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1 The holiday season is upon us! This is the time of the year that we must make a concerted effort to support our fellow local businesses. I am going to make a concerted effort to do all of my holiday shopping in Ramona. I challenge our members to make the same commitment. Only by supporting each other can we lift the economic profile of Ramona in general. And we have so many unique and interesting merchandise and services. Support our local businesses through the holiday season and throughout the entire year! The Chamber recently had board elections. Welcome to our incoming directors Patrick Osio, Kevin Brown, Leigh Eisen, Madison Kirkman and yours truly. I know each of these individuals and know that they will bring incredible energy and passion to the position. Remember that these are volunteer positions and embarking on this service shows a commitment to our town and the business community. There is a lot expected of directors, and they always step up to the plate. Kevin Brown and Leigh Eisen have already proven their commitment through the time and energy they have put into committees and events. It will be an exciting year. The flip side of the happiness with our new board members is seeing some board members depart. Each of us owes a debt of gratitude to Heidi Sam, Stacy Bart and Heather McGhee. Heidi ran the Ramona Country Fair last year and did a phenomenal job. Stacy Bart served as Vice President and part of the marketing committee and was almost singlehandedly responsible for maintaining the Chamber’s social media presence. Heather did the preliminary planning for Taste of Ramona and was always at events to lend a hand, take photos and bring her insights to the table. They will be missed. We spend so much time together as board directors, we become like a family, so it is hard to say good bye to these members of the Chamber family. But I know they will still be a part of the Chamber and invest in its activities, as that is the kind of people they are. As the end of the year approaches, it is important to highlight the contributions of some individuals which transcended the expected. First and foremost, our staff. Joe, Olivia and Michelle are treasures and are solely responsible for the smooth and expansive involvements of the Chamber. They do the work of an army, and I have to beg Joe to take time off! Joe runs the Chamber efficiently and completely, and he does whatever Olivia says. A great team which I hope we keep together for a long time. Karen Domnitz is to be commended on running the Fair this year. It was smooth and extensive, with new shows, activities and events. Karen put in lots of hours with her volunteer staff. As a result, it was a very successful event. Kathleen Cole and Charlotte Jensen took up the reins of the Taste of Ramona and turned it into a premiere event for the Chamber. Wildly successful, the tickets sold out and we left them clamoring for more! Paul Zawilenski quietly but effectively is organizing the Chamber’s Motorcycle events which we hope one day will become flagship events for this community. Leigh Eisen has participated in the Backcountry EDC and has been an integral part of the Economic Development Committee of the Chamber. Sally Westbrook chair the Backcountry Economic Development Coalition, has taken on the Junior Chamber/Ambassadors program and volunteered to spearhead the Business Development Committee. Her passion and commitment have no equal. With this talent and the new talent, next year will be a banner year, and I can only commit that the Chamber will continue to pursue efforts and programs to assist our local business and take steps to ensure this communities’ economic viability. - President Bob Krysak The Heart of San Diego County Mission Statement The mission of the Ramona Chamber of Commerce is to develop and maintain a climate for viable economic growth, to promote loyalty to and networking for local businesses and to demonstrate an outstanding leadership role in our community. NOVEMBER 2018 // VOLUME 33 // NO.11 President’s Message Happy Thanksgiving! Vice President Stacy Bart and President Bob Krysak at the Masquerade mixer.
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The holiday season is upon us! This is the time of the year that we must make a concerted effort to support our fellow local businesses. I am going to make a concerted effort to do all of my holiday shopping in Ramona. I challenge our members to make the same commitment. Only by supporting each other can we lift the economic profile of Ramona in general. And we have so many unique and interesting merchandise and services. Support our
local businesses through the holiday season and throughout the entire year!
The Chamber recently had board elections. Welcome to our incoming directors Patrick Osio, Kevin Brown, Leigh Eisen, Madison Kirkman and yours truly. I know each of these individuals and know that they will bring incredible energy and passion to the position. Remember that these are volunteer positions and embarking on this service shows a commitment to our town and the business community. There is a lot expected of directors, and they always step up to the plate. Kevin Brown and Leigh Eisen have already proven their commitment through the time and energy they have put into committees and events. It will be an exciting year.
