2022 Officers Chairman of the Board NELSON RODRIGUEZ Chairman-Elect ADELINA ABSHIRE Vice President PRESTON BEARDEN Vice President BOB BRADSHAW Vice President AMANDA DEALEJANDRO Vice President BRIAN KINKOPF Vice President BRENDA THOMPSON Ex-Officio Directors Past Chairman of the Board GARRET BERG City of La Porte MAYOR LOUIS RIGBY City of Morgan’s Point MAYOR MICHEL BECHTEL City of Shoreacres MAYOR DAVID JENNINGS PresidentStaff
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MARTIN Office Manager MEGAN WEAVER Marketing Coordinator NAOMI RICHISON
I would like to express my appreciation to those of you who supported, sponsored and attended the following events: 1. Fishing Tournament 2. Mentoring program recruiting 3. State of the Precinct Luncheon 4. New Teachers Luncheon
It’s been an exciting couple of months for the Chamber. On a personal note I have spent the last three weeks out of town. Two of them in Orlando for a Church Convention and some family vacation time, and one of them in Japan for business. To share some perspective, I was back wearing a mask while in public 100% of the time while in the airport, airplane and in Japan.
I continue to encourage all members to seek for ways that our Chamber can support you. We are here to serve your business needs and want to be one of your primary connections with the community. Please participate on the events coming-up. We have the following: 1. First Responder Golf Tournament Sept 15 2. Fall Festival with City of La Porte Oct. 8 3. Purse Bingo November 10. Get involved, participate and grow with us!
Chamber Members and Friends, I hope that this summer season has been great for all. In some respects we have been able to finally get out and do some traveling in spite of the remaining COVID issues and spikes. Please continue to exercise caution as you navigate to the new realities.
I would also like to express my condolences to the Wheeler family for their loss of Charlcya Wheeler. The family has been and continues to be a loving supporter of our community of La Porte. Please keep all of them in your prayers.
God Bless and stay safe, Nelson Rodriguez 2022 Chairman of the Board La Porte-Bayshore Chamber of
Commerce AUGUST 2022 LA PORTE-BAYSHORE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 100 W. MAIN ST. | P.O. BOX 996 | LA PORTE, TEXAS 77571 | (281) 471-1123 INSIDER Chairman’s Message
First Responders Golf Tournament & Chili Cookoff
Congratulations to Amegy Bank La Porte! You are an asset to our Bayshore communities! To learn more, visit amegybank.com or call (713) 232-5818.
AUGUST 2022 | WWW.LAPORTECHAMBER.ORG Board of ADELINADirectorsABSHIRE Beacon Federal Credit Union PRESTON BEARDEN Bayou City Industrial Contractors, LTD TODD BEHNE Oxychem-La Porte BOB BRADSHAW INEOS Olefins & Polymers USA BETH BRADY Beth Brady Insurance Agency CHRIS CLINTON Lubrizol Corporation-Bayport KATEY CRACKEL HCA Houston Healthcare Southeast AMANDA DEALEJANDRO Community First ER LORI GARZA LyondellBasell Industries STEPHEN HAILEY Intrepid Industries, Inc. WAYNE HAYNES Evonik COURTNEY HEROD F.E. Moran Special Hazard Systems DR. WALTER JACKSON La Porte ISD Superintendent REGGIE JACKSON Tolunay-Wong Engineers, Inc. BRIAN KINKOPF mitsubishi chemicals MEGAN MAYES City of Morgan’s Point NELSON RODRIGUEZ Kuraray America-Poval FERNANDO ROMERO Sulzer Turbo Services LINDI STRIPLING Gringo’s Mexican Kitchen ANGELA THATCHER Air Products BRENDA THOMPSON DuPont Bayport
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Early in the month of August La Porte ISD leadership, along with faculty, local business leaders, and chamber staff, welcomed the newest class of teachers to our great district. Special recognition was given to our outstanding faculty and to LPISD Superintendent Dr. Walter Jackson who was presented with a flag flown over the National Capitol in Washington D.C. from the office of Dr. Brian Babin. We year!2023happyaeveryonewishsafeand2022-school Chamber
For the month of August, the La Porte-Bayshore Chamber of Com merce wishes to recognize Amegy Bank as the Business of the Month! Amegy Bank of La Porte, conveniently located at 1401 W. Fairmont Parkway, has been a chamber member since 1989! Did you know giv ing back is one of Amegy’s highest priorities? Each year, Amegy do nates more than $1 million as part of its mission to support the com munities where they do business. These contributions benefit a wide variety of organizations in the areas of education, community devel opment, arts, diversity, health and human services, affordable housing, economic development and city livability.
