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page 2 November 2012 tulare chamber the upOctober 27, 2012 Tulare Advance-RegisPROVIDING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Members Renew Chamber Investment Thank you to the following businesses andindividuals who renewed their membership

during the month of September.

Kevin Wright InsuranceBarton Smith, FarmerEl Pargo Bar & GrillPremier Real EstateT F Tire & Service

Steven & Arlene Hettinga Top Hat Carpet Cleaning

Colleens ServicesGist Farms, Inc.

Associated Soils Analysis, IncLynn & Annette Dredge

Tulare Sunrise Rotary ClubVermillion & Associates Insurance Agency

Encore Theatre Company Clarklind Farms

Cross Street Small Animals Veterinary Hospital

Pat Loftis FarmsSBS AG

Sign TimeTAE Inc., Architecture & Planning

Lawrence & Shirley CoelhoOak Valley Union School District

Carver Pump ServiceDaro Commodities

Sequoia Beverage Company Greg Watte Ranch

Doug Anderson Real Estate, IncCOS Career Technical Education/COS Farm

Shannon Brothers Company, IncTulare County Association of Governments

Phillips Law FirmFernjo FarmsSunrise Farms

Avilas Tile & CabinetsCalifornia Party Rentals

Iron Grip Gym

Kirby Manufacturing, Inc.

Welcome Aboard New MembersCongratulations and thank you to thefollowing new members that investedin the Chamber during the month of

September.

NAMI Tulare Co.PO BOX 3655, Visalia 93278

559-909-2284

Non Profit OrganizationBusiness and Entrepreneurship

Center2100 Chester Ave, Bakersfield 93301

Terri Hicks www.beccv.com

Non Profit Organization

Brandman University 649 S County Center Dr, Visalia 93277

559-696-5595www.brandman.edu

Schools, Colleges and Education

Order the Mandatory 2013 California and Federal Employment Pofrom the Tulare Chamber and Avoid Potential Fines and Penalties

Nominations Sought for Man, Woman andBusinesses of the Year Awards

Tulare Chamber is making it easy foryour business to comply with Californiaslabor laws. No matter how many employ-

ees you have in California, your business isrequired by law to post a current Californiaand Federal Employment Poster in a centrallocation. As part of a special partnershipwith the CalChamber, the Tulare chamber is

currently taking pre-orders for the updated2013 California and Federal EmploymentPoster. The CalChambers all-in-one postercontains the 16 required state and fed-eral employment notices every Californiaemployer must post. CalChamber is a trust-ed source for California and federal compli-ance products, with more than 120 years of experience helping California business dobusiness.

The 2013 poster includes the manda-tory update to the Discrimination andHarassment notice, effective January 1,2013. In addition,

The Cal/OSHA notice has changed.

The Employee Polygraph Protection Act notice has changed.

There are pending changes to the

Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) andPregnancy Disability Leave (PDL)notices. If approved for 2013, these

will be mandatory changes. Implementation of workers compen-

sation reform measures will also beginin 2013. As a result, there are potentialmandatory changes to the WorkersCompensation notice and pamphletregarding employees rights and ben-efits and employer obligations.

Failure to comply and have a current

poster posted in a central location at your workplace could result in signif icant finesand penalties. Posters must be displayed ina conspicuous place where all employeescan easily read it, such as a break room,common hallway, payroll office or othercommon location. Employers must also diplay posters in each company location.

The Tulare Chamber wants to make sur your business is in compliance and urges you to place your 2013 poster order today to ensure delivery by January 1. Posters

will be shipped in mid-December. Pleasecall the Tulare Chamber at (559) 686-1547or email scarson@tularechamber.org

Nominations for Tulares Man and Woman of the Year and Small and LargeBusiness of the Year are now being accept-ed by the Tulare Chamber of Commerce.

Applications can be picked up at theChamber office, andmust be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, November 29th, 2012.

Each year, the Chamber recognizes twoindividuals whose community activitieshave been sufficiently outstanding to war-rant receiving the Man or Woman of the

Year Award. Nominations can be submit-ted by individuals or by organizations in

the Tulare area, along with a brief resumeof the nominees civic and social activitiesand a description of how those activitieshave contributed to the quality of life in

Tulare. Nominees for these awards must be

at least 21 years of age.Nomination forms for the Chambers

Small and Large Business of the Yearawards are also being accepted. Nomineesmust be current members of the TulareChamber, doing business within the greater

Tulare area. Awards will be based ondemonstrated business innovation and jobcreation, community support and participa-tion, and business practices. To be nomi-nated for the Large Business of the Year,the business must employ more than 25people.

