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JOIN THE CHAMBERTHE VOICE OF BUSINESS SINCE 1936Monthly MembershipMeetingHours" MixerEnjoy personal interaction withcommunity focused and drivenprofessionals. As the mixer host, you getto display your business venue, products, services, and introduce your staff toan engaged audience.SAVE THE DATESMonthly Member Meeting "Business After Hours" Mixer ChamberBanquet Wild Game Dinner BorderBass Battle Lunch & Learn BusinessEXPO and MAA WelcomesLeadership Del RioThis program offers a unique curriculumdesigned to promote to futureleaders of Del Rio.In addition to networking, eachMonthly Member Meeting boasts arelevant engaging speaker, orinnovative programming to furtherour members business success,while offering a forum for ourmembers to interact.Lunch & LearnThis is a 1 hour seminarscheduled during lunch time thatprovides unique lessons,personal development, lifeEXCLUSIVEMEMBER BENEFITSCoordinate commerce, industry and theprofessions strengthening a sound and healthybusiness climate in Del Rio. Sponsor programs ofwork and activities that provide for developmentand employment of human and economicresources. Provide business leadership andcoordination in solving community problems,while creating appreciation and promoting ourmembers and the advantages that ourcommunity offers!Convention and Visitors BureauPromote conventions and visitors throughthe effective expenditure of Room Taxfunds. Solicit conventions, fishingtournaments, rodeos and other activities.Add emphasis to the areas of eco-tourism,bird watching, rock-art and geologicalsites. Develop targets in Mexico andupdate promotional materialsAttend the largest business-to-businessand consumer-to-business expoand networking event.Special Projects CommitteePlan and arrange events by assistingthe Chamber with fundraising projects, theWGD & BBB. The committee also assistsMilitary Affairs AssociationOf utmost importance is the support andprotection of Laughlin Air Force. The Chamberworks hand in hand with the city and county tomake sure LAFB can complete its mission oftraining the "BEST PILOTS IN THE WORLD"!This means more stabilityfor LAFB, it means more jobs,rentals, home sales andmore growth.MISSION STATEMENT: Coordinate commerce, industry and the professionsstrengthening a sound and healthy business climate in Del Rio. Sponsor programsof work and activities that provide for development and employment of humanand economic resources. Provide business leadership and coordination in solvingcommunity problems, while creating appreciation and promoting the advantages that ourcommunity offers!Del Rio Chamber of Commerce:xp/,- ;'w1915 Veterans Blvd.Del Rio, Texas 78840U.,(830) 775-3551 {9llMDel Rio Chamber of Commerce6DELHI
MEMBERSHIP INVESTMENT DUESDel Rio Chamber of Commerce & Military Affairs AssociationGENERAL CLASSIFICATION1-1011-2021-4041-100Over 100EmployeesEmployeesEmployeesEmployeesEmployees 247.50 357.00 467.50 550.00 660.00 Military Affairs 125 per year andoptional contributions(see attached)MAQUILA/INDUSTRIAL MEMBERSHIPSLarge CorporationsIndependent Maquilas/Industry 660.00 100 per plant 330.00Business rants (Franchise)Medical Clinics 247.50 1 per unit 247.50 247.50 50 Additional location 330.00 50 per doctorBanks and Credit Unions 1- 25 Million Deposit 25- 50 Million Deposit 50- 100 Million Deposit 100 Million Plus Deposit 550.00 880.00 1,100.00 1,650.00OtherReal EstateAttorneysPhysicians & DentistsConvenience & Gas StationsGovernment AgenciesSchool DistrictCollegesAssociate Member 247.50 15 per agent 330.00 50 per attorney 330.00 50 per doctor 247.50 25 per each store 550.00 550.00 550.00 100.00DUES WILL BE BILLED ON A CALENDAR YEAR AND CAN BEPAID BY CHECK, AUTO WITHDRAWAL OR CREDIT CARD.1915 Veterans Blvd. Del Rio, TX 78840 830.775.3551 frontdesk@drchamber.com