LA PORTE-BAYSHORE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE annual fishing tournament breaks records! Congratulations to the individuals who reeled in the W at our 5th Annual Hook, Line, and Sinker Fishing Tournament! With the money raised, the chamber made a $1,000 donation to the City of La Porte Special Olympics program and will able to put forth more to thousands more to La Porte student scholarships! We awarded a total of $9,400 in cash prizes to these anglers, so thank you to everyone who made this year’s fishing tournament a record year for everyone! Team Largest Stringer (5 Trout) 1st Place: Pop n’ Corks (20.06.0 lb) 2nd Place: Sea Cups N Up (18.08.8 lb) 3rd Place: Saltwater Ninjas (13.09.5 lb) Individual Redfish 1st Place: Dustin Johnson, AmericanAcryl (9.07.9 lb) 2nd Place: Isidro Molina IV, Port Houston (8.06.0 lb) 3rd Place: Nicky Davis, LBC (8.01.9 lb) Individual Trout 1st Place: Ryan, Pop n’ Corks (4.01.4 lb) 2nd Place: David Jatter, Pop n’ Corks (4.00.5 lb) 3rd Place: Dan Hilliard, Pop n’ Corks (3.01.2 lb) Redfish with the Most Spots Pop n’ Corks with 7 Largest “Slam” (1 Red, 1 Trout, 1 Flounder) AmericanAcryl (13.11.9 lb) Young professionals happy hour is a score Everyone knows teamwork makes the dream work, and that’s why we enjoy partnering with neighboring Deer Park Chamber of Commerce for our Young Professionals Happy Hour. Chamber News, continued…
AUGUST 2022 WWW.LAPORTECHAMBER.ORG PHASES OF THE PLANNINGCOMPREHENSIVEPROCESS USE THE QR CODE TO VISIT THE PROJECT WEBSITE Please help us spread the word about the 2040 Comprehensive Plan by telling your friends, neighbors, and other La Porte residents to sign up for project updates and event notifications by visiting the project (www.laporte2040.com).website 1. BACKGROUND ANALYSIS 2. PLAN DEVELOPMENT 3. IMPLEMENTATION PLAN 4. ADOPTION Leave a comment on social media 2 Leave comments on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram using the hashtag #ComprehensivePlan#laporte2040 3 Attend the open house meeting Tuesday August 30, 2022 at 6 pm at Evelyn Kennedy Civic Center (618 San Jacinto Street) Use your phone’s camera to scan the QR Code The City of La Porte is developing a new Comprehensive Plan to serve as a road map for the next 10 to 20 years. The Plan will include recommendations related to land use, mobility, economic development, housing, community character, public facilities, and infrastructure. The City Council, Planning and Zoning Commission, and City Staff will use the Plan to make important land use, budgeting, and development decisions. PROJECT OVERVIEW Take the public survey by visiting www.laporte2040.com 1 Survey closes on September 14th! YOUR INPUT MATTERS! ways to give your input! Future By The BayFuture By The Bay La Porte Comprehensive2040 Plan
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New H.E.L.P.S. Mentorship Program
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The last Happy Hour, which had been delayed to August from July, was generously hosted by new member Motu’s Hangout, located at the corner of Spencer Highway and Luella. At tendees of all ages enjoyed an array of food, drink specials, door prizes, games, and more!
The La Porte-Bayshore Chamber is partnering with La Porte ISD to help identify mentors to support students at each of our 7 elementary campuses. For this year we are working to secure 10 mentors for each campus. H.E.L.P.’s (Helping Empower La Porte Students) is a mentoring program developed by our member Frank Nance and his work with the RISE program in Pearland ISD. We are asking our volunteers to commit to 30 minutes a week (during the school day) for the upcoming fall and spring semesters. (…continues on next page)
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For the next big game or your next get together consider Motu’s Hangout. Or, if you’re on the go, roll through their convenient drive-thru!
