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The Governm enta you to VOTE th l Affairs Committee of the Tu is way on thes e propositions: lare Chamber of Commerce Proposition 30 recommends : OPPOSE Proposition 31 : NEUTRAL Proposition 32 : SUPPORT Proposition 33 : SUPPORT Proposition 34 ,35,36: NO PO SITION Proposition 37 : OPPOSE Proposition 38 : NEUTRAL Proposition 39 : OPPOSE Proposition 40 : SUPPOR T Support - Your Chamber Boa rd of Directors this initiative. recommends that our mem bership suppor Neutral - Your t Chamber Boa rd of Directors initiative. This has no particu is typically du lar recommen e to a balance impacts of the datio be legislation on the membershi tween the perceived positiv n on this Opposition - Yo e and negativ p. Please revi e ew carefully. ur oppose this in Chamber Board of Direct ors recommen itiative. ds that our mem No Position bership Yo either due to a ur Chamber Board of Direct or pe primarily social rceived lack of impact on s has taken no position on this the business co intent of the le mmunity in ge initiative, gislation If you have an neral, or the y qu call Patrick Ishe estions or concerns as to why we recom rwood or Nina m Akin at the Tu lare Chamber end voting this way. Please of Commerce 686-1547

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There is no doubt that you have noticed the flyers in the mail, the sign in the yards, and the TV ads telling us how or who to vote for on a particular candidate or issue. With all the distractions that the marketers are throwing at the voters there is no doubt there is going to be confusion. Mayor Wayne At a state level the votRoss ers are being asked to consider 11 propositions on the ballot. Probably the most debated or talked about proposition is Prop 30. This proposes a temporary tax increase to help with the states fiscal mess. Others such as Prop 32 and 37 have been making lots of noise with TV ads trying to sway voters. My suggestion is to read the California General Election guide you have received in the mail. There are pro and con arguments and lots of website addresses that will further educate you about all the issues. On the national stage we are looking at a presidential race that looks very tight. All the debates have been completed and the pundits will argue over who won the debates. Once again I would suggest people look at multiple sources of information and get as informed about what the positions are of the candidates. It may be more important to understand what their positions are going to do to the future than listening to a stump speech or an empty promise that cant be upheld. On a local level Tulare is going to have its first district election ever. The voters of Tulare passed the ballot issue in June that allowed for district voting for city council. The confusion ranges to as simple as they didnt know all the way to some feeling disenfranchised that they cant vote for the person they thinks represents their way of thinking. The best way to find out what district you are in is to go the City of Tulare website at http://www.ci.tulare.

2012 Officers
Chair of the Board Kohler & Clark Screw Products, Inc

Art Clark

Immediate Past Chair Tulare Adult School Vice Chair of Membership CEO of the Tulare Fair

Marie Pinto

Chair Elect Citizens Business Bank Vice Chair of Finance M. Green & Co.

Philip Smith

Geoff Hinds

Crystal Cota

Patrick Isherwood
Vice Chair of Governmental Affairs

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Tulare Historical Museum

Terry Brazil

Tulare County Fair Sterling & Smith Funeral Homes

Geoff Hinds

International Agri-Center

Kerissa Postma-Chapman Crystal Cota

M. Green & Co. Land OLakes

Ronald Smith John Thomas

Bank of Sierra JD Heiskell

Simone Frazier
Legal Counsel Horswill, Mederos, & Soares Tulare Regional Medical Center

Sue Ann Hillman Linda Nogues

Bacome Insurance Valley Business Bank

Dennis Mederos Sherri Bakke

Melissa Freitas
Will Tiesiera Ford-Mercury, Inc.

ca.us/ and click on the boundary map on the left hand side of the page. Ultimately each person chosen by the people is going to remember their district but understand that the needs of the whole city have to be considered first. This year the city is going to have the odd numbered districts of 1, 3 and 5 being contested. District 1 had only one person file so Shea Gowin will be the new representative seated for that district. District 3 has four challengers vying for the seat. Local businessman Scott Daley, retired postal worker Alberto Aguilar, fireman Carlton Jones, and Cheyne Strawn are all working hard to earn the voters favor. And finally its a match of incumbents in District 5 pitting Craig Vejvoda versus me, Wayne Ross. Im sure it would be easy to

take advantage of the fact that I have control of the article but that is not my style. All I can ask of all the voters in every district is to get as informed about the positions of the new candidates and the voting records of the incumbents in order to make your vote count. Perhaps the most important thing to do is to exercise the right to vote. This privilege we take for granted is what really separates us from the rest of the world in that we still have a chance to change the direction of government, our country, or our city be simply marking a ballot. Dont waste that opportunity.

