Ripon Chamber of Commerce 929 West Main Street

Inside this issue:

Service Clubs / Membership Renewal

2

Leadership Training 3

Announcements 4

President’s Circle / New Member

5

CEA Article 6

Advertising 7-8

Dates of Interest:

July 4 Parade, Fireworks Celebration Ripon Elementary

11 Super Business Networking Mixer

26 Installation Dinner

31 GRAND OPENING

Steckler Construction

August

1 Leadership Training Program

C O M M U N I C A T O R N E W S L E T T E R (209) 599-7519 Fax 1-888-556-4944 www.riponchamber.org

July 2012

Ripon Chamber of Commerce Annual Installation & Awards Dinner

Thursday, July 26, 2012 Spring Creek Golf & Country Club

Congratulations to the newly elected members of the Chamber Board of Directors:

Kevin Hawes—Ability Mortgage, John Mangelos—Barnwood Restaurant, and

Ed Ormonde—Chief of Police, Ripon Police Department, as well as our re-elected Board

members: Lori Adams—PMZ Realty, Leo Zuber—Retired Ripon Unified School District, and

Janell Zuidervaart—Friend’s Salon.

Please join us as they are sworn into office at our Annual Installation and Awards Dinner on

Thursday, July 26, 2012. The dinner will be at Spring Creek Golf & Country Club, 1580

Spring Creek Drive. Social hour begins at 6:00pm; Dinner at 7:00pm, and the presentation of

awards at 8:00pm. We will also be honoring the Business of the Year—Ability Mortgage,

Educator’s of the Year, Kathy Woodson– Ripon Unified School District - Park View

Elementary and Sherwin Heyboer -Ripon Christian Schools, Firefighter of the Year—

Volunteer Chad Cheek, Police Officer of the Year—Detective Sergeant Terri Jensen, and our

outgoing Board Members: Marge Imfeld, Cliff Jorgensen, and Ron Douma.

On Tuesday, July 10, 2012, the Board of Directors will elect new officers, and they

will be sworn in along with the new Board Members at the dinner.

Tickets are on sale now through July 17th, $30.00 per person at the Chamber office,

located at 929 W. Main Street. Tickets will not be available at the door. The deadline to

purchase tickets is Tuesday, July 17, 2012 so get your tickets today!

We want to extend an invitation not only to our members, but to the general public

to come join us for this special event.

C H A M B E R I N F O R M A T I O N

Thank You for renewing

your Membership in June

RIPON CHIROPRACTIC CLINIC

ABILITY MORTGAGE

REDI-MARK

INA’S TRAVEL CENTER

GUILD MORTGAGE

VERMEULEN & COMPANY AN ACCOUNTANCY CORPORATION

BARNWOOD RESTAURANT & CATERING

FRIENDS OF THE RIPON LIBRARY

TRAVAILLE & PHIPPEN, INC.

TRI VALLEY LENDING

HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS & SUITES

COMMODITY SERVICES

JACK TONE CROSSING CORP.

HERRIN CHIROPRACTIC

RIPON GRANGE #511

ASSEMBLYMEMBER BILL BERRYHILL

COLOR THE SKIES

COMP SECURE

RIPON ROTARY CLUB

TANA HENDERSON D.D.S., INC.

PIZZA PLUS

MICHAEL KASSO D.D.S., M.S.D.

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Welcome New Members

DALE’S GOURMET KETTLE POPCORN

RIDICULOUS BBQ & CATERING

HOSPICE OF SAN JOAQUIN

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

2011-2012

PRESIDENT

Marge Imfeld

Re/Max Executive

VICE PRESIDENT

Janell Zuidervaart

Friend’s Salon

TREASURER

Kristine Griesheimer

Oak Valley Community Bank

SECRETARY

Danielle Pierce

Bank of Stockton

GOVERNING BOARD OF

DIRECTORS 2010-2011

Lori Adams

PMZ Real Estate

Darryl Bartels

State Farm Insurance Agency

Helen Caetano

The Tank House Gift Shoppe

Ron Douma

Ina’s Travel Center

John Heida

Heida Computers

Cliff Jorgensen

Cliff Jorgensen Ins. Agency

Jake Parks

Jake’s Coffee, Tea & Sandwiches

Leo Zuber

Retired Superintendent

Ripon Unified School District

CHAMBER STAFF

Sandra Carhart

Interim Executive Director

Bonnie Nutt

Administrative Assistant

RIPON COMMUNICATOR (USPS 0045)

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P.O. Box 327, Ripon, CA 95366

(209) 599-7519

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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:

Sam Carhart

call (209) 599-7519 or write P.O. Box 327,

Ripon, CA 95366

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.

