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p u b l i s h e r ' snoteJune is here and that means hot days, cold pools and plenty of summerfun for everyone! The kids are out of school, we get to celebrate dear ol’Dad and don’t forget the 46th Annual Boerne Berges Fest. June is a busymonth for Boerne.This issue of Boerne Business Monthly features the Boerne Berges Fest. Didyou know that BBF is more than just a good time? In fact, BBF is put on eachyear to raise money for the Boerne Berges Fest scholarship and other localorganizations as well. Turn to page 14 to learn more.Also in this issue Ron Warden of Edward Jones shows us the benefits ofAutomatic Investing on page 8, patti Johnson of G&A partners shares theimportance of complying with Fair Labor Laws in a 24/7 World on page 18and Debbie DeLoach of BioGreen of the Hill country informs us on Growinga 21st century Landscape on page 24.As always, thanks for reading this issue of BBM!06:08:12:14:18:19:20:table of contentsquality of lifeGVTC CH A R I TA B L E GO L F CLASSIC:E V E N T GE N E R AT E S TH E MO S T DO L L A R S IN HI S T O RYO F T O U R N A M E N TfinancesAUT O M AT I C IN V E S T I N G CA N PAY OFF FO R Y O Uby ron Wardendry cleaningYOU R BR I D A L GO W N ...PR E S E RV I N G ME M O R I E Sby Arlene Conversefeature46TH AN N U A L BO E R N E BE R G E S FE S T:A WE E K E N D FULL OF F A M I LY FU NmanagementCOM P LY I N G WI T H LA B O R LA W S IN A 24/7WOR L Dby Patti JohnsonLauren T. Stumbergpublisherribbon cuttingscalendar21:22:your SPACE24:27:28:employmentJOB IN T E RV I E W S: 5 O F T E N O V E R L O O K E DR E A S O N S PEOPLE AR E NOT HI R E Dby Mary elizabeth BradfordeducationBOE R N E BA S E D NO N-PR O F I T AW A R D SOV E R $20,000 TO ST U D E N T LE A D E R SSPECIAL SECTION:landscapeCreating a 21st Centurylandscapeby Debbie DeloachartBuying Artist reproductionsrecipestart & tangy lemon sorbeton the cover: (left to right) The 2011-2012 Berges Fest Court – Miss Congeniality, Mollie Pipes; Duchess, Sterling Shrum; Little Mr. BergesFest, Jayden Macdonald; Miss Berges Fest, Cienna Taylor; Princess, Hillary Nunn; Little Miss Berges Fest, Vienne AbrahamianpublisherLAUREN TUTTLESTUMBERGdirector of sales& marketingRUSTY MEADORart directionDISTINCT MEDIA, LLCcover photoPRITCHETT PHOTOGRAPHYdistribution managerDAVE WILDfor more information210.219.6735107 SHOOTING CLUB RD.BOERNE, TEXAS 78006BBM@DISTINCT-GRAPHICS.COMWWW.BOERNEBUSINESSMONTHLY.COMadvisory councilPHILLIP BELLCommercial RealtorBETH COYLEPresident/CEO, Coyle EngineeringMATT DIANACEO, Covenant ServicesMARK FIGARTDigettMICHAEL GLICKFarmers Insurance Group -Micheal Glick Insurance AgencyRONNIE E. HUIEHuie Financial ServicesMIKE LANGOwner & Escrow Offi cer,Kendall County Abstract CompanyAL RAJABIHampton Inn & SuitesDAN ROGERSPresident/CEO, Kendall CountyEconomic DevelopmentCorporationBoerne Business Monthly is published by DistinctMedia, LLC, copyright 2012. Reproduction is strictlyprohibited without prior consent of the publisher.Opinions expressed in Boerne Business Monthly arethose of the writers or sources and do not necessarilyrepresent the views of the publisher, nor do theyconstitute the endorsement of products or servicesherein. Although the information and recomendationsin this publication have been compiled fromsources believed to be reliable, Boerne BusinessMonthly makes no guarantee as to, and assumes noresponsibility for, the correctness, sufficiency or completenessof such information and recommendations.