AUGUST 2022 | WWW.LAPORTECHAMBER.ORG ADVERTISE HERE! NEWSLETTER ADVERTISING RATES AND GUIDELINES • Advertiser must be a chamber member. • Advertiser will commit to run the same ad each month for a minimum of 6 months. • Advertiser should make no reference to non-chamber members within the ad. • Ad must be in good taste, non-political and non-inflammatory. • Camera ready artwork is preferred however the chamber will work with advertisers to build ads if necessary. • contact naomi@laportechamber.org to advertise Be sure the visit our new web site today to explore all your local resources! www.LaPorteChamber.org
LA PORTE-BAYSHORE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Save the Date for Purse Bingo November 10, 2022 | Sylvan Beach Pavilion Life • Bonds • Business • Worker's Comp • Flood • Windstorm • Homes • Autos • BoatsLife Bonds Business Worker's Comp Flood Windstorm Homes Autos Boats We’ve been in the same location for 35 years and will be here when you need us!
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Step 4: Get matched to a student. We partner with the Campus Counselors to try and match you with a student that shares similar interests/hobbies where we can to help you have some common ground to build on.
Step 6: Participating in a quarterly H.E.L.P.S. Mentor Roundtable to share best practices with other Mentors and get additional training from LPISD campus counselors. For questions about the program contact Megan Weaver at (281) 471-1123 or Frank Nance at (281) 930-7611.
As a mentor you are committing to:
Apply Now 2. Create Account or Sign In 3. Volunteer Application 2022-2023
• Creating a safe space for your student to experience warm, supportive encouragement from a caring adult
• Participate in mentor training sessions 2-3 times per school year
• Meeting all LPISD and Campus guidelines for campus conduct
The H.E.L.P.S. program is designed to help equip you to start and then sustain those relationships. It’s not about you changing a student’s life, but it’s about you being one of the few adults that is voluntarily investing time with them and in them. It’s easy to get involved!
4. Complete the Application, select EVERY Elementary Campus “just in case”! Send an email to frank.nance.dhoc@ statefarm.com when you have completed the online forms. Check back with LPISD in 48 hours to make sure it was completed and processed.
• Consistent 30 minute meetings, every week that we can be on campuses during your student’s lunch time. You are welcome to bring lunch for the both of you or buy lunch for yourself at the campus. Weekly meetings – and if you can’t make it on your assigned day, communicating with your campus so they can let the student know not to expect you but also share when you have rescheduled your meeting for. We do NOT expect perfect attendance, but we expect you will make every effort to be there 75% of the available time campuses are available.
Step 5: Start meeting! Consistency is critical – these students are not used to consistency and do not expect it from most adults in their lives. That’s where we will differentiate ourselves and our program!
Step 1: Complete the volunteer application with LPISD 1.ViewJob.aspx?JobID=956)(https://lpisd.tedk12.com/hire/
Step 2: Complete and return the HELPS Mentor Application application.pdf)org/wp-content/uploads/Mentor-(https://laportechamber.
Step 3: Attend a Mentor Training Session (see above graphic).
LA PORTE-BAYSHORE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Register yas2022-bacoda.eventbrite.comhereBE HEARD • BE A VOICE • BE EMPOWERED Leadership training • Speakers • Hot bu et lunch Photo Booth • BreakFree Worldwide Free event • Volunteer hours GRADES 8TH-12TH • WWW.BACODA.ORG Contact emely.barajona@bacoda.org for more information YOUTH ADVOCACY SUMMIT SEPTEMBER 10 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM SAN JACINTO COLLEGE CENTRAL FEATURING
Mr. Jeremy Halling
The following businesses have realized the importance of economic growth and development for the La Porte-Bayshore area and have pledged their support to this cause by investing in their Chamber of Commerce. Please support your community by calling on these businesses when you are in need of products and services.
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Sylvan Beach Pavilion at 1 Sylvan Beach Dr., La Porte 77571
Let's Get Social! Jeff Martin President jeffmartin@laportechamber.org Megan Weaver Office Manager megan@laportechamber.org Naomi Richison Marketing Coordinator naomi@laportechamber.org
Upcoming Events
For sponsorship contact megan@laportechamber.org
October 8 @ 11am Fall Festival
September 15
First Responders Golf Tournament & Charity Chili Cook Off Bay Forest Golf Course at 201 Bay Forest Dr., La Porte 77571
Lomax Rodeo Arena at 1508 1/2 Lomax School Road, La Porte 77571
November 10 @ 5pm Purse Bingo
For vendor info contact megan@laportechamber.org
For sponsorship contact megan@laportechamber.org