A&A Cleaning Services – Home and Commercial Cleaning for Houston and Pearland

Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center Blood Drive

WHEN: August 11, 2010

TIME: 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm

WHERE: Pearland Chamber of Commerce Parking Lot

Each day hundreds of people in our area rely on the Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center to receive the blood they need to survive.  Interestingly, sixty percent of the U.S. population is eligible to donate, however only 5 percent do so. However, individuals can help maintain a strong blood supply by choosing to Commit for Life and donate at least once a quarter.

Please show your support and schedule your donation today. You can help save lives! Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center will host an upcoming blood drive with Pearland Chamber Of Commerce on August 11, 2010 from 2:00 PM to 5:15 PM in the Commerce Center parking lot.

Commit for Life donors will receive Commit for Life points for their donation to use in the online store. For additional “Appointment-Kept Points” please click the link below to view available times and schedule your donation. Schedule your appointment.

I hope to see you there!

HOUSTON-GALVESTON AREA COUNCIL
Public Comment Period and Public Meeting
for an Amendment to the 2011-2014 TIP

H-GAC is announcing the opening of a 30-day public comment period to give the public an opportunity to review and provide comments on Amendment No. 1 to the 2011-2014 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). The amendment will include sponsor requested changes and corrections to the 2011-2014 TIP*approved in June.

The public comment period begins on Monday, July 19, 2010 and will end on Tuesday, August 17, 2010 at 5:00 pm. A public meeting will be held on Thursday, August 12, 2010 at the H-GAC offices, 3555 Timmons Lane , 2^nd Floor Conference Room A at 5:30 pm. The public is encouraged to attend and provide comments to H-GAC. All written comments may be submitted to Transportation Public Information, Houston-Galveston Area Council, P.O. Box 22777 , Houston , Texas 77227-2777 , email to publiccomments@h-gac.com, or fax to (713) 993-4508. For more information, please visit: http://www.h-gac.com/taq/public_info.

*The 2011-2014 TIP includes the program of projects for each of the region’s public transit providers. The transit providers in the Houston-Galveston region are the Metropolitan Transit Authority (METRO), Harris County , Fort Bend County , Connect Transit, and The District. This public notice and public comment period will satisfy the federal public notice requirements for each of the transit providers regarding its transit program of projects for fiscal years 2011-2014. The proposed program of projects, unless amended, will meet the requirements regarding the final program of projects. Upon amendment, H-GAC will make available a final publication of the program of projects.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, H-GAC will provide for reasonable accommodations for person attending H-GAC functions. Requests from persons needing special accommodations should be received by H-GAC staff 24 hours prior to a function. The public meeting will be conducted in English, and requests for language interpreters or other special communication needs should be made at least two working days prior to a function. Please call 713-993-4557 for assistance.

We at A & A Cleaning Services would like to wish each of you a Happy Independence Day. We are so so thankful and blessed to be apart of this great country – to be given the opportunity to start a business and serve those in our community.

Many thanks to each of you who have aided us along the way. May God bless you and may God bless America!

Regards,
Mona Chavarria
Owner, A & A Cleaning Services

Are you on Facebook?
If so, you can help the Adult Reading Center in Pearland!

JPMorgan Chase has given more than $100 million to nonprofit organizations every year for the past five years, focusing on community development, education, and arts and culture. The bank strives to be a catalyst to meaningful, positive, and sustainable change within high-need neighborhoods and communities across the globe.  It also supports employee efforts through matching gift and volunteer programs.

Earlier this year, Chase provided over 500,000 local organizations with a national platform to promote their missions, attract new supporters, and gain visibility with more than 2 million Chase Community Giving fans.  The Adult Reading Center in Pearland is one of the charities that has the opportunity to receive a donation from Chase Bank but we need YOUR vote!

