Week of February 27, 2012 Vol 6 Issue 9 |
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Upcoming Events
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February 28 Kiwanis Club Meetings FUMC Fellowship Hall 12 pm Chamber Executive Committee Meeting 4 pm March 1 Rotary Club Dr. Jeffrey Albrittin of Macon State at Prime Palate 12 pm CUMC 40 Days of Love Bible Study 7 pm March 2Always...Patsy Cline by The Backlot Players at the Rose 8 pm March 32012 Forsythia Pageant Jonah's Gigantic Pizza Party 6 pm Always...Patsy Cline 8 pm March 4Always...Patsy Cline 2 pm Hubbard Alumni Association, Kynette UMC 5 pm March 6Forsyth Monroe Kiwanis Club meeting 12 pm Forsythia Business 2 Business hosted by ERA-Connie R. Ham Middle Georgia Realty 5:30 pm Monroe County Board of Commissioners meeting 6 pm Forsyth City Council 7 pm March 7Eggs and Issues 2012 with the City of Forsyth 7:30 am Find locations and more information on these events on the Chamber Member Event CalendarSee the FullForsythia Calendar of Events HereDon't forget to wear your HELLO YELLOW buttons around town to win special prizes!!
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Welcome New Members
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Governmental Affairs Committee Update for Members
| To assist Chamber Member business owners in remaining current on legislative issues the Governmental Affairs committee of the Chamber offer the following links.
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Do you know what SPLOST is doing for our County?
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The Governmental Affairs Committee of the Chamber asks that you make an informed decision regarding the upcoming SPLOST vote on March 6. Come by the Chamber office to pick up your free yard signs to encourage others to vote.
To read more about the projects supported follow this link to read all of the details for the current SPLOST tax and what the upcoming tax in 2014 will provide in your area of the county or city. SPLOST information.
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The Forsythia Fashion Show tickets are now available online
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The 3rd Annual Forsythia Festival Fashion Show will be Thursday, March 8, at 6:30 pm at the Georgia Public Safety Training Center. Join your friends for exciting Entertainment, delicious Food and Fun Forsythia Fashions. Tickets are $20 and are available online or you can purchase from a member of the Forsythia Festival Committee, or pick up tickets at the Chamber office from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. The fashion show is sponsored by Georgia Athletics and Trophy Ford, with decorations provided by Flowers by Helen and Hair and Makeup by West Mane Salon. |
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Forsythia 5K & Fun Run Registration available online
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Spread the word that registration forms for the Forsythia 5K and 1 mile Fun Run at the Georgia Public Safety Training Center on Saturday, March 10, at 8 a.m. are available at the chamber office or online at http://www.forsythiafestival.com/5K.html and is now payable by credit card. Macon Tracks members receive a $1 discount on either registration.
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Forsyth's Black History Exhibit
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In honor of February being Black History month the Black History Exhibit is open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday at The Conley Building next to the Train Depot in Forsyth. This exhibit is a tribute to local African-American citizens who have contributed to the community. Rosemary Walker is available for tours after 1 p.m. The exhibit will be open through the Forsythia Festival.
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Donate Blood with Gresco and Win a Trip with Delta
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Join Gresco Utility Supply's Great Runway Getaway! Donate Blood at the Red Cross Blood Drive on Thursday, March 1, from 10 am to 2 p.m. in the Multi-purpose Room at Gresco Utility Supply at 1135 Rumble Road in Smarr. You will be entered into a drawing for one of three pairs of Roundtrip Delta Air Lines tickets. For more information call (478) 315-0850.
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Eggs and Issues with the City of Forsyth
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Register now for Eggs and Issues with the City of Forsyth. Join other members on Wednesday, March 7 at 7:30 a.m. at the the GA Public Safety Training Center in the staff dining room. Registration ends on the Friday prior to the event so click here to register by March 2 at 4 p.m..
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Win $500 or $250 Cash at FaithFest
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Registration is open for FaithFest and available online. Sponsored by Tolbert & Associates, FaithFest is an amateur singing competition celebrating music, faith, and our community. The competition is part of the annual Forsythia Festival held during the second weekend of March. This competition celebrates faith-based music through all styles with cash prizes for Adult and Youth categories. Visit http://www.forsythiafestival.com/faithfest.html for more details or to register online. Only 15 performers are accepted and the slots for youth and adults are nearly full so if you are thinking about entering don't wait. Special appearances by Logan Smith and Voices of Hope Women's Choir. Free admission with a Good Will Donation accepted during the event.
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"Always"...Patsy Cline presented by The Backlot Players at the Rose
| The Backlot Players, Inc. Presents the 2012 Forsythia Festival Musical Show. Written and Originally Directed by Ted Swindley - based on a true story. A musical play about county singer, Patsy Cline, and a friend. Starring Kelli Gilstrap as Patsy and Sandy Watson as Louise. All Tickets are $15.00. and available at The Welcome Center/Chamber of Commerce, Smart Shoppes on the Square, and at the Door. Showtimes are Friday and Saturday, March 2 and 3 at 8 pm and Sunday, March 4 at 2:00 pm. Get the flyer.
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Forsythia Pageant this Saturday
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Don't miss your opportunity to support the up and coming youth of Forsyth and Monroe County by attending the Forsythia Pageant. The pageant was started in order to give young Forsythians a place to showcase their hometown spirit. The Forsythia Pageant is a place where young girls and boys can participate in the celebration of their hometown and be more involved. The pageant will be at the GA Public Safety Training Center Auditorium, March 3 with judging 0 - 6 Pageant judging at 10 a.m. and 7 - 21 Pageant judging at 2 p.m. Visit the website for more details.
