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| Your Chamber News | August 2010 |
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Greetings!
Sorry for all the emails today, and for not getting the Newsletter out in a timely fashion. Enjoy reading about what your Chamber is doing for you as a member and the milestones of our members.
It is BACK TO SCHOOL soon, so please remember to be safe when you driving and watch out for all the students and extra traffic.
Congratulations to CCAR the August 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 August:
* August 10th - Don't forget to exercise your right to vote. Vote today until 7 pm
* August 18th - Chamber Board Meeting 8:00 am at the Chamber conference room * August 19th - Business After Hours 5-7:00 pm at Kingsland Lions Park Ball Field
* August 24th - New Member Welcome Breakfast 8:00 am at Citizen's State Bank Community Center
* August 26th - Military Community Affairs Committee Meeting 8:30 am at the Chamber conference room
Sincerely,
Chris, Christi & Julie
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Notification of Bylaws Change of Mission Statement
Pursuant to our bylaws
Articles X - Amendments
These Bylaws may be amended by a two-thirds (2/3) majority vote of the entire Board of Directors; provided, however, that prior to such amendments all members of the Chamber shall have been given five (5) days written notice of the time and place of such meeting which notice shall plainly state the amendment(s) to be considered. Notice may be given in the form of electronic mail to an address provided by the chamber member.
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The Mission of the Camden County Chamber of Commerce is to improve and enhance the economic vitality and the quality of business life for the total community and area. To serve as an advocate, voice and resource for businesses in our area and to provide partnership opportunities for business, community and government.
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In pursuing its mission, the Camden Chamber will do the following:
Be sensitive and responsive to the needs of business and the community.
Encourage broad community involvement in pursuing community goals.
Develop, promote and provide leadership.
Provide services for the membership and community.
Present views of the business community.
The chamber will accomplish its mission through the leadership and guidance of the leadership of the Board of Directors, Officers, Committee Chairs and Staff.
Board of Directors Meeting: Wednesday, August 18th 8 am in the Camden County Chamber of Commerce Conference Room, 2603 Osborne Road, Suite R, St. Marys |
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Welcome! New July Members
Camden County Family Violence Task Force - Dale Blanton
The Tailor's House, Inc. - Major Booth
ITT Systems - J.C. Knoll
Herrin Document Systems - Keith Herrin
Thank You! July Renewing Members
Georgia Pacific - Joel Youngblood - 10 years
Niklas Specialty Design - Joada Niklas 2 years
Monroe & Associates - Doug Monroe - 5 years
Morale, Welfare & Recreation - Robert Spinnenweber - 13 years
Anderson Air Conditioning - Clyde Anderson - 2 years
Laurel Oaks Animal Hospital, Inc - Julie Clark-Blount - 4 years
Okefenokee Adventures - Joy Campbell - 2 years
Rentz Family Dentistry - Stan Rentz - 1 year
Hall & Lamb Insurance - Chris Lamb - 5 years
McDonalds - Rick Fey - 5 years
Camden County Schools - Michael Wooden - 3 years
Orange Hall Foundation - Keith Post - 4 years
Robert G. Becker - Individual - 12 years
D. Hubert Manning, M.D. - D. Hubert Manning - 2 years
Di's Catering Services - Dianne Drawdy - 2 years
Garnett Harrison, Attorney at Law - Garnett Harrison - 12 years
Goodbread House - Mardja Gray - 3 years
Lendmark Financial Services - Joyce Holloway - 16 years
St. Marys United Methodist Church - Radny Mosley - 13 years
Borrell Creek Landing Restaurant - Alfred Wong - 5 years
Howe Construction, Inc. - Stan Howe - 2 years
Fast Eddie's Espresso - Eddie Davenport - 1 year Highlighted are Milestone Members 10+ years as Chamber Members! |
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Thank You July Sponsors
Business After Hours
Magnolia Manor
Business of the Month
Success Series
Dr. Fareed & Jayne Kadum
Work Ready Celebration
College of Coastal GA
Culligan Water
Tools for Business Success
TDS Telecom
Business After Hours Door Prizes
AFLAC
Autocare
Chick-fil-A
Coastal Oaks Home Inspections
Lil' Seabag
Lowes
Restoration Hands of Aloha
Studio S
The Southern Charmer
United Way
Walgreens
**Special Thank You to Jill Lange for taking pictures at our events!** |
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Georgia Work Ready Certification Celebration
Camden County Chamber of Commerce led the way for Camden County to earn the Work Ready Certification designation back in February 2010. On July 14th we were finally able to officially celebrate our community's accomplishments. Camden County was the 36th out of 50 counties to be designated Certified Work Ready. "Becoming a Work Ready Certified Community has allowed us the opportunity to promote our County to state economic developers and industries, showing we have a workforce that will meet any standard," said Christine Daniel, president Camden County Chamber of Commerce.
