Chilton County Chamber of Commerce newsletter—May 2012

May 2012

Calendar of events May 14 Balloon launch National Nursing Home Week kickoff, 10 a.m.

Hatley Health Care and Rehab, Clanton May 15 Open House Edward Jones Investment, 11 a.m.

1107 7th St. S., Clanton May 29 Ribbon Cutting Discreet Pleasures, 11 a.m.

Downtown Clanton May 29 Board Meeting Chamber Office, 5:15 p.m.

June 5 Chamber Luncheon FUMC Activity Center, Noon Speaker: State Sen. Cam Ward June 29 Peach Jam Jubilee Clanton City Park, 4-10 p.m.

Clanton • Jemison • Thorsby • Maplesville 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 The 8th Annual McKinnon Toyota Peach Jam Jubilee is only seven weeks away, on June 29. This year’s event will be the best ever as we feature arts, crafts, food, children’s playground, fireworks, antique tractors, a children’s train and antique cars. The entertainment headliner will be The Glow Band from Atlanta (www.theglowband.com) along with several local acts and personalities.

The master of ceremonies will once again be Mark McKinnon of McKinnon Toyota who always brings excitement and energy to the stage.

Mark your calendar for this great event.

The Peach Jam Jubilee on June 29 from 4-10 p.m. See you there!

Please see Peach Jam Sponsor and vendor applications in this newsletter.

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

Ribbon cutting at Boomerang’s restaurant.

Clanton Police Chief Brian Stilwell was the guest speaker at the April luncheon.

Ambassador luncheon at Boomerang’s on April 24.

CHAMBER BITS AND PIECES NEW MEMBERS Gypsy Sally’s Restaurant & Caterers John and Susan Carpenter 613 2nd Ave North Clanton, AL 35045 205-280-0456 JSC4348@live.com

Gay West, with the Alabama Cooperative Extension System, and your Chamber of Commerce will once again team up in 2012 to sponsor a Chilton Leadership class.

This effort began in 1998 and has graduated almost 200 local citizens who want to step up to the next level of leadership in our community. Many of the graduates have taken the challenge and you see them today on your city and town councils, as your state representative, and in other places of leadership.

City Barber Shop Ollie Clyde Jones 716 2nd Ave North Clanton, AL 35045 205-755-3366

The areas of focus in this program are education, economic development, public safety, government, health and human services, and history. It’s a great program that allows participants to acquire knowledge, experience and a broader understanding of the challenges and opportunities that face Chilton County today and in the near future.

Mountain View Orchards Andy Millard 15501 County Road 29 Jemison, AL 35085 www.mountainvieworchards.com

The 2012 class will convene for orientation in early September. Will you join us?

Space is limited, so please call the Chamber at 755-2400 or the Extension office at 280-6268.

MILLARD RECOGNIZED BY INSURANCE CO.

BAINBRIDGE GETS APPOINTMENT

Allstate Insurance Company has recognized Allstate exclusive agency owner Chris Millard with the Chairman’s Inner Circle Conference award for high standards in customer satisfaction, customer retention and profitable business growth.

Central Alabama Electric Cooperative (CAEC) announced that the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) has appointed Connie Bainbridge as Southern Division Alliance Public Sector Co-Chair for a one-year term beginning May 20, 2012. In this volunteer role, Bainbridge will represent the interests of owners, developers, investors, marketers and other retail specialists across the state of Alabama.

The Chris Millard Agency is one of only two percent of insurance agencies and personal financial representatives for Allstate nationally to reach this level of achievement.

“ICSC is delighted to welcome Bainbridge into this new leadership role,” said ICSC Director, Membership and Volunteer Development, Randi Glass. “Her enthusiasm and willingness to contribute to the success of ICSC and the retail real estate industry will be of great benefit to our growing membership in Alabama.”

CONGRATULATIONS CHRIS! CHAMBER AMBASSADORS

Brian Dovey Calvin Binion Charlotte Kelley Christy Mendoza Thanks to Danny Carter the Chamber Ambassadors who Darlene Rice make our events a Glenda Strength Gordon Smelley great success!

