January/February 2020
Renewing Members
-3
January Luncheon
-3
Tech Talk
-7
Apple Bites
-8
Member Spotlight
Apple Valley Legacy Museum Page 10
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How to Motivate
EMPLOYEE SUCCESS! Page 4
Calendar Staff
Janice Moore President/CEO Joy Adkins Membership Services Representative
Committees
Ambassadors • Executive Government Relations
Executive Committee Chairman Carol Thomas-Keefer Vice Chairman Terry Saenz Past Chairman Bob Tinsley
Members of the Board Chris Ackerman Jessica Borzilleri Richard Bounce Frances Chevalier Arsalee Morales Roland Pilapil Sabrina Schneider Keith Shannon Mike Thrapp Valene Vetack Source Magazine Managing Editor Janice Moore
Design and Layout Chris Ackerman - Signify Designs Printed at Mojave Printing Solutions The AV Business Source Magazine is published bi-monthly by The Apple Valley Chamber of Commerce Spirit River Center 16010 Apple Valley Rd. Apple Valley, CA 92307 Tel. 760.242.2753 Fax. 760.242.0303 Email. info@avchamber.org Web. www.AVChamber.org
January 2020
February 2020
January 8th Executive Committee Meeting Chamber Conference Room 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Chairman: Carol Thomas Keefer, Liberty Utilities Apple Valley
February 7th Government Relations Committee Meeting Chamber Conference Room 16010 Apple Valley Road, Apple Valley Noon – 1:00 pm
January 10th Ambassador Committee Meeting Chamber Conference Room, Spirit River Center 16010 Apple Valley Road, Apple Valley 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Chairman: Wendy Ramey, Agio Real Estate January 14th Board of Directors Meeting Chamber Conference Room, Spirit River Center 16010 Apple Valley Road, Apple Valley 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Chairman: Carol Thomas Keefer, Liberty Utilities Apple Valley January 15th General Membership Luncheon Apple Valley Golf Course Check-in begins at 11:15 a.m. Luncheon begins at 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. 5200 Rancherias Rd., Apple Valley, CA 92307
February 12th Executive Committee Meeting Chamber Conference Room 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Chairman: Bob Tinsley, BR Tinsley RE & Const. February 14th Ambassador Committee Meeting Chamber Conference Room, Spirit River Center 16010 Apple Valley Road, Apple Valley 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Chairman: Wendy Ramey, Agio Real Estate February 18th Board of Directors Meeting Chamber Conference Room, Spirit River Center 16010 Apple Valley Road, Apple Valley 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Chairman: Bob Tinsley, BR Tinsley RE & Const. February 19th General Membership Luncheon Apple Valley Golf Course Check-in begins at 11:15 a.m. Luncheon begins at 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. 5200 Rancherias Rd., Apple Valley, CA 92307
NEW MEMBERS Staples Sun West Mortgage Company Church of the Valley
Member Stats Renewing Members
Southwest Gas Corp. KPIA - Kennedy Professional Insurance B.R. Tinsley Inc. Kate O’Rourke Bass Enterprises Apple Valley Fire Protection Dist. Jerry Klein Sunland Ford CEMEX California Cement, LLC Union Bank of California Golden State Water Company Vern’s Glass Choice Medical Group Salvation Army Victor Valley Marketing Group Bluestar Properties FHA Services, Inc. Whispering Winds of Apple Valley Alaska USA Federal Credit Union FHA Services, Inc. Steven E. Hodgkin, M.D. ALTEC Engineering, Inc. Glenn Dental Spectrum Business Hi-Desert Center for Spiritual Living San Bern. County Assessor Office Victor Valley Animal Protective League Lee & Associates-Inland Empire North Victor Valley Global Medical Center High Desert Laser Graphics Little Caesars Pizza Freedom Financial Services Academy For Grassroots Organizations Peter Allan Enterprise Funding Corp. Oggis Pizza & Brewing Company SA Recycling LLC High Desert Yak Pak Parade of Pianos ArchAngel Estate Planning Hawthorn Suites SaddleRock Reverse Mortgage Carpet Corral Coldwell Banker Home Source Frogee’s Cocktail Lounge Beck Oil Inc. The Phoenix Foundation Transformation Multi-Cultural Fellowship Victor Valley Transit Authority A Greater Hope Donna J. Wells CPA Morongo Tribal TANF St. Mary High Desert Medical Group Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Alta Vista Public Charter School Tonyan Coffee LLC Off the Grid Brewing Company Kona Ice of Victor Valley Affordable Cremations of the High Desert San Bern. County Workforce Dev. Dept. Ensen Mason SBC Auditor-Controller/ Treasurer/ Tax Collector State of the City Presentations Encore Education Corporation Hilltop Tavern & Inn
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General Membership Luncheon January 15, 2020 Daniel Mitrovich Solutions Strategies International, Inc. TABLE SPONSOR: Hub International Insurance Services Apple Valley Golf Course 15200 Rancherias Rd. Apple Valley, CA 92307 Check-in begins at 11:15 a.m. Lunch is served at 11:30 a.m.
