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Board of Director’s Corner I continually hear the same question from several businesses and individuals. “What does the Chamber do for me?” In fact, I was one of those asking that question a few years ago – then I got involved – and my question was answered! The Chamber runs several great events each year; Almond Blossom Festival, Main Street Days and Taste of Ripon – all three great community events that also promote local businesses. They also provide “Welcome Buckets” to Riponites, once again helping promote local business and they are also an advocate for Ripon businesses with our local politicians. But for me, the most important thing that the Chamber provides, is the opportunity to meet and network with our other local businesses. We have amazing people that are involved in our local economy! There are monthly Chamber Morning Coffees providing you the opportunity to meet other Chamber members. We have also had a few after work networking functions which have been great! This year the Chamber has also started a quarterly lunch meeting that provides informational and educational value while networking with fellow members.
August 2012 Inside this issue:
2 Service Clubs / Membership Renewal
President’s Message
3
Announcements
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President’s Circle / New Member
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CEA Article
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Advertising
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Dates of Interest: August 1 Leadership Training Program Ripon Fire Station
Getting to know and learning from other local business people is an invaluable opportunity! So, if you are asking the question, “What is the Chamber doing for me”, come out to one of our monthly functions and hopefully you too will be able to answer that question.
10 Friday Morning Coffee Ripon Senior Center
So if you haven’t had the opportunity to attend any of the networking functions, I look forward to seeing you soon!
11 Transamerica Financial Presentation
Kevin Hawes Ripon Chamber Director
September 1 & 2 Color the Skies
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CHAMBER INFORMATION RIPON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MISSION STATEMENT
The Ripon Chamber of Commerce is committed to serving and promoting the common interest of the Community through activities and opportunities that foster a positive business environment thereby enhancing prosperity and quality of life for all the Community Members.
Ripon Chamber of Commerce 929 W. Main Street P.O. Box 327, Ripon, CA 95366 (209) 599-7519 Fax 1-888-556-4944 www.riponchamber.org BOARD OF DIRECTORS EXECUTIVE BOARD 2012-2013 PRESIDENT Janell Zuidervaart Friend’s Salon
ST. MARKS COPTIC ORTHODOX CHURCH
VICE PRESIDENT John Heida Heida Computers
STC TAX SERVICES
TREASURER Kristine Griesheimer Oak Valley Community Bank SECRETARY Danielle Pierce Bank of Stockton GOVERNING BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2012-2013
MEMBER SERVICE CLUBS American Cancer Society Sandy Stoddard 209-941-2677
Ripon Garden Club Michele Bartels 209-609-1010
Ripon Grange #511 American Legion Post #190 Patricia Ray James Moore 209-599-2554 209-345-6036 Assist International Non-Profit Humanitarian Organization
Tim Reynolds 209-599-1890 Color The Skies Hot Air Balloon Festival, Inc. Jessica L. Coleman 209-480-5244 Friends of the Ripon Memorial Library David Humiston 1-866-805-7323 Marissa’s Closet Melinda Shaw Ripon, Ca. 95366 209-613-0836 Ripon Arts League Kit Oase 209-599-3408 Ripon Community Athletic Foundation Stephanie Hobbs 209-599-6861 Ripon Consolidated Fire District Chief Dennis Bitters 209-599-4209
Ripon Lions Club Rev. Bruce Clatterbuck 209-599-9258 Ripon Police Department Chief Ed Ormonde 209-599-2102 Ripon Quarterback Club John Franscella 209-401-0418 Ripon Rotary Club Dr. Louise Johnson 209-253-0045 Ripon Senior Center Teri Silva 209-599-7441 San Joaquin Valley Swiss Club Marge Imfeld 209-599-2253 Soroptimist International Diane Ratto 209-599-3001 South County Crisis Center Lyn Price 209-824-0586 V.F.W. Post 1051 John Franscella 209-401-0418
