Chamber President Resigns to Take VP Position with Texas Association of Business
San Marcos, TX, September 2, 2010 – The San Marcos Area Chamber of Commerce announced today that Phyllis Snodgrass, Chamber President, has accepted a position with the State Chamber (Texas Association of Business) as Vice President, Chamber Relations. In that capacity she will also serve as the TAB liaison to the Texas Chamber of Commerce Executives Association. Her start date with TAB is October 1, 2010.
During her tenure in San Marcos, which began in January 2007, Phyllis increased membership, worked with Texas State and SMCISD to establish SOAR (an educational collaborative) which brought FAFSA Workshops, the San Marcos Education Fair and the Early Readers Become Leaders Book Drive, developed the first Green Living Showcase and worked to improve and enhance numerous Chamber events and programs for the San Marcos business community.
“Phyllis has impacted the City of San Marcos in so many positive ways” said Dr. Michelle Pope, Director of Center for P-16 Initiatives at Texas State University-San Marcos. “One of the hallmarks of her leadership was to empower, inspire, and bring people together to work toward a common goal. On a personal level, Phyllis has a "can do" philosophy and positive attitude. She will be missed.
“Phyllis Snodgrass has been an exceptional President of the San Marcos Chamber of Commerce” said Earl Studdard, Incoming Chair for the Chamber and Owner of North Carolina Furniture Direct. “Her insight and leadership has directed the Chamber in a very successful manner during very difficult economic conditions. I am honored to have been able to work with her on advancing Chamber business and activities during my tenure on the board of directors. Her vision and direction will be missed greatly but she has put in place a great team of employees that will guide the Chamber to continued great success.”
While in San Marcos, Mrs. Snodgrass has served on numerous local, regional, statewide and national boards and councils. “This is truly a golden opportunity for me to do something I absolutely love doing – work with communities and chambers to enhance the business climate for the state of Texas. TAB’s mission is to make Texas the best place to do business on the planet. I look forward to advancing that mission!” said Mrs. Snodgrass. “I am going to miss working with the many chamber constituents in San Marcos.” She added, “But I am going to continue to live in San Marcos and raise our family in this community.”
“While we are thrilled for Phyllis and this advancement in her career, I admit that my heart sank when I first heard the news” said Dr. Patty Shafer, Superintendent of the San Marcos CISD. “She has been an inspiration for the community, for business, and for education. She brought not only creativity, but also enthusiasm to the discussion tables. Phyllis’s type of leadership included rolling up her sleeves and working on the front line of all endeavors, asking no more of others than what she herself was willing to commit. While we will miss her, the many programs she helped set in place will remain to continue her legacy.”
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 chamber@sanmarcostexas.com, 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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Ybarra-Ramirez Elected Treasurer of TACVB
San Marcos Convention and Visitor Bureau Executive Director, Rebecca Ybarra-Ramirez, was elected Treasurer of the Texas Association of Convention and Visitor Bureaus. The election was held during the TACVB Annual Conference held in Lubbock August 9-13, 2010.
Additional board officers are: Chair – Charlie McElvain, Granbury CVB; Chair-Elect –Shannon Overby, TDM, CMP; Secretary – Jay Burress, Arlington CVB; Past Chair – Dean Conwell, CDME, Beaumont CVB.
Other members of the TACVB Board of Directors are Diann Bayes, McKinney CVB; Blasita Lopez, Laredo CVB; Jennilee Latimer, Abilene, CVB; Ann Brasher Vaughan, Port Aransas CVB; Carla Pendergraft, CMP, Waco CVB; Kimberly Lemley, Corpus Christi CVB; and Judy Skowron, Mesquite CVB.
The executive director of TACVB is Bridgette Snyder, based in Port Aransas, Texas.
The Texas Association of Convention and Visitor Bureaus, which celebrated its 38th year at their annual meeting in Lubbock, is the largest state CVB association in the United States, with over 150 member bureaus and 400 individual members.
Hays County’s Construction Contractor Seeks Bids for Addition to Yarrington Road Building
Hays County Courthouse, San Marcos, TX – Hays County today announced that its construction contractor for the addition to the Hays County Resources Protection, Planning and Transportation office at 2171 Yarrington Road, San Marcos, will hold a pre-bid conference on June 18 at 9 a.m. at the Yarrington Road site.
Flynn Construction, Inc., is especially interested in hiring local and regional companies and individuals in the areas of sitework demolition, site utilities, concrete, masonry, millwork, waterproofing, doors, glazing, drywall, flooring, painting, specialties, coiling doors, plumbing, mechanical, electrical and fire alarm systems. Construction is expected to begin in July and continue through the end of 2010.
For more information or to submit a bid contact Kaley Simon at 512-440-7643 or KSimon@flynnconstruction.com, fax 512-440-0705. Bids will be due by July 6 at Noon. Plans will be available on CD or online at www.flynnconstruction.com (email Kaley Simon for username and password) beginning June 22.
Bid information is also posted on the Hays County Purchasing home page, www.co.hays.tx.us, click on Departments, Purchasing.
