September 2019

Member of the MonthKaiser Manufacturing, Inc.

Membership Drawing $1,100Member Primary Contact must be present to win

Sept. 5 to 7 p.m.

125 S. Hwy. 46

Keiser Manufacturing, Inc. (KMI) is a 3rd generation, family-owned company that was built on a core tradition. As the baton was handed off to each owner, the values were also handed off. Today, these values are upheld by doing the job right and doing it the first time. We still hold this tradition while we strive to build new ones that continually improve operations.

Our core work began in the oil industry where we make high production valve seals and operator components that open and close valves. We are gaining momentum as we diversify into other business categories and we now make parts for the industrial, commercial aviation and military sectors.

At KMI, we are focused on innovating new methods of manufacturing with an emphasis on greater efficiency and quality. This

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS

BOARDRandy Bennett

Betsy FloodRoger GonzalesTammi Guthrie

Austen HillNatalie Jones

Bill Lewis

Breane NavarroLarry New

Robert RaetzschLenny Scott

Bill VanderWaalBrian Wallace

PresidentKendy Gravett, IOM kendy@seguinchamber.com

Communications DirectorDana Hall dana@seguinchamber.com

Membership & Events ManagerGeorgia An Hester georgia@seguinchamber.com

Business ManagerClaudia Loera claudia@seguinchamber.com

Administrative AssistantNohemi Valles cofc@seguinchamber.com

CHAMBER STAFF

CHAIRElaine BennettCHAIR-ELECTDoug ParkerPAST CHAIR Mary Andrews

VICE CHAIRSLea PhelpsElizabeth SepulvedaWayne Windle

TREASURERLisa Fedor

ASST. TREASURERSebie Kirkland

Our Mission: To promote and strengthen the prosperity of our members

and our community. Our Vision:

To make Seguin the best choice to live, work, play and prosper.

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Committee Meetings at the Chamber unless otherwise noted

Tues., Sept. 3 - Public Affairs, 7 a.m., The Hon. John Kuempel will present outcomes from the 86th Legislative SessionWed., Sept. 4 - Monthly Luncheon, 11:30 a.m., Silver CenterWed., Sept. 4 - Hotshot’s Committee, 3 p.m.Sat & Sun., Sept. 7 & 8 - Leadership Seguin Retreat Mon., Sept. 9 - Ambassadors, Noon, TownePlace SuitesTue., Sept. 10 - Annual Banquet Committee, 11 a.m.Wed., Sept. 11 - Showcase Seguin Committee, NoonWed., Sept. 11 - Executive Committee Meeting, 3 p.m. Thurs., Sept. 12 - Ribbon Cutting, GC Floors, 10 a.m., 1022 N. King St.Thurs., Sept. 12 - Mixer, Spirit of Texas Bank (formerly First National Bank of Beeville), 5 p.m., 125 S. Hwy 46Fri., Sept. 13 - Help Seguin Shine Applications deadlineWed., Sept. 18 - Board of Directors Retreat, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., LibraryThurs., Sept. 19 - Leadership Seguin Tour DayTues., Sept. 24 - 99th Annual Seguin Chamber Banquet, 6 p.m. Coliseum Wed., Sept. 25 - CTE Showcase, 6 p.m.Mon., Sept. 30 - SAYLA Graduation, 5:30 p.m., GBRA River Annex

Chamber CalendarThe September Ambassador Focus is

on Marilyn Naumann, who returned to being an Ambassador earlier this year. She previously served from 1994 to 2000.

Retired after 43 years in the banking industry, Naumann enjoys representing the Chamber and promoting Seguin.

Naumann also volunteers with Christ Lutheran Church in Elm Creek, New Berlin Volunteer Fire Department’s Sausage Supper, the Seguin Heritage Museum, National Association of Women Business Owners Scholarship Committee. Until recently, Naumann raised goats and donkeys, but now spend time at Chamber and Heritage Museum events. Naumann enjoys the family atmosphere of the area and says it’s a “good wholesome place to raise a family. There are good people and good community support here.”