This years recipients will join a pres-tigious list of past honorees who havehelped to shape our community. Last

years award recipients were: Jackie

Zupp, Woman of the Year; Lionel PiresMan of the Year; Will Tiesieria Ford LargeBusiness of the Year and Central CaliforniImplements, Small Business of the Year.

Nominations should be returned to: Tulare Chamber of Commerce; 220 E. Tulare Avenue; Tulare, CA 93274 or fax,686-4915. Please mark the envelopeAward Nominations.

Winners are selected by a committeecomprised of past award recipients, and

will be announced in late November orearly December. They will be officially honored at the Annual Chamber Banqueton Friday, January 25, 2013. Tickets for thevent, which traditionally sell out, will goon sale in early December.

Women, Wealth, and Legacy Planning Whether nurturing the values of chil-

dren, fulfilling charitable goals, or makinginvestment decisions that affect their ownas well as their beneficiaries financialsecurity, women play a central role inestablishing and preserving family wealth.

Women need to be involved, informed, andcomfortable with their role as guardians of family wealth. Active participation in wealthmanagement can strengthen womens com-mitment to protect and grow their assets

with the goal of leaving a legacy for theirchildren, their community, and beyond.Best Practices in Legacy Planning

The following strategies may help assurethe smooth transfer of both your measur-able wealth and your values surrounding

wealth to the next generation.Education leads to confidence.

Attaining financial security for you and your heirs typically requires you to acceptresponsibility for the management of sig-

nificant investment assets. Whether youare single, married, or a surviving widow,it is in your best interest to receive asmuch education as possible about wealthplanning, investments, successorship, andrelated matters. Even if you are not directly responsible for making important financialdecisions, it is vital to have knowledge inthese areas in order to communicate effec-tively with professional advisors charged

with these duties.Professionals offer objective, qualified services.

Relying on professional advice asopposed to family and friends is extremely important when making decisions affect-ing the accumulation, preservation, anddistribution of wealth. What should youexpect from a qualified professional? A

good wealth advisor -- or a team withother professionals, such as attorneys andaccountants -- should offer guidance andservices in most areas of wealth manage-ment, including estate planning, retirementplanning, insurance needs assessment, and

college planning. On a more personal note,a wealth advisor should work closely with you to:

Identify areas requiring special assis-tance, such as creating trusts.

Minimize taxes and planning costs. Develop and implement a personal-

ized wealth management plan. Review your plan periodically and

suggest changes when needed. Wealth holders have a greater oppor-

tunity -- if not responsibility -- to makecharitable giving an integral part of thelegacy planning process. Families that arecharitably inclined may have clear goalsin mind, but they may not know where to

begin. In order to choose the best strategy, you should work with a trusted advisor toevaluate a number of factors, such as taxmanagement objectives, types of assets tobe gifted, and your specific strategic intent.

Then choose from among a range of chari-table giving vehicles, such as donor-advisedfunds, family foundations, gift annuities,and charitable remainder trusts/charitablelead trusts.Children should learn about the respon-sibilities of wealth.

Wealth is a gift that opens doors of opportunity not only for you, but also for

your children, their children, and genera-tions to come. Yet wealth can be a weighty responsibility that takes time to manage,

maintain, and preserve. If you are a par-ent, you are no doubt concerned about the

effects of wealth on your childrens valuesand how the money lessons you pass onto them will resonate as they mature toadulthood.Family values should be held in the samehigh regard as family wealth.

Family values -- those traits, behavioralpatterns, beliefs, goals, and morals thatare shared by members of a family group-- define a familys character as much asdollar signs measure a familys wealth.By holding shared values in high regardand setting an example of commitment tofinancial responsibility, philanthropy, and

volunteerism for the younger generation, you will enrich your familys legacy for geerations to come.

A Womans Worth As stewards of the family legacy, wome

are in a unique and influential position. They are holders of great wealth as wellas keepers of the familys moral and phil-anthropic vision. There are many financialaccounting, legal, and business tools toassist women in implementing a plan of action. Contact your financial advisor forguidance in mapping out a legacy planninstrategy unique to your situation.

