Happy Holidays!

Happy Holidays Chamber!!!  There were no official speakers today because we elected a NEW board for 2009… BUT while we were counting votes, the non profit organization Lauras House spoke.

Corporate offices are in Ladera Ranch, and there is a 31 bed shelter here in Orange County too.  Location is only disclosed to women who need help!!

Unfortunately in a recession domestic violence increases, and government funding decreases.  By visiting Laurashouse.org, you can adopt a family or donate online to help Lauras House get a new vehicle!!! They are $2000 short right now and are in need of transportation to help pick up battered women and take them to court appointments.

Please donate and help Orange Countys abused women and children.

and now…  drumroll… here are your South Orange County networkers board members:

President:  Debbie Lew
Vice President:  Pete Wendy
Treasurer:  Ana Vega & Ken Mark
Greeters:  Phil Nathan & Jarrett Gucci
Publicity:  Stacy Kennedy

Thanks for reading everyone! Happy Holidays!!!

New KOCE special features Aliso Viejo – Orange County Video Production Company N3 Digital Video Productions

End scene filmed in Laguna Audubon home, with local extras

By CHRIS CAESAR
The Orange County Register

A new television special by a local production company will feature residents of Aliso Viejo and a home in the Laguna Audubon neighborhood.

“A Taste of Korea” follows a woman as she prepares a surprise Korean-themed party for her husband, with a little help from a Korean chef. The show’s hosts travel all over Orange County, learning about various cultural dishes and the secrets to preparing them, with the trip ultimately ending in a party scene filmed with local extras in the Aliso Viejo home.

It will debut on KOCE at 10:30 a.m., Monday, Dec 1 and continue to run throughout the week. The show was produced by Aliso Viejo-based N3 Video Productions.

“We want to educate Orange County folks about Korean food and culture,” producer Walter Avillanoza said, adding he knew little about the country’s culinary traditions before starting the show. “Now, I go to the Korean restaurants we featured on the show for lunch all the time.”

Viewers will learn how to make bibimbap, a Korean mixed vegetable dish, and the popular galbi, or Korean ribs.

“The other word our show teaches you to say is ‘masisseoyo,’ which means ‘delicious,’” Avillanoza joked.

For more information and other viewing times, visit www.koce.org/whats.htm after Dec. 1.

For more information on Orange County Video Production Company N3 Digital Video Productions visit http://n3dvp.com

Contact the writer: ccaesar@ocregister.com or 949-454-7309
Below is the OC Channel Program Schedule for “Taste of Korea” for the first
week of December 2008. For the rest of the weekly schedule of the program
please go to the link below.

http://www.koce.org/whats.htm?display_date=2008-12-01&display_format=fullwee
k&display_feed=20159&feeds=890,17232,20159,13502&station=KOCE&zipcode=92647-
0476&transport=&provider=&supersite=stations <http://www.koce.org/whats.htm?display_date=2008-12-01&amp;display_format=fullweek&amp;display_feed=20159&amp;feeds=890,17232,20159,13502&amp;station=KOCE&amp;zipcode=92647-0476&amp;transport=&amp;provider=&amp;supersite=stations>

 

KOCE-OC  Mon, 12/01/2008 10:30:00
KOCE-OC  Tue, 12/02/2008 11:00:00
KOCE-OC  Wed, 12/03/2008 03:30:00
KOCE-OC  Wed, 12/03/2008 01:00:00
KOCE-OC  Fri, 12/05/2008 20:00:00
KOCE-OC  Fri, 12/05/2008 15:30:00
KOCE-OC  Sat, 12/06/2008 10:30:00
KOCE-OC  Sat, 12/06/2008 03:00:00
KOCE-OC  Sun, 12/07/2008 20:00:00
KOCE-OC  Sun, 12/07/2008 02:30:00

Duration of the program is commercial free 28:30 minutes. Note: Program
scheduling is subject to change.

“Taste of Korea” is made possible by the Korean Cultural Center Los Angeles,and the Korea Food Tourism Association

The Korean Cultural Center, Los Angeles is operated by the Korean government’s Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism. KCCLA’s mission is to promote Korean Heritage, Culture, Tourism and Content in the West Coast region of the United States..

The Korea Food Tourism Association is a Korean government affiliate that seeks to promote Korean traditional cuisine globally and to continue the preservation; research and development of Korean food, thereby helping our future generations appreciate the taste and value of Korean cuisine.

KOCE-TV is one of the most watched PBS stations in America with an estimated 5.8 million viewers monthly. KOCE’s award-winning programming offers the fifth-largest county in the nation a long-standing community hub for local news, culture and features, and broadcasts the best available national PBS programs to the entire Southern California five-county region. Known for its outstanding dedication to education, KOCE Classroom serves more than a half million K-12 students. A national Roper poll recently ranked PBS as number one in public trust for the fourth consecutive year. * The winner of hundreds of awards including Emmys and Community Service Awards, KOCE continues to be a vital community resource and connector for Southern California. For more information, please visit www.koce.org <http://www.koce.org/> .

N3 Video Productions was established in Aliso Viejo in 2002. Specializing in T.V. Shows, Commercials, and Corporate films, N3 Video does it all  from script to screen. We have produced videos for Toastmasters International; a Yoga Video titled Men’s Back Health through Yoga which is advertised on Amazon.com and numerous other videos and commercials in Orange County, CA.
For more information go to N3DVP.com.

Affordable Vacation Planning & Excellent House Cleaning

Todays SOC speakers were Rami with Ampro Vacations and Myrna with Dedicated Cleaners.

Rami specializes in our favorite thing….Vacations!!!<br>What would you say about your life if today was your last day?  Probably not that you should have worked more!

I think a lot of would wish that we would have spent more time and enegery with our loved ones, or maybe just enjoying life more.

