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| Your Chamber News | July 2010 |
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Greetings!
We hope everyone has a safe and Happy Fourth of July Weekend!
If you hear a different voice in our office, it is Crystal Eldridge. Crystal has been interning with us for the summer. She will be at the Chamber until July 23rd, so if you drop in or hear a different voice, say "Hi"!
Congratulations to Coastal Oaks Home Inspections the July Chick-fil-A Business of the Month!
Don't forget to become a member of the Chamber's Fan page on Facebook.
At a glance Chamber events or meetings taking place in July:
* Monday, July 5th - Chamber Office closed in observance of Independence Day
* Wednesday, July 7th - Government Community Affairs Committee Mtg at 8 am in the Chamber
Conference Room
* Wednesday, July 14th - Georgia Work Ready Certification Celebration at 10 am at the College of
Coastal Georgia
* Thursday, July 15th - Business After Hours Sponsored & Hosted by Magnolia Manor from 5-7 pm
* Saturday, July 17th - Leadership Camden Alumni is sponsoring the "Success Series" hosted by
Fareed & Jayne Kadum from 7-9 pm
* Tuesday, July 20th - New Member Welcome Breakfast at 8 am at the Citizens State Bank
Community Center
* Wednesday, July 21st - Chamber Board of Director's Meeting at 8 am in the Chamber Conference
Room
* Thursday, July 29th - Military Community Affairs Committee Meeting at 8:30 am in the Chamber
Conference Room
Sincerely,
Chris, Christi, Julie & Crystal
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Welcome to our New Board Members
The 2010-2011 Fiscal Year is upon us and we have a new Board of Directors. It is our pleasure to introduce our Board to you. To our new Board Members we are glad to have you join us and to our existing Board Members we are glad you are back! Now we are ready for another exciting year!
Chamber Board Members:
(New members are bolded)
Alex Blount - Farmers & Builders Supply
David Brown - Georgia Power
Doug Cooper - Coastal Oaks Home Inspections
Allen Eldridge - Bennett Suzuki
Bill Gross - W.H. Gross Construction
Bert Guy - Stein & Guy, P.C.
Jill Helton - Tribune & Georgian
Artie Jones, Jr. - Krayons Acadmey I & II
Fareed Kadum - St. Marys OB/GYN
Stephen Kinney - Gilbert, Harrell, Sumerford, Martin P.C.
Jim Lomis - Costal Bank of Georgia
Jennifer Lewis - Magistrate Court
Barbara Ryan - St. Mary Magazine
Karen Schexnayder - Bent Pine Construction
Howard Sepp - Southeast Georgia Health System
Charles A. Smith - Cumberland Financial Group
Alecia Webb - Brenau University |
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Welcome! New June Members
Sterling Seafood - Tommy Brown
Stateline Nursery - Jordy Morrison
Joe Dog Trucking Company - Drue Linton
Osprey Cove Golf & Residential Community - Lisa Cantrell
The Miracle League of Camden County - Jeff Norris
BirMic Solutions, LLC - Michael Koehler
Special Deliveries by Carmella - Carmella Brown
Thank You! June Renewing Members
Closet Innovations - Gregg Harrell (4 years)
Coldwell Banker Towne & Country Realty - Irene Braun (22 years)
Camden County Clinic of Chiropractic - Dr. Jon Sheils (1 year)
Cumberland Kings Bay Lodges - CB Yadav (18 years)
Goodwill Industries of Coastal Empire, Inc. - Bill Johnson (5 years)
Harbor Pines Apartments - Joann Peterson (19 years)
Woodbine Grocery - CB Yadav (3 years)
