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THRIVE
The Official Newsletter of the Spring-Klein Chamber of Commerce
Connect ~ Community ~ Thrive
Issue Date: January 12, 2010
4714 Louetta Road West, Spring TX 77389 | 281-257-4431 www.springkleinchamber.org
SCHOOL BOARD NEWS/MEETINGS (Support our local school districts) January 12 - Spring ISD Board of Trustees Meeting – Gordon M. Anderson Leadership Center, 16717 Ella Blvd., Houston 6pm: Open to Public Comment 7pm: Closed Session
January 12 – Klein ISD Board of Trustees Meeting – District central office, 7200 Spring-Cypress Road, Klein, TX 77379 6pm: Closed session 7pm: Open to Public Comment Read Jim Cain, KISD Superintendant, to recommend bond revision
Spring-Klein Chamber of Commerce Directory One goal for 2010 is to publish our SKCC business directory. If you have not renewed your membership yet, download your application now. We want your company listed in the directory to further market your business! Thank you for being a part of building something historical in our community.
SKCC Board Elections will be held in July 2010. If you are interested in serving on the chamber board, please submit your interest by e-mail to
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, so that we can provide you with an application. Your name will be included on the ballot of candidates, available at our April luncheon. (If interested in being a member on the nominating committee, please also e-mail
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. This is a great way to serve short term for the Chamber.)
SKCC Ribbon Cutting CeremoniesJoin us at our next ribbon cutting ceremonies. JANUARY 21 – 5:30 PM RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY Trinity Healthcare 6225 FM 2920, Spring, TX 77388 JANUARY 30 – Saturday SKCC RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY Karate Masters – GRAND OPENING! 4712 #4 FM 2920, Spring, TX 77388 RSVP today at www.springkleinchamber.org To schedule your own company’s ribbon cutting, contact Siboney Trevino-Toth at
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. You Are Invited
and
Are Very Much Needed
to judge at a NCFCA Speech & Debate Tournament
Where:
Christ Church Baptist Fellowship 12501 Champion Forest Drive, Houston Click here for map
When:
Jan. 14-16
Register Online:http://ncfcatexasjudges.com/
orEmail/Call Teresa Strack:
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(281)259-3456 Home
(936)689-4415 Cell
NCFCA speech & debate league is helping train our future leaders! In order to provide this learning opportunity we need your help to judge and provide feedback to the students. · Meals, drinks and snacks are provided free for judges throughout the day. · Judges' Orientation sessions are available to familiarize you with the round you will be judging. · Competition begins at 8:00 a.m. each day and concludes at 6-8 p.m. Therefore many time slots are available. You are welcome to come and go as your schedule permits! Further information regarding NCFCA can be found on their website at www.ncfca.org. It would be an honor to have you participate in the 2009-10 season CALENDAR OF EVENTS
JANUARY 12 –SCHOOL BOARD MEETINGS Spring ISD - Gordon M. Anderson Leadership Center, 16717 Ella Blvd., Houston – Public Session at 6pm, Closed Session at 7pmKlein ISD - District central office, 7200 Spring-Cypress Road, Klein, TX 77379 – Closed Session at 6pm, Public Session at 7pm JANUARY 21 –RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONYThursday – 5:30 pmTrinity Healthcare6225 FM 2920, Spring, TX 77388 JANUARY 21 –SKCC CONNECT AFTER FIVE MIXERThursday - 6pm to 8pmThe Wing Café and Daiquris5200 Louetta #100 (near Kuykendahl)RSVP today at www.springkleinchamber.org. JANUARY 26 – Mock Interviews with Students of Carl Wunsche Sr. HighTime: 2:45-5:30pm Description of event: Business partners from the community come in to help us provide two practice interviews for our students. Business partners are given a list of sample questions they may ask, along with their own, and an evaluation sheet for each student assessing how they dressed, presented themselves, answered questions, and how their resume appeared. Contact Lisa Chebret by e-mail to arrange to participate:Lisa Chebret, Professional Tower
Senior Internship Coordinator
Carl Wunsche Sr. High School A Career Academy in SISD
900 Wunsche Loop
Spring, TX 77373
Office: 281.891.7674Fax: 281-891-7651
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JANUARY 30 –SKCC RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONYSaturday Karate Masters – GRAND OPENING!4712 #4 FM 2920, Spring, TX 77388RSVP today at www.springkleinchamber.org FEBRUARY 2 – SKCC MONTHLY LUNCHEON Tuesday – 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.Denny’s Meeting Room6504 FM 2920 at TC JesterSpeaker: Leo Vasquez, Harris County Tax AssessorRSVP today at www.springkleinchamber.org Established in May 2008, the Spring-Klein Chamber of Commerce (SKCC) exists for the primary purpose of strengthening business growth in the community through networking, community involvement and legislative advocacy. We also intend to create a unique identity and brand for the Spring and Klein communities to attract a robust economy and promote a positive quality of life for businesses and residents.
We encourage you to be a part of this rapidly growing organization at the ground floor of this historic movement. To learn more about membership, visit our website at www.springkleinchamber.org where you can download a membership application or please contact Tracy Bhatnagar, SKCC Membership Chair, at
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. SKCC Board Members: Toni Richard (Tomball-Spring-Times), President/Chair; Marchel Peterson (Results Realty), Vice-Chair; Candace Runaas (Runaas Resources PR), Secretary; Tracy Bhatnagar (IBC Bank), Member-At-Large Membership Committee: Tracy Bhatnagar (IBC Bank), Chair; Siboney Trevino-Toth (Aflac), Ribbon Cuttings; Sotheara Bo-Tran (IBC Bank); Robin Favara (First Victoria Bank); Quentin Hollis (The Wing Café & Daiquiris) Important Links: Great Northwest Houston Convention and Visitors Bureau – www.visitnorthwesthouston.com - a non-profit volunteer organization dedicated to the promotion of local attractions, lodges and eateries to hometown and out-of-town tourists. Call 281-357-1182 to learn more. Tomball-Spring Times – www.tomballspringtimes.com – online local publication where you can find news on local schools, government representatives, and other newsworthy people and events. ExploreSpring.com – Visit www.explorespring.com to learn more about events happening in and around Spring, Texas and business marketing opportunities. Official Harris County, Texas website - www.co.harris.tx.us/ Harris County Precinct 4 – Commissioner Jerry Eversole – www.hcp4.net Harris County Precinct 4 Constable’s Office – Constable Ron Hickman - http://www.cd4.hctx.net/ |