MEMBER SERVICE CLUBS

American Cancer Society Sandy Stoddard 209-941-2677 American Legion Post #190 James Moore 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 Garden Club Michele Bartels 209-609-1010 Ripon Grange #511 Patricia Ray 209-599-2554

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

LEADERSHIP TRAINING

For those of you who attended our last Quarterly Membership Meeting and enjoyed hearing Rex Osborn speak,

here is an opportunity for you to hear him again, and for those who weren’t in attendance don’t miss this

opportunity. Rex is presenting a Leadership Program August 1, 2012 at the Ripon Fire Training Room. Bring your

managers/supervisors! Chamber Member Price is $40.00 per person, Non-Chamber Member price is $50.00 per

person. This fee includes the training program and lunch provided by Jake’s Coffee, Tea, and Sandwiches.

Complete the above registration form and return with payment to the Ripon Chamber Office by July 27, 2012, or

call 209-599-7519. Seating is limited. Register Today!

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Mario’s Family Restaurant Opens for Dinner

Starting Saturday, June 30th, 2012

Mario’s Family Restaurant will be open from

8:00am—8:00pm seven days a week for

breakfast—lunch—dinner

Dinner Specials beginning June 30th

4:00pm—8:00pm

See insert

Friday, July 13th, 2012Friday, July 13th, 2012Friday, July 13th, 2012Friday, July 13th, 2012

Hosted by:Hosted by:Hosted by:Hosted by:

Silverado Building MaterialsSilverado Building MaterialsSilverado Building MaterialsSilverado Building Materials

460 S. Stockton Ave., Ripon460 S. Stockton Ave., Ripon460 S. Stockton Ave., Ripon460 S. Stockton Ave., Ripon

7:45am7:45am7:45am7:45am

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL GROUP

Invites you to attend an 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. Wilma Ave., Suite A1, Ripon

Kendra Raya

RSVP TO: 209-481-2589 on or before 8/6/2012

Celebrate Ripon 4th of July 2012 Celebrate Ripon 4th of July 2012 Celebrate Ripon 4th of July 2012 Celebrate Ripon 4th of July 2012

Hometown Style with the Return Hometown Style with the Return Hometown Style with the Return Hometown Style with the Return

of the Parade, Food Vendors, of the Parade, Food Vendors, of the Parade, Food Vendors, of the Parade, Food Vendors,

Bounce House, Kid Games, and Bounce House, Kid Games, and Bounce House, Kid Games, and Bounce House, Kid Games, and

more at Ripon Elementary. Fun more at Ripon Elementary. Fun more at Ripon Elementary. Fun more at Ripon Elementary. Fun

begins at 3:30pm, parade at begins at 3:30pm, parade at begins at 3:30pm, parade at begins at 3:30pm, parade at

5:00pm. Bring your lawn 5:00pm. Bring your lawn 5:00pm. Bring your lawn 5:00pm. Bring your lawn

chairs for the fireworks show! chairs for the fireworks show! chairs for the fireworks show! chairs for the fireworks show!

$1000 RAFFLE PRIZE$1000 RAFFLE PRIZE$1000 RAFFLE PRIZE$1000 RAFFLE PRIZE

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Let’s Go Out to the Ballgame! 2012 Modesto Nuts

Saturday, July 28, 2012 7:05pm

Help support Ripon’s American Legion Post

190 And have a great time!

Clinton McCausland Post No. 190 has partnered

with the Modesto Nuts for a fun night at the ballpark. Proceeds will support the various

charitable programs of the Post. So bring your family and friends while supporting the organization at the same time. $7 Preferred Grandstand tickets are available for purchase right now! Buy tickets at the American Legion Post 190 Fireworks stand, or at their booth at the Farmers Market on July 19th

and 26th.

For more information go to www.riponpost190.org

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LIFE TIME CHAMBER MEMBERS

Harvey Douma, Art Weststeyn, &

Frank Zumstein

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:

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

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

P R E S I D E N T ’ S C I R C L E P R E S I D E N T ’ S C I R C L E P R E S I D E N T ’ S C I R C L E

M E M B E R SM E M B E R SM E M B E R S

Schedule Your Event with the Chamber

(209) 599-7519 Fax: 1-888-556-4944

NEW CHAMBER MEMBERNEW CHAMBER MEMBERNEW CHAMBER MEMBERNEW CHAMBER MEMBER

Steckler Construction Inc. is a family owned, full service

Licensed General Contractor specializing in Kitchen &

Bath Remodels. We’ve been in operation since 2004 but

are very excited about coming to the beautiful City of

Ripon. Steckler Construction’s new showroom will be

opening in late July with a Grand Opening on July 31,

2012. We are located at 447 S. Parallel Ave, Suite 5 and

will be offering remodel clients as well as retail clients’ tile,

stone, wood, granite, quartz, cabinetry and much more at

affordable prices.

