Jack in the Box: Making Busy Lives Better One SMILE at a Time

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BUSINESS Jackinthe Box: SPOTLIGHT Making BusyLives Better One SMILE At ATime UPCOMING EVENTS When youthink of Jack in the Boxwhat is one of the first images APRIL 30: CandidatesForum that comes to mind? Is it Jack and his big redsmile? As it turns out, Time: 6:30 pm that big redsmile is not just important to Jack, it is an important Location: TulareCounty Officeof featurefor all Jack in the Boxrestaurants around the U.S. Herein Education, 6200 S. Mooney Tulare, Kings, and Fresno Counties the people responsible for making MAY1: sure that every customer is greeted with asmile is VTPEnterprises Travel Presentation -China located in Farmersville. VTPEnterprises is afranchisee of Jack in the Time: 6:00 pm Box. With 15 restaurants located locally,VTP Enterprises/Jack in Location: Wyndham Hotel the Boxemploys about 500 people. Jobs at Jack in the Boxinclude, hopes to expand to evenmoreschools in the area. MAY8: maintenance, guest services, food preparation, assistant managers, The second education focused program is ascholarship program. Government Affairs Committee Each of the 15 local Jack in the Boxrestaurants have adopted anearby Time: 7:00 am restaurant managers, HR and manyother supportjobs. Every job at Location: Buckman-Mitchell Office Jack in the Boxisimportant to ensuring the customersleave the high school and is committed to providing a$1,000.00 scholarship MAY9: restaurant happy. for one student from that school. Additionally the restaurant works EmergeClass -SalesTraining RandyRobertson and PatriceRoux aretwo of the partnersatVTP with the local community to raise additional funds to be added to Time: 6:00 pm enterprises. Both partnersliveinVisalia and arecommitted to making the scholarship.This allows the community an opportunity to get Location: College of Sequoias sure that Jack in the Boxprovides great servicetothe community involved and makeadifferencefor astudent from their neighborhood. Registration Required and great serviceatthe restaurants. “The mission of Jack in the Box The goal for this program is to expand to the 10 restaurants the MAY10: is to makebusylives better and to do it with aSMILE” according to partnership operates in Kern County in the coming years. Lastly YPN Monthly Meet-Up Jack in the Boxoffersafundraising program. This program focuses Time: 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm Roux.When someone comes to work for Jack in the Box, one of the Location: BarrelHouse Brewing Co. first things that theylearn is what SMILE stands for. on schools, but can be used by non-profits, churches and other MAY17: “S” Serve with pride organizations looking to raise money. The fundraiser is acoupon Non-Profit Workshop “M” Makepeople feel partofour family book with morethan $60.00 in savings. Each book sells for $5.00, Time: 9:00 am “I” Integrity above all and the school or organization keeps 80% of the proceeds. “We Location: Fresno Pacific University “L”Lift each other up knowthat schools in particular arealways looking for new ways to (Visalia) “E”Embracechange raise moneytoprovide opportunities and materials for local students. MAY24: The SMILE motto is not just We strongly believe in supporting Visalia Chamber local educatorsinthe areas we serve Ambassador Breakfast used within the Jack in the Box Time: 8:00 am restaurants. Randynoted “Itis and want to help in anyway we MAY24: important to all of the partnersat can.”These three programs areJack YPN Networking Mixer VTPEnterprises that every one in the Boxs wayofgiving back and Time: 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm of our Jack in the Boxrestaurants applying their SMILE motto within Location: Historic SevenSycamores gives back to the community,we the community.Inaddition to the RSVP Requested areparticularly passioonate educational programs, Jack in the about working with Boxroutinely sponsorslocal sports local educatorsto teams including schools and the provide programs that Visalia Rawhide. encourage students to “Itisimportant for our company work hardinschool.” to be seen as apartner in the Currently there community.Wewant people to know arethree different that Jack in the Boxisnot just afast programs offered by food restaurant, we arecommitted Jack in the Boxto to making our community better, local schools. The first program one smile at atime.”noted Laura is astudent and teacher recognition program. Jack in the Box Martinez, Marketing Manager for VTPEnterprises. Formore Romantic Rhine River Cruise during Oktoberfest: provides certificates and coupons for teacherstohand out each week information about anyofthe Jack in the Boxprograms please reach September 27-October 7, 2018 to students who theywant to recognizefor their hardwork. They out to Laura at 559-625-4887. Islands of NewEngland also provide an awardtothe principle each week that theycan give The Chamber would liketothank Jack in the Boxand VTP October 19-26, 2018 to an outstanding teacher.This program wasjust launched for the Enterprises for being such agreat community partner.The work being NewYork City Holiday 2017-2018 school year.The goal of this program is to encourage done to supportstudents, teachers, and schools is an December 10-14, 2018 students to work hardinthe classroom at all grade levels. So far 85 important contribution to Visalia and the surrounding Peru: Ancient Land of Mysteries schools have takenadvantage of this program and Jack in the Box communities. March 23-April 1, 2019 China April 5-13, 2019 PRESIDENT’S CORNER *Slideshowpresentation, May1, 2018, 6:00 pm, Wyndham Hotel Be Patient and TryLooking From aDifferent Perspective CherryBlossom in Japan April 6-16, 2019 My grandmother used to have an abstract pictureonher cre- mandate the electrification of California buildings, and to support Alaska the Great Land denza that Iloved. Maybe lovedistoo strong of aword. Ifound the Property TaxFairness Initiative. The Chamber Boardvoted to June 19-27, 2019 it curious most days;ifI’m honest, Ifound it frustrating more supportGAC’s recommendations. Continued on Page 6 often than not. The black and white picturereminded me of William Martin is the Chairperson of GACand anaturally an ink spot. My grandma would proudly pick up the 8x10 curious fella. Youmay knowWilliam through his company pictureand declareshe sawGod. I’dsquint