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VOLUME 18 NUMBER 5 AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2009
The July Mixer was held at the Silver Springs Senior Living Community, and was co-hosted
by Valor Hospice Care. The event was very successful with over 100 of our members
attending. A fabulous buffet of Mexican fare was provided by the staff at Silver Springs. The
tables sported sombreros and everyone seemed to be having a very congenial, networking
evening. The dining room décor was very “south of the border” festive for this Fiesta. We
thank all our friends at Silver Springs and Valor Hospice for planning such a wonderful
event. We continue to remind our members to RSVP as it helps the hosts with meal planning
and avoids embarrassing food shortages.
Kevin Jordan, President of the Chamber’s Board of Directors, welcomed the members and
other community leaders in attendance, gave a report of the Chamber’s activities, and
introduced our newest members. Each of the new members had the opportunity to give a
short speech about their business. Other members and guests were given an opportunity to
share their event information with the attendees.
We wish to say a special THANK YOU to our members who generously donated fabulous
raffle prizes. Our special thanks go out to: Walter Henderson, P. C., Lynn Robinson of
Long Realty, Betsy Mabry of Long Realty, GV/Sahuarita Chamber of Commerce, Climax
Engineered Materials, Parcel Plus, GVCCC, Commerce Bank, The Retreat at Santa Rita
Springs, and our hosts Silver Springs and Valor Hospice.
WE ALL HOPE TO SEE YOU AT
OUR NEXT MIXER!
Nina Keck ~ Hearts and Hands PLEASE remember to RSVP, as it facilitates
Jane Sloan ~ M & I Bank our hosts and avoids embarrassing food shortages!
Special Events Co-Chairs And, remember to take advantage of the
opportunity to promote your business by
donating a raffle prize.
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2009 ~ 2010 2009 ~ 2010 COMMITTEES RENEWING
BOARD OF DIRECTORS Education MEMBERS
Open
President ~ Kevin Jordan 17th Street Communications
Commerce Bank of Arizona Economic Development Abrigo Moving Systems
Tim Wolfe Accent Care
Vice President ~ Joe Gildow Access Wisdom Home Care Plus
Caterpillar Proving Ground
National Agents Alliance American Southwest Credit Union
Government Relations Atria Bell Court Gardens
Treasurer ~ Arturo Gabaldon Randy Graf
Ballet Continental
Community Water Company Brasher Real Estate
Brown & Associates Insurance
of Green Valley Membership Central Alarm, Inc.
Bob Boysen Century 21 Catalina Realty / Samovitz & Jones
Secretary ~ Kelly Walter Patricia Alberti Performing Church of Religious Science
Green Valley News & Sun Artists Management Coach’s Corner
Cochise Cowboy Poet & Music Gathering
Diamond Venture
DIRECTORS AT LARGE Special Events & Mixers Direct CareGiver Association, Inc.
Jane Sloan D.R. Horton
First Assembly of God
Jim Green M & I Bank Great Expectations Academy
Inn at San Ignacio Nina Keck Greater Green Valley Community Foundation
Hearts & Hands Green Valley Assistance Services
Bob Childs Green Valley Bike & Hike
Bob the Inspector Publicity & Advertising Green Valley Glass
Mark Schultz Green Valley Investment & Management, Inc.
Rosalie Brinkmeyer Green Valley News & Sun
Green Valley Pecan Company
Custom Plus Greg & Amy’s Twist and Shout
Holiday Inn Express Green Valley
Embajadores Coordinators Hospice Family Care
Jim Casanova Marie Witt, Cleda Holcomb Hughes, Calihan, Konica, Minolta, Inc.
La Posada and Pat Benzie Inn at San Ignacio
Long Realty / Bob Smith
Parliamentarian Long Realty / Gaye Cattilini
Barbara Dolan Long Realty / Joette Schenck
17th Street Communications Long Realty / Kristin Ekrut
Long Realty / Teresa Sullivan
GREEN VALLEY - SAHUARITA JULY/AUGUST VISITOR Madera Vista Realty
Mind To Motion
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE CENTER INFORMATION National Agents Alliance
Oasis A/C & Heating, Inc.
