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2010 Officers

Patty RochaChair of the Board

Preferred Outlets at Tulare

Marie PintoChair Elect

Tulare Adult School

Mat SozinhoVice Chair of Finance

Sozinho Realty

Lance MorrisImmediate Past Chair

Adair & Evans

Daniel EnriquezVice Chair of Membership

Hazels Kitchen

Matt WeaverVice Chair of

Governmental AffairsEly Auto Parts

2010 BoardMarc Limas

TF Tire & Service

Marisa SimoesThree Sisters Farmstead Cheese

John Thomas

Bank of the Sierra

Terry BrazilTulare Historical Museum

Brian MartinhoMartinho Construction

Leanne SandlinMario Simoes Family Dairy

Sue Ann HillmanTulare City School District

Gary GermaineLand OLakes

Art ClarkKohler & Clark Screw

Products, Inc.

Geoff HindsTulare County Fair

Hector RamosHampton Inn & Suites

Traci MyersEx-Officio, City of Tulare

Dennis MederosLegal Council, Horswill,

Mederos, & Soares

Professional Staff

Joyce RauenOffice Manager Bette PenceInformation C oordinator

Nona WatsonPresident/CEO

Kary Mancebo-IngramMembership Program Coordinator

Injury/Illness Summary (Form 300 A) Must Be Posted Starting February 1

Is my company required to post the Form 300Abeginning February 1?

A free Log 300 wizard is available at www.calbizcentral.com to help a business determinewhether it is subject to recordkeeping require-ments.

If your company had 10 or fewer employeesat all times during the last calendar year, your

company does not need to keep Cal/OSHAinjury and illness records.

This exemption also applies if your com-panys Standard Industrial Classification (SIC)code is included in Table 1 of Article 2 of theregulations adopted by Californias Division of

Labor Statistics and Research and enforced byCal/OSHA.

Employers are responsible for providing asafe and healthful workplace for their employees.The role of the federal Occupational Safety andHealth Administration (OSHA) is to assure thesafety and health of U.S. workers by setting andenforcing standards; providing training, outreach

and education; establishing partnerships; andencouraging continual improvement in work-place safety and health.

OSHA or the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statisticsmay ask you to participate in a random survey toprovide records as detailed in the provisions ofSection 14300.41 or Section 14300.42.

Form 300, 300AThe Form 300 is used to record, or log all

injuries and illnesses, except those that have beendetermined to be first aid only. Typically, theForm 300 is not posted because there may beemployee privacy issues involved.

As an employer, you are not to include theemployees name for specific injuries or illnesseslisted in Section 14300.29(b)(7), such as needlesticks, HIV infection, hepatitis, sexual assault andothers. In addition, an employee suffering froman injury or illness not listed as a privacy issuemay request that his/her name not be entered onthe log.

When the 2010 Census form arrives for yourhousehold next month, you may wonder whythe U.S. Census Bureau counts the number of

people in our nation every decade. The answersmay surprise you.

First and foremost, the Constitution of theUnited States mandates a counting of everyperson living in all 50 states, the District ofColumbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. IslandAreas. This includes people of all ages, racesand ethnic groups whether a citizen or non-citizen. The purpose of the census is primarilyto reapportion the seats in the U.S. House ofRepresentatives based on population. Censusdata are also used to draw state legislativedistricts. In addition, census data are used todetermine the locations for schools, housing,child-care and senior centers, shopping centers,businesses, roads, bridges and much more.

Another important application of the dataincludes distribution of more than $430 billionin federal funds every year for the next ten years.

That means an accurate count of our populationcan result in significant improvements in thequality of life in our community. According to

our local Census Bureau Partnership Specialist,Dolores Gallegos, every person counted is worth$1,400 per year. If a person is missed, they wontbe counted again for ten years. That means thatour community will miss out on $14,000 overthe next decade. For every 100 people that arenot counted, we lose $1.4 million over the nextten years.

Census forms will be mailed in mid March.Completing the form is easy, important, safe andeveryone counts. This census form is one of theshortest in U.S. history. It has only ten ques-tions and should take less than ten minutes tocomplete.

By law, all census data is completely confiden-

tial. The Census Bureau cannot share respon-dents answers with anyone, including otherfederal agencies and law enforcement entities for72 years. However, you can request a certificate

of past census to use as verifi-cation of your age, residenceor kinship. This information

could help you apply for apension, establish citizenshipor obtain an inheritance.

