{SACC} News & Notes June 25 , 2012 #212

Salisbury Area

Chamber of Commerce

News & Notes

June 25, 2012 Issue #212

"Get Connected"

The Green Team Recycling Meeting

The Green Team, formerly the Salisbury Area Chamber Recycling Committee, is on the move and looking to educate the community. You are invited to attend their next committee meeting on Tuesday, June 26 at noon at the Chamber. If you would like to attend please contact Kim Dyess, Delmarva Shredding & Recycling, kdyess@delmarvashredding.com, or call the Chamber at 410-749-0144.

SACC Awarded With 4-Star Accreditation

The Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that after a comprehensive self-review, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce has once again awarded us with 4-Star Accreditation. This prestigious honor puts us among the top 3% of the 7,000 chambers nationwide. SACC has earned Accreditation since 1966 and is the only accredited chamber in Maryland. This past year, the staff, board, and volunteers of the chamber spent countless hours completing the Accreditation process. Our task: demonstrate competency in 9 core areas ranging from finance to facilities.The only national program recognizing chambers for their effective organizational procedures and community involvement, Accreditation allows us to renew, improve, and promote sound business practices, policies, and procedures.

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College Student Discount Program

The Chamber is once again looking for businesses interested in participating in the College Student Discount Program. Annually, Salisbury University, Wor-Wic Community College and University of Maryland Eastern Shore students contribute well over $300 million to the local economy. By taking advantage of the College Student Discount Program, businesses can expand their stake in the college market. Members are encouraged to welcome college students into the community and offer a discount or free gift to thank them for supporting the local economy.

Call Sophia Smecker at 410-749-0144 to participate or visit www.salisburyarea.com to download a registration form. Current and new participants must fill out a registration form.

Welcoming New Teachers

The Workforce Development Committee is once again stuffing bags to welcome new teachers to our community. These bags will be delivered to Wicomico County teachers at their kick off breakfast in August. Bags will also be delivered to members schools including: Salisbury Christian School, Salisbury School and Wicomico Day School. We would love to provide even more goodies and community information (advertising specialties and discount coupons) than we have in the past. Historically we have found that a large percentage of these teachers are new to the area and not just new to teaching. This will be one of the first contacts that they will have with our business community. We feel it is important to make them feel welcome as well as educate them on our area businesses and our area in general. The product, coupon or promotional item should be available for the Chamber by August 3, 2012. If you are interested in helping with this project in any way, please contact Brad at the Chamber for further information (410-749-0144).

Salisbury Chamber of Commerce & City of Salisbury to Host Concert

On Friday, July 6, the Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce & The City of Salisbury are sponsoring an evening of music by the 78th Army Band, from 7:00pm to 9:00pm on the steps of the City/County Office building, on the corner of Main & Division streets. The 78th Army band was formed in August of 1943 and played for troops during World War II, all over Europe. Currently, the band calls Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, NJ "home", and they will be playing several shows in the area surrounding the Fourth of July. Bring your family, your friends, and your lawn chairs for a great summertime evening of music in downtown Salisbury. For more information, contact the Chamber of Commerce at 410/749-0144

Community Garden - Beautification Committee

Anyone interested in working on the development of a community garden for Salisbury is welcome to join the Chamber's Beautification Committee in making plans. Developing the structure under which it will operate is currently beginning to be worked on. A possible location has been identified and logistics are being considered. If you have interest in seeing a community garden in Salisbury, or if you are interested in being one who has a plot in the garden, feel free to contact Donna Griffith at 410-749-0144 at the Chamber or a Beautification Committee member.

Arabian Nights Performed by New Moon Theatre

The Centre Branch of Wicomico Public Library presents "Arabian Nights" performed by New Moon Theatre at the Centre Branch on Saturday, June 30th at 2 p.m., and again at 6 p.m. in Billy Gene Jackson Park in Salisbury. Join Laila, an Arab-American fifth-grader, as she discovers the stories that have enchanted children and adults in the Middle East for more than a thousand years. The Centre Branch is located in the Centre at Salisbury mall, near the Chuck E. Cheese's entrance. Visit us on the web at www.wicomicolibrary.org or call 410-546-5397 for more information.

RiverWalk Cleanup Project 2012

Is your company interested in making the Salisbury RiverWalk a cleaner, more beautiful place? We are looking for any local business that are interested in donating a few hours of their time for the clean-up project along RiverWalk Park. This is an ideal community service project which allows employee teams to work together outside of the business setting. The Chamber is seeking a different company each month willing to provide 5-10 people. A photo will be taken before and after the cleanup, which will be published in the next issue of the "Business Journal." Supplies and lunch will also be provided for your employees. For further information, please contact Donna at 410-749-0144 or Donna@salisburyarea.com.