Pacific Coast Mortgage/Beth White
Executive Director Telephone Calls 1,640 Patio Pools & Spas
Jim DiGiacomo Re/Max Valley Properties/Genie Peters
Walk-Ins 2,686 Retreat at Santa Rita Springs
Administrative Assistant
Sandra Sarmento
Large Packet Mailings 24 Rio Rico Properties
Safeway Stores
Small Packet Mailings 260 Sahuarita Rotary
PO Box 566 Sandstone Ridge Apartments
Green Valley, AZ 85622 Copies 8,440 San Martin de Porres Catholic Church
Santa Rita Lodge
275 W. Continental Road, #123 SAV-Director of Administration
Green Valley, AZ 85622 COMPUTER WEB STATS Scarlet’s Insurance Services
520.625.7575 ~ phone Silver Springs Retirement Living
520.648-6154 ~ fax During the month of July through Simpson’s Wildlife Sanctuary Inc.
Terry B. Cogan, CPA
www.greenvalleychamber.com August 31, 2009: The Animal League of Green Valley
gvchamber@qwestoffice.net Truly Nolen of America, Inc.
Website Hits 270,889 ValPak of Southern AZ
Wal-Mart
Newsletter Design Website Visits 15,948 Washington Federal Savings
Berdette Robison ~ The Berd House Zales Realty
Unique Visits 11,627
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WELCOME NEW MEMBERS ~ JULY/AUGUST
RANCHO SAN CAYETANO COMFORT KEEPERS/CAREGIVER SERVICE
31 Santa Gertrudis Lane 101 S. La Canada Drive Ste. 36-1
Tumacacori, AZ 85640 Green Valley, AZ 85614
Ranchosancayetano.az31@yahoo.com (520) 399-1092
Contact: Terri Prater (520) 399-1099 ~ FAX
Pasture Horse Boarding. Year Around Grass Contact: Scott J. Manzi
Comfort Keepers provides homemaking and personal care for
BENEDICT LOCK SERVICE seniors and others in need of extra help to remain in the comfort
221 E. El Limon of their own homes.
Green Valley, AZ 85614
(520) 625-4459 OUR FAMILY SERVICES LIFELINE
Contact: Rocky Benedict 3130 N. Dodge Blvd.
My wife & I started a locksmith company in Vermont in 1985. Tucson, AZ 85716
In 2004 we moved to Green Valley. By 2005 Benedict Lock (520) 465-4111
Service was established. We re-key locks, install deadbolts, offer (520) 323-9077 ~ FAX
24 hour emergency car & home lockouts, replace broken locks & Contact: Sandy Wahl
more. For banks, schools & businesses we offer interchangeable Phillips Lifeline Medical Alert Service provides emergency
core locks, which allow the owner to change locks in seconds medical service at the touch of a button. Lifeline helps older
without a locksmith. We also offer I.C. master key systems. adults live independently and provides families with peace of
Our goal is to provide professional, dependable and friendly ser- mind. Lifeline, is the leader in the medical alert field for over 30
vice at a reasonable cost. Call us 7 days a week to receive a free years; trusted by 9 out of 10 health care professionals.
estimate & discuss your security concerns at (520) 625-4459 or
(520) 481-5801 (cell). Rocky and Jennifer Benedict Green Val- AMERICAN LEGION MADERA POST 131
ley residents. P. O. Box 1594
Green Valley, AZ 85622-1594
THE GIFT COUNSELOR (520) 398-6245
515 W. Calle Paso Suave (520) 398-6345 ~ FAX
Sahuarita, AZ 85629 Contact: Bear Coffman
(520) 207-0770 A Veterans organization comprised of Veterans who served their
(520) 207-5075 ~ FAX country during times of conflict as described by the U.S. Con-
Contact: Ruth Fite gress
The Gift Counselor offers a large selection of gifts and awards at
wholesale pricing. We do employee recognition, safety pro- EQUINE VOICES RESCUE & SANCTUARY
grams, branding programs and events. Increase your business P. O. Box 1685
with us! Green Valley, AZ 85645
(520) 398-2814
SONORA LUNG C.A.R.E. Contact: Karen Pomroy
101 S La Canada Drive, Ste 36-2 Equine Voices Rescue & Sanctuary is a non-profit organization
Green Valley, AZ 85614 dedicated to saving Premarin/PremPro (PMU) mares and foals
(520) 437-5148 from slaughter. We are a voice for the many horses that cannot
(520) 396-3840 ~ FAX speak for themselves. Through education, we are confident we
Contact: Esther Samutni can enlighten the public about the horrors behind the Premarin
My Pulmonary Rehabilitation program can help patients, with industry and horse slaughter and be a catalyst for change so these
chronic lung diseases like COPD, to manage their condition and horses can live a life without abuse and suffering.
improve their ability to lead active and productive lives. The
purpose of my program is to help my patients overcome the fear
of being short of breath, avoid repeated doctor and hospital vis-
its, and to teach them how to restore the highest possible daily
functional capacity.
