FMCCOC Masthead

Week of January 30, 2012 Vol 6 Issue 5           
Staying Connected
Legislative Updates
Grannie's Ribbon Cutting
2011 Foodies Vote Now
40 Days of Love
SPLOST at Eggs & Issues
The Spiral Staircase
Apparel Authority Specials
Valentine Date Night
Hello Yellow Kick Off
Black tie Gala at Hubbard
Forsythia Gala
4H S.A.F.E. Team
Tides of Fear Video
Upcoming Events

January 31
Forsyth Monroe
 Kiwanis Club
12 pm

Deadline to vote for the Foodies for Chamber Members

February 2
Rotary Club
12pm

February 5
Hubbard Alumni Association
5pm

February 7
Kiwanis Club Meetings
12pm

Monroe County Commission
6pm

Forsyth City Council
7pm

February 8
Eggs and Issues with Monroe County
7:30am


Welcome New Members
H&R Block

Grannie's Country Buffet
Your weekly E-Connected Newsletter is sponsored by

Newsletter Sponsor Infinity Network Solutions
   Check out the Infinity Newsletter
Governmental Affairs Update to the Community
To assist Monroe County business owners in remaining current on legislative issues the Governmental Affairs committee of the Chamber offer the following links.

Ga Chamber Legislative Scorecard


Ribbon Cutting at Grannies Country Buffet
Join the Chamber and other chamber Members at 3pm Wednesday, February 1 at Grannie's Country Buffet for a Ribbon cutting and to welcome them to the community. Grannie's serves good ole down home country cooking at one price including your drink and dessert. Open 11am to 8 pm, Monday through Saturday. Grannie's is affiliated with Tim's Country Kitchen in Griffin which we've heard was worth the drive by several of our members. Now we have our very own here in Forsyth.

2011 Foodies Last Day to Vote January 31
The Foodie awards are once again open for voting and there are four Chamber members represented, Grits Café, Jonah's on Johnston, Molly's Café, and the Rose Theater. You must vote by January 31 so please visit the site and vote for your favorites at http://maconfood.com/webform/2011-foodie-award-nominees.

 

CUMC 40 Days of Love Bible Study

Christ United Methodist Church is starting a new Bible study titled "40 Days of Love: We were made for Relationships." This study will start February 2 at 7:00 PM and run until March 8 meeting every week on Thursday at the church. Some workbooks are available for a cost of $6.99 each so sign up soon to reserve yours. Workbooks are also available at saddlebackresources.com. Contact Betsy Newton at 478-474-3974 to sign up or to ask questions concerning the study. CUMC is located at 417 North Frontage Road in Forsyth. For more info please contact the church office by phone: (478) 994-1232 or email: christunite58660@bellsouth.net. Find them on Facebook!

 

Eggs and Issues with Monroe County
Come to another networking opportunity provided for members by the Chamber. The February 8 Eggs and Issues at the GA Public Safety Training Center will be hosted by Monroe County and the topic will be the upcoming SPLOST tax and how Monroe County will be affected if it passes or not. The event begins at 7:30am and is $15 general admission or $10 for Chamber members. Register here...
The Spiral Staircase

The Backlot Players, Inc. present The Spiral Staircase by F. Andrew Leslie.  This murder/drama is based on David O. Selznick's famous motion picture by Mel Dinelli. Read More... 

 

Apparel Authority offers discounts on shirts
Check out the latest Apparel Authority sales flier. They are offering a great deal on shirt specials for your teams or employees.
 
Valentine date night childcare
Christ United Methodist Church is offering FREE baby sitting on Tuesday, February 14th from 6:00-9:00 PM for ages 6 months to 11 years. Space is limited for this event so call 478-994-8854 between 10:00 AM & 6:00 PM to make your reservations today. CUMC is located at 417 North Frontage Road in Forsyth. For more info please contact the church office by phone: (478) 994-1232 or email: christunite58660@bellsouth.net.

Hello Yellow Forsythia Festival Kickoff
 Kick off the festival by painting the town yellow! Come by Dairy Queen at 200 North Lee Street from 11 AM-2 PM, get your car painted, purchase festival merchandise, and get forsythia wreaths and bows to decorate your home and business. If you would like your business decorated for the festival, click here to submit a request.

 

Black Tie Gala at Hubbard

The Hubbard Alumni Association is hosting its 2012 Annual Black Tie Fundraising Gala Saturday, February 18, at 6pm at the Georgia Public Safety Training Center in Forsyth. Tickets are $50 per person. Our fundraising gala is to benefit the scholarships given to graduating Mary Persons seniors and to complete the restoration of our National Historic Hubbard Dormitory.
 

Forsythia Gala - Celebrating 25 years of the Forsythia Festival
This year marks the 25th anniversary of the festival and plans are being made to make it extra special! Come celebrate 25 years of our community's Forsythia Festival on Saturday, February 25, the Chamber in partnership with Monroe County Bank will be hosting an elegant formal evening filled with food, music, and dancing featuring Cruise Control! Tickets are $50 per person and only available at Monroe County Bank. Read More...
4-H S.A.F.E. Team in Monroe County
One of the Georgia 4-H Programs offered to participants encompasses the S.A.F.E. Shotgun Team.  The S.A.F.E. team members need assistance to help defray the cost of practices and competitions. Sponsorship/Donations would help offset the costs of purchasing special traps, targets, ammunition, team T-shirts, tent, a trailer for storage during season, etc. Donations in any amount would be greatly appreciated and certainly help purchase items that are required so that these 4-H'ers can fully enjoy the educational and recreational opportunity. Your contribution is Tax Deductible under IRS Code 501(c)(3). Read the full letter from 4-H.
 
Anne B. Jones Tides of Fear video
Dr. Anne B. Jones has a wonderful video promoting her book check it out at

http://animoto.com/play/uRm1o6krO8BvWLwqPTeBBQ

 

Join Our Mailing List!           Find us on Facebook