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The Kiwanis Club of Greater Tulare is ask-ing for donations for the 2012 Tulare ChristmasParade, to be held Saturday, December 1st, from10AM-12PM. Donations will be used to offsetthe costs of running the parade. We are asking for donations that range from $100-$250. Weappreciate your time and consideration. Donorswill be invited to attend one of our meetings fora free breakfast, names of individuals and or-ganizations will be announced throughout theparade event, and donors will be thanked in thelocal newspapers recognizing them as peopleand organizations who care about the childrenof Tulare. All monies left after expenses will beused in our scholarship program that benefitsTulare City High School graduates. If you haveany questions please contact, Alfonso Caminoat 559-686-2021 or 827-7414.

Thank you, Kiwanis of Greater Tulare[

Peas Disposal Service, known forrecycling and waste hauling, now offersCountywide Shredding, a secure, mobileshredding service.

Shredding is done in a specially designed truck. All paper collected

through shredding will then be recy-cled, making it a logical fit with PeasDisposals core mission, explained com-pany vice-president Art Pea.

The Countywide Shredding truck willbe available for businesses and individu-als. The shredding fee is determined by

weight, using the scale on the truck.Peas anticipates also having the truckparticipate in community events, along

with their Zero Hero mascot, as part of the companys effort to educate the publicabout how to recycle and the importanceof recycling.

Shredding has become essential dueto the need to protect private informa-tion. Now we can offer shredding and thecustomers will know that their paper willbe properly recycled, Pea added. Withthe tough new state mandates, recycling toreduce the waste going into our landfills iseven more important.

Countywide Shredding is certifiedthrough the National Association forInformation Destruction, an organizationthat oversees the security of shreddingservices. For information on CountywideShredding services, contact PeasDisposal at 528-3909.

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Tulare Regional Medical Center hasearned accreditation from the American

College of Radiology.

The Committee on Computed Tomography Accreditation of theCommission on Quality and Safety forthe American College of Radiology hasapproved our Siemens DEFINITION AS20for Adult and Pediatric Patients; Head andNeck, Chest and Abdomen CT Scans fromSeptember 4, 2012 through September 4,2015.

Tulare Regional Medical Center is com-mitted to providing safe, efficient, techno-logically advanced healthcare. This accred-itation supports a core value to improvethe quality of care received at TulareRegional Medical Center.

For more information about TulareRegional Medical Center and ourMedical Tower expansion, log on to

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Imagine this...Story Writing Contest Cultivate creativity and connect stu-dents to the world around them

Agricultureis all aroundus from thefood we eat,the clothes

we wear, thepaper we

write on, tothe owers we enjoy.

Agriculture has been a source of adven-tures and experiences for everyone, some-times without us even realizing it! TheImagine this Story Writing Contest givesstudents the opportunity to take a favor-ite item, food, animal, or experience, and

learn how agriculture plays a key role inmaking those things possible.Meet standards for reading and

writing Encourage your students to use their

creative minds to share what they learnabout agriculture with others by writingshort, fact accurate stories. Meet California

State Board of Education ContentStandards for grades 3-8 through this cre-ative writing contest! Standards include:

Writing 1.0 and 2.0 and Reading 1.0 and2.0

Six state-winning authors, one fromeach grade, will have their stories pub-lished in an illustrated book that will bedistributed across the state.

Awards

Regional Level Two stories from each grade level will

be chosen for regional recognition andawarded: Plaque Childrens literature book about agri-

culture Resources for their teacher

State LevelOne story from each grade level will be

chosen as the state winner and awarded: Medal E-reader $100 worth of resources for their

teacher Expense-paid trip to Sacramento for

student, teacher and two parents/guard-ians for an awards ceremony duringNational Agriculture Week

Deadline: Postmarked by November 1 www.LearnAboutAg.org/imaginethis

Loretta Frasquillo joins IHOP as the New GeneralManager, previously with Applebees Loretta is no strangerto the restaurant business having worked in it for 16 years.An export from Pennsylvania she moved to Tulare a yearago joining husband Rudy Frasquillo a longtime Tulareresident. IHOP is a very community based restaurant; they would love to help your organization raise money. As a partof their Dine to Donate fundraiser they will donate 20% of the sales generated by your event back to your organization.

This fundraiser is designed for Non Profit Organizations,to participate contact Loretta Frasquillo at 684-7440. TheChamber will help with the f lyers for these events by keep-ing them in lobby and putting a copy on our facebook forguests to print and bring in the evening of your event forredemption. IHOP is also currently looking for smilingfaces to add to their staff! Experienced servers needed forboth day and evening shifts. Visit them soon at their 1004Prosperity Ave location and enjoy service with a smile!

