendall County Jr. Livestock Show and the Kendall County 4-H Horse Club, which support wholesome youth development programs. The Center is unique because it is structured as a public private partnership benefiting the public good. Through their collaborative effort, Jr. Livestock and the Horse Club are able to have the use of a great facility while sharing overhead expenses and management duties.
Dylan Lowry’s ride wins the 2020 Mutton Bustin’ sponsored by Wheeler’s Western Outfitters
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The Jr. Livestock group and the 4-H Horse Club both support youth development programs that can prevent a variety of risk behaviors among young people and improve social and emotional outcomes. The Jr. Livestock, 4-H and FFA programs are helping to cultivate the next generation of leaders who will create a healthier society. The Center is managed by a 13-member board of directors including five representatives from Junior Livestock, five from the 4-H Horse Club and three members from the community. Current directors are Rhonda Aikens, David Dutton, D.V.M., Stacie Farrell, Russell Garza, Craig Jackson, Kristen Jay, Joe Lozano, Kristopher Pressler, Dan Still, Ira Smoot, Mark Weekley, Ty Young and Duane Zoeller. BBM
KCYAEC supports youth in many ways: • $40,000 in Scholarships, 2018-2021 • Kendall Co. Jr. Livestock Show & Sale (2021 auction over $1.4 million) • Boerne & Comfort FFA chapter shows • 4-H Horse Club activities • 4-H meetings • Judging competitions • Farm Bureau’s annual, county-wide ag day for school children • Positive youth development programs
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THIS YEAR KCYAEC WAS PROUD TO AWARD FOUR $2,500 SCHOLARSHIPS TO KENDALL COUNTY YOUTH:
• Gage A. Lott: Comfort High School,Texas A&M University, College Station, Major: Sports Management • Sydney Reed: University Prep,Texas A&M University, College Station, Major:Animal Science/Veterinarian • Caitlyn Upham: Grace Christian, Baylor University, Major: Finance • Anna Wyle: Boerne High School,Texas Tech University, Major:Animal Science/Meat Science
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS | cont’d SEPTEMBER 18 BOERNE RETAILERS' STYLE SHOW & SHOPPING EVENT 6:00pm to 11:00pm – Don Strange Ranch 103 Waring Welfare Rd – Boerne The Boerne retailers have put together an event that provides fun enter tainment AND a way to give back to the community at the same time. Join some of your favorite stores in the Boerne area as they strut their stuff down the runway! Funds raised from this event will support the Kendall County Women's Shelter. Buy Tickets online @ boerneretailersstyleandshop.com - $75
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MUSIC IN THE CAVE, EQUINOX, RUDI & THE RUDIMENTS 7:00pm to 9:00pm Cave Without a Name Throne Room 325 Kreutzberg Rd. – Boerne Enjoy an eclectic mixture of uplifting, contemporary acoustic songs, ancient instrumentation, improvisation, and contemplation celebrating the Fall Equinox (first day of autumn). With a thematic focus on the balance of darkness and light marked by the first day of Autumn, par t of the concer t will be performed in total darkness and flickering candlelight, providing a truly memorable experience! Advance before 5 pm show day - $30; At the door - $35 SEPTEMBER 19 HILL COUNTRY DAILY BREAD MINISTRIES FUNDRAISER AT SINGING WATER VINYARDS 2:00pm to 5:00pm Singing Water Vineyards 316 Mill Dam Rd. – Comfor t SEPTEMBER 21 GBCC RIBBON CUTTING FOR WEST AND SWOPE RANCHES 11:30am to 12:00pm 8620 N. New Braunfels Ave. Ste. 115 – San Antonio SEPTEMBER 22 FIRST DAY OF FALL SEPTEMBER 23 GBCC BOERNE AFTER 5 MIXER: HOSTED BY KENDALL COUNTY YOUTH AGRICULTURE & EQUESTRIAN CENTER 5:00pm to 7:00pm Kendall County Youth Agriculture & Equestrian Center 648 FM 289 – Comfor t
