Volume 4 Issue 11 December, 2009
O fficers
President:
Barbara Schneider
BCS Golf & Turf Service Inc
Vice President:
Liz Holzhauser
Professional Realty
Secretary:
Carolyn Wallace
Whiskers & Tails Grooming
Treasurer:
Sharon Kreinop
Individual
Membership/
Communication:
Carol Lee Furiate
New York Life Insurance Company
Julie Garland
Professional Realty
Marketing:
Rachel Contreras
Margarita’s Mexican Restaurant
Government Affairs:
Vacant Position
Office Director:
Phyliss Gilian
Individual
Newsletter Publisher:
And Photographer:
Antonio (Tony) Soza
Individual
Mission Statement:
The Helendale Chamber of
Commerce was established in
1993 to provide a community service organization that would represent the business service and community development interests to improve the economy and quality of life in our community.
Located in the Vista Plaza
15075 Vista Road, Ste. 27
P.O. Box 1449
Helendale, CA 92342-1449
760- 952-2231
Hours 10:00a.m.—2:00p.m.
Monday thru Friday
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
Thanksgiving is over and thoughts are on Christmas. The Chamber is hosting their annual Holiday
Home Tour on December 13 th . The Home Tour committee has been working for months to make this an unforgettable event. There are over 15 homes on the tour this year and lots of vendors will be there to help with gift ideas. I plan on doing a lot of my Christmas shopping on that day. As you can tell, th crowd. Please contact I’m one of those last minute shoppers. This year I’ll beat the December 24
Julie Garland or Sharon Kreinop if you would like to volunteer and help make this Home Tour a success.
I also want to remind everyone to vote for the Chamber’s new board members. Please have your ballots in by December 8 th . Or you can bring them to the December dinner meeting. The Helendale
Chamber of Commerce has a new mission and we are encouraging members and the business community to help us achieve our new mission and goals. We can do this with your help.
I wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Please don’t forget our Service men and women in your prayers at this holiday time.
Barbara Schneider
Helendale Chamber of Commerce December 8th Dinner Meeting
Speaker: Jim Harvey Web Design / Reservation Required
Crossroads Church Choir will entertain us with Christmas Carols
UPCOMING EVENTS
December 2009
3rd Board Meeting
Location: Chamber Office
Time: 5:00 pm
4th Cut-off date for dinner reservations
Senior Fair
Location: Grace Bible Church
Time: 9:30am to 2:00pm
8th Dinner Meeting
Location: Silver Lakes Restaurant
Time: 6:00 pm
12th Holiday Parade
Time 10:00 am
13th Holiday Home Tour
Location: Silver Lakes Clubhouse
Time: 1:00 to 5:00 pm
25th Merry Christmas!
MARK YOUR CALENDARS
January 2010
1st Happy New Year!
7th Board Meeting
Location: Chamber Office
Time: 5:00 pm
8th Cut-off date for dinner reservations
12th Dinner Meeting
Location: Silver Lakes Restaurant
Time: 6:00 pm
28th Mixer
February 2010
4th Board Meeting
Location: Chamber Office
Time: 54:00 pm
9th Dinner Meeting
Silver Lakes Restaurant
Time: 5:00pm
FREE — Annual Enrollment Medicare Kick-off — FREE
Heritage Victor Valley Medical Group is hosting a Senior Fair on December 4th at Grace Bible church from 9:30am to 2:00pm.
There will be a presentation on COPD & Emphysema. A panel will be available to answer your questions.
Health Plan groups for seniors (SCAN & Secure Horizons, AETNA etc.) will be in attendance. This would be a great opportunity to ask questions if you are considering making any changes to your current health care.
Social Security will also be there to answer questions. Glucose, bone density and cholesterol screenings will be available for free. There will be other groups as well for seniors to ask questions and get information.
Refreshments will be served.

You buy tickets for you and your friends at one of the advertised businesses, or on-line at www.helendalechamberofcommerce.com
. You can hardly wait for the day to arrive.
December 13th , you make sure you have everything you’ll need for the day.
Your shopping list is simply a must. You’ll buy all your gifts with little to no fuss!
Checks, cash & credit cards are all in place, after all there are thousands in prizes at stake.
Vendors will be there all selling their wares , there’s sure to be something for even Aunt Clair.
One last look in the mirror and a coat just in case, you take off in your car, there’s no way you’ll be late!
You and the girls are packed in the car. You pull up to the clubhouse and feel just like stars!
VALET service at curbside? Surely you jest? You’re asked for your tickets, you hold out your hand, it gets stamped; you get programs and lay out your plan. A map shows you clearly just where you should start.
With a laugh and a horn toot, the girls take OFF!
Each house is just splendid, and each so unique. House to house your eyes feast on Christmas splendor with glee. It’s been near four hours , where did the time go? It’s back to the clubhouse for shopping galore .
Hundreds of cars line the street and the lot. It’s all so exciting, you run up the block. You enter and buy a long roll of tickets , then walk prize to prize wondering just what’s in them. You’re all out of tickets, so it’s on to the food, then shopping and mingling and drinking will do.
