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The Modesto Symphony Orchestra:

Bringing Music to Modesto Leadership Cover Photo by Adrian Mendoza

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Chairman Kathy Halsey, AT&T

Chairman Elect Ralph Curtis, Curtis Legal Group

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Immediate Past Chairman Gary McKinsey, Corporate College

Vice Chairman Finance Dennis Wann, Tim Colbert & Associates, Inc.

Vice Chairman of External Operations David Gianelli, Gianelli & Associates

Vice Chairman of Internal Operations Eric Benson, JS West & Company

Directors Patricia Gillum, Patricia A. Gillum, CPA

Doug Johnson, Reach Business Solutions

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Neal Khatri, Best Western Khatri Properties Sharon Likely, Kaiser Permanente Bill Moreno, Fire2Wire

Ron Owen, Bank of the West

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Karna Harrigfeld Petrulakis, Herum\Crabtree Jeremiah Williams, Oak Crafts by Jeremiah

Ex-Officio Bill Bassitt, The Alliance

George Boodrookas, Modesto Junior College

Keith Boggs, Stanislaus County Chief Executive Office

Chamber Staff Joy Madison, President/CEO jmadison@modchamber.org

Minnie Dodge, Administrative Manager mdodge@modchamber.org

Sharon Novotny, Accountant snovotny@modchamber.org

Nita Gruendeman, Membership Sales Manager

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Agnes Amerine, Retention Manager aamerine@modchamber.org

Elizabeth Facanha, Special Events Manager

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On the cover The Modesto Symphony Orchestra conducted by David Lockington Photo by Adrian Mendoza

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lE A D Er sHi p Teddi Lowry Branch Manager Brenda Rodrigues Customer Service Supervisor

c HAi rmAn’s c or n Er In last month’s Progress I talked about things that are great about Modesto. On the top of that list should be the Modesto Symphony Orchestra. In this month’s Progress we highlight and celebrate the Symphony and the wonderful things it brings to this community.

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It’s hard to believe when the Symphony was founded in 1931 Modesto only had a population of 17,000, and at the time was the smallest town in the nation to host a symphony orchestra. It’s difficult to imagine the significant investment made by this community back then, and the tremendous dividend we’ve been so lucky to receive.

If you haven’t had a chance to attend a concert, I would highly recommend it. One of my favorites is the Symphony’s annual Picnic at the Pops on the grounds of E&J Gallo Winery. Taking place the first Saturday after Labor Day each year, it is indeed a wonderful event.

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The Symphony and their guest musicians truly give you a wonderful evening of entertainment and superb music. I can’t wait to again watch the musicians as they intensely follow the direction of the Conductor, whose swaying arms so gracefully guide the nimble fingers of each musician, and to listen to the musical tunes that fill the night’s air with the sounds of familiar melodies: old and new, classical and rock, solemn and whimsical.

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One thing I find heartwarming about the Modesto Symphony Orchestra is their involvement with educating our youth about music. Taking note of The No Child Left Behind Act that defines Arts as one of the “core academic subjects” and that studies show that learning music in school contributes to student achievement in society, in learning, and in developing intelligence and success in life, the Symphony has developed several programs focused on getting our youth involved and excited. Their goal is to foster a life-long appreciation, love and understanding of music.

How wonderful it is for our school children to have the opportunity to experiment with musical instruments, and by using technology, learn about and compose their own pieces of music. We are lucky to have a Symphony that cares about the overall success of our students.

So when you are looking for something fun to do, or when you are looking to make an investment in your community, I urge you to consider the Modesto Symphony Orchestra. It is a gem, something that is unique, and adds to the ambience and quality of life, and we are so very lucky to have the Symphony as a part of our community. P

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f r om t HE c E o Brace yourself; it’s election season. The Chamber’s Government Relations Council has vetted most of the propositions, with two to go. Likewise, the GRC has recommended some of the candidates, and are waiting on some interviews with others, for final action by the Board. Read about the Chamber’s endorsements in Joy Madison the Chamber email. If you are a Chamber member and wish to be added to the weekly email, please contact the Chamber. We can make that happen. If you are not a member of the Chamber and wish to know the Chamber’s endorsements, we can let you know the Chamber’s recommendations for the November election.