The flip side of the happiness with our new board members is seeing some board members depart. Each of us owes a debt of gratitude to Heidi Sam, Stacy Bart and Heather McGhee. Heidi ran the Ramona Country Fair last year and did a phenomenal job. Stacy Bart served as Vice President and part of the marketing committee and was almost singlehandedly responsible for maintaining the Chamber’s social media presence. Heather did the preliminary planning for Taste of Ramona and was always at events to lend a hand, take photos and bring her insights to the table. They will be missed. We spend so much time together as board directors, we become
like a family, so it is hard to say good bye to these members of the Chamber family. But I know they will still be a part of the Chamber and invest in its activities, as that is the kind of people they are.
As the end of the year approaches, it is important to highlight the contributions of some individuals which transcended the expected. First and foremost, our staff. Joe, Olivia and Michelle are treasures and are solely responsible for the smooth and expansive involvements of the Chamber. They do the work of an army, and I have to beg Joe to take time off! Joe runs the Chamber efficiently and completely, and he does whatever Olivia says. A great team which I hope we keep together for a long time.
Karen Domnitz is to be commended on running the Fair this year. It was smooth and extensive, with new shows, activities and events. Karen put in lots of hours with her volunteer staff. As a result, it was a very successful event. Kathleen Cole and Charlotte Jensen took up the reins of the Taste of Ramona and turned it into a premiere event for the Chamber. Wildly successful, the tickets sold out and we left them clamoring for more! Paul Zawilenski quietly but effectively is organizing the Chamber’s Motorcycle events which we hope one day will become flagship events for this community. Leigh Eisen has participated in the Backcountry EDC and has been an integral part of the Economic Development Committee of the Chamber. Sally Westbrook chair the Backcountry Economic Development Coalition, has taken on the Junior Chamber/Ambassadors program and volunteered to spearhead the Business Development Committee. Her passion and commitment have no equal.
With this talent and the new talent, next year will be a banner year, and I can only commit that the Chamber will continue to pursue efforts and programs to assist our local business and take steps to ensure this communities’ economic viability.
- President Bob Krysak
The Heart of San Diego County
Mission Statement The mission of the Ramona Chamber of Commerce is to develop and maintain a
climate for viable economic growth, to promote loyalty to and networking for local
businesses and to demonstrate an outstanding leadership role in our community.
NOVEMBER 2018 // VOLUME 33 // NO.11 President’s Message
Happy Thanksgiving!
Vice President Stacy Bart and President Bob Krysak at the Masquerade mixer.
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Ramona Chamber of Commerce
960 Main Street Ramona CA 92065
Telephone : (760) 789 -1311
Fax : (760) 789 -1317
E-Mai l : rccstaf f@ramonachamber .com
www.ramonachamber .com
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
President | Bob Krysak
Law Offices of Krysak & Associates
(760) 789.9314
Vice President | Stacy Bart
Reiki in Ramona
(760) 788.3700
Secretary | Cindy Galloway
Ramona Community Foundation
(760) 271.1194
Treasurer | Paul Zawilenski
Chase Bank
(760) 703.2353
Past President | Sally Westbrook
MJN Real Estate | Realtor & Mobile Notary
(760) 525.4888
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Kathleen Cole | Jewelry World & Loan
(760) 789.2048
Karen Domnitz | Century 21 Award
(619) 884.7654
Carol Fowler | MJN Real Estate
(760) 522.1777
Susan McCormick | Ramona Sentinel
(760)789.1350 x4560
Heather McGhee | SDCEA
(760) 789.3788 x5010
Bob Murray | Java Hut
(619) 316.4456
Patrick Osio | Ramona Disposal Service
(760)789.0516
Amber Ramirez | Farmers Insurance
(760)789-0010
Heidi Sam | Aflac
(619) 871.7589
Eric Vellone | Ramona Town Radio
(760) 440.0560
AMBASSADOR CHAIR
Katy Filek
Cricket Wireless
(760) 787.9266
STAFF
Executive Director | Joe Stupar
Office Manager | Olivia Rochelle
Administrative Assistant | Michelle Sund
“The Ramona Chamber of Commerce Business News” (USPS-004701) is published
monthly by Ramona Chamber of Commerce. Membership includes $12 per year
for monthly newsletter. Circulation 525.
