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Meet the Miss Temple City Contestants. See Pages 8-9 May 2016 www.templecitychamber.com Temple City Life 626-286-3101 [email protected] ©2016 • Published by the Temple City Chamber of Commerce • 9050 Las Tunas Drive • Temple City, CA 91780 TCHS indoor drum line excels in competition PHOTO BY PETER CHOI Temple City High School’s outstanding indoor drum line held at Cal State San Bernardino where they took second U.S. Rep. Judy Chu and honoree Helen Chen Marston took fifth place out of 48 schools at the state champion- out of 19. At the WGI Regional competition in Las Vegas, ship competition, April 9, at the Citizens Business Bank the drum line took third place out of 12 schools in their Arena in Ontario. The drum line has consistently placed first competition outside California. The drum line will Helen Chen Marston in the top five at its competitions this season, with its best perform as part of Temple City High School’s Symphony honored by Rep. Chu as placement March 20 at the WGI Western Championships Pops Concert at 6 p.m., May 24, at TCHS Senior Circle. Woman of Distinction Temple Cit y communit y Temple City Planning Commissioner Helen Chen Marston was honored by U.S. Representative Judy Chu as one of her 2016 Women of Distinction for blood drive, May 18 the city of Temple City, at a packed luncheon, April The Temple City Community Blood Drive will be 12 16. noon to 6 p.m., May 18 at the TCUSD District Office, This was the seventh year Congresswoman Chu 9700 Las Tunas Drive, Temple City. has recognized amazing women of the 27th district, Blood The blood drive is co-sponsored by the Temple City a great honor that is bestowed to exceptional women Unified School District, the City of Temple City, and the for their impressive contributions to the community. Temple City Chamber of Commerce. Mrs. Marston was one of 14 women, each from a Donors must have a photo identification to donate. city across the San Gabriel Valley, who received the To make an appointment to donate blood, visit the blood Congressional Women of the Year Award at the stand- drive Web site at www.redcrossblood.org and enter sponsor ing-room only ceremony held at the San Gabriel code TCUSD or phone Lynne Burkardt at 626-548-5120. Drive CONTINUED ON PAGE 3 Chamber member Sam’s ce Club named Permit No. 99 Standard Mail No. 1 in U.S.A. U.S. Postage Paid San Gabriel, CA 91775 San Gabriel, CA A high spirited and over- flow crowd filled the giant white tent in the parking lot of Chamber member Sam’s Club on Santa Anita Avenue to celebrate being named the company’s “Club of the Year.” Each year Sam’s Club, the nation’s eighth largest retailer, selects one club nationwide to Sam’s Club employees celebrate their achievement. PHOTO BY PETER CHOI emple City Chamber of Commer receive the top honor based on AL PATRON OR AL PATRON a number of key factors such munity involvement. legendary service to our mem- President Don Frieson. “The as overall performance, asso- “The El Monte club associ- bers as well as playing an ac- team looks for daily opportu- ciate engagement, member ex- ates really set the bar high tive role in the community,” nities to win over members perience reviews, and com- when it comes to delivering said Sam’s Club Executive Vice CONTINUED ON PAGE 3 DELIVER TO POST 9050 Las Tunas Drive • Temple City, CA 91780-1834 City, Drive • Temple 9050 Las Tunas Published by the T With Appreciation To SPONSORS OF TEMPLE CITY LIFE 2 Temple City Life • May • 2016 www.templecitychamber.com [email protected] Temple City businesswoman Helen Chen Marston chosen as Woman of Distinction CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Masonic Temple. During the event emceed by ABC7 co-anchor David Ono, Ms. Marston was cited by Congresswoman Chu for her donation of time and energy in support of a variety of causes in Temple City, most notably leading the fundraising efforts to outfit the Temple City High School Marching Band with new uniforms for the 2015 Rose Bowl. Last year Ms. Marston and her husband Larry, who was recently elected to the Temple City Unified School Dis- trict Board of Directors, were Bronze Sponsors of the 2015 Re- lay for Life and Senior Scholarship Donors of the Dr. Doug Sears Learning Center. They have also sponsored St. Luke’s Parish Fi- esta, the Miss Temple City Ambassador Pageant, and the Temple City Camellia Festival Flyover. A super successful realtor with Keller Williams and a long- time Chamber member, Ms. Marston brings her positive per- sonality, keen intelligence combined with a high level of profes- sionalism to deliver excellent customer service to her clients. During the luncheon, Mrs. Marston was also presented a certificate by Temple City Mayor Vincent Yu. For more information about Ms. Marston, go to From left are