Port O Call - November 2009

PORT CALL GREATER STOCKTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

www.stocktonchamber.org

Vol. 55 No. 7

NOVEMBER 2009

Two Awesome Events

at the San Joaquin Fairgrounds

99 Renaissance Festival and the San Joaquin Kennel Club Show

The Votes Are In! The results from the Agricultural Hall of Fame

Judge Connie Callahan: PRSRT STD US POSTAGE PAID PERMIT NO 461 STOCKTON CA

Photograph by: Arturo Vera, Arturo Vera Photography

ATHENA Award Recipient

Fostering achievement and service for nearly a quarter century

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ATHENA Award: Judge Connie Callahan

CONTENTS

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Photo by: Arturo Vera Photography

On the Cover

Leadership Stockton

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President’s Column

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CEO Column

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Events

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Programs

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New Members

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Ribbon Cuttings

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Cover Story

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Visitors Bureau

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News Briefs

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Calendar

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Agricultural Hall of Fame

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Two Awesome Events at the Fairgrounds:

99 Renaissance Festival San Joaquin Kennel Club Show

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PORT CALL Official publication of the Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce. Serving the Greater Stockton area business community since 1901.

CHAMBER OFFICERS PRESIDENT Rick Goucher, CB Richard Ellis Commercial Real Estate SR. VICE PRESIDENT Dick McClure, Woodwork Institute FINANCIAL VICE PRESIDENT Debbie Armstrong, Old Republic Title Company VICE PRESIDENT Stephen Barney, F&M Bank VICE PRESIDENT Gary J. Long, Gary J. Long Jewelers IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT Dennis Goldstrand, Goldstrand Planning Group CHAMBER DIRECTORS Phil Acosta, Delights Waterfront Eatery Blaine Bibb, ServiceMaster Melvin Boles, ATM R US Judith Buethe, Judith Buethe Communications Steven Crabtree, Herum Crabtree Dan Keyser, Grupe Commercial Company Dan Durst, Durst Contract Interiors Bill Harr, Hormel Foods Corporation George Kaplanis, Hilton Stockton Kenneth Levy, Wells Fargo Advisors Terry Lightfoot, Kaiser Permanente Mike Long, Bekins/ Pacific Storage Co. Brian Martucci, Berberian European Motors Knute Momberg, Momberg Consulting Fred Walkover, Comcast CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Douglass W. Wilhoit, Jr.

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PROGRAM & PUBLIC POLICY DIRECTOR/ BEA Frank Ferral 209.547.2763

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SPECIAL EVENTS DIRECTOR Heidi Altamirano

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OPERATIONS/FINANCE DIRECTOR Sandy Dwyer

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VISITORS BUREAU DIRECTOR Wes Rhea

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VISITORS BUREAU/ GROUP SALES Monica Slingerman

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ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Michelle Flores

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MEMBERSHIP SALES CONSULTANT Teri Manley

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SCAP COORDINATOR/ ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Mikki Gilbert 209.337.2730 SPECIAL EVENTS/ LEADERSHIP STOCKTON COORD. Timm Quinn 209.547.2960 ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT FINANCE DEPARTMENT Lia Her 209.547.2770 RECEPTIONIST/ CUSTOMER SERVICE Alyssa McConnell 209.547.2770

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Leadership Stockton by: Timm Quinn

Leadership Stockton Class Picks Community Project During Annual Retreat The Leadership Stockton Class of 2009 chose their class community project at September’s overnight retreat at Camp Lodestar in Wilseyville. Peter Johnson (LS ‘01 and LSAA President) started the retreat with a presentation on management versus leadership, board member basics, and how to be an impact board member. Then the Class learned fun facts about each other with “Little Known Fact Bingo”. And later got a lesson and exercise covering the finer points of Voting vs. Consensus and how they as a Class will determine how to choose their community project.