my eyesand Martin and Martin Properties, his involvement in County scrunch my nose but Ijust couldn’t see howthese ink Center Rotary or through his vigorous supportoflocal spots made apictureofGod. I’dget frustrated and move theater,especially at the IceHouse. Watching William on to something else. She’d sigh, remind me to be patient Gail Zurek chair GACmeetings has reinforcedthe lesson my grand- and trylooking at it from adifferent point of view. Visalia Chamber mother tried to teach me decades earlier.When thereis President &CEO The Visalia Chamber of Commerce’s Government Af- frustration, be patient and trylooking at things from differ- fairsCommittee (GAC)isaplatform for memberstoengage ent angles. As issues come beforeGAC,William often plays on public policyissues facing local business. It’sthe placewherethe “devil’s advocate” or requests opposing viewsbepresent as we consider Chamber first considerswhether to engage in supporting, opposing an issue. Therehavebeen multiple times this exercise changed the or encouraging local ordinances, ballot measures, and state assembly decision of the group and it always made us moreinformed. and senate bills. The GACCommittee is the first to push for busi- As we enter apolitical season, my grandma’s lesson from years ness friendly policies that makeVisalia abetter placetoliveand work. ago applies nowmorethan ever. Iencourage youtoapproach issues Through this committee, the Chamber pushed the development of the and candidates with education and with as manyperspectives as you

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Visalia Firm Recognized With GROUNDBREAKING •GRAND OPENING •RIBBON CUTTING •CEREMONIES National All-Star Award The Lockwood Agencyhas been named a 2017 All-Star Award winner by Constant Contact, an email marketing resource. The awardrecognizes the most successful 10 percent of Constant Contact’scustomers, based on their significant achievements using email marketing to engage their audiences. The criteria include open, bounceand click-through rates, use of mailing list sign-up tools and social Ribbon Cutting Ribbon Cutting sharing features. Lauri Aguilar,digital marketing manager for The Family Builders Foster Care Mitchell Insurance Lockwood Agency, handles 6500 S. MooneyBlvdSuite B•Visalia •559-685-1200 1624 E. Caldwell Ave•Visalia •559-713-1315 social media for the firm’s clients, which include education, health care, economic development and more. “Weare pleased to be presented with this award, which considersuse of email marketing Community LoyaL members by small firms across the nation,”noted Nancy Lockwood, owner of The Lockwood Agency. Athriving communitystarts here! “Lauri has done agreat job of helping our clients meet their communications goals through the SUNMED HEALTH&WEIGHT HaulawayStorage Containers New MANAGEMENT use of email marketing.” HolidayInn Express &Suites* The Lockwood Agency provides digital The Visalia Chamber ofCommerce would (559) 205-2585 liketowelcome our newest members. Medical Centers, Clinics &Hospitals and print advertising, media relations, event La QuintaInn* We encourage individuals andbusinesses THE HOUSE AT CROSSCITY management and website creation, in addition to supportChamber Member businesses. to social media and email marketing. For (559) 802-3667 The OroscoGroup* information, contact NancyLockwood AMPLIFY INC. Religious at 733-3737 or via email, nlockwood@ (559) 786-6053 Owens ValleyCareer Development Center thelockwoodagency.net. Marketing &Communications Renewing The Planing Mill Artisan Pizzeria CAL-VALLEY INSURANCE The Visalia Chamber of Commerce thanks SERVICES the followingcompanies for renewing their PrideStaff Inc.* (559) 225-1300 commitment to the community of Visalia. TheVisalia Chamber Is Quail Park On Cypress Recruiting Participants forthe Insurance 2018-2019 Leadership Visalia Class CENTRAL CALIFORNIA PRIVATE AssistanceServiceDog Educational Center Read for Life* SECURITY Best Buy Market* Applications arenow being accepted for the (559) 284-6373 Roller Towne 2018-2019 Leadership Visalia class, the Central Security Services Bryson Cancer Care, Inc.* Valley’spremier leadership development course San JoaquinValleyHomes FRESNO YOSEMITE since1986. Leadership Visalia is aflagship Carroll’s Tire Warehouse* program of the Visalia Chamber of Commerce, INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT Seals Construction (559) 621-4500 focused on developing effectiveleadersby Companion Animal Medical Center Staples* refining their leadership styles, meeting and Travel &Tourism making connections with leadersinthe GROSS &STEVENS INC. Del Taco -MoPage Food Management Inc.* ValleyYellowPages community,and discovering opportunities for (559) 734-4649 community engagement and involvement. AutomotiveService, Repairs&Parts EDIS Visalia Cryo Leadership Visalia is a9-month professional development program designed to help SEARS F.I.T.Tribe Academy Visalia FarmersMarketAssociation current and developing leadersinbusiness (559) 636-4200 and community organizations expand their Department Stores, Sporting Goods Four Seasons HandyMarket* Will Tiesiera Ford Mercury leadership skills, community knowledge, and SLEEPNUMBER Front Gate Properties professional networks. Class membersexplore (559) 733-3984 *Indicates membership in the Visalia Chamber 110% Club. topics including leadership styles, state and FurnitureStores Galante Bros Enterprises local politics, quality of life, education, water, and regional planning. To date, morethan 450 graduates have completed the intense program and realized their true leadership abilities and talent. Leadership Visalia alumni have utilized their skills in the local business arena, elected office, local non-profit boards of directors, community commissions, committees and more. “Leadership Visalia participants can expect to gain leadership skills, knowledge of the local community,aswell as self-esteem that will enhancetheir effectiveness both personally and professionally.Asbusiness success becomes moreelusive, these areexactly the skills and experiences businesses need in their current and futureleaders,”noted Gail Zurek, President/CEO of the Visalia Chamber of Commerce.Applications for the 2018-2019 Leadership Visalia program aredue by July 31, 2018. Formore information, or to obtain an application visit www.visaliachamber.org, or contact DanteRosh, [email protected].

