CRISIS ASSISTANCE CENTERA Source of HOPE in Montgomery County™
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Special Feature: Crisis Assistance Center
Nonprofit Highlight: Conroe Art League
Next Generation Leadership: Law Enforcement Session
2016 Go Texan Parade Grand Marshalls, David and BJ Boothe
2016 Leadership Montgomery County Class Enjoys Public Safety Session
FEBRUARY 2016
Conroe Lake Conroe ChamberGet connected Stay connected
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the area businesses. My goals for 2016 are many but I'm realistic enough to recognize we must concentrate on a few items and make certain we accomplish what is truly important to make our Chamber better. With the recent departure of Scott Harper, my immediate goal has become finding a suitable replacement. Our search committee is hard at work and we hope to have the new Chamber President on board by early March!
We also were able to move forward and pursue some of the other goals defined in the Strategic Plan. These goals (below) were approved by the Board and we’ll work hard in pursuing them:
1)Increase Membership Revenue 2)Increase Membership Retention3)Create Three Area Councils for our Service Area to Help with the Voice of Business Initiative 4)Research / Create / Seek Approval / and Implement a 501 (c) 3 Charitable Foundation
One very important goal is to promote the work in the area. To that effect, the Chamber, in a joint venture with the Greater Conroe Economic Development Council, is discussing the possibility to commission a third party study on workforce needs for Montgomery County. Our thinking isthe output of that research would go into a program of work sponsored by the chambers to get the business and educational community together to develop a plan of attack.
Finally, in mid-January, we honored Dr. Don Stockton’s year as chairman of the board. Under his leadership, the Chamber obtained US Chamber of Commerce accreditation which makes us one of only 215 accredited institutions in the nation. Thanks for your never-ending support!
As you can see, we have some great goals and are positioning ourselves to be ahead of the growth that is coming our way, but maintaining the strong relationships we have now.
What a great time to be part of Conroe!
Sincerely,Hector Forestier, City of Willis ManagerChairman of the Board
Once again, allow me to say it is indeed an honor and a privilege to be the Chairman of our Chamber. If I could only use
one word to describe the Conroe/Lake Conroe Chamber of Commerce work year 2015, that world would be “Amazing!!!" So many great things have occurred in past year and will continue to happen in 2016 in “Conroe USA”. We have a great Chamber staff and they are doing an excellent job of running the Chamber and continue providing excellent services to
BOARD OF DIRECTORS A Letter From our Chairman
The Chamber FYI is a publication of the Conroe/Lake Conroe Chamber of Commerce located at 505 W Davis, PO Box 2347, Conroe, TX 77305. Published monthly it is intended as a public service to Chamber members. No part may be reprinted without permission of the Chamber. Ads in the Chamber FYI are not endorsed by the Chamber. The Chamber reserves the right to refuse advertisements. The Chamber FYI is viewable online at www.conroe.org. For more information on advertising in the Chamber FYI please call (936) 756-6644.
Hector Forestier, City of WillisMatt Davis, Conroe Regional Medical Center George Waggoner, First National Bank TexasDione Booker, Gold's Gym ConroeRob Koester, Consolidated CommunicationsGuy Barker, First Financial BankMark Stevens, Gullo Ford Dr. Don Stockton, Conroe Independent School District
Adrienne Batchelor Dione Booker Gina Brown Matt DavisNicole GauthierElizabeth HoseaSinem Mehterian Randie St. Angelo
Hector ForestierJohn HamatiCasey HeathcottCharles Lee Mark Stevens Vic Tarasik Kelly Wortham Brent Wunderlich
Rodney Anderson Guy Barker Natalie O'Leary Denise Godkin Roger Goertz Rob Koester Gary MillesonDr. Don Stockton Clyde Tauriainen
Amanda Anders Denny Buckalew Rick SchisslerCody SpenceChip VanSteenbergGeorge WaggonerVirgil Yoakum
Monica Bomkamp-EniaDon Carpenter, Jr.Honorable Craig DoyalBecky Duncan-RamirezHector Forestier Tim HarkriderFrank R. HolmesJace HoustonRandy JohnsonKathy Turner JonesHonorable Howard KravetzJerry MacDonald Julie MartineauHonorable Webb MelderHonorable Leonard ReedDr. Beau ReesSarah RheaGreg SmithScott SmithDr. Don StocktonPaul VirgadamoFred Welch
Samantha Good Gina MitchellCourtney GalleApril JacksonRebekah PerryMelissa Cuarezma
Chairman of the BoardChairman Elect
TreasurerVice Chair Membership Development
Vice Chair Governmental Affairs/Community DevelopmentVice Chair Special Events
Vice Chair Business Development Immediate Past Chairman
Houston Methodist The Woodlands HospitalGold’s Gym Conroe
That Guy EnterprisesConroe Regional Medical Center
Montgomery County United WayAqua Plumb
Wells Fargo BankBetter Bookkeepers, Inc.