quality of lifeGVTC CHARITABLE GOLF CLASSICSCORES RECORD SETTINGPERFORMANCEEvent generates the most dollarsin the history of the tournamentAdedicated group of employee volunteers, a new venue andgreat sponsors were all key ingredients that led to the mostsuccessful GVTC Charitable Golf Classic ever. The event onMonday, May 7, 2012, raised $109,029.81, beating last year’samount of $102,000.The Charitable Golf Classic is one of two primary fundraisersfor The GVTC Foundation. The money raised will go to supportvarious nonprofits throughout GVTC’s vast service area. In 2011,GVTC donated more than $188,000 to 83 organizations.“The amazing success of this year’s Charitable Golf Classic will be felt in all thecommunities we serve because we’ll have the ability to donate more much neededfunds to area nonprofits,” Paula White, The GVTC Foundation president, said. “Allof the proceeds from the event will be donated to those in need and we’re veryproud we can serve our community in this very tangible way.”The tournament took place for the first time at the Resort at Tapatio Springs.Sponsors from 65 companies across the nation supported this year’s tournament.GVTC was the top level Title Sponsor, while Calix and Power & Tel were PlatinumSponsors. More than 125 golfers participated.“I can’t thank all our sponsors enough for their generous giving, support toThe GVTC Foundation, and the commitment to our community,” Roger Lewis,Foundation vice president and Tournament Committee chairman, said. “Also, thereis absolutely no way we could have achieved this success without the commitment,hard work and dedication from our volunteer employees; thank you very much!”A return to Tapatio Springs is possible for the The GVTC Charitable GolfClassic next year. Either way, organizers will leverage the same ingredients to makethe tournament an even better event for 2013.About GVTC:GVTC is a full-service communications provider offering high-speed Internet,digital cable TV, phone and home security monitoring across 2,000 square miles ofSouth Central Texas. GVTC was the first company in the region to deploy fiber-tothe-hometechnology and through its next-generation fiber network has the fastestInternet speeds in its service area. The company was named Business of the Year bythe Boerne and Canyon Lake Chambers of Commerce, selected the past four yearsas a Broadband Communities magazine Top 100 broadband provider, recognized bythe San Antonio Express-News and San Antonio Business Journal as an exemplaryemployer, given the Fiber-to-the-Home Council’s Chairman’s Award, received aNTCA TeleChoice Award and twice named winner of the Broadband MultimediaMarketing Association’s Marketing Excellence Award. BBMwww.gvtc.com6 Boerne Business Monthly n June 2012

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featureThe 46 th AnnualBoerne Berges FestA Weekend Full of Family Funby Denise r. Marcos | photos by Pritchett Photography14 Boerne Business Monthly n June 2012ooking for something to do with dad on Father’s Day weekend? Head over to the46 th Annual Boerne Berges Fest to enjoy one of the city’s most fun-packed events ofthe year.Since 1967, residents of Boerne and the outlying areas have congregatedevery third week of June to take part in this yearly celebration. What startedout as an ice cream social and place to come together to enjoy music, a Germanbiergarten, and great food has grown to become one of the most anticipatedweekends of the year. Today, more than 15,000 people gather in downtownBoerne on the Main Plaza to partake in family-friendly games, a carnival,delicious cuisine, local bands, dances, contests, arts, crafts, races and aparade—and all for free.Beginning Friday evening on June 15 th through Sunday June 17 th , families areinvited to take part in the festivities. So go get dad, the rest of your family andfriends, and head to the Main Plaza to celebrate, shop, play, eat and drink.As a city rich in history with its small-town appeal and timeless charm, itcomes as no surprise that the Boerne Berges Fest attracts dozens of locals andtraveling visitors from near and far each year. Boerne’s quaint boutique shops, bedand breakfast inns and the variety of local restaurants entice thousands of touriststo our historic town. Those flocking to enjoy the annual Berges Fest help bringadditional commerce to local businesses.While dads surely deserve a special day (or three) to be recognized, the goal ofthe Berges Fest was not only to have an event where families could spend qualitytime with one another, but also to raise money to give back to the annual Berges

