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The 2020 Board of Directors for the Greater Tehachapi Chamber of Commerce were officially installed on Saturday, February 1, 2020 at Stallion Springs Community Center.

Pete Sturn served as the Master of Ceremonies and Assemblyman Vince Fong performed the swearing in of the incoming Board including 2020 Chairperson of the Board, Stephanie Garcia, Tehachapi News; Chair-Elect, Liz Trejo, Big Papa's Steakhouse; Treasurer, Carolyn Wiles, Terra-Gen Operating Company and the entire Board of Directors-Susan Abrego, 1st Priority Vehicle Registraion Service; Jessica Davidson, AltaOne Federal Credit Union; Kellie Dudevoir, Canine Creek Pet Wash & Boutique and Jim Miller, Race Communications.

The evening also included the recognition of the 2020 Citizen of the Year, Carl Gehricke; 2020 Small Business of the Year, Ashmore Motors; 2020 Large Business of the Year, Kaiser Permanente and 2019 Ambassador of the Year Tina Larson.

The Chamber was honored to haveAssemblyman Vince Fong; Supervisor Zack Scrivner; Mayor Susan Wiggins; Council- members Michael Davies and Joan Pogan Cord; Greg Garrett, Tehachapi City Manager; Aaron Falk representing Congressman McCarthy's Office; Mia Cifuentes representing Assemblyman Fong's Office and Tracey Reynolds representing Senator Shannon Grove in attendance.

The evening’s honorees received certificates of recognition from Congressman Kevin McCarthy, Senator Shannon Grove, Assemblyman Vince Fong, Supervisor Zack Scrivner, the City of Tehachapi, the Greater Tehachapi Chamber of Commerce, and the Tehachapi News.

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ChairpersonStephanie GarciaTehachapi News

Chair ElectLiz Trejo

Big Papa's Steakhouse

TreasurerCarolyn Wiles

Terra-Gen Operating Company

• Directors •Susan Abrego

1st Priority Vehicle Registration Service

Jessica DavidsonAltaOne Federal Credit Union

Kellie DudevoirCanine Creek Pet Wash & Boutique

Jim MillerRace Communications

Ida PerkinsPresident

Lourine HallReceptionist

2020Board of Directors

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Please join the Greater Tehachapi Chamber of Commerce at our March Chamber Luncheon on Tuesday, March 17, 2020 12:00 p.m. at Big Papa's Steakhouse 1001 W. Tehachapi Blvd, Ste C-200. Our guest speaker will be Stacey Larson-Everson, Superintendent Tehachapi Unified School District. Stacey will be providing an update on the School District. Mrs. Larson-Everson is a thirty one year veteran of public education. She began her teaching career as a bilingual kindergarten teacher in the Santa Ana Unified School District. She later went on to serve in a variety of school district and county office leadership roles including eight years as Director of State and Federal Programs for Fallbrook Union Elementary School District, and four years as Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services for Bellflower Unified School District. She also served as an administrator of countywide programs for Orange County Department of Education. Mrs. Larson-Everson holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Spanish and a Master’s of Science in Educational Leadership. She joined Tehachapi Unified School District on July 1, 2019 as the District Superintendent of Schools. She lives in Tehachapi with her husband Lance and her dog Zeus. She has four children and two grandchildren ages seven and 10 months. The cost is $15 for Chamber Members, $20 for Non-Chamber members, which includes lunch. Reservations are required. Please make your reservation by calling the Chamber at 661-822-4180. Reservation deadline is Thursday, March 12, 2020.

Monthly Network Luncheon

209 E Tehachapi BlvdP.O. Box 401

Tehachapi, CA 93581661 822-4180

Fax 661 822-9036www.tehachapi.com

Hours: Mon. - Thurs. 10 AM - 4 PMClosed 1 - 2 PM for lunch

Hours subject to change for Chamber events

Stacey Larson-Everson, SuperintendentTehachapi Unified School District

Reserve your space in the 2020 Tehachapi Visitor Guide, published by the Tehachapi News for over 18 years. The Tehachapi Visitor Guide is well known, reliable and consistent.

Tehachapi Visitor Guide is an annual full color, glossy magazine-style publication. This is an excellent opportunity to feature all that Tehachapi has to offer.

• 43,000 copies will be printed and distributed • A copy will be inserted in The Bakersfield Californian's Saturday edition. • A digital copy will be on the Visit Tehachapi app and Issuu.com • Copies will be in racks, at the Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center.

Don't miss the April 17 deadline for the May 15 publication.

