A big thank you to everyone who came out to the Member Appreciation Casino Night in February. When you entered the red carpet, you stepped back in time to the 1980’s. The music had all of us singing our favorites, while the rock star with really cool hair made his way around the casino. Joggers were spotted in wind suits and sweat bands on the dance floor, several ladies arrived, and I had to do a double take as their hair was winged back looking like Farrah Fawcett. It was a great time, as we enjoyed the games, food, drinks and comaradery. Congratulations to our prize winners who took home a pizza oven, solo stove, POC neon sign, spa package, cases of beer and beer pong, and an offshore package including an Epirb tracking device. Our membership is crucial to our success, so we are pleased to host this annual event.
On Thursday, February 15th we were honored to conduct a ribbon cutting for GlowRow and Paddle POC at their location here in Port O’Connor. Congratulations to Zach Jurasek and his employees! The weather is warming up so make your reservations for a lighted night trip or go check out his kayak rental selection.
We hosted a candidate forum at 5D for the three candidates vying for the Constable PCT 5 position. On February 27th, David Cleveland, Chelsi Holt and David Thomas all gave presentations on their backgrounds and qualifications. The audience submitted written questions which were answered by all the candidates.
We are busy getting ready for the Annual Crawfish Festival which is scheduled for April 27, 2024. This year you will be able to pre-purchase admission tickets, food tickets, T-shirts, and beer tickets. Pick up will be on April 26th at the pavilion from 3:00-6:00 or at the will call entrance that Saturday. We have 40 teams entered in this year’s cookoff and registration is closed. Go to our website to find out more information vendor registration and the pre-sale of tickets and T-shirts.
We welcome our new and renewing members, Archery Buildings – Metal Buildings, Barndominium, Boat Storage – They build everything from car ports, barns, shops, and some of the neatest barndominiums you have ever seen. Call Andy today and see how he can help you!
Benny’s Guide Service – Benny Judice is a US Coast Guard licensed captain and fishing guide, specializing in fishing the inshore waters of Port O’Connor. Boat or jetty fishing Benny will help you plan the perfect trip.
Captain Steve Branch / ONFLY – Capt. Steve Branch has been fly-fishing the South Texas coastal waterways for more than 30 years, hunting, fishing and exploring the waters of Matagorda Island, from Port O’Connor to San Antonio Bay, and beyond.
Corvette Correction – Corvette Correction builds frames for early Corvettes, Tri 5 Chevy, early Chevy trucks. We do complete rebuild of the vehicles that have our frames.
Drop Anchor RV Park & Storage – RV Sites with full hook-ups 30/50 amp, water, sewer, Direct Tv, Wi-Fi security cameras, restrooms & showers, individual electric metering, The boat stalls have wide driveways, privacy walls, concrete floors, electricity in stall, wash down stations, security lighting, and security cameras.
First Cast Guide Service – Bay and Jetty fishing out of Port O’Connor. Wade or boat fishing for speckled trout, redfish, black drum, tripletails. Natural or artificial bait. Family, friends or corporate.
Guadalupe Blanco River Authority -GBRA provides stewardship for the water resources in its ten-county statutory district, which begins near the headwaters of the Guadalupe and Blanco Rivers, ends at San Antonio Bay, and includes Kendall, Comal, Hays, Caldwell, Guadalupe, Gonzales, DeWitt, Victoria, Calhoun and Refugio counties.
JAG Metals – JAG Metals – A metal building components business. We provide complete weld-up and bolt-up engineered metal building packages, metal building components, and structural steel fabrication services for general contractors, architectural and engineer firms, construction companies and DIY homeowners.
Kim Goulden Fishing – Kim Goulden is a full-time guide sharing a passion for saltwater fishing with anglers of all levels by offering year-round guided fishing adventures.
Lifted Aesthetics Firm – IV hydration, Vitamin Injections, Neurotoxin, Dermal Fillers, Chemical Peels, Microneedling
Jayme Edwards Fine Arts & Prints – Jayme Edwards is a local artist who works in traditional and digital mediums. She is inspired by animals in God’s creations, and also likes inventing fun characters.
Individual/Couple Members- Robert & Patricia Strong, Bryan & Kim Zgaby, Debbie & Rick Ulrich, Todd & Ange Tullos, Mark Reed, Tracy & Mike Reed, Ted & Weslene Gaetjen, Connie & James Britton, Kevin & Melissa Cross, Mike & Cindy Fitzgerald, Tori Haynes, Kimberly & Terry Sontag, Brenda & Robert Suehs, Nicole Collins & Jeanne Newberry.
For more information on these businesses and our other chamber members please visit our website at www.portoconnorchamber.com.