Drawing Ambassadors Wendy Ramey, Agio Real Estate, Inc.
Ambassadors Linda Martin, Linda’s Tailor Shop Anita Holmes, Victor Valley Threshold Singers Alba M. Murcia, Bounce Realty Richard Bounce, Bounce Realty Jackie Bounce, Bounce Realty Randi Hunt, Inland Empire United Way Libby Tabor, Victor Valley Women’s Club Joan Phelps, Hi-Desert Center for Spiritual Living Barbara Smith, Mohahve Historical Society Pat Farrell, Energy Healing Therapies Zoila Meyer, Agio Real Estate Marie Petry, Marie Chase Petry Essential Oil Advocate
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Ways to Keep Your Employees Motivated and Happy at Work Do your employees enjoy their work environment? This is a question every good manager or business owner should ask periodically. A happy worker is more productive and more likely to stay put; low company morale and turnover hurt the overall success of any business. Moreover, it’s never been easier for people to job hunt. Employment web sites and social media networks provide workers with an almost endless list of new jobs and opportunities, not to mention recruitment firms and headhunters. To keep a happy workforce, it’s important for employers to offer effective incentives to their people. Consider these ideas. Be creative, but not kooky or conceited. It’s great to think of creative ways to motivate workers, such keeping an office pet to make the workplace more fun, or organizing office games like voting on the Super Bowl winner. However, employees can spot gimmicks or incentives they know aren’t worthwhile. For instance, a “Lunch and Learn” that doesn’t offer lunch, or a coupon for a cheap restaurant most people could pick up themselves won’t impress. A copy of the CEO’s biography for a job well done can seem more conceited than motivating. If you are going to offer an incentive, offer something the person will really value and appreciate. If you need some ideas, ask your employees what gestures, perks or options they would like. Support wellness. With aging baby boomers, and the large percentage of people overweight in our country, physical fitness and general wellness are hot topics. But like everything, wellness comes at a cost – gyms, nutritionists, chiropractors – all cost money. One perk more companies are offering is a health and wellness program. This can save the company money in the long run when it comes to health insurance
premiums since healthy employees typically file less health insurance claims. Companies can offer discounted gym memberships or even construct a gym or walking track that can be used during lunch breaks or off-hours. Remember the classics. Almost all employees appreciate a free meal, a day off, a nicer snack room, an annual bonus, a Christmas or birthday card and even a more comfortable chair. Keep the classics in place; they do the job of letting employees know they are appreciated. Be flexible. Offering flexible hours and a telecommuting option can be a huge incentive for some employees – especially for those who have long commutes, family responsibilities and spend most of their time on the computer or phone. With today’s technology, a workday from home can be just as productive, if not more so at times, than one spent in a noisy office. Plus your employee can enjoy the benefit of working in their favorite chair, and in their pajamas for that matter. Familiarity breeds liking. Psychologists have found that the more time people spend around each other, especially if they are making good memories, the more they like that person or group. It’s called “The Exposure Effect.” Managers can put this dynamic to work by planning social events for their employees. A company party where employees can socialize, a retreat where they can relax while brainstorming, a round of drinks for a job well done – all these are good
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Restore Deleted and Damaged Hard Drive Partitions By Alex R Schneider Source: Free Articles from Articlebiz.com
Almost every computer user has experience data loss on at least one occasion due to accidentally deleting files, formatting a hard drive, or removing a hard drive partition. Although most computers only have one physical hard drive, they’re usually logically divided into two or more partitions, which each act as separate hard drives. Windows, for example, typically creates at least two partitions, with one being used for system files. This may be hidden from the operating system, since there’s no drive letter assigned to it. Original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) often include at least one further partition for recovering files and programs which shipped with the computer. Sometimes, it’s safe to delete these, but there’s always a risk of accidentally deleting the wrong partition. Windows always warns you before deleting a partition, stating that all data stored on it will be deleted. Fortunately, that’s not really the case. When you delete a partition, it disappears immediately, and you can use the disk space it previously occupied to create a new partition or extend an existing one. If Windows were really going to delete all data byte-by-byte, it would take much longer. What really happens is that the previously occupied space is made available to the rest of the operating system, which means it may eventually be overwritten when you install new programs or create or copy over new files on it. Until that happens, you have a window of opportunity for using data recovery software to get back what you lost. Sometimes, it’s even possible to recover partitions and files which were lost ages ago. Active@ Partition Recovery is a freeware toolkit which was designed to help you exploit that window of opportunity. It allows you to recover deleted or damaged logical drive partitions under Windows, WinPE, Linux, and DOS operating environments. To minimize the risk of any further damage or the chances of overwriting deleted data, thus permanently destroying it, the software runs in its own self-contained boot environment. That means you can use it with your primary hard disk, even if there isn’t an operating system installed on your computer. It also recovers data from external hard drives and USB flash disks and memory cards. Furthermore, you can use the software to recover from a wide range of file systems natively supported by Windows and Linux. The latest edition sports a new and improved recovery kernel with lots of tweaks and performance upgrades. Version 19, released in October 2019, has also been redesigned to offer a more modern and user-friendly experience with an overhauled registration and welcome screen. Recovery routines have also been improved for volumes with 4KB sector sizes. The Last Chance recovery methods, which you can use to search for and recover deleted files of specific formats, has seen some upgrades too, with added support for Canon Raw Image (CR3) files and Finale Notation Files (MUSX) file signatures. Now you can easily recover data from your computer or external devices lost due to accidental deletion, damage by malware or power failure, and more.