In May, census takers will begin visitinghouseholds that do not return their questionnaireby mail. The Bureau will add over a milliontemporary workers to complete the 2010 Census.Local census officials have informed me they arestill recruiting workers in our area. If you arelooking for a job, call 559-802-4470.

The 1990 Census indicated the City ofTulares population was 33,249. In 2000, it was43,994. The most recent estimate is 58,506.What will the actual tally be when the resultsof the 2010 Census are delivered in December?Will it be an accurate number?

Achieving a complete and accurate 2010Census is in our hands. I encourage everyoneto make the census part of their civic duty. It isgood for you and good for our community.

Mayors Corner By Craig Vejvoda

Craig Vejvoda

March 4th Mixer at EvolutionsPlaza, 5:30-7pm

March 16th Ribbon Cuttingat Employment Connection,5pm

March 27th Spring Fest, BrewFest, 1:30-6pm, Tulare CountyFairgrounds, $25 per person

March 30th Media & PublicRelations Luncheon at Best

Western Town & CountryLodge, 11:30 am, $15 per

person

the updateis the official monthly

publication of theTulare Chamber of Commerce

220 E. Tulare Ave.P.O. Box 1435

Tulare, CA 93275-1435

email: info@tularechamber.org

eb: .tularechamber.org

Editor: Kary Mancebo-Ingram

For advertising information call:Colleen Ferreira (559) 735-3227

the update is published in partnershipith the Tulare Advance-Register

Labor Law Corner

Independent Contractor Withholding:Frequently Asked QuestionsWhat is independent contractorwithholding?

Companies, public agencies, and non-profitsmust subtract 3 percent off the top of all pay-ments they make to independent contractorsfor California services rendered and remit the 3percent to the Franchise Tax Board.

Why isnt it like employeewithholding?

Employee withholding is handled throughan employers payroll process. Independentcontractor withholding affects payments owed tooutside service providers for services rendered.

What payments would be affected?

Almost all payments to service providers who

receive a Form 1099-MISC. Payments to cor-porations arent affected, unless for medical andhealth care or attorneys fees.

Who are independent contractors?Independent contractors are a host of self-

employed individuals and businesses, rangingfrom small businesses and entrepreneurs to largefirms. Examples include: builders, real estateagents, computer programmers, accountants,automotive mechanics, attorneys, medical doc-tors, and engineers.

When do independent contractorspay taxes?

They pay their taxes throughout the year

through quarterly estimated tax payments. If

they dont and underpay, they are subject to pen-alties. Because of recent budget agreements, inde-pendent contractors must pay 70 percent of theirtaxes by June of each year for the next two years.

Why are independent contractor taxburdens greater than employees?

Independent contractors are not on anyonespayroll. They are self-employed and may haveemployees of their own. Independent contrac-tors are businesses and are taxed as businesses.They pay more kinds of taxes than employees,such as self-employment taxes and local businesstaxes. They must also pay taxes not only on apersonal level, but also on business income, pur-chases and property.

Custom Cars, Festive Atmosphere, Food, LiveEntertainment - All this at Cars on K

The Tulare Chamber of Commerces 23rd annual Cars on K is set for Saturday, April 3, 10 am to 4 pm indowntown Tulare. Approximately 250 classic and custom cars, trucks and motorcycles are expected to be on display.With music, raffle prizes, food and a new beer garden area, there is something for everyone at this popular annual event.

Downtown Tulare provides an atmosphere that gives participants, vendors and sponsors plenty of space to show offtheir wares and to interact with the crowd. Additionally, spectators at this years show will have an opportunity to winsome great prizes and participate in our annual reverse drawing. Reverse drawing tickets will be on sale the day of the

event for $25 each.Everyone attending will have the opportunity to view amazing cars, sample great food and enjoy music andbeverages in our new beer garden area. Bring your family to this free event on April 3rd and enjoy a wonderfulafternoon in downtown Tulare.

Travel to the Azores with the Tulare Chamber ofCommerce - July 19-30, 2010

The first orientation meeting for this excitingtrip to the Azores was held on February 18th atPreferred Outlets of Tulare. Potential travelers

were given a day by day schedule of activitiesand experts were on hand to answer all questionspertaining to the trip.

The Azores vacation includes Lisboa,

Terceira, Faial, Pico, S. Jorge and S. Miguel.Price also includes 4 star hotels, air tickets andtaxes, all accommodations, meals and activities,

transfers from hotels to airports and 24 hourassistance.

The price for this adventure is $3,428per person, double occupancy, $4,940.00

single room.