A partial list of endorsements will be released after the September 12th Board meeting. Any remaining endorsements will be decided at the October 4th meeting of the Board of Directors. Vice Chairman of the GRC, Jeff Lustgarten of Covanta Energy led the initial endorsement meetings.

Chairman Joan Clendenin will chair the remainder of the meetings for interview and recommendations.

Time is running short for citizens interested in filling the soon to be vacant Modesto City Council position. Application forms are available on line at the City of Modesto’s website. Applicants must be registered voters and live in District 5. Applicants who qualify will be invited to an Applicant’s (think Candidate’s) Forum to be held in the district October 7th. Members of the City Council Ad Hoc Committee selected to recommend an appointment will ask questions. The public will have an opportunity to ask questions at the Forum too. The Ad Hoc Committee will meet on November 4th to select and prioritize applicants to recommend to the full Council. The actual appointment is expected to be made on November 9th. The City has a budget that exceeds $360 million. It is extremely important that a strong pool of applicants that understand the complexity of business apply for the position. How to say this … Live in 5? Registered to vote? Understand business? Willing to devote the time and energy? Apply!

In the meantime, the Land Use and Transportation Committee toured the City-County Airport. The tour included the entire property and even the tower. They didn’t let me attempt to radio assist in the landing of aircraft

so you know the skies were infinitely safer. Attempts to lure additional passenger service, especially as it relates to business have been ongoing efforts. Airport Manager, Jerome Thiele, said most of the grants require a local match and airlines want guarantees or outright upfront subsidies. The reality is that neither government nor the private sector has the resources to grant an annual subsidy in the range of $800,000 to $1 million. The airport has had success in securing leisure travel charter service to Nevada. Casinos are subsidizing these efforts. Other issues at the airport include spacing issues. The terminal and taxiways are too close to the runways according to FAA regulations. Thank you Past Chairman of the Board, Dennis Wilson of Horizon Consulting, for chairing the vigorous discussion at the meeting.

I’ve been invited by Stanislaus County Office of Education Superintendent Tom Changnon to participate in a countywide effort to promote civility. I said thank you. And I meant it. Civility, respect, good manners, courtesy, customer service – whatever you call it – can always be improved upon.

That means me too. I know, I know. What I think is direct, efficient and passionate can be interpreted as terse, demanding and treating issues of advocacy like it’s sudden death overtime. Superintendent Changnon brought me a great book to read, “Choosing Civility” by P.M. Forni. It was an easy read and I often heard the voice of my mother in much of the text.

I have extra copies if you are interested.

Leadership Modesto continues to search for meal sponsors for the remainder of the year. If you are interested in providing the meal or funds for a continental breakfast or lunch, please let me know. Due to the economy, the LEMO Steering Committee has been reluctant to adjust tuition. Tuition covers the Assilomar leadership retreat, transportation and underwrites a portion of graduation. We really could use your help. P

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Conductor Steven Reinke photographed by Adrian Mendoza

The Mode s to Sym phony Or c hestr a:

Bringing M usic to Modesto

Written by Matthew Andrews

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n December of 1929, local musicians were sent a letter requesting their assist in the formation of an orchestra that would serve the musical needs of the community. At the time, Modesto was a small town of only 17,000 residents, but with a passion for music and great leaders in its midst, the Modesto Symphony Orchestra was formed. In 1931, when the 74-member orchestra gave its first concert, Modesto was the smallest city in the country to have its own orchestra.

Today, as the Modesto Symphony Orchestra prepares for its 80th season, the commitment to providing high-quality music in Modesto is as strong as ever. The Orchestra has made a name for itself in the regional and national music scenes by continuously providing superior musicianship, exploring new styles and unique programs, and attracting some of the biggest names in classical and contemporary music.

80 Years of the Modesto Symphony Though the formation of the Modesto Symphony Orchestra was a community project, the man at the center of it was local legend Frank

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Mancini. An Italian-born musician who came to Modesto via San Francisco, he was instrumental in engaging the community and promoting the love of music among its youth. He was the Orchestra’s first conductor and musical director, and he continued to work in this role until his retirement in 1962.

During his time he presided over a group of mostly-local amateur musicians that played alongside professional musicians and featured soloists.