The afternoon brought presentations on the two potential community projects. After the presentations the Class was free for the evening but this Class was so excited they chose their project before dinner and started planning, a new Leadership Stockton record. The morning light brought a hearty breakfast followed by the completion of their leadership, subcommittees, action plan, and timeline for their project.

Business Records Management The Class of 2010 has chosen help the Women’s Center of San Joaquin by cleaning and erecting a play area in the overgrown yard at the Women’s Center DAWN Shelter. They will also be implementing a recycling program and recycling curriculum at Aspire Langston Hughes Academy. To learn more, visit the Class’s project website at www.LeadershipStockton2010.org. We would

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From Your President... by: Rick Goucher

As I sit at my desk on this beautiful October

Award and Mimi Nguyen as the recipient of the

afternoon I wanted to take a moment to thank

2009 A.Y.P.L.A. Judge Callahan joins a long list

all you who participated in the inaugural

of successful business and professional women

“Restaurant Week”. I can tell you firsthand that it

to be honored with this award. The ATHENA

was a huge success. As part of my event-a-week

Award is a program of the Greater Stockton

campaign, I look back at Stocktoberfest which

Chamber of Commerce that celebrates the

was on October 10th, and based on the presales,

potential of all women as valued members and

I’m going to go out on the limb and predict that

leaders of the community.

it was very successful.

It honors women who excel in their chosen field, If you are looking for something to do this month

have demonstrated support for the advancement

your Stockton Thunder has eight home games in

of business and professional women. The awards

November and I hope to see you at a game.

luncheon will be on November 19, 2009 at the Stockton Golf and Country Club. Contact the

I would like to congratulate Judge Consuelo Callahan as the 2009 recipient of the ATHENA

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Chamber office for tickets.

From Your CEO...

I know over the past 10 plus years you have read my prideful comments (some have said or

by: Doug Wilhoit

written that I was being naive and/or in denial) about Stockton and what a great place it is to live and call home! In spite of the problems we pundits or slanted surveys declare.

have, although sadly to say, this is not uncommon today in cities of all sizes in these United States of America, I still stand by that conviction

Case in point: Here is a letter from Mr. Gino

and will never waiver.

Pfister, MBA, MSC and a retired Engineer from Basel, Switzerland. He and his wife were here

I have also asked that every Stocktonian take the

representing Rotary District 1990 in a student

time to REALLY get to know their hometown

exchange with Stockton Rotary which is in

and get out and experience so much that is of-

Rotary District 5220. Here is what he had to say

fered here. Those who have done so were very

about Stockton and with that I will rest my case!

pleasantly surprised, continue to explore more and have passed the word. Many people who

Stockton CA

go to www.visitstockton.org on a regular basis

21.9. 2009 (for Americans, September 21, 2009)

have also signed up for our weekly event update and have experienced events, culture, recreation

During our three weeks stay in California our

and people that enhanced their appreciation

group of Rotary Youth Exchange students stayed

of Stockton and all it has to offer. Just take the

in Stockton from August 30 - September 5, 2009.

Chamber/CVB Restaurant Week as an example.

“Stockton?” we were asked by Californians,

What a rousing success! Thanks to all who made

“there is nothing to do and nothing to see in

it happen!

Stockton. Why would you want to go there?” But boy, were they wrong! We arrived in Stockton

I have also often stated that it is a shame that it

and instead of a drab city we found a city full of

takes someone not from Stockton to let us know

trees, lakes and a city with a real centre. We also

that we are OK no matter what the naysayers,

enjoyed the warm welcome of

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Programs Department by: Frank Ferral

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If your business is looking to reduce your cost of doing business and be an environmental steward at the same time, please email fferral@ stocktonchamber.org to set an appointment.

The Manufacturers Industrial Distribution Roundtable (MIDR) Committee is comprised of our larger members of the Chamber.

Typical topics covered are the regulatory environment as it pertains to air, water, storm-water, human resources and government relations. The MIDR meets on the second Thursday of each month at 7:30 a.m. Email Frank Ferral, Program & Public Policy Director, to be added to the email notification of MIDR meetings.