Thank You for renewing your Membership in July
Lori Adams PMZ Real Estate Darryl Bartels State Farm Insurance Agency Helen Caetano The Tank House Gift Shoppe Kevin Hawes Ability Mortgage John Heida Heida Computers John Mangelos Barnwood Restaurant & Catering Ed Ormonde Chief of Police, Ripon Police Department Jake Parks Jake’s Coffee, Tea & Sandwiches Leo Zuber Retired Superintendent Ripon Unified School District CHAMBER STAFF Rebecca Naranjo Executive Director Sandra Carhart Executive Assistant Bonnie Nutt Administrative Assistant RIPON COMMUNICATOR (USPS 0045) Is published monthly by the Ripon Chamber of Commerce P.O. Box 327, Ripon, CA. 95366 (209) 599-7519 BULK RATE POSTAGE PAID At Ripon, California Postmaster: Send address changes to: Ripon Communicator P.O. Box 327, Ripon, CA 95366 Editorial opinions are not necessarily those of the Board of Director’s or members of the Ripon Chamber of Commerce. Chamber members may submit news and inquire about ad rates by contacting: Rebecca Naranjo Call (209)599-7519 or write P.O. Box 327, Ripon, CA 95366
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Reasons to become a Ripon Chamber Member. New Business Contacts - The Chamber provides opportunities for you to introduce yourself and your business, and network with other members of the Chamber at Monthly Coffees & Mixers. Effective, Low Cost Advertising Opportunites - All members are listed on our website directory, which includes a link to their own Website for free. The Newsletter offers inexpensive advertising spots, or the opportunity to insert free 81/2X11” fliers. New Residents - Provides an opportunity for you to introduce your business to all new Ripon residents monthly, through our Welcome to Ripon program. Referrals - to your business from incoming callers. For a complete list of benefits contact the Chamber Office at 209-599-7519
President’s Message Dear Members,
My name is Janell Zuidervaart, and I am proud to be your 2012-2013 Chamber President! I am married to Kenny Zuidervaart, we have 3 boys and reside in Ripon. Kenny and I were both born and raised right here in Ripon, (well, not BORN here since we don’t have a hospital) and have lived here all our lives! Our parents were also born and raised in Ripon, and they still live here as well! I am co-owner of Friends Salon, (we opened in 2003) and Kenny works for the City of Ripon in the Planning department. With that being said, I can truly say that the love for Ripon runs deep! Our kids can frequently be heard saying, “I love this town”, usually on Sunday afternoon as we are turning down a rather deserted Main Street on our way home from church, or when we are pulling back into town after a vacation. We all feel like Ripon is our safe bubble, we joke that we can feel it sucking us in when we exit HWY 99 into Ripon. I know our story is not unique; there are countless family stories similar to ours. On the current Chamber board you will find many with the same story and feeling as me! I think this is what leads us to being on a board that supports business or another organization that continues to make this town that feel like HOME! In the coming year, the board and staff would like to continue to bring you quarterly workshops (BIG thank-you to Marge for bringing them back) to help support your business or organization. I also have a couple ideas that I have to run by the board and staff that would greatly help support your business and life here in this GREAT town of Ripon… you’ll have to stay tuned to find out what they are! I look forward to this year as board President! Sincerely, Janell Zuidervaart President Ripon Chamber of Commerce
ANNOUNCEMENTS Friday, August 10, 2012 Hosted by: Ripon Senior Center 433 S. Wilma Ave., Ripon 7:45am
TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL GROUP Invites you to attend and Informal Presentation
UNLOCKING SOCIAL SECURITY Learn more about Social Security and how it can play an important role in your retirement income planning.