A $500.00 non-refundable deposit for thetrip is due to the chamber office by May 1st,

2010. For more information or if you requirea deposit and information form, please call thechamber office at 686-1547.

We look forward to traveling with you!

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Coldwell Banker Choboian Real Estaterecently held their annual awards luncheon onJanuary 20th, honoring thetop agents for 2009.

In considering econom-ics and the market, we had agreat year in closings. Withan average of 23 agents inour office last year we opened

over 500 units. We are sopleased to honor our agentsat our Annual Awards andSales Rally, said WayneButterfield, Sales Manager.

Earning ColdwellBanker Choboian RealEstates Top Agent in GrossCommissions designationwas Melani Oliveira.

Earning Coldwell BankerChoboian Real Estates TopListing Agentdesignationwas Julie Beltran.

Earning Coldwell BankerChoboian Real Estates Top

Agent in Closed Units wasMelani Oliveira.

Also honored was LindaYoungsma as the recipient ofthe Stan Staley MemorialAwardfor her upbeat atti-tude, positive outlook andencouragement to her fellowagents. TheWells FargoAffiliate Awardwas pre-sented to Lorri Silva for themost referrals.

Coldwell BankerChoboian Real Estate alsorecognized and thankedthe following individuals for their dedication

and years of service to the company: 15 Yearsof Service was awarded to Wayne Butterfield,Everett Ford, Linda Youngsma and Darin Kong.10 Years of Service was awarded to Midge

Collins and 5 Years of Service wasawarded to Maria Chavez, MariaRodelo and Steve Blain.

Coldwell Banker ChoboianReal Estate, located at 155 NorthK Street, Tulare,Ca. 93274, canbe reached at 559-686-8591 or visit

our website at www.cbchoboian.com.

Coldwell BankerChoboian RealEstate has beenserving the TulareCounty area forover 50 years. Since1906, the ColdwellBanker organizationhas been a premierprovider of full-ser-vice real estate.

One of the greatest challenges facing the

City of Tulare and its leaders is the promotion ofTulare as a great place to do business. This yearsLeadership Tulare team recently attended a semi-nar on economic development to learn aboutthe community activities related to helping busi-nesses prosper in the City of Tulare. The localorganizations responsible for facilitating the eco-nomic activities in Tulare include, The EconomicDevelopment Corporation (EDC), The City ofTulare, the Tulare County Workforce InvestmentBoard (TCWIB), The World Ag Expo, and TheCentral California Small Business DevelopmentCenter (SBDC).

The Economic Development Corporationsmission is to be the leader of economic develop-ment by attracting, supporting, and retaining

business and industry for the communities ofTulare County. Through various strategies, theEDC is able to attract new businesses to thearea. The EDC works closely with the City ofTulare to assist new businesses who are lookingto relocate by finding potential locations anddemonstrating the economic incentives of mov-ing to Tulare, such as tax incentives, work forceavailability, and favorable location of Tulare withhighway and rail access.

The Tulare County Workforce Investment

Board provides business resources and servicesfor local job seekers and employers. TCWIB isthe sponsor for the Tulare County EmploymentConnection. The Employment Connectionoffers free services to job seekers such as careercounseling, resume building, job searches,and training programs. For employers, theEmployment Connection can pre-screen employ-ment applicants and provide temporary officespace to support start up businesses.

Perhaps the most economically beneficialspecial event in Tulare is the annual World AgExpo held at the International Agri Center.Tulare County is the largest dairy county in theUnited States and the second largest agriculturecounty, which supports this event being held inTulare. The World Ag Expo is the largest annualevent of this type in the world. This years eventhad 1,600 exhibitors and vendors. Revenues tosurrounding businesses are projected to exceed$358 million during the three day event. Thetotal economic impact of the World Ag Expois estimated to be $1.2 billion within the geo-graphic area covering Fresno to Bakersfield, andthe Sierras to the coast.

The

CentralCaliforniaSBDCis a nonprofitorganiza-tion thatprovidesfreeone on one business counseling, training andtechnical assistance. Areas of consulting includestarting a new business, creating a business plan,obtaining financing, business structure, marketresearch and demographics, assistance with gov-ernment requirements, technology, and humanresources.