City of WillisLa Torretta Lake Resort and Spa
Edward JonesThe Courier Newspaper
Gullo FordVic’s Precision Automotive
Memorial Hermann The WoodlandsMcKesson
Crescent Moon Wine BarFirst Financial Bank
Corporate IncentivesAmegy Bank
Mr. Rooter PlumbingConsolidated Communications
Generational Equity LLCConroe Independent School District
Easco Air Conditioning, Heat & Electric
Westbound BankBuckalew Chevrolet
Silver Fox AdvisorsAll Star Catering
Montgomery County Emergency Communication DistrictFirst National Bank Texas
Woodforest Development & Grand Central Park
Education for Tomorrow Alliance The Lone Star Convention & Expo Center
Montgomery County Judge Lone Star College-Conroe Center
City of WillisWillis Independent School District
Sam Houston State UniversitySan Jacinto River Authority
Montgomery County Hospital DistrictLone Star Ground Water Conservation District
City of Panorama VillageThe Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavillion
Montgomery County United WayCity of Conroe
City of WillisMontgomery Independent School District
Leadership Montgomery CountyCity of Shenandoah
Lone Star Executive AirportConroe Independent School District
City of ConroeGreater Conroe Economic Development Council
Director of Membership Development Director of Operations and FinanceDirector of Program Development
Director of Community RelationsCommunications AssistantCommunications Assistant
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
THREE YEAR TERM (2016-18)
ONE YEAR TERM (2016)
ONE YEAR APPOINTED TERM (2016)
EX-OFFICIO DIRECTORS
TWO YEAR TERM (2016-17)
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Chamber Chat11 AM Listen online at www.irlonestar.com
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Morning Mingle7:30 - 9 a.m. atCilantro's Mexican Grill12501 Canyon Falls BlvdWillis, TX 77318Paid event. Reservation required.Register online.
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Bizperity Marketing WorkshopAutomated Marketing Tools11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. atThe Chamber505 West Davis StConroe, TX 77301Free event. Lunch provided. Reservation required. Register online.
Business After Hours5 - 7 p.m. atAssistance League of Montgomery County126 N San JacintoConroe, TX 77301Free event.
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Roundtable Informational Meeting11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. atThe Chamber505 West Davis StConroe, TX 77301Informational meeting about Roundtable Education Series.Free event. Lunch provided. Reservation required. Register online.
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Tastefest CommitteeVolunteer for Tastefest! 9:30 a.m. atThe Chamber505 West Davis StConroe, TX 77301All members welcome. Contact Courtney Galle for more information, [email protected] or call 936.538.7111.
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Go Texan Parade1 p.m.Downtown ConroeConroe, TX 77301Want to enter your vehicle/float?Deadline is February 15.
Voice of Business Committee Meeting4 pm atThe Chamber505 West Davis StConroe, TX 77301All members welcome!
Advicoach Lunch and Learn8 Factors to Increase Your Company's Value11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. atThe Chamber505 West Davis StConroe, TX 77301Free event. Lunch provided. Reservation required. Register online.
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Young Business ProfessionalsSpeaker: Dr. Stacey Rodgers11:30 a.m.- 1 p.m. atThe Chamber505 West Davis StConroe, TX 77301Free event. Lunch provided. Reservation required. Register online.