In 1953 local residents organized the Modesto Symphony Guild in order to mobilize volunteers and raise funds to add fuel to the symphony’s forward march. The organization started out by helping with ticket sales and organizing receptions to honor the musicians, but over time the Guild grew to work in a variety of support roles. Today the Guild provides educational programs, organizes fundraising events, offers scholarships to young musicians, and assists the Symphony with dayto-day administrative tasks.

As the city, and support for the symphony grew, the Orchestra took steps to increase the overall quality of their performances. In 1976, Maestro

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Sandor Salgo was hired as the Music Director and the Symphony began transitioning from a collection of amateur performers to a professional orchestra. In 2007, the Gallo Center for the Arts, a world-class performing arts facility, opened in Downtown Modesto, providing the Orchestra with a home that complemented their musical abilities.

“A Higher Level of Arts” In its 80 years of existence, the Modesto Symphony Orchestra has grown to become one of the region’s most respected orchestras, as well as one of the most accomplished musical organizations for a city of its size in the United States. A big part of this success is the high quality among the musicians that make up the orchestra. While many of the musicians are talented locals, a sizable amount are from the greater-Northern California area and beyond, earning the Orchestra the nickname “Freeway Philharmonic” among musicians. But the reason that these musicians go out of their way to come to Modesto time and time again is because they get to play alongside other great musicians, work with highly-regarded conductors, and they have a great experience with the city’s receptiveness to their work.

“A lot of people talk about arts and culture,” says Smith, “But the quality of life really does matter. It gives Modesto the ability to attract employees and companies.”

“It not only provides higher levels of arts, but it assists in recruiting for quality jobs,” echoes Aguilar. “Most professionals are looking for cultural activities. Having this [the Orchestra] makes it easier for a hospital that’s trying to recruit a new surgeon.”

Looking Ahead As usual, the Modesto Symphony Orchestra has planned an exciting program for its upcoming 2010-2011 series that will offer something for everyone.

The Orchestra will open its Classics Series with Rossini & Rachmaninoff, a collection of popular classical songs with accompaniment by pianist Kirill Gerstein, who was recently awarded the prestigious Gilmore Artist Award. The concert will feature a number of recognizable pieces, including “Overture to William Tell,” a song that was performed at the Orchestra’s inaugural concert in 1931.

“It’s a very accessible program,” says Smith, “Even casual classical listeners will be able to recognize every piece.”

“We try to catch big-name stars by making sure that everyone has a good experience” — Sylvester Aguilar

“We try to catch big-name stars by making sure that everyone has a good experience,” says Sylvester Aguilar, who serves as the Chairman of the Symphony’s Board of Directors, “We have a good venue, a good core group of musicians, and they get treated like royalty. They leave thinking that Modesto is a good place to do business with an orchestra.”

The Orchestra also benefits from the experience and talent of its artistic leaders. David Lockington, who has served as the Music Director since 2007, has previously worked with world-class artists in larger orchestras, such as the Grand Rapids Symphony Orchestra, New Mexico Symphony and Long Island Philharmonic. The Orchestra’s Pops Conductor, Steven Reineke, started his directing career in Modesto in 2008, and he has since become one of the most sought-after pops conductors in the country and the Music Director of the New York Pops.

“David and Steven are conductors that players love to play for,” says President Tom Smith. “A lot of people put Modesto at the top of their list based on their experiences with them.”

As a result of attracting top-notch performers and conductors, Modesto has made a name for itself as a cultural hub in the Central Valley. This not only provides a higher quality of life for those who already call Modesto home, but it also acts as an incentive for businesses and professionals to relocate to the area.

Lockington, who conducts and organizes the Classics Series, notes that the season will feature excellent performances of well-known composers like Beethoven, Brahms and Tchaikovsky, as well as superior soloists. However, he is most excited about Felix Mendelssohn’s “Elijah,” which will be conducted in partnership with the Modesto Symphony Orchestra’s chorus and will serve as the season’s finale. “It’s a very devotional work that tells the story of Elijah,” he explains, “I think it’s something that a lot of people in the community will enjoy. It’s very dramatic, melodic music.”

For those more interested in popular and Broadway music, the Pops Series has a variety of options that all have, in the words of Reineke, “a cool factor.”

The season opens with the always-popular Picnic at the Pops!, which will feature Michael Cavanaugh singing the music of Elton John and other hit artists. Other notable acts include the annual Holiday Pops! Christmas concert in December, and Wicked Divas, which features a medley of songs by female artists from popular music, opera and Broadway in June.