August 11, 2012 10:00am—12:00pm 650 N. Wilman Ave., Suite A1, Ripon
R.S.V.P. TO KENDRA RAYA ON OR BEFORE AUGUST 6, 2012
209-481-2589
Refreshments will be served
Ripon Athletic Club We are excited to announce that Ripon athletic Club is under new ownership! There will be some exciting changes and improvements being made over the next few months! We will bring in Northern California's Top Personal Trainers and new training programs that will include TRX, Weighted Rope, Boxing and Kickboxing! Look for big changes being made to the facility as well. New equipment and a remodel are on the way! You will be hearing and seeing a lot from us, as we work hard to get the word out! Look for coupons in your mailbox and at local businesses. Stop by to say Hi to us at upcoming events including the Farmers Market, Color the Skies, and the Town & Country Parade. You will also want to make sure you are following us on our NEW Facebook page to hear the latest news and events. Our Facebook friends will be randomly selected to win prizes, free training sessions and more!! Don't miss out! Follow us at www.facebook.com/riponathleticclub, please share us with your friends and post your comments and feedback. Your opinion is important to us! Thank you to our Ripon Athletic Club members and the City of Ripon for your continued loyalty and support!
NATIONAL NIGHT OUT
318 W. Main St. Ripon, Ca. 95366 209-599-4456
Tuesday, August 7, 2012 Ripon Community Center 6:00pm—9:00pm Come out for a night of family fun, including FREE Hot Dogs,
Color the Skies Hot Air Balloon Festival Labor Day Weekend Saturday and Sunday Sept. 1st & 2nd, 2012 6:00am—2:00pm
Watermelon eating contest, Dodge Ball Tournament, Car Show, Team Tug-o-war, and Bingo. To register for the dodge ball tournament contact Dustin Hoekstra at 209-275-2203 . Must be 12 years old with a maximum of seven players per team. Guys and girls team will compete separately.
This 2 day festival is power packed with onstage entertainment; including clowns, youth performers, and demonstration teams. A pancake breakfast, tethered balloon rides, train rides, carnival rides and games (including a jump roping zone), along with arts and crafts will entertain the entire family. Vendors, concessions and festival merchandise available. Festival hours are 6am - 2pm. Admission is free. A $5 donation will be accepted for convenient parking. Register for the Rise.Shine.Give.RUN, (1 Mile, 5K and Fun Run) to win great prizes and free parking. Phone: (209) 599-4483
For more info visit Ripon National Night Out Facebook Page or Riponpd.org.
Media Contact:Jessica Coleman Email:jessica@colortheskies.com
2012 Ripon Chamber Installation & Awards Dinner Thursday, July 26, 2012 President Left - Outgoing President Marge Imfeld, Right - Incoming President Janell Zuidervaart
P R E S I D E N T ’S C I R C L E MEMBERS Platinum: Bank of Stockton - Danielle Pierce Brocchini Farms, Inc.- Robert Brocchini City of Ripon, Mayor & City Council City of Ripon, Public Works Director - Ted Johnston Oak Valley Community Bank - Kristine Griesheimer Ripon Fire Department - Chief Dennis Bitters Ripon Police Department - Chief Ed Ormonde
Gold:
2012 Board of Directors, Ripon Chamber of Commerce Back row, left to right; Police Chief Ed Ormonde, Kevin HawesAbility Mortgage, Leo Zuber-Retired Superintendent, Ripon Unified Schools, John Mangelos-Barnwood Restaurant, Lori Adams-PMZ Real Estate, Darryl Bartels-State Farm Insurance Agency. Middle Left to right; Kristine Griesheimer-Oak Valley Community Bank, Helen Caetano-The Tank House Gift Shoppe. Front Row left to right; Danielle Pierce-Bank of Stockton, Janell Zuidervaart-Friend’s Salon, and John Heida-Heida Computers.