I  serve on the Board of Directors for this amazing non-profit.  The mission of the Adult Reading Center is to provide free instruction to adults with limited English literacy skills. They provide a nurturing environment that improves reading, writing and basic communication skills in order to help equip:

1. Parents with the language skills needed to empower their children
2. All adults with the language skills needed to succeed in the workplace.

The Reading Center does this by providing classroom instruction, individual tutoring, and computer-based training. We partner with community organizations that provide opportunities to transition into career training.

I cannot begin to tell you the impact this organization has in Pearland and the surrounding areas!

Voting is now open! Please go here to vote for the Adult Reading Center of Pearland.  If you would like more information on the Adult Reading Center, please visit their website or contact them at 281-485-1000.

Chicago Title Cordially Invites You!

Where: Chicago Title/Pearland
Date and Time: June 17th 2:00-7:00 Thursday

Enjoy snacks/wine and Door Prizes sponsored by:

Buyers Protection Group, Allstate/Linda Darnell, Sente Mortgage/Angela,  A&A Cleaning

Do You Need a New Picture for your Business Card?

Come and get  a Jpeg disc-professional quality for only $20 from Jimmy Loyd Photography-jimmyloydphotography.com

Want to Shop? (purses, jewelry, candles, fun Flip flops
Edible Arrangements, handmade crosses, and more)

Get a Massage while you wait!

Enjoy Presentation by Premier Chiropractic from 3:00-4:00
and learn more about how Acupuncture can get Rid of Wrinkles and Lose Weight? Learn to Reduce Stress and Live Healthier?

Also, Does The New Hud Make Sense? Let’s Revisit! At 6:30

For more information, email Yvonne.grayson@ctt.com or call 281-412-0909

PRESS RELEASE

A & A Cleaning Services Receives Blue Ribbon Small Business Award From U.S. Chamber of Commerce in Washington, D.C.

PEARLAND, TX, May 21, 2010:  On Tuesday, May 18, 2010, A & A Cleaning Services owner, Mona Chavarria traveled to Washington, D.C. to receive the Blue Ribbon Small Business Award from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce which honored A & A Cleaning Services’ critical role in creating jobs and growing the economy.

A & A Cleaning Services was one of only 75 small businesses nationwide to receive the Blue Ribbon Award.  Chosen from several hundred applicants nationwide, the Blue Ribbon Small Business Award is given to recognize businesses that demonstrate excellent business practices in several areas, including business strategy, employee development, community involvement, and customer service.

“This year’s recipients of the Blue Ribbon Small Business Award are proof that the American entrepreneurial spirit is as strong as ever,” said Thomas J. Donohue, U.S. Chamber president and CEO.  “We’re relying on small businesses to lead us out of this recession, create new jobs, and get our economy moving again, and these companies are leading the way.”

“I was so honored to receive the Blue Ribbon Award,” said Mona Chavarria, who started A & A Cleaning Services in 2000.   “To be chosen out of so many businesses across the nation is humbling.  I would like to thank my family, friends, employees and customers.  Without their continued support over the years, this achievement would not have been possible.”

Located in Pearland, A & A Cleaning Services provides cleaning services to the surrounding Bay Area communities and Houston.  A & A offers a wide range of cleaning services that includes residential cleaning, commercial cleaning, janitorial services and supplies, and professional lawn care.

A delegation from the Pearland Chamber of Commerce traveled to the Small Business Summit in Washington, D.C. with Mona Chavarria to show their support of A & A Cleaning Services.  In addition to the Pearland Chamber of Commerce, A & A Cleaning Services is also a member of the Alvin Manvel Chamber of Commerce.

The Bridge of Troubled Waters

Annual Women of Distinction Award Luncheon

Each year, more than 30,000 incidents of family violence are reported in Harris County .  The Bridge Over Troubled Waters, Inc. (The Bridge) strives to be an agent of change, reaching 20,000 people each year through education, outreach and direct services to women and children in need.  However, we can’t do it alone – we need the support and assistance of the community to make our community a better place to live and raise children.  Each year, The Bridge honors women who have done just that through the  Annual Women of Distinction Award Luncheon.  This year’s luncheon will take place at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, July 27^th at The Houston Hobby Marriott Hotel.