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Explore: Making the Most of Your Membership8:30 - 9:30 a.m. atThe Chamber505 West Davis StConroe, TX 77301Free event. Register online.
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Candidate Forum Membership Luncheon11 a.m. - 1 p.m. atFirst Baptist Church Conroe600 N MainConroe, TX 77301Paid event. Reservation required.Register online.
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All seminars and workshops are offered free of
charge to Chamber Members. Register at www.conroe.org.
this month at theChamber University
We appreciate our Emerald Investors!
Bruce MayPresident and Executive Producer
Bizperity's Marketing Workshop
Automated Marketing Tools
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 1811:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
AdviCoach Lunch and Learn
8 Factors to Increasing Your Company's Value
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 1111:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
John StacyBusiness Coach and Certified Value Builder
Randy Tinsley AwardMargie Taylor - Taylorized PRThe Randy Tinsley award is given each year to the Diplomat of the Year who best represents those characteristics that make a great Diplomat such as team spirit, build-ing relationships, kindness and positivity.
Chairman's Horizon AwardBrent Wunderlich - McKessonThis award is presented in appreciation of the incredible impact Brent has made on our Chamber during his first year of service as a board member. We are a stronger Chamber because of him and his dedication.
Chairman's Key Person AwardDon Spence - All Star Catering Co.This award is presented in appreciation of Don’s dedicated service to the Chamber and to the board of directors. Our Chamber’s success has been directly impacted by his leadership, dedication and tireless service.
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Making a Difference a nonprofit highlight
Conroe Art League is a nonprofit organization of vibrant artists and art lovers. The art league was started in Conroe 53 years ago by seven local artists. There are now 260 members. The league holds monthly general meetings at the Gallery at the Madeley Building, 127 Simonton, Conroe, Texas. Visiting artists, as well as, member artists provide a free art demonstration with 30-50 members and guests attending.
Art education is a top priority for CAL. Six artists are teaching on-going classes in the gallery in many mediums including jewelry making and pottery. Our workshops and classes have increased with many new art education opportunities. There is something for everyone at every level of skill or interest.
Every month artists come together to exhibit a new show. This takes place at the beginning of the month and the “Meet the Artist” receptions are usually the first Saturday evening after the show is open. The receptions always include complimentary wine, appetizers and lots
of friendly artists eager to show off their latest creations. In addition to the Gallery show the art league holds a Spring and Fall competition at the First Baptist Church of Conroe. The winners of these shows go on to compete in the Lone Star Art Guild Convention comprising of 22 other art groups from around Texas.
In addition to being extremely talented and friendly, CAL artists spend a lot of time working at the Galley and on
community outreach programs. CAL is very fortunate to have the use of the Gallery at the Madeley Building on Simonton as a place to display their art work. These energetic volunteers man the gallery 7 to 9 hours a day 5 days a week. It is a beautiful 103 year old building and the New Orleans style court yard is treasured by all who stop by.
CAL has been a volunteer partner to the Woodlands Waterway Art Festival for the past five years and contributes 275 hours. Working with nationally know artists has helped put Conroe Art League and the Gallery on the map.
Other outreach programs include:Art and nutrition program for at risk children, art donations to the Women’s shelter, Salvation Army, the Conroe Symphony, and Hauke Alternative School. CAL host Young Texas Artist reception, MCPAS fundraising event in the gallery, Covenant Christian School Art Show, Montgomery Middle School art show, Chalk Up Conroe and an emerging partnership with CASA Child Advocates to provide art experiences for children served by that organization. Volunteers have been teaching art classes to children in the Gallery every summer for four years. CAL has hosted a Montgomery County High School Senior art student competition and has awarded cash prizes for many years to these amazing young artists.
Upcoming events include:‘2016 Conroe Art League Invitational Show’ Feb. 3-27.224 entries of original fine art came in from all across the United States and 51 were chosen to be displayed in this exhibit. The reception will be Feb 6 at 5pm. March 1 through April 1 will be a themed show based on the play “Dust Bowl Motel” which will be playing at the Crighton Theatre at that time. The reception is Mar 18 at 5pm.