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GREEN VALLEY JEWELERS, INC.
continued from page 3
250 W. Continental Road, Ste 518
Green Valley, AZ 85622
STANGER’S LANDSCAPE & MASONRY (520) 625-0650
Marana, AZ 85653 (520) 625-0651 ~ FAX
(520) 304-7502 Contact: Connie DeVlieger
(520) 579-0855 ~ FAX Products: Fine jewelry, gemstones, diamonds, estate jewelry,
Contact: Mike Stanger native American jewelry, watches, watch batteries. Services in-
Full service landscaping and masonry. We provide personal ser- clude designing, repairing, recycling, remounting, appraising and
vice, lowest prices, and guaranteed workmanship. Our services free ring cleaning and inspecting. Buying gold and consigning
include: planting, sprinkler/irrigation systems, installing patios, jewelry. Watch battery installation, watch repair - minor and
block walls, armadas, fireplaces, SOD, outdoor kitchens, mainte- major. Use your gold as cash for our services and products.
nance, repairs.
SHOOZ
HOMECHEK 180 W. Continental Road, Ste 166
P. O. Box 1145 Green Valley, AZ 85614
Sahuarita, AZ 85629 (520) 625-0964
(520) 63-5401 Contact: Judy Stieve
(520) 625-1648 ~ FAX We sell comfort shoes for men and women as well as handbags
Contact: Deanna Meyer and socks.
Homechek isSouthern Arizona’s preferred seasonal/vacation
home management & maintenance solution. Homechek offers ECLIPZ HAIR STUDIO formerly Annette’s Hair Design
weekly & bi-monthly comprehensive checks of your home, along 86 W. Esperanza Boulevard
with providing other custom services to fit your needs. Please Green Valley, AZ 85622
visit our website at www,homechekaz.com. (520) 529-4606
Contact: Amy Smith
SAGUARO ACRES II ASSISTED LIVING HOME, INC. Eclipz is a hair salon. It has a new owner Amy Smith and a new
18002 S. Placita Octubre salon name. The old name was Annette’s Hair Design.
Green Valley, AZ 85614
(520) 399-2175 CHERRY LANDSCAPE, INC.
(520) 399-2550 ~ FAX 1875 W. Prince Road
Contact: Timothy P. McKenna Tucson, AZ 85705
In operation since 1995, second licensed home in the Green Val- (520) 292-9776
ley area. Numerous residents in this operational period have (520) 292-9788 ~ FAX
been taken off hospice due to an adherence of high standards in Contact: George Rodieck
ambulation, hydration, nutrition, skin care, fall prevention, phar- Cherry Landscape Inc. has been locally owned and operated for
macy medication management, daily activities, resident to care- thirty years! We provide landscape maintenance, commercial
giver ratio and physicians, nurses and specialists that make rou- and residential irrigation, new installations and one time clean
tine house calls. ups! We’re the preferred landscape partner for Long Realty and
offer special discounts for Long customers!
SHODO PROPERTIES
Green Valley, AZ 85614 UNITED WAY OF TUCSON & SOUTHERN ARIZONA
(520) 603-5248 780 S. Park Centre Avenue
(520) 744-5006 ~ FAX Green Valley, AZ 85614
Contact: Anne Waisman (520) 625-2273 , Ext. 37
Property investment in commercial real estate. (520) 625-1598 ~ FAX
Contact: Vanessa Felty
LONG REALTY / PAT A. ANDREWS United Way of Tucson and Southern Arizona’s satellite office in
275W. Continental Road, #101 Green Valley is at Casa de Esperanza and is dedicated to improv-
Green Valley, AZ 85622 ing outcomes for children and families. We focus on connecting
(520) 918-8199 people to resources, and coordinate community events to raise
(520) 918-8199 awareness about the importance of high quality early learning
(520) 625-6082 ~ FAX environments, quality out of school time programs, and family
Contact: Pat A. Andrews support programs in our community.