A Garden Party Fundraising Banquet St Anthony’s Retreat and Santa TeresitaYouth Conference Center seeks to raise $35,000 in scholarship funds to be used over the next twelve months at both STAR and STYCCfor people in need of financial assistance, benefitting people of all ages especially those with disabilities, seniors, fixed incomes, or youth whose families lack the financial means to send them to retreat or summer camp. Last year alone the Youth Center Camps servedover8,000 students from the Central California region. The fundraising Banquet is on Saturday, May19th. This year’s event is aGarden Partythat will be located at the property St. Anthony’sinThree Rivers. A5O’clock Social with tasty appetizers kicks off the event and acatered Dinner will be servedaround 6O’clock by KathyCrettol from Bakersfield who is known for her culinary delights. During the Social enjoythe Keyboardsounds of AndySnodgrass. The event will include aLiveand Silent Auction, Wine and Craft Brew Tasting and entertainment by Trinitas Tickets areonly $50 each. Seating is limited. Youmay also choose to sponsor one of our manyother programs by contributing directly to the Retreat Centers. Visit our website at www.stanthonyretreat. orgorcall 559-561-4595 for more NO CONTRACTS! information or to makereservations. NO HIDDENFEES! No sales people folwing youaround! About this publication … Business Update is the official monthly publication of the Visalia Chamber of Commerce,222 N. Garden St., Ste. 300, Visalia, CA 93291, (559) 734-5876. Periodicals, Postage Paid at Visalia, CA 93277; Publication No.USPS 494-660. Annual F.I.T.RIBE Subscription rate $15. Postmaster:Send address changes to Visalia Chamber of Commerce,222 N. Garden St., ACADEMY Ste. 300, Visalia, CA 93291. Advertising information, call the Visalia Times-Deltaat559.735.3235. Editor: Nicola Wissler.Layout: Times-Delta Media Group.

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Forthe second time, Manuel Hernandez The BusinessJournal brought home two ElementarySchool has been recognized as a first-placeawardsand three finalist nods from the Distinguished School by the California Department California NewsPublishersAssociation statewide of Education. It is the only elementary school in Good journalism awards program this weekend. TulareCounty to receivethe recognition this St. Jude Radiothon The CaliforniaJournalism Awards recognizes year,which is based upon aschool’s academic Fundraiser Generates News exceptional work from Golden State newspapers achievement and documentation of howthat in various circulation categories. $183,000 forCause achievement wasaccomplished. from our Members Aheartfelt thank youtothe Central California Momentum Broadcasting announced Women’s Conferencefor their $1,000 grant to todaythat radio stations KJUG 106.7 CASA of Tulare County.Sinceits founding Country and KIOO 99.7 Classic Rock held their March 21-22 St. Jude Radio- Congratulations to the in 1988 by the late State Senator KenL.MaddyofFresno,the thon and between them raised $183,200 Electric Motor Shop Central California Women’s Conferencehas donated morethan for the world renown children’s hospital SalesTeam for their $1,000,000 to 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations that supportwomen and research organization. The St. Jude recognition as an ABB Top and children. Nowinits 31st year,CCWChosts an annual day-long Children’s Hospital offersnocharge state Distributor and Million forum designed to to educate, motivate and inspirewomen to excel of the artcancer treatments to patients, Dollar Sales Club. in their professional and personal lives. CASA of Tulare County and its cancer research arm provides pro- Read for Life said thank youVevaBlunt Shelter Buddies for your appreciates your support! tocols it has developed in the treatment patienceand excellent listening skills during today’sorientation at HappyTrails is proud to announce of its patients to other treatment centers the Visalia Animal CareCenter! Sadie gives youall abig “paws up.” our very ownProgram Director and Lead around the country and around the world, Looking forward to helping youand Houston third-gradersimprove Instructor,Lisa Cotta-Meek, has been also at no cost. your ability to read aloud and help your new four-legged friends find awarded PATH International Region 11 General Manager Bill Lynch comment- theirforeverhomes! Instructor of the Year.Asaninternational ed, “Weare absolutely thrilled with the wayour local communities have embraced Rainmaker Productions has abusystart to the summer at our voiceinthe equine assisted activities and the St. Jude mission of treating childhood owndowntown FoxTheatre:JethroTull -June 5(50th Anniversary therapyindustry,PATHInternational, cancers, helping those in need without ex- Tour with over 900 tickets sold already). Comedian Brian Regan has the pleasureand honor to recognize pense. Children from our local cities and is making his 4th Visalia appearanceonJune 10. Grammy-award individuals and equines that symbolize towns have beentoSt. Jude Children’s Re- winner,LeAnn Rimes, on June 22. Tickets available at the Foxor the celebration of ability,optimism, diversity and ashared love of search Hospital to be treated, and many rainmakerpro.net equines. Lisa has been with HappyTrails 23 years. Congratulations! have been cured. We aresograteful to everyone who gave,and our manywon- VISALIA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT derful sponsorswho made the twoday broadcast possible. This year’s contribu- tions represent the high water mark in our Eligible or Ready? fundraiser,and I’mvery proud of our orga- Prior to the development of the Cali- of the things evolving in the field of education. nization for making this happen”. fornia School Dashboard, our focus was With regardtoacademics, it is not only important that stu- primarily on getting kids to graduation, dents be able to find the correct solution, but also important ensuring that those who wanted to go to that theybeable to understand and explain whythat answer college met all the entrancecriteria is correct. Teachersmust be flexible in allowing students to for the school of their choice, and helping all other stu- come to