Conroe Art League is a 501(c)3 organization, 100% volunteers and is funded solely by grants, fundraisers and donations. If you or your organization would like to donate and help
“Keep Art Alive in Montgomery County” please contact CAL. The donation of your time as a docent volunteer at the Gallery is always appreciated. Visit www.conroeartleague.com or email Kerry Conkling at [email protected].
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David and BJ Boothe have been appointed as the Grand Marshalls for the 51st Annual Go Texan Parade. The Go Texan Parade, led by Grand Marshalls Boothe takes place Saturday, Feb. 20 at 1 pm. This is sponsored by The Conroe/ Willis/The Woodlands Metro Go Texan Committee of the Houston Livestock Show and
Rodeo ™, as well as, the Conroe/ Lake Conroe Chamber of Commerce.
David Boothe became involved with the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo ™ more than 30 years ago when friends asked him to join the International Committee. Boothe honored that suggestion and went on to serve on several other committees, including Calf Scramble Donors, Rodeo Merchandise, Speakers and Wine.
Booth, a Lifetime Vice President, served as officer in charge of the Agricultural Mechanics, Informational Services, Lamb and Goat Auction and Western Art committees.
“The most enjoyable part about serving as vice president of the Show was having the opportunity to travel to all the different colleges and meeting the scholarship recipients,” Boothe said.
Reflecting on his time as vice president, Boothe said he will always remember the friendships he made and how hard the committee volunteers worked.
“It has been amazing! The relationships that have developed over time between the officers I’ve served with,” Boothe said.
Boothe continues to serve on the International Committee with his wife, BJ, and daughter, DeeAnne Navarre. His son, Greg, is on the Equipment Acquisition Committee
2016 Go Texan Parade Grand Marshalls Announced
and his grandson, Dennis Robbins, is a member of the Agricultural Mechanics Committee. BJ also serves on the Llama, Judging Contest, School Art and Armed Forces Appreciation committees. She was the second Trailblazer award recipient.
Boothe is president of the Landmark Interest Corporation, a Baytown-based construction business and has been in the construction business for more than 40 years.
David and BJ married July 16, 1975. They have four children, 12 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren. They have lived in Baytown, Texas, since 1974.
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Each year Crisis Assistance Center (CAC) serves thousands of county residents whose health and well-being are threatened by unexpected circumstances and need. We recognize these are our neighbors who are facing temporary financial crisis, and we make every effort to provide solid, practical solutions
through rental assistance, utility assistance, food, clothing, and most importantly a compassionate word of HOPE. As a lead agency in providing basic crisis needs assistance in Montgomery County, we have developed a strong collaboration of sister agencies and community partners to coordinate the access and delivery of resources to our clients.
We are very committed to a new program, Hand Up, which captures our vision forward. Clients motivated to make positive changes, and willing to engage in a coordinated, comprehensive plan can achieve their fullest potential. Effective case managers help clients “manage” their situation as part of a process in which both work move the family forward, permanently out of poverty. The cycle can be broken if it is truly and purposefully broken.
Hand Up involves a new level of engagement with faithful community partners to fight against hunger, homelessness, poverty, lack of education or job training, health and wellness. The goals of the program remain firm: •Change the impact CAC is able to have on the lives of low income households in the community•Create networking with other organizations that share a similar vision •Offer comprehensive programs and services•Eliminate barriers to self-sufficiency for our clients
With Hand Up, CAC is positioned to help more families engage in a longer-term, sustainable manner, and to continue as “A Source of HOPE in Times of Crisis.”
While we continue to serve 500-800 clients each month
with basic crisis needs (food, clothing, rental and utility assistance), our vision and bright light we are carrying forward is Hand Up. The Hand Up Initiative partners with eligible clients to achieve self-sufficiency through job training, financial management and comprehensive case management. Our goal is to help clients with a Hand Up in life to sustain a better quality of living long term.
