Week of June 18, 2012 Vol 6 Issue 25 |
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Upcoming Events
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June 19
Forsyth Summer Camp at Okinawan Karate School
Self Defense
8 am
Monroe County Board of Commissioners Meeting
9 am
Kiwanis Club
12 pm
Chamber Executive Committee Meeting
4 pm
Forsyth City Council
7 pm
June 20
Forsyth Summer Camp at Okinawan Karate School Self Defense
8 am
June 21
Forsyth Summer Camp at Okinawan Karate School American Gladiator
8 am
Rotary Club
12 pm
Business After Hours
at H&R Block
5:30 pm
Evening with Grits Cafe
6:30 pm
June 22
Forsyth Summer Camp at Okinawan Karate School Samuari
8 am
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Your weekly E-Connected Newsletter is sponsored by
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Business After Hours hosted by H&R Block
| Join the Chamber of Commerce and other Members this Thursday, June 21 at 5:30pm for the monthly networking event being hosted by H&R Block at 138 N. Lee Street, Forsyth, GA. (in the Plantation Hills Shopping Center) Refreshments are served and there will be a drawing for door prizes. Be sure to bring your business cards to drop in the fish bowl as well as to share with new acquaintances as you network with other Members.
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An Evening with Grits Cafe
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Please join Wayne and Terry Wetendorf for a champagne reception followed by a four course dinner with wine pairing, featuring Grits Café menu favorites mixed with Chef Wayne's summer specialties. All prepared and served by the Grits Café Team.
Dinner with wine pairing - Suggested donation $150 per person
Dinner without wine - Suggested donation $100 person
(Gratuity not included)
Cash or check only (please make checks payable to "Friends to Rebuild Grits Café")
Reservations required - seating is limited. Please call Leslie at 478-508-5231 to book your reservation.
Sponsored by "Friends to Rebuild Grits Café" at The Armory Ballroom Blue Room 484 1st Street, Macon, GA, Thursday, June 21st 6:30 - 9:30pm.
They hope to see you there, however if you're unable to join them, they ask that you please consider making a donation to the
"Friends to Rebuild Grits Café" account at Monroe County Bank, 1 East Main Street, Forsyth, GA 31029
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OKS Summer Camp This Week
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Okinawan Karate School hosts Forsyth Summer Camp this week. Call 478-994-0160 for pricing. Meet at 8am at the Okinawan Karate School at 20 East Johnston Street in Forsyth.
Tuesday, June 19th: Self Defense.
Tuesday will not only be FUN and EDUCATIONAL, but it might just be a "life saver." Students will not only work on self defense techniques for every day encounters such as BULLYING and STRANGER DANGER, they will also learn about every day safety.
Field Trip: Grand Theater in Macon. Bring $3 which includes movie, popcorn and drink!
Wednesday, June 20th: Ninja Skills.
Students will be learning today what it takes to be an elite Ninja! Balance, focus and extreme movements only begin to tell the story that will unfold in this exciting camp! Do YOU have what it takes to train like an actual Ninja?
Thursday, June 21st: American Gladiator.
OKS "contestants" will go up against other OKS "gladiators" in a series of contest what will challenge their physical strength and endurance. This day will bring new and exciting challenges while improving their martial arts skills. You WON'T want to miss this!
Friday, June 22nd: Samuari.
This is your chance to explore history through the ancient art of laido (sword). Students will learn and refine this truly special art using a practice wooden sword (bokken.) Learn basic cuts, strikes, defensive moves, as well as the cool modern moves! Field Trip: Outdoor Extreme Trip! You will get dirty. 4-Wheeler? Bring old clothes!
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Okinawan Karate School Classes for Summer
| Summer Special: 8 weeks of classes, 1 private lesson with a certified instructor, 1 free martial arts uniform, 2 free buddy passes, and 1 family pass all for only $129! Call Okinawan Karate School
478-994-0160.
