PORT CALL GREATER STOCKTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Vol. 55 No. 6
www.stocktonchamber.org
OCTOBER 2009
2009 Agricultural Hall of Fame Honoring individuals who have improved the agricultural industry throughout the years
Stockton Thunder
Season Begins
For a region that is weathering in an economic storm,
Stockton has its bolt of light
‘Green’ Administration
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CONTENTS Leadership Stockton
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President’s Column
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CEO Column
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Events
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Programs
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New Members
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Ribbon Cuttings
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Cover Story
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Visitors Bureau
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News Briefs
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Calendar
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Photo by: Arturo Vera Photography/Tidewater Gallery
On the Cover
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Hall of Fame
Stockton 17 Thunder Opening Season of the
Don’t Miss! Monthly Networking Mixer November 5th, 5 PM - 7 PM Lodi Memorial Hospital - Trinity Building 10200 Trinity Parkway, Stockton, 95219
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CHAMBER DIRECTORS Phil Acosta, Delights Waterfront Eatery Blaine Bibb, ServiceMaster Melvin Boles, ATM R US Judith Buethe, Judith Buethe Communications Steven Crabtree, Herum Crabtree Dan Durst, Durst Contract Interiors Bill Harr, Hormel Foods Corporation George Kaplanis, Hilton Stockton Kenneth Levy, Wells Fargo Advisors Terry Lightfoot, Kaiser Permanente Mike Long, Bekins/ Pacific Storage Co. Brian Martucci, Berberian European Motors Knute Momberg, Momberg Consulting Fred Walkover, Comcast CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Douglass W. Wilhoit, Jr.
209.547.2766
PROGRAM & PUBLIC POLICY DIRECTOR/ BEA Frank Ferral 209.547.2763
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“Building Excellence”
SPECIAL EVENTS DIRECTOR Heidi Altamirano
209.547.2764
OPERATIONS/FINANCE DIRECTOR Sandy Dwyer
209.547.2770
VISITORS BUREAU DIRECTOR Wes Rhea
209.547.2770
VISITORS BUREAU/ GROUP SALES Monica Slingerman
209.547.2770
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Michelle Flores
209.547.2770
MEMBERSHIP SALES CONSULTANT Teri Manley
209.337.2723
SCAP COORDINATOR/ ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Mikki Gilbert 209.337.2730 SPECIAL EVENTS/ LEADERSHIP STOCKTON COORD. Timm Quinn 209.547.2960 ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT FINANCE DEPARTMENT Lia Her 209.547.2770 RECEPTIONIST/ CUSTOMER SERVICE Alyssa McConnell 209.547.2770
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Leadership Stockton by: Timm Quinn
The Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce is proud to present the 2009-2010 Leadership Stockton Class
Jerald Alejandre San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Department Joseph Dietrich V F.J. Dietrich & Co. David Diskin Applied Office Darren Gessell San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Department Jose Gomez City of Stockton – Operation Peacekeepers Christopher Haro Robert Half Technology Alicia Kirton-Loung St. Joseph’s Medical Center Marco Mendoza San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Department Annette Mondavi San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Department Xochitl Paderes State of California Dept of Fish and Game Chris Rose County of San Joaquin - County Administrator’s Office Bret Smith Humphreys College Alumni Association Mike Tener Neumiller & Beardslee Natalie Weber Herum Crabtree
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Grace Yee Kaiser Permanente The Class embarked on their 11-month journey into community leadership on August 12th. Participants meet monthly to explore issues facing the greater Stockton community, and participate in a community service project. For more information on Leadership Stockton, contact Timm Quinn at 547-2960 or visit www.leadershipstockton.com.