POSTMASTER
Send address corrections to:
960 Main Street Ramona, CA 92065
Submit Your Community Events to RamonaEvents.com
November:
07: Ramona Mainstage | 626 Main St. | Noon
16: Ramona Shootists Emporium | 649 Main St. Ste. 6 | 4pm
Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies
November:
03: Ramona Skatepark Golf Tournament | San Vicente Golf Resort
24157 San Vicente | 10:30am to 4pm | Ramonaskatepark.org
03: 6th Annual Art & Wine Festival | 18528 Highland Valley Rd. |
11am-5pm | RamonaArtandWineFest.net
04: Community-wide Turkey Feast | Ramona Community Center
434 Aqua Ln. | Noon to 5pm
10: Local Author Joyce T Strand Book Signing | London Bakery 632
Main St. | 12pm to 2pm
10: 10th Annual Veterans Day Golf Championship | San Vicente
Golf Resort | 24157 San Vicente Rd. | 1pm
12: Chamber Office Closed in Observance of Veterans Day
14: Connections over Coffee | 325 6th St. | 7:30am to 9:00am
14: Ladies who Lunch Benefitting the Ramona Food and Clothes
Closet | Ramona Mainstage 626 Main Street | 12pm
15: Barona Networking Mixer | 1934 Wildcat Canyon Rd. | 5:30pm-
8pm |Space is limited, RSVP ASAP at 760-789-1311
17: Here with Hope 5th Annual Putting for Peyton Lane Golf
Tournament | San Vicente Golf Resort 24157 San Vicente | 7am
| HerewithHope.org
17: In His Steps Annual Dinner, Auction & Fundraiser | 1191
Meadowlark Way | 5:00pm |All Inclusive for Only $15
18: Artisan Market | Casa Rustica 316 Main St. | 10am-5pm
22: Happy Thanksgiving | Chamber Office Closed
23: Day After Thanksgiving | Chamber Office Closed
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BUSINESS | HOME | AUTO | HEALTH | LIFE
WA T E R I D G E INSURANCE SERVICES
858-452-2200 [email protected]
www.RamonaInsurance.com
MEMBER SINCE
Jewelry World & Loan 1988
Ramona Unified School District 1989
Sludgebusters Septic Service 1992
Business Network Exchange 1991
Montessori Children’s House 1991
RE/MAX Direct/Jan Ryan 1993
The Squeekee Squeegee 1993
Big Block Realty/Becky Costello 1999
One Call Does it All 2007
Oakwood Escrow 2013
Vineyard Grant James 2013
Ramona Petroleum DBA Arco AM PM 2014
Adrienne Holmes 2015
Annick’s Insurance Service 2016
Pete's BBQ & Burgers 2016
Knight’s Mattress & Furniture 2017
RE/MAX Direct/Justin Shaw 2017
McKeen Motor Car Historical Society 2018
Ramona Kitchen & Bath 2018
THSD, Inc. 2018
Amber Ramirez
President
603 Main St #7
Ramona, CA
760.789.0010 [email protected]
License #0D95247 & 0L08317
Amber Ramirez Insurance Agency, Inc.
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Lic. No. 0827781
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OneStopEquipment.com
Complete Line of Rental Equipment for Homeowners
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Renewing Chamber Members
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The 4th Annual Taste of Ramona was a great success! Once again, we sold out of tickets before the event, which took place Saturday, October 6th. Twenty seven locations participated in this year’s Taste and a few locations like Java Hut, Reds, Whites, and Brews, and the Par Lounge also had pairings. Busca’s Soup and Ranch Events Catering were two new additions to the Taste. Tasters smiled throughout the event and struggled to devour the many foods, drinks, and desserts that were given out. Chamber Director Kathleen Cole and Past Director Charlotte Jensen organized the 4th Annual Taste of Ramona. If you miss out on the Taste, get your ticket early next year! The Taste was sponsored by Barona Resort &
Casino, Ramona Disposal, Law Office of Krysak & Associates, Ramona Town Radio, Boll Weevil, Stony Mt. Bar & Bar, Pinto Thai, Marinade on Main, PrintPost, Ranch Events and Polaris Talent.
Tasters at Stony Mountain Bar & Grill located at Mt. Woodson Golf Course.