Finally, the EDC presented our group witha Tulare business prospect case study in whichwe were to develop a plan to bring the new busi-ness to Tulare. The class was divided into threeteams and each team made a presentation to apanel of staff from the Tulare County EDC. TheLeadership Tulare participants left the day sessionwith a greater appreciation and understanding ofwhat our local economic development agenciesdo for the City of Tulare.

page 2 March 2010 tulare chamber the updatePROVIDING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Members RenewChamber Investment

Thank you to the folloing

businesses and individuals ho

reneed their membership during

Agrifab, Inc.

Anchor Lighting, Inc.

Anchor PlazaSkip Barwick Realty

Cain Financial Group, Inc.

California Cartridge

Double D Towing

Drive In Liquor Mart

Educational Employees Credit Union

EMD Networking Services Inc

Manuel & Dollie Faria

Harris Construction

Janet Heath

Lampe Dodge Chrysler Jeep of TulareLesley & Associates

Madrids Team Realty

Nike Factory Store

Jay R. Perko, DDS, Inc.

Premier Real Estate-Cara Dierkes-RayRealtor

Ruan Transport Corporation

Gary E. M. Smith, OD, Inc

Tachi Palace Hotel & Casino

T-N-T Quick Lube, Wash & Smog

Trophy Shoppe

Visalia Rawhide

Zoom Imaging Solutions, Inc.

Leadership Tulare: Bringing Businessto Tulare By: David Rocha & Greg Smith

Welcome Aboard New Members

Congratulations and thank you to

the ne members that invested in the

Chamber this month.

Greg SmithDavid Rocha

The Importance of Resistance TrainingBy: Andy Salazar

Andy Salazar

Are you leaving out a key element to reachyour weight loss and fitness goals? Many peopleleave out resistance training in their fitnessroutines. I am going to discuss several reasonswhy everyone should train with resistance, anddebunk several myths associated with liftingweights. Resistance training is exercising to

increase your muscular strength andmuscular endurance by lifting weightsrepetitively with free weights, weightmachines, or bands.

There are many reasons whyeveryone should incorporate resis-

tance training into their fitnessroutine. Here is a short list of thepositives to weight training. It helpsto improve your physique, makesyou physically stronger, and improvesyour posture. Along with the visualeffects of weight training, here is a listof additional benefits:

Lowers your blood pressure

Increases your metabolism

Increases your bone density

Helps with your balance

Improves body fat

Decreases your risk of injury

Helps your body work more efficiently

After all of the benefits I listed for resistancetraining, you may wonder why more peopledont use it in their fitness plans or to loseweight. There are many myths and mysteriessurrounding resistance training that hold peopleback from incorporating it into their daily exer-cise plan. I am going to review several of themyths and debunk them for you.

Myth #1: (Women) I will get bigand bulky.

Truth #1: A major factor in massive musclegrowth is testosterone. Naturally women do nothave as much testosterone as men to producebulky muscles.

Myth #2: I dont want to buildmuscle because if I stop it will turnto fat.

Truth #2: Muscleand fat are two differ-ent types of tissue, somuscle cannot turnto fat.

Others reasonsthat people do not doresistance training arebecause they do notknow how, they areafraid of getting injured, or they are intimidated.These are all valid fears; whenever you are think-ing about incorporating resistance training into

your routine, seek out the help of a fitness pro-fessional. Remember the benefits of resistancetraining are worth the long walk from the cardioequipment into unfamiliar territory at the gym.

For more information about resistance train-ing or putting together a routine, contact AndySalazar Owner of Empower Fitness TrainingTulare/Visalia (559)685-9907 or visit our web-site www.empowerfitnesstraining.com and signup for a complimentary training session andfitness analyses.

Coldwell Banker ChoboianAnnounces 2009 Award Winners

Melani Oliveira

Julie Beltran

Linda Youngsma

Lorri Silva

Everett Ford

Wayne Butterfield

Darin Kong

Maria Chavez

Steve Blain

Midge Collins

Maria Rodelo

Bravo Farms Restaurant andCheese Shoppe

RestaurantJonathan Van Ryn

1691 RetherfordTulare, Ca. 93274(559) 329-8197

www.bravofarms.com

DillynsRestaurantValerie Nahial

210 E. Tulare Ave.Tulare, Ca 93274(559) 686-7258

Empower-Fitness TrainingPersonal Trainer

Andy Salazar220 East Tulare Ave.Tulare, Ca. 93274(559) 280-5487

www.empowerfitnesstraining.com

Ritchie Bros. AuctioneersAuctioneers

Jeremy Martella16140 Hwy. 99

Tipton, Ca 93272(559) 752-3343

www.rbauction.com

Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger visited the WorldAg Expo and walked right by the Tulare Chamber ofCommerces booth. Our CEO, Nona Watson, got closeenough to take this great picture!