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As the California dairy industry expanded during the 1990s, Rob and Stacy Leal observed the changing landscape with interest. They watched the size of our local dairy herds increase rapidly while the total number of dairies in the state actually declined. More sophisticated management practices and greater economies of scale were required to ensure profitably in a volatile marketplace. Rob had been working in the dairy service sector for two decades by this time and Stacy had built up a private bookkeeping practice catering to family dairies. With their respective skill sets firmly in place they decided the time was right to take a calculated risk. By 1999, Performance Dairy Service was open for business. Rather, the familys garage door was open while business strategy meetings took place around the kitchen table. Step by methodical step this local business has expanded through the years. A client list of 15 has expanded to a consistent billing of more than 70 today. The workforce, initially just Rob and Stacy, has grown to 14 employees (possibly even 17 when you include the Leals daughters who are now at an age where they can make a measurable contribution to the enterprise). In discussing their firm, the Leals repeatedly emphasize the need to thoroughly research and analyze each significant decision prior to making a move; regardless of the size of the business. Philip: What are some of the most important concepts you bring to your strategic decision making? How have you managed to grow successfully during what has frequently been a challenging business climate for the dairy industry? Rob: When we started Performance Dairy Service one of the things I heard repeatedly was dont get big. While it is true that growth may bring additional challenges, from payroll taxes to additional healthcare requirements, it can also allow you to diversify your business. Diversification can insulate you from being completely dependent on just a few clients. Growth can be positive as long as it is smart. We have not allowed ourselves to grow unless we believed we

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were completely prepared for it. Before we make any decision, we do our homework, consider as many variables as possible and pray about it. For example, we didnt hire a full-time salesperson until 2004. I just couldnt justify bringing in someone who wasnt actually going to be doing any of the servicing work. However, after reviewing the strengths and opportunities for improvement already existing in our business, we realized that a salesperson would enhance the overall organization; the strategy worked. In 2006 Stacy and I debated whether or not to take a risk and expand into a new line of equipment. Following much deliberation, we decided to enter into a relationship with DeLaval equipment suppliers and that line has performed very well for us. It was a big step, but it paid off. Philip: What are some of the other things you consider when making a strategic choice? Obviously there are financial estimates that need to be evaluated, but what other information goes into the mix? Stacy: Working as a bookkeeper for so many years resulted in a real appreciation for accurate and realistic projections; but there are other issues to consider as well. Our decisions are about more than just the numbers. If we choose to expand or contract our business it impacts not just our own family, but 14 other families as well. Every choice will have an impact. Whether the impact of the decision on the people around us is a positive or negative one will depend largely on how much thought weve put into it. As we prepare to make any decision, were blessed to have not only our own business history to look back upon, but also the history of our clients and competitors in this area. Weve observed people go from managing a 1,000 cow dairy to managing a 4,000 cow dairy. It is not always a pretty transition. Weve seen families encounter a need to make strategic choices as their children grow up. Will the children stay on the farm? How many people will the current operation actually support? We have numerous positive examples to draw on all around us; and unfortunately, a few decisions that did not turn out quite so well. Philip: What advice would you have for business people that are either just starting out; or, have encountered some Philip Smith significant recent chalVice President, lenges? Citizens Business Bank Rob: Dont be afraid to ask for help, especially if your own skill set in any particular area is not strong. This may mean securing legal or financial assistance at some point, or contacting tech support when a piece of equipment is not working as intended. Seek out competent professional advice and pay for it. The money you spend will be worth it in the long run. Stacy: Focus on being content in life, family and faith. Life is about more than just business and taking the time to relax and focus on what is truly important may actually enhance your organization. Employees appreciate a demonstration of values beyond a focus on the bottom-line. Paying attention to what really matters today enables us to make better decisions for tomorrow.