Striving to provide a full-service, anxiety-free real estate experi-
ence.
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KUDOS TO OUR PLATINUM MEMBERS
Platinum Membership in the Green Valley Sahuarita Chamber of Commerce is a great way
to support your local Chamber above and beyond regular benefits! Our appreciation goes
out to our Platinum Members for helping make the Green Valley Sahuarita Chamber of
Commerce a vital force in the economic growth of Green Valley and Sahuarita.
AristoCare Home Health Services D.R. Horton SGH&C LLC dba Scott Guerin
American Family Insurance Dunlap Oil (Formerly Coxco Heating & Cooling
Arizona Family Restaurant Corporation) Saguaro Environmental Services
American Southwest Credit Union Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Sahuarita Plumbing LLC
Ashley Furniture Homestore Gold Cleaning Company of Green
ATT Advertising & Publishing Green Valley Cooling & Heating Valley
Bank of America Green Valley Decorative Rock, Inc. Santa Rita Care Center
Green Valley Sahuarita Green Valley News & Sun, Inc. Sertinos Coffee & Ice Cream
Border Patrol Inn at San Ignacio Southwest Gas Corporation
Brasher Real Estate Insurance Center of Green Valley Tucson Decorative Rock, LLC
Canoa Hills Golf Club Jerry Bobs Tucson Federal Credit Union
San Ignacio Golf Club Green Valley & Sahuarita Twin Buttes Properties, Inc.
Caterpillar Inc. – Proving Ground La Posada at Park Centre U. S. Bank
Central Pet Meridian Moving Systems Walgreens # 2232
Commerce Bank of Arizona Meritage Active Adult Walgreens #9186
Cox Communications Company Communities Wal-Mart
Daniel’s Moving & Storage Miracle-Ear Wells Fargo Bank/Green Valley
Dependable Nurses, Inc. Pulte Homes Sahuarita
Diamond Ventures Qwest Western Slope Pro Audio, Inc.
Donna Marshall & Associates Retreat at Santa Rita Springs Wyndham Canoa Ranch Resort
Realty Rosemont Copper Yellow Book USATM
BANNER ADS NOW AVAILABLE
ON THE CHAMBER WEB SITE
Trying to boost your business? Looking
for ways to get your name out there?
Advertise by using a Banner Ad on the
Green Valley Sahuarita Chamber of
Commerce website. Last year our Website
received approximately two million hits.
If you are interested in this great
advertising opportunity please contact
Sandy at the Chamber office 625-7575 or
email sandy@greenvalleychamber.com.
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WHAT 21ST ANNUAL LOS NINOS
DEL VALLE BENEFIT GOLF
TOURNAMENT
WHEN September 19, 2009
WHAT SAHUARITA NIGHT AT CHASE TIME 6:30 am Registration
FIELD 7:30 am Shotgun Start
ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS VS WHERE San Ignacio Golf Club
MILWAUKEE BREWERS Registration deadline September 11th. Entry Fee $90
WHEN September 11, 2009 ($45 tax-deductible donation). All proceeds benefit
TIME 6:40 pm the intergenerational programming and scholarships
WHERE Chase Field available at Los Ninos del Valle Child Care/Preschool
Sahuarita Night at Chase Field. Arizona Diamond- of Casa de Esperanza Call Joanne @ 625+2273 Ext
backs vs Milwaukee Brewers. National Anthem per- 39 for more information and registration sheets.
