NAPA CHAMBER AMBASSADOR’S NEWS

Before starting the report for the second quarter of 2009 I want to include the cookie recipe from the last report that was omitted.  Sorry about that! These cookies were served at our visit to the Napa Valley Adult School.  Thank you for sharing this recipe with us.

 

Jamborees

 

3 cups all purpose flour-I add a little more to make a denser cookie

½ teaspoon salt

1 cup sugar

1¼ cups butter, softened

1 tablespoon milk

2 eggs

2 tablespoons vanilla extract

½ cup jam or preserves-whatever kind you like

½ cup finely chopped walnuts 

  Oven-375º                         50-60 cookies                       

   In a large mixer bowl combine all ingredients except preserves and walnuts. 

   Blend well with mixer.  Drop by rounded teaspoon onto ungreased cookie sheets. 

   Flatten bottom of glass dipped in sugar. 

   Spoon ¼ teaspoon preserves into center of cookie.  Sprinkle with walnuts. 

   Bake at 375º for 10-12 minutes until delicately browned.

                                                                                Enjoy!

 

President Steve Reinbolt and Co-Captains Sue Griffiths and Georgia Baughman thought the 2^nd Quarter of 2009 would slow down from their last report.  To their delight business is booming in Napa and the Napa Chamber Ambassadors have been busy visiting and cutting all over town.

 

Ribbon Cuttings were held at:

               

April 2, 2009

Lilliput Children’s Services- Where the warm friendly environment lends itself to the wonderful services they provide.  Here they try to place Foster children with Family members and provide support services for the family.  This was the grand opening of their Napa office.  Great people providing wonderful services is a welcome addition to the Napa Community.  925-784-3313

           

            April 27. 2009

Neela’s LP-the long awaited Indian Cuisine Restaurant finally opened.  Neela’s whole family turned out for the Ribbon cutting and Grand Opening.  Great food was served up by a delightful family; and a Grand Opening it was beginning with champagne for all.  707-226-9988  

 

April 29, 2009

Hired Hands Homecare-Director Marilyn Barnes began her Grand Opening Celebration with Wine and food for all who entered.  Marilyn explained the need for this type of care in Napa.  Her staff provides home care services (non-medical) for just about anything you would need; from driving one client to the grocery store to attending a wedding with another.  Sometimes people just need someone who cares.  707364-6063

 

June 4, 2009

Energy Plus Wholesale Lighting-This beautiful showroom lent itself to a Grand opening with wine food and gifts for all. This is the place you’re sure to find everything you need to code and beautiful as well to comply with the new laws affecting permits for building and remodeling.  707-226-5483

 

 

 

 

 

June 4, 2009

Susan Robinson Cruise Planners kicked off her 1^st Cruise Night Seminar series at Compadres Rio Grill with delicious food, prizes, and fun for all.  Susan doesn’t just specialize in Cruise planning but can handle all your travel needs as well.   Keep an eye out for another Cruise Night in the Fall.  There are always specials and Susan can make sure you get one. 707-251-0700

 

 

June 13, 2009

Napa Valley Kitchen Gallery-Owner Lynn Campagna treated us to a Grand opening celebration while husband Detective Brian Campagna brought the Police in force to the celebration in the former Splash location on Lincoln.  There are many one of a kind items as well as brand name kitchenware.  This is a fun store for cooks and gadget collectors as well.  707-253-2828.

 

 

Visits were held at:

 

April 7, 2009

Mass Mutual Financial Group- Chris Pommerening-In spite of a great loss to the firm the same week we visited Chris was a great host giving us a tour of the Soscol location as well as answering all our investment and insurance questions.  Chris can put together a financial plan for you and your family that will provide you with a safe and secure future.  707-253-2400

 

            April 14, 2009

Madonna Estate Winery-Family is the operative word here for this beautiful winery and tasting

room. Taylor Bartolucci gave the Ambassadors a grand tour of the facilities while sampling all the way.  Taylor relayed an experience she had while in New York recently that surprised her.  Madonna Estate wine is the latest “IT” wine (as in “gotta have it”) in New York and she became an instant celebrity.  707-255-8864

 

May 7, 2009

Workforce Napa-Julie Smith gave the Ambassadors a tour of the location on Imperial Way and insight into the great work they are doing for the community.  In this economic time they are extremely busy trying    to evaluate, train and place people in jobs.  Everyone came away with a better understanding of all they do for Napa.  707-259-8786

 

May 12, 2009

Artessa Winery rolled out the Red Carpet for the Ambassadors.  We were treated to a tour that began on one of the patios until the wind came up.  What a beautiful view of the valley!  The tour progressed to a private room where we were treated to a special tasting.  All conducted by Wendy Suvino with her delightful sense of humor and her wealth of knowledge about the winery and the whole Napa Valley as well.  707-224-1668 or 707-259-1445

 

May 14, 2009

The Westin Verasa- Dan Bock took us on a tour of the hotel including a visit to one of the beautiful 2 bedroom suites.  WOW!  This is a beautiful Hotel from the lobby artwork to the river walk.  And what a treat, Steve Reinbolt’s son provided private valet service for the occasion.

707-257-5121

 

For a Napa Chamber Ambassadors visit or ribbon cutting please contact smgnapa1@aol.com or gbaughman@golden1.com. 

 

If you’ve been active in the Napa community and held a committee chair position or been a Napa Chamber Board member in the past and would like to join the Napa Chamber Ambassadors contact Christine Jameson at cajameson@sbcglobal.net.  We are always looking for a few good people.