asolution from manyperspectives, for very often dents have some chanceoflanding ajob.Typically,this Todd Oto, thereismorethan one waytoget to the correct answer. meant meeting all the local graduation requirements plus Ed.D. Knowing the correct answerisevidencethat one is eli- some additional coursework and activities that would Superintendent, gible; having the ability to adapt knowledge to anew situ- Visalia Unified round out acollege application or provide some market- School District ation is evidencethat one is ready. Momentum Broadcasting is awholly able technical skill. Our desiretohelp students be readyexpands our ap- owned subsidiary of Groppetti Automo- But, as manyother things have changed in education within the proach to academic learning. It means that astudent must be taught tiveFamily.Itisalocal companyconsist- past few years, this focus has expanded: schools areexpected to to work cooperatively with others, communicate effectively,engage ing of radio stations KJUG, KIOO, KCRZ graduate students who arecollege and career ready. This is defined in critical thinking, address problems creatively,and have asense and KVMI. The broadcast group is well as readyfor entry to college without remediation and also readyto for his or her membership in the community.These qualities are known in the Visalia, Tulare, Hanford, and enter the workforce in aposition that offersthe opportunity for ad- also enhanced by our deeper approach to social and emotional skill Porterville areas for its commitment to vancement. Thereare twokey elements in playhere: First, gradu- development. Teaching kids howtoapproach challenges and failure community charitable causes and events. ates areexpected to be college and career ready--not one or the other. in apositiveway is important. Teaching kids howtoset and achieve If youwould likemoreinformation Gone arethe days whensome kids were expected to go to college goals, feel and showempathy, establish and maintain relationships, about this incredible event, please contact and otherstowork with their hands as adefault. Second, graduates makegood decisions and understand and manage emotions is also Bill Lynch at 559.553.1509 or email at areexpected to be college and career ready—not just eligible. important in that these skills help them work through the challenges blynch@momentum- Thereisagreat differencebetween being eligible and being ready of life beyond public school. broadcasting.com. for something. Being eligible means that all requisite criteria have Our mission is to provide our students with an education that af- been met and thereisnothing that prevents someone from proceed- fords them limitless opportunity for the future. This is howwesay ing, while being readymeans having all criteria met and also the abil- college and career readyinVisalia Unified, and we areworking hard ity to be successful in aparticular endeavor. This is acritical distinc- to makesurethat each of our graduates is not just eligible but ready tion that expands the focus of our work from academic achievement to meet those challenges as theytaketheir first steps into alone to amuch broader approach—an approach that reflects many adult life.

99.7 Classic Rock Radiothon hosts Jeff Blazy, Visalia Chamber of Commerce Announces April Skye, and Jim Hudson. 2018 Annual Award Business Finalists 2018 marks the 65th year that the Visalia Chamber of Commerce Winners will be announced at the 65th Annual Awards Celebration will honor those businesses and individuals who consistently go presented by the Visalia Chamber of Commerce on June 14, 2018 at AMBASSADOR above and beyond to supportour community.This year,dozens of the Visalia Convention Center.Horsd’oeuvres and cocktails begin at SPOTLIGHT businesses and individuals have been nominated by the community 6:00 p.m. followedbyaformal dinner at 7:00 p.m. with the program for these prestigious awards. The business categories include; Small, beginning at 7:30 p.m. Medium, Large Business of the Year and Non-Profit of the Year.The LoriL ri BucB hterht r 2018 finalists are: Annual Awards Chairman, KarenGross remarked, “Our committee has adaunting task ahead of us. Choosing one winner from each Lori Buchter is the Small Business Nominees 2Market Visuals –Gross &Stevens Inc. –Momentum Broadcasting category is going to be difficult as thereare manynominees that Human ResourcesDi- Stor It –Zeeb Commercial Real Estate aredeserving and contribute to our community in so manyways.” rector for Visalia First Medium Business Nominees Tickets for the Annual Awards Celebration are$75 or youmay Assembly,she has been 4Creeks –Best Buy Market –Park Visalia Assisted Living reserve atable for $600. Tickets maybepurchased online at www. working at the church for 19 years. LargeBusiness Nominees visaliachamber.org/awardsorbycalling the Chamber at (559) 734- What are some of Rabobank –Tucoemas Federal Credit Union –VFOutdoor –VWR 5876. Buchter the ways you’d rec- Non-Profit of the Year Nominees Formore information about the Annual Able Industries –CSET ommend getting involved with the Habitat for Humanity of Tulare/Kings Counties Awards Celebration go to www.visaliachamber. Chamber? Develop and foster the desire HappyTrails Riding Academy–ProYouth org/awards. to supportand giveback our local Chamber by assisting them in hospitality,attending events, recruiting other local business, vol- unteering or in anyway your business can. What has Chamber Membership meant for your company? Visalia First’s membership strengthens our tie to the community and extends the hand of support to other local businesses and individuals. The best part of Visalia is...? The evolving of our diverse cultureand the friendliness of the people, Downtown Visa- lia (the Carmel of the Central Valley), and restaurants and eateries. What is your favorite local char- ity/non-profit? Walk to EndAlzheimer’s Visalia Chapter –Ibecameinvolved eight yearsago and have been walking with the Visalia chapter for three years. This year I am serving on the committee under some very passionate and great local leaders. It is heartwarming to see our local chapter grow,raise money, and bring awareness to adisease that cannot be curedand affects so many. [email protected].