Fest Scholarship and other organizations. Boerne Berges Fest’s mission is to raise anddonate money to support charitable, benevolent, religious, eleemosynary, educational,scientific, social, fraternal and athletic organizations whose activities promote thehealth and general welfare and civic, business, commercial and industrial advancementand betterment of the community.Such a notable event wouldn’t be possible without the invaluable contributionsfrom the organization’s directors, sponsors and volunteers. Vice president of theBoerne Berges Fest, Jeremiah Bowman, said that if it weren’t for the support from thecommunity, the event wouldn’t be the success it is today.“Berges Fest wouldn’t be here without our sponsors. We really do appreciateeverything they do for us and for this event. It’s easy to say thank you, but you cannever say it enough,” he said. “And because we’re all volunteers, we donate all the timeand money we can, but every little thing helps. So we’re extremely grateful.”And while the annual event is an occasionto gather with friends and family for a goodtime, there’s a larger underlying goal.“A lot of people don’t realize that BergesFest is a fundraiser. We’re not just throwing aparty; we’re trying to raise money for kids to goto college and to give back to other organizations.Our biggest goal is to give money backto people of the community. That’s the ultimatepurpose,” Bowman said.Local business, R&R Tractor and Equipment,has been an active event sponsor of the BoerneBerges Fest for 20 years. And as the co-ownerand dedicated supporter, Robin Bergmann saidthere are more reasons than one to donate.“The directors put a lot of work intoorganizing the Fest. I used to be a directorfor four years so I know how much work itis,” he said. “But it’s not only the amount of time and energy they put into the Festthat makes it worthwhile, the event is a fundraiser for a lot of non-profits in thecommunity. It really helps the city. It’s a good deal. And there are a lot of things foreveryone in the family to do during the 3-day event. Boerne Berges Fest gets them involvedin something together.”As a town that thrives on small-town relationships and community involvement,it comes as no surprise that the Boerne Berges Fest is one of the Boerne’s mostcontinued on page 16SPeCiAL ThAnkS To ALL 2012PArTiCiPATinG SPonSorS:Cavender ChevroletKENS5Hampton InnKendall County AirKeg OneBergheim BBQKHill BBQAll Points CommunicationHill Country PlanningPanache LandscapingAncira GMCAncira RVJennings Anderson FordDavid Phillip, CPAKendall County AbstractN.H. ElectricH.W. Schwope & SonsRoyce BradfordF.O. Foundations, Inc.Security Service Federal Credit UnionLas Finezas Fine GiftsHEBBilly’s Western WearEwald TractorBank of AmericaBen E. KeithR&R Tractor and Equipment, Inc.Frost BankGuaranty Title CompanyRitchie Automotive Repair and AlignmentGVTCHome DepotVince’s Body and PaintBilly’s Western WearHill Country Backpack ConnectionTop Shelf Lawn & LandscapingTexas Investors TitleMcRae MD Medical Laser SpaParties by DesignMichael Arthur CPATractor Supply Company 493Belden’s AutomotiveJohn and Nina WoolardMatkin Hoover EngineeringJoy Pipe USAJPC Financial Resourceswww.BoerneBusinessMonthly.com 15

continued from page 15successful event weekends of the year. So before you head out oftown to celebrate Father’s Day, stop by the Main Plaza for a goodtime with family and friends.Some things attendees can look forward to during the 46 th annualBoerne Berges Fest will include the coronation of the new MissBerges Fest, Little Miss Berges Fest and Little Mister Berges Fest,countless hours of musical entertainment, a carnival, egg toss, tractorrace, a 5K run, arts and crafts, Dachshund race, watermelon-eatingcontest, a wheel barrel race, build a project sponsored by HomeDepot, and delicious foods from local vendors.“Each year we do this we hope it will be more successful thanthe previous one, and so far it has been,” said president of the BBFRichard Schwarz. “This year, people can expect it to be a lot morefamily-friendly with a lot of fun for everyone. We’ve added newgames and brought back a few favorites that we’re sure will be abig hit.”Without the countless months of planning and generous supportfrom the sponsors, Schwarz said it would not be what it has grownto today. “The reason why Berges Fest is so successful is becauseof our sponsors. We truly cannot do it without them. It’s wonderfulwhatever people and businesses can give, because they don’t needto give us money. Every little thing has helped and we are trulyappreciative,” he said. BBMFor more information, to register, make a contribution,or become a volunteer visitwww.bergesfest.comBOERNE CITY CENTER194 South Main Street, Suite 110, Boerne, Texas 78006 (830) 331-9495MommieAndMe@BabyLove.com Monday – Saturday, 10am – 5pm BabyLove.com16 Boerne Business Monthly n June 2012NOW OPEN!

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managementComplying withFair Labor Lawsin a24/7 WorldMany business owners started their careers punchinga time clock, but after climbing the ladder tosuccess, it’s easy for them to forget the satisfactionof clocking a few extra hours or the significance ofthe overtime pay that came along with it. Recently,however, many employers have received an exasperatingand sometimes very expensive reminder.Alleged violations of wage and hour lawsnow account for nearly 85 percent of all employmentclass-action lawsuits, and legal experts don’t see the trend endinganytime soon. Allegations include employers’ failure to pay minimumwage, unpaid overtime and inaccurate “exempt” or “nonexempt”employee classifications. Exempt employees are not eligible for overtimepay regardless of extra hours worked, while nonexempt, or hourly,employees can earn overtime.Maybe it’s the time intensive reporting associated with wageand hour laws or because the Fair Labor Standards Act was enactedduring the Great Depression and no longer reflects the way peoplework, but