Wicomico Public Library Summer Reading Kickoff

The kickoff is so big this year that it will be held in two locations! Both events start at 10:30 am on Wednesday, June 27th, one at the

Main Library and one at the Shorebirds Stadium. Jim & Suzanne will dance and sing their way into our theme, "Dream Big, READ!" at the Main Library, along with our library mascot Sneaks the Cat. Meanwhile the Friends of Wicomico Public Library will be at the Shorebirds game sponsoring Summer Camp Day and celebrating reading by giving the first 1500 fans a Friends tote bag to carry all their books in!

Dementia Care Training for Health Care Providers

The Alzheimer's Association will be offering the state required 5-hour and 2-hour dementia training courses for Assisted Living providers on Thursday July 12, 2012 at The Village at Harbor Pointe Assisted Living in Salisbury. The 2 hour "refresher" course will be held from 10am - 12noon, and the 5-hour course will be from 10am - 4pm. The cost is $45 per person for the 5-hour course, and $25 for the 2-hour program. This fee includes program materials and light refreshments. Lunch is on your own.

Pre-registration is required, seating is limited. Please contact Amy Schine, Education Consultant at 410.749.4940 for more information and registration.

Summer Concert Series at Trap Pond State Park

Enjoy free concerts at Trap Pond State Park through Delaware State Parks' Summer Concert Series. The concert series presents a diverse lineup of family-friendly performances every Friday evening. The concerts are held at 6:30 p.m. at the Baldcypress Nature Center, and refreshments will be sold by the Trap Pond Partners. Park entry fees are in effect. Trap Pond State Park is located at 33587 Baldcypress Lane in Laurel, DE. More information about Trap Pond is available by calling (302) 875-5163. A full concert line-up and additional information is available at destateparks.com/summer-concert.

June 29 Double Tap Country

July 6 Rob E. Lutz Elvis

July 13 Whirled Peas American Roots

July 20 Bad Juju Blues

July 27 No Stringz Attached Rock

August 3 Willow Brook Pop

August 10 Moe Stringz Acoustic Rock

August 17 Fossil Band Country

August 24 Angela Natrin Acoustic

August 31 Rusted Axle Folk

Big Brothers, Big Sisters Annual Eastern Shore Golf Classic

The Golf Classic will be held on Monday, July 9 at River Marsh Gold Club at the Chesapeake Regency in Cambridge. Registration begins at 11 AM and shotgun start at 1 PM. Registration required by June 15. For more information visit www.biglittle.org

Networking Opportunities

Business After Hours:

Wednesday, June 27th, 2012

Atlantic Pawn & Finance

5:00-7:00 PM

(10977 State St., Delmar, DE 19940)

Ribbon Cutting before BAH

Wednesday, July 11, 2012

Core First Fitness

5:00-7:00 PM

(402- J South Brown Street, Fruitland, MD 21826)

Ribbon Cutting before BAH

Thursday, July 19th, 2012

Herl's Bath & Tile Solutions

5:00-7:00 PM

(31440 Winterplace Pwky., Salisbury, MD 21804)

Ribbon Cuttings:

Wednesday, June 27th, 2012

Atlantic Pawn & Finance

4:30 PM

(10977 State St., Delmar DE 19940)

Followed by Business After Hours

Wednesday, July 11, 2012

Core First Fitness

4:30 PM

(402- J South Brown Street, Fruitland, MD 21826)

Followed by Business After Hours

General Membership Luncheon

Thursday, July 19, 2012

Noon-1:15 pm at the Holiday Inn & Conference Center

New Member Reception

Wednesday, July 18, 2012

11:30am-1:00pm at the Salisbury Chamber of Commerce

Please R.S.V.P. to the Chamber for these events.

Hiring Our Heros Veterans Job Fair

Join us June 29, 2012 from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM, for a job fair for veteran job seekers, active duty military members, Guard and Reserve members, and military spouses, on the Eastern Shore of Virginia at Nandua High School, 26350 Lankford Highway in Onley, Virginia. This event will be a one-of-a-kind FREE hiring fair for both employers and job seekers. Workshops for job seekers will be held the morning of the fair. Register at HoH.GreatJob.net for more

information. If you need assistance registering, please contact us at hiringourheroes@uschamber.com.