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BOERNE COMPANY, ORGANIKA RAINWATER LAUNCHES AFFILIATE PROGRAM AT WILLIAMSON COUNTY COWBOY CHURCH The official launch of Organika Rainwater happened this past Sunday, August 29th, at Williamson County Cowboy Church in Liberty Hill, TX. Head Pastor, Corey Ross announced the partnership in front of his congregation during the 10:30 am service. “The launch day today, is the day that I believe that God has berthed something that is not just good for the church, but good for the country,” said Ross. Later he discussed how Organika Rainwater will benefit churches who are part of the affiliate program, “The affiliate church now has as a unique way to add finances to their budgets. It could help a youth group go on a mission trip or help build a building.” Organika Rainwater, headquartered in Boerne, is natural water that is Certified “Organically Harvested.” Fresh from the sky to your home, it’s the purest H2O on the planet, which means it has zero manmade toxins and contaminants. Deploying a direct distribution system, Organika is creating opportunities for groups just like Williamson County Cowboy Church, by cutting out the middle-man and putting the product directly in the hands of the people. “We have a unique distribution format which redirects funds normally spent on freight, wholesale distributors, and retail grocers. We put those funds in the hands of our Faith Affiliates rather than regular supply channels. This creates immense opportunity for fundraising for these participating groups,” said Butch Stoke, CEO of Organika Rainwater. This distribution system is offered first-hand with consistent benefits to affiliates as they are able to sell the product and keep all net profits to benefit their group. The launch of Organika Rainwater at Williamson County Cowboy Church can be viewed at https://www.wccowboychurch. org/Preachin. ABOUT ORGANIKA RAINWATER Organika Rainwater is environmentally screened and collected at “altitude” (meaning it goes a distance above ground, away from any manmade, environmental toxins and contaminations). Oganika Rainwater has perfected a catchment system, which surpasses standards for the strictest commercial distribution, putting natural water cost-effectively directly in the hands of the people. All Organika’s production plants are located in Texas with corporate offices in Boerne. Organika Rainwater is licensed by the TCEQ (Texas Commission on Environmental Quality) water quality advisory. ABOUT WILLIAMSON COUNTY COWBOY CHURCH Located in Liberty Hill, TX, Williamson County Cowboy Church is pastored by Corey Ross. With a mission to see people saved, healed, delivered, and set free…for the Glory of God. The church is proud to be a place members call home and where they are engaged in ministry efforts including bible studies, meetings, local events, team ropings and rodeo events. BBM
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS SEPTEMBER 23 RANCH CHIC FASHION SHOW | AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY 5:30pm to 7:30pm Roseberg Sky Room at University of the Incarnate Word 847 E Hildebrand Ave. – San Antonio SEPTEMBER 24 GBCC RIBBON CUTTING FOR THE CHRISTMAS SHOPPE'S 25TH ANNIVERSARY! 1:30pm to 2:00pm The Christmas Shoppe 132 S. Main St. – Boerne, Texas 78006 Z'S ARTISANS MARKET 6:00pm to 10:00pm Z’s Wood Fired Pizza 118 Old San Antonio Road - Boerne There will be live music and local vendors who handcraft their products! Vendors may include handmade soaps, hand-sewn items, handwritten home décor, hand-poured candles, and maybe even enter tainment for the whole family! Every 4th Friday of the month SEPTEMBER 25 BOERNE BIERFEST 11:00am to 7:00pm | The Agricultural 102 City Park Road – Boerne Come out for the 4th annual Boerne Bierfest! Your ticket gets you 10 pours in your sampling stein from 25+ of the best craft breweries in
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Texas. But beer is just par t of the fun--they will also serve up great food, live music, games, ar t displays, and an auction of beer-related ar t from professional ar tists--all benefiting Hill Country Council for the Ar ts. $30 in advance, $35 at the door. SEPTEMBER 28 GBCC RIBBON CUTTING FOR MOMENTUM PHYSICAL THERAPY GRAND OPENING 11:30am to 12:00pm 124 E. Bandera Rd., Ste. 402 – Boerne
CITY COUNCIL MEETING 6:00pm to 8:00pm | Livestream Meeting See ci.boerne.tx us for link to meeting. SEPTEMBER 30 GBCC RIBBON CUTTING FOR IBRACES 11:30am to 12:00pm 28214 IH-10 W., Ste. 101 – Fair Oaks Ranch OCTOBER 2 FAMILY RANCH RODEO FEST 11:30am to 11:30pm Kendall Co. Youth Agriculture and Equestrian 648 FM 289 – Comfor t Catch a glimpse into the real day-to-day life of ranch cowboys and cowgirls as well as their outstanding character. 10 teams will compete in traditional rodeo events as well as fun events for the kids like goat roping and mutton bustin'.