Barbara Ann Scott, Realtor, Associate Broker & AB - WOWZA Realty (5 years)
Cal Duke Publishing - Cal Duke (5 years)
Camden Bicycle Center - Terry & Darlene Landreth (8 years)
Matt & Janet Kircher (1 year)
Terry Stover Construction - Terry Stover (18 years)
Habitat for Humanity - Christi Gallagher (9 years)
Mark Kevan (4 years)
Turner Brothers Heating & Air Conditioning - Martin & Bill Turner (4 years)
VT Group - Dave Reilly (13 years)
Bene-Fit Health Products - Rick Perkins (5 years)
Camden Cunty Republican Women - Patricia Viellenave (1 year)
Stanley M. Prince, DMD, PC (10 years)
AXA Advisor, LLC - Vinny Barone (4 years)
American Cancer Society - Jenni Morris (14 years)
Golden Isles Pediatric Dentistry, P.C. - Dr. Patti Dunn (2 years)
Greyfield Inn - Mary-Jo Ferguson (12 years)
St. Marys United Methodist Church Foundation - Jeff Barker (6 years)
Beacon Light Company - John Stasinis (8 years)
Bent Pine Construction - Larry Johnson (3 years)
Satilla Boardsports - Tony Fuesler (2 years)
Watson Realty Corporation - Lavonda Turner (15 years)
Robert D. Mixon, M.D. - (15 years)
SPFPA Local #574 - David Lloyd (8 years)
The Patio Store - Otis Lee (3 years)
Humana Military Health Care Services - Lou Curey (8 years)
Sheila's Hallmark - Sheila McNeill (22 years)
St. Marys OB/GYN, P.C. - Dr. Fareed Kadum (3 years)
The French Quarter - Donna Boyette (2 years)
Woodbine Citizens Steering Committee - David Rayson (8 years)
Bank of America Mortgage - Harriet Alvarez (2 years)
Rodeway Inn & Suites - Kyle Castle (1 year)
Everybody Rents! - Craig Boully (2 years) Highlighted are Milestone Members 10+ years as Chamber Members! |
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Thank You June Sponsors
Business After Hours
Aerospace Missions Corporation
Business of the Month
Tools for Business Success
TDS Telecom
Summer Quarterly Luncheon
St. Marys United Methodist Church Foundation
24th Annual Gavel to Gavel
Silver Southeast Georgia Health System
Bronze Altamaha Technical College
J. Green & Co. Fine Jewelers
James Engraving & Jewelers
Business After Hours Door Prizes
AFLAC
Autocare
Chick-fil-A
Cities of Camden County
Coastal Bank of Georgia
Coastal Oaks Home Inspections
Crooked Rivers
Dina Barone's Vocal Studio
H & R Block
Lil' Seabag
Lowes
Restoration Hands of Aloha
Sheila's Hallmark
Southeastern Bank
St. Mary Kiwanis Club
Stuido S
Tangled Threads
TDS Telecom
The Southern Charmer
United Way
Walgreens
**Special Thank You to Jill Lange for taking pictures at our events!** |
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24th Annual Gavel to Gavel a Hit on Broadway!
The Camden County Chamber of Commerce celebrated its 24th Annual Gavel to Gavel Dinner on June 24th. The theme for this year's event was "A Taste of Broadway", and everyone in attendance was treated as if they were at a Broadway production. Special thanks to our sponsors Southeast Georgia Health System, James Engraving & Awards, Altamaha Technical College and J. Green & Co. Fine Jewelers. The Annual Dinner is an event that allows us to recognize the Chamber's outstanding volunteers, award winners, swear in our incoming board members, inform our membership on the Chamber's accomplishments for the past year, and share our goals for the upcoming year. Following the program, Dina Barone's Vocal Studio and Mary Kraack Camden's Cabaret performed and entertained everyone "Taste of Broadway" style.