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tulare chamber the update March 2010 page 3ADVOCATING FOR BUSINESS

Member NewsThe Tulare County Cabrillo Civic Club

#12 just attended the Cabrillo State Conventionduring the weekend of January 15-17. Duringthis convention the awards are given to the clubsin various categories and we - Tulare - did verygood. Here is the list of awards that we received

and a picture of the chairpersons and our localand State President.

All Around Club .. 1st PlaceScholarship .......... 1st PlaceMembership ........ 2nd PlaceCivic Affairs ......... 2nd PlaceAll Sports ............. 2nd PlacePublicity .............. 2nd Place

We are all very proud of these awards becauseof all the work and dedication by the members of

ulare County Cabrillo Civic Club #12.

Don Gilles, Presidentand CEO ofValley BusinessBankannounced today thatMary T. Hill has joined thebank as a Vice President andBusiness Banking Officer.

Hill began her bankingcareer in 1975 and has spentthe last 35 years workingin the cities of Tulare and

isalia. She will be working out of the VisaliaBusiness Banking Center. Marys track record

as a banking professional, together with herextensive local community involvement, bringsan added level of experience and expertise tothe bank. I am certain that Mary will furtherstrengthen our team of professional businessbankers, said Gilles. Hill was named Womanof the Year by the Gannet Foundation in 1999,Woman of the Year by the Visalia Chamberof Commerce in 2000, and was the first womanin Tulare County to receive the Good ScoutAward in 2005. Mary has resided in Visaliawith her husband, Don since 1973. ValleyBusiness Bank recently relocated its main officeto 701 Main Street in Visalia. They will celebratetheir 14th year of operations in April of thisyear. Valley Business Bank has branch officesin Visalia, Fresno, Woodlake, and Tipton, and

ulare.

Valley Business Bank, a full-service com-mercial banking institution can be found on theinternet at www.valleybusinessbank.net

On January 21st at an annual awards cer-emony put on by the Business Journal in Fresno,Tulare based Blain Homes was honored asone of the Top 10 Finalist for the 21st AnnualCalifornia Family Business Award. Co-Ownerand Chairman of the Board, Ron Blain acceptedthe award on behalf of the company.

This award is sponsored by Fresno StateUniversitys Institute for Family Business, a partof the Craig School of Business, in conjunction

with the Business Journal.

Blain Homes also received a Certificate ofSpecial Congressional Recognition during theevening, from congressman Devin Nunes, inrecognition of their outstanding and invaluableservice to the community.

For more than 50 years, and now well in theirthird generation, Blain Homes has based its fam-ily business on a system of values and strategicmoves. Our business has evolved in many wayssince sites inception 50 years ago, said AllanBlain, President and CEO of Blain Homes.Today we are much more sophisticated, auto-mated and efficient. Also, the quality of our

work, although in the upper end of constructionpractices all along, continues to improve and setBlain Homes apart from much of their competi-tion in the marketplace.

The familys core values have been with thecompany all along through every generation,even as Blain Homes changed hands.

Allan said those values include holding

things such as professionalism, fairness, integrity,teamwork and positive attitudes in high regards.He went on to say that the companys belief inproductivity, accuracy and follow-through areintegral to achieving excellence.

Cabrillo Civic Clubs of Californiais nowaccepting scholarship applications from highschool seniors who are:

1. Portuguese descent

2. U.S. Citizen or permanent resident

3. 3.50 GPA or higher

Applications can be picked up at all TulareCounty High School Counseling offices oronline @ www.cabrillocivicclubs.org, deadline isMarch 15th 2010.

For more information contact: Dulcie Nunes@ (559) 688-8070

Steve McFadden, Vice-president and GeneralManager ofCentury 21 Jordan-Link &Company, today announced Richard Bird, PattyDecker, Cynthia Kennemer and Matt Thompsonsuccessfully completed a year long series of pro-fessional classes to achieve their designation asGraduate, Realtor Institute (GRI).

The classes, provided by the Tulare CountyAssociation of Realtors, are aimed at increasing

the professionalism of a ll agents in Visalia, Tulareand surrounding communities. The coveted GRIdesignation is held by less than 8-percent of theRealtors in the United States.

We are proud of the hard work and dedica-tion of these real estate agents, said Bill Jordan,President/CEO of Century 21 Jordan-Link &Company. Richard, Patty, Cynthia and Mattstudied long and hard to achieve this advanceddesignation. They are role models for all ouragents in Visalia and Tulare.