For Reineke, the highlight of the season will be the Viva Las Vegas performance in March. The Orchestra and chorus will team up with a group of guest vocalists and entertainers to bring the glitz and glamour of Las Vegas to Modesto. The show features an over-the-top mix that includes appearances by Liberace, the Rat Pack, lounge singers, showgirls, and other quintessential Vegas acts. “The show is a lot of fun to watch,” says Reineke, “And, it’s also a lot of fun to conduct.”

From its humble beginnings as a small-town community orchestra to the widely-acclaimed symphony it is today, the Modesto Symphony Orchestra has always sought to provide the people of Modesto with a way to connect with great music. This goal has been met time and time again, and as the Orchestra prepares to enter its 80th season, it’s likely that the organization will continue to impress audiences in the future.

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l EA D E r sHip m oDE st o The Leadership Modesto Steering Committee selected the class of 2010-

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newest class of Leadership Modesto participants:

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2011, and the following are to be congratulated for being part of the

Todd Aaronson, Republic Marketing

Jill Aja, Sylvan Union School District

Grant Boring, Never Boring Design Associates Sue Cipponeri, Kemper CPA Group

Keric Cushing, Gianelli & Associates – A Professional Law Corp.

Mike Daniel, PMZ Real Estate

Jonathan Felton, Memorial Medical Center

Jason Peepgrass, Warden’s Office Furniture Outlet

Aaron Raby, Stanislaus County Office of Education

Tyler Richardson, Modesto Nuts Professional Baseball Club Carl Stange, Empowered Success Eric Tobias, F&M Bank

Ramina Ushana, Premier Valley Bank Amy Vickery, DMC Foundation

Emily Wirowek, Gianelli & Associates – A Professional Law Corp.

Victoria Gaffney, U.S. Bank

As in years past, the class first met one another at a kick-off reception

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another in-depth at the Asilomar retreat. Meeting in Asilomar allows

Michelle Gervase, Mraz Amerine & Associates Cheryl Harless, Doctors Medical Center Mandy Jenkins, Brandman University Betty Lee, Valley Bio Energy, LLC

at the Martin G. Petersen Event Center, and will learn more about one the class to become acquainted and develop relationships that aid in the learning process planned throughout the program year.

Bryan Justin Marks, Modesto Junior College

The first program scheduled for this class year is set for October 8 and

Christina Nelson, Memorial Medical Center

Madison, and Christie Almen, Stanislaus County Chief Executive Office

Anita Morphew, Valley First Credit Union Jimi Netniss, Modesto Irrigation District

coming late fall 2010

will highlight Arts & Culture in the community. President and CEO Joy

will assist Day Chair Kate Trompetter, Center for Human Services, in the planning for this day. Class members will learn about some of the

challenges these programs face and the benefits reaped by the community as a whole.

Leadership Modesto continues to look for sponsors to help support the program throughout the year. Lunch sponsors are especially needed as the program is planned throughout the entire day. It is another way

you can get your business name noted for free advertising in Progress.

Please call Minnie Dodge at (209) 577-5757 to find out where and when Leadership Modesto needs you.

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tHE 49tH A nnuAl H ArvEst l uncH Tickets are now available for the 49th annual Harvest Lunch, presented

by Del Monte Foods. This sell-out event will be held at 11:45 am, Friday,

September 10, at Graceada Park in Modesto. The lunch spotlights Stanislaus County’s agriculture industry and assures that the tradition continues by

benefiting a new generation of community agricultural leaders. The event attracts 800 business and agricultural leaders yearly.

Paul Wenger, President, California Farm Bureau Federation, Modesto

farmer and former president of the Stanislaus County Farm Bureau is this

year’s keynote speaker. Wenger joins a distinguished list of past Harvest

Lunch speakers, including former California Governor and U.S. President Ronald Reagan, California State Ag Secretary A.G. Kawamura and CA State Senator David Cogdill.

Please join us at this fundraising event benefiting Modesto Junior College

Ag students. Many scholarship recipients complete their studies and return to the area to put their education to work and lend their support for the next generation.

Individual tickets are $25; seniors and children 12 and under may attend for $10. For more information, call the Chamber at (209) 577-5757.