whatever the reason, wage and hour law violations are oneof the most common non-compliance issues for companies today. Ofcourse, constant connectivity or the expectation that we are accessibleand responsive 24/7 doesn’t exactly accommodate eight hour shiftsor uninterrupted lunch breaks. Regardless, infractions can be costly.According to one recent report, the average settlement per case is nearly$13 million.To prevent costly litigation, companies should ensure their practicesand their employees comply with state and federal wage and hour laws.Here are a few tips:1. Conducting regular audits can help ensure that the variouspositions within a company are properly classified as exempt ornonexempt. Audits can also validate that the wage associated with aparticular position is fair. Business managers who are not familiar withthe nuances associated with each classification’s criteria should deferto in-house human resource experts or engage a firm that specializes inHR to help conduct a thorough audit.2. Educate employees on the rationale for each position’sclassification. Some employees have a notion that exempt positions aremore significant. Managers should emphasize that all employees areby Patti Johnsonlooked upon with the same level of respect, but exempt and nonexemptclassifications are required to comply with federal and state employmentlaws.3. Ensure managers understand the distinctions between exemptand nonexempt. Nonexempt employees should receive uninterruptedmeal and rest breaks and are eligible for overtime. If managersdon’t acknowledge job classifications, they may maintain unrealisticexpectations or be intolerant of an employee’s required work schedule.4. Establish a company policy that defines overtime and outlinesprocedures for requesting overtime. Does responding to an afterhoursemail or answering a phone call constitute overtime? If so, is theemployee’s supervisor aware of this overtime? Best practices suggestthat employees sign a weekly time card to verify clocked hours andsupervisors pre-approved overtime.5. Use a time management system to electronically trackand verify employee hours. Advanced systems can even flag andcalculate overtime before it occurs so managers can make quick, costsavingstaffing decisions. Effective time management technologies canalso automatically compile data, like overtime, into accurate anddetailed reports.6. A day’s work doesn’t always fit neatly into eight hours.However, when chronic overtime becomes a costly issue, employersshould evaluate the situation. What’s the reason for all the overtime?Is the employee managing his or her time well? Would hiring anotheremployee save the company money and save an employee fromburnout?You don’t have to earn minimum wage, punch a time clock, orcalculate your take-home pay based on overtime hours to be impacted bywage and hour laws. These laws govern when and how your employeeswork every day. Stay current on the laws and make sure your companyis compliant. If you don’t, it could cost you a pretty penny. BBMPatti Johnson, Senior Account Representative for G&A Partners, a Texas-based HR and AdministrativeServices company that manages human resources, benefits, payroll, accounting and risk management forgrowing businesses. For more information about the company, visit www.gnapartners.com. or contact Pattiat 210 490-6425 x 4002G&A Partners is an outsourced human resource and administrative service provider that manages HR,benefits, payroll, accounting and risk management for growing businesses. G&A maintains offices throughoutTexas (Houston, Dallas, San Antonio, Austin and Corpus Christi) and has recently expanded to Salt LakeCity and Phoenix. G&A is part of a group of companies that includes Grijalva & Allen, P.C., a CPA firm providing a full range ofaccounting, tax, and management consulting services. For more information about the company, visit www.gnapartners.com.

ibboncuttingsAPRIL/MAY 2012CHAMBER RIBBONCUTTINGSMannapov, LLC’s owner Ildar Mannapov was joined byRoberto Gadillo and their staff at the ribbon cutting ceremonyfor their new Boerne location. Mannapov, LLC recycleselectronics, specializing in cell phones for companies, bringingjobs to Boerne. They are located at 42 Cascade CavernsRoad in Boerne and you can contact Lorie Sanchez for furtherinformation at (210) 695-6500.The Heart of Boerne Trail’s dedication ceremony was performedat it’s headwaters (Main Plaza at Ye Kendall Inn) aspart of the Best of BoerneFest – TrailBlaze 2012. BoerneChamber of Commerce Board of Directors’ ChairmanLance Lemoine presented the ribbon cutting certificate toPaul Barwick, ASLA - Special Projects Director for theCity of Boerne with the various event committee membersand the Mayor of Boerne, Mike Schultz in attendance.The Heart of Boerne Trail will run along the Frederick andCibolo Creeks in Boerne. For more information on thetrail, you can contact Paul Barwick at the City of Boerneat (830) 249-9511.Boerne Chamber of Commerce Board members, Lance Lemoine(Chairman), David Brown and Jeannemarie Wilson who werealso co-chairs for the Best of BoerneFest Committee with PaulBarwick of the City of Boerne presented Doris Perez and RobZiegler of the Hill Country Council for the Arts with a donation of$2,500 to go towards the Boerne Public Art Fund – “Bring WildBill to Boerne & Kendall County” project. The Wild Bill Hickokmonument was sculpted by Master Sculptor Erik Christiansonof Bulverde in the Texas Treasures Fine Art Gallery in Boerne,owned by Johny Rosa. The monument is going to the foundry tobe cast in bronze any day now. The Hill Country Council for theArts is trying to purchase the monument to be put on display inBoerne. If you are interested in donating to the Boerne Public ArtFund, go to the Hill Country Council for the Arts website www.hccarts.org and click on the Boerne Public Art link. Their phonenumber is (210) 857-5997.830.995.581016 US Hwy 87 | Comfort, TX 78013-2277marcie@mlcoxcpa.comwww.mlcoxcpa.comwww.BoerneBusinessMonthly.com 19

