{SACC} News & Notes January 28, 2013 #225

Salisbury Area

Chamber of Commerce

News & Notes

January 28, 2013 Issue #225

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Salisbury Chamber to Hold Salisbury Election Debates

The Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce Political Committee in cooperation with Salisbury University has scheduled candidate debates prior to upcoming City of Salisbury Elections.

The primary election in the City of Salisbury takes place Tuesday, February 26, 2013.

On February 19, 2013, the Salisbury Chamber and Salisbury University will hold a "City Council Debate" at Perdue Hall (Room 156) on the Salisbury University campus from 7:00 to 8:30 pm.

On March 26, 2013, the Chamber/SU will hold a "Salisbury Elections Debate" in the Wicomico Room in Guerrieri University Center, Salisbury University Campus from 7:00 to 8:30 pm. Candidates appearing at this debate will include the two mayoral candidates, incumbent Mayor Jim Ireton and businessman/blogger Joe Albero.

In addition to the two mayoral candidates, the top two vote getters from both District One and District Two will debate leading up to the General Election on Tuesday, April 2, 2013.

The public is encouraged to submit questions for each debate via the Chamber's Facebook page or by e-mailing them to the Chamber (chamber@salisburyarea.com). Questions will be reviewed and a selection will be made and presented to the candidates during the debate as well as key questions pre-determined by the Chamber's Political Committee and Salisbury University. These debates are free and open to the public.

Chamber Hosts Record Keeping Workshop - February 19th

Date: Tuesday, February 19th

Time: 11:30 am - 1:00 pm

Location: Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce

Cost: $10/person (Includes lunch)

Instructor: Pat Wirthlin, Human Resources Director at BBSI

There are more than two dozen regulations that govern some aspect of employer recordkeeping and retention. What should you keep, and not keep, in your employees' personnel files? How long are you required to maintain these records? What records should never be retained? What do you do when an employee demands to see and make a copy of their personnel file?

Hosted by the SACC, this lunch and learn will answer these questions and address the best practices of maintaining and retaining employee-related records such as applications, background checks, work history, disciplinary notices, payroll data, medical information, and workplace injury records, to name a few.

Pat Wirthlin is the Human Resources Director at BBSI. She has a Bachelor's Degree in Business from the University of Minnesota, over 20 years' experience in human resources, and is certified as a Professional in Human Resources through the Society for Human Resources Management.

Salisbury Festival Planning Committee - Join us!

Save the date for the 31st Annual Salisbury Festival on April 26-28, 2013! The Chamber is currently looking for new volunteers to join the committee. The next meetings are February 6th and 20th, both at 4 pm at the Chamber. Please contact Shannon at chamber@salisburyarea.com for further details. Check out www.salisburyfestival.com for more info on the festival.

Winter Highlights

The Beautification Committee would like to highlight beautiful places and business that look great even during the winter months of the year.

Would you please take a moment right now and step outside, take one or two pictures of your lovely landscaping or another business that looks great. Then e-mail it to us. We will make a collage for our journal showing off the places that look so nice. It won't take long to take the photos, so would you do it right now? Thanks.

Send your photos marked Beautification to donnag@salisburyarea.com

Thank you!

Executive Women's Golf Association to Hold Networking Events at Chamber

If you're looking for an organization that helps you to easily learn, play and connect, you belong with EWGA! Founded in 1996, the Eastern Shore Chapter has 275 members, ranging from women who have never played before, social golfers, and competitive golfers, and represent all life stages and walks of life. It is part of a network of national chapters with 15,000 members throughout the United States. The February 13th event will be held from 5 - 7 p.m., and will give potential members an opportunity to learn about EWGA's organized golf events, leagues for all levels, "Nine & Dine" and other social events, business networking, mentoring programs, clinics, and tournaments.Please RSVP to Ruth Jones at 410-860-1494 to attend this event.

Discover Delmarva Relocation Magazine - New Rates

The Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce is gearing up to create its Discover Delmarva relocation magazine and has recently adjusted its rates. This publication is directly mailed to every chamber member, is included in relocation packets and placed in all high traffic areas throughout Wicomico County. Don't miss this great opportunity to reach thousands of potential customers. Click here for the updated media kit.

March Business Journal Theme -
Agri-Business

The next edition of the Business Journal's theme is Agri-Business. Please email Sophia Smecker at sacc@salisburyarea.com if you would like to submit any articles or news pieces. Also, if you would like to place an ad in next month's Business Journal, please call Greg English at 302-629-9788 for more details and rates.

SHORE UP! Preparing Taxes for Free

Need help with your taxes but can't afford to pay for it? SHORE UP! Inc. is a Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) site and offers free tax-preparation and e-filing for families making under $50,000/yr. Taxes are done by appointment, Jan. 23 - April 11, 2012, at no charge. Appointments are available at our two convenient locations in Wicomico and Somerset County. To make an appointment and find out what to bring, call 410-749-1142 during the week

Delmarva Zoological Society Basket/Bag Bingo

Come out on Thursday, February 21 from 5-10pm at the Moose

Lodge on Snow Hill Rd for a fun night of Bingo and to support the Delmarva Zoological Society who is working to Renew the Zoo. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door. Prizes include Longaberger and 31 bags filled with prizes. 50/50 and Chinese auction. Food available for purchase. For tickets, call (410) 742-3977 or visit www.RenewTheZoo.com.