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The Greater Tehachapi Chamber of Commerce would like to extend a gracious thank you to the evenings sponsors: Adventist Health Tehachapi Valley, AltaOne Federal Credit Union, AMA Homes, Inc., Big Papa's Steakhouse, City of Tehachapi, iHeart Media, P-Dubs Brew Pub, P-Dubs on Hubs, Race Communications, Southern California Edison, Tehachapi News, The Heat Source and Terra-Gen Operating Company.

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Carl Gehricke2020 Citizen of the Year

Ashmore Motors2020 Small Business of the Year

Kaiser Permanente2020 Large Business of the Year

Tina Larson2019 Ambassador of the Year

Licensed and Bonded By dMV RenewaLs & TRansfeRs

20725 souTh sT, sTe 12, Tehachapi, caSusan Abrego661-823-4278

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Greg GarrettTehachapi City Manager One of the benefits of being City Manager is interaction with the public and more importantly with the local organizations that support our City with their work and services to the residents. One of those groups is the Tehachapi Senior Center, an organization that provides a multitude of services to our senior citizen community. Through a part- nership with the City of Tehachapi they operate the Senior Center located at 500 East ‘F’ Street.The first Wednesday at Noon every month they have a board meet-ing that’s open to the public. This is where the important business is conducted, it includes setting the menu for their monthly social and fundraising dinner and plenty of time for good-natured rib-bing and fun. I’ll be honest, of the many board meetings I attend, this is one of the most entertaining and encouraging meetings I have the pleasure of being at. This group is so involved in the se-nior center operations, the health of their members and providing services to the community; it’s refreshing for sure.Lewis Brown serves as the President and is involved in every-thing around the center. Nobody lives there but sometimes I don’t think he actually goes home, there always seems to be a project Mr. Brown is working on to make the center even better. The City contributes as well with maintenance of the facility and sometimes purchasing new equipment for their kitchen when needed. There’s a great board of directors behind Mr. Brown including Vice President Gwladys Peterson, Treasurer Judith Kennedy, Secre-tary Maggie Keeler, Directors Sally Errecart, Louise O’Donnell, Carolyn Scott, Nathan Walton, Vicki Tones, Sandie Shultis and alternates Kaelene Swanson and Linda Morgan. Patty Scott is the office manager at the Senior Center and can be reached at 822-6255 Monday-Friday from 10am-2pm.I can’t say enough about the offerings this group helps facilitate. There are daily activities Monday through Friday at the center which include dominoes, line dancing, yoga, cards and other classes. Additionally there is lunch served daily in partnership with the Kern County Aging and Adult Services department. The suggested donation is $3 for those over 60 years of age and $6 for those under 60. They ask that a reservation be made by calling 822-6255 so they can ensure they have enough food for everyone.As I mentioned earlier there is a monthly fundraising dinner held on the third Friday evening of every month. This meal gets a lot of special attention by the board of directors who consider every detail and combination of food for the attendees to make sure it’s the best meal possible. This month’s menu includes corned beef and cabbage and will be held on March 20th at 5 P.M. Dinner is $10 per person and reservations are required as well.There are plenty of other resources available at the center includ-ing the monthly “Scoop” newsletter that includes articles for seniors, daily menus, activities, recipes and businesses that offer senior discounts and coupons. It’s all put together by the staff under editor Gene Dallachie with the intent of providing the help seniors need, again it’s an encouraging endeavor put together by these wonderful people.As with all of our community organizations I can’t thank them enough for their help, support and companionship they provide the City and one another. This is a great organization that I would encourage you to either support with donations, or participate in if you are a senior citizen yourself. I’m pretty sure you’ll be happy by doing either.

City of Tehachapi Luncheon Business Card Winner

Authentic German Bakery with Old-World CharmKohnen’s Country BakeryKohnen’s Country Bakery has been Tehachapi’s most popular local and tourist spot since they first opened their doors in 2004. Thomas and Colleen Kohnen began their bakery business first in Ojai, CA when they took over operation of the land-mark Bill Baker bakery in 1989, just a few months after they were married. After operating Bill Baker successfully for nearly 15 years, they were forced to vacate their historic bakery when the building was sold. An Ojai neighbor’s suggestion lured them to Tehachapi. They were thrilled to discover better housing prices, a friendly community just right for raising their two children, and an old potato pack-inghouse and antique shed in desperate need of renovation. The decision was an easy one. After a few months of renovation, they opened a new contemporary German bakery designed with Old-World charm – Kohnen’s Country Bakery.Thomas Kohnen, originally from Bottrop, West Germany, has been creating delicious breads and pastries since 1977, when he started his apprenticeship as a Konditor (Confectionist) at the Franz Bergendahl Bacherrei, the biggest bakery in town, at the age of 15. After a short military service with the German Navy, he returned to working at Franz Bergendahl, where he was offered the opportunity to go on a training program in the United States. At age 22 he left his hometown and began his training in Santa Barbara and Ventura Counties. During that time, he met Colleen, a native California girl, who became his wife in October of 1988.Honoring his German food traditions Thomas makes every batch from scratch – including some 20 varieties of arti-san breads dense with whole grains, full flavors, and crisp crusts. Kohnen’s offers fresh bread baked daily, including crusty rye, basil-barley garden, six-grain, sun dried tomato, delicate cinnamon raisin, and even pizza bread, not to mention pretzels, boiled-then-baked bagels and Brötchen – traditional, crusty German breakfast rolls.Desserts are gorgeous and irresistible, too. A few temptations are cinnamon crisps, cream puffs and espresso chocolate chip cookies. The cafe also serves fresh-made soups and sandwiches using Kohnen’s breads for take-out, dining inside or on their expansive patio overlooking the Boulevard.Be sure to stop into Kohnen’s Country Bakery today for breakfast, lunch, a refreshing soda or iced tea, or a delicious dessert pastry.