Dr. Hank Martin, Altamaha Technical College & Misty Johnson, J. Green & Co. Fine Jewelers. (Not Pictured Southeast Georgia Health System and James Engraving & Awards) |
Continuous Service Award Winner Doug Cooper, Coastal Oaks Home Inspections and Alex Blount, Chairman |
Alex Blount, Chairman and Amabassador of Year Winner Jill Lange, Century 21 Tri-City Realty  |
Entrepreneurial Spirit Award Winner Mary Rose Cannistraro and Alex Blount, Chairman |
Small Business of the Year Award Winners Ann & Larry Wade-Lil Seabag and Alex Blount, Chairman |
Outgoing Chairmain of the Board Alex Blount accepting plaque from Incoming Chairman of the Board Bert Guy |
Jeremy Douylliez, Stephanie House, Dina Barone-Dina Barone's Vocal Studio, Brittany Bingham, Matthew Humphrey |
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Ribbon Cuttings
A to Z Liquours
Mariam Bennett-Ambassador, Doug Cooper-Ambassador, Jill Lange-Ambassador, Chris Daniel-Chamber, Mr. Patel, Kevin VanHorn-Ambassador, Karen Schexnayder-Ambassador |
Kingsland Railroad Depot
Grayson Day-Downtown Development Authority, Doris Maye-Downtown Development Authority, Representative Cecily Hill, Kingsland Mayor Kenneth Smith, Councilman Clarence Knight, Christine Danie-Chamber and Commissioner David Rainer
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Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Front Row: Wendell Thomson-Ambassador, Samantha Green-Branch Manager, Travis Walsh-Enterprise, Julie McCullough-Chamber Back Row: Joel Hanner-Georgia Power, Michael Carpendo-Enterprise, Andrea Ochoa-Gorum-Fairfield Inn & Suites, Chris Daniel-Chamber, Salina Hanner, Mike Metzger |
Shooters of America
Doug Cooper-Chamber, Kay Tompkins, Sebi & William Burgstiner-Owners, John Tompkins, Chris Daniel-Chamber, Julie McCullough-Chamber and Kevin VanHorn-Chamber |
Sterlings Seafood
Chris Daniel-Chamber, Tommy Brown-Owner, Savannah Brown, Terri & Spencer Brown-Owner, Cathy Brown and Skylar Sisler, and Julie McCullough-Chamber
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The June Business After Hours sponsored & hosted by Aerospace Missions had a great turnout and was very interesting to those in attendance. Thank you to Rick and Suzanna Morgan for a great night. If you missed the BAH, you missed an opportunity to see what Aerospace Missions does and is all about. It is quite impressive. Thank you again, to Rick and Suzanna for their hospitality and we are thrilled to have your business in Camden County.
Sponsors Suzanna & Rick Morgan  |
Our Members are doing some serious networking! |
Sailor of the Month EMS(SS) Joel Humphrey, USS GEORIGA (SSGN) 729 BLUE & Wife Casey and Allen Eldridge, Chair Military Community Affairs Committee |
The July's Business After Hours will be sponsored and hosted by Magnolia Manor on Thursday, July 15th from 5-7pm. Thank you Dianne Feine. Please join us and support our sponsor and our newest members of the Chamber. All our Business After Hours provide us with great networking opportunities and you can experience the great food cooked by their Chef! You don't want to miss it. See you there!
Remember to bring a lot of business cards and be sure the Mystery Chamber Member has your card. Don't forget the Chamber's Stimulus 50-50 drawing.
For more photos from the Business After Hours go to the Chamber's Photo Gallery |
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Summer Quarterly Luncheon Had a Full House
Thank you to St. Marys United Methodist Church Foundation for sponsoring the Summer Quarterly Luncheon. Jeff Barker, president did a great job of showcasing what the Foundation contributes to our community and how it has helped others not only locally, but internationally. A video of the foundations history was played and listed all the non-profits the foundation has assisted. For more information on the St. Marys United Methodist Church Foundation go to their website at http://www.smumcfoundation.org.
Christi Joyce, Jeff Barker and Marcie Montgomery - SMUMCF Sponsors  |
Sitting: Audrey & Jon St. John, Barbara Ryan, Debbie Bell, Charlene Sears and Nanette Hamilton Standing: Barbara Mizelle and Stephen Kinney |
Mark Kevan, Kathryn Murph, Barbara Mizelle, Mary Neff and Lee Owens |
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All Leadership Alumni are invited to attend the "Success Series"
The Leadership Camden Alumni Association is proud to invite you to another "Success Series". The event is Saturday, July 17, 2010, and will be hosted by Dr. Fareed and Jayne Kadum in the comfort of their home on St. Simons Island.
The "Success Series" platform is only open to members of the Leadership Camden Alumni. Cost to attend the event is $25 per person and is due upon your RSVP.
You won't want to miss the opportunity to network with a group of successful and influential business owners and fellow alumnus.
If you are a graduate of Leadership Camden, but are not a member of the Leadership Camden Alumni Association, you can join for $25 for one year or $100 for five years.