Wicomico Public Library seeking Nominations for Light of Literacy Award

The Friends of Wicomico Public Library are seeking nominations for the Light of Literacy Awards.

Nominees help others improve their reading and literacy skills, giving them a necessary tool to become lifelong learners.

Winners will be honored at an awards breakfast:

Thursday, April 11, 2013 8 - 10 a.m. at The Fountains in Salisbury

7 Awards will be presented:

Youth Volunteer (someone up to age 18)

Adult Volunteer (someone over 18)

Business (for-profit organization)

Organization (non-profit organization)

Educator (an individual who works in the education profession with students from birth to 12th grade)

Higher Education (an individual who works, teaches or attends formal, post-high school instruction)

Local Author (someone living in or born in the Lower Eastern Shore area who is published)

Forms can be found at www.lightofliteracy.org

Please submit your nomination form to any library branch or mail to Andrea Berstler, Wicomico Public Library, 122 S. Division St. Salisbury, MD 21801.

Nature Lovers Dinner Event at the Marine Science Consortium

Come learn about the birds and the bees this Valentine's Day with friends, family or loved ones. Join the Marine Science Consortium (MSC) for a Valentine's Day dinner that consists of a savory buffet accompanied by local wines. Strut your stuff in an adults-only trivia, which will reveal the intimate secrets of the animal kingdom. It's an opportunity to learn about animal mating, dating and reproductive habits in an honest and humorous forum. From the most violent mating battles to the subtlest courting rituals, learn how the animals of land, sea, and air find love in the wild. The cost of the event is $35 per person. For more information or tickets, visit www.msconsortium.org to buy tickets online or contact the Marine Science Consortium at 757-824-5636. The Marine Science Consortium is a non-profit environmental learning center and field station located near NASA in northern Accomack County.

Wicomico Humane Society Events

Happy Valentine's Day from your Wicomico Humane Society!

Come support your furry sweetheart by eating at Five Guys in Salisbury from 5-8pm on February 12th. 20% of ALL sales comes straight back to our animals! Please tell the cashier you are there for the Humane Society.

Have a special sweetheart this Valentine's Day? Looking for a girl's night out? Join us for the Gala Valentine's Day Cotillion for Animal Lovers to Benefit the Wicomico Humane Society. Activities for the night include a silent auction, dinner, dancing and more! Silent Auction items include Shorebirds package, Kuhn's Jewelers, Ocean City resort stay and more! At 7:30pm enjoy complimentary ballroom dance lesson at 7:30 with Ballroom Made Simple. The event will be held at the Wicomico Youth and Civic Center in the DaNang room from 6-10pm on Saturday, February 16th. Tickets are $35/person and are discounted if you reserve a table of eight. Contact Kayla Christiano for tickets or for more information at events@wicomicohumane.org or 443-366-5455. Last chance to buy tickets is Monday, February 11th.

Networking Opportunities

Business After Hours:
Thursday, February 7
Break Time Sports Grill & Pub

5:00pm

1009 S. Salisbury Blvd.

Ribbon Cuttings

Friday, February 1

Tom Prunty - State Farm

12pm

1506 S. Salisbury Blvd.

Friday, February 8

Davey's Assisted Living

11:30am

31091 East Line Rd. Delmar, MD

General Membership Luncheon

LOCATION CHANGE!

Thursday, February 21

Mister Paul's Legacy

12pm

1801 North Salisbury Blvd

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

UMES February Cultural Events

1 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Lecture. University of Maryland Eastern Shore, Student Services Center Theater. 8 a.m. "Peace and Brotherhood." Dr. Sherman Lambert, an attorney and member of the clergy, discusses the continuing relevance of Dr. King's Letter from a Birmingham Jail in recognition of its 50th anniversary. Free. 410-651-6669.

7 Opening Reception-Black History Month Artist. University of Maryland Eastern Shore, Mosely Gallery. 4-7 p.m. "Coming Home." Berlin artist Patrick Henry opens an exhibit of his Eastern Shore paintings with a lecture, reception and book signing.Show on display through March 1. Gallery hours: Mon. through Fri., 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. 410-651-7770.

7 Film Series- Black History Month. University of Maryland Eastern Shore, Student Services Center Theater. 7 p.m. "The Great Debaters." Free. 410-651-6434.

9 Freedom Journey Bus Tour. University of Maryland Eastern Shore, Student Services Center bus circle. 10 a.m. Visit historical sites on Maryland's lower Eastern Shore significant to the nation's black history. $15 includes lunch. 410-651-7686.