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The Message from the CEO in the August issue of Progress featured the dedication of the Kirk Lindsey Free Enterprise Center at the offices of

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Gowans Printing Company is proud to have

Valley Bio Energy, LLC, joined the Chamber in

company was established in 1920 by Alan Gowans.

level. Accepting Valley Bio Energy’s President’s Club

achieved 90 years of business in Modesto. The

May as a President’s Club Circle of Influence – Silver

His sons Richard and Declan Gowans and grandsons

plaque from Chairman Kathy Halsey is Dr. Stephen

Bruce and Terry Gowans as owner/operators have Alan Gowans

continued the tradition of quality printing and excellent customer service. Gowans Printing has been

Endsley. Valley Bio Energy plans to build a biomass Dr. Stephen Endsley

plant in the Beard Industrial Park providing a portion

of MID’s alternative energy. The Chamber’s Board of

a member of the Chamber for the past 75 years. This success would not

Directors endorsed this project, and Joy Madison gave testimony in support

community and we thank you. For more information, please contact us at

Betty Lee or Dr. Endsley at (209) 521-8008.

have been possible without the support of our loyal customers of this great (209) 523-6036 or bruce@gowansprinting.com.

of the project to the MID Board on July 27, 2010. For more information, contact

The Modesto Community Concert Association announces Metales M-5 will play

The Modesto Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors are pleased to commend Linda Curtis,

Sunday, October 3, 2:30 pm at the Gallo Center for the

Kelly Services, Inc. as the highest performing Ambassador

Arts. Metales M-5 are five classically-trained young

for the 2nd Quarter of 2010. Linda was distinguished as Ambassador for the 1st Quarter. Linda greets customers Linda Curtis

at the Chamber’s Coffee Hours, interviews Chamber Members and attends regular meetings; she is also on the

Chamber’s Oktoberfest Committee. Talk to Linda or anyone of the Chamber’s Ambassadors to see how you can get more involved with your Chamber.

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musicians who unite classical and world music, Metales M-5

contemporary selections and pop arrangements in their program. You will hear them take the blues to the

opera, and back to the roads of Michoacán. This extraordinary ensemble is energetic, charming and entertaining. Metales M-5 is a lot of brass, a lot of music and a lot of fun.

United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) of Stanislaus and Tuolumne Counties

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announces an opportunity to support people with disabilities in our

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community. On Sep 22 & 23 the annual “Box Lunch Day” will sell 1,000+ gourmet box lunches to the business community. These boxes include lunch, and provide information about the programs and services of UCP, and only cost $10. 100% of funds raised will go directly to support

Omega Pacific Insurance introduces David W. Giddings to its staff. Dave specializes in commercial

lines insurance, farm/ranch policies, ocean-marine insurance, including the niche market of houseboats,

yachts and all marina related risks. Dave has been David Giddings

in the commercial insurance industry for more than 20 years, from sales to claims and underwriting and

an active Kiwanian. Omega Pacific extends a hearty welcome to Dave, and invites you to contact him for any of the above insurance needs.

1165 Scenic Drive, Suite B, (209) 338-5500, www.trustomega.com.

Atherton & Associates, LLP, is pleased to

announce that Cassidy Merrick has earned her Certified

Public Accountant’s license. Cassidy is an honors graduate of Carroll College located in Helena, Montana,

where she received two Bachelor of Arts degrees in Cassidy Merrick

Finance and Accounting. Cassidy has been with Atherton

& Associates, LLP, since September 2009. She provides

audit/assurance services for a wide variety of industries including notfor-profits and manufacturing. For more information, please contact her at (209) 577-4800 or visit our website at www.athertoncpas.com.

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employment-training opportunities for people with disabilities and create

supportive programs for children with disabilities and their families. For more information, contact (209) 577-2122.

Pacifica Senior Living is coordinating a fundraiser at Del Rio Country

Club on October 7, 2010, is being. Doors open at 5:00 pm; dinner/presentation starts at 6:00 pm. All proceeds benefit the Alzheimer’s Association. Speakers

include Michael Rafii, M.D., Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Neurosciences, Director, Memory Disorders Clinic, and Associate Medical Director, ShileyMarcos AD Research Center; and Barbara Reuer, Ph.D., NMT-F, MT-BC,

Board Certified music therapist. Don’t miss this story of hope. $40/person

or $400/table. Sponsors are Modesto Chamber of Commerce members.