June 2012cALENDAR OF EVENTs:08: TIE DYE DAY9:00 AM - 3:30 pM @ North side Neighborhood park(parks Admin Office) www.ci.boerne.tx.us09:21:7:00 - 9:00 pM @ Main plaza, www.ci.boerne.tx.us20 Boerne Business Monthly June 2012n09 & 10:BOERNEMARKET DAYSMarket Days has becomesynonymous with greatshopping in an outdoor settingwith artists, craftsmenand vendors showing theircreative talents and waresto the background music ofsome of Texas' best homegrownmusicians.10:00 AM -11:30 AM @ Downtown Boerne. The parade will start at 10am on17:Father’sNorth Main and go to River Road. There will be over a hundred entries.Day7:00 pM - 10:00 pM Across the street from Boerne’s Main plaza30:2ND SATURDAYART & WINE4:00 pM - 8:00 pM @ Galleries and“Other Walls” throughout Boernewww.visitboerne.org09 & 23:CIBOLO SONGSAND STORIES7:30 pM - 10:00 pM @ cibolo Nature center,www.visitboerne.org15-17: BOERNEBERGES FEST16:BERGES FESTPARADE20: 1ST DAY OF SUMMER!!BIKE NIGHT AT SODA POPSBOERNE CONCERT BANDWednesday Nights:Wednesday Nights at the BoerneWineSeller5:00 pM - 8:00 pM @ 412 River Road, suite 104Every Wednesday is Fun Night with Live Music. Thebeautiful art work of the Hill country Art Guild adds tothe ambiance and good feelings of the relaxed andupscale spot with a great view of cibolo creek.Wednesdays are Steak Nite atWaring General Store6:00 pM - 9:00 pM @ Waring General storeTremendous Music, Delicious Food and cold cold Beer!24:KENDALIAANNUALHOMECOMING &FUNDRAISERcome One, come All! sunday,June 24, 2012 at 2610 Hwy.473 in Kendalia. Enjoy BBQchicken / sausage and all thetrimmings: Large plate $8,small $7 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30p.m. There will be desserts andsodas for sale & raffle ticketsfor many nice items / gift cards.catching up with friends andrelatives takes place whileeveryone enjoys live music.The highlight this year will be therelease of "Kendalia History ofthe settlement 1847-1957" andsigning by Kendalia's our ownlibrarian, historian, and authorDonna Jonas.SATURDAYS:FARMERSMARKETAT THECIBOLO8:30 AM - 12:30 pM @HERFF FARM29: MOVIE IN THE PARKTHE LEGEND OF THE GAURDIANs:OWLs OF GA’HOOLEMovie Begins @ Dark - Main plazaEDUCATIONAL OWL PRESENTATION BEFORETHE MOVIE IN THE PARK7:45 pM @ Main plaza, www.ci.boerne.tx.us

employmentby Mary elizabeth BradfordAfter coaching hundreds of professionals over the have some kind of “moving on” ceremony (this helps tremendously),years, it has been enlightening to see and understand so when it comes time to talk about your past employment, you canthe various reasons people don’t get hired.do so without raising any red flags.Here are a few mistakes you can easily avoid with alittle practice:When you put the focus on the salary (by bringing it up first orstating a fixed amount that it will take to hire you for example), thenThere is a fine line between the confidence you you are asking for money, not value to be the deciding factor in hiringabsolutely need to have and being overly confident in you. Keep the focus on the value you bring to your potential employera job interview. If you catch yourself saying any of the and the money almost always takes care of itself.following statements you might be you might be skating that line:I am in no rushThe best way for you to pique the interest of potential employersI need XXX amount of moneyfrom the start is to take a strong sales/consultant role. Meaning spe-I am being interviewed by ___ other companiescifically, you must continue to peel back the onion of their needs…State your achievements, but stay grounded, respectful andand then speak to those needs. Those needs are their key reasons fordiplomatic to ensure the best outcome. Definitely make certain yourwanting to hire you, so show them you understand what their chal-potential employer knows you are enthusiastic about the position!lenges are and demonstrate you have the solutions. Failing to zero inon your potential employer’s needs can definitely cost you the job.I am a big believer that things end where they begin and most By understanding how we are perceived in interview situations,employers would agree that first impressions are paramount. Failingit’s much easier to circumvent potential roadblocks to your careerto promptly return calls and send thank you notes are easy errors tosuccess and job of your dreams.BBMmake that have disastrous implications.Would you like to learn how to quickly and easily get more interviews,A tumultuous split, being fired or laid off are all difficult situationsshorten your job search and increase your salary? Check out my website:that