Ramis discount vacation packages do just that! They allow you to spend that time and energy with loved ones and enjoy life, all at great prices!

Rami’s packages create great memories, and allow the most creative way to travel.

You’ll have the best of the best accomodations but at discount prices. Places like the Ritz, Hilton, Sheraton and Weston – all our favorites!

The annual cost is LESS than one night in any of those hotels! Wow!

Life is short… Don’t postpone your happiness and time with your loved ones. Call Rami today!

Rami can be reached at…
Phone: 1-800-564-8727 or (949) 833-8883
Email: info@AmproVacations.com
Web: www.amprovacations.com

Next up our Orange County house cleaner Myrna with Dedicated Cleaners!

Myrna got into the cleaning business by chance, but she loves what she does and is dedicated to her job, which makes for quality service.

She covers all of Orange County, Monday thru Saturday and can clean your residential home and even foreclosure properties for realtors.

Are you unhappy with your current house cleaner? Dedicated cleaners can help!!! Their employees are all screened and trained to ensure you get the best results possible!

You can reach Myrna at…
Phone: 949-459-6911 or 714-914-3173
Email: myrna@dedicatedcleaners.com

Chamber Member Carol Bridges Hosts The 5th Annual Santa Special at Treasured Moments Photography

Hi Everybody!

It’s that time of year again and with the Holidays approaching quickly, we would like to invite you all to bring
your friends and family to get pictures with Santa Claus in Orange County on Saturday, November 22nd and Sunday November 23rd at the 5th Annual Santa Special at Treasured Moments Photography located at the Photography By Treasured Moments studio!!! Feel free to spread the word!

Please don’t delay! Call to make an appointment today! We look forward to seeing everyone!

Photography By Treasured Moments is located at
3202 Lomita Dr | Trabuco Canyon Ca, 92679

Be sure to visit Carols blog and post your comments!

Santa and Carol

Treasured Moments Photography “Your Photographer for Life”
Email: carolbridges1@cox.net
Web: www.photographybytreasuredmoments.com
Phone: 949-589-5311 studio
Cell: 714-321-8942 cell

The Plumtree Marketing Minute – How to “Market” Difficult News: By Linda Coss

It’s a fact: sooner or later you’ll have to deliver difficult news to a client. Perhaps you made a mistake or missed a deadline. Maybe a delivery will be delayed, prices have gone up or credit has been denied. Whatever it is, how you present the news (i.e. how you “market” it) can have as big an impact as the news itself. Here’s what you should do:

1. Assess the Situation. To whom should you be delivering the news? What impact will this news have on the customer and their business? If there is a problem, what will it likely take to convince the customer that the situation is contained or under control?
2. Tell the Client ASAP. Don’t try to hide the situation. “I have something to tell you that is not what you’re expecting to hear.”
3. Accept the Blame and Apologize. If you or your company has done something wrong, now’s the time to admit it. Whether or not it was your fault, a heartfelt apology will demonstrate your sincerity and concern.
4. Empathize. Let the client know that you understand what an inconvenience (or serious problem) this situation is for them.
5. Present Solutions. Focus on what you can do to alleviate the situation for your customer. Be prepared to offer what you see as the best possible solutions.
6. Follow Up. Stay in close contact with the customer until you know that the problem has been resolved to their satisfaction.

Finally, don’t forget to ask for the client’s continued support. “Mary, can I count on you to accept my apology and continue to work with me to keep things moving forward?” This step is often neglected, and can go a long way towards cementing the relationship in spite of the current glitch.

For more information on marketing tips and advice, please visit PlumTreeMarketinginc.com!!!

You can contact Linda Coss at
Phone: 949-699-2749
Email: linda@plumtreemarketinginc.com

Buying & Selling Real Estate the Right Way and The Roll of Flowers In A Personal & Business Relationship

Speaking today was Julie Wright with Help-U-Sell Wright Realty.

Julie has title experience, and a lot of Real Estate experience! Their Ace Capital Group can help you buy or sell Real Estate with your 401k or IRA.

Julie loves being a Chamber member and is very excited to help all of our members buy and sell homes. Help-U-Sell is ideal because they charge a low set fee, and their nationwide franchise can help you buy or sell ANYWHERE in the country, giving you more options and opportunities.

Ace Capital Group is something special that Julie has to offer to Real Estate investors. It’s a great program where scouts search for the best land and the best places to invest your money. Are you happy with your portfolio? If not, don’t hesitate to call Julie and start investing in Real Estate today!!!

You can reach Julie at… Phone: 949-770-9888
Web: http://wright.helpusell.com/
Address: 20532 El Toro Rd. Suite 102A  |  Mission Viejo,  CA   92692

Next up we had Patrick Cooper our South Orange County florist.

Compani’s Flowers is located in Lake Forest, just south of Irvine! Why flowers though??? Flowers have proven to increase peoples happiness AND traditionally have been used to increase productivity and connections in business as well as show appreciation!

Although we normally associate flowers typically with romance or more personal and intimate situations, flowers are a great way to tell a colleague, business partner, associate or client that you appreciate all that they do!

So why should you choose to go with Compani’s Flowers when ready to show your appreciation? Because they are local and because they care! Compani’s stand behind their product so there is NO risk at all!

Patrick has programs set up to order and deliver flowers on a regular basis – husbands take note!

Need your flowers delivered across the country? No problem, Patrick can deliver anywhere! Compani’s also does plants and silk arrangements on special request!

Call today and send some cheer to someone you love or appreciate!

You can reach Patrick and Compani’s Flowers at…

Phone: 949-837-8931
Web: http://www.companiflowers.com
22821 Lake Forest Dr Ste 109
Lake Forest, CA 92630