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Vickie Kuntz

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Order the Mandatory 2013 California and Federal Employment Poster from the Tulare Chamber and Avoid Potential Fines and Penalties
Tulare Chamber is making it easy for your business to comply with Californias labor laws. No matter how many employees you have in California, your business is required by law to post a current California and Federal Employment Poster in a central location. As part of a special partnership with the CalChamber, the Tulare chamber is currently taking pre-orders for the updated 2013 California and Federal Employment Poster. The CalChambers all-in-one poster contains the 16 required state and federal employment notices every California employer must post. CalChamber is a trusted source for California and federal compliance products, with more than 120 years of experience helping California business do business. The 2013 poster includes the mandatory update to the Discrimination and Harassment notice, effective January 1, 2013. In addition,  heCal/OSHAnoticehaschanged. T  heEmployeePolygraphProtection T Act notice has changed.  herearependingchangestothe T Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and Pregnancy Disability Leave (PDL) notices. If approved for 2013, these will be mandatory changes. mplementationofworkerscompenI sation reform measures will also begin in 2013. As a result, there are potential mandatory changes to the Workers Compensation notice and pamphlet regarding employees rights and benefits and employer obligations. Failure to comply and have a current poster posted in a central location at your workplace could result in significant fines and penalties. Posters must be displayed in a conspicuous place where all employees can easily read it, such as a break room, common hallway, payroll office or other common location. Employers must also display posters in each company location. The Tulare Chamber wants to make sure 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. Please call the Tulare Chamber at (559) 686-1547 or email scarson@tularechamber.org

Welcome Aboard New Members

Congratulations and thank you to the following new members that invested in the Chamber during the month of September.
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Nominations Sought for Man, Woman and Businesses of the Year Awards
Nominations for Tulares Man and Woman of the Year and Small and Large Business of the Year are now being accepted by the Tulare Chamber of Commerce. Applications can be picked up at the Chamber office, and must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, November 29th, 2012. Each year, the Chamber recognizes two individuals whose community activities have been sufficiently outstanding to warrant receiving the Man or Woman of the Year Award. Nominations can be submitted by individuals or by organizations in the Tulare area, along with a brief resume of the nominees civic and social activities and a description of how those activities have 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 Year awards are also being accepted. Nominees must be current members of the Tulare Chamber, doing business within the greater Tulare area. Awards will be based on demonstrated business innovation and job creation, community support and participation, and business practices. To be nominated for the Large Business of the Year, the business must employ more than 25 people. This years recipients will join a prestigious list of past honorees who have helped to shape our community. Last years award recipients were: Jackie Zupp, Woman of the Year; Lionel Pires Man of the Year; Will Tiesieria Ford Large Business of the Year and Central California Implements, 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 envelope Award Nominations. Winners are selected by a committee comprised of past award recipients, and will be announced in late November or early December. They will be officially honored at the Annual Chamber Banquet on Friday, January 25, 2013. Tickets for this event, which traditionally sell out, will go on sale in early December.

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Thank you to the following businesses and individuals who renewed their membership during the month of September.
Kevin Wright Insurance Barton Smith, Farmer El Pargo Bar & Grill Premier Real Estate T F Tire & Service Steven & Arlene Hettinga Top Hat Carpet Cleaning Colleens Services Gist Farms, Inc. Associated Soils Analysis, Inc Lynn & Annette Dredge Tulare Sunrise Rotary Club Vermillion & Associates Insurance Agency Encore Theatre Company Clarklind Farms Cross Street Small Animals Veterinary Hospital Pat Loftis Farms SBS AG Sign Time TAE Inc., Architecture & Planning Lawrence & Shirley Coelho Oak Valley Union School District Carver Pump Service Daro Commodities Sequoia Beverage Company Greg Watte Ranch Doug Anderson Real Estate, Inc COS Career Technical Education/COS Farm Shannon Brothers Company, Inc Tulare County Association of Governments Phillips Law Firm Fernjo Farms Sunrise Farms Avilas Tile & Cabinets California Party Rentals Iron Grip Gym Kirby Manufacturing, Inc.

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Women, Wealth, and Legacy Planning