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Mike Long - Director of Marketing
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From Your President... by: Rick Goucher
Building located at 6 South El Dorado Street is currently going through a major renovation. In Shape City recently inked a long term lease to move its downtown health club to the building along with 14,000 square feet of office
As I sit at my desk and ponder over the good
space bringing new jobs to downtown. Earlier
things happening in Stockton I would like
this year the San Joaquin County Employees
to congratulate San Joaquin County on the
Retirement Association moved from the 7th
completion of their new Administration
floor to a completely remodeled space on the 4th
Building in Downtown Stockton. This six
floor. In total Hanover Real Estate Partners plan
story nearly 250,000 square foot building is an
to invest more than $6,000,000 of private money
amazing addition to the skyline downtown and
into this tired building bringing it up to Class ‘A’
will house many of the Counties downtown
status. Earlier this month the Greater Stockton
employees under one roof. This project along
Chamber of Commerce renewed its lease for five
with the cities purchase of the 245,000 square
more years at the Waterfront Warehouse.
feet Washington Mutual Building last year will help keep jobs in the downtown core for years
These three buildings along with the proposed
to come.
new Courthouse will create a strong downtown core running from Hunter’s Square to California
Keeping on the downtown topic I can tell you on
Street which in turn will help the many small
good authority that the former Pacific State Bank
businesses located along the way.
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From Your CEO...
I hope you all enjoyed our first issue of the new and improved Port O Call and those of
by: Doug Wilhoit
you who have contacted our board members, staff or myself to say how much they like the new format, I thank you. I also again want to thank all of our staff that helped; Never Boring
Delta breeze that truly defines our climate here
Design for the hard work of putting this first
as opposed to farther down the hot valley. Later
of many great issues together, Graphics West
this evening it is predicted to cool down to 61
for a wonderful printing job and our long
degrees and it will still be in the high 80’s farther
time partner, Stockton Mailing and Printing
down the valley (Fresno/Bakersfield). I make
for getting the inaugural issue to you in a very
that point because I think many of us do not
timely manner.
appreciate this is one, of the many wonderful things, about our home, Stockton, that make it a
Hopefully you saw how great the ads all looked
great place to live in spite of some of the ongoing
and I thank all of you who advertised your
human made problems.
business and hope many more of you will take advantage of using Port O Call to make contact
It is so exciting to seeing the construction on
with fellow members and non members alike
the Marina winding down and I look forward to
(remember our circulation is now at 5,000). I
the opening so boaters from both the local area
also invite non members to join the Chamber for
and beyond can come downtown and enjoy the
as one of our motto’s state “there is strength in
revitalization. Just a preview of what is to come,
our numbers” and your Chamber is continually
today as I write this article, a nice new cabin
fighting for you and we need to keep growing as
cruiser pulled up to the guest docks outside
more challenges are thrown at us by Sacramento
my office (yes, the docks are not open yet) and
and Washington D.C.
I watched the crew tie up, get out of the boat, come through the gate, walk into the Waterfront
Summer is winding down although, as I write
Warehouse and then a short time later they came
this column, it is 99 degrees, but with a gentle
out loaded with sandwiches and
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Events Profile:
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by: Heidi Altamirano
ATHENA Awards Join us for the presentation of the ATHENA Award and the ATHENA Young Professional Leadership Award at a luncheon on Thursday, November 19, 11:30am, at Stockton Golf & Country Club. The ATHENA Award is presented to one who has attained and personified the highest level of professional excellence in their business or profession, has devoted time and energy to our community in a meaningful way, and most especially, has opened doors of leadership opportunity for women. Last year’s recipient was Mary Bava, previously the Senior Consultant to Assemblymember Cathleen Galgiani. Mary exemplifies not only excellence in her profession, but also demonstrates support of the goals of professional women, and provides unselfish assistance on their behalf. The ATHENA Young Ad Name: Becks - Different Item #: PCK20089460 Job/Order #:609292-208871
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and always sells out. For additional information or to purchase tickets, call Heidi Altamirano at 547-2764.
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2009 Agricultural Hall of Fame If you appreciate the valuable contributions growers have made to our county, join other Ag supporters at our Agricultural Hall of Fame Banquet on Thursday, October 22, at the Robert J. Cabral Ag Center, 2101 E. Earhart Avenue, Stockton, CA 95206. We’ll be honoring those individuals who have put countless hours and much love of the land into improving the agricultural industry throughout the years. The evening begins with a no-host social hour at 6:00pm, dinner at 7:00pm, followed by a program lauding the outstanding material and emotional investments made by our exceptional award recipients. This year’s recipients are Paul F. Burkner, agricultural equipment, William “Mick” Canevari, farm advisor, Bradford & Randall Lange, vineyard farmers, Les Schmid, custom harvesting, and our posthumous honoree Angelo Marchini, multi crop farmer. All those previously recognized in the Agricultural Hall of Fame have their photographs and biographies on display in new touch screen kiosks at the San Joaquin Historical Society & Museum in Micke Grove Park and Robert J. Cabral Ag Center. We look forward to you joining us at this celebratory event! Tickets are $35 each, advanced reservations required. For tickets, Sponsorship Opportunities and further information, please call 547-2960.