This luncheon this year will also feature a Silent Auction.  Please consider supporting the Silent Auction by including The Bridge in your charitable donations budget and help make our luncheon even more successful! The Bridge Emergency Shelter houses and provides services for up to 75 women and children every day, and proceeds from the Silent Auction will be used to help provide those services. Less than 12% of The Bridge’s total budget goes to general and administrative expenses; the majority of your donated dollars go directly to helping individuals affected by domestic and sexual violence; individuals seeking to rebuild their families and their lives. There is no greater joy than to witness the healing and transformation of a family once torn apart by violence and/or sexual assault.

I hope you will be inspired to help.  Your donation to our Silent Auction will enhance our ability to provide much needed funds to help families in our community.  I invite you to visit our website: www.tbotw.org to learn more about the programs and services provided by The Bridge. For more information please feel free to contact Carla Norman at 832-496-9530 (cell) or 832-230-0412 (home).

Please save the date for Thursday, June 3rd at 7 p.m. for the

2010 Boy Scouts of America Learning for Life (LFL) support dinner.

For over 100 years, the Boy Scouts of America has provided its participants with opportunities and resources to gain life skills that help foster positive personal development and a dedication to community and environmental stewardship. Through its Learning for Life program, the Bay Area Council of Boy Scouts of America (BACBSA) is now making many of those opportunities and resources available to every kindergarten through 12th grade student in Galveston and Brazoria Counties.

“We’re one of the few councils in the United States that provides this opportunity to children at the full extent possible that encompasses the classroom, outdoor elements and community service,” said Lisa Stegman, BACBSA coastal district executive. “People are realizing this is something we can affect a lot of kids with.” The goals of Learning for Life are to “encourage a desire for lifelong learning, foster the acquisition and application of personal/social skills, prepare tomorrow’s workforce through exposure of career management skills and develop engaged citizens.”

In order to expand Learning for Life in more schools in Galveston and Brazoria Counties, BACBSA hosts fundraising support dinners and encourages sponsorships from individuals, companies and organizations. “The purpose is to try to build partnerships so it can grow to include all the children in the area,” BACBSA Learning for Life Council Chairman Latonia Wilson stated.

The next support dinner will be held at the Alvin Community College Nolan Ryan Center on June 3 at 7 p.m. “Having been affiliated with Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, and Explorer Scouts, I support the Learning for Life program which works with area youth on positive life goals,” ACC President Dr. Rodney Allbright said. “In addition, Learning for Life programs follow the health and safety policies of the Boy Scouts of America.”

The event will be held at the Alvin Community College Nolan Ryan Center. It supports the LFL character education program for all Galveston County and Brazoria County school districts.

For more information about donating to the Learning for Life program and/or participating in the support dinner on June 3, call BACBSA at (409) 744-5206.

Are you interested in learning how to make your business more successful?  Then check out the great business workshops and seminars listed below at San Jac Community College this summer!

Workshops & Seminars – May, June & July 2010
Please go to www.sjcd.sbdcnetwork.net to register
or call 281-485-5214 ext. 16 for information

May
• Franchise Your Business————————————————5/12/2010
• Monthly Business Forum – First Steps To Starting A Business—-5/18/2010
• Monthly Business Forum – Preparing Your Business Plan———5/19/2010

June
• Monthly Business Forum – First Steps To Starting A Business—–6/15-2010
• Monthly Business Forum – Preparing Your Business Plan———-6/15/2010
• Internet Marketing Clinic – Evaluating Your Website—————6/16/2010

July
• Monthly Business Forum – First Steps To Starting A Business—-7/20/2010
• Monthly Business Forum – Preparing Your Business Plan———7/21/2010
• Internet Marketing Clinic – SEO Using KEYWORDS——————7/21/2010