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HappyTrails Riding HEALTHCARE NOTE AcademyWill Host its Annual “Night at Family HealthCare Network Expands mHealth Tools to the Races” on May18 ReachOut andEngage Patients As Happy Technology has become an responding. The use of mHealth or mobile health options is Trails Riding everexpanding partofour growing in popularity.According to the Health Information and Academybegins everydaylives. Manyofus Management Systems Society,58% of health careprofessionals their 33rdyear of can’t go aday without our connect with their patient via mobile optimized patient portals. providing Equine cellphone, laptop,orother This year we areproud to bring that same accessibility to Assisted Activities mobile device. The health careindustry is no different. The our patient’smobile devices through three great applications. and Therapytochildren and adults with health careindustry is leveraging the use of technology to Healow, HealowMom, and HealowKids arenow liveand disabilities, we aregearing up for our 23rd empowerpatients and to offer convenient methods for Kerry Hydash fully operational. Healowallows patients to check their re- Annual Spring Event –“Night at the Races” to patients to engage with their health careproviders CEO cords, appointments, prescriptions, and send/receivemes- Since2010, Family HealthCareNetwork (FHCN) has Family HealthCareNetwork be held at the Visalia Convention Center on sages from an application. HealowMom gives new moms offered apatient portaltoits patients. The patient portal Friday, May18, 2018. The format of the event weekly educational materials, tracks their appointments, is awebsite that is connected to the electronic health record,cen- will again include “wagers” being placed on and publishes health information. HealowKids allows parents to track horse races and winning tickets collected with trally focused on the patient’sconvenient access to their health data. The securetool offerspatients access to various datapoints such as their child’shealth records, appointments, prescriptions, and age spe- each raceproducing arandom winner with lab results, provider notes, their health histories, immunizations, etc. cific education materials. All of these applications (apps) can be found avaluable prize. Returning this year is the Nearly 98,000 patients of FHCN areenrolled in our patient portal. through the Apple or Google playstore. The addition of the Healow opportunity for each sponsor to name their Last year we had the opportunity to revamp our patient portaltoallow apps gives our patients access to datainseconds. ownhorse and a”DerbyHat” contest. userstomakeappointments, paybills, request medications, and send Family HealthCareNetwork is committed to continuing to expand Tickets will be $50 per person, or areserved providersdirect messages. We have also recently upgraded the patient the ways we can best address our communities’ health careneeds. table of eight for $400. To reserve your tickets portaltobefully accessible in Spanish. The expansion of our patient portaland new mHealth options or inquireabout sponsorships opportunities, These tools arenot just for the desktop computer anymore, as helps to further supportour efforts to communicate with and contact Leslie Gardner at 559-688-8685. patient portals arebeing leveraged for mobile use, and patients are educate our patients beyond our four walls. HappyTrails Riding Academyisanon- profit program that enriches the lives of CITY UPDATE children and adults with physical, mental and emotional disabilities through therapeutic horsemanship,providing aunique opportunity Visalia Senior Games ProveWinning NeverGetsOld for self-improvement and independencewhile Thanks to the supportofcommunity members, organizations rooms theystayedat, the dining theydid and the shopping and offering achallenging alternativetotraditional and businesses throughout Visalia, our 2018 Senior Games entertainment theytook in while visiting. therapy. were asuccess. The numbersare in, and 520 participants from From participant surveys, we learned that 87% of athletes Formore information on Happy throughout California called Visalia home for afew days and will return for the 2019 Visalia Senior Games. With agrow- Trails Riding Academy proved that “Winning nevergets old.” ing number of athletes every year,and the addition of new please contact us at Breaking new ground, Visalia wasthe first to hold senior events likeacycling time trial event, 2019 looks to be our 559-688-8685. games in California’s Central Valleywhen we launched in biggest year yet. With plenty of time to get involved, now 2015. In fact, Visalia holds the distinction of being the first is the time to join the fun and look at howyou can support Warren Games of the calendar year,aswehold them in March. the Games. Gubler VMC Physician Leads Created under the umbrella of the California Senior Mayor,City of Visalia Iinvite everyone to mark their calendarsfor the week- Successful Diabetes Games Association (CSGA), the Games promote healthy, ends of March 23rdand 24th, and March 30th and 31st, activelifestyles for adults ages 50 and better and is recog- it won’tbetoo long beforewestart gearing up for the next Pilot Program nizedbythe National Senior Games Association. Games. Fordetails on howyou can supportthe 2019 Visalia Senior Monica Manga, The Games brings participants from throughout the western United Games, contact Visalia Parks &Recreation Director Jeannie Green- MD, FACP,aninternal States, with the majority of our participants, 390 to be exact, coming wood at 713-4365. medicine physician from the region outside of Visalia, between Madera and Bakersfield. To contact Mayor Gubler directly,email at Visalia Medical The economic boost that the Games provides is shown in the hotel [email protected]. Clinic, recently served as medical director Manga THE LAWATWORK of apilot program for high-risk diabetes carethat resulted in improved patient health and cost savings. Wrongful Termination –EvenIfTheyQuit TulareCounty has the highest Fewthings strikefear into the termination claims. prevalenceoftype 2diabetes in the heartofemployers likeawrongful Among the best defenses against aconstructivetermination state at 13.2%, which is nearly twice termination lawsuit. It is worth claim is an effectiveopen-door policy, where employees are the statewide average of 6.9%. The noting that the second word in free to discuss concerns with supervisors, beforethings get pilot program, in collaboration with that combination –“termination”–isn’t as simple as it seems. so intolerable that the employeefeels that theyhave the Kaweah DeltaChronic Disease Can an employeebring awrongful termination lawsuit against no choicebut to resign. On the contrary,the perfect Management Center,focused on an employerwhen the employeehas resigned? The storm for aconstructivetermination case would be a answerisyes, under alegal doctrine called constructive scenario whereanemployeemakes complaints on an residents with type 2diabetes who met