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Green Team San Joaquin Sponsors: SCAP The SCAP dimension allows San Joaquin County employers to take on non-paid apprentices for part or full time positions. Please log on to www.scapworks.com to see how your business can take advantage of SCAP or call the Chamber at 547-2770. The Green Team San Joaquin’s Green Sustainable Business Program is up and running. If you would like to have a complimentary environmental assessment of your business, please email Frank Ferral at fferral@stocktonchamber.org to arrange a REACON (Recycling Energy Air Conservation) visit.
Buy Local, Buy Green Sponsors: The next Outback Scholarship Luncheon is scheduled for Wednesday, October 14, 2009 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Come out and enjoy a great lunch and support our graduating High School Seniors. For sign-up, please call Lia Her at the Chamber for further information at 547-2770.
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Become an investor in the Green Team San Joaquin programs and receive great benefits and exposure while helping the Chamber help business and the environment in San Joaquin County. For more information, contact Frank Ferral at fferral@stocktonchamber.org.
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For more information on becoming a new member, please contact
New Members
Teri Manley at 209.337.2723 or email tmanley@stocktonchamber.org. Please allow up to 90 days for your listing to show.
Delicatessen, Catering & Restaurants Bagel Express 231 E. Weber Ave Stockton, CA
209.466.3000
Backflow Prevention AAA Backflow Prevention Services & Kitchen
Best Western Inn & Suites Lathrop
4949 Nadotti Rd Stockton, CA
15688 S. Harlan Rd Lathrop, CA
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DeVinci’s Delicatessen & Catering 7925 Thornton Rd Stockton, CA
Eviction Services
209.474.1156
Alliance Evictions & Recovery Brookside Café 3499 Brookside Rd, Ste A Stockton, CA
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Contractors & Construction Gateway Framing
209.986.8838
Fund Raising Public Relation Consultant
Child Care Services & Hospitals Creative Child Care
Hotel
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Grider Electric 2250 Stewart St #12 Stockton, CA
209.931.4580
American Association of University Women
4719 Quall Lakes Dr, Ste G237 Stockton, CA
209.941.9100
PO Box 690663 Stockton, CA
209.477.3709 www.aauwstockton.org
Food Products & Services
Creekside Care Center 9107 N. Davis Rd Stockton, CA
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209.478.6488
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August ‘09
Molly Argus
Gloria Blaine Basket Caravan Gourmet Gifts
Mary Laughlin Big Brothers Big Sisters
Annie Randazzo
Angel’s Caring Helpers
Blair Hake
Allied Waste
Ameriprise Financial
Diana & Robert Hopper A Place Called Home
Rebekah Martin Pacifica Senior Living Modesto
Jeannie Compton
Bob & Jane Brause
Camlu Assisted Living
Sunflower Presents
Bob Hurst
Ella Holman
Educational Psychology
Patti Gulick & Vince Rosato New Image Sign Co.
Omega Funding
Katharine Edens
Homestyles
3499 Brookside Rd. Ste. A Stockton, CA 95219 209.951.9100
1117 Waterloo Rd. Stockton, CA 95205 209.462.9922
Bruce Wert
St. Joseph’s EAP
Linda Stockton
ACN Telecommunications
Richard McDonald
Entravision Radio
Ernest Strolte
Class One Safety
Kamie Long
Toyota Town
Fred Walkover
Mainstay Staffing
Comcast, Board Member
Sonya Morgan External Resources
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Brookside Café
University of the Pacific CRP/ Eden’s Events
Diane Reyes
Janice Herechski
Pak Mail
Carol Clemons
Liaison of the month - Sonya Morgan, External Resources Welcome Squad of the month - Estee Sodaro, Aerotek
Children’s Museum of Stockton
ABC Wallace Funeral Home Service
402 W. Weber Ave. Stockton, CA 95203 209.465.4386
445 N. American St. Stockton, CA 95202 209.466.6993
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More than nine years in the making, the sleek
speak to the county’s traditional values. “They
new San Joaquin County Administration Build-
mimic some of the buildings we see in other
ing at Weber and San Joaquin streets officially
locations, especially in Stockton. But then on the
opened August 31. Both traditional and futuris-
corner you get this explosion on the west of what
tic, the 250,000 square foot structure will house
I call excitement and innovation.”