Whether nurturing the values of children, fulfilling charitable goals, or making investment decisions that affect their own as well as their beneficiaries financial security, women play a central role in establishing and preserving family wealth. Women need to be involved, informed, and comfortable with their role as guardians of family wealth. Active participation in wealth management can strengthen womens commitment to protect and grow their assets with the goal of leaving a legacy for their children, their community, and beyond. good wealth advisor -- or a team with other professionals, such as attorneys and accountants -- should offer guidance and services in most areas of wealth management, including estate planning, retirement planning, insurance needs assessment, and college planning. On a more personal note, a wealth advisor should work closely with you to: dentifyareasrequiringspecialassisI tance, such as creating trusts.  inimizetaxesandplanningcosts. M  evelopandimplementapersonalD ized wealth management plan.  eviewyourplanperiodicallyand R suggest changes when needed. Wealth holders have a greater opportunity -- if not responsibility -- to make charitable giving an integral part of the legacy planning process. Families that are charitably inclined may have clear goals in mind, but they may not know where to begin. In order to choose the best strategy, you should work with a trusted advisor to evaluate a number of factors, such as tax management objectives, types of assets to be gifted, and your specific strategic intent. Then choose from among a range of charitable giving vehicles, such as donor-advised funds, family foundations, gift annuities, and charitable remainder trusts/charitable lead trusts. Children should learn about the responsibilities of wealth. Wealth is a gift that opens doors of opportunity not only for you, but also for your children, their children, and generations to come. Yet wealth can be a weighty responsibility that takes time to manage, maintain, and preserve. If you are a parent, you are no doubt concerned about the

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Best Practices in Legacy Planning

The following strategies may help assure the smooth transfer of both your measurable 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 accept responsibility for the management of significant investment assets. Whether you are single, married, or a surviving widow, it is in your best interest to receive as much education as possible about wealth planning, investments, successorship, and related matters. Even if you are not directly responsible for making important financial decisions, it is vital to have knowledge in these areas in order to communicate effectively with professional advisors charged with these duties. Professionals offer objective, qualified services. Relying on professional advice as opposed to family and friends is extremely important when making decisions affecting the accumulation, preservation, and distribution of wealth. What should you expect from a qualified professional? A

effects of wealth on your childrens values and how the money lessons you pass on to them will resonate as they mature to adulthood. Family values should be held in the same high regard as family wealth. Family values -- those traits, behavioral patterns, beliefs, goals, and morals that are shared by members of a family group -- define a familys character as much as dollar signs measure a familys wealth. By holding shared values in high regard and setting an example of commitment to financial responsibility, philanthropy, and volunteerism for the younger generation, you will enrich your familys legacy for generations to come.

A Womans Worth

As stewards of the family legacy, women are in a unique and influential position. They are holders of great wealth as well as keepers of the familys moral and philanthropic vision. There are many financial, accounting, legal, and business tools to assist women in implementing a plan of action. Contact your financial advisor for guidance in mapping out a legacy planning strategy unique to your situation. Paladin Investment Group 559-625-4005 www.paladininvestmentgroup.com

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through shredding will then be recycled, making it a logical fit with Peas Disposals core mission, explained company vice-president Art Pea. The Countywide Shredding truck will be available for businesses and individuals. The shredding fee is determined by weight, using the scale on the truck. Peas anticipates also having the truck participate in community events, along with their Zero Hero mascot, as part of the companys effort to educate the public about how to recycle and the importance of recycling. Shredding has become essential due to the need to protect private information. Now we can offer shredding and the customers will know that their paper will be properly recycled, Pea added. With the tough new state mandates, recycling to reduce the waste going into our landfills is even more important. Countywide Shredding is certified through the National Association for Information Destruction, an organization that oversees the security of shredding services. For information on Countywide Shredding services, contact Peas Disposal at 528-3909. [ College of Radiology.

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The Kiwanis Club of Greater Tulare is asking for donations for the 2012 Tulare Christmas Parade, to be held Saturday, December 1st, from 10AM-12PM. Donations will be used to offset the costs of running the parade. We are asking for donations that range from $100-$250. We appreciate your time and consideration. Donors will be invited to attend one of our meetings for a free breakfast, names of individuals and organizations will be announced throughout the parade event, and donors will be thanked in the local newspapers recognizing them as people and organizations who care about the children of Tulare. All monies left after expenses will be used in our scholarship program that benefits Tulare City High School graduates. If you have any questions please contact, Alfonso Camino at 559-686-2021 or 827-7414. Thank you, Kiwanis of Greater Tulare [