usually take a grieving process to get over. Denying yourself thehttp://www.maryelizabethbradford.com, for free articles, free resourcesand to sign up for my free audio mini-seminar "5 Simple Steps To Find,time it takes to heal and move on can result in you being “less thanFocus On and WIN Your Dream Job - Starting Today!" Internationallyyour best” in your interviews. Sometimes you might not even noticeCertified Advanced Resume Writer, Job-Search Coach and Internationallyit, but, unfortunately, your interviewers will. Take a little time andCertified Master Career Director Mary Elizabeth Bradford is "The Career Artisan."Invite Us to Your Next Event!Promotional Services★ ATTRACT CU S TO M E R S/CLIENTS★ GR E AT F O R BUSINESS★ SP E C I A L EV E N T S★ GR A N D OP E N I N G S★ OPEN HO U S E STO INQUIRE, CALL ED TODAY!(210) 535-1355Thank You St. Mark’sPresbyterian Church!BuildingBuilding communitycommunity andand friendshipsfriendshipswhile working hard to be “GREAT” everyday.www.BoerneBusinessMonthly.com 21

educationBoerne Based Non-Profit Awards over$20,000 to Student LeadersThe Stelos Alliance, a local non-profit organization, recently awarded$20,000 dollars in college scholarships to twelve outstanding studentleaders. The Stelos Alliance was founded four years ago by localbusinessman and Boerne resident, Bill Poston, to help extraordinaryyoung leaders reach their potential. The non-profit operates locallyout of an office on Herff Road.Stelos Alliance proudly leads the efforts to raise money forannual scholarships that benefit college students across the country.Current scholarship programs include the Tommy Raffen Memorial ($2000), BillHogue Memorial ($5000), Student Foundation (five $1000 awards), John GarrisonLeadership Award ($1500), the Virginia Moore Chi Omega ($1000), the KalypsoWolfpack Innovators Scholarship at North Carolina State (four $1000) and theHousley Principled Leadership Award (one $1500 and three $500 awards). Stelos isworking to continue to expand its scholarship programs to universities nationwidewith the goal of offering $100,000 annually by the year 2015.Bill is the father of three and the husband of Richele Poston who is an activemember of the community and perennial PTO volunteer. He has two daughters andone son. Cheyenne and Jacob attend Champion High School and Charisse will returnfor her sophomore year at Tulane University this fall. Stelos is unique among nonprofitsin that it provides a 100% donor efficiency guarantee. Bill covers all overhead,management and fundraising expenses so that every penny the organization receivesfrom donors goes directly to scholarships.“It is getting more and more difficult for students with the propensity to lead toexercise their leadership skills in college. The escalating cost of tuition forces them tochoose work over service,” says Poston.This year’s scholarships were awarded to twelve exceptional student leadersfrom all over the state of Texas. The Stelos Alliance is extremely proudof these individuals and is amazed by their character, commitment toservice, enthusiasm, and incredible accomplishments.On Saturday, August 25, 2012 at 6:00 pm the Stelos Alliancewill host the annual “AlohaSummer Luau” at the AgHeritage Center. The goal ofthe event is to bring awarenessto the multiple communityorganizations locatedin Boerne. If you are witha community organizationthat would like to participate,please contact CortneyBehrends at cortney.behrends@kalypso.com. The public is invited toenjoy games, live music, great Hawaiian food and much more.Tickets for food and activities will be available soon on the Steloswebsite at www.stelos.org.About StelosThe Stelos Alliance, founded in 2008, is a 501 (c)(3) organization withthe mission of helping extraordinary young leaders reach their potential.Currently, Stelos offers 19 scholarships annually and provides PrincipledLeadership Training to student leaders at no cost. The Stelos Alliance Awardwas created in 2011 to help student leaders continue their trajectory aftergraduation by creating relationships with likeminded professionals andorganizations. You can follow Stelos on Twitter and Facebook. BBMAna MaininiTexas Realtor®, ALHS, CNELocations: Boerne, Fair Oaks and San Antonio830.446.1568Ana.Mainini@yahoo.comwww.AnaMaininiRealtor.com | www.KWLuxuryHomes.comF I N A L I S T:Platinum Top 50Realtors in San AntonioLicense #: TACLA26171E830-816-1879 | 136 Industrial Drive | Boernewww.kendallcountyair.com22 Boerne Business Monthly n June 2012