Century 21 Jordan-Link is Tulare and KingsCountys largest real estate fi rm with 120 agents.The firm was founded 33 years ago in 1976 by

Jordan.

Debbie Warkentin, alicensed loan agent withTulare County MortgageServices, was recently recog-nized for closing the highestnumber of loans for themonth of January. Debbiehas been with the MortgageCompany for four years, andis highly regarded by man-agement, her clients and associates.

Tulare County Mortgage Services has servedour local area since 1986 and is headquarteredin Tulare at 144 South L Street, the companyis locally owned and operated. Debbie can bereached at 300-7552.

Steve McFadden, Vice-president and GeneralManager ofCentury 21 Jordan-Link &Company, today announced Veteran Visalia bro-ker associate Sam Sciacca had the highest numberof new sales for the month of January. TonyKeller had the highest dollar volume new sales.

According to McFadden, Mike Bishop earnedthe highest dollar volume in new listings andDavid Childress had the most new listings forthe first month of the year. Others named in thePresidents Gold Council were Lino Pimentel,Tammy Johnson, Jessicia Figallo, Randy Wood,Peggy Wilson, Cynthia Kennemer, MattThompson and Hank Moore.

Century 21 Jordan-Link is Tulare and KingsCountys largest real estate fi rm with 130 agents

with offices in Visalia and Tulare. The firm wasfounded 33 years ago in 1976 by President/CEOBill Jordan.

Quality Inn inTulare has won theGold Award fromChoice Hotels. Thismeans the TulareQuality Inn is in theTop 10% of ChoiceHotels in the nation.

With about 800 hotelsunder the Choice Hotel name, this is quitethe honor! Tulares Quality Inn is located at1010 East Prosperity and their phone number is686-3432.

Bill Jordan, President/CEO ofCentury 21 Jordan-Link & Company, todayannounced veteran TulareCounty real estate executive

Jeremy Garcia has joinedthe firm. Garcia, who isthe current president of theTulare County Associationof Realtors, will lead a newTechnology division of Jordan-Link and providecareer planning and goal setting to the firms120 agents in Visalia and Tulare. According to

Jordan, one of Garcias key responsibilities will beto outline career advancement opportunities at

Jordan-Link to experienced real estate agents inthe Central Valley.

We are pleased to have a person of Jeremysexperience, professionalism and detailedknowledge of todays real estate technology

join Century 21 Jordan-Link & Company,said Jordan. His commitment to our Realtorassociation, his involvement in the California

Association of Realtors and his background ofexecutive positions in local real estate establishhim as a leader in our industry.

Century 21 Jordan-Link is Tulare and KingsCountys largest real estate firm with 120 agentsand offices in Visalia and Tulare. The firm wasfounded 33 years ago in 1976 by President/CEOBill Jordan.

Steve McFadden, vice-President and GeneralManager, is celebrating his 25th year with

Jordan-Link in 2010.

Soroptimist International Tulare, club officersfor this year are Betty Morehead, President; JuliaLew, Vice-President; Julie Fernandez, RecordingSecretary; Michelle Nunley, CorrespondingSecretary; Janice Minyard, Treasurer; KarenSmith & Linda Martin, delegates, and direc-tors: Sue Ann Hillman, Maria Pimentel, VivianHamilton and Francene Hill.

The club recently installed Drive Carefully-Protect Our Children street signs near all ofTulare City Schools elementary campuses. This

was a renewal of a previous service project whenthe city had many fewer school sites. A $1,000donation was also made to the Tulare Emergency

Aid for the holiday season. These projects andothers are in keeping with the Soroptimist orga-nizations mission to improve the lives of womenand children in local communities and through-out the world.

SI Tulare meetsevery 1st and3rd Wednesday,11:50 am in theEvolutions PlazaConference Room,1425 E. Prosperity.Membership isopen to business and professional women. Guestlunch is $10. Contact information: situlare@soroptimist.net

To celebrate the Grand Opening of La QuintaInn & Suites in Tulare, two specials are beingoffered.

The specialrate for our singlequeen starts at $79 and includestwo drinks atCool HandLukes. The special rate for our Room & DinnerPackage, single occupancy, starts at $89, includesdinner at Cool Hand Lukes. Call for doubleoccupancy rates.

La Quinta Inn & Suites is located at 1500

Cherry Court. For more information, please call685-8900.