The Committee on Computed Tomography Accreditation of the Commission on Quality and Safety for the American College of Radiology has approved our Siemens DEFINITION AS20 for Adult and Pediatric Patients; Head and Neck, Chest and Abdomen CT Scans from September 4, 2012 through September 4, 2015. Tulare Regional Medical Center is committed to providing safe, efficient, technologically advanced healthcare. This accreditation supports a core value to improve the quality of care received at Tulare Regional Medical Center. For more information about Tulare Regional Medical Center and our Medical Tower expansion, log on to TulareRegional.org. [

learn how agriculture plays a key role in making those things possible. Meet standards for reading and writing Encourage your students to use their creative minds to share what they learn about agriculture with others by writing short, fact accurate stories. Meet California State Board of Education Content Standards for grades 3-8 through this creative writing contest! Standards include: Writing 1.0 and 2.0 and Reading 1.0 and 2.0 Six state-winning authors, one from each grade, will have their stories published in an illustrated book that will be distributed across the state. Awards Regional Level Two stories from each grade level will be chosen for regional recognition and awarded: Plaque  hildrensliteraturebookaboutagriC culture Resourcesfortheirteacher State Level One story from each grade level will be chosen as the state winner and awarded: Medal E-reader  100worthofresourcesfortheir $ teacher  xpense-paidtriptoSacramentofor E student, teacher and two parents/guardians for an awards ceremony during National Agriculture Week Deadline: Postmarked by November 1 www.LearnAboutAg.org/imaginethis

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Cultivate creativity and connect students to the world around them Agriculture is all around us from the food we eat, the clothes we wear, the paper we write on, to the owers we enjoy. Agriculture has been a source of adventures and experiences for everyone, sometimes without us even realizing it! The Imagine this Story Writing Contest gives students the opportunity to take a favorite item, food, animal, or experience, and

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Loretta Frasquillo joins IHOP as the New General Manager, previously with Applebees Loretta is no stranger to the restaurant business having worked in it for 16 years. An export from Pennsylvania she moved to Tulare a year ago joining husband Rudy Frasquillo a longtime Tulare resident. IHOP is a very community based restaurant; they would love to help your organization raise money. As a part of 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. The Chamber will help with the flyers for these events by keeping them in lobby and putting a copy on our facebook for guests to print and bring in the evening of your event for redemption. IHOP is also currently looking for smiling faces to add to their staff! Experienced servers needed for both day and evening shifts. Visit them soon at their 1004 Prosperity Ave location and enjoy service with a smile!

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Thursday, Nov. 1st
5:30-7:30PM Tulare Outlet Center Mixer with Tulare, Hispanic, and Visalia Chamber.

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

Saturday, Nov. 3rd

6-11PM Casablanca A Night Out to benefit Tulare FFA. 40s 50s 60s or cocktail attire encouraged. Dinner, Silent Auction, and Entertainment. No host cocktails. Contact 936-4121 or 333-6126 for tickets and more information

Tuesday, Nov. 6th

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Thursday, Nov. 8th

3:30-4:30PM Auditions for Spring Musical-Beauty and the Beast Jr. For info call 686-1300 or visit www.tulareencoretheatre.org

The much anticipated Tulare Grocery Outlet is now open for business! The end of September marked the opening for the Cross Street Grocery Store. Store Managers 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 up groceries and the addition is in a great location. Not only is the store beautifully stocked but the prices are fantastic! Be sure and visit them soon.

Bella Notte Italian Restaurant opened in late April of this year. Owners Scott and Kathy Wilson welcomed Chamber Members, Friends and Family for a Ribbon Cutting in September and we were happy to be a part of it. Friends Scott Wilson and Chef Larry VanNess partnered together to bring this business to downtown Tulare. The Restaurant features fine Italian cuisine with dining area and lounge area. Able to accommodate large parties by partnering with the Chamber, Bella Notte is a great location for a drink after hours, date night, lunch with colleagues, and a family must for get together!

Sunday, Nov. 11th

Veterans Day! Veterans Breakfast Buffet 8am-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. 11th

Support Our Troops Drive 9am-5pm. Donations of items to be mailed to our men and women serving our country. Items include: toiletries, snacks, magazines, letters, homemade goodies. Items that let our service people know we have not forgotten them. Drop off at: Tulare Elks Lodge, 1535 E. Bardsley, 686-3431. Donations to be distributed through the Young Marines, Vietnam Vets Association and Tulare Vets Association. Rosa Brothers Dairy Opened their greatly anticipated Tulare location this last September. We were delighted to be on hand to help with a Ribbon Cutting. The shop sells their milk ice cream and much more and their grand opening featured a baby calf and Rosie the cow which attendees took turns simulating milking! In the back of the shop you can watch milk be bottled fresh! Visit our facebook for more photos and dont forget to stop by Rosa Brothers Dairy and try their Famous Root Beer Milk! AgVentures unveiled a new exhibit by Penas Disposal this last September. This new interactive exhibit offers insight into recycling for all ages to enjoy and learn from.

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