Meet Drew, he has been in the Hands Up program since 2014. He was homeless and had a heart condition that required open heart surgery and he is deaf. He needed safe and affordable housing near the hospital. Drew has trouble communicating so he would easily get passed around from agency to agency and fall through the cracks. After 46 hours of case
management, eight hours of nutrition classes, eight hours of success counseling and five hours at Workforce Solutions he has now completed 80% of his goals. He no longer feels he is being passed around and he has never left CAC discouraged. Thanks to our community partners Woodforest National Bank, Workforce Solutions, Conroe ISD, Entergy, Lone Star College -Conroe Center, United Way and First United Methodist Church Conroe. If you are looking for an opportunity to serve or donate, please consider our cause. We could greatly use your time, talent or treasure to help transform more lives in Montgomery County. Please visit www.cac-mctx.org for more information or contact Heather Moseman directly at [email protected].
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Next Generation Leadership's Law Enforcement Sessionby Candice Dolley
Montgomery County District Attorney Brett Ligon came to talk to the seniors at the Next Generation Leadership meeting on law enforcement. Ligon has served in law enforcement his entire life. He started as an intern with the Brazos County District Attorney's Office, then became a jailer in the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office, County Staff Counsel for the Houston Police Officers' Union and now the D.A. for Montgomery County. He shared that Montgomery County was the seventh fastest growing county in the United States, which means opportunity for many, but new challenges for law enforcement.
District Attorney Ligon shared interesting facts about his work in Montgomery County. First, there are 27 police agencies that work together. All take their inmates to one main jail. While murder rates in the county are low with ten to 15 per year, alcohol
and car crashes are the main cause of preventable teenage deaths. Ligon talked about how poverty, rate of pay, spiritual void, education, opportunity/environment, population, and mental illness can spur crime rates.
Ligon has been helping our county lose the title of Deadliest Roadways in Texas by focusing on driving while intoxicated charges. His office put into effect no refusal weekends in order to help stop DWIs. He also has started the D.A.R.T., which is the District Attorney's Response Team. This dispatches a team of prosecutors and the D.A. Investigators to the scene of homicides and traffic fatalities involving alcohol, drugs, or excessive speed. These are a few of his focus areas to keep Montgomery County residents safe.
After our guest speaker Ligon, Chad Patterson offered a YouthMax training to help us develop our leadership skills.
His lesson had to do with failure. He said people should consider failure as an opportunity. First, everyone fails, so you are not alone. Secondly, if you do fail, do not be afraid to get up and try again. Everyone has
read The Little Engine That Could at least once. It is a good example about how you cannot stop after the first try. Last but not least, you can learn from your failure. Patterson suggested, "Fall toward, not away from your goal." Meaning that if you fall, get up and take another step in the right direction. Failure is a learning opportunity for us to grow.
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The Leadership Montgomery County (LMC) Class of 2016 recently enjoyed a day of learning about public safety in Montgomery County at the LMC Public Safety Session sponsored by the City of Conroe.
The LMC Public Safety Session was planned and directed by Lt. Brady Fitzgerald of the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office.
The session began at The Woodlands Fire Department Central Station with a Fire & EMS Panel that included The Woodlands Fire Department Chief Alan Benson, City of Conroe Fire Department Chief Ken Kreger, Cut and Shoot Chief Josh Montgomery, and Montgomery County Hospital District Director of Emergency Medical Services Jared Cosper. The class then toured The Woodlands Fire Department Central Station before traveling to the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office Training Academy.
Once at the training academy, the class was welcomed by Montgomery County Sheriff Tommy Gage and heard from a Law Enforcement Panel that included Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office Captain Rand Henderson, Conroe Police Chief Philip Dupuis, Montgomery County District Attorney Brett Ligon, Texas Department of Public Safety Lieutenant John Tucker and Montgomery County Precinct 3 Constable Ryan Gable. Following lunch, the class had the opportunity to explore law enforcement vehicles and equipment including specialized vehicles, SWAT vehicles, patrol cars, motorcycles, fire marshal vehicles and more.
The class then heard from a Corrections Panel that included David Moore of Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office Jail Operations, Nikki Hightower of
Community Supervision and Corrections, and Bruce Gusler of Montgomery County Juvenile Probation. The class then toured the Montgomery County Jail, Juvenile Probation and the Montgomery County 911 and Communications Center.