The Tulare Chamber of Commerce is happy to welcomeEcono Lodge as a new member. Econo Lodge has beenin business for more than 30 years but was recentlypurchased by Neil Raghu. It isconveniently located on MooneyBoulevard near a variety ofrestaurants, lounges, and shop-

ping malls. Sequoia NationalPark is only 45 minutes from thishotel. While staying at Econo Lodge, guests enjoy con-tinental breakfasts, coffee, HBO, and local calls, all free!Business travelers will appreciate the free USA Todayweekday newspapers, wireless Internet, and access tocopy and fax services. All 50 guest rooms have free wire-less high-speed Internet, refrigerators, hair dryers, and cof-fee makers. There is also a sparkling outdoor pool. EconoLodge offers comfortable guest rooms and a professional,thoughtful staff that takes great pride in anticipating and ful-filling all your travel needs. Econo Lodge is located at 1400South Mooney Boulevard in Visalia. For more information,

please call 733-7520.

New Member - Econo Lodge

The Tulare Chamber of Commerce is happy to welcome Kenneth E. Bailey PaintingContractors as a new member. Well established, Ken Bailey has been licensed withthe State of Californias Contractors Board since 1986, serving California for morethan 24 years, painting commercial and residential exteriors and interiors. Working inconjunction with Kelly Moore Paint, Bailey Painting specializes in exterior restoration,weatherproofing, and completely sealing your home from all elements, with experi-ence in applying Elastomeric Coating and 1245 KM premium paint finishes. BaileyPainting offers a ten-year written warranty from Kelly Moore, where each step of the

painting process is signed off by their Kelly Moore representative. A standard BaileyPainting job includes:

Thorough pressure wash of your home including gutters, downspouts, and all adja-cent walks

Detect and remove loose paint

Reinforce all loose boards withscrews/nails

Repair dry rot

Seal all joints and cracks withPremium Elastomeric Caulking(waterproof)

Prime all bare surfaces Apply two thick coats with the finish of your choice

Stucco and rough woods will be sprayed and back-rolled by hand

Smooth finishes will be hand brushed or sprayed to perfection

All wood doors refinished

Thorough clean-up

Bailey Paintings services are available anywhere in California, whether its your com-mercial building in Tulare or your home in Pismo. For more information, please call

(530) 257-9610 or cell (530) 310-0848.

New Member - Kenneth E. BaileyPainting Contractors

Mary T. Hill

Debbie Warkentin

Jeremy Garcia

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MarchCalendarMarchCalendar The Chamber is always pleased to help our members celebrate new

beginnings with ribbon cutting and grand opening ceremonies.

Loves Travel Stops & Country Stores cel-ebrated the grand opening of their new Tularelocation with a ribbon cutting. Founded by TomLove in 1964, Loves now has over 200 loca-tions in more than 30 states. Loves continuesto be family-owned and operated. As youfuel-up at Loves, you can get a sandwich fromSubway or a cheeseburger from McDonalds,

which are conveniently located inside theirstore. Loves is located at 2700 SouthBlackstone Street. For more information, call686-1400 or visit www.loves.com.

Empower Fitness Training celebrated joiningthe Chamber with a ribbon cutting. Ownedand operated by Tulare Western grad, AndySalazar, Empower Fitness Training offerspersonal training in a semi-private studio.Services include small group personal training,nutritional analyses, and body fat measure-ments, in an environment that is friendly, fun,

and inspiring. To get started, contact Andy atEmpower Fitness, 685-9907.

Thank You Bravo Farms Restaurant &Cheese Shoppe For Hosting Mixer

Thank you to Bravo FarmsRestaurant & CheeseShoppe for hosting our

January mixer. More than100 guests enjoyed deliciousfood, drinks, and live music,provided by The Belmoresof San Luis Obispo. Doorprizes included gift certifi-cates to Huckleberrys, CoolHand Lukes, and a $100 giftcard to the Preferred Outletsat Tulare. Bravo Farms islocated at 1691 Retherfordand is open every day from10am-10pm.

4 Princesses and Pirates at theLibrary!5 to 7 p.m. at the Tulare Public Library, 113 North FSt. A Wish Your Heart Makes group members willdon costumes and tell stories of princesses and pirates.Event will include refreshments, dancing, balloons andface painting. Information: 685-2341

7 Tulare Youth Services Bureaus 35thannual Max Choboian Road RaceAt the International Agri-Center grounds, 4450 South

Laspina. Details: Contact 686-9772 ext. 201.8 Tulare Chamber of CommerceGovernmental Affairs Committeemeets 12 noon at Apple Annies in Tulare. Information:686-1547

9 Tulare Chamber of Commerce Ambas-sadorsmeets at 12 noon at various locations. For location andinformation call; 686-1547.