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landscape |by Debbie DeloachHere is a truth that can be easily applied to the plant kingdom and wellas humankind. Healthy people eat healthy food that is nutritious andcomplete. Everyone understands that statement, even people who donot have especially good diets.Other shared truths include the detrimental metabolic effectsof toxins, the need for antioxidants, survival in the face of outsidestresses and the need for water. Add to that the increasing needto clean up and protect our dwindling water resources. Plants andhumans are more alike in their needs than most people realize.21st Century Plant nutritionPrior to World War II, farmers, ranchers, and homeowners used organic andnatural products and methods to ensure good cultivated plant performance. Thosemethods and products are still in use and quite popular for some growers. Organicgardening has become sophisticated and popular although perceived as relativelyexpensive and labor intensive.After World War II, the introduction of chemical fertilizers, pesticides andherbicides revolutionized agricultural production and fueled the boom in lawninstallations in the U.S. Everyone could own a home now and the chemical industryand new lawn mower industries were happy to promote a lush, green paradise forevery new homeowner. So began Middle America’s obsession with the lawn.This is all history now. Most everyone knows the broad strokes of the resultsto date, both beneficial and harmful. Most consider these results a part of life,inescapable. But what most homeowners do not realize is that some 20th centurymethods for landscape maintenance are no longer necessary for exemplary plant, treeand turf performance.Sea kelp and humic AcidsOne class of 21st century products is called biostimulants. Biostimulants areproduced from organic sources such as leonardite, humus, north Atlantic sea kelp andpeat. Used in small quantities, biostimulants enhance plant growth and developmentin ways that may sound familiar to many.First, they help plants produce antioxidants when environmental stresses causelarge accumulations of harmful free radicals within the plants. As the stressescontinue, the unaided plant will shut down, stop production of growth hormones andgo dormant or die. Free radicals cause much internal damage in all organisms, fromplants to people, and antioxidants are the first line of defense.rohde sprays a new customer’s tree with Bio Green’s patent-pendingProfessional turf nutrition formula. this versatileformula is absorbed through tree bark and is available for the treeto use almost immediately.rohde sprays a new customer’s lawn with Bio Green’s patentpendingProfessional turf nutrition formula. this Boerne customerreported positive results within 1 week of application.An important antioxidant for plantsis Vitamin E. A 2003 study by XunzhongZhang and R. E. Schmidt of VirginiaTech showed that a formula comprised ofnorth Atlantic sea kelp and humic acidswill raise the Vitamin E levels of droughtstressedKentucky bluegrass significantlyover untreated grass. Along with that result24 Boerne Business Monthly n June 2012Debbie DeLoach is a sales representative for BioGreen of the Hill Country and has been in the hill country for less thana year. Prior to that she lived in Gainesville, Florida for 15 years where she owned a small business working as a gardenconsultant and freelance writer. She is a 12 year Master Gardener and a Certified Horticulture Professional through theFlorida Nursery, Growers and Landscape Association. For more information on the BioGreen service contact her at 830-431-3181 or debbied@biogreen.com.

ohde and assistant Connor Cummings prepare for a landscape bed spray application.was a significant increase in root mass.Sophisticated yet affordable formulationsof biostimulants have been developedto provide maximum benefit and tolessen or eliminate the need for syntheticfertilizers. BioGreen U.S.A. offers formulationsdesigned for agriculture, golf andsport fields, ranch and wildlife plots andhome landscapes. These formulations alsoinclude all macro- and micronutrients aswell as other substances known to boostplant and soil health.BioGreen U.S.A. has developed itsnutritious products with a strong environmentalethic and an eye to positivehealth benefits. John Perry, the company’sfounder, set out to develop effective andcomplete products that do not adverselyimpact any living systems. With BioGreenproducts a large array of nutrients helpbuild strong, stress-resistant plants as wellas healthy soil.BioGreen of the Hill Country is thelocal licensee for BioGreen productsand service in the Boerne and Fair OaksRanch area. BioGreen of the Hill Countryprovides an annual package of six applicationsof the BioGreen Complete LandscapeNutrition product. Also included arebiannual applications of a pre-emergentherbicide based on corn gluten.Both products are made in the USAfrom food-grade ingredients. They arenot only proven effective but are nontoxicand safe for children and pets, evenwhen wet. BioGreen is listed in the USDABio-Preferred program, too.BioGreen of the Hill Country is ownedand operated by TurfMasters’ MarkTEXASINVESTORSTITLE“Where performance is our priority.”Locally Owned • Nationally RecognizedCommercial • Ranches • Residential Propertiesstephen V. Vallonepresident, Escrow Officersteve@texasinvestorstitle.comBecky EdmistonEscrow Officerbecky@texasinvestorstitle.comOffice: (830) 816-5888Fax: (830) 816-5889101 s. Main street, suite cBoerne, Texas 78006Representing Stewart Title Guaranty andFirst American Title InsuranceRohde, an established Boerne businessman with a strong, positive reputation in thearea. He offers free, no-obligation estimates for the BioGreen service. BBMDebbie Deloach is a sales representative for BioGreen of the hill Country and has been in the hill country forless than a year. Prior to that she lived in Gainesville, Florida for 15 years where she owned a small business workingas a garden consultant and freelance writer. she is a 12 year Master Gardener and a Certified horticultureProfessional through the Florida nursery, Growers and landscape Association. For more information on theBioGreen service contact her at 830-431-3181 or debbied@biogreen.com.www.BoerneBusinessMonthly.com 25