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ATHENA Awards The Olympian Business Equivalent

by: Patricia Kutza

She was one of the twelve elite Olympians,

who, in many San Joaquin County business

prized for her strength, courage and wisdom.

circles, needs no introduction. Consuelo

Yet she never won an Olympic medal. Still

“Connie” Maria Callahan’s most prominent

Athena, prized deity of Greek mythology, lives

title may be United States Circuit Count of

on with fresh meaning in the ATHENA Award,

Appeals Ninth Circuit Judge. But for a host of

an internationally-recognized honor that is as

organizations that she supports, Judge Callahan

important to the business community as the

is also known as an untiring advocate for

Olympic medal is to athletes.

children’s rights and sexual abuse victims.

Fostering achievement and service for

A Stanford University graduate, Judge Callahan

nearly a quarter century

received her law degree at the University of

In the early 80s, the ATHENA Award was

Pacific’s McGeorge School of Law in 1975. Over

created to give more visibility to women

the last 34 years, such appointments as Pro Tem

around the globe who combined a collaborative

Justice to the California Supreme Court and

leadership style with a record of substantial

memberships to the Board of Governors and

community service. For nearly a quarter of a

California Judge Association have given her a

century, the Stockton Chamber of Commerce

broad range of expertise that she has applied to a

has bestowed this Award on deserving women

wide variety of business endeavors.

business leaders from a wide variety of sectors that include legislative, accounting, education,

Awarding a passion for

banking, law and medicine.

community service It may be the range of awards that Judge

This year the Chamber is celebrating the

Callahan has received that best reflects a

achievements of veteran businesswomen as well

leadership style that values community service.

as those women who are in the earlier stages

She has been recognized for her work in

of their careers by bestowing two awards, the

establishing the Victim-Witness Mobile Unit,

ATHENA and the ATHENA Young Professional

received the Susan B. Anthony Award for her

Leadership Awards.

legal services advocacy, the Juvenile Justice Community Award for her child abuse and

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sexual assault efforts and the Peacemaker of the

The 2009 ATHENA Award recipient is a woman

Year award from the San Joaquin Mediation Center.

Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce

It will come as no surprise that Judge Callahan’s name was one of a select group considered in the recent vetting process to replace Justice David Souter in the United States Supreme Court. Building a memorable legacy as judge, lecturer, instructor, wife, mother and proud Latina, Judge Connie Callahan: Stockton’s 2009 ATHENA Award recipient.

Jump-starting her success At an age when many young adults are still pondering which career path they should follow, Mimi Nguyen, the 2009 ATHENA Young Professional leadership Award winner, had sharply-defined goals: she had already written and received a $2.2 million dollar grant for the building of the City of Stockton’s Teen Center.

It may be the range of awards that Judge Callahan has received that best reflects a leadership style that values community service.

This achievement set her well on her way to establishing a pattern of community service that

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has only broadened and intensified with time.

Leading the Way

Volunteerism was an early habit for Nguyen Trained in Taekwondo, she earned her Girl Scout Gold Award by teaching free workshops that helped women and girls feel more confident and safe in their surroundings. These days Nguyen can be found volunteer coaching underprivileged children for Stockton Gymnastics. A first generation American who knows firsthand the struggles of immigrants to assimilate in American society, Nguyen is in demand as a motivational speaker. She has been invited to be a keynote speaker at the Asian Pacific Islander Youth Summit, Youth in Government Day as well as the Japanese American Youth Scholarship Luncheon.

Currently the Economic Development Director and the Human Resource Director for the Downtown Stockton Alliance, Nguyen is also a very visible business leader, representing the interests of one thousand business and property owners. While she was the Alliance’s Events Coordinator, she completely reorganized the Farmer’s Market and led the effort to obtain its Market Certification. Her vision to make the Market a magnet for community spirit has been validated with the enthusiastic public response to such crowd-pleasing events as an Elvis Look-A-Like and salsa contests, and a nutrition fair. Nguyen is also credited with the success of the Downtown Cinema Plaza music series that attracts a large and diverse following.