The day ended with the LMC Leadership Series facilitated by Chad Patterson and LMC alumni including Melissa Bochat of Entergy Texas, Steven Earl of Martin, Earl & Stilwell, Darwin Pressley of Edward Jones,
Melissa Rascon of The Rascon CPA Firm, Steve Scott of Houston Business Coach, and James Stilwell of Martin, Earl & Stilwell. Leadership Montgomery County (LMC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, dedicated cultivating the future leaders of
Montgomery County. The mission of LMC is to prepare emerging and existing leaders to understand local issues, grow their leadership skills and connect with others to better serve Montgomery County.
The Conroe/Lake Conroe Chamber of Commerce, The Woodlands Area Chamber of Commerce, the Greater Magnolia Chamber of Commerce, the Community Chamber of East Montgomery County, the Montgomery County Hispanic Chamber, and the Magnolia Parkway Chamber of Commerce are all partner Chambers in the LMC program. Participants are chosen by application process in June of each year.
For more information about Leadership Montgomery County, please visit LMCTX.org.
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Young Business Professionals
We are excited to see you at this month's Next Level Speaker Series. Join us February 4 and meet
Dr. Stacey Rodgers of Rodgers Stein Chiropractic Center here at
The Chamber, 505 West Davis St., Conroe, TX 77301.
Registration is required and can be completed at www.conroe.org. Event is free and for Chamber Members ages 21-39.
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Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Montgomery County completed a three-month pet food drive on Dec. 31, resulting in more than 1 TON (2,300 pounds) of food donated to the Montgomery County Animal Shelter.
Mr. Rooter Plumbing began hosting a promotion to their customers on Oct. 1, 2015, in which the technicians would offer a $50 discount off services in exchange for one bag or six cans of dog or cat food. President Roger Goertz and Executive Vice President Natalie Saikowski-Goertz, were inspired by their rescued boxer named Jiggles “Jiggs” to begin this promotion. Although Jiggs crossed the Rainbow Bridge last June, her legacy will continue to live on.
“Mr. Rooter Plumbing began hosting the bi-annual food drive Spring 2014 because we want to help raise awareness in our community for our local animal shelters and animal rescue in general. In addition, our objective is to assist our local animal shelters with their food shortage due to the high resident
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capacity. This is the fourth food drive we have hosted and are honored to be able to provide such a significant impact on the shelters,” stated Natalie Saikowski-Goertz, executive vice president of Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Montgomery County.
The total collection after four food drives has yielded approximately seven tons of dog and cat food donations (one ton = 2,000 pounds). The most recent drive collected 545 cans and 129 bags of dog food as well as 292 cans and 42 bags of cat food. Saikowski-Goertz, who has been active in animal rescue for 14 years,
says she hopes to increase awareness in our community that the shelter is an excellent source for adoption.
“Our local shelters have an abundance of animals and people are typically able to find the breed they are seeking. Jiggs and our current boxer, Gretta, both lived a portion of their lives in a shelter, so I would encourage others to find their next family pet there,” stated Saikowski-Goertz.
The collected dog and cat food was delivered to the Montgomery County Animal Shelter on Sunday, Jan. 10.
“We coordinate this food drive twice a year because the shelter always has a need and we intend to do our part to help fill the demand. Jiggs lived life full of purpose and passion, so we plan to continue to honor her legacy.”
For more information or to donate dog or cat food, contact Natalie Saikowski-Goertz of Mr. Rooter Plumbing at 281-364-7077 or visit your local animal shelter. To view pictures from our food delivery, visit our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/.
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DECEMBER'S DIPLOMATS OF THE MONTH
Margie TaylorTaylorized [email protected](936) 828-6881www.TaylorizedPR.com
Caroline MasonWhitestone Printing151 Indian Creek Dr.Conroe, TX [email protected](713) 253-2242www.whitestoneprinting.com
Thank you!
Join us this month, Thursday, February 18 from 5 - 7 PM at
Assistance League of Montgomery County
126 N San JacintoConroe, TX 77301
Thank you to Spectrum Catering,
Concessions & Eventsfor hosting January's
Business After Hours!