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March Membership Anniversaries40 YearsSouthern California Gas Co31 YearsCentury Glass30 YearsAsian Health Project & SB First Cook27 YearsRE/MAX Tehachapi/Diana WilliamsSierra Family CareTehachapi Valley Healthcare District26 YearsHenry's CafeVillage Grille25 YearsB S & E Rents23 YearsTacos Samich19 YearsHaddad DodgeFiddler's Crossing/Mountain MusicThe Loop Newspaper17 YearsColdwell Banker Best Realty/Carol ChaseTehachapi Valley Recreation & Park District

16 YearsWood Family Funeral Service, Inc.14 YearsTehachapi Pet Lodge & Outfitters13 YearsAspen Builders, Inc.12 YearsThe Heat SourceKern Economic Development CorpTehachapi Cleaning ProZTriassic Vineyards10 YearsAdorable AlpacasBig 5 Sporting GoodsJennifer's TerraceMoses/Master Carpet8 YearsMountain Vista Senior Care, LLCNational University7 YearsLaw Office of Young Wooldridge1 YearLifetime Events

Welcome Our Newest Members

Bank of the WestMaggie Hovian758 Tucker Rd

Tehachapi CA 93561661-822-4491

Cornerstone Center for Counseling and Discipleship

Joshua Pierce20424 W Valley Blvd, Ste F

Tehachapi CA 93561661-750-0438

Koinonia Family ServicesMonica Colella

20432 Valley Blvd, Ste DTehachapi CA 93561

661-823-9738

Red House BBQMano Lujan

426 E Tehachapi BlvdTehachapi CA 93561

661-822-0772

The ShedMano Lujan

333 E Tehachapi BlvdTehachapi CA 93561

661-300-0770

Tower Electric, Inc.Tony Freeman

Tehachapi CA 93561661-810-3842

tehachapi.com working for our members

We'd like to share with you a summary of our website business directory

activity for February

Main Directory Search Page Visits

Alphabetical Listing SearchCategorical Listing SearchSearch ForNew Member ListingReferred to Member WebsiteEmails Sent to MembersMember Map Views

1,877

3,790194

1,895412

886,5111,623

Calls Placed to Members 727Category Sponsor Ad 43

Congressman McCarthy & Supervisor Scrivner Monthly Office Hours

Tuesday, March 17, 2020

Congressman McCarthyChamber Office - 209 E. Tehachapi Blvd

10:30 - 11:30 AM 661-327-3611

Supervisor ScrivnerTehachapi Office - 414 W. Tehachapi Blvd, Unit H

1:30 - 3:00 PM 661-333-1821

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The following members renewed their commitment to the Chamber for 2020, from January 30, 2020 through February 25, 2020.

Please thank them for their support and patronize their businesses whenever possible!

Baymont Inn & Suites 1990Best Western Country Park Hotel 2004Dragonfly Networking & Social Media 2019Edward Jones Investments/Brandon Billings 2019Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott 2009Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites 2005Lance Patton Financial Planning 2008

SBS of Bakersfield 2019ServiceMaster at Bakersfield 2016South Street Digital, Inc. 2015SureStay Hotel by Best Western 1993Tehachapi Flower Shop/Downtown Yogurt 1988 Junction Vibe Solar 2018

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Chamber Member Celebrations

Chamber Directors Stephanie Garcia, Jessica Davidson, Carolyn Wiles and Liz Trejo; Chamber President Ida Perkins; Chamber Ambassadors Tina Larson, Carl Gehricke and Carol Duetsch along with Mayor Susan Wiggins and City Manager Greg Garrett joined Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Associated Real Estate for their Re-Branding Grand Opening on Thursday, February 13, 2020.