Contact Rebekah Martin at (209) 491-0800 or (209) 534-6088.

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Central Sanitary Supply - For over 50 years, Central Sanitary Supply has been proud to be a Modesto company. We stock over 4,000

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48tH AnnuAl D EGG brEAKfAst

Please join us as the world’s oldest egg promotion breakfast celebrates its 48th year on Thursday, October 28, 2010, in the DoubleTree Hotel Grand Ballroom, 1150 9th Street at 7:00 am, Eggsactly.

Enjoy made-to-order omelets prepared by our world-renowned omelet chefs and laugh with featured speaker, comedian Damian Mason - Humor for the Heart of Agriculture. Highlighting the morning will be the presentation of the Good Egg award to an “eggstraordinary” individual whose professional achievements personify outstanding service and dedication. Last year’s recipient was Dr. Mark Bender – Endowed Chair of the CSUS Agricultural Studies Program. Attended by over 300 agriculture leaders and business professionals, this time-honored event also raises scholarship funds for deserving Modesto Junior College agriculture students.

Table sponsorships are available at $350. For your sponsorship you will receive: • Special Recognition and a reserved table of ten (10) with table signage • Your company name in the Program on the day of the event Individual tickets are $22 per person in advance, $25 per person at the door.

Donations to the student scholarship fund are also welcome.

Sponsorship information and tickets are available through any of the following event sponsors: California Poultry Federation, Modesto Chamber of Commerce, Pacific Egg and Poultry Association and the Stanislaus County Farm Bureau. P

Harmon Pest Control, Inc. - With over 20 years of experience

serving the Central Valley, Harmon Pest Control, Inc., understands the importance of a professional job. We offer 24-hour turnaround on our termite reports. We specialize in inspections, treatments and repairs

with certification. We are locally owned and operated; our business is located at 4459 Spyres Way, Suite D in Modesto. We are open 8:00 am

– 5:00 pm, Monday – Friday. Please contact us at (209) 522-1475, or via email at m_harmon1905@yahoo.com.

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o K t o b E r f E s t 2010 s p o n s or s Hip s Date: Friday, October 1, 2010 5:30 pm – 10:30 pm Location John Thurman Field 601 Neece Drive

Get in on this opportunity to have your company represented at the 27th Annual Oktoberfest, one of Modesto’s premier events with 2000+ attendees. With various levels of sponsorship and advertising reaching across the entire valley on local radio stations and widely distributed posters—you will want to sponsor. Call Elizabeth Facanha at (209) 577-5757 today as these sponsorships are selling out.

Tickets are now available at the Modesto Chamber of Commerce office, or at the Valley First Credit Union locations in Modesto, Oakdale, Ceres and Turlock. $25 now; $30 at the gate.

Many thanks to our Corporate Sponsors

The Modesto Chamber of Commerce in partnership with Brandman

University and Solid Networks, Inc. brings you the Social Media Revolution…

Join us to learn:

• What Social Media means and why you should care

• What is out there and how you can implement it today

• How Social Media advertising can supplement traditional advertising

• How you can take advantage of Social Media without it taking up all of your time

This class is an overview of Social Media—it is much easier than you may think, and is critical for your business in the 21st century.

Based on interest we will develop more focused and advanced classes in the near future.

What

rEprEsEntinG businEss bEforE GovErnmEnt rEprEsEntinG businEss bEforE GovErnmEnt

s A v E t HE D At E

2 n D A n n u A l s t AtE of tH E r E G io n l un c H Eo n

When

The Social Media Revolution

September 23, 2010, 9:00 am - 10:00 am

Where Brandman University - 5222 Pirrone Court, Salida Cost

FREE

To RSVP and ensure your place in the class, please contact the Modesto Chamber of Commerce, 577-5757.

The Chamber’s second annual State of the Region event will be held October 21 at the DoubleTree Hotel in Modesto. “We had a terrific reaction to last year’s event and we hope to top it this year with an update on regional

issues we face in this time of economic dislocation,” stated event Chairman George Petrulakis.

The lunch and panel discussion will encourage candid interaction among participants. For example, Supervisor Jeff Grover, Chairman of the Stanislaus County Board of Supervisors, will highlight the challenges he feels our region faces as he prepares to leave elected office. “We are lucky to have Jeff as a

participant,” said Petrulakis. “We expect that he will be thoughtful and direct in his views.”