formed by award winning Sahuarita High School
Band. Tickets available at all school sites $12, $25, WHAT CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
$27.50. Proceeds benefit Sahuarita students through MIXER HOSTED BY THE
programs and scholarships. RETREAT AT SANTA SPRINGS
WHEN September 24, 2009
WHAT MEET & HAVE BREAK TIME 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
FAST WITH OUR STATE WHERE The Retreat at Santa Rita Springs
LEGISLATORS 661 W. Calle Torres Blancas
WHEN September 16, 2009
TIME 7:30 am - 9:00 am WHAT FIESTA SAHUARITA
WHERE Madera Club House at Quail Creek WHEN September 26, 2009
COST $15 Members; $18 Non-Members TIME 3:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Prepayment greatly appreciated. Contact the Cham- WHERE Anamax Park
ber at 625-7575 for reservations. 17501 S. Camino de las Quintas
The Town of Sahuarita Parks & Recreation Depart-
WHAT NEW MEMBER LUNCHEON ment will be hosting Fiesta Sahuarita 2009. The an-
WHEN September 17, 2009 nual event celebrates the anniversary of the incorpora-
TIME 11:30 am - 1:30 pm tion of the Town of Sahuarita. The event will be held
WHERE Madera Center at Anamax Park on Saturday, September 26, 2009
Catering by Kristofer’s in Amado from 3:00 pm – 8:00 pm. For information on being a
vendor or sponsor for Fiesta Sahuarita contact 822-
WHAT ARIVACA VOLUNTEER FIRE 8800.
DEPT LAS VEGAS NITE
WHEN September 19, 2009
TIME 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
WHERE Arivaca Community Center
Food, games and prizes, 50/50 raffle, costume contest
($2 entry fee). $10 ticket includes $20 in playing
chips, buffet, and drinks. For more information call
Marti Conklin at 398-2967. Tickets available at the
Green Valley Sahuarita Chamber of Commerce
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WHAT FIREMAN’S CHILI COOK-OFF WHAT CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MIXER
FUNDRAISER HOSTED BY PRESTIGE &
WHEN Friday, September 25th ARISTOCARE
TIME 3pm - 8pm WHEN October 22nd 2009
WHERE Quail Creek Madera TIME 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Clubhouse Ballroom WHERE Prestige Assisted Living
Fireman’s Chili Cook-off Fundraiser, hosted by Quail 1175 S. Abrego Drive
Creek and Green Valley Firefighters Association. A $10
ticket provides 12 tastes of chili. All proceeds benefit local WHAT FALL PROMO COUNTRY FAIR
families in need. Vote for your favorite chili. Live music WHEN October 22, 23, & 24
by The Rusty Zippers. Tickets available at the concierge TIME 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
desk in the Madera clubhouse. 2055 E. Quail Crossing WHERE Continental Shopping Plaza
Blvd, (520) 393-5822, or at the Green Valley Sahuarita
Chamber of Commerce. WHAT FALL PROMO COUNTRY FAIR
WHEN October 22, 23, & 24
WHAT BALLET CONTINENTAL PRESENTS TIME 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
A SYLPHIDE WHERE Green Valley Village
WHEN Saturday, September 26th at 7:00 pm
Sunday, September 27th at 2:00 pm WHAT COUNTRY FAIR WHITE
WHERE Sahuarita Auditorium ELEPHANT PARADE
350 W. Sahuarita Road WHEN October 24, 2009
La Sylphide with excerpts from Swan Lake. Advance TIME 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
ticket prices $15 – General Admission, $12 Seniors (55 &
older), $8 Students w/ID & Children (12 & under. Tickets WHAT DEFENDERS OF OUR FREEDOM
available at the Green Valley Sahuarita Chamber of Com- ANNUAL GOLF EVENT
merce. For additional information call 326-7887. WHEN November 11, 2009
TIME 8:30 am Shotgun Start
WHAT ANNUAL GREEN VALLEY MIXER WHERE Canoa Ranch Golf Course
WHEN October 7, 2009 Please mark your calendars for The Green Valley Sa-
TIME 5:00 - 7:00 pm huarita Chamber of Commerce 2009 Defenders of Our
WHERE Arizona Family Restaurant Freedom Annual Golf Event. Registration will be at 7:00
Hosted by AT&T Advertising Solutions, Publisher of the am with an 8:00 am Shotgun Start. Cost for an individual
AT&T Real Yellow Pages in coordination with the Green player is $95 or $360 for a foursome. For additional infor-
Valley Community Coordinating Council and the Green mation please contact the Chamber at 625-7575.
Valley Sahuarita Chamber of Commerce.