11 Opening Reception-Black History Month Exhibit. University of Maryland Eastern Shore, Frederick Douglass Library, Jessie Cottman Smith Exhibit Room. 2 p.m. "UMES Drama Productions Through the Decades." Behind the scenes look at the history, the images and the props. Free. 410-651-7696.

12 Live Black History Month Museum. University of Maryland Eastern Shore, Student Services Center Rotunda. 12:30 p.m. History comes to life as students impersonate important people and moments in black history. Free. 410-651-6434.

ESSHRM Professional Development Session

Please join the Eastern Shore Society of Human Resource Management (ESSHRM) on January 29, 2013 for our monthly Professional Development Session starting with breakfast and networking at 7:30 am, followed by our presentation at 8:00 - 9:30 am. We're focusing on Safety this month with Daryl See from the Delmarva Chapter of American Society of Safety Engineers. His presentation includes Global Harmonization; Arc Flash; I2P2; Effective Work Practices; and Business Community Practices in the Time of Disaster. This is a great opportunity for HR professionals and managers to gain much needed information. To RSVP and pay please visit us online at www.easternshore.shrm.org. Cost is $10.00 for members and $15.00 for non-members; $0 for those with ESSHRM membership cards. Location: Courtyard Marriott, 128 Troopers Way, Salisbury, Maryland. For those with SPHR or PHR certification HRCI credits are pending.

MAC - Chronic Pain Self-Management Program

MAC Inc., Area Agency on Aging, is offering the Chronic Pain Self-Management Program beginning in February. This workshop was developed by Dr. Sandra LaFort at McGill University in Montreal and later in conjunction with Dr. Kate Lorig of Stanford University Patient Education Research Center.

If you have chronic pain that lasts for more than 3-6 months, varies in intensity, affects one or more areas and creates stress in your life, this workshop will benefit you. The workshop is facilitated by two master trainers, both of whom live with chronic pain. Those who successfully complete the program have more vitality, less pain, less dependence on others, improved mental health and are more involved in everyday activities.

This is a 6 week workshop that will begin Thursday, February 14 at MAC Inc. 909 Progress Circle in Salisbury, from 1-3:30PM. There is no charge for the workshop, unless you wish to purchase the workbook or Exercise CD.

Space is limited to 20 participants per workshop. For additional information or to make a reservation for yourself, please call 410-742-0505 ext. 137 or 144.

Ballroom Made Simple

Ballroom Made Simple celebrates its 5th anniversary in 2013!

Coming Up:
Beginner East Coast Swing group class - perfect for the newcomer!
6 week series: Thursday Nights: February 7 - March 14

6:30 - 7:30 p.m. $66 per person for the whole series

325 Snow Hill Road in Salisbury (across from Pepsi)
Advance registration by 2/5: Call Pam at 443-783-3060

or via email at pam@ballroommadesimple.com

Salisbury Jaycees

Looking ahead into 2013, the Salisbury Jaycees (Junior Chamber of Commerce) chapter is always interested in new members. Do you have anyone in your office between 18 and 40 looking to volunteer and meet new people? Membership meetings are 7:30 p.m. the third Monday of each month at the Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce Business Center, 144 E. Main St. Other activities are listed on the chapter's Web site at www.salisburyjc.com.

For more information, or to sign up for the Jaycees' weekly e-newsletter, e-mail the new 2013 President Jess Kling at jess@salisburyjc.com.

Poplar Hill's Sweetheart Tea

Beat the winter blues at our Feb. 7th, 2013, at 11:30 am Sweetheart Tea with fashions by Nancy N, Designer jewelry for sale and fun raffle items to win. Menu includes fruit cup, hearty soup, assorted tea sandwiches, homemade scones to die for with clotted cream and jam, assorted sweets and Lady Gray tea. Our teas are a sell out, so please reserve soon and send your check for $20.00 to confirm reservation. Need a great gift? We have the $50.00 "At the Crossroads" book of Wicomico County historic architecture by Paul Touart for $25.00! Call 410 749 5168 for more information.

Youth & Adult Chess Tournament

Checkmate! Registration is now open for Wicomico Recreation's Youth & Adult Chess Tournament on Saturday, February 9th at the Wicomico Youth & Civic Center.

Play will be divided into five divisions. Youth (ages 5-18) will be placed into elementary, middle and high school divisions and adults (ages 19 & up) will be placed into rated and unrated divisions. Adult play will begin at 8:30am and youth play will begin at 9:00am. Each participant will be guaranteed three matches.

Players are encouraged to bring their own chess sets and clocks. Trophies will be awarded to 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners in each division. Food and drinks will be available for purchase.

Register in advance and save - advanced registration is $7 for youth and $12 for adults. Registration is available at the Wicomico Youth & Civic Center Box Office (500 Glen Avenue, Salisbury; M-F, 8am-6pm) or online at www.WicomicoRecandParks.org.

On-site registration will also be available the morning of the event, $12 for youth and $17 for adults. Those registering on-site should arrive a half-hour before play begins.

For more information, please contact Katie Addis at kaddis@wicomicocounty.org or 410-548-4900 x109.