Member Spotlight

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Sign up NOW for either the 5K Run or 2-Mile Walk

November 22 2012Main St. Gar den Plaza Downtown Visalia

NEW 5K RACE ROUTE!

We encourage businesses & families to form teams!

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Race Against Hunger 8th Annual Thanksgiving morning!

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NovemberCalendar

NovemberCalendarThursday, Nov. 1st5:30-7:30PM Tulare Outlet Center Mixerwith Tulare, Hispanic, and Visalia Cham-ber.

Saturday, Nov. 3rd6-11PM Casablanca A Night Out tobenefit Tulare FFA. 40s 50s 60s or cocktailattire encouraged. Dinner, Silent Auction,and Entertainment. No host cocktails.Contact 936-4121 or 333-6126 for ticketsand more information

Tuesday, Nov. 6thElection Day!

Nov. 6th-15thTravel with the Chamber heads to Italy.

Thursday, Nov. 8th3:30-4:30PM Auditions for Spring

Musical-Beauty and the Beast Jr. For infocall 686-1300 or visit www.tulareencor-etheatre.org

Sunday, Nov. 11thVeterans Day! Veterans Breakfast Buffet8am-11am. Eggs to order, omelette bar,biscuits & gravy, menudo, sausage, bacon,potatoes, fruit. Veterans $7, Adults $8,Kids 6-11 $5. Tulare Elks Lodge, 1535 E.Bardsley, 686-3431.

Sunday, Nov. 11thSupport Our Troops Drive 9am-5pm. Do-nations of items to be mailed to our menand women serving our country. Itemsinclude: toiletries, snacks, magazines, let-ters, homemade goodies. Items that let our

service people know we have not forgottenthem. Drop off at: Tulare Elks Lodge, 1535E. Bardsley, 686-3431. Donations to bedistributed through the Young Marines,Vietnam Vets Association and Tulare Vets Association.

Monday, Nov. 12th12PM at Apple Annies Governmental Af-fairs Committee meets.

Saturday, Nov. 17thTulare Elks Turkey Shoot, 12 noon-4pm.Lunch Served $8. Turkey shoot cards,games, drawings, Paint ball, with Elk Members for targets. Fun for the entirefamily.

Contact Veronica at 559.787.2551 or

Veronica@wondervalley.com

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The much anticipated Tulare Grocery Outlet isnow open for business! The end of September markedthe opening for the Cross Street Grocery Store. StoreManagers Adam and Tami Brubaker brought along family to help run the store and are delighted to be in Tulare.Many have anxiously awaited a new location to pick upgroceries and the addition is in a great location. Not only is the store beautifully stocked but the prices are fantas-

tic! Be sure and visit them soon.

The Chamber is always pleased to help our memberscelebrate new beginnings with ribbon cutting and grand opening ceremonies.

AgVentures unveiled a new exhibit by Penas Disposalthis last September. This new interactive exhibit offersinsight into recycling for all ages to enjoy and learn from.

Bella Notte Italian Restaurant opened in late April of this year. Owners Scott and Kathy Wilson welcomedChamber Members, Friends and Family for a RibbonCutting in September and we were happy to be a part of it. Friends Scott Wilson and Chef Larry VanNess partneredtogether to bring this business to downtown Tulare. TheRestaurant features fine Italian cuisine with dining areaand lounge area. Able to accommodate large parties by

partnering with the Chamber, Bella Notte is a great loca-tion for a drink after hours, date night, lunch with col-leagues, and a family must for get together!

Rosa Brothers Dairy Opened their greatly anticipated Tulare location this last September. We were delightedto be on hand to help with a Ribbon Cutting. The shopsells their milk ice cream and much more and their grandopening featured a baby calf and Rosie the cow whichattendees took turns simulating milking! In the back of the shop you can watch milk be bottled fresh! Visit ourfacebook for more photos and dont forget to stop by Rosa Brothers Dairy and try their Famous Root Beer Milk!

Last Chance To Sign Up For Beautiful Bali ...Slide Show November 19th at the Chamber Call for more information 686-1547.Bali the New Destination for Art and Culture. This will be atrip of a life time and you wont see this price again. $2,500for Airfare, and 7 days in Bali !! Last Chance to sign upNovember 19th. You must make your deposit, payment in fullDecember 20th. Beautiful Bali !! 686-1547

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