Apple Bites
In Loving Memory of our Pastor Jake Kim, Church of the Valley in Apple Valley. His program “Marriage Enrichment” is changing the lives of couples in Apple Valley; Pastor Kim continues to leave a lasting influence in our community. Contact Church of the Valley (760) 247-7694 for more information on this amazing program.
Former Mayor Larry Cusack and Former Mayor Pro Tem Scott Nassif announce the Grand Marshall for the Happy Trails Parade, Marcy Taylor with the Apple Valley Legacy Museum. Janice Moore, CEO is thrilled with the announcement!
Former Mayor Larry Cusack gives his last “More than a Mayor’s Minute”. Councilman Cusack will remain as one of our incumbent Council members in 2020.
CEO Janice Moore models the original Dale Evans Nudie Blazer that will be available for bidding at the Happy Trails Children’s Foundation event in the Spring of 2020. “Yes, Janice it is a perfect fit!”
CalSavers, Director, Institutional Relationship Management, Jason R. Gilbert presents on the CA state mandate for employers to create a retirement savings program for all employees. To learn more about this employer requirement go to www.CalSavers.com.
Victor Valley Chamber and Hesperia Chamber of Commerce CEO Mark Creffield is always great presenter at our member luncheons. “Keeping It Regional” is his mantra!
Apple Valley Fire Protection District Fire Chief Gigliotti informs members on the variety of emergency calls received throughout the District.
Apple Valley Fire Protection District Fire Chief Gigliotti informs members on the variety of emergency calls received throughout the District.
The Members of the Victor Valley Threshold Singers introduced by member Anita Holmes, provide comfort and reassurance to gravely ill patients and their families. Contact Anita at (760) 954-3329 for more information on the beautiful programs they offer.
Apple Bites
Apple Valley Unified School District Superintendent, Trenea Nelson discusses the procedures the District employs whenever students may be in danger or threats of aggression is given to any student attending Apple Valley schools CJ Eversole, owner of Pizza Factory in Apple Valley is presented with a Certificate of Recognition by Field Representative for Supervisor Robert Lovingood, Susan Drake. CJ is installing Friendship Benches in schools throughout the Victor Valley to address bullying. When feeling bullied, sad or overwhelmed, students go to the Friendship Bench to seek solace and meet a new friend.
Andreia De Souza Vanderley from Mu’s Doner & Kabob, Turkish & Mediterranean Cuisine, provided our members a delicious luncheon! Our Members love their monthly membership luncheons at the Apple Valley Golf Course the 3rd Wednesday each month from 11:15 AM to 1:00 PM.
Libby Tabor, President of the Victor Valley Women’s Club and Chamber Ambassador, always welcomes our members to their events.
Irene Gaulke, The Jewelry Girl, and Chamber Ambassador invites our members to the monthly Quick Connect on the first Thursday of each month from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM at the Chamber.
Mayor Scott Nassif gives us his take on the “More than A Mayor’s Minute” on the happenings in the Town.
Member Spotlight The Apple Valley Legacy Museum, Cottage 153 at the Historic Apple Valley Inn, has been busy with community projects. In recent months we have provided facts on local cities and towns for High Desert Opportunity, set up displays at Happy Trails Automotive, provided information on the history of Apple Valley Ranchos Water Co., researched bridges and mills in the Apple Valley area for the Mojave River Valley Museum, and provided maps and historical information for the new owner of an old adobe on Rancherias. Our volunteers have hosted booths at the Apple Valley Flea Market, two Sunset at Santa Fe events, and the Village Street Fair after the parade. Speaking of the parade, we served as Grand Marshall, and our musical float, representing the history of Apple Valley parades, won a prize. We have worked on two George Air Force Base related projects, the Capt. Joseph McConnell display at the Apple Valley Air Show, and the Staff Sgt. Isiah Roberts Legacy banquet with the Ferrarese Foundation. Three recent presentations given to non-profits were “Local Historical Points of Interest,” at both the Friends of the Apple Valley Library and Mohahve Historical Society, and “Bell Mountain Families” at the Sierra Club. If you want to visit the museum, plan a field trip, need help with a project, or just want to get information about the history of the Town or local area, please stop by or call (760) 985-1918. Volunteers are always needed, and donations are greatly appreciated. Happy Trails!
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