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Associated Real Estate is located at 787 W. Tehachapi Blvd, Ste B. For more information call 661-822-3500.Congratulations!!

GREATER TEHACHAPI CHAMBER OF COMMERCE CHAIRMAN'S CIRCLE

The Greater Tehachapi Chamber of Commerce is offering an opportunity for our members to enjoy more recognition, visibility and opportunities through our Chairman's Circle. The Chairman’s Circle offers a number of ways to market, advertise and promote your company on a regular consistent basis.

The Chairman’s Circle offers four specific packages ranging from $1000 to $7000. It is the Chamber's goal to help you develop an annual package of benefits that will raise the visibility of your company in the community. By strategically plan- ning your marketing and advertising activities in these areas, you can develop an individual campaign that will deliver bottom line benefits.

Chairman’s Circle members enjoy the convenience of a one-time all-inclusive transaction that insures representation at Chamber events, in its publications and on the Chamber’s website. This is a wonderful way to plan your budget each year. The Chairman’s Circle will not only let you plan for your sponsorships of annual events, but will also avoid those many calls individuals receive to gather support for the Chamber’s many great events.

Feel free to contact me with any questions regarding the Chairman’s Circle. I invite you to arrange a visit to discuss the benefits and privileges of membership in this special group of members who have made an annual commitment to support the Greater Tehachapi Chamber of Commerce through sponsorships and marketing opportunities. I look forward to working with you on a program to enhance your company’s recognition and visibility in our community.

Ida PerkinsPresident(661) 822-4180idaperkins@tehachapi.com

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Employers’ Election Day ResponsibilitiesFebruary 19, 2020 - CalChamber HRWatchDog

The 2020 California Primary Election is Tuesday, March 3; polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Employers need to be aware of their voting leave obligations, which start prior to election day, and the correct way to share political company views with their employees.Employees may take time off to vote in the election (although California’s new Voter’s Choice Act may make it extremely difficult for employees to justify that they do not have time outside of working hours to cast a ballot). You also cannot discipline an employee who serves as an election official for their absence, but you’re not required to pay these employees for the time off.Additionally, all employers, regardless of size, must display a poster describing voting leave requirements at least 10 days before every statewide election.CalChamber’s convenient all-in-one California and Federal Employment Notices Poster which is available at the Greater Tehachapi Chamber of Commerce contains all required California and federal notices, including the Time Off to Vote notice.Finally, employers are within their rights to communicate with employees about issues, regulations, legislation or ballot mea-sures that will have an impact on the workplace, jobs, the economy and the employees themselves.But employers may not take certain actions, such as no paycheck stuffers, no coercion and no rewarding or punishing employ-ees (or threatening to do so) for their political activities or beliefs.CalChamber prepared this brochure to provide more guidelines for employers on political communications to employees. Note the distinction between internal communications (to employees, stockholders and their families) and communications to external audiences (such as non-stockholder retirees, outside vendors, customers or passersby).

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All employers, regardless of size, must display a poster describing voting leave requirements at least 10 days before every statewide election.

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Board of Directors MtgChamber Office 4:30 PM

City Council Mtg 6 PMWells Education Ctr

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CHAMBER LUNCHEONBig Papa's 12:00 PM

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AHTV Foundation Benefit Dinner 5:30 PM TehachapiMountain Vineyard Church

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TUSD Board Mtg 6 PM

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2020 Chamber Network Luncheon Sponsorships

The Greater Tehachapi Chamber of Commerce Monthly Network Luncheon is an opportunity to Showcase your Business. Luncheons are held on the 3rd Tuesday of each month, January through October (no luncheon in August). March and October are already reserved.

Your Network Luncheon Sponsorship includes:• 2 tickets to the luncheon ($30 value).• 250 words business bio in our monthly newsletter for the month of

sponsorship with your logo.• Your Business listed as a sponsor in our luncheon reminder email.• 3-minute infomercial at the luncheon.• Exclusive rights to distributing promotional material at each seat.• Your Business listed as sponsor on the New Member List and Calendar distributed at the luncheon by the Chamber.

All inclusive sponsorship for only $100.00. Call early to reserve the month important to you. Reservations on a first come basis. Only one Sponsor per luncheon. To sponsor a Network Luncheon or additional information, contact Ida Perkins at the Chamber 661-822-4180 or email idaperkins@tehachapi.com.

Coffee with the Mayor & City Manager

7:30 - 9:30 AM Coffee MillTVRPD Board Mtg 5:30 PM

GTEDC Mtg 7:30 AMSlice of Life

City Council Mtg 6 PMWells Education Ctr

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