Temple City City Manager Bryan Cook, Mayor Pro Tem Cynthia Sternquist, TCUSD Board www.HelensRealEstate.com or email her at [email protected] member (and husband) Larry Marston, honoree Helen Chen Marston, Mayor Vincent Yu, City or phone either 626-353-9665 (cell) or 626-386-7888 (office). Councilmember William Man, and Chamber President Peter Choi. Temple City Animal Hospital CHAMBER NEWS & VIEWS Since 1952 Dr. Carol Johannsen- Crittenden, DVM UC DAVIS Dr. Neil Bodie, DVM UC DAVIS Dr. Bruce Carlson, DVM COLORADO STATE UNIV. Dr. Debbie Hu, DVM PURDUE UNIV. Dr. Lisa Nguyen, DVM UNIV. OF ILLINOIS Member American Animal Hospital Full Service Family Veterinarians Association Internal Medicine & Surgery Temple City Animal Hospital Spay & Neuter OPEN WEEKDAYS 8 A.M. UNTIL 8 P.M. Vaccines OPEN SATURDAYS 9 A.M. UNTIL 5 P.M. Senior Pet Care 5406 N. Rosemead Blvd. (One block south of Broadway) Pocket Pets www.templecityanimalhospital.com Attendees enjoyed dinner at the April 25 Chamber Networking Mixer hosted by Grooming & Boarding 626-287-1173 Toastmaster’s Club of Temple City at Live Oak Park. At the April 25 Chamber Networking Mixer were, from left, City Coun- cil member Tom Chavez, Wendell Beard, Gerard Artienza (Toastmaster’s President), Michelle Freridge (Executive Director, Asian Youth Center). Lunch n’ Learn From left are tax experts Luz Orozco, Martha Delachaussee and Franklin Ruedel who assisted an attendee during the Chamber’s free April 26 Lunch and Learn Seminar on Payroll Taxes for Small Businesses. [email protected] www.templecitychamber.com May • 2016 • Temple City Life 3 Temple City Neighborhood Watch areas Area 5 Neighborhood Watch Meeting May 19 The Temple City Neighborhood Watch Meeting for May is located in Area 5 and will take place from 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. May 19, at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 9642 Live Oak Ave., Temple City. All residents are welcome, not only those in Area 5. Free dinner is provided. See chart above or view the Neighborhood Watch Meeting Map at http://www.ci.temple-city.ca.us/DocumentCenter/View/5255. El Monte/South El Monte (EMSEM) Chamber Executive Director Ken Rausch and Temple City Chamber President Peter Choi. Sam’s Club named Club of the Year CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 and I am extremely proud of what they have done, what they are doing and what they will continue to do in this community.” Local dignitaries and business lead- ers delivered congratulations as a deejay pumped up hundreds of em- ployees and management. After the deserved acknowledgements of many savings and services to millions of employees and management whose ef- members in 652 clubs in the U.S. and forts contributed to this honor, the fes- Puerto Rico. tive crowd enjoyed a sumptuous bar- Chamber members are encouraged becue with delicious food and drink to email Jody Ruckle at from, where else, Sam’s Club. [email protected] for informa- Sam’s Club®, a division of Wal-Mart tion on the club’s business membership Stores, is a leading membership ware- and related business programs. house club offering superior products, Friends and family serving friends and family Temple City Dental Care Jack Von Bulow, DDS 9929 East Las Tunas Drive Temple City, CA 91780 Top Dentist 2011-2016 626.285.3161 www.templecitydental.com Complimentary consultation 4 Temple City Life • May • 2016 www.templecitychamber.com [email protected] COMMUNITY LEADER PROGRAM Chamber News Th ese companies have joined with the Chamber to give back For Pete’s Sake – to the local community. Th eir support greatly assists our engagement with both the business community and the many community groups Come with us to Discover China and service organizations in our city. Last year the Chamber presented a fabulous all- • All tour fees inclusive trip to “Discover China” that was a huge • Deluxe in-country transportation and local air- Thank You success. farePresident, We heard nothing but positive reviews from the • Experienced English-speaking tour guides group that enjoyed an experience of a lifetime, so • All taxes and airport fees we are excited to present this year’s Discover China Prices are based on two-person shared accom- trip package departing Oct. 7. This time we are in- modation; single occupancy is available for an ad- cluding two nights in the ancient city of Xi’an, ditional charge of $500. Deadline for registration home of the world famous Terra Cotta warriors. is Aug. 1. We are once again partnering with Citslinc In- The Chamber is hosting a free information ternational Inc. to provide a 9-day, all-inclusive tour seminar from 5:30-7 p.m., on June 15, in the of Beijing, Xi’an, and Shanghai for $2,499 per per- Chamber Boardroom (9050 Las Tunas Drive, son (chamber members get a $100 discount for a Temple City).