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TEXASFORECLOSURE,DELINQUENCYRATES DOWNForeclosure and delinquency rates weredown across the board for Texas infirst quarter 2012, according to theMortgage Bankers Association's NationalDelinquency Survey, which was releasedWednesday.Texas’ overall delinquency rate droppedfrom 9.1 percent in fourth quarter 2011 to 7.3percent in first quarter 2012, the lowest ratesince second quarter 2008.Mortgages seriously delinquent (90 ormore days delinquent or in foreclosure)declined from 4.7 percent in fourth quarter2011 to 4.4 percent in first quarter 2012.Loans in foreclosure increased slightlyfrom 1.8 percent to 1.9 percent. However,loans 90 or more days delinquent fell to 2.5percent in first quarter 2012 from 3 percentin fourth quarter 2011 and from 2.8 percentin first quarter 2011. BBMInformation courtesy of Mortgage Bankers Association &Real Estate Center Online News.TEXAS TOPS INCOMMERCIAL REALESTATE DEVELOPMENTTexas topped the nation in 2011 fordevelopment and construction ofoffice, industrial and retail space.A report by the NAIOP ResearchFoundation showed that development in thestate accounted for $7.9 billion in spendingand supported 150,101 jobs.New York came in second place with$6.5 billion in spending and 83,762 jobs,followed by West Virginia, California andArizona.Last year was the first year the U.S.commercial real estate industry showedgains since the start of the recession in 2007.Nationally, commercial real estate spendingtotaled $92.3 billion, up 12 percent from2010. BBMInformation courtesy of the Houston Business Journal &Real Estate Center Online News.Serving our Friends and Neighbors of theHill Country Since 1916“Where experience and service make the difference”830.816.2131830.249.3341 - Fax103 N. Saunders • Boerne, Texas 78006(across from the courthouse)From its beginning in 1916, Kendall CountyAbstract Company has been Kendall County’slocally owned and operated title company.over the last 95 years, we’ve earned the trustof real estate professionals because we’reexperienced, we’re professional, and we careabout our customers.Agent for:• Stewart Title Guaranty Company• Fidelity National Title• First American Title Insurance• Alamo Title InsuranceAshlee Pfeiffer, ManagerVISIT US AT WWW.KCAC.NETUS HOME STARTS RISEApril housing starts moved upward, sending an encouraging message to builders,according to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB).Nationally, housing production jumped 2.6 percent over revised numbersfrom March, to 717,000 units. NAHB Chief Economist David Crowe believes thatincrease is “very solid for this point of the [economic] recovery.”Regionally, the South posted the highest gain in home starts, at 11.6 percent, whilethe Northeast had the sharpest decline at 20.7 percent.The number of building permits issued, however, fell 7 percent to an adjusted rateof 715,000 units in April. The loss was entirely on the "more volatile" multifamily side,NAHB reports. BBMInformation courtesy of National Association of Home Builders & Real Estate Center Online News.www.BoerneBusinessMonthly.com 29

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PHILLIP BELL& ASSOC., LLC• Energy Efficient • Water ConservationPHILLIP BELLREALTOR ® , GREEN/Consultant210.415.8483 pbell@texas.netphillipbell.netCOMMERCiAL PROPERTiES AVAiLABLETHIS 28 ACRE PROPERTYis available for development. Contiguousto the city limits of Boerne,this property fronts hwy 87 andhas approx. 1400 feet of frontageon shooting Club road in the rear.“Key to the Hills Horse Farm”,39-stalls, offi ce and apartment.Subject to annexation and zoning.lease option. Call for details.$3.35/Sq.Ft.OFFICE/SHOP BLDG. 130 e Frederick st- ideal for small business,just off Main St, next to Old #9 walking trail. 3000 sq.ft. Metal bldg w/ rock.Approx 440 ft offi ces, 2 bath, kitchen, 3 large roll-up doors. Mature liveoak trees in front. Priced to sell! Call for details and showing. $280,000THIS LISTING OF-FERS THE IDEALLOCATION FORPROFESSIONALOFFICES. locatedjust outside the city limitsof Boerne nestled in atree-covered setting, theproperty has convenientaccess to ih-10. thebuild has been updatedand converted for offi ces. Building is about 1500 sq.ft. located on .696 acre.Private well and septic. Additional room for expansion. Features standingseammetal roof, rock and wood siding, central air and heat. Available forshowings during business hours. Call 210-415-8483. $339,000TWO OFFICE/WAREHOUSE BUILDINGS ON 5.78 ACRES. located at 107 shooting Club rd this income-producing property is outside Citylimits in the ETJ. Main bldg is 2200+ sq.ft with 1000 sq.ft. offices and 1200 sq.ft. warehouse, 3 offices, reception area. Bldg 2 is 3000 sq.ft. with 5 rental spaces, 510 sq.ft.offices, 90 sq.ft. whse. Shares well & 2 septics. Rear acres under ag-exempt. Shared well & 2 septic systems oversized for future expansion. Call for details. $650,000OTHER UNLiSTED COMMERCiAL PROPERTiES www.BoerneBusinessMonthly.com AVAiLABLE! 31

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