14 county departments to create a “one-stopshop” experience.
Reminiscent of structures found in Denver, San Diego or Atlanta, Ornellas says, “It’s not some-
Not only does the striking, six-story building of-
thing some residents would expect for a county
fer convenience and operational savings, it’s also
building, which makes it controversial yet note-
slated to receive a Leadership in Environmental
worthy and exciting – something that will be
and Energy Design (LEED) Gold certification
talked about in all different fashions, positively
from the U.S. Green Building Council (www.us-
and negatively.”
gbc.org). LEED-certified buildings are designed to lower operating costs, reduce waste, conserve
Director of Facilities Management Gabe Karam
water and energy, be safer for occupants, reduce
says the building turned out “exactly the way we
greenhouse gas emissions and more.
wanted: a place where citizens of San Joaquin County could come to one location and do their
Stunning Design
business at the treasury, tax collector, assessor’s
From its light-drenched lobby, with its grand
and records offices.” In the past, he says, people
staircase and sprawling granite floor represent-
would go to the assessor’s office in one building,
ing abstract San Joaquin County landscapes, to
then travel three or four blocks to pay taxes or
the soaring glass atrium expressing the openness
get a marriage license. “Now all 14 different de-
of government, the unique design elicits a “wow”
partments will be consolidated in one location.”
response from virtually all who enter.
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“It’s a beautiful landmark for the county and the
Karam says the green building and LEED Gold
community of Stockton,” says Chairman of San
certification are fantastic accomplishments for
Joaquin County Board of Supervisors Leroy Or-
the county. Although the initial costs for a green
nellas. He notes that the north and west facades
building are higher than for traditional struc-
Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce
Photo by: Arturo Vera Photography/Tidewater Gallery
‘Green’ Administration
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Building puts 14 services under one energy-efficient roof by: Heidi Howell
tures, the energy-efficient equipment and solar
• Rooftop solar power system saves about $1,000
power system, among other things, will pay for
per month in electricity
themselves in just a few years. He says the eco-
Other system lifetime environmental benefits of solar power generation for this building include:
friendly building is “good for the environment, healthy for the employees and will save money on utilities for many, many years to come.”
Greenhouse gas reduction (CO2): 7,355,040 lbs. in 30 years
San Joaquin County Administration Building Anticipated Departments 44 North San Joaquin Street Assessor/Recorder/County Clerk - 2nd floor Auditor/Controller 5th floor
Green Features of the Building Include:
Equivalent to planting: 16,716 trees
Car miles not driven: 9,026,640
Barrels of oil not consumed: 10,030
• Recycled construction materials, including paint, steel and furnishings where appropriate • High-performance roofing and low-emissivity glass • Energy demand at least 25 percent below
Equal Employment Opportunity - 3rd floor
Smog emission eliminated: 18,388 lbs.
and lighting • HVAC filtration that removes fine particulates and improves air quality
County Administrator 6th floor Capital Projects - 5th floor
California requirements • Schedule-oriented environmental temperature
Board of Supervisors/Clerk of the Board - 6th floor
County Counsel - 6th floor
The $109 million building also earned PG&E’s 2009 Green award for energy efficiency and the
• Low-emission interior materials and finishes
company presented the County with an incentive
• Bike racks and showers/lockers to encourage
check for $222,251.
Facilities Management 5th floor Human Resources - 3rd floor Information Systems 4th floor
alternate transportation • Drought-tolerant landscaping and
In addition to its remarkable energy efficiency, the
water-efficient irrigation systems
building also features diverse and eclectic artistry.