Rachel Baldwin, the committee chair for the Chamber's Workforce Development Committee, led the way and began the initial outreach to the Camden County High School seniors. "We saw this as a method of increasing their post-graduation job opportunities and broadening their skill sets," said Rachel Baldwin. "Since adopting Work Ready the CCHS has also increased their graduation rate from 75 to 82.6 percent," stated Baldwin.
The committee also introduced the Work Ready initiative to businesses, two of which included Bayer Crop Science and Trident Refit Facility, Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay. Both businesses require all their applicants to be a Work Ready Certificate holder. "We hope that business leaders and the community residents become more familiar with Work Ready and will also incorporate the program into their hiring process, because it enables employers to hire the right applicants to fit the position which reduces turnover and improves retention," stated Daniel.
Camden County lies between three major seaports, two to the north and one in Florida to the south. "With our quality of life, schools, and now proof that our workforce meets any skill standard required, we look forward to welcoming new businesses to our Work Ready Community," said Daniel.
Kingsland Mayor Kenneth Smith, Commissioner Nisi Zell, Chairman County Commission David Rainer, JDA Executive Director David Keating, County Administrator Steve Howard, St. Marys Councilman John Morrissey, St. Marys Councilman Keith Post, Chamber President Christine Daniel TRF Capt. Richard Verbeke, Workforce Committee Chair Rachel Baldwin, St. Marys Councilman Chuck Trader and Georgia Work Ready Manager Fred McConnelnor's Office |
Reception in the College of Coastal GA Rotunda |
Fred McConnel, Patti Fort, Chairman David Rainer, Christine Daniel and Rachel Baldwin |
To view more photos please go to our Photo Gallery |
Ribbon Cuttings
Doc's House Chicken and Waffles
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The July Business After Hours sponsored & hosted by Magnolia Manor was a great success, just like the fried brownies! Thank you to Dianne Feine for her outstanding hospitality and great food. If you have not been out to Magnolia Manor to see the beautiful apartments, salt water spa, or to visit one of the many residents...please do so. Everyone would love to see you.
Our Members mingling |
Dianne Feine proudly displays her plaque |
Ambassador and Board Member Doug Cooper gives away some great door prizes from our members |
Military Community Affairs Committee Chair and Chamber Board Member Allen Eldridge thanks Coast Guardsman of the Month |
The August Business After Hours will be co-sponsored by Advance for Kids, Advance Learning Center and Miracle League of Camden County. The event will be hosted at the Kingsland Lions Baseball Park on Thursday, August 19th from 5-7pm. Please join us and support our sponsors and our newest members of the Chamber. All our Business After Hours provide us with great networking opportunities! 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 50-50 drawing.
For more photos from the Business After Hours go to the Chamber's Photo Gallery |
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Hire Work Ready
Overview
To help Georgia small businesses defray the cost of on-the-job training, the Governor's Office of Workforce Development (GOWD) and the Georgia Chamber of Commerce launched a new outreach program called Hire Work Ready. Utilizing American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) support, the program is designed to provide funding to small businesses - those employing 50 or fewer - that hire Work Ready Certified people to assist with costs associated with hiring and training of new workers.
