April 2012
#ALENDAR OF EVENTS April 24 Ribbon cutting Boomerangs, 11 a.m. April 24 Ambassador lunch Boomerangs, 11:30 a.m. May 1 Chamber luncheon FUMC Activity Center, Noon May 29 Board meeting Chamber OfďŹ ce, 5:15 p.m.
#LANTON s *EMISON s 4HORSBY s -APLESVILLE Chilton County Chamber of Commerce, P.O. Box 66, Clanton, AL 35046 Email: info@chiltonchamberonline.com
Phone: (205) 755-2400 Fax: (205) 755-8444
LETTER FROM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR HERE IS A GOOD QUESTION: Why should I continue to support my Chamber of Commerce? Here is the answer: 1. The Chamber works every day to promote a healthy business climate. 2. We sponsor ribbon cuttings, open houses and ground breaking ceremonies to promote local businesses. 3. We sponsor Chilton Leadership, an effort to assist those in Chilton County who want to move up to the next level of
leadership. 4. We sponsor the Peach Jam Jubilee, a family-friendly event in Clanton City Park 5. We offer opportunities to build relationships. 6. We are providers of up-to-the-minute data to help you conduct your business. 7. Simply put, your Chamber is people working together to make this area a better place to live, work, play and invest. COME JOIN US!
Mike Robertson Executive Director
CHAMBER BOARD of DIRECTORS Janice Hull President Hull & Russell, P.C. Peggy Hall Vice President RealtySouth Mollie Smelley Secretary/Treasurer Britt Culpepper Chairman of the Board Peoples Southern Bank
Justin Averette The Clanton Advertiser
Dr. Maurice Lyn 20/20 Eye Care
Jannette Brasher Mutual Savings Credit Union
Chris Millard Allstate
Marilyn Colson Dept. of Human Resources
Ronnie Porter Alabama Power Co.
Tommy Glasscock LeCroy Career Tech
Mary Mell Smith Clanton City Council
Dr. Lisa Green Jemison Eye Care
Kurt Wallace State Representative Susie Williams Johnson and Associates Realty
CHAMBER HAPPENINGS
Kevin Laws, chief scientist and operations officer at the National Weather Service, accepts Heaton candy from Janice Hull of Hull & Russell Accounting firm at the Chamber luncheon. Ribbon cutting at Johnson & Associates.
Open house at Trilliam Apartment Homes.
CHAMBER BITS AND PIECES NEW MEMBERS Turnipgreens With Attitude Catering and concessions Jennifer Thompson P.O. Box 181 Verbena, AL 36091 205-389-4866 Chilton County Arts Council Elizabeth Byrd P.O. Box 1944 Clanton, AL 35046 205-294-2400 chiltoncountyartscouncil@ hotmail.com Boomerang’s Restaurant Rory Smith 2021 7th St. S. Clanton, AL 35045 205-755-0031 boomerangsal@yahoo.com Whatley Builders Remodeling and plumbing Harold L. Whatley Jr. 400 Friendship Road Clanton, AL 35045 334-312-2616 www.whatleybuilders.com Christian Motorcyclists Association c/o Vicky Holston Skipper 1452 County Road 372 Clanton, AL 35045 205-623-9316 vicky.holston@yahoo.com
CHAMBER AMBASSADORS Thanks to the Chamber Ambassadors who make our events a great success! Andrea Fannin Amy Jones Ann Baker Ann Mims Anne Taddicken Brian Dovey Calvin Binion Charlotte Kelley Christy Mendoza Danny Carter
Darlene Rice Glenda Strength Gordon Smelley Harold Jarman Helen Blackmon Jason Calhoun Julia Culpepper Kara Hunt Katie Petty Kevin Corley Larry Culpepper Lloyd Nutter Ocie DeVaughn Pam Price Sherry Cox Vanessa McKinney Vickie P. Moseley Mary Beth Wyatt
CHAMBER BITS AND PIECES
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE The Chilton County Chamber of Commerce is organized to advance economic growth and prosperity, to promote a healthy business climate and to enhance the quality of life for all citizens.
CORPORATE SPONSORS Thanks to our corporate sponsors for their extraordinary support. Your ямБnancial gifts ensure that your Chamber can sponsor initiatives such as: the Peach Jam Jubilee, Chilton Leadership, Farm-City, Shop Chilton County First, Community Spirit Award and Business Member of the Year Award.
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PEACH FESTIVAL 2012
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS June 23: Cornerstone Peach Run (5K and 10K begin at 7 a.m., start and ďŹ nish line at Cornerstone Fitness and Wellness in Clanton) June 23: Little Miss Peach Pageant (Chilton County High School auditorium) June 25: Young Miss Peach Pageant (CCHS auditorium) June 26: Junior Miss Peach Pageant (CCHS auditorium) June 28: Miss Peach Pageant (CCHS auditorium) June 29: 8th Annual Peach Jam (4-10 p.m. at Clanton City Park) June 30: Peach Parade (9 a.m. downtown Clanton) June 30: Peach Auction (follows parade, at Jack Hayes Field in Clanton
PEACH JAM 2012 The Peach Jam will be held from 4-10 p.m. on June 29 at Clanton City Park, featuring “The Glow Band.” Admission is free. Below is a sponsor application.
PEACH JAM JUBILEE - 2012 P.O. BOX 66, CLANTON, AL 35046 (FAX) 205/755-8444 (OFFICE) 205/755-2400 info@chiltonchamberonline.com SPONSORSHIPS ARE NOW AVAILABLE FOR THE PEACH JAM JUBILEE, JUNE 29, 2012 AT THESE LEVELS:
$1,000 PLATINUM LEVEL
$500 GOLD LEVEL
$250 SILVER LEVEL
6 FREE T-SHIRTS VIP ROOM ACCESS FOR 6 BOOTH SPACE
4 FREE T-SHIRTS VIP ROOM ACCESS FOR 4 BOOTH SPACE
2 FREE T-SHIRTS VIP ROOM ACCESS FOR 2 BOOTH SPACE
Platinum, Gold and Silver sponsorship levels also receive name recognition on T-Shirts, Radio, Website, Banners and Publications. (The size and number of name recognitions vary with level of sponsorship) $100 BRONZE LEVEL Recognition in Print Advertising Your sign displayed at the Peach Jam
BOOTH SPACE RESERVED? YES____ NO_____ ELECTRICITY? YES_____ NO_____ NAME:______________________________________________________________________________ COMPANY NAME: ______________________________________________________________________________ ADDRESS: ______________________________________________________________________________________ CITY/STATE/ZIP: _______________________________________________________________________________ E-MAIL ADDRESS: ________________________________________ PHONE #:__________________________ SPONSORSHIP LEVEL:_____________________________________________________ MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO CHILTON COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE