Ripon Chamber of Commerce 929 West Main Street

P.O. Box 327, Ripon, CA 95366

Inside this issue:

Service Clubs / Membership Renewal

2

President’s Message 3

Announcements 4

President’s Circle Members

5

New Members 6

Advertising 7-8

Dates of Interest:

June

30 Kids Day

July

1 Patriotic Sunday

Honoring the

Military

2 Senior Day

3 Citizen’s Day

Tour Police,

Fire, and City

Hall. 4 Parade, Fireworks

Celebration

Downtown

26 Installation Dinner

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

June 2012

Support Ripon Fireworks!!

The Ripon Chamber of Commerce and The City of Ripon are preparing for

another AWESOME firework show for this years 4th of July Celebration. To

make this possible, we need to raise $30,000. To date we have a little under

$15,000, so we are almost half way there. This is a popular Community event that

we want to continue to provide. Help us reach our goal by sending a check made

payable to:

The City of Ripon Firework Fund

259 N. Wilma Ave.

Ripon, Ca. 95366

Or to donate online go to: Ripon4thofjuly.com

Also, beginning Saturday June 30th, is the return of Community Appreciation

Days. This event is designed to draw the public into businesses on a daily basis

to receive discounts or give- a-ways from participating businesses. The

committee has pre-determined the groups to honor on specific days. Each

participating business will be given a poster to display in their front window to

let the public know they are part of this event. Use your imagination to make

this event benefit your business in the best way possible!

Wednesday, July 4th, the Ripon Chamber of Commerce and the Fireworks

Committee will be hosting an old fashioned 4th of July parade and fireworks

display in downtown Ripon to wrap up this event honoring the community of

Ripon.

Participating businesses will be included in all of the advertising; Ripon

Chamber Newsletter, Ripon Record, Manteca Bulletin and posters displayed in

business windows through out town.

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 May

RE/MAX EXECUTIVE—DAN PRINCE

ALMOND ACE PACKING, INC.

B&Z AUTO PARTS

ALMOND BLOSSOM OPTOMETRY

GOLDEN GATE NUT COMPANY

AMERICAN LEGION POST #190

GROEN REAL STATE / SOARES

RIPON LIONS CLUB

DIBUDUO & DEFENDIS INSURANCE

AGENCY,INC.

ELDEN “RED” NUTT

LEO ZUBER

FRANK’S PLACE

AGAPE VILLAGES FOSTER FAMILY AGENCY

MCMANIS FAMILY VINEYARDS, INC.

DENNY’S RESTAURANT

RIPON ROADHOUSE

T’S & TOPS

CAPTURED MOMENTS BY CYNTHIA

VERMUELEN & COMPANY

AN ACCOUNTANCY CORP

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Welcome New Members

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL GROUP

MARIO’S FAMILY RESTAURANT

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)

Is published monthly by the Ripon

Chamber of Commerce

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:

Dorothy Booth,

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

President’s MessagePresident’s MessagePresident’s MessagePresident’s Message Dear Members,

I am totally jazzed at the wonderful turnout for our first of many more

Membership Luncheons to come. With “71” on our guest list, a beautiful

venue, yummy lunch, and an excellent motivational speaker, I personally

think our luncheon was a huge success. One of my goals for this year is now

“off my bucket list”! Thank you to all who attended. I hope you

enjoyed yourself and learned something.

Two events will be on deck in July. Our first is in cooperation with the

Citizen’s Committee to host another “spectacular” 4th of July. It will officially

start on Saturday, June 30th with participating businesses featuring “Kids

Day”. Sunday we hope all citizens take time to attend our local churches as

they honor our Vets for their service to our Country. Monday kicks off

specials for seniors and Tuesday is in honor of our local Citizens.. We will

have tours of our Fire Department, Police Department and City Hall. The

“big” day of Wednesday the 4th will kick off with a number of events at Ripon

Elementary School, vendors, hometown parade, stage with live local

entertainment, and of course the fireworks display. Come see what Ripon is

all about! I like to call it “Hometown U.S.A.”!

Our second event in July will be our Installation of Officers and Awards

Banquet. We will honor our Policeman of the Year, our Fireman of the Year,

and our Educators of the Year (both Ripon Unified and RC) along with the

installation of our own officers for 2012-2013. It is a special night honoring

those who serve and a must attend. It will be July 22nd at Spring Creek CC.

Cost of the dinner is $30. Would love to see you there!

I shared a little of this last month letting you know that this will be my “final

hooray” as President and stepping down from the Board. After 15 years of

service to the Chamber, I am thrilled to leave this Board in the hands of some

very capable and respected business professionals who care very much about

our business family and community. I am particularly proud of our young

entrepreneurs who have stepped up to the plate and have given our Board

such a breath of fresh air. I wish this Board and the entire Chamber much

success. I look forward to staying involved as a volunteer. And with that, I

say “Auf Wiedersehen ”, much success, and many thanks for allowing me to

serve…..

Fondly with Great Respect,

Marge Imfeld, President

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Quarterly Membership Luncheon 2012

If you weren’t there, you missed a Great time!

Our Quarterly Membership Luncheon was held at

Spring Creek Golf & Country Club on Thursday,

May 24th, in their new facility with a record turn-out.

It was the perfect setting for our meeting,

overlooking the golf course, while Guest Speaker

Rex Osborn’s fun and inspiring presentation on

“What Motivates You” kept everyone entertained

and informed. The meeting was a Great Success!

Nothing but positive feedback from those who

attended.

Thank you to Spring Creek Golf & Country Club,

staff, and especially Ruth Moffitt, event coordinator,

for another wonderful experience. As always the

food was delicious and everything was perfect.

2012 Installation & Awards Dinner2012 Installation & Awards Dinner2012 Installation & Awards Dinner2012 Installation & Awards Dinner

Thursday, July 22, 2012

Spring Creek Golf & Country Club

(New Club House Building)

6:00pm No Host Cocktails

7:00pm Dinner

$30 per person

Office

For reservations: Contact the Ripon Chamber

Office 209-599-7519 or slcarhart@clear.net Ripon M

emorial Day 2012

Photos by Bonnie Nutt

Dorothy Patterson, or as the kids fondly refer to her

as “The Crossing Guard Lady”, is retiring after 50

years of service. We would like to express our

Sincere Appreciation for walking generations of our

families safely across main street everyday. Thank

you Dorothy for your dedication to all of our families

safety over the past 1/2 century, you will be missed.

We wish you well in your retirement.

Congratulations!

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

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

Ripon Primary & Urgent Care Center - James Simmons

Restuccia Enterprises - Mike Restuccia

The Tank House Gift Shoppe - Helen Caetano

Ina’s Travel Center - Ron Douma

Mario’s Family Restaurant - Mario Majid

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

Schedule Your Event with the Chamber

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

LIFE TIME CHAMBER MEMBERS

Harvey Douma, Art Weststeyn, &

Frank Zumstein

FRANKIE AVALON TO PERFORM AT GRAFFITI SUMMER CONCERT

AT THE GALLO CENTER FOR THE ARTS JUNE 9

MODESTO, CA – (May 22, 2012) – Actor, singer, and

former teen idol Frankie Avalon will perform at the Gallo

Center for the Arts on Saturday, June 9 at 8:00 PM for a

special Graffiti Summer concert. Avalon had 31 charted

Billboard U.S. singles from 1958 to late 1962, including

“Venus”, “Why”, "Just Ask Your Heart", "I'll Wait For You”,

"Bobby Sox to Stockings", and "A Boy Without a Girl."

Tickets for this performance range from $25 to $75. A 15%

discount is available for groups of 15 or more. For tickets

or more information, visit www.galloarts.org or call

(209) 338-2100.

Frankie has a long string of Gold Record Million-Seller

singles and albums. In 1959 alone Frankie had 6 solid hits

that were in the top 40 and his music became one of the

defining sounds of the “Pre-Beatles” Rock and Roll.

Frankie’s starring roles in the highly successful “Beach

Party” film series, are perhaps, quickest to recall and

include “Beach Party”, “Muscle Beach Party”, “Beach

Blanket Bingo”, “Dr. Goldfoot and the Bikini Machine”,

“Bikini Beach”, and “How to Stuff a Wild Bikini”.

Among the many honors that have been bestowed upon

this multi-faceted star, the ones that stand out are: The

Disk Jockey’s Association Selection as “King of Song” –

1959, winner of Photoplay Magazines Gold Award as

“Most Popular Vocalist” – 1959, selection by Box Office

Magazine in 1964, as one of the “Top Three Young Male

Stars” at the motion picture box office and named by Film

Daily in 1964, as one of the “Five Best Young Actors of the

Year”. But his induction into “The Rock and Roll Hall of

Fame” in 1995 was an acknowledgement of Frankie

Avalon’s talent by his peers and those whose music he

has influenced.

The Gallo Center for the Arts’ 2011-12 Premier

Partner is Boyett Petroleum.

NEW CHAMBER MEMBERS

I’ve been in the restaurant business for over

30 years, ever since I was about 17. I have had

experience in bartending to catering for many

parties in the bay area. Before Mario’s, I had

owned another Mario’s restaurant from ’84 to ’94

which is now called Nick’s in San Leandro. After

selling Mario’s I had worked along with my

brothers as a Chef at Dick’s in San Leandro. I’ve

been living in Lathrop for the past 4 years and

commuting to work every day but in the same

time I’ve been searching to establish my own

family business. Dick’s was later sold, and once I

saw the vacated “El Patio,” I knew what I had

wanted. My wife and daughters have been a big

help in the process of opening Mario’s, which

once was a McDonalds and a Mexican Restaurant.

Well it has definitely come a long way and we will

be making big changes to the place, little by little.

Many people are under the impression that

the restaurant is either Mexican or Italian but we

serve all-American food, from our popular

breakfast to our handmade burgers. We plan on

staying here for a long time, and love what we do.

We enjoy seeing the smile on our customers face

knowing they are coming hungry and leaving

satisfied with their meal. Right now we’re only

serving breakfast and lunch but

hopefully within the next few

weeks, we will start serving

dinner also, and we will be open

daily from 8am to 8pm.

Mario’s Family

Restaurant Mario Majid

1113 W. Main St.

Ripon, Ca. 95366

209-599-6967

MoreThanTalk is a full service company that

deals with everything from personal life

coaching to training. Rex Osborn is the owner

of the company and a longtime Ripon Resident.

When asked to give a 30 second elevator speech

on what MoreThanTalk is, Rex replies: A full

service company that does More Than Talk. We

provided research based educational programs

and training for individuals and business. In

addition to training and problem solving, Rex is

a respected keynote speaker on a variety of fun

topics that motivate individuals and groups.

The goal of MoreThanTalk is to create a

relationship with our clients with one outcome:

Success and the evaluations saying that was

great information and we had fun.

Rex is an independent consultant with Mr. Ken

Blanchard, one worlds of the top selling authors

on Leadership and Mr. Stephen Covey where

Rex facilitates the Seven Effective Habits for

Successful People.

Rex has been in law enforcement for 31 years

recently retiring and he has been on staff at the

San Joaquin Delta College for 14 years. To learn

more about Rex and what MoreThanTalk is

about you can visit his website at

MoreThanTalk.com.

MoreThanTalk has been around for 20 years and

they look forward to working with more local

companies and individuals within our

community.

Feel free to call Rex to discuss your personal

coaching needs or what MoreThanTalk has to

offer your business.

Rex lives in Ripon with Linda and has adult

children and two grandchildren with another on

the way.

Rex Osborn

209-456-7297

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