WHAT COMMUNITY PERFORMING
WHAT GREEN VALLEY ASSISTANCE
ARTS CENTER
SERVICES INC. 9th ANNUAL GALA
2009 RED, WHITE & BLACK BALL
WHEN October 17, 2009 WHEN Saturday, November 7, 2009
TIME 5:00 p.m. TIME 6:00 pm
WHERE Lavender’s Restaurant at Country
COST $65 per person
Club of Green Valley The 2009 Red, White & Black Ball will have elegant food
77 E. Paseo De Golf stations by Creative Catering, wine & beer bar, silent and
COST $80 per person live auctions, dancing under the stars with Dr. A and Soul
“We Wish Upon a Star, Developing Dreams and Building Groove. Tickets include 2 drink tickets. This is the annual
Futures for Our Clients”. Joe Bourne Jazz Combo, re- fundraiser. Call 399-1750 for additional information or
gional cuisine, silent and live auctions. RSVP to Green visit www.performingartscenter.org.
th
Valley Assistance Services by September 28 . Semi for-
mal attire suggested.
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REAL ESTATE STATISTICS
Year to Date Comparison
January 1 ~ August 31, 2009
2008 2009
Houses Sold 584 534
Average Days on Market 163 163
Average Selling Price $205,067 $181,062
The Green Valley/Sahuarita Association of Realtors®
The Green Valley/Sahuarita Association of Realtors®
BUSINESS
OF THE
YEAR AWARDS
Small Business of the Year Award Winner
Vista Eye Care
Large Business of the Year Winner
AristoCare Home Health Care BONDED & INSURED RESIDENTIAL
(K-39/ROC#252995) COMMERCIAL
Home Based Business of the Year Winner
S G H AND C L L C
Doc’s OVER 23 YRS OF EXPERIENCE
AIR CONDITIONING ● HEATING
Non-Profit Business of the Year Winner SALES ● SERVICE ● INSTALLATION
MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS
United Community Health Center, Inc.
PO Box 1633 (520) 302-8646
Sahuarita, AZ 85629 (520) 648-2504
SGHeating-Cooling@hotmail.com Fax: (520) 625-2753
Carol Stapleton
Business Account Manager
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Accent Care Ribbon Cutting
Accent Care’s Ribbon Cutting was held on July 29th in their new location, Several people from the
Chamber attended the opening of their new offices, but, unfortunately, the pictures did not turn out.
Eclipse Clinical Research
Ribbon Cutting
September 3, 2009
Sonora Lung Care
Ribbon Cutting
August 20, 2009
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PLEASE RSVP BY SEPTEMBER 20TH TO SANDY SARMENTO AT 1-520-7575
OR 1-520-648-6154 OR SANDY@GREENVALLEYCHAMBER.COM.
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LAW OFFICE OF WALTER L. HENDERSON Condolences
Congratulations to Phoebe Harris who has joined the Green Valley
law office of Walter L. Henderson. Ms. Harris has experience as a Our condolences go out to Paul Townsend on the
corporate attorney and will be a welcome addition to the firm passing of his wife Cathy. Paul and Cathy were
whose specialties are wills, living trusts, estate planning, elder law the Townsend Team at Long Realty. Paul, our
and divorce. Congratulations Phoebe! prayers are with you, your family, friends and
co-workers.
TOWN OF SAHUARITA SAYS GOODBYE TO SUE PAYNE
Co-workers, businesses, and friends alike, said goodbye to Sue Our heartfelt sympathies go out to Lisa Israel
Payne last month. Sue, the dedicated Neighborhood Outreach who recently lost her Mother. May you find
comfort and peace through the love of family
Coordinator for the Town of Sahuarita and her husband Jon, have and friends
relocated to North Carolina. Sue was a warm, wonderful person
who did her job well and was always willing to help. We will miss
you Sue, have a great life in North Carolina!
BEDMART OPENS TWO NEW STORES
Bedmart, Arizona’s largest family-owned mattress retailer an-
nounced the opening of two new locations in the metro Phoenix
area. One store s located in Peoria and the other is located in Good-
year. Both locations have more than 6,000 square feet that offer a
selection of famous brands. Bedmart started in 1988 with a single
store in Tucson. It now has 28 locations throughout Arizona.
MIND TO MOTION
Mind to Motion will have OPEN HOUSE on Saturday, September
12th and September 26th from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm. Let us show
you how to make your body the ideal place to spend the rest of your
life! State of the art exercise solutions, cutting edge nutrition and
health care that cares about your health. Come taste what we are
about! Madera Plaza, 518 E Whitehouse Canyon Road, Suite 150,
Green Valley, (520) 829-6925.