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Pasta & Print with Infinity Network Solutions
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Do you know how much printing costs your organization each year? If you don't, odds are good you are spending way more than you should and are getting an inferior product to boot. Join us to learn the benefits of fixed-cost, managed print services. Plan to attend the Pasta & Print Luncheon seminar, Thursday, June 28, at 11:00am to 1:00pm at Natalia's, 201 N. Macon Street, Macon, GA. Don't forget someone in attendance will win an IPAD2 just follow this link to register.
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GA Chamber of Commerce Support of TSPLOST for Connect Georgia
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On July 31, Georgians across the state will have the opportunity to truly control their region's economic future. With passage of the regional transportation referendum, local communities will be able to raise funds and begin work on specific transportation projects in their area - projects selected and managed by local officials with every penny collected staying within the region. *The Georgia Chamber - traditionally opposed to any tax increases - believes the transportation referendum is the most effective way to ensure long-term job creation and economic investment in every part of the state. Read full details... |
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Paw Print Classic Tournament is Just Around the Corner
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Let us take your business out to the ballpark with the Mary Persons Fast Pitch Booster Club! The 2012 Paw Print Classic Softball Tournament will be July 16-20 when approximately 25 softball teams from all over Georgia will be playing at the Monroe County Rec Department. This is a great opportunity to showcase your business to the players, their families, and fans. This is only available to Chamber members, so don't miss this great opportunity.
If you would like to include a giveaway in girls' goodie bags, we need 300 items from you by July 8, 2012.
Some great ideas include the following:
pens
notepads
ponytail holders
snacks
safety pins
sunscreen
headbands
band aids/first-aid kits
sewing kits
tissues
paper fans
water bottles fingernail files
shopping coupons
antibacterial lotion
Be sure your business is included in this great marketing opportunity.
Thanks for your support!
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GA Initiative Community Housing brought to you by Dept. of Community Affairs
| Having vibrant neighborhoods with an adequate supply of safe, decent and affordable housing is essential
to any community's economic vitality. Since 2004, the Georgia Initiative for Community Housing (GICH),
a partnership of the Georgia Municipal Association, Georgia Department of Community Affairs and the
University of Georgia Housing and Demographics Research Center, has been helping communities across
Georgia address their housing and community development needs. Interested cities are encouraged to attend an informational webinar on July 12th and submit a letter of intent by July 31st. Applications are due by September 7, 2012. Five cities will be selected for participation, and these will be announced in November.
Learn more about the GICH program by visiting the GICH booth in the Exhibit Hall at the GMA Annual
Convention in Savannah on Saturday June 23rd at 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. or Sunday June 24th at 9:00a.m. - 1:30p.m. or by participating in the webinar on July 12th at 9:30 a.m. For questions, or to RSVP for the webinar, contact Karen Tinsley at 706.542.4949 or klt@uga.edu. We look forward to working with you on this Initiative. Click here to print the letter with all details of the meeting and registration.
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Community Planning Institute: Planning and Zoning D.C.A. Workshop
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What?
A two-day training program in planning concepts and procedures conducted by prominent planning and legal professionals.
Course completion provides participants a "Certificate of Achievement" granted by the Georgia Planning Association (GPA) and the Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA). Sessions include:
- The Role of the Planning Commissioner - The role of the Planning Commissioner in working with your community's citizens and governing body to define and implement the community's vision for the future.
- Your Comprehensive Plan - A look at what makes up your community's comprehensive plan.
- The Good, the Bad and the Legal - Covers the importance of the comprehensive plan as a legal basis for decision-making as well as the latest legal issues in planning and zoning.
- Implementation Tools - Discusses regulatory and non-regulatory tools available to local governments to implement the comprehensive plan.
- How to Use Your Plan Effectively - How to use your plan to make effective decisions, showcasing the Newton County experience.
- Cypress County - A hands-on exercise that allows participants to discuss and work through real-world type planning decisions.
When? August 10-11, 2012, 8:30 am Friday through 4:00 pm Saturday, Friday Registration/Sign In: 8:30 - 9:00am
Please contact Unicoi directly for lodging reservation at number shown on registration form.Click here to read the flyer and print these details.
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