Sponsorships, table reservations, tickets and more information are

available by contacting Elizabeth Facanha, Special Events Manager, at (209) 577-5757.

What

When

State of the Region Luncheon October 21, 2010

Check in and networking: 11:30 am

Lunch and discussion: Noon to 1:30 pm

Where DoubleTree Hotel, 1150 9th Street

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Curtis Legal Group Damrell, Nelson, Schrimp, Pallios,

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Rehabilitation Hospital External Resources Inc. F & M Bank Galletto Ristorante Georgia-Pacific Gianelli & Associates Gilton Solid Waste Management, Inc. Great Valley Center Grimbleby Coleman CPAs, Inc. Grover Landscape Services, Inc. Harris Moran Seed Company Hi-Tec Sports USA, Inc. I.J. Larsen Pumps, Inc. ITT Technical Institute Infiniti of Modesto Institute of Technology International Paper Company J S West & Company Kaplan College McHenry Medical Group, Inc. Mercer Foods Mocse Credit Union Modesto Commerce Bank Modesto Toyota Mraz, Amerine & Associates Nestle USA Oak Valley Community Bank O’Brien’s Market, Inc. Oldcastle Glass Pacific Gas & Electric Co. Panelized Structures, Inc. Pepsi-Cola Bottling Group Prime Shine Express Rabobank Raley’s Rizo-Lopez Foods Inc. San Joaquin Valley College Seven Up Bottling Corp.

Solecon Industrial Contractors Solid Networks, Inc. Springhill Suites by Marriott Stanislaus Food Products Co. Stanislaus Surgical Hospital Stantec Consulting, Inc. Storer Coachways Sutter Gould Medical Foundation Turlock Irrigation District US Bank Valley Bio Energy, LLC Valley First Credit Union Valley Lexus-BMW-Infiniti Versa Cold Logistics Services W.H. Breshears, Inc. Warden’s Office Products Center Wells Fargo Bank Winton, Ireland, Strom &

Green Insurance Agency Yosemite Meat Co., Inc.

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Gottschalk Music Center

By C.K. Gottschalk

children the opportunity to learn to play a flute or a trumpet or a violin or whatever.

In addition, we offer both private and group lessons on most instruments.

John and Emily Gottschalk moved their family and business from Southern Michigan to Modesto in the summer of 1951. They chose Modesto because (1) a Conn Band Instrument dealership was available there and (2) Professor C.K. & Roberta Mancini, whose reputation was well known in Gottschalk music education circles through the country, was the teacher at Modesto High where eldest son, C.K., would be a freshman. In an ironic twist of fate, 1951 was the year that “Prof,” as he was called, retired. However, Prof continued to conduct the Stanislaus County Band (now known as MoBand) and the Modesto Symphony. So three of John and Emily’s five children benefitted from their experience under Mancini’s baton.

Our New Horizons bands are geared to the older students—those who played in school but haven’t touched the instrument in years or those who always wanted to play but never had the opportunity. The Concert Band meets Monday and Friday mornings at 9:00 a.m. and the Jazz Band meets Friday mornings at 11:00 a.m. These bands perform at a variety of venues, from retirement facilities to the Barkin’ Dog Grill on 11th Street in downtown Modesto. New members are always welcome.

That first year in Modesto Gottschalk Music Center sublet space from the Gilbert Roach Piano Company on J Street. It soon became apparent that they needed more space to accommodate the music classes they were offering. In 1952, they relocated the Music Center to its current 133 Burney Street location. As other units in the Burney Villa became available, the Music Center leased them and now occupies 75% of the building.

Funding school music programs is somewhat cyclical. From time to time school boards are faced with extra tight finances and tough decisions. For school districts locally and throughout the country, this current financial crisis is the most severe in decades. Many districts have been forced to reduce, even curtail their music programs. This is especially challenging to businesses like ours who cater to music education programs in the schools.

Since John was teaching music in the schools, the day-to-day operations of the Music Center fell on the shoulders of Emily. John taught in several schools including Sonora High and was Davis High’s first band director.

When John retired from teaching in the mid-60s, he devoted all of his time to his other passion—aviation—and Emily continued to be Gottschalk Music Center. (John and Emily’s career in aviation is another story.)