ACCENT CARE OPENS GREEN VALLEY OFFICE
Accent Care recently opened a new office at the Green Valley
Village. Stop by and see them in their new facility located at 101
S. La Canada Dr., Ste 56, Green Valley, AZ, (520) 393-7144.
H & R BLOCK HAS MOVED
H & R Block has moved their offices. They are still at the Conti-
nental Shopping Plaza but their suite has changed to 134. Their
new location is 210 W. Continental Rd. #134, Green Valley, AZ,
85622 , (520) 625-8732.
ECLIPSE CLINICAL RESEARCH
Eclipse has changed their suite number. Their new address is 75 W.
Calle de las Tiendas, Suite 105 B, Green Valley, AZ 85622.
ROSALIE BRINKMEYER – CUSTOM PLUS
Congratulations to Rosalie Brinkmeyer of Custom Plus for being
named Women of the Year 2009 by the Valle Verde Charter Chap-
ter of American Business Women’s Association.
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The first, but soon to be annual Tri Chamber Mixer, was held in August at the DeAnza RV Re-
sort in Amado. We had an attendance of over 200 people between the three Chambers of
Green Valley Sahuarita, Tubac and Nogales in Santa Cruz county. A beautiful array of finger
foods was provided by Esplendor Resort and Soto’s Restaurant, with desserts being provided
by Kokopelli’s Gelato and Widsom’s Restaurant. A bar was provided and staffed by Chef
Charles of Kristofer’s Restaurant. Kevin Jordan, President of the Chamber’s Board of Di-
rectors, welcomed everyone and introduced the Executive Directors and Presidents of the other
two Chambers, along with our co-hosts, Bob and Amy Solfisburg of DeAnza RV Resort. We
wish to thank all of the Chambers for the collaborative effort to support the business communi-
ties along the I-19 corridor and hope this is the beginning of a true business partnership.
We wish to thank our members who generously donated fabulous raffle prizes for both our
mixers. Our special thanks go out to: Custom Plus, Walter Henderson, P. C., Southwest Ad
Specialties, Kelly Walter and Mark Schultz of The Green Valley News, Betsey Mabry of
Long Realty, Maxwell Remodelers, GV Community Coordinating Council, Hearts and
Hands, Rose West Accounting, GV/Sahuarita Chamber of Commerce, Green Valley Pecan,
Green Valley Recreation, Accent Care, Green Valley Decorative Rock, Yoga Saguaro, Com-
fort Keepers, Dave Polsky Tire & Auto, Community Water of GV, Bank of the West, Bazar de
Mexico, Esplendor Resort, Hotel Fray Marcos de Niza, Rosemont Copper, Metal Morphosis
of Tubac, Rancho Sahuarita Co., Croppers Auto, Jacquie Smith Desert Winds Herb & Tea,
Abrego Self Storage, Beads of Tubac, Big Horn Gallery, Old Presidio Traders, Roberta
Rogers Watercolors, Sky Island Alliance, Stables Ranch Grille & Dos Silos Restaurant, The
Country Shop, The Tubac House, TJ’s Tortuga Books, Tubac Ctr. For the Arts, Tubac Terri-
tory, The Yard Woman, John Montgomery Estate, James Culver Leather, Café Presidio, No-
gales Holiday Inn Express, Candlewood Suites/Nogales, Tubac Chamber, Nogales Cham-
ber/U S Census, Bohman Homes, El Dorado Personnel, Wisdom’s Restaurant, Café Gari-
ola, National Auto Glass, Cabinet Encounters, Salon del Sol, David Voisard, Stone Dragon
Studio, Tucson FCU, Arizona Self Storage, Ben Dameean and Access Wisdom .
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TOYS FOR TOTS between our local businesses and our local schools in edu-
The Green Valley Sahuarita Chamber of Commerce will be cating our children and young adults for future career op-
one of many businesses in Green Valley and Sahuarita that portunities in our area.
will be a drop off for The Marine Corp Toys for Tots drive.