Come for the fun, bbq, and live music with Jason Rober ts Band followed by Cory Morrow! Cost: $20 BOERNE BOOK & ARTS FESTIVAL 10:00am to 4:30pm Main Plaza | 100 N. Main – Boerne Featured authors include: John Erickson (Hank the Cowdog), Diana López, Katherine Sharp Landdeck, Tammie Jo Shults, Bruce Shackelford, and more! Go to www.boernebookfest.com for more details! OCTOBER 8-10 35TH ANNUAL KEY TO THE HILLS ROD RUN Main Plaza | 100 N. Main – Boerne Star t your engines! Texas’ largest pre-’49 Rod Run is happening in Boerne for the 35th year! The Hill Country Mile and Main Plaza will be lined with hundreds of colorful coupes, sedans, and roadsters from all over the country! Shop from a variety of vendors and chat it up with car guys and gals from all over. Friday: GetTogether & Dinner for registered event par ticipants, 4-7 p.m. Saturday: Car show from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m., followed by an evening Hill Country cruise. Sunday: Church service at 9:30 a.m., Awards at 11 a.m. BBM
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ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENTS You Should Research Right Now
by Eric Krause, CFA
There is a current euphoria taking place in the public markets, but if you look forward it seems as though we are borrowing from future returns. Many financial institutions and analysts are projecting lower returns for both U.S. equities and U.S. bonds moving forward, and more broadly across major asset classes. Higher inflation levels are expected in the future as well, and with those higher levels, it’s going to be difficult to find places in the public markets that provide a good return without losing purchasing power. This is why, for the right investor, alternative investments can really add value to a portfolio today. We look at incorporating alternatives into a person’s portfolio to enhance diversification and improve the risk-reward profile. Said differently, for the same level of risk, alternative investments help us to create portfolios that have a better expected return. But just like most things in life, not all alternative investments are created equally. We like the core, foundational alternatives: private equity, private real estate and private credit. Let’s explore each a little further.
PRIVATE EQUITY
There is tremendous opportunity in private equity. 80 percent of the companies in the United States with sales greater than $100 million are private companies. Now compare that to the shrinking opportunity set in public markets. In the 1990s, there were about 8,000 publicly listed companies in the U.S. but that number is now just under 4,000, meaning the opportunities there have decreased dramatically. You’ll also see the opportunity in private equity if you look at the overall market cap. The average size of private companies is smaller than public companies, meaning they have more room to grow. And if they have more room to grow, that’s a growth opportunity for the investor. When you’re looking for returns that are larger than what public markets have offered, private equity offers a huge opportunity partly because of the liquidity premium. Simply put, if you’re going to put your money in something that is difficult to get it out
of, you can expect greater returns for that inconvenience. Now is a great time to explore an investment in private equity because there’s been an amazing evolution in the vehicles and structures that investors now have at their disposal. It used to be that your only option for investing in private equity meant your capital would be locked up for 7-8 years before you’d see a return of your capital. These days, many new investments provide quarterly liquidity opportunities, which provides far greater flexibility for investors.
PRIVATE REAL ESTATE
Real estate is a major contributing factor to consumer net worth, which makes these hard assets a great wealth accumulation vehicle. As I look at the current environment, investments in private real estate make even more sense because they serve as a natural inflationary hedge. As interest rates go up, lease rates go up. Landlords are able to pass along rising rates, instead of suffering from them. Many private real estate investments are also very tax efficient, between the usage of depreciation, taxed deferred growth, and even 1031 exchanges that can allow investors to roll gains from one property or offering forward to another without having to recognize the capital gain at the time of the transaction Finally, real estate doesn’t necessarily need to be confined to one particular sector. Many people think of retail stores, office buildings, or apartments when they think of this asset class, but other segments such as data centers, industrial warehouses, and even cell phone towers also provide access to secular growth trends in the economy.