Buckalew Chevrolet, L.P. Member since 1964
Community ImpactMember since 2015
Conroe Professional Firefighters Association Member since 2014
Entergy Texas, Inc.Member since 1934
Sooner Container, Inc.Member since 2012
Streater-Smith Honda NissanMember since 1984
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AllSTAR Properties Member Since 1993
Bayside Printing Co. Inc. Member Since 2011
C & S Archery Member Since 2010
Central Park Condominiums Member Since 2012
Colonial National Mortgage Member Since 2002
Conroe Foot Specialists Member Since 1990
Conroe Shooting Center & Gun Emporium Member Since 2001
Haarmeyer Electric Member Since 1998
Juice Plus+ James Smith Member Since 2015
Kevin Kneisley Attorney-At-Law Member Since 1987
Madera Estates Weddings & Events Member Since 2011
Margarita & Peppers Mexican Grill & Bar Member Since 2004
Meador Staffing Services-Woodlands Member Since 2001
M-Fab & Machine Member Since 1991
Schneringer Chiropractic Member Since 2007
Southern Star Insurance Agency, Inc. Member Since 1999
Steele, Page & Madeley, P.C. Member Since 1991
Texas - IBI Group Member Since 2015
Village Pharmacy Member Since 1988
Visual Embellishments Member Since 2013
W. L. Wuest, M. D., P. A. Member Since 1988
Whataburger, LP Member Since 2009
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RenewalsAble Glass Company Member since 2005
Conroe Welding Supply, Inc. Member since 1974
HBI OFFICE SOLUTIONS, INC. Member since 2009
Lake Conroe Home & Garden Show produced by RJC Productions, LLC Member since 2013
Vernon's Kuntry B-B-Q Member Since 1999
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New MembersAqua Plumb, Inc.Marshall Hosea - PresidentPO Box 781 Willis, TX 77378(281) 889-8668Contractors/General ContractingCaroline Mason
Avanti Senior LivingJoy Wilson - Community Relations Director120 Vision Park Blvd Shenandoah, TX 77384(281) 907-9553Health Care
Bullock Center for Aesthetics, PLLCMarsi Ravkind - RN/Spa Manager18001 Hwy 105 West Suite 208Montgomery, TX 77356(936)448-1772Health & Wellness
Dominion Pool GroupDebbie Pendley - V.P.21000 Eva St Montgomery, TX 77356(936) 597-7946Pools/Spas Sales, Service & SuppliesCaroline Mason
Stripes Convenience Store Conroe FM 3083Piper Scott - Public Relations2325 N FM 3083 E Conroe, TX 77303(361) 693-3766Convenience Stores/Truck Stop
The Montgomery County Leap MagazineWard and Marilyn Berwick - Owner28 Silver Creek Conroe, TX 77301(281) 653-4243Publications
Watercraft Plus LLCEric Burg - Owner13924 Highway 105 West Conroe, TX 77304(936) 588-5343Boat Supply/Service/Rental/Lifts
Yollick Law FirmEric YollickPost Office Box 7571 The Woodlands, Texas 77387(281) 363-3591Attorney-At-Law
BUSINESS SHAREHOLDER
Banking On Kids US Member Since 2014
Conroe Post OfficeMember Since 2010
First Presbyterian Church Member Since 2007
First United Methodist Church - Conroe Member Since 2004
Greater Conroe Arts Alliance Member Since 2014
Montgomery County Women's Center Member Since 1996
Montgomery County Young Republicans Member Since 2015
Texas State Representative Will Metcalf Member Since 2014
The Salvation Army Corp Community Center Member Since 1988
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Camillo's Fine Jewelry Member Since 2014
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Bobby Cantrell Member Since 1975
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Labtopia, Inc Member since 2014
Sam's Club # 6421 Member Since 1992
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Grand Central ParkShannon League - Marketing DirectorConroe, TX 77301(936) 447-2800Real Estate Developers/InvestorsReal Estate/CommercialRetail
MarineMaxJack Lewis - General Manager17720 Highway 105 West Montgomery, TX 77356(936) 228-4165Boat Supply/Service/Rental/LiftsRecreational Vehicle Sales/ServiceRetail
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