Salisbury Area 
 Chamber of Commerce 
 
News & Notes 
   
 

July 9, 2012                   Issue #213

 

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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, July 24 at noon at the Chamber. If you would like to attend please contact Kim Dyess, Delmarva Shredding & Recycling, [email protected], 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).

Soles for Seniors Walk

August 1 is the date for the 13th annual Soles for Seniors Walk to Promote Healthy Seniors. MAC Inc, the area agency on aging for the lower 4 counties of the eastern shore is again sponsoring this fun event. All monies raised go into the Senior Emergency Fund. This fund is used to help needy seniors to purchase eye glasses, hearing aids, etc. those items not usually covered by medicare or other insurances. The walk will again be at the Center of Salisbury, beginning at 10 am, but come early to enjoy the vendors. The after party will be in the food court from 11-1. Shelley Abbott is master of ceremonies as only she can, there are lots of door prizes and prizes for those who raise the most money. Two categories, individual and businesss or organization. For more information contact Donna Blackwell at MAC Inc. 410-742-0505 ext 137.

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.

 

Ward Museum - Photography Market Place

The Ward Museum of Wildfowl Art, Salisbury University, hosts a Photography Market Place in conjunction with the second annual Art In Nature Photo Festival, August 10-12. The Photography Market Place provides a venue for nature photographers to showcase and sell their fine art photography. Single spaces for the Market Place are first come, first serve and cost $25 for the weekend. Each space includes one 6-foot-by-30-inch table and two chairs. Vendor setup is 8-10 a.m. Saturday, August 11, with hours of operation from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday. For more information call 410-742-4988, ext. 120, or visit the Ward Museum Web site at www.wardmuseum.org

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 [email protected].

MAC Inc. Jolly Roger Family Fun Day 

MAC Incorporated, the Area Agency on Aging, will host its annual "Family Fun Day" fundraiser at Jolly Roger Amusement Park, 29th St and Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD, Saturday, July 28 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tickets are $25.00 and are now on sale. Advance tickets only. This is a Rain or Shine event. Proceeds benefit MAC's health and wellness programs. MAC is a United Way Agency.

For tickets or information call 410-742-0505 extension 113 or email [email protected].

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.

 

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

 

Patriot Golf Tournament to Benefit Wounded Warriors Project

On Friday, August 10, 2012, a golf tournament will be held to benefit the Wounded Warriors Project at the Ocean City Golf Club - Newport Bay in Berlin, MD. Registration is at noon and shotgun is a 1pm. There will be an awards banquet and pig roast at 6pm. Registration is $100 per player and includes 18 holes of golf with cart included, box lunch and pig road at the Awards Banquet, "Believe in Heros" gift bag and many great prizes. For more information contact Ruth Jones at 410-860-1494. Wounded Warrior Project is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to honor and empower wounded warriors.

Networking Opportunities

 

Business After Hours: 
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)

 

Wednesday, July 25, 2012
University of Maryland, Wicomico Extension Office
5:00-7:00 PM
(28647 Old Quantico Rd., Salisbury, MD 21802)

 

Ribbon Cuttings:
Wednesday, July 11, 2012
Core First Fitness
4:30 PM
(402- J South Brown Street, Fruitland, MD 21826)
Followed by Business After Hours 

Thursday, July 12, 2012
Delmarva Management Group
4:30 PM
(540 Riverside Dr., Ste 16, Salisbury, MD 21801)

Tuesday, July 17, 2012
Schwartz Orthodontics
12:00 PM
(31454 Winterplace Parkway, Salisbury, MD 21804)
 
Friday, July 20, 2012
Downtown Wellness Associates
4:30 PM
(100 North Division St, Salisbury, MD 21801) 

 

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.

 

Youth Photography Club Field Outing

The Ward Museum of Wildfowl Art, Salisbury University, hosts a field excursion to the Assateague Island [email protected] by Wednesday, July 25.

State Park and National Seashore, 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., Saturday, July 28th. This outing, led by photographer Bill Wallen, targets nature photography and is for photographers of all skill levels between the ages 13- 20. Throughout the day he will be demonstrating techniques for improving photography skills, and providing one on one help for those in attendance.Participants will meet at the Ward Museum at 8:00 a.m. and will bring their own cameras, lenses and tripods. An assortment of Nikon lenses, from wide angle to 600 mm will be available for students with compatible cameras. There is no cost for the workshop. Registration and signed release forms on file are required.
To register or for more information, call 410-742-4988, ext. 110, or e-mail

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 [email protected]

 

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

Trivia Night

Greene Turtle

7:15pm

Contact [email protected]

 

Friday 7/27

Cornhole Tournament & BBQ Social

Mill Pond Village

5:30-8:30pm

Contact [email protected]

 

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 [email protected]

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 [email protected] 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.

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 [email protected].

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.
       
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Chamber Contacts
Salisbury Area
Chamber of Commerce
144 E. Main Street
P.O. Box 510
Salisbury, MD 21803-0510

Phone: 410-749-0144
 Fax: 410-860-9925
    
  
Sandy Fitzgerald-Angello
Chamber President
 
Bradley A. Bellacicco
Executive Director 
[email protected]
  
Shannon Mitchell
Communications & Events 
[email protected]

Clay Tarpley
Membership
[email protected]
  
Donna Griffith
Finance
[email protected]

  

Sophia Smecker
Media & Public Relations
[email protected]  

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