Please help the Marine Corp help the kids by bringing your The young adults in our local schools are eager to learn
toy donations by the Chamber office from October 1, 2009 about career possibilities – and are willing to work for a
through December 21, 2009. prospective employer while earning school credits. Em-
ployers can interview, hire and train the prepared student as
CHAMBER IS OPEN ON SUNDAYS well as grade the student/trainee.
The Green Valley Sahuarita Chamber of Commerce is now
open on Sunday. Current Sunday hours are The students in our area are also interested in learning
9:00 am to 12:00 noon! Feel free to stop by and say hello. about businesses and what they do. An hour or two under
your wings may very well result in that student choosing to
FOOD BANK DROP OFF follow in your footsteps!
In an effort to help the Food Bank and the many, many
people in our community that need our help, the Chamber Members of the Chamber, we are preparing a central list of
now has a drop off box in our office. Feel free to drop off employers willing to hire and train our local students. This
canned goods or non-perishable items at any time. With is truly a win-win situation for all participants.
the holidays approaching rapidly, the food bank needs our
help now more than ever. If you would like to be a partner in the Workforce De-
velopment program, please contact Beverly Trunick,
ATTENTION EMPLOYERS! program coordinator, at 648-7090 with your business
Our Economic Development Committee views Workforce information.
Development as a key element in serving our local mem-
bers. We would like to facilitate a working relationship
COME GOLF WITH US!!
SEPTEMBER 19, 2009
SAN IGNACIO GOLF CLUB
21ST ANNUAL
LOS NINOS del VALLE
BENEFIT GOLF TOURNAMENT
Divisions
Divisions
Seniors (combined age of 260+ foursome)
Women’s ! Men’s ! Mixed
PRIZES!!
LOTS OF GREAT PRIZES!!
September
Registration Deadline September 11
tax-
Entry Fee - $90 ($45 tax-deductible donation)
All proceeds benefit the intergenerational programming
210 W. Continental Rd. #126 available
and scholarships available at Los Ninos del Valle
Green Valley, Arizona 85622
Child Care/Preschool of Casa de Esperanza
www.walterlhenderson.com
Call Joanne at 520.625.2273, Ext. 39 for more
information
information and registration sheets
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Protecting Your Home
Your home is your most expensive single purchase and it contains virtually all your possessions. More
importantly, it contains people you love. But others may still have keys to it, including those who built it,
previous owners and renters, neighbors, care givers, housekeepers, and others. Protecting your belongings,
yourself and your loved ones by rekeying the locks can give you piece of mind at a low price. Call one of
the numbers below to get a free estimate.
W. Roskey Residential Locksmith, LLC
Lock Installation, Repair, Rekeying, Replacement, Lockouts
Bonded and Insured Green Valley Resident
Member Green Valley-Sahuarita Chamber of Commerce
www.roskeylocksmith.com
393-3895 or 400-5626
PRESORTED
STANDARD
U.S. POSTAGE
PAID
GREEN VALLEY, AZ
PO Box 566 PERMIT NO. 62
Green Valley, AZ 85622
September 17, 2009
New Member Luncheon
Madera Room at Amado Territory
Tuesday, September 8, 2009 Inn Thursday, October 15, 2009
Membership Committee Meeting 11:30 am – 1:00 pm Government Relations Committee
GVSCofC Meeting
5:15 pm Tuesday, September 22, 2009 GVSCofC
BOD Meeting 7:30 am
Thursday, September 10, 2009 GVSCofC
Events Committee Meeting 7:00 am Tuesday, October 20, 2009
GVSCofC EDC Committee Meeting
4:00 pm Thursday September 24, 2009 GVSCofC
Chamber Mixer 5:00 pm
Tuesday, September 15, 2009 The Retreat at Santa Rita Springs
EDC Committee Meeting GVSCofC Thursday October 22, 2009
GVSCofC 5:00 pm Chamber Mixer
5:00 pm Prestige & AristoCare
Thursday, October 8, 2009 Prestige Senior Living
Thursday, September 17, 2009 Events Committee Meeting 5:00 pm
Government Relations Committee GVSCofC
Meeting 4:00 pm Tuesday, October 27, 2009
GVSCofC BOD Meeting
Tuesday, October 13, 2009 GVSCofC
7:30 am
Membership Committee Meeting 7:00 am
GVSCofC
5:15 pm