Bethany Home Society of San Joaquin County Inc. - Andrew Lee McManis Family Vineyards, Inc. - Jamie McManis South San Joaquin Irrigation District - Troylene Sayler Tuff Boy Sales, Inc. - Bryce Perkins & Martin Harris Turkhan Foods - Ulash Turkhan V-V Enterprises - David Van Vliet World Food Products, Inc. - Christian Bartels
Silver: Tana W. Henderson, DDS - Tana W. Henderson Martha Klean—Frank Izzaquire Ripon Primary & Urgent Care Center - James Simmons Restuccia Enterprises - Mike Restuccia 2
The Tank House Gift Shoppe - Helen Caetano Ina’s Travel Center - Ron Douma Mario’s Family Restaurant - Mario Majid American Legion Post #190 - James Moore
2012 Award Recipients Back Row left to right; Detective Sergeant Terri Jensen, Ripon Police Department, Police Officer of the Year 2012, Kevin Hawes-Ability Mortgage, Business of the Year 2012, Sherwin Heyboer, Educator of the Year 2012, Ripon Christian Schools. Front Row left to right; Jeremiah North-Volunteer of the Year 2012, Kathy Woodson, Educator of the Year 2012, Ripon Unified School District, and Chad Cheek, Volunteer Firefighter of the Year 2012.
Hospice of San Joaquin– Carolyn Teixiera Gomes
Bronze: Gate-or-Door - Steve and Renee Bickle Steve’s Mobile Sunscreens, Inc. - Steve Dillman R&S Erection Tri-County - Mike Fleck Almond Valley Realty & Investments, Inc.- Marge Imfeld
LIFE TIME CHAMBER MEMBERS Harvey Douma, Art Weststeyn, & Frank Zumstein
Schedule Your Event with the Chamber (209) 599-7519 Photos courtesy of Glen Kahl
Fax: 1-888-556-4944
Facebook and Email Passwords in Interviews
In letters to the DOJ and the EEOC, Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn) and Charles E. Schumer (D-NY) have called for a federal investigation into "a new disturbing trend" that has seen employers require job applicants supply their user names and passwords for social networking and email websites. Access to those passwords would give employers access to personal information including private photos, email messages, and biographical data that the senators note is "otherwise deemed private." The demand stems from reports indicating that employers across the country have insisted that applicants supply the credentials as part of the interview process. The senators say that this trend could expose employers to discrimination claims and could make it more difficult for applicants to get jobs. Blumenthal said he was "alarmed and outraged" by the reports and said that a ban on the practice is necessary "to stop unreasonable and unacceptable invasions of privacy." The federal investigation, said Blumenthal, would remedy ongoing issues and would buy legislators time to craft statutory protections. Facebook last week warned employers against the practice, saying that it is a violation of Facebook’s Statement of Rights and Responsibilities to solicit a Facebook password. On its March 23, 2012, blog, Facebook’s Chief Privacy Officer, Erin Egan, says that the practice "undermines the privacy expectation and the security of both the user and the user’s friends." The social media giant seconded the senators warning that the practice could expose employers to lawsuits.
"We don’t think employers should be asking prospective employees to provide their passwords because we don’t think it’s the right thing to do," wrote Egan. "But it also may cause problems for the employers that they are not anticipating. Employers also may not have the proper policies and training for reviewers to handle private information. If they don’t — and actually, even if they do — the employer may assume liability for the protection of the information they have seen or for knowing what responsibilities may arise based on different types of information (e.g., if the information suggests the commission of a crime)." CEA will continue to follow this issue. While we do not encourage employers to require job applicants to give them Facebook passwords, it is not “illegal” at this time, for an employer to make this request.
28TH ANNUAL MAIN STREET DAY & 10TH ANNUAL CAR SHOW Saturday, October 20, 2012 9:00am - 3:00pm MARK YOUR CALENDAR! This old-fashioned Street Fair is fun for the whole family. with Arts & Craft Vendors, Food Vendors, Health Fair, Petting Zoo, Car Show and more, there is something for everyone! For more information, or to obtain a vendor application, contact the Chamber Office at 209-599-7519.
Thursday Evenings Through August 9th, 2012 4:00pm - 7 :30pm Downtown Ripon
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