Greater Boerne Chamber of Commerce Newsletter

Chamber Briefs

Boerne Auto Dealers Form Alliance

For the first time, seven dealerships in Boerne have formed an alliance, the Boerne Auto Group (BAG), effectively leveraging the strength of their combined brands to create a convenient destination for area buyers looking to purchase new and pre-owned cars, trucks and RVs.

Together, Ancira Pontiac - Buick- GMC Truck, Ancira Motor Homes, Boerne Dodge Chrysler Jeep, Cavender Chevrolet, Jennings Anderson Ford, Mercedes Benz of Boerne and Toyota of Boerne offer convenience and inventory -- 2500 vehicles from a wide variety of manufacturers all within in a quarter-mile area. Just minutes from Loop 1604, the new alliance has made Boerne a competitive destination for area buyers. The slogan, "It's in the BAG," identifies the joint effort and communicates both the ease and the comprehensiveness of product and service offered to consumers through the new group.

"We are delighted to see this kind of working arrangement between the dealerships, because together they've greatly enhanced the value of their respective brands by adding convenience, variety and competitive pricing into the mix," said Paula White, president and CEO of the Greater Boerne Chamber of Commerce. "We wish them great success."

The dealerships can be found just a few miles south of town on IH-10 West, at exit 543.

Another Source for Homemade Ice Cream

Did you know that Stuart Perlitz is offering homemade ice cream at the Boerne Grille? From the base to the freezer his ice cream is made in house from scratch.

This means he starts with milk, cream, sugar & eggs. He uses all natural ingredients with a high yolk to dairy ratio. In fact his ice cream could just as easily be regarded as frozen custard. The ice cream is frozen in small batches using a lightning fast batch freezer insuring optimum freshness & creaminess. Ask about his new flavors for this summer. He'll be offering Butterscotch Pecan, Blackberries & Cream (how good does that sound?), Cool Creamy Mango, Chocolate Raspberry and his latest iteration of Pecan Pie Ice Cream. Check out Stuart's beautiful website and line up for Stuart's cool scoop on staying comfortable this summer.

Boerne ISD Rainwater Harvesting Program Receives Governors Award

The Rainwater Harvesting Program at Boerne Independent School District's Boerne-Samuel V. Champion High School received the state's first honors for excellence pertaining to water conservation by the Governor of Texas and the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.

The Rainwater Harvesting Program is the first and only of its kind in Texas school systems. Developed by Jeff Haberstroh and architects for the project Kent Neimann, Mark Oppelt, and landscape designer Alex Garza the innovative water harvesting network combines two elevated storage tanks and heating, ventilating, and air conditioning condensate with an 800-foot long underground pipe that's five feet in diameter. Together, the system can hold 224,000 gallons of water, with the potential of saving the school district an estimated $48,000 per year. Officials estimate that the project should pay for itself in less than five years.

Champion High School also uses the collection system as part of its outdoor classroom curriculum for the science department, giving students valuable hands-on training of environmental stewardship. In the school district's own words, it views water not only as a natural resource, but also a cherished commodity.

For more information visit or call Boerne Independent School District at 830-357-2066.

River Oaks Pools Celebrating 25 Year Milestone

River Oaks Pools is celebrating their 25th Anniversary this year. They are one of the three largest pool companies in the San Antonio area and have emerged as a award winning high-end, luxury swimming pool builder.

They have won 13 international design awards, the Aqua100 National Award of Excellence Hall of Fame, Industry Choice Award Winner, Top 50 U.S. Pool Company, 189 Association of Pool & Spa Professionals Design awards and 39 Summit awards. They employ 55 in-house staff members who design and build the highest quality pools in the industry. They also provide their own pool service and maintenance for their customers.

To celebrate their 25th Anniversary, owners Debbie & Dan Pendley are asking everyone to join River Oaks Pools for the 1st Annual Pool & Patio Showcase on July 25th. The event is free to the public with a cash bar and food available for purchase from numerous featured venders. They will even be unveiling their very own Hidden Water Pool.

River Oaks Pools is located at 21105 IH 10 West, San Antonio (map) and you can contact them at (210) 493-7665. Please be sure to visit their website and come out and help them celebrate in style.