Brett T. termination. ongoing basis, yetnothing is done or the complaints are Abbott certain criteria, such as chronically high Constructivetermination covers situations where, minimized. In such situations, an employeecould argue blood sugar,high usage of the emergency rather than terminating an employee, the employermakes Gubler &Abbott LLP that the employeedid all he or she could, notifying the room and hospital, high pharmacycosts, working conditions so intolerable that the employeehas employerofthe problems, yetthe employerdid nothing. gaps in care, and self-identified poor no choicebut to resign. An employeecan also bring aconstructive The argument follows that no employeeshould have to work in an health. termination lawsuit when the employeeisfaced with the supposed environment wherehis or her concerns areignored, and thus even Patients benefitted from access to a choiceofresigning or being fired. if the employeeresigns, he or she could argue that the companyis Fortunately for employers,the standardisquite high for liable for constructivetermination. multi-disciplinary team, which included employees to bring constructivetermination claims. To sustain a In conclusion, be awareofthe constructivetermination lawsuit, doctors, nurse practitioners, clinical constructivetermination claim, an employeemust showthat the and take whateversteps arenecessary to ensurethat employees have pharmacists, nurses, dietitians, and working conditions that caused him or her to resignweresufficiently ameans to discuss their workplaceconcerns. certified diabetes educators. Each patient extraordinary and egregious that areasonable person would be This article is for education and information purposes only;it wasassigned acommunity health worker compelled to resign(Gibson v. AroCorporation (1995) 32 Cal.App. should not be construed as legal advice. If youhaveanemployment who made home visits and consistently 4th 1628.) In addition, an employeemust also notifythe employerof lawquestion for inclusion in afuturearticle, contact Brett T. Abbott these conditions prior to resigning. In determining what constitutes at Gubler &Abbott ([email protected]). Forspecific checked in with patients regarding their “intolerable working conditions,”courts have held that things like employment lawadviceorother legal assistance, contact Gubler & health careplan, medication list, blood extra-aggressivecompensation negotiations or demotions, even Abbott (559) 625-9600, 1110 N. ChinowthSt., Visalia, CA glucose logs, lab ordersand medical if accompanied by areduction in pay, do not trigger constructive 93291 (www.thecalifornialawyers.com) appointments. The result wasa100 percent Redwood Class of ‘67 Project achievement in blood sugar controlgoals The purpose of this letter is to advise within the program’s 21 graduates, who youofthe Class of ‘67’sproject to replace also reported ahigher perception of their the current plaque to memorialize ownhealth. Medical expenses incurred Redwood High School (RHS) Veterans by the patients dropped by $85,570, killed in the Vietnam War. It is located among other benefits. in thecourtyardonthe south wall of the Administration Building of RHS. The program continues through the We have received approvalfromthe Chronic Disease Management Center Visalia BoardofTrustees, Visalia Unified for patients who meet the criteria. School District to replacethe existing Forinformation, call the center plaque because it is sadly incomplete and at 624-4080. unfortunately inaccurate. Specifically; the following names of RHS Classmates Sherman Duane Bradford, Class of ‘67; StevenWayne Maness, Class of ‘68; and LPL Financial Welcomes Floyd Daniel Wimer,Class of ‘68 need to Janette Korsgaden, be added. Additionally;records showone name, James Keller,was wrongfully placed Client Service Associate and should be removed. In addition three Client ServiceAssociate, Janette, of the existing names areincorrectly Korsgaden has joined LPLFinancial spelled. We must properly honor those located in Visalia. The addition of Janette who have given their last measureof will help us to expand the range and devotion to our country. depth of services we can provide to deliver The plaque will be agift of “Class of personalized, objectivefinancial guidance 1967.”All financial obligations arebeing to our clients. met through our classmate’sdonations. “Weare pleased to welcome Janette to We areplanning adedication to be held our team,”said Trish Arnold, Financial at the L.J. Williams Auditorium during Advisor.“Ibelieve her commitment to Veteran’s Dayweekend on Fridayevening, offering personal serviceand trusted November 9, 2018. Doorswill open at 5:00 guidancealigns with our firm’s values with the program beginning at 5:30. The and vision to put our clients’ best dedication will be partofatribute to all of interests first.”Janette brings over 20 our Veterans from Redwood High School. yearsoffinancial and insuranceservices If youhavequestions please contact Kate experiencetoLPL Financial. Maddoxbyphone at 559.734.4976 or LPL, aleader in the financial advice the undersigned at H916.987.8555, M market and provides resources, tools, 916.849.5350 or email mooravn@aol. and technology that enable advisorsin com. Thank youfor supporting our the delivery of personal objective VS-0000270246 project and we hopetosee youat financial advice. the dedication, attendanceisfree.

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LEADERSHIP VISALIA Central Valley Community Bank’s12th Leadership Visalia Learns the Annual Shredding Events Shed Light on Identity Theft Prevention Importance of Agriculture Campaign educates into the packing house, is cleaned, waxed, public on ways sorted, packaged, and prepared for markets to prevent all over the world. It wasamazing to see identitytheft howautomation has become so prevalent in By Dustin Hall –agrowing agriculture. Visalia FireDepartment, Leadership Visalia Participant threat that affectedover 16.7 The class made their waytoMcKellar million Americans in 2017 On April 6, 2018, Leadership Visalia, led Family Farms wherelunch wasservedand a by Christin Hastings (CASA) and Marina little agritourism wasexperienced. “Farmer James M. Ford,President and Chief Rojas (Spirit 88.9), experienced first-hand Bob”(aka Bob McKeller), whose family has ExecutiveOfficer of Central ValleyCommunity Bank (Bank), is pleased to announcetheir what makes California and specifically owned and operated the citrus farm for 90 12th Annual Free Document Shredding TulareCounty,the bread basket of the years, talked with the group about diversification not only in the world. The theme for the daywas “A dayinthe Life of an Orange”. events with partner,Pacific Shredding. The citrus types that aregrown on the farm, but also stepping out into The daystarted with three morning speakerswho established events begin Tuesday, April 10, and will run tourism built around agriculture. The idea surrounds the fact that the foundation for the day. Kevin McCusker,Cal Water began by through Tuesday, May15, 2018, at 