Steckler Construction believes your home is too important

to trust to just any contractor, rely on Steckler Construction

Inc. to get the job done. Our team is with you from start to

finish. We are there up-front to listen to your needs to

ensure both the client and the project receive the personal

attention they deserve.

Steckler Construction Inc. is in this business because it’s

what we love to do. The way we see it, quality is not an

option, it’s an obligation. As a successful homebuilder

Project Manager for over a decade, Mike Steckler

established Steckler Construction Inc. in 2004 as the need

for remodeling rose. Our team now includes Mike's wife,

Keri who has worked in the construction industry for over a

decade herself, over 8 years were with one of the nation’s

top homebuilders and now as an Interior Designer.

Together Mike and Keri have over 20 years of experience

in construction development, scheduling, safety, customer

service and maintaining excellent contractor relations.

Steckler Construction is now focused on kitchen and

bathroom remodeling projects. That’s what we do….we

take pride in exceeding your expectations, just ask our

satisfied customers! Call (800) 603-MYGC and see what

Steckler Construction can do for you!

We look forward to becoming a part of this community for

many happy years to come.

STECKLER

CONSTRUCTION Mike & Keri Steckler

447 S. Parallel Avenue, Suite 5A Ripon, CA. 95366 1-800-603-6942

keri@stecklerconstruction.com www.stecklerconstruction.com

Thank you to all who

contributed to the

Annual 4th of July

FIREWORKS 2012!!

Have a Safe & Happy 4th of July!

You’ve heard the horror stories: An attorney mails you a letter stating that your handicapped parking spaces are not in compliance with ADA requirements. They ask you to pay

them to make this problem go away. You wonder if you are being scammed or if you have a legitimate ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) violation on your hands. What should you do? Myth Buster #1: The ADA is more employer friendly than you may have been led to believe. Not only is there a toll-free line you can call to ask ADA questions and get timely answers, but there are also free publications available to small businesses to help you be proactive and informed about what the ADA requires for existing facilities. Before you panic, CEA recommends you first arm yourself with the following information: The ADA Guide for Small Business. This guide presents an informal overview of the basic ADA requirements for small businesses who provide goods or services to the public. The guide omits many of the legal terms found in the ADA, but it references key sections of the regulations. Myth Buster #2: The ADA understands it is not possible for many businesses, especially small businesses, to make their facilities fully accessible. They can help you make improvements easily and with little expense. The ADA only requires that accessibility be “improved without taking on excessive expenses that could harm the business.” They also understand that these improvements may be an on-going process. Myth buster #3: The ADA is more interested in seeing a business make progress on their ADA “to-do list” as opposed to expecting everything to be in full compliance today. The primary way a business owner can improve accessibility is to “remove physical barriers that are readily achievable.” An example of this might be repainting parking lot lines so that they meet ADA requirements and allow people in wheelchairs to safely exit a vehicle. You can print out a complete copy of the ADA Guide for Small Business at: www.ada.gov/smbusgd.pdf . The ADA Checklist for Readily Achievable Barrier Removal. This guide is written in a checklist format and details some of the more common requirements found in the ADA Standards for Accessible Design (Standards). Myth Buster #4: This publication reminds employers that full compliance is only required for new construction and alterations. The requirements presented in the guide are designed to help employers determine what may be readily achievable barrier removal for existing facilities. You can print out this checklist at: www.ada.gov/racheck.pdf and use the ADA Guide For Small Business as a reference guide.

Myth Busters About the ADA

CEA also recommends your use the ADA Technical Assistance Updates. ADA-TA is a series of technical assistance updates from the Disability Rights Section of the Civil Rights Division of the Department and provides practical information on how to comply with the ADA. Myth Buster #5: The goal of the series is to clarify misunderstandings about the requirements of the ADA and to highlight its flexible, common sense approach to accessibility. TA updates have two standard features: Common Questions (which include questions received through complaints and calls to their information line) and Design Details (supplemental information and illustrations of specific design requirements). Print this out: http://www.ada.gov/adata1.pdf Still Nervous? For free answers to questions about the

ADA or to learn more about the law, call the ADA Information Line toll-free at 1-800-514-0301

For added protection, employers can also call in a certified assessment specialist. SB1608 encourages employers to get Certified Access Specialist Program (CASP) Inspections. Find a consultant in your area from the CA state architect website: https://www.apps.dgs.ca.gov/casp/casp_certified_list.aspx

www.employers.org 800.399.5331

~ THANK YOU ~

MARGE IMFELD

I would personally like to thank Marge Imfeld, as she leaves the

Chamber, for being such a great mentor to me during my

Interim Position. I am so grateful for all her help and

encouragement. Her guidance and support have been extremely

beneficial to me over these past six months. She has been such a

pleasure to work with and she will definitely be missed around

the office. Enjoy your retirement Marge!

Best Wishes,

Sam Carhart

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