Ambassador Focus - Marilyn Naumann

June Ambassador of the MonthMaria Castilleja of Wells Fargo Bank

July Ambassador of the MonthMary Hargrave of GC United Way

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Congrats on the upgrades, Zips Car Wash!District Manager John Gaitan is pictured cutting the ribbon to celebrate a ton of upgrades at Zips Car Wash, 256 S. Hwy. 123 Bypass. “At Zips, we’re working every day to make the communities we serve a better place. We’re offering programs for the youngest drivers to encourage safety on the roads through our Drive Clean® Initiative. For those who need to raise money for their local organization, ZipsCares can get you well on your way. And, for large employers our ZipsPerks program allows businesses to offer their team members a pricing Perk.”“Across the Mid-west and Southeast we’re making our stores a collection site for homeless shelters and food banks. Each time you visit a Zips Car Wash and invest in your vehicle maintenance, you’re helping us improve your community through our efforts to give back. Join the movement to make our towns a better place to live. Here’s what we’ve given back so far this year. Help us keep the number ticking!” So far this year, Zips has given back more than $761,000 to their communities.Learn more at https://www.zipscarwash.com/ or call (830) 463-0554.

Welcome to the Chamber, Reneau FarmsIn 2010, Kyle and Tracie Reneau purchased the family farm as they were wanting a place to raise their growing family. They immediately began working on restoring the original homestead that was built in 1856. Not long after they finished the restoration, a fire destroyed the home and all possessions. After the complete loss, the decision was made to honor the legacy their family built by creating a one-of-a-kind rustic event venue. And so, “The Barn” was built, which includes: high cathedral ceilings, two garage style doors that let in fresh air and natural light, walls that make decorating easy, a stage with a projector that is great for live music and/or training materials, and the wide-open epoxy floor that can be utilized as a dance floor, conference room, auctions and so much more. Pictured, Jessica Ramirez, Director of Operations, is cutting the ribbon to be welcomed to the Seguin Chamber. For more information about the Event Facility - including a galley of past events, visit www.reneaufarms.com or call Jessica at (830) 423-5066. Reneau Farms is at 1850 Schwarzlose Rd.

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A RESOLUTION BY THE SEGUIN AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCEOPPOSING THE DECISION BY GUADALUPE BLANCO RIVER

AUTHORITY TO DEWATER LAKE MCQUEENEY, LAKE PLACID, MEADOWLAKE AND OTHER MATTERS IN CONNECTION

THEREWITH.

WHEREAS, the Vision of the Seguin Area Chamber of Commerce is to make Seguin the best choice to live, work, play and prosper; and

WHEREAS, the Mission of the Seguin Area Chamber of Commerce is to promote and strengthen the prosperity of our members and our community; and

WHEREAS, the lake systems in Guadalupe County are a vital and attractive natural resource; andWHEREAS, the lake systems in Guadalupe County have a substantial contribution to the tax revenue of our school dis-

tricts, municipalities and county government; andWHEREAS, the lake systems in Guadalupe County attract and benefit economic development efforts in our region; andWHEREAS, the lake systems in Guadalupe County result in significant tourism and new dollars entering our community

to the benefit of small businesses and large businesses alike; andWHEREAS, the access to water from the Guadalupe River and our lake systems is essential to the maintenance and safety

of properties in and around those systems; andWHEREAS, draining the lakes and any failure to repair the dams on the lakes would result in a significant negative

impact to the natural environment; andWHEREAS, our efforts to attract and retain good jobs for the community will be impeded by the draining of the lakes and

any failure to revitalize the lake system; andWHEREAS, we support any efforts to evaluate safety measurements to be taken to reduce the potential dangers of injuries

resulting from a dam collapse. WHEREAS, a majority of members of the Seguin Area Chamber of Commerce believe the dewatering of the Guadalupe

County lakes will negatively impact the prosperity of Chamber members and the entire Seguin community. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SEGUIN AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE THAT:Section 1: The Seguin Area Chamber of Commerce hereby finds that it is in the best interest of the

Chamber and its members to join in the efforts, along with all governmental, regulatory and impacted par-ties working together expeditiously to develop a long-range plan with shared responsibility for preventing the collapse of our lakes and ensuring their revitalization.

Section 2: This Resolution shall be in force and effect from and after its final passage, and it is so resolved.PASSED AND ADOPTED, THIS 28th day of August, 2019.

Kendy Gravett, PresidentElaine Bennett, Chair of the Board

1916 Bar & Bistro at the AumontAmerican Cancer Society

Bertling Equipment Rental & RepairBluebonnet Chrysler Dodge

Career & Technology Dept. - SHSCircle N MazeCZ Floors, LLC

The Country Church Dale & Susan Dyess

Disabled American Veterans & Auxiliary Ch. 61EPS Bookkeeping

Friends of the LibraryGarrett Contracting, Inc.