• Space planning and modular furniture to
Labor Relations - 3rd floor Purchasing and Support Services - 5th floor
maximize natural daylight, promote air circulation
...the eco-friendly building is “good for the environment, healthy for the employees and will save money on utilities for many, many years to come.” - Gabe Karam
Registrar of Voters 3rd floor Treasurer/Tax CollectorRevenue and Recovery 1st floor
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Photo by: Arturo Vera Photography/Tidewater Gallery
Fine art on display
painting by Gregory Kondos and a water feature by Scott
The city of Stockton has a policy that all buildings being
Runion, Laddie Flock and Jeff Gamboni. Well-placed artwork
erected downtown must allocate 2 percent of their
adds a finishing touch to the stately structure.
construction budgets to artwork. Administration building officials selected award-winning artists whose works depict
Building Development
natural and man-made landmarks, as well as Central Valley
Planning, which began in 2000, included preplanning,
and California landscapes.
feasibility and financial studies, location searches, building size estimates and more. Design by Fentress Architects started
“While you’re visiting for personal or county business, the art
in January 2007, construction by Hensel Phelps Construction
allows you to immerse yourself in pieces that you may not
Co. commenced in August 2007, with interior woodwork by
normally have the opportunity to see,” Ornellas says. These
Union Planing Mill. The project was completed in June 2009.
include a glass sculpture by Dale Chihuly, geometric elevator
This month, the building should have 540 occupants, with
door artwork by Steve Pereira, a metal art sculpture by Frank
more moving in as their office leases expire.
Cameron, oils by Ray Roberts, pastels by Gil Dellinger, a
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Conference & Visitors Bureau by: Wes Rhea
Thunder Surviving Amidst the Economy
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For a region that is weathering an economic storm, Stockton has its ray of light. Ironically enough, it’s a flash of Thunder. A wildly popular attraction in the San Joaquin Valley, the Stockton Thunder
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heads into its landmark Fifth Anniversary Season carrying the
in the 2009 Stockton Activities Guide. The guide is the official
torch as the league leaders in attendance for four consecutive
publication of the Stockton Conference & Visitors Bureau, a
seasons. With crowds averaging more than 6,000 fans per game,
division of the Chamber, and over 25,000 copies will be printed in
hockey fever has certainly spread across Stockton.
January 2010. Retail, restaurants, lodging properties, attractions and guest services are a must to be seen in this guide. Promoted as
“Hockey fans in Northern California have to be given a lot of
the regions #1 activities guide, the Stockton Activities Guide also
credit for commitment and dedication to Thunder hockey,” said
includes the Resource Directory, the “yellow pages” for new and
Dan Chapman, Thunder president. “Our fans have shown that
current residents and visitors too.
there is a healthy appetite for hockey in what has been called non-traditional hockey market.”
All members can participate either within the pages of the guide, or in the resource business directory. All advertisers are also
Nobody is invincible to the wrath of an economic downturn,
included in the online digital version of the guide, with websites
as evident last year by the folding of the ECHL’s Fresno Falcons
hyperlinked at no additional cost.
and Augusta Lynx in the middle of the hockey season. Even at the major league level across the world of sports, teams like the
For advertising information, call Tony at San Joaquin Magazine at
Oakland Athletics have turned in crowds not much larger than a
833-9989. For general 2010 Stockton Activities Guide questions,
sellout at Stockton Arena. Yet, the Thunder has stayed healthy by
please call Wes at 337-2721.
keeping costs down for the fan. Just $9 gets a fan in the building ($7 for kids), and nearly the same amount provides a full meal at one of many arena concession stands. Returning is head coach Matt Thomas and a handful of players from last year’s team that advanced where no Thunder team had gone before – the second round of the Kelly Cup Playoffs. During its four season tenure in Stockton, four Thunder players have reached the NHL, providing a legitimate breeding ground for the future hockey stars of tomorrow. Tickets for all Thunder home games, which begin Friday, Oct. 23 against the Ontario Reign at 7:30 p.m. can be purchased by calling the Thunder at (209) 373-1500.