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Writer says "God uses people as Angels..."
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Check out this fabulous letter the Chamber received praising Watts Service Center and Miss LeAnn's excellent Customer Service skills. Although we provided the letter to Reporter we wanted to this share with our members. Even though we all know what a wonderful, friendly community we live in, it is very special when it is recognized by one of the thousands of travelers that use our exits everyday. Read the letter.
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Forsythia merchandise depicting 25th anniversary logo now available
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Show your support for the 25th anniversary Forsythia Festival. T-shirts and collectible pins are now available at the Welcome Center and banks in Forsyth. Drop by BB&T, Monroe County Bank, Robins Federal Credit Union, or The Farmer's Bank to get your T-shirts or pins. T-shirts are $10 each for youth through XL adult sizes, $12 each for 2x and 3x sizes. The 25th anniversary festival pins bearing the beautiful logo painted by local well known artist Gloria Joy are only $5 each.
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Business2Business hosted by ERA Mid GA Realty
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Don't miss the yellowest, business networking event of the Forsythia Festival, join ERA Connie R. Ham Middle GA Realty for Business2Business on Tuesday, March 6 from 5:30 to 7 pm. Bring plenty of business cards as you are sure to give them all away to new contacts you will make at this event.
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Forsythia Festival Golf Tournament
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The Exchange Club of Forsyth hosts the Forsythia Festival Golf Tournament at Forsyth Golf Course on Friday, March 9. Full package per player is $60, which includes entry fee, lunch and two mulligans.
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Mary Persons FFA Alumni Raffles Half A Cow!
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Mary Person's FFA Alumni is selling raffle tickets to win a half a cow. It is a show cow that was raised by an FFA member. Price is $20 per ticket or 6 tickets for $100. Drawing will be held at the Forsythia Festival on March 11. Winner will have the opportunity to direct the butcher on the types of cuts they wish to have. Proceeds will go towards the purchase of a new truck and livestock trailer for use by the FFA livestock show team to take the animals to various shows. Tickets can be purchased by going to David White at Forsyth Feed Store, Patrice Kerner at GPSTC, any FFA Alumni member or at the Festival at the FFA livestock corner.
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Pre-K Registration for Monroe County Schools
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Pre-K registration for Monroe County Schools will be held March 8, 2012 for Hubbard Elementary, T.G. Scott Elementary, and K.B. Sutton Elementary, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Parents should register at the Board of Education's Auditorium at 25 Brooklyn Avenue in Forsyth. School districts will be determined at the time of registration. Parents must bring proof of their child's age and residency to complete registration. Placement is on a first come, first serve basis with completed registration. For more information, please contact Monroe County Board of Education at 478-994-2031 or download the flyer.
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Public Safety Complex Commemoration Ceremony
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You are invited to a Commemoration Ceremony for the Paul H. Josey, Jr. Public Safety Complex honoring those in service at the time of construction. The ceremony will take place at the Paul H. Josey, Jr. Public Safety Complex on Friday, March 9, 2012. Beginning at 2pm, the ceremony will include the unveiling of the newly installed commemorative name plaque.
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Second Annual Adorable Reader Contest for Monroe Reads
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Monroe Reads with Ferst participants are encouraged to join us for the Second Annual Adorable Reader Contest in March. We hope everyone will stop by Shoppes on the Square to vote for the readers March 9,10, and 11 during the Forsythia Festival! Visitors may view the adorable pictures and cast a ballot for their favorite for just a dollar a vote. A special prize package will be given to the children that receive the most votes in their age category (0 - 1, 2 - 3, 4 - 5). Read more details... |
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Pipe Organ Concert at FUMC
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Forsyth United Methodist Church presents J. Gregg Bunn, Organist, in concert in the Sanctuary Friday, March 16 at 7 p.m. Everyone is invited, for more details please call (478)994-5706 or email revken@bellsouth.net.
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Trust Brief News from Better Business Bureau of Central Georgia
| The Trust Brief News offers advice and articles for small business owners including Trends & Trust, Customer Satisfaction & Marketing, Management & Leadership and Funding and Finance.
9 Tips for Handling Hostile Customers
Let them vent. Go out of your way to be kind. Speak slower than seems natural. Those are just a few of the tips experts offer for dealing with angry customers without getting furious yourself, writes Kelly Gurnett. Other advice: Genuinely apologize, try to listen for the real problem beneath the emotion, and when it's time to draw a line and be firm. Read more articles.
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Small Business Development Centers StartSMART Program
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Owning your own business is the American dream. Building it to withstand the test of time requires a unique set of tools-and a lot of hard work. SBDC StartSMART will show you the way.
Beginning Friday, April 13th, the Macon SBDC office is offering the SBDC StartSMART program to entrepreneurs.
SBDC StartSMART was developed by The Georgia SBDC Network and includes the work of renowned author Rhonda Abrams and other leading experts. Designed specifically for new entrepreneurs, SBDC StartSmart provides the resources and support to launch your company and put your dreams within reach. SBDC StartSMART will help you launch a business built for today's challenging times. In just 8 three-hour sessions, learn to evaluate and implement your vision by creating a thorough, well researched strategic plan. Download the flyer here.
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