Ravioli with Marinara dipping sauce and creme filled Cannoli at Mamma Rosa Restaurant.
Boll Weevil Restaurant Happy tasters at Smoking Cannon Brewery! San Diego Sunshine Co.
Old Town BBQ Pamo Valley Winery Reds, Whites & Brews Vesna enjoying the Taste!
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Ramona Motorcycle Rally Custom Bike Show
Oktoberfest
The 3rd Annual Ramona Motorcycle Rally Custom Bike Show was held on October 27th at Dos Picos Park. The new location was the perfect spot for the event. Over 100 motorcycle enthusiasts came out to enjoy vendors, craft beer, food and the custom bike show which awarded custom made trophies to winners of each motorcycle class. Proceeds raised from the Motorcycle Rally will go towards our Educational Program Grant and Local School Scholarships.
Best of show: Stock—Clarke Lisk Best of show: Bagger
—David Aston
Best of show: Dnya/FXR Sportster
Cesar Gomez
Best of show: Road Glide
Mercedes Raya
Ramona Motorcycle
Rally T-Shirts!
Aubry Leigh and Event
Chair Paul Zawilenski
Motorcycle Enthusiast
and Sally Westbrook in
the craft beer garden.
Steve Hale drinks craft
beer during the
Oktoberfest.
The Ramona Motorcycle Rally featured an
Oktoberfest with Craft Beer from Smoking
Cannon Brewery. Beer garden attendees
enjoyed their craft beer under the oak trees!
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WELCOME NEW MEMBERS Associate Member
Maggie Wolfe-Johnson
Associate Member Mary Halliday
The ATM Guy Scott Becker
Ramona Mainstage
Steve Smith
ADVERTISING
To advertise in the newsletter, please call the Chamber office
at 760-789-1311.
OFFICE HOLIDAY HOURS
Veterans Day Observed November 12th OFFICE CLOSED
Thanksgiving
November 22nd OFFICE CLOSED
Day After Thanksgiving
November 23rd OFFICE CLOSED
CHAMBER VISITOR HOURS
Monday - Friday 9am to 4pm
Dear Members,
In case you missed the mixer, here are your 2019 Board of Directors. Starting from the left: Patrick Osio, Eric Vellone, Bob Krysak, Carol Fowler, Leigh Eisen, Sally Westbrook, Cindy Galloway, Madison Kirkman, Amber Ramirez, Karen Domnitz, Paul Zawilenski, Kevin Brown, Susan McCormick, Kathleen Cole and Bob Murray (not pictured).
If you have an upcoming event, please submit them directly.
Help our staff, help you promote your event by submitting your events directly to ramonaevents.com/submit-an-event/. Please keep in mind that as a community hub and visitor center we receive many event promotion requests which may make it difficult for our small staff to research and manually enter your event. To ensure your event is included on our community event calendar follow the below tips.
1. Submit your events directly to ramonaevents.com/submit-an-event/so you can manage your own event listing. Once submitted, our staff will review and approve within 24hrs.
2. Email your event to [email protected] with detailed event descriptions, high quality graphic or flyer in color and links to your Facebook event or website.
3. Visit your Chamber and bring your event flyer to be displayed in our visitor center.
4. Give your Chamber notice of your event months in advance so we can save the date on our calendar!
5. Follow up with staff on your event and review your event listing.
There will be a road closure on Main St. between 6th and 8th Streets
This year, we will be closing the road between 6th and 8th Streets for the Annual Christmas Tree Lighting on Saturday, December 1st. Road closure starts at 4:30pm and ends at 8:30pm. Please plan your route accordingly and give your commute extra time for traffic delays.
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Masquerade Mixer at Ramona Disposal Service
Ramona Disposal Service hosted the Masquerade Mixer on October 18, 2018. It was the best mixer yet! Over 120 members and guests attended the masquerade ball which featured tastings from 15 of our local restaurants including our members Ramona Family Naturals, Dunkin Donuts, Marinade on Main, MainCourse, Petes BBQ & Burgers, Quiznos and Cheers of Ramona. The new Ramona Chamber Board of Directors were revealed. Bob Krysak, Patrick Osio, Kevin Brown, Leigh Eisen and Madison Kirkman will be serving on the Board of Directors for 2019. Thank you Patrick Osio, Susan White and the rest of the Ramona Disposal team for hosting another amazing and memorable mixer!