PRIVATE CREDIT
For investors who need income ,where can they get it in this current low interest rate environment? With private credit, you’re also able to extend to other areas of fixed income that you can’t touch in the public markets. For example, collateralized loan obligations or CLOs offer shorter duration fixed income exposure for your portfolio, which helps to limit
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interest rate risk. If you can get your money returned to you quicker, you face less risk from inflation lessening your purchasing power. Private lending can also offer higher rates of income for the same level of credit risk, again due to the illiquidity premium that is typically associated with these types of products.
IMPLEMENTATION
As we have noted, alternative investments can provide a significant diversification benefit as well as inflationary protection for an investor’s portfolio. But they also help instill better investor behavior. This was evident in March 2020 when the market crashed at the start of the pandemic. Alternative investments are often harder to pull one’s money out of in a hurry, so instead of panic selling, investors stay in and reap the benefits of the recovery. Today’s environment calls for outsidethe-box thinking for investors hoping to achieve healthy returns while maintaining a reasonable level of risk. There is by no means a perfect solution for everyone, and there could be some additional requirements necessary to participate in these types of investments so they must be used carefully, only as a satellite option to complement, rather than replace, a traditional investment portfolio. Because reporting requirements are not as stringent as those for publicly traded securities, a thorough due-diligence process is an absolute necessity before investing, and on an ongoing basis for monitoring purposes. This is where having a research team on your side can be incredibly helpful. If you have questions about alternative investments and how they can best be incorporated into your portfolio, don’t hesitate to reach out to us here at Prime Capital Investment Advisors. BBM Eric Krause, CFA® After spending more than 10 years as an advisor and portfolio manage in Prime Capital Investment Advisors' Overland Park, KS, office, Eric now serves as Managing Director/ Portfolio Manager for PCIA's office in Fayetteville, Arkansas. In this capacity, he provides customized wealth management and financial planning services for individual investors, and consults with Qualified Plan sponsors on plan design, implementation and fiduciary best practices. Eric serves as a Portfolio Manager on the PCIA Investment Advisory Committee, which is responsible for the oversight of the firm's $12+ billion in Assets Under Management. He has earned the right to use the Chartered Financial Analyst designation. Eric lives in Fayetteville, Arkansas with his wife Kelly, and daughters Cecilia and Evelyn.They enjoy spending time outdoors, particularly while hiking and cycling. Eric is learning to love the Razorbacks, but remains an avid Kansas City Chiefs and Royals fan. PCIAWealth.com
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The Hope Center Provisions GVTC Central Office of Blanco (across from Blanco Elementary School) Champion High School Fabra Elementary School Boerne High School Kendall Elementary School Boerne Middle School For more information and the latest updates on how GVTC and The GVTC Foundation arestepping up during the COVID-19 pandemic, visit gvtc.com/covid19.
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September Fun Facts Harvest Month
September is known as Harvest Month. In fact, in Old England it was called “Haervest-monath,” meaning Harvest Month as it is a great time to harvest in preparation for the upcoming winter months.
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In 1752, the British Empire skipped 11 days of September between the 2nd and 14th due to switching from the Julian calendar to the Gregorian calendar.
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No White After Labor Day According to historians, this expression comes from when the upper class would return from their summer vacations and stow away their lightweight, white summer clothes as they returned back to school and work.
September 18 is National Cheeseburger Day!
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Boerne Sunrise Rotary has announced the annual Patriot BBQ October 9, 2021, from 1 p.m. – 6 p.m. at the Tusculum Brewing Company located at 236 S. Main Street, in Boerne TX. BBQ will include musical entertainment by Ken Muniz Bauchman from 5 to 8 p.m. Proceeds from the event will support local charities including Kendall County Women’s Shelter, Hill Country Daily Bread, Boerne ISD AFROTC, local veteran’s organizations as well as scholarships for graduating seniors from BISD. Patriot BBQ tickets can be purchased for $20 each and include a free raffle ticket. Raffle tickets can be purchased separately for $10 each. There is no limit on the number of tickets that can be purchased. Event sponsors include Tresle, Inc., The Raivax Group, Tusculum Brewing Co., and the Hungry Horse Restaurant. Table sponsorships are available at $500 and include 10 seats and 20 raffle tickets. Raffle tickets may be purchased online until October 8th or at the event. The raffle drawing will be
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