20 Bank amajority of the population of the world does not get to experience educating everyone on howTulareCounty is unique in that the branch and neighboring locations located what we take for granted. McKeller Family Farms is visited by people demand for water continues to increase from twodistinct sources: throughout the San Joaquin Valleyand from all over the world and theytakeaninformational wagon tour Greater Sacramento Region. agricultureand increased population. The challenge is to ensure Bank customers, businesses and the that thereisenough surface, as well as underground water available wherethe rider experiences first-hand what it takestogrowcitrus. community areinvited to attend anyof for both. Marilyn Wright, TulareCounty AgricultureCommisioner/ The final experienceonthe McKeller Farm wasactually getting to pick our ownbag of oranges. the 20 Document Shredding events for Sealer spokeabout howimportant the Central Valleyisfor the the opportunity to shred confidential files world’sfood supply.TulareCounty farmersproducestaggering The final stop wasthe Kaweah Dam -LakeKaweah. The group wasmet by Mark Larsen, Greater Kaweah GSA Coordinator – safely,securely and free of charge (up to numbersassociated with dairy,beef,treefruits, nuts, vegetables, and four banker boxesper person or business Kaweah DeltaWater Conservation District. Mark helped the class to field crops. TulareCounty’s top fiveproducts areasfollows:milk - and up to shredding truck capacity). Boxes $1.6 billion, Oranges (Navels &Valencias) $838.6 million, Cattles understand the importanceofLakeKaweah and the three different above the limit maybetaken to aPacific &Calves -$660.4 million, grapes -$600.2 million, and Tangerines interests that manage the water behind its walls: ArmyCorps of Shredding business location and shred for (fresh) $343.4 million. The final speaker wasafourth generation Engineers, Kaweah DeltaWater Conservation District, and the end a fee. Participants are asked to bring paper farmer,JRShannon, CRS Farms. JR explained what it is liketobea users. The Kaweah Dam wasoriginally built in 1962 to hold back documents only,and to remove binders, metal farmer in this region; the good, the bad, and water.JRshared that flood watersafter the 1955 flood that caused over $20 million in binder clips and other items in advanceof through all of the challenges, water is one of the most difficult and damage. The group enjoyedabehind the scene tour that helped visiting aDocument Shredding event. Empty critical. Additionally,the need to remain vigilant and diversified in to increase understanding of the importanceofsurfacewater for boxeswill be returned for personal recycling. what is produced, as ameans to weather the moredifficult times, agricultural and non-agricultural benefits alike. Central ValleyCommunity Bank is an important aspect to survivability.The group take-awayfor the “A dayinthe Life of an Orange” wasagreat experience. The recommends shredding important documents morning wasanoptimistic one, one whereagriculturewill remain growth made by having abetter understanding of agricultureand all regularly as one easystep to help prevent vital for the region and the state. that it encompasses, is one that will last alifetime. It wasexciting becoming avictim of identity theft and fraud. In addition to providing helpful resources The class traveled to Exeter to tour Sunkist’sExeter/Ivanhoe Citrus to see the cooperation between all stakeholdersasitbecomes more on its website at www.cvcb.comand in Association’s packing house. MikeHulsey, Controller for the Exeter/ evident howagricultureisinterdependent on branches, the Bank offersapersonal checking Ivanhoe Citrus Association, gave atour of howofanorange comes the region and the region is on agriculture. account with identity protection features, and recommends reviewing Identity Protection Insuranceoptions for businesses as aproactive measurefor customersand the public. Visalia Chamber Offers Document Shredding events will take placefrom9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., unless otherwise noted. Additional information can MuchMore Than Events be found on the Bank’s website at www.cvcb. com/shredding. By Colin Franey Who can tell me what development program, it has the ancillary effect of introducing the Franey’sCarpet One Floor &Home Design Center the Visalia Chamber of participants to vital areas of our community,think government, 2018 Central Valley Community Bank Commerce does besides education, agriculture, and quality of life. The class is challenged Shredding Campaign sponsor the Young to complete aproject meant to better the community,this year’s 9:00 am -12:00 pm Professionals Network class established an annual book fair.Upon completion of the (Unless otherwise noted) (YPN) and host awesome program Ihad new friends, amuch larger network spanning a events supporting the Tuesday, April 24 wide variety of professions, abetter understanding of the issues MISSION OAKS PLAZA community likethe annual Christmas Tree Auction or Oktoberfest? our community faces and howwecollectively choose to address 5412 Avenida de los Robles, The Chamber is an activeand important organization in our them, and had become moreinvested and involved in my (559) 730-2851 community,advocating on behalf of its membersand the business new home. Wednesday, May9 community at large. It supports and raises awareness for important Iamarecent transplant to Visalia and my participation in these causes and helps connect citizens and businesses to each other.It 9am-11am programs has dramatically and positively shaped my shorttime here. VISALIA DOWNTOWN also sponsorstwo programs that all professionals should consider However, youdon’t need to be new to town or trying to starta Buckman-Mitchell, Inc. enrolling in. business to benefit from either of these programs. All that is required Financial &InsuranceServices The first is the Emerge Program. Targeted towardsentrepreneurs, is adesiretoimproveyourself and your community,awillingness 500 North SantaFeStreet, whether it be those who arejust taking the first steps in turning a to step outside your comfortzone, and to become astudent again. (559) 625-8733 business idea in to areality or those who have alreadytaken the leap While Istill have so much to learn about running asmall business Wednesday, May9 and opened their doors, the benefits arecountless. Iamonly half-way 1pm-3pm through the program and have alreadygleaned new insights in to and my home of Visalia, Iammoreconfident, ready, and excited to do so because of Leadership Visalia and the Emerge Program. EXETER ways Ican strengthen my business. It also has me asking questions Pine &F.Street, Formore information about Emerge and that Ididn’t evenrealizeIneeded to be asking, and nowIam! Southwest Corner, The second program is Leadership Visalia. Meant as aprofessional Leadership Visalia go to www.visaliachamber.org (559) 594-9919

