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Twentynine Palms Chamber of Commerce
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| Twentynine Palms Chamber of Commerce Newsletter |
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Board of Directors
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Aaron Kyle
President
Joni Daniel
Vice President
Carrie Hendrickson
Secretary
Director
Robert Fleck
Director
Glenn Helm
Director
Lorie Wiederhold
Director
Yeseida Reyes
Director
Devon Carson
Director
James "Jim" Harris
Director
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Hire Someone Better Than You
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Recently I have enjoyed a book called Work Rules!: Insights From Inside Google by Laszlo Bock. The author works in People Operations, similar to Human Resources, where he has helped to hire the best of the best for Google in its early years. There were many lessons that I learned and reinforced, but my one takeaway was "hire someone better than you" and don't compromise quality.
As I'm interviewing to hire a replacement for my amazing assistant (Ammara Kimso), I'm reviewing my own weaknesses. What can this applicant bring to the table that I'm missing? Or better yet, what quality should I look for that I lack time to cultivate in myself? And what qualities does this applicant possess that can help transform them into a great leader and innovator in their own right?
Creativity. There are many things about the administrative assistant position that I miss, but creativity is a big one! I had the freedom to create fun flyers promoting our local businesses and events. I partnered with local non-profits to use my creativity to spread the word about their activities. Design was something that I was passionate about. It proved to be an easy transition when I started as the new administrative assistant last year. I discovered in January that Ammara reflected a quick, inventive skill set that made her the perfect fit as my replacement. I had less time to guide creativity in my new hire, so Ammara was a rare gem.
Hopefully soon I'll be able to announce the next diamond (without the rough); someone with a shining personality, spectacular creativity, and the potential to grow in our great city. I have high aspirations for this unnamed individual. The reason is because I'm planning to hire someone better than me!
Until Next week,
Christine Hoenigmann
Executive Director
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"Desert Oasis: Wisdom in the Water" is the theme for the summer Art in Public Places exhibition at Twentynine Palms Visitor Center & Art Gallery and Chamber of Commerce, 73484 29 Palms Hwy. in Twentynine Palms.
The exhibition will be on display July 1 to September 30.
"Fading Resources"
Michael A. Nolan
Scarp Metal | Natural Materials
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New Board of Directors!
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| New Board of Directors Sworn In: (Left to Right) Robert Fleck, Glenn Helm, Lorie Wiederhold and Carrie Hendrickson. |
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| New Board of Directors Sworn In: (Left to Right) Carrie Hendrickson, Yeseida Reyes, Joni Daniel, Jim Harris and Devon Carson. |
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Pioneer Days
Stop by the 29 Palms Chamber of Commerce for the sponsorship, vendor and
parade applications!
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Tortoise Rock Casino
TRIBUTE TO PAT BENATAR
Friday, July 29th at
8pm
Crimes of Passion - Tribute to Pat Benatar
Tortoise Rock Casino
73829 Baseline Road
Twentynine Palms, CA 92277 |
Telephone:
(760) 367-9759
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The 75 students and staff of the mega-successful Theatre 29 Summer Youth Theater Program are well into rehearsals, building, costuming, makeup, lighting and sound for this year's production, "Disney's Aladdin Jr."
The program started July 5 and will culminate with six performances August 5, 6, and 7th, 2016. The Youth Theater Program and the performances are all held at the Theatre 29 building at 73637 Sullivan Road in the City of Twentynine Palms.
The program has two age groups of 32 students each, "Juniors" (7-11 years old) and "Seniors" (age 11-17).
Performances of "Disney's Aladdin Jr.", will be:
Friday, August 5:
6-12 age group: 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
2-17 age group: 8:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Saturday, August 6
6-12 age group: 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
12-17 age group 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Sunday, August 7:
6-12 age group: 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
12-17 age group 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Tickets are available now online at
www.theatre29.org or by calling the theatre 29 Box Office at
760-361-4151. Early reservations are urged as the children's productions sell out quickly.
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Blood Drive
- Where: Vons
- Address: 57590 Twentynine Palms Hwy, Yucca Valley
- Date: Saturday, Aug. 6
- Time: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Donors receive a free movie ticket. Donors also receive free cholesterol screening and Gift of Life Donor Loyalty points that may be redeemed in the online donor store at www.LStream.org. Those aged 18-44 years may register for Be The Match bone marrow screening at all donor locations free of charge.
Healthy individuals at least 15 years of age may donate blood. Fifteen- and 16-year-olds must provide LifeStream with written parental consent. Parent consent forms are available at any donor center, community blood drive or at www.LStream.org. All prospective donors should be free of infections or illness, weigh at least 110 pounds, and not be at risk for AIDS or hepatitis. Donors receive a free mini-physical as part of the donation process. Donating blood takes about an hour, yet gives someone a lifetime. For more information, please call 1-800-TRY GIVING. Join the LifeStream volunteer team and make a lifesaving difference! For information, call 1.800.879.4484, ext. 458.
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Youth Triumph Over Lord Farquaad in
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Youth perform during the Hi-Desert Cultural Center's 2015 mega-musical Summer Youth Theater production of THE LION KING JR.