9 Tuesday TalksNoon at the Evolutions Plaza Conference Room, 1425East Prosperity Ave. Dr. Joseph Ruda, an ophthalmolo-gist, will share information on preventing eye diseaseand help participants assist their risk factors. Admis-sion: Free. Lunch reservations are encouraged; TRMCEducation Dept. 688-0821.

9 Blood DriveTulare Community Blood Drive sponsored by TulareRotary. Tulare Community Senior Citizens Center, 201North F Street, Tulare, 3 to 7 p.m. Donors will receivea variety of discounts from Valley businesses. Informa-tion: Ken Dodson, 358-1331 or Darla Silvera, 288-6319.

12 Tulare Rotary Clubs 14th AnnualAll-You-Can-Eat Crab Feed6 p.m. at the Heritage Complex, 4500 So. LaspinaSt., Tulare. Event will feature a live auction with funvacation destinations, a large silent auction including asports memorabilia table and lots more! Tickets are nowavailable for $50 per person. For additional informationor sponsorship opportunities or tickets, contact ScottDaley at 358-7453. Proceeds will benet local Rotarycharities and organizations.

17 Tulare Chamber of CommerceBoard meeting. Chamber ofce, 220 East Tulare Ave. 4p.m. Information: 686-1547

18 Bereavement Support Group7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Tulare Regional Medical Center,Allied Services Building, 869 North Cherry St. Free.Open to adults who have experienced the death of aloved one. For information call 685-3404

20 6th Annual Spring Car Show 10 a.m. atSundale School, Prosperity Avenue and Lovers Lane.Registration will be from 8 to 9:30 a.m. Entry fee: $20for cars registered no later than March 17 and $25 theday of the event. Plenty of food and activities for Kids.Admission is free to the public. Sponsored by theSundale Dads Club. Information: Tony at 688-3872 orJason at 805-0429.

27 Household Hazardous Waste & EWaste Disposal9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Tulare County Fire Station, 2082Foster Drive. Paint, oil, antifreeze, fertilizer, pesticide,batteries, herbicides, aerosol cans and e-waste accepted.Information: 733-6441

27 7th Annual Concert and Dessert6 p.m. at Tulare First Baptist Church, on the corner ofCherry Street & Cross Avenue. Featuring the CaliforniaMelody Boys and their Southern Gospel music andspecial guests The Beene Family. Other guests includeSons of the Shepherd and Solid Ground. Admission isfree and a free-will offering will be taken. Information686-0004

28 Spring Fest, Brew Fest1:30 to 6 p.m. at the Tulare County Fairgrounds, 215Martin Luther King Jr. Ave., Tulare. A LeadershipTulare fundraiser, the event will feature 35 to 50different beers available for sampling and several localrestaurants will provide tastes from their menus. Liveentertainment by the band August. Tickets: $25 each.Tickets available at the Tulare Chamber Ofce, 220 EastTulare Ave. and the Tulare County Fairgrounds Ofce.Information: Bridgette Chwalek, 688-5263 , LynetteHolguin, 684-4234, or Aaron Miller, 901-4491

Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers celebrated the Grand Opening

of their location in Tipton with a Chamber ribbon cutting.

Ritchie Bros. is the worlds largest auctioneer. Founded

in 1958, RB has 110 locations worldwide and 40 auction

sites. Pictured left to right are: Peter Blake, CEO; Jeremy

Martella, Area Manager Central CA; Supervisor Pete Vander

Poel; Steve Simpson, Senior VP USA West; and Mike

Johnston, Divisional Manager USA Central West. RB con-

ducts hundreds of unreserved public auctions every year,

selling a broad range of used and unused equipment for the

construction, transportation, agriculture, material handling,

mining, forestry, petroleum, and marine industries. For more

information, please call 752-3343 or visit their website www.

rbauction.com.

Ambassadorof the Month

Debbie Gullord of Service Master by Benevento wasnamed the Ambassador of the Month for January.Debbie regularly attends ambassador meetings andis always a smiling face at ribbon cuttings. Shewelcomes new Chamber members and thanks thosewho are renewing. Debbie is a great ambassador.To learn more about the Ambassador Program,please call 686-1547.