January 2016

EVERYTHING FOR THE WORKPLACE

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and have also chaired the by-law committee. My thanks to some of our previous Chairman’s, Colleen Hunt, Sam Pulice and Rick Danzey for their exemplary leadership and the example they have set before me.

My goal for the year is to continue working with the board on the groundwork formed in 2016 and continue to enhance the chamber’s value for all member businesses. My top priority will be to ensure that membership in the chamber is worthwhile to you and your company. Now that you know me, don’t hesitate to introduce yourself! The more you put into your chamber membership the more you will get in return!

I’m Marci Aguayo and honored to serve as your 2016 Chairman ( C h a i r p e r s o n ? ) of the Board for the Apple Valley Chamber of Commerce. For those of you who

don’t know me I am Vice-President of Branch Administration for the Southwest Region of Alaska USA Federal Credit Union. I have worked in the credit union industry since my move to the High Desert in 1990 and have been with Alaska USA since 2009. On a personal note, I am also mother of two and a proud grandmother of three.

My service on the Board of Directors began in January of 2011. I was elected to the Executive Committee as First Vice Chairman in January 2014. Over the course of these past five years I have served on various adhoc committees to include the budget committee,

StaffPresident/CEOJanice Moore

CommitteesAmbassadors

ExecutiveGovernment Relations

Executive CommitteeChairman

Marci Aguayo

First Vice ChairmanBob Tinsley

TreasurerVictoria Martin

SecretaryJanice Moore

Past-Chairman of the BoardRick Danzey

Members of the BoardChris AckermanRichard BounceNick DiCosola Colleen Hunt Lisa Iskandar

Raghada Khoury Kari Leon

Kevin Mahany Jeanie Miller Tony Penna Terry Saenz

Max Schetter Tisha Snyder

Virginia Watterson

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We appreciate the overwhelming response in attendance at the General Membership Luncheon

and wish to accommodate all members in attendance. In our efforts to fulfill the reservations at the Apple Valley Golf Course for the monthly

luncheon we ask that members R.S.V.P. no later than the Thursday before the luncheon. Should a member reserve and not attend, the lunch fee of $25.00 will be billed to the member. Notice of cancellation of

reservations for the luncheon must be made 24 hours in advance in order to avoid the lunch fee.

January 2016January 19thExecutive Committee MeetingChamber Conference RoomSpirit River Center16010 Apple Valley Road, Apple Valley 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.Chairman: Marci Aguayo, Alaska USA Federal Credit Union

January 20thGeneral Membership Luncheon Apple Valley Golf Course15200 Rancherias Road, Apple Valley11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

January 21stBoard of Directors MeetingChamber Conference RoomSpirit River Center16010 Apple Valley Road, Apple Valley 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.Chairman: Marci Aguayo, Alaska USA Federal Credit Union

January 22ndAmbassador Committee MeetingChamber Conference RoomSpirit River Center16010 Apple Valley Road, Apple Valley 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.Chairman: Richard Bounce, Bounce Realty

January 26thArchAngel Financial Services, Inc. 2016 Financial Literacy Services Apple Valley Chamber of Commerce16010 Apple Valley Road, Apple Valley6:00 p.m.

February 2016February 5th Government Relations Committee Meeting Chamber Conference RoomSpirit River Center16010 Apple Valley Road, Apple ValleyNoon – 1:00 PMChairman, Pat Orr, Little Ceasars Pizza

January 20, 2016

American Medical Response 15 years

Apple Valley Legacy Museum 5 years

Apple Valley Tax Service 7 years

Bayless Accountancy Corporation 10 years

Desert Valley Hospital 5 years

Dreamcars Auto Repair 5 years

El Dorado Broadcasters 27 years

Enterprise Funding Corp. 7 years

Freedom Financial Services 9 years

Glenn Dental 14 years

Greater Hope Foundation Foster Agency 1 year

Investment Bankers Network 4 years

Jerry Klein 28 years

Kate O’Rourke 37 years

Lee & Associates- I.E. North, Inc. 12 years

Reasonable accommodations will be made for individuals with

disabilities upon request.

GeneralMembership

Luncheon

Renewing Members

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New Member

Massey Insurance Services 1 year

Parade of Pianos 5 years

Real Living Hamilton Landon RE 15 years

Richard A. Rorex 10 years

St. Joseph Health St. Mary 46 years

State Farm Insurance Co. 19 years

Thurlow’s Heating and Air Conditioning 2 years

Transformation Multi-Cultural Fellowship 2 years

Union Bank of California 23 years

Victor Valley Transit Authority 2 years

Apple Valley Golf Course 15200 Rancherias Rd.

Apple Valley, CA 92307Check-in begins at 11:15 a.m.Lunch is served at 11:30 a.m.

ProgramCalifornia State Board of Equalization

SpeakerSenator George Runner (Ret.), Vice

Chair, Board of Equalization, 1st District

Table SponsorSpirit River Center - B.R. Tinsley, Inc.

DrawingRichard Bounce, Bounce Realty

Ticket SalesArmida Murphy

Ambassador ChairRichard Bounce, Bounce Realty

AmbassadorsJackie Bounce, Bounce Realty

Joan Phelps, Hi-Desert Center for Spiritual Living Eddie Dean, Apple Valley Kiwanis

Miriam Munoz, Valley Hi HondaLinda Martin, Linda’s Taylor Shop

Anita Holmes, California Writer’s ClubBarbara Smith • Armida Murphy

RSVPApple Valley Chamber of Commerce

Nyeka Loyd – (760) 242-2753 or nyesha@avchamber.org

Cost$20.00 per person with reservation

$25.00 per person at the door without reservation

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FEATURE STORYHelp Your Small Business Make the Most of 2016

Is there any time of year more important for a small business than right now? The business you do in these months will go a long way toward not only determining your day-to-day success, but the very outlook for the rest of 2016. So how do you make sure your small business is up to the task and makes the most of the here and now?

Small businesses everywhere are asking these same questions, and to help, Susan Solovic, The Small Business Expert, offers these helpful tips.

Keep in touch. Connecting with someone is a good idea any time of year, so why not pick up the phone and see if you can schedule a coffee or lunch meeting for the New Year, especially if it’s an old colleague or a customer who has fallen off your radar. Staples Copy and Print, Mojave Copy and Printing, Quantum and other Chamber members has customizable stationary and cards you need to send the perfect message at the perfect time. They also have all of the marketing materials, product customization and graphic insertion options you could ever need, making it easy for you to make more happen.

Tie up loose ends. Get out your “to-do” list, find the projects you never had time for, and jump on them when the New Year arrives. Mark them off your list and start 2016 with some momentum. And if your project list includes upgrading your business with some new tech, Staples Tech Services services can keep your small business running smoothly with the latest tech that will improve your productivity and save your company money in the long run.

Review successes and failures. What worked well for you this past year? What didn’t work? What do you think you can do better? The New Year represents

the chance for a clean slate. Fill that slate with the things that work!

Read and learn.You’ll probably have some extra down time when the New Year rolls in. Spend a few minutes searching the Internet for lists of “must-read” business books. Find a couple that look like they’d be a good fit for your business and commit to reading them in the first part of 2016. In the same manner, learn a new skill. Experiment with social media or learn how to manage an online marketing campaign

Start tax preparation. Review your bookkeeping system and make sure everything is up to date. Start organizing your files in anticipation of tax season. If you get organized now, the process will be much easier come tax time.

The New Year is the perfect time to say goodbye to a successful 2015 and prepare for the year ahead. Apply the tips from Solovic and you’ll be ready to make 2016 your business’s best year yet.

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Parade of Pianos is a nonprofit organization giving young serious musicians the opportunity to learn and perform by aiding with music expenses and providing audiences. They train and educate students and seniors who reside in the High Desert. Along with assistance from a local church, they raised $1,400 for the Granite Hills High School Choir to perform at Carnegie Hall.

