Knee-High Entrepreneur

A impromptu trip to Moody Gardens led to Ella being invited to participate in Lemonade Day Galveston lemonadeday.org:  a young entrepreneur program with 950 participants this year.    A few minutes with the Chamber of Commerce President was all it took to spark this little girl's imagination.  

Before we knew it, we were swept up in a world all her own.  With her golden ticket chocolate lemonade recipe, Ella Oompa and her Chocolate Lemonade Factory was born and officially opened to the public Saturday, May 2, 2015.  This knee-high, orange-skinned, green-haired oompa loompa had the time of her life and raised money to support a great cause that was near and dear to her big heart.  

Mrs. Decker (PK-3 teacher)

Mrs. Tina, teacher (17 months - 2.5 years), Friendswood Montessori.

Her mission was accomplished.  She raised $468 (after all the change was counted) and donated half to a young missionary headed off to Africa this summer to spread the gospel of Christ.  

So proud of both of you!

Special thanks to:

Rebecca Penny, a local professional photographer who donated the lemonade stand.  If you are looking for a photographer that specializes in newborn, maternity, baby and family photography, please check out her website.  http://rebeccapennyphotography.com.  She definitely captures innate beauty "void of earthly distractions," and her photography is stunning.  Thank you Rebecca and sister, Sarah!

Doug Teel, for donating his graphics design expertise on her Golden Ticket flyers.

Michele Lockwood and UTMB Information Services employees for hosting and supporting a pre-sale opportunity.  

Azi of A+ Pack and Ship for providing a great lemonade stand location.

Gina Spagnola, Galveston Regional Chamber of Commerce President for directing such an awesome program for kiddos.  

And...to all our neighbors, friends, teachers, and adopted family who supported her venture.  

It definitely takes a village!

"In [our] wildest dreams, [we] can not imagine all the marvelous surprises that await [her]!"

From:  Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory

Venomade Lemonade 2017

Over 1,000 young entrepreneurs participated in this year's Galveston Country Regional Chamber of Commerce Lemonade Day Program.  





Ella partnered up with her friend, Trenton, and formed Venomade Lemonade. They worked hard, had fun, won several awards, learned a lot, earned a lot, and donated to good causes.
  

Special thanks to Hugh & Jeff's, Rainforest Pets, and all of our friends and family who supported Venomade Lemonade.

Program Requirements:  Invest 1/3, Save or spend 1/3, and Donate 1/3.  Trenton and Ella split their $780 profit, leaving $390 each.  Ella donated $130 to her deceased cousin's benefit for his two surviving children, deposited $130 in her savings, and meets with the Friend's Church committee on Wednesday, May 31st, to present her food bank donation.

Another successful year!  Thank you Gina Spagnola and Galveston Chamber staff who work with so many to make this opportunity available to our little ones.  

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