In 1990, Emily turned the reins of the Music Center over to her son, C.K., who had been teaching music in the Modesto City Schools system. C.K.’s younger brother, Robert, owns a Music Center in Stockton, and C.K.’s son, John, owns Music Centers in Merced and Clovis. So, anyone in the Central Valley is within an hour’s drive of a Gottschalk Music Center.

The focus of the business continues to be the support of music education and helping students get started on a rewarding adventure that would hopefully continue through high school and the rest of their lives. Many of the youngsters who are getting their first instruments from us today are the grandkids of those who started with us decades ago. By providing student instruments at reasonable rental rates, parents can give their

It is particularly gratifying to all of us at the Music Center to watch youngsters progress from their first lessons through high school and beyond. Of course, only a few will choose a career in some field of music, but we know that all have a greater appreciation of music and musicians and that many will continue to make music— from occasionally ‘noodling’ at home to playing in local groups like MoBand to part-time gigging.

We have expanded our onsite teaching program which is designed to support and supplement school music programs. It has grown to a staff of about 20 full- and parttime teachers. In addition to private lesions on most instruments, we offer ensembles including Ukulele, concert, jazz and Mariachi bands, string classes, guitar classes and rock bands.

Studies have shown that learning to play a musical instrument benefits the student in ways one would not initially realize…higher SAT scores in both verbal and math portions, better reading comprehension ability, better social skills, etc. Hopefully, when the economy recovers and stabilizes, music in the schools will again be offered to all those students who wish to give it a try.

The Modesto business community is always willing to share the story of their business and successes with each other. You can learn so much from listening to other business people. That is an invaluable tool in the Land of Opportunity.

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Come in for a ZYTO COMPASS® assessment.

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Coffee Hour: Umpqua Bank Location: 2525 McHenry Avenue Time: 7:30 am – 8:30 am

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49th Annual Harvest Luncheon Location: Graceada Park, 401 Needham Street Time: 11:45 am – 1:00 pm Tickets: $25.00 General Admission; $10.00 Seniors/Children 12 and under

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Land Use & Transportation Location: Chamber Conference Room Time: 7:30 am – 8:30 am

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Business after Hours: Costco Wholesale Location: 3801 Pelandale Avenue Time: 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm

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Government Relations Council Location: Chamber Conference Room Time: 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

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Free Social Media Revolution Class Location: Brandman University, 5222 Pirrone Court, Salida Time: 9:00 am – 10:00 am

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27th Annual Oktoberfest Location: John Thurman Field, 501 Neece Drive Time: 5:30 pm – 10:30 pm Tickets are $25.00 in advance; $30.00 at the gate

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Coffee Hour: Never Boring Design Associates Location: 1016 14th Street Time: 7:30 am – 8:30 am

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State of the Region Luncheon Location: DoubleTree Hotel – Grand Ballroom, 1150 9th Street Time: 11:30 am – 1:30 pm Many Sponsorships Levels Available – Contact Elizabeth Facanha at (209) 577-5757 for more information about the event

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Business after Hours: Carrollton Mortgage Location: 3400 Tully Road, Suite A Time: 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm

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48th Annual Good Egg Breakfast Location: DoubleTree Hotel, 1150 9th Street Time: 7:00 am “Eggsactly” Table Sponsorships $350.00; Tickets - $22.00 in advance; $25.00 at the door

Where do these doctors send their families for expert care?

Our name says it all.

• Ranked FIRST in the Region for Cardiac Services (Healthgrades, 2010) • The Region’s FIRST Primary Stroke Center • The County’s FIRST and ONLY Level 3 NICU • FIRST in the Region to receive Level 2 Trauma Center Verification from ACS • FIRST in Modesto to offer daVinci Surgical Robot Technology

For a physician referral, call 1.888.284.6641 or visit dmc-modesto.com

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FUNNY, IT DOESN’T LOOK LIKE A DOCTOR’S OFFICE.

Announcing A new wAy to connect witH your doctor. Many of your records such

as recent immunizations, future appointments, and many lab results can all be accessed online. And, these days, that’s just about anywhere. You can even e-mail your child’s doctor. Just another way that we at Kaiser Permanente help you to live well and thrive.

To learn more, go to kp.org/centralvalley.

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