Geronimo AlloysGuadalupe Valley Nursing Center

H-E-B Food StoreJack Walker CPA PC

Kirby’s Korner RestaurantLea Phelps - Keller Williams Heritage

M’Cheyl Cox - Keller Williams HeritageMarcus Jahns & Associates

Parker’s City PharmacyRave Gears, LLC

San Anthony JewelrySchertz Bank & Trust

Seguin Fabricators, LTDSeguin Family Medicine

Seguin Gazette

Serenity BoutiqueTri-County Surveying, Inc.

Zunker, Krohn, Vickers & Minton Optometrists

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Renewals

Plan Ahead99th Annual Banquet

Sept. 24, 2019

Monthly LuncheonSept. 4

Showcase SeguinFeb. 13, 2020

10th Annual Hotshot’s Fish Fry &

Washers Tournament

March 20, 2020

Law office of Kelly M. Cross

Kelly Cross P.O. Box 2753, Seguin

(210) 379-7631Attorneys

Roly Poly Plumbing LLC

Rory Hassold 1416 Doncaster Dr., Seguin

(830) 305-8827 www.facebook.com/ rolypoly.plumbing

Plumbing

Circle N MazeCaylin Herley 558 CR 345

LaVernia, TX 78121(210) 274-3816

www.circlenmaze.comEntertainment

Veritas Marketing

Solutions, LLCStephanie Skinner-Trotter

206 Club View W Seguin, TX 78155 (830) 255-7669

www.veritasmarketing solutions.com

Marketing Research & Marketing Companies

The Creation Company

Jeremy Wallace 2122 Rudling WaySeguin, TX 78155(210) 480-2405

www.thecreationco.comGraphic Design

The Seguin Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the availability of grants for groups that enhance the quality of life in Seguin. The source of funds is voluntary donations to the Help Seguin Shine Fund from City of Seguin utility customers or donations from individuals and businesses.

Your group can apply for a grant by proposing a project that will benefit the community as a whole, creates economic value to the city, and has visibility and impact. We are particularly interested in funding projects that demonstrate community involvement through the use of volunteers and show partnerships between community groups. We are looking for projects that will:

• Beautify or improve the general attractiveness of the city • Enhance Seguin’s parks• Enhance seasonal or permanent lighting or decorations• Improve city infrastructure or capital improvements• Enhance recreation for Seguin residents or visitors• Increase opportunities for tourism, sporting events, competitions,

conventions, or seminars These are reimbursement grants, usually in the $250 to $2,500 range.

You have one year to complete your project. If you cannot, you must request an extension in writing or your award funding will be forfeited. You must save your receipts from all expenses related to your project. After the project is finished, send a letter describing what you have accomplished and a photo to Help Seguin Shine at the Seguin Area Chamber of Commerce, 116 N. Camp Street, Seguin 78155. Attach copies of your receipts and total the amount you spent. When your award check is ready we will schedule a photograph and publicity for your efforts to beautify Seguin.

Projects funded in 2018 were Planters for Downtown Seguin, Texas Ranger Mural for the Seguin Commission on the Arts, Electrical Repairs at the Boys & Girls Club of South Central Texas, Awnings at Teatro de Artes and the Wildlife Viewing Area at the Seguin Outdoor Learning Center.

Projects are judged on their feasibility, cost-effectiveness, and community benefits. The Help Seguin Shine Task Force awards point for volunteerism, partnerships between community groups, enhancements to city park, seasonal or permanent lighting, capital improvements and increased opportunities for tourism, recreation, sporting events, competitions, conventions, seminars or meeting.

For an application, visit www.seguinchamber.com/news.Deadline is Sept. 13.

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model means that we are willing to leave behind some of the old ways of making things while reaching for new strategies to improve business. At the heart of our business is technology; it’s what drives our process but it’s also what enhances our creativity in solving new problems. 3D solid modeling software is used to design and make fixtures that hold parts while they are machined. We also utilize computer-aided manufacturing software which creates the programs to control computerized machines.

With 40 machines in 2 buildings occupying 26,000 square feet of combined production area, we have capability for small jobs and for high volume work. Our production machines are mostly computer numerically controlled (CNC) lathes and mills while 35% of our machines are manual types that are used to saw material, thread mill, gear hob and gun drill parts.

Several of our mills have robotic pallet systems that allow for unattended machining throughout the night. To measure our parts for dimensional accuracy, we use traditional measuring devices such as micrometers, calipers, thread gauges, etc. For parts with shapes that are difficult to measure, we use coordinate measurement machines (CMM’s) and light-based scanners that combine speed, accuracy and measurement reporting.

Established in Santa Ana, CA: 1950Moved to Westminster, CA: 1978Moved to Seguin TX: 1995Years in business: 69Number of Employees: 15

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