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Conference & Visitors Bureau by: Wes Rhea

Both restaurants and patrons were pleased with www.StocktonRestaurantWeek.com as the source for all of the week’s info.

Look for Stockton Restaurant Week again next September, and maybe something similar this spring. Stay tuned.

Stockton Restaurant Week

Two Events Coming this Month to the San Joaquin Fairgrounds

Stockton Restaurant Week, which was September 20-26, was a huge success. In the end, 22 restaurants participated from

99 Renaissance Festival - Nov. 14-15, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. This first

throughout Stockton in this inaugural event. Turnout was strong

time event for Stockton will feature a variety of vendors and great

and our survey showed that over 75% of restaurants experienced

food, entertainment from the Village Blacksmith, stilt walking,

an increase in business of 20% or greater. One restaurant noted

a fire breathing juggler, a hypnotist, story-tellers, musicians,

that they experienced “almost double the average weekly sales

specialty acrobats, a comedy stage show and the infamous Troll.

of the last three months.” Many participating restaurants served

There will be activities of the time for children of all ages. Various

from 300-500 Stockton Restaurant Week specials during the week.

Guilds will also perform re-enactments and share history with visitors. For more info visit www.99renaissancefestival.com.

One of the comments from our patron survey noted, “I tried restaurants that I had been meaning to go to--the Week gave me

San Joaquin Kennel Club Show - November 22-23. This annual

an “excuse” to go. All the restaurants were good, and I enjoyed

event features over 3,000 entries of top dogs from all over the

the experiences. All the restaurants I went to are added to my “go

country, with judges from all over the US. The show, which is free

to” list--I will continue to patronize all of them.” Also from our

to the public, starts at 8:30 a.m. and finishes with “Best in Show”

patron survey, 65% of patrons visited two or more restaurants with

around 5:30 p.m. San Joaquin Kennel Club has been recognized by

10% visiting four or more. Most say they participated to support

the American Kennel Club since 1917 and is one of the oldest in

the local restaurant scene.

the country. For more info, visit www.sanjoaquinkc.org.

Stockton Conference & Visitors Bureau Website Receives National Recognition www.VisitStockton.org, the Stockton Conference & Visitors Bureau website that promotes Stockton to the world was recently recognized with a Travel Standard of Excellence Award for Outstanding Achievement in Web Development by the national Web Marketing Association. The annual WebAward Competition is the premier award recognition program for Web developers and marketers worldwide with over 2,000 entries from 45 countries this year. The Stockton Conference & Visitors Bureau partnered with TIG Global, a leader in hospitality and tourism marketing to produce the new site which launched in March 2009.

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News Briefs

Submission Guidelines: News Briefs must be submitted before the 6th of each month to schamber@stocktonchamber.org. Please put “PORT O CALL” in the subject line. Submissions must be no longer than 50 words total and should include contact information. News Briefs will be included on a space available basis and may be edited for content.

The Stockton Symphony presents “Serenade for the Soul,” on Thursday,

Thanksgiving basket give-a-way on Monday November 23rd. We

November 19th at 8 p.m. and Saturday, November 21st at 6 p.m.

are expecting to serve over 1,200 families. Items can be dropped

Symphony members Jennifer Olson and Motoshi Kosako will be

off until November 20th to 7 W. Scotts Ave. For information call

featured soloists in Mozart’s works by Brahms and Lopez. Performances

the Emergency Food Bank at 209-464-7369.

will take place at San Joaquin Delta College – Atherton Auditorium. For more info, call 209-951-0196 or visit www.StocktonSymphony.com.