Benefits of Hire Work Ready include:
Supporting Georgia's small businesses by defraying hiring and training costs
Creating demand among job seekers for earning a Work Ready Certificate
Showcasing the benefits of hiring Work ReadyCertified e
Operations
Small businesses can apply for Hire Work Ready funding at the Georgia Work Ready Web site
(www.gaworkready.org). Approved business owners will be provided with information on using
Georgia Work Ready in their hiring process and be given access to an exclusive database of Work R
eady Certified job seekers.
Small businesses will be eligible to save $250 for each certified Work Ready individual hired (the businesses can save up to $1,250). GOWD estimates Hire Work Ready will encourage the hiring of 1,000 Work Ready Certified workers by as many as 400 firms. |
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Leadership Camden Alumni Enjoys "Success Series"
The 3rd "Success Series" sponsored by the Leadership Camden Alumni was held on July 17th at Dr. Fareed and Jayne Kadum's home on St. Simons Island. Many thanks to the Kadum's for opening their home to the group and making each of us feel as if we were family. Their hospitality was very much appreciated. Fareed & Jayne talked about their life together, their family and their successes. The love of family and each other was inspiring and both have accomplished so much and have given even more to the communities in which they live. We are lucky to have you both in our community and making a difference in the lives of others. Thank you for your hospitality.
Jayne & Dr. Fareed Kadum  | |
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New Member Welcome Breakfast
Please join us for the New Member Welcome Breakfast sponsored by Stein & Guy on Tuesday, August 24th from 8:00 - 9:15 am held at the Citizens State Bank Community Center off of Hwy 40 W, Kingsland. All members are invited to attend and welcome our new members to the Chamber and get an overview of how you can get the most from your Chamber investment.
Everyone will enjoy a tasty continental breakfast, meet our board, staff and Ambassadors of the Chamber, and most of all meeting other members of the business community. If you plan to attend, please send an email to info@camdenchamber.com to reserve your seat. See you there!
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You are Invited to Attend the Congressional Luncheon
The Chamber and many community leaders will be attending the Georgia Chamber's Annual Congressional Luncheon on Tuesday, August 17th held at the Georgia National Fairgrounds and Agricenter in Perry, GA. Tickets are $50 each. If you would like to attend, please email info@camdenchamber.com to reserve your seat. Thank you to Georgia Power for providing transportation for the trip.
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. Again, if you would like to reserve your seat contact the Chamber at 729-5840 or email us at info@camdenchamber.com. Tickets are $50. |
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Time is quickly running out to sign up at the "normal" registration rates. 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, mail it in, and reserve your spot at the Taste of Camden. The sooner you sign up the more money you will save. Normal booth registration and sponsorship registration ends August 31st.
There isn't a place in Camden where you can have over 800 people walk through your doors in a four hour period, where you can talk about your product and services and build your database. 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, Sonny's Real Pit Bar-B-Q, TC Pro Audio, TDS Telecom & Tribune & Georgian
Silver
Southeast Georgia Health System & WKBX-K-Bay 106.3 FM
Navy Federal Credit Union & Satilla Business Services |
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Chamber Member Milestones,
Congratulations & Welcome to Camden County!
Congratulations to George and Julie McCullough who are the proud parents of Mathew Gray McCullough. Mathew was born on July 13th and was 7lbs-6oz and healthy and handsome as ever!
Mathew Gray McCullough |
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Aerospace Missions Corporation attended the Farnborough International Air Show 2010 as part of the Georgia Delegation coordinated by the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD). The Georgia exhibit was awarded "Best of Show" in the small exhibit category at this year's event. Congratulations Rick for your successes!
Congratulations to Camden County High School for being recognized by Newsweek as one of the Best High Schools in the nation!
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Welcome to La Shon Butler of Howe Construction, Inc. They are proud to introduce La Shon Butler as the newest addition to their Roswell, Georgia office. Ms. Butler will be representing Howe as an outside sales representative utilizing her thirty years of financial institution experience to leverage new and exciting connections. For more details |
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