They perform at care facilities,churches, service organizations, churches and other venues such as museums, schools and civic, community and non-profit organizations. As well as performing the Parade of Pianos also assist my tuning and repairing not only a variety of instruments. In the last couple of years 34 instruments were given to schools and students, including 6 pianos, 4 trumpets, 5 guitars, 6 clarinets, 3 drums, 3 harmonicas, and bongos, tambourines, french hors, cellos, piccolos, accordions and keyboards, all at no cost to the recipients. In the area of scholarships, students are awarded $250 payable to their college, that can be applied for their study needs or to pay down tuition fees.

To find out more information and to support the Parade for Pianos, follow them on Facebook at facebook.com/Parade-of-Pianos.

Business Spotlight Parade of Pianos

Chairman Rick Danzey welcomes new member Steve Richard of

Richard Design Associates, Inc.

Fire Chief Sid Holtquist presents on the good works of our Apple Valley

Fire Protection District.

Eric Sinclair, Capstone Consulting (L) and Richard Bounce (R) Bounce Realty and

Ambassador Chair for 2016.

Val Emick, Republican Women Federated and Dwight Johnson, El Dorado Radio share lunch.

Mayor Barb Stanton presents “More Than A Mayor’s Moment”.

Lt. Eddie Stark, AV Police Department presents on

the program “Real Change! Not Spare Change” to our

membership.

Cynthia Moreno (L), Sales & Catering Manager and Zarlyn Hidalgo, Director of Sales for the Holiday Inn Victorville are

welcomed to the chamber by Chairman Ric

Business MomentFive Soft Skills Necessary in a Workplace

More than 75% of main issues occurred in the workplaces are only due to soft skills. Soft Skills express the behavior of a person towards his colleagues.

To become everyone’s favorite in the workplace, you need strong soft skills. It helps in making a better environment in the workplace in which you can work smoothly, effectively and conveniently. So, you must know the major 5 soft skills that are essential in the workplace.

Common SenseYou should understand and judge the things that are happening around you. In the workplace, everything is not explained in debate or words. Many things that should be understand by body language, gestures, hand movements and much more. You must have ability to understand these signs.

Communication SkillsThis is the most significant soft skill in a workplace. You should know how to express your thoughts in a group or to an individual. Through effective Communication skills, you can easily impress anyone. If you got fail in expressing your feeling, Then you can’t be able to do anything in the workplace. There are many soft skills trainers available online that can help you in improving your communication skills.

AdaptabilityJust like the climate, situations of a workplace also vary. You must have ability to deal with every situation. Moreover, you should know how to handle these situations successfully. Whether you are frustrated, irritated, busy, angry or a lot of more, never forget your professional tone. A person with soft skill always tries to maintain a healthy environment of his workplace.

Team SpiritIn a workplace, you work within a team. To complete a task, only your work is not enough. Everyone has to work hard and in a group. So, you must have team spirit in yourself. Cooperate with your colleagues, friendly with you juniors, good sense of humour and much more are some common skills that help in developing team spirit in you. It is not necessary that always you act as a leader.

RespectYou need to respect everyone. With you seniors, you have to be polite and helpful for colleagues. Represent yourself as a good team leader in front of your juniors. If you don’t respect your senior or colleague, then how can your juniors can do this with you

Hence, it is easy to get the job through hard skills but to maintain it, you require strong soft skills.

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DISCLAIMERAll reasonable efforts have been made to ensure the accuracy of the information contained in THE BUSINESS SOURCE. The Apple Valley Chamber of Commerce accepts no responsibility for damages arising directly

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Editorial content is intended as general information and not seen as specific legal or financial advice. For such, readers are advised to consult professionals in the appropriate field. The Apple Valley Chamber of Commerce assumes no liability resulting from advertising contained in this publication.

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