Maestro Peter Jaffe presents a preview of Don Giovanni at the December 2nd luncheon meeting of the Stockton Women’s Net-

Tuesday, November 24th at 6 p.m., is the Hospice of San Joaquin

work. Unique gift items will be for sale luncheon. Shopping and

Tree of Lights – 21st Annual Stockton Lighting Ceremony, at

networking begins at 10:30 at Elkhorn Country Club. Please visit

San Joaquin Delta College (entrance at Pacific & Yokuts). Names

www.stocktonwomensnetwork.org for more information.

of honorees and donors are placed at the base of the Tree which remains lit throughout the holiday season. For more information

The Greater Stockton Employer Advisory Council (GSEAC) announce

call Carolyn Gomes at 209-922-0242 or visit www.HospiceSJ.org.

its monthly meeting, featuring Michael Turpin on Friday, November 20th, 7:15 a.m. at the Stockton Golf & Country Club, 3800 W. Country

The Emergency Food Bank is in URGENT need of

Club Blvd. For reservations or membership information, call Colleen

10-12lb turkeys, hams and non-perishable food items for our

Martin at 209-825-2723 or visit www.Stockton.CEAC.org.

www.stocktonchamber.org www.visitstockton.org

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CEO’s Column Cont’d from pg. 6 our host families as well as the program prepared for us.

one canal were a sign of the changing economic activities.

It started on Monday morning with a visit to City Hall where

During the visit to the University of Pacific we learned about

the Mayor (Mrs. Ann Johnston) received us and gave a short

the educational system in California and were impressed by

introduction of how the City Council meeting works. Mayor

the attractive campus. In Switzerland, most universities are

Johnston presented the major project under way in the City of

located in city centres and offer only a very limited number of

Stockton. We where most impressed by the way in which the

dormitories.

town centre was developed as the economic basis of the City changed. The students were then allowed to take the seats of

One evening we were all invited to a baseball game of the

the Town Council members and mimicked a session.

Stockton Ports. While none of us is a baseball expert we still enjoyed the atmosphere of the crowd and the modern stadium.

During the following guided walking tour through the town

We cheered and sang and helped the Ports as much as we

centre we could in life experience what we had seen before in

could but did not prevent the home team from losing the

the presentation: An attractive combination of parks, water

game.

ways and urbanism. The many canals and lakes provide for a truly enjoyable environment which we later could appreciate

Stockton caters not only to the sports buff but also to those

at one of the host’s home on the lake side.

interested in culture and history. A tour to the Haggin Museum was a testimony to this. The exhibits led us back to

A boat tour on a 48’ private motor yacht in the river delta and

the time of the gold rush and the foundation of the City of

later water skiing and wave boarding demonstrated the high

Stockton.

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a very attractive city by all standards. It is certainly a plus for Stockton that a big urban centre is within easy reach for those who look for commerce, culture and entertainment. People can thus have both: the tranquillity of living in suburbia and at the lake side and a bubbling city nearby.

Should anybody ask us again “Stockton, what is there to see?” we now would happily answer: “Just go there, you will be surprised!”

Calendar

November 2009 Highlights 11/6 - Port O Call Submission Deadline 11/11 - Chamber Offices Closed 11/19 - ATHENA Luncheon - 11:30am-1:30pm @Stockton Golf and Country Club 11/26-27 - Chamber Offices Closed

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Chamber Networking Mixer - 5 PM @ Lodi Memorial Hospital, Stockton Location

6

Port O Call Submission Deadline

11

Chamber Offices Closed in Observance of Veteran’s Day

12

Manufacturers Industrial Distribution Roundtable 7:30 AM @ TBA Chamber Executive Committee - 7 AM @ SGCC

13

Government Relations Council - 7:30 AM @ Chamber Conference Room

16

Liaison Committee - 12 PM @ Chamber Conference Room

18

Green Team San Joaquin - 9 AM @ Chamber Conference Room

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ATHENA Luncheon - 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM @ SGCC Chamber Board Meeting - 4 PM @ Chamber Conference Room

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