Ramona Disposal Masquerade Ball RTR Team & Scott Duncan Packard's Coffee Shop
Shelly Heimer & Andrea Stykel Susan White & RDS Crew Marinade on Main
MJN Real Estate Dan Edwards The Main Course Restaurant
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Did you know the Ramona Chamber of Commerce supports local community events in addition to our own events? On October 6th, Chamber Directors and Ambassadors organized the first beer garden at the Ramona Air Fair Fly In. Ranch Events Center and Catering helped provided the fence for the beer garden which was beautifully decorated by Ambassador Lisa Andregg. Joe Stupar and Bob Krysak also attended the Artists’ Reception to Preview the 6th Annual Ramona Art & Wine Festival on Friday, October 6th.
Community Events
Artists’ Reception to Preview the 6th Annual Ramona Art & Wine Festival
Ramona Air Fair & Fly In
Executive Director Joe Stupar and President Bob Krysak at the Artists Reception.
Molly Begent and the Frugal Framer, Bill Anderson.
Dana Pettersen, a representative of the Art Gallery stands with 2Create Gallery guests.
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CHAMBER CALENDAR
MONTHLY MEETINGS
1st Mon: Mixer/Ambassador Committee @ Noon, In the Chamber
2nd Tues: Executive Committee @ 8:00am, In the Chamber
2nd Wed: Connections over Coffee @ 7:30am, Ramona Family Naturals
3rd Tues: Board of Directors @ 8:00am, In the Chamber
3rd Fri: Mixer @ 5:30pm, Barona Golf Event Center, Lakeside
4th Fri: Economic Development Comm. @ 8:00am, In the Chamber
COMMUNITY EVENTS
EVERY MONTH
1st Thur: Ramona Comm. Planning Grp., Ramona Library, 7pm
2nd Mon: Ramona Municipal Water District Board Meeting, Ramona
Community Center, 2 pm
2nd Thur: Ramona Village Design, 2102 Main St, 7 pm
2nd Sat: Ramona Bar Assoc., Free Legal Clinic, Library, 10 am
3rd Wed: RREA Networking, www.rrea.org for location, 4 pm
3rd Wed: Ramona Art Guild Free Demo, Ramona Library, 7 pm
3rd Thur: Unified School District Board Mtg., Distr. Office, 7 pm
4th Tues: RREA Speakers Presentation, see www.rrea.org for
speaker, Nuevo Grill, 8:30 am
4th Thur: Ramona Design & Review Board Meeting, Community
Center, 7:30 pm
1st 2nd 4th 5th Thur: BNE Ramona, Nuevo Grill, 7 am
Last Wed: Comm. For Better Ramona, Town Hall, 6 pm
All Tues: Ramona Rotary, Amici Pizza Pasta 1429 Main St., 12 pm
All Sat: Ramona Kiwanis, Denny’s Restaurant 1946 Main Street 7 am
AGING MENTOR SERVICES
“Staying Healthy...Living Longer”
ERIC Z. SHAPIRA, DDS, MA, MHA
Clinical Gerontologist
PO BOX 535 Ramona, CA 92065
760-654-3492 (Office)
650-619-1251 (Cell)
www.agingmentorservices.com
Find the Elf Contest
December 1st 2018
12 PM to 7 PM
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The Tree Keeper Inc
Charlotte Roman
&
Scott Jones
(760) 789 9961
Keep Informed:
www.ramonaevents.com
www.ramonachamber.com
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COMMERCE
960 MAIN STREET, RAMONA CA 92065
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LCO 4370
RAMONA LOCKSMITH
760-789-4189 811-1/2 D Street, Ramona
Corner 8th & Main St. (Behind the Mobil Station)
Mobile Locksmith Service Residential | Commercial
Retail Store
Over 20 Years Experience!
Ranch Events invites you to for a Traditional Thanksgiving Dinner with all the Trimmings!
Thursday, November 22, 2018 | 11am-4pm
Ranch Events Center on 9th and Main
If you know of anyone who may be alone for the holiday please pass this information along to them. If you would like to volunteer for this
event helping us serve our friends in Ramona please call 619-297-4408!