INVESTOR APPLICATIONCompanyRepresentative NameTitleAddressSuite#City/StateZip CodePhone#Alt. Phone#Fax#WebsiteEmailReferred byType of Business# of EmployeesInvestor AgreementI agree to abide by the purposes & bylaws of the Del Rio Chamber of Commerce. I understand that Membership will continue until I have resigned in writing andthat upon said cancellation or termination of membership, I/my company will return/surrender use of Chamber membership logo and relinquish all use ofthe Chamber logo on my advertising endeavors. All services are good during investment, which will begin promptly upon receipt of payment. All rights to theChamber and its entities are reserved for the use and service of its members.Signature:Date:Reasons for Joining the ChamberNetworking/Business ContactsSupport Economic Development EffortsDirectors ParticipationSponsorship/Advertising OpportunitiesVolunteer OpportunitiesLearning OpportunitiesGovernment AffairsBusiness InformationOtherMilitary Affairs MembershipYes, I would like to join the Chamber's Military Affairs Association for an additional 125 annually plusadditional contributions in the amount of:(See MAA Application page 3 for Detail)Investment & Payment InformationTo pay Online please click the link: https://swipesimple.com/links/lnk fe960609Annual Investment:Payment Type:YearlyCredit CardCheckBilling Address:Semi-AnnuallyQuarterlyMonthlyBank Auto Draft (Please see recurring payment authorization form)City/State/Zip Code:Card number #:Exp:OR Bank Account #:CVV:Routing #:OFFICE USE ONLYQuickBooksWebsiteWelcome LetterListRibbon CuttingVisit Widget1915 Veterans Blvd. Del Rio, TX 78840 830.775.3551 frontdesk@drchamber.com
The Military Affairs Association, Inc. is made upof Chamber members, but is operated under aseparate corporate and dues structure. The purpose ofthe non-profit association is to promote goodwillbetween Laughlin AFB and the community, assists inthe integration of military personnel to Del Rio,coordinate efforts to strengthen current missions,assist in possible new missions and implementmeasures to be taken to ensure Laughlin and Del Rio'sfuture ling AddressPhysical AddressPhoneFaxEmailWebsiteType of BusinessTHIS PLEDGE IS CONTINOUS UNTIL CANCELLED IN WRITING WITH INVESTMENT PAID IN ADVANCE FOR CURRENT YEAR.Investment and Payment InformationTo Pay Online Click The Link:Draft Authorization Signature:Annual Investment:Payment Type:YearlyCredit s/lnk b8f76ffdQuarterlyMonthlyBank Auto Draft (only for monthly withdraws)Billing Address:City/State/Zip Code:Card number #:Exp:OR Bank Account #:CVV:Routing #:OFFICE USE ONLYQuickBooksWebsiteWelcome LetterInitial Investment 125.00Optional Contributions Below“Laughlin Strong” Supporter“Grow Your Own” Project 100.00 suggested 100.00 suggestedTotal Intended Investment ListRibbon Cutting“Laughlin Strong” funds enhancecontinuous efforts to work with LAFB onimproving immediate and future facilitiesand supporting efforts to fight baserealignment along with the closurecommission (BRAC). “Grow Your Own”Funds are dedicated to help educate, trainand prepare students for immediate jobplacement at LAFB through programs at DelRio High and the Junior College.1915 Veterans Blvd. Del Rio, TX 78840 830.775.3551 frontdesk@drchamber.com
Below are items that your Chamber continues to workon diligently that will help solidify the roll of Laughlin AirForce Base in our community through our partnerships.Direct Hiring Authority—Your Chamber & MAA hasfought for this policy since 2013. This means that instead of taking 6-8 months to hire much needed personnel that it now takes approximately 50 days.With the increase of undergraduate Pilot training increasing from 300 to 500 this DIRECT HIRING policywill allow us to fill much need MAINTAINERS as well asmany other support positions!With this increase in Pilot Production the Del Rio Community has to be able to provide housing. Your Chamber & MAA is reaching out to the community to helpresolve this issue.LAFB Drainage Project - The flooding of the flightline hasbeen an issue for over 40 years. Project 1 is completewith projects 2 and 3 pending.The Defense Control Center (DCC)- This project movedthe main gate away from the train tracks to the westentrance off Hwy. 277-South. Val Verde County in partnership with the City, was awarded a 4.5m Grant bythe State’s Texas Military Preparedness Commission onDecember 10, 2015. The TMPC grant was written inhouse by representatives from all of the above entitiesas well as Chamber and Military Affairs Association volunteers.Sun Shade Project— The City of Del Rio was awarded a 3.5m grant in March 2016 to construct metal sunshades to protect the T-6’s. DR Chamber, MAA, City ofDel Rio and Laughlin team wrote the grant.Military Affairs Association- Of utmost importance isthe support and protection of Laughlin Air Force Basewho employs approximately 24% of our Community’sLabor Force and affects our housing market by over35%. Your