Contact: Eric Bonar

Communications Manager

San Marcos Area Chamber of Commerce

Phone: 512.393.5913

http://www.linkedin.com/in/ericbonar

www.sanmarcostexas.com

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony – San Marcos Optimist Club

San Marcos, TX, September 17, 2009 – San Marcos Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors held a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the San Marcos Optimist club at Ernie’s Paint and Body Shop on Thursday, Sept. 17th. Ernie’s Paint and Body shop was chosen for the location of the Ribbon Cutting ceremony because of their dedication and sponsorship, also, the Valdez family were the founding members of the club. Although the Optimist Club is already a member of the Chamber they asked to have a Ribbon Cutting ceremony to reintroduce the club to their community.

Optimist Clubs conduct positive service projects in their communities aimed at providing a helping hand to youth. With their upbeat attitude, Optimist Club members help empower young people to be the best they can be. Each Optimist Club determines the needs of the young people in its community and conducts programs to meet those needs. By providing hope and positive vision, Optimists bring out the best in kids.

The San Marcos Club meets the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of every month in the TCOR Insurance Management conference room. For more information call 512-757-1649.

Pictured for the club are President, Lisa V Tanksley, Ernie Valdez Jr. , Bernice Valdez (Vice-Pres.), Diana Guerrero (Vice-Pres), Bradley Tanksley, John Roppolo, Ernie Valdez III, Gil Ortiz (Treasurer) David Mendoza and Osbieda Reeves. Chamber Ambassadors pictured are Mitsie Benton, Betty Banks, Ryan Perkins, Connie Ulmer Cindy Meyer, Randy Bryan and Janace Wade

To view more pictures follow this link: http://picasaweb.google.com/smchamber00

About San Marcos Area Chamber of Commerce

The San Marcos Area Chamber of Commerce is a voluntary organization of business professionals who have joined together for the purpose of promoting the civic and commercial progress of the community. These spokespeople represent the business and professional community and translate the group’s thinking into action. The Chamber also renders specific services to its members and to the community while supporting and generating economic development by acting on behalf of the interests of competitive business. Contact the Chamber by phone at 512-393-5900, by email at , or by mail at P.O. Box 2310, San Marcos, TX 78667. Offices are located at 202 N. C.M. Allen Pkwy in San Marcos.

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