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Napoleonic Lord Farquaad beware, Shrek and the entire fairytale Kingdom of Far Far Away will not let you stop their "happily ever after" in DreamWorks' fanciful epic battle of good versus evil being brought to life in the blockbuster Summer Youth Theater mega-production of SHREK THE MUSICAL JR. at the Hi-Desert Cultural Center. This opportunity is produced by the Cultural Center's unparalleled Hi-Desert Arts Academy Program that took the region by storm with last year's summer youth theater production of THE LION KING JR. This summer's five-week intensive program, open to all youth in grades 3-12, meets Monday through Friday from 10am-
3pm
beginning on
July 11th
, and includes a free healthy lunch each day, courtesy of the USDA's Seamless Summer Program.
Led by internationally acclaimed directors Howard Shangraw and Nelms McKelvain and an entire team of industry professionals, the biggest youth theater production of the summer gives area youth the unique opportunity to receive extraordinary hands-on instruction in acting, music, dancing, singing, cutting-edge theater technologies, stage management, and more. The five-week summer program will culminate in four public performances of SHREK THE MUSICAL JR. August 11-13, 2016. A few openings remain for interested youth.
For more information on program enrollment, visit www.hidesertculturalcenter.org, call the Arts Academy Program Office at 760-366-3777 ext. 3, or send an email to artsacademy@hidesertculturalcenter.org. All classes, rehearsals, and performances take place at the Hi-Desert Cultural Center's state-of-the-art facilities in Joshua Tree. All instructors & staff are Live Scanned and the facilities feature HD Security Cameras for added child safety.
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The fourth annual Joshua Tree National Park Art Exposition will be held September 17th & 18th, 2016, in Twentynine Palms, CA, at a variety of venues in the Oasis of Mara next to Joshua Tree National Park Headquarters.
A call for art entries is now being issued for the exposition's annual Juried Art Exhibition, which will be displayed at the historic 29 Palms Art Gallery for the month of September, with an awards reception for artists and the public set for Saturday night, Sept. 17th.
Complete guidelines and an entry form are available at
www.JTNPArts.org
. The entry fee is $35 for up to three (3) artwork entries per artist. Entry images and entry fees can be submitted online. Deadline for entries is Friday, July 22nd, 2016, at 12:00 a.m. midnight PT.
The exposition is presented by Joshua Tree National Park Council for the Arts, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. For more information, visit the website www.JTNPArts.org, or email: artists@jtnparts.org.
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*ATTENTION MILITARY MEMBERS & DEPENDENTS: Through grants provided by various organizations, the Desert Institute offers a limited number of scholarships for their educational programs to active Marines and their family members on the 29 Palms MCAGCC. For more information and qualification requirements, please call 760-367-5535.
For more information, contact Kevin Wong, Program Coordinator, at 760-367-5539.
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This year's art tours will feature 133 artists throughout the Morongo Basin during two weekends in
October, the 15th through 16th and the 22nd through 23rd. So mark your calendars now!
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| Reach Out supporter and local artist Peter Rohrback (l) with Stephen Hill service director for I-10 Toyota Scion with the custom mailbox hand carved by Rohrback as a show of appreciation for his help. |
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Reach Out Morongo Basin recently received a helping hand from I-10 Toyota Scion in Indio when they had mechanical problems with one of their vans used to transport senior and disabled neighbors to doctors appointments and shopping.
"Almost two years ago a local couple in Twentynine Palms donated an older Toyota Van to us for our transportation program" said Robin Schlosser Reach Out executive director. "Though the van was almost 25 years old it was in good condition with low miles and was perfect for our local runs in the Morongo Basin. In the year and a half we used it we drove almost 10,000 miles with it, mostly on local roads though occasionally down the hill.All went well till late in 2015 when we had some mechanical problems with it and after getting quotes for repairs ranging from $1800 to $2400 we had to park it and try to raise the funds for repairs."
At Reach Out's Art Auction fundraiser in May of this year at ArtFx & Furnishings in Yucca Valley Reach Out director and staff met Peter Rohrback a local artist who specializes in hand carved woodwork and who donated some work to the event to help raise funds for the organization.
"When we got to I-10 Toyota I could see our little van all shiny and clean sitting in the lot by the service department. They treated our vehicle just like they would a brand new one" stated Schlosser. "When Mr. Hill and Mr. Ayala came out to greet us they were presented with their art pieces generously donated by Mr. Rohrback and Mr. Hill handed me the keys to our van. He told me they fixed our mechanical problems and went through the van and made other repairs that they felt were necessary and all this was done at no cost. We are so appreciative of the help they gave us because it truly makes a world of difference to our small organization in our ministry to help our senior and disabled neighbors."
To learn more about Reach Out's free non-emergency medical transportation program call 760-361-1410 or 760-369-8671
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The Old School House Museum's new summer hours are now in effect from June to August: Saturdays and Sundays from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
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2016 Season Brochures are available for FREE thanks to US Bank at YOUR Twentynine Palms Chamber of Commerce & Theatre 29! Go to
theatre29.org for more information and to purchase your tickets.
*Discounts to military*
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