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News Briefs
Submission Guidelines: News Briefs must be submitted before the 8th of each month to schamber@stocktonchamber.org. Please put “PORT O CALL” in the subject line. Submissions must be no longer than 50 words total and should include contact information. News Briefs will be included on a space available basis and may be edited for content.
The Stockton Opera Guild’s first event of the season, “The Curtain
by Gary Waters Management Consulting at the CSU-Stanislaus
Goes Up”, will honor Peter Jaffe, Thursday, November 5, 5-6:30pm at
Stockton campus. Additional information and registration on line
Stockton Golf & Country Club, 3800 Country Club Blvd. Appetizers,
at www.garywaters.net. On site training available.
California Wines, Live Music, Celebration! The San Joaquin Film Society’s 1st California Documentary Sexual Harassment Prevention for Supervisors, presented by
Festival, the Valley’s first international focus on nonfiction cinema,
the Safety Council at 6004 N. El Dorado St, 9am-11am, Friday,
will feature 15 new and celebrated films. October 2-4, 2009 at Empire
October 30. Council members’ discount price: $45, Private classes
Theatre and Atherton Auditorium. Opening Night Film: “William
available, call 209-472-7233.
Kunstler: Disturbing the Universe” All Details www.caldocfest.org.
The Stockton Women’s Network luncheon meeting featuring
Nominate your favorite Stockton PeaceBuilder by October 31.
Elinor Stutz, is October 7, 11:30-1:15pm at Elkhorn Golf Club,
Who is a PeaceBuilder? They are a person with a track record of
1055 Elkhorn Drive. Members $20, Guests $30. Visit www.stock-
dedication who works for peace in the neighborhood, community
tonwomensnetwork.org for more information.
or the world. They stand up for justice without violence and teach by word and example how to live peaceably and kindly. Call
Sexual Harassment and Workplace Violence Training, presented
Madiam at 209-939-9025 for more information.
www.stocktonchamber.org www.visitstockton.org
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CEO’s Column Cont’d from pg. 6 other goodies from Delight’s Waterfront Eatery (great food by the
you check them out please call our office for reservations (often
way). They got back on the cruiser and left to enjoy their meal on
sold out early so do not wait) for these great events; one honoring
the Delta. A sign of the future! Please, for your safety, do not do
those who contribute so much to our community by their hard
this until the City announces the official opening, but it was fun to
work and dedication in the rich fields of San Joaquin County to
see a small part of a big thing coming for our great community.
put food on our tables and tables around the state, country and world and the other honoring women in our community who
Also a big thank you for all that made the Trade Show Mixer
have demonstrated excellence in their professional and personal
at the Civic Auditorium a huge success. It was another way of
lives. Both of these groups are an inspiration to us all! Please join
networking and showing Chamber members doing business with
us in honoring and thanking them.
Chamber members is a big help to each and the community. On Thursday September 10th I, along with my fellow board On September 16th the annual Industrial Technology Barbecue
members (2009-10 President General C.P. Riddle), met for our
was held at the new and great Hilton and it was a great evening.
first meeting of the festival year and plans are well on the way for
Over 350 people celebrated the success of the honorees and I want
the 25th Anniversary of the Asparagus Festival (Best Food Fest in
to congratulate all of them, thank the staff of the Hilton, all our
the West) which does so much for the charities in our area. Watch
sponsors, the committee and our staff for a job well done.
for more exciting news on the upcoming 25th Anniversary of this great community event.
There are two upcoming events , the Ag Hall of Fame Dinner October 22nd, at the new Robert J. Cabral Ag Center and the
Also I hope that on September 11, 2009 you took time to
ATHENA Award Luncheon on November 19th at the Stockton
remember and pray for all the victims and families of the cowardly
Golf & Country Club. Information is on our website and once
terrorist attack of 9-11-2001. Yes, I used the word, “terrorist”. They are what they are and they are still out there so God bless and protect America! Please go, often, to our websites, www.stocktonchamber.org and
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Manufacturers Industrial Distribution Roundtable (MIDR) - 7:30 AM @ TBA
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Chamber Executive Committee - 7 AM @ SGCC
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San Joaquin Ag Hall of Fame Dinner - 6 PM @ Robert J. Cabral Ag Center
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