An RSVP is required for the event, so please sign up no later than July 13th to the Chamber at 912-729-5840 or email info@camdenchamber.com. Cash, Check, VISA or MasterCard accepted. Checks are made payable to Leadership Camden Alumni.
Driving instructions will be provided when you RSVP. |
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New Member Welcome
Please join us for the New Member Welcome Breakfast on Tuesday, July 20th from 8:00 - 9:15 am held at the Citizens State Bank Community Center off of Hwy 40 W. We currently do not have a sponsor, so if you are interested in showcasing your business and would like to welcome our new members to the Chamber, please give us a call at 729-5840 or email us at info@camdenchamber.com.
If you haven't had an opportunity to attend a New Member Welcome Breakfast please join us and meet our new members, enjoy a tasty continental breakfast, and find out how you can receive the most value from your Chamber membership. If you plan to attend, please send us an email and reserve your seat. See you there!
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You are Invited to Attend the Congressional Luncheon
The Chamber is now taking reservations for anyone interested in attending the August 17th Georgia Chamber's Annual Congressional Luncheon. The luncheon will again be held at the Georgia National Fairgrounds and Agricenter in Perry, GA. We typically car pool to help save on gas, and it gives us all a chance to solve the problems of the world! This year's event will feature a presentation by Scott Rasmussen, President and CEO, Rasmussen Reports, Behind the Polls: What Voters are Thinking About the Economy and Elections.
If you would like to reserve your seat, contact the Chamber at 729-5840 or email us at info@camdenchamber.com. Tickets are $50 and can paid by cash, check, VISA or MasterCard. |
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It is that time of year again! Are you ready? Now is the time to sign up for sponsorship or have a booth at the 2010 Taste of Camden Community Expo. Our Theme this year is "Your Marketplace Destination".
Thursday, October 21, 2010
B2B - 12 pm - 2 pm
Expo - 3 pm - 7 pm
Held at the Camden County Recreation Center
All the details are on the Sponsorship Form and Booth Registration Form. Fill it out and mail it in to reserve your spot at the Taste of Camden. The sooner you sign up the more money you will save. Early registration ends on July 30th.
There isn't a place in Camden that you can have over 800+ people walk through your doors in a 4 hour period that you can actually talk with. Join in on the fun, get the exposure you are looking for, and increase your client base.
Special thanks to our Current Sponsors:
Platinum
Dalton Signs and Tribune & Georgian
Silver
Southeast Georgia Health System & WKBX K-Bay 106.3 FM |
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Chamber Member Milestones,
Congratulations & Welcome to Camden County!
Congratulations to Josh and Stephanie Bishop who are the proud parents of Hayden Joshua Bishop. Hayden was born on May 14th and was 6lbs-11oz and 19 3/4" long and healthy!
Hayden Joshua Bishop |
Congratulations to the Camden-Kings Bay Area Navy League on their 30th Anniversary.
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Congratulations to the Camden County High School students that attended the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference. Three students from CCHS received Skill Point Certificates. The Skill Point Certficate was awarded in 90 occupational and leadership areas to students who achieved a high score defined by industry.
The following are Skill Point Certificate recipients from CCHS:
Kevin Morris, from Kingsland was awarded a Skill Point Certificate in Masonry.
Coleign Whiteside, from St. Marys was awarded a SKill Point Certificate in Basic Health Care Skills.
Robert Dingle, from St. Marys was awarded a Skill Point Certificate in Firefighting.
"The SkillsUSA program is working together with instructors and industries to ensure America has a skilled workforce and every student excels," said Tim Lawrence executive director SkillsUSA. "These students prove that career and technical education expands opportunities."
Congratulations to each of these students for your accomplishments and achievements.
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Map Sales Advertising Continues
Thank you to those that have placed an ad in the Camden County Chamber of Commerce Map. Matt Greene from CommunityLink has met with several of you over the past 4 weeks. Today he will be leaving, but he will be making follow up calls. Following Matt's calls you may also receive calls from other staff members at CommunityLink asking if you would be interested in advertising on the map. We are just trying to keep our members informed on who we are working with, but as always if you are unsure, please do not hesitate to give us a call and check first!! |
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