Holiday music, the tree and the crowd, the shoppers and vendors and laughing out loud. This is what
Christmas is meant to be; neighbors and friends and community . The evening winds down, the prizes awarded. It’s time to pack up and get the girls loaded.
What an event! What a wonderful time. You’re laden with gifts and dressed to the nines. The houses, the prizes; the gifts that were bought, have everyone commenting and talking non-stop. As you say your goodbyes it is clear to you all that next year you’ll be back, IT WAS SIMPLY A BALL !
Julie Garland
Shopping Extravaganza to follow Home Tour
Complimentary Appetizers
No Host Bar
Raffle Prizes
Live Entertainment
Presale Tickets $15.00each
Day of Event Tickets $20.00 each
For information contact
The Chamber Office
760-952-2231
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If you ever wondered about the water that comes out of your tap, then this was the meeting to attend. Neil Findor owner of Clear
Water Solutions gave a presentation that explained what is in our water and how to filter out those things we don’t want.
Mr. Findor installs environmentally friendly water conditioners. He was very clear that there is nothing in our water that is harmful and the Helendale CSD does routine testing.
What he has to offer is a replacement to your salt water conditioner. He guarantees no brine water or backwash, save water, no salt, no brine tank no scale and easy installation. Mr. Findor stated that after installation the water tastes as good or better that the bottled water that we spend so much money for. He offers different equipment and applications that can be installed for your home. He also explained the installation process and the ease of maintenance. Mr. Findor lives in Silver Lakes and can be reached at 800-601-8040.
We also gave away our Chamber bucks, which have been a great success. What a great way to advertise your business. You don’t know what Chamber bucks are…then come to the next meeting and find out. Call our Chamber office at 952-2231 for a reservation.
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Donations of gift certificates, merchandise, and discount vouchers
Participating Business Members:
Eclectic Mix Gift Shop, Fratelli’s Pizzeria, Hair Unlimited, Liberty Signs,
Margarita’s Mexican Restaurant, Silver Lakes Hardware, Whiskers & Tails Pet Grooming,
& Silver Lakes Market
***Special thanks to Greg Pearring for our new Chamber office door lock and keys***
ATTENTION MEMBERS!
A ballot to elect the 2010 Board Members was included in the November issue of the newsletter. Please be sure to cast your vote and drop it off at the Chamber Office, mail it to P.O. Box 1449 or bring it to the
Chamber dinner meeting. Last date to accept ballots is December 8, 2009. The Chamber Board has an open position for a Government Affairs Chairperson. Please contact us at 760-952-2231 or email us at helendalechamberofcommerce@verizon.net
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ATTENTION MEMBERS
Have you seen our new website yet at www.helendalechamberofcommerce.com ?
Come to the December dinner meeting and let our web designer, Jim Harvey, show you around. We intend to dispense with mailing newsletters beginning January 1, 2010. The newsletter will be available online and at the Chamber Office. We need your feedback. Call us at 760-952-2231 or email your comments to helendalechamberofcommerce@verizon.net
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The Helendale Chamber of Commerce Annual Fashion Show was held at the Silver Lakes Clubhouse on November 14, 2009. An attendance of 115 enjoyed wonderful raffle and door prize gifts, a lovely luncheon, plus Fashions from Liz Claiborne and Silver Lakes Pro Shop.
Sponsors: Liz Claiborne Outlet Center in Lenwood and Silver Lakes Pro Shop
Special thanks to: Linda Walker from Merle Norman, who came early to do make up for our models;
Donald and Kim Tatera, from Interiors By Decorating Den, for table decorations; Phyliss Gillian, MC;
Committee members & models.
Donations:
Professional Realty
Merle Norman
Lorraine Lloyd
Judy Cutter
Mojave Desert Bank
Victorville Wal-Mart
Apple Valley Wal-Mart
Morgan Meats
Sharon Kreinop
Meche Purse
Interiors By Decorating Den
Victorville Home Depot
Valley Hi Toyota
Video Quest
Hair Unlimited
Lasting Impressions
North Lake Liquor
Yong Nim Pan Asian Cuisine
Silver Lakes Insurance
Margarita’s Mexican
Dinapoli’s Fire House
Phyliss Gilian
Betty Hough
Carolyn Thompson
Cathy Clabby
Silver Lakes Hardware
James Clinton, Western Auto
Helendale CSD
Silver Lakes Nail & Spa
The “Wash” Detail Shop
Whiskers & Tails
Extreme Realty
Joie’s Hair Salon
Pete’s Barber
Helendale Market
The Wood Shed
Molly Brown’s Cafe
Curves
Eclectic Mix
Just Tyres, Barstow
Marie Callender’s
Victor Bowl
Von’s/Safeway
Models:
Cory Davis
A.J. Keefe
Donald Tatera
Liz Holzhauser
Annette Roper
Colette Sands
Carolyn Hoppenrath
Sylvia Callaway
Ginger Reyes
Andrea Hardy

Helendale Chamber of Commerce
P. O. Box 1449
Helendale, CA 92342-1449
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