Del Rio Chamber and Military Affairs hasworked hand in hand with our City and County to makesure LAFB can complete its Mission of training the BESTPILOTS IN THE WORLD! We are currently training 325pilots per year. The increase means more stability forLAFB, it means more jobs, rentals, home sales . moregrowth.BECOME A MILITARY AFFAIRS ASSOCIATIONMEMBER TODAY!CALL THE CHAMBER OFFICE FOR MORE INFORMATIONThe Leadership Del Rio Program is invaluable increating partnerships as well as sharing knowledgeabout all facets of our community from many differentperspectives. One of its main goals is to help youngemployees learn about our community while enhancing and helping to create values, professionalism andsense of empowerment and how to better our city bybringing together groups that can affect change. Theestablishment of a network of community leaders isone of the greatest benefits of Leadership Del Rio!The Economic Development Committee is diligentlyworking with the City to help support a sports complexfor Del Rio, better known as the “Field of Dreams” project. The city has received a grant from Texas Parks &Wildlife (TPW) to make this new sports complex become a reality.MISSION STATEMENTCoordinate commerce, industry and the professionsThe Economic Development Team will also be offeringto our Industrial, Professional and Federal employers aSponsorship program where we will tour and mentornew employees that will be moving to the area.strengthening a sound and healthy business climate in Del Rio.The Conventions & Visitors Bureau main goal is to helppromote economic development of Del Rio & AmistadNational Recreation area as a destination. This will helpincrease visits from tourists, anglers and business travelers, which in turn create revenue through room taxand visits to retailers, restaurants, & fast food establishments. This year’s goal is to work closely with alllocal arts and community organizations to promotetheir events to consumers in communities within a 2- 4hour travel window.solving community problems, while creating appreciation andSponsor programs of work and activities that provide fordevelopment and employment of human and economicresources. Provide business leadership and coordination inpromoting the advantages that our community offers!WHY should I invest in theDel Rio Chamber of Commerce? Because - I have a business stake in this community which can be safeguarded by working with theDel Rio Chamber of Commerce to protect and advance all businesses. I help to ensure this community’s progress which in turn ensures the successof my business Because - My support is “plowed back” to yieldmany-fold-benefits. Because - Membership in the Del Rio Chamber ofCommerce means a better and more prosperouscommunity. Because - Without me, the Del Rio Chamber ofCommerce cannot carry out it’s program of workand protect and advance Del Rio businesses.
LEGISLATIVE LIAISON COMMITTEECHAIRMAN — Shannalea TaylorPurpose— Stay abreast of matters which impact the Chamberfrom government agencies and offices and make those officesaware of the Chamber’s positions on issue.1 Liaison with legislative and government offices.2. Review legislative and governmental publications to detectitems of interest and report to the Executive Board .3. Generate correspondence concerning legislative andregulatory activity.4. Present the Chamber’s position on items of local interest.WATER RESOURCE INFORMATION COMMITTEECHAIRMAN - Jerry SimptonPurpose - Gather water resource information1. Monitor city and county actions on water problems.2. Monitor and participate in development of regionalwater plans (SB-1) .3. Evaluate a Groundwater Conservation District.4. Encourage the City and County to develop analternate water source.ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEECHAIRMAN — Courtney DennisSylvia Ownes—Field of DreamsPurpose—Create job opportunities by promotingDel Rio and Ciudad Acuña1. Conduct an assessment and situation analysis to setobjectives.2. Determine types of businesses to target for marketingpurposes .3. Establish an incentive package to entice prospectiveemployers.4. Leverage the growth of employers by creating a retentionprogram.5. Work directly with the City of Del Rio and Val Verdecounty to promote and help develop economic growthwithin our community.LEADERSHIP COMMITTEECHAIRMAN—Janice PokrantPurpose—Leadership Del Rio is a program offering a uniquecurriculum designed to promote present and futureleaders for the Del Rio area.SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEECHAIRMAN - Selina VelasquezPurpose —Advance Education in Del Rio1. Promote awareness of the educational opportunitiesavailable through SRSU– Rio Grande College and SWTJC.2. Support higher education and promote expansionthrough fundraising.3. Support all levels of education within Val Verde County.4. Award annual scholarships.RED CARPET AMBASSADORSCHAIRMAN — Abram RodriguezPurpose — Support the Chamber by serving as official hostsand goodwill ambassadors with the goals of developingpositive awareness of the Chamber and supporting thegrowth of the business community.1. Perform Ribbon Cuttings, Border Buttermilks and AirportGreetings.2. Increase the Red Carpet Committee and encourageinvolvement .3. Recognize members involvement in activitiesCONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAUCHAIRMAN— Michael DiazPurpose— Promote conventions and visitors throughthe effective expenditure of Room Tax funds1. Refine the long range plan for the direction of conventionand visitors bureau.2. Solicit conventions, fishing tournaments, rodeos andother activities.3. Add emphasis to the areas of eco-tourism, bird watching,rock-art and geological sites.4. Develop targets in Mexico.5. Update promotional materialsAREA DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATIONCHAIRMAN — Frank H. LarsonPurpose - To acquire land for industrial use in the effort toprovide jobs for the Del Rio area.BUSINESS SHOWCASECHAIRMAN - Selina VelasquezPurpose - Bring key members of the community together toconnect with entrepreneurs and business owners, to learnabout the challenges and opportunities that local businessesface, and to inspire everyone to work together to supporttheir local businesses in a variety of creative ways.SPECIAL PROJECTS COMMITTEEChairman— Jimmy MurdochWild Game DinnerCo –Chair—Miguel Zuniga and Co-Chair—Dave KinseyBorder Bass Battle Co-Chair Kurt DovePurpose—Plan and arrange events to raise fundsand provide food service for special events & projects1. Annual Wild Game Dinner, Annual Banquet, and2 Border Bass Battle Fishing Tournaments.2. Assist the Chamber by raising funds .3. Assist the CVB Committee with meals for fishingtournaments.4. Participate in any worthwhile project that wouldbenefit the community.BILATERAL COMMITTEECHAIRMAN - Alfredo DelgadoPurpose—Strengthen the “Amistad” between Del Rioand Ciudad Acuña in economic development,transportation, tourism and social issues1. Promote Explore Del Rio - Ciudad Acuña to increasetourism to the area to help economic growth.2. Meet quarterly with Del Rio & Acuña representativesto discuss and solve issues that will help improvecross border traffic and tourism.3. Provide at least two informational seminars in bothEnglish and Spanish to discuss issues that affect thesocial economic growth of the region and as aplatform for information on current state, nationaland international events.NOMINATING COMMITTEECHAIRMEN— Mike Wrob & Pat EllisPurpose—Nominate Officers and Board of Directors1. Attend scheduled meetings, participate in discussionsand share the workload.2. When assigned a task, it becomes each member'sduty to complete the task and report back to thecommittee.LAKE COMMITTEECHAIRMAN—Bert GilesPurpose—Recommend actions and projects to theBoard of Directors for preserving and enhancing thehealth, conservation, and quality of the lake.1. Host 1 Business Showcase per year.MILITARY AFFAIRS ASSOCIATIONCHAIRMAN—Jeannie RoePurpose—To make sure Laughlin Air Force Base completeits Mission of training the BEST PILOTS IN THE WORLDLONG RAGE PLANNING COMMITTEECHAIRMAN - Anthony KusenbugerPurpose—To serve and support the Chamber leadership and toensure the survival, profitability and growth or the organization1.To find ways to increase visitations to the lake area.2 Host events that will benefit future fishingtournaments and lake promos.Del Rio Chamber of Commerce 1915 Veterans Blvd. Del Rio, TX 78840 830-775-3551 drchamber.com
1 - 25 Million Deposit 550.00 25 - 50 Million Deposit 880.00 Other Real Estate 247.50 15 per agent Attorneys 330.00 50 per attorney Physicians & Dentists 330.00 50 per doctor Convenience & Gas Stations 247.50 25 per each store Government Agencies 550.00 School District 550. 00 Colleges 550.00