Upcoming Jaycees Events

Monday 7/16

Membership Meeting

Salisbury Chamber of Commerce

7:00 Social Time, 7:30 Meetings, $1 Tacos afterward

a short mid-year meeting for new and old friends! Contact DrMike@salisburyjc.com

Wednesday 7/11, 7/18, 7/25

Trivia Night

Greene Turtle

7:15pm

Contact KristinSmith@salisburyjc.com

Friday 7/27

Cornhole Tournament & BBQ Social

Mill Pond Village

5:30-8:30pm

Contact KristinSmith@salisburyjc.com

August Events

Saturday 8/11

3rd Annual Super Soap Box Spectacular

City of Salisbury Parking Garage Downtown

Noon to 3pm

Spectators welcome! Free admission!

$10 entry fee per racer (of any age)

Contact Ashley@salisburyjc.com

Poplar Hill Mansion August Events

The Friends of Poplar Hill Mansion invite you to two fun events for August. On Thursday, August 23, from 5-7, Poplar Hill Mansion will host a historic Happy hour Wine and Cheese tasting. Come after work, and sample the fine wines of Fenwick Wine Cellars and Cabot's cheese. R.S.V.P. to curator@poplarhillmansion.org or call 410 749 1776. Cost is $10.00 per person.

Celebrate our freedom on Sunday August 26 from 1-4, when Poplar Hill Mansion, hosts a War of 1812 Bicentennial Celebration. Experience history walking through Poplar Hill Mansion, believed to be the only house still standing in Salisbury from prior to the War of 1812. Wear period dress for more fun, have refreshments and enjoy the music of members of the Salisbury Symphony brass . This event is free, but donations are gratefully accepted. Our current restoration projects are the historic smokehouse and our Joshua Thurston, Clementi pianoforte. If you would like to help feed the hungry in Salisbury, you may drop off nonperishable food items.

Behavioral Health Summit - June 27th

Where: Wicomico Youth and Civic Center, 500 Glen Avenue, Salisbury, MD

When: June 27th from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm

This professional education conference is part of the Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene and the Maryland National Guard's vision for behavioral health professionals and clergy who are educated and equipped to support Service Members, Veterans, and their Families. Conference participants will have the opportunity to attend sessions on: Military Culture, Neurological Issues, Post Traumatic Stress, Suicide Prevention, Traumatic Brain Injury, Reintegration Issues, and more.

Registration: Space is limited. Registration is now open. Visit www.towson.edu/nationalguardexpo for more information and http://regonline.com/behavioralhealthsummitii to register.

Cost: There is a $30 registration cost in advance and $40 at the door to attend and registration is required. Lunch is included.

Free Dental Care to be Offered to the Public

Misson of Mercy is a two day free dental clinic being organized by members of the Eastern Shore Dental Society and other local volunteers for the weekend of March 13-17, 2013 at the Wicomico Youth & Civic Center. The focus of this mission is to provide treatment of immediate dental needs to the underserved populations on the Delmarva Peninsula. Anyone nineteen years of age or older is eligible to receive services including extractions, restoration (fillings) or cleanings. All of the treatment will be provided by volunteer board registered dental and medical professionals at no cost to those receiving care.For more information and to sign up to volunteer call 443-365-5776 or visit www.Eastershoremissionofmercy.org

Gospel Concert to Support Church Building Fund

Stella Award Nominee Earnest Pugh will perform on Saturday, August 4, 2012 at James M. Bennett Auditorium. Doors open at 4:15pm and the concert begins at 5pm. Tickets are $15 for adults 18 and older, $7 for children ages 6-17 and free for children under 5. For more information, please call 410-546-2014.

Alarm Engineering Employement Opportunity

We are currently seeking to fill an Inventory Control & Purchasing position at Alarm Engineering. We have a job posting on Monster.com as well as postings on some of the local job listing websites, yet I would also like to share this information with the Chamber Members. Please forward this email to anyone that you feel would be a good candidate for the position as described below. Resumes and/or inquiries about the position may be sent to Melanie Mason at mmason@alarmengineering.com.

AI&G Book Reading

The Art Institute & Gallery presents a reading of "The Octette Bridge Club" on Friday, June 29, 2012 at 7:30 at AI&G, The Plaza Building. Suggested donation is $20 and all proceeds will support the programs of AI&G. Doors open at 7pm, light refreshments will be served and wine is available by donation. For tickets and more information, call AI&G at 410-546-4748.