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Fresno Announces Direct Flights to Chicago CLIP&SAVE Fresno Yosemite International Airport CALENDAR -MAY 2018 announces the launch of daily non-stop air servicefromFresno to Chicago O’Hare SundayMondayTuesday WednesdayThursdayFridaySaturday International Airport. The new route pro- 12345 vides seamless air access from the Central Valleytothe Midwest and convenient connections to the East coast and European destinations. Chicago,the thirdlargest city 67Chamber89Government Affairs 10 YPN Monthly 11 12 Visalia City Council EmergeClass Meet-Up in the US, is home to Fortune 500 com- Meeting Committee Meeting Buckman-Mitchell Office, 6:00 pm Barrelhouse Brewing Co, 7:00 pm panies and avariety of tourist attractions, 7:10 am 5:30 pm perfect for one-daybusiness trips or 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 afun-filled summer vacation. Non-Profit Workshop Fresno Pacific University, 9:00 am Continued from Page 1 Visalia Chamber 20 Vi21salia City Council 22Leadership Visalia 23 Ambassador24 Meeting 25 26 Meeting Graduation 8:00 am 7:00 pm Lamp Liter Inn, YPN Networking Mixer 5:00pm Historic 7Sycamores,5:30pm 27 28 29 30 31

Gems of Eastern Europe June 28-July 8, 2019 Visalia Chamber Helps NewBusinesses Emerge JourneyAround LakeMichigan August 10-18, 2019 Applications For Business HowtoProgram Available Oberammergau, Germany &Austria Formany, the most difficult partofstarting Entrepreneursbring new ideas, generate taxrevenue and provide June 9-18, 2020 abusiness is deciding on the first step.The jobs for the local community.” stated Gail Zurek, President/CEO of ColletteVacations, Visalia Chamber of Commerce has launched the Visalia Chamber of Commerce.Programs likeEmerge arevital MayflowerTours, Cistlinc the Emerge program to provide basic to communities that want to grow and compete with larger cities. Formoreinformation, go to introductory business classes. Through this “The Emerge program will provide the opportunity for entrepreneurs www.visaliachamber.org/travel six-month program participants will learn the to learn what questions theyshould be asking, to work through the basic business/entrepreneurial skills needed financial details, and create amap to accomplish necessary tasks, to launch abusiness and help it to grow.The while getting supportfrombusiness experts” Zurek noted. THANK YOU Chamber realizes that starting and running a Over the course of six months, the program includes twelve TO OUR PREMIER small business is almost impossible to do on evening classes held at the College of Sequoias Visalia campus from INVESTORS your own. Business ownersneed to create a 6:00 -8:30 pm. Each of the 12 classes will focus on adifferent network of individuals and resourcesthat theycan call on when they aspect of business including; business law, accounting, marketing, CHAIRMANS SPONSOR: encounter aroadblock. The Emerge program provides an opportunity zoning and ordinances, human resources, insurance, taxes, sales for participants to build astrong network and business skills through training and non-profit management. During each class session local writing afunctioning business plan, meeting and learning from industry experts will speak to the class and provide relevant real- business experts from nine different industries, and working with a world expertise that class memberscan incorporate into their new business mentor throughout the program. business ventures. Emerge participants will work with instructors The Emerge entrepreneurship program walks local entrepreneurs and business mentorstocreate arealisticbusiness plan will provide and business startups, through the complexsteps required to starta guidancefor the companyasitgrows. successful business. Participants will learn core entrepreneurial skills Emerge participants must complete an application, participate in as theytakeabusiness idea from the early stages to alaunch ready an interview,attend an orientation and be 18 yearsorolder.Tuition business. Emerge wasdesigned for twodistinct types of participants. is $350.00 dollarsand includes all class materials, business plan 1. Individuals who have abusiness idea and want to startabrand- template, and resource guide. The deadline to submit applications is new business but don’t knowwhereorhow to startthe process. 2. May25, 2018. Individuals interested in aspecific class mayregister Individuals who currently ownoroperate asmall business and want for $50.00 each session to take the next steps to help their business grow or want to make Applications and other materials can be found at sure that theyhavenot missed anycritical steps during their startup www.visaliachamber.org/emerge or by process. calling the Visalia Chamber of Commerce at “Entrepreneurship is vital to the success of acommunity. 559-734-5876. China: Beijing, Shanghai, Suzhou and Hangzhou Presented by the Visalia Chamber

The Visalia Chamber is offering the opportunity to exploreChina From Beijing, travelerswill boardaflight and travel to Suzhou without the hassle of making airline reservations, booking hotels, to visit the Lingering Garden, Tiger Hill and Hanshan Temple. figuring out transportation or worrying about what to eat. The trip Additionally therewill be atour of the National Embroidery Institute is 9days and includes shuttle servicetoLAX, 3meals aday,4and to learn about silk embroidery,alocal craft with thousands of yearsof 5starhotel accommodations, roundtrip airfarefromLAX to Beijing, history.Atthe end of the dayeveryone will enjoydinner and ashow Chinese domestic airfare, featuring traditional Chinese music. From Suzhou, therewill be a deluxebus toursand an shortexcursion to Hangzhou wheretravelerswill visit the Economic English speaking tour guide. Development Zone and the Lingyin Temple featuring a64.3 foot The trip will departonApril 5, high camphor-wood carving of Buddha. Following the tour therewill 2019 and return on April 13, be amorning boat cruise on West Lakeand an afternoon bus trip 2019. Join the Chamber on to Shanghai. OnceinShanghai therewill be avisit to Yu Garden, May1,2018 at 6:00 pm for amazeofmarvelous pavilions, ponds, rockyworks and an orientation presentation at overreaching trees. the Wyndham Visalia located Formore information on the China trip, contact at 9000 AirportWay,Visalia. DanteRosh at 559-734-5876, or visit the websiteat The cost of the tour is $2,099 www.visaliachamber.org/travel. per person (double occupancy) for Chamber Membersand $2,199 per person (double occupancy) for non-Chamber members. Travelerswill catch ashuttle from Visalia to LAXAirportwhere theywill boardaninternational flight to Beijing, China. While in Beijing travelerswill visit Tian An Men Square, the largest squarein the world as well as the Temple of Heavenwhich wasbuilt in 1420 AD. Additional sightseeing locations include the PalaceMuseum, also known as the Forbidden City which has atotal of 9,999 rooms. Beforeleaving Beijing, travelerswill journeytothe Great Wall. The wall is said to be the only man-made structurevisible by the naked eye from the moon.

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