Harold Jarman Hannah Gore Andrea Fannin Chris Speaks Amy Jones Helen Blackmon Ann Baker Jason Calhoun Ann Mims Julia Culpepper Anne Taddicken

CONGRATULATIONS CONNIE! Kara Hunt Katie Petty Kevin Corley Larry Culpepper Lloyd Nutter Ocie DeVaughn Pam Price Sherry Cox Vanessa McKinney Vickie P. Moseley Mary Beth Wyatt Rex Cleckler

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

PEACH JAM JUBILEE CLANTON, ALABAMA FRIDAY, JUNE 29, 2012 4:00pm until 10:00pm BOOTH APPLICATION FOR: ____ARTS & CRAFTS _____FOOD _________OTHER ELECTRICITY ______ 110v______ 110v/30 amp______110v/50 amp______220v___________Other YOUR NAME:_________________________________________________________________________________ BUSINESS NAME:______________________________________________________________________________ ADDRESS: ______________________________________________________________________________ CITY: _____________________________________________________ STATE: ______ ZIP: ___________ TELEPHONE: ______________________ E-MAIL: _____________________________________________ PLEASE WRITE CLEARLY

BOOTH SPACE FEES:

$65.00 WITHOUT ELECTRICITY; $80.00 WITH

ELECTRICITY

(CHILTON COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MEMBERS CONTACT OUR OFFICE FOR CHAMBER RATE INFORMATION)

BOOTH SPACES ARE APPROXIMATELY 11 X 11. SHOULD YOU NEED MORE SPACE YOU WILL BE CHARGED FOR AN EXTRA BOOTH SPACE. NUMBER OF BOOTHS ___________ AMOUNT ENCLOSED $_____________________________ ***BOOTH FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE AFTER APRIL 20, 2012 *** PAYMENT MUST BE RECEIVED BY MAY 31, 2012. ANY APPLICATIONS RECEIVED AFTER JUNE 1, 2012, MUST INCLUDE A $10.00 LATE FEE. GENERATORS ARE NOT ALLOWED MAKE OFFICIAL CHECKS OR MONEY ORDERS PAYABLE TO AND MAIL TO: CHILTON COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE P.O. BOX 66, CLANTON, AL 35046 Phone - 205-755-2400; E-mail – info@chiltonchamberonline.com GIVE A BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF YOUR BOOTH AND ALL THE PRODUCTS YOU WILL SELL. PICTURES OF YOUR BOOTH MUST BE ENCLOSED TO BE CONSIDERED. __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ The undersigned does hereby and forever discharge the Peach Jam Jubilee, Chilton County Chamber of Commerce, City of Clanton, its agents, representatives and employees of and from all manner of actions, suits, damages, claims and demands whatsoever in law and equity from any loss or damage while in the possession or auspices of the event, namely Peach Jam Jubilee. VENDORS MUST SIGN THIS APPLICATION. ______________________________________________ ____________________________ Signature Date For office use only: Date received ___________ Assigned booth _____________ Notified _______________ Amt paid ________

PEACH JAM JUBILEE GUIDELINES FRIDAY, JUNE 29, 2012 4:00pm until 10:00pm Website: chiltonchamberonline.com; email: info@chiltonchamberonline.com Telephone: 205.755.2400; Fax: 205.755.8444 TIMES AND LOCATION: The Peach Jam jubilee will be held in the Clanton, Alabama City Park off Lay Dam Rd (Hwy 145), apx 3 miles south from I-65 exit # 212. GPS use 206 Hoyt Brownie Rd, 35045 *Our start time is 4 pm. Set-up will begin at 11:30 am.. We ask that you do not set-up until that time. Enter on the North end of the Park off Hoyt Brownie Rd. * Take down is scheduled from 10:00pm to 11:00pm. Exhibitors should remain open during the entire duration of the jubilee. * Determination of canceling the Jubilee in case of bad weather will be announced by noon on the 29th. No refunds will be given.

ENTRY: * No re-sale of booth space by an exhibitor is allowed. If the person whose application is accepted is unable to attend, the space reverts to the Peach Jam Jubilee Committee. * Entry fees per space are $65.00 without electricity and $80.00 with electricity. Entry fees must be submitted with application by May 31, 2012. Cancellations will be accepted prior to April 20, 2012; money will not be refunded for cancellations received after April 20, 2012. * NO VENDOR WILL BE ALLOWED TO GIVE AWAY ITEMS BEING SOLD BY OTHER VENDORS, SUCH AS WATER, SOFT DRINKS OR EDIBLE ITEMS. . * Any booth or activity deemed inappropriate for the jubilee by the Peach Jam Jubilee Committee will be asked to leave.

EQUIPMENT: Vendors must supply all needed equipment including tents, tables, chairs, extension cords, etc.

POWER SOURCE: NO GENERATORS ARE ALLOWED SET-UP: Vehicles must be unloaded and moved to vendor parking before set-up.

PARKING: Limited vendor parking will be provided: One parking space per vendor booth space rented.

FOOD: Food vendors must contact the Health Department for permit @ 205.755.1287. A valid food permit from the Health Department must be displayed.

SPACE: Booth spaces are approximately 11 x 11. Space is available on a first come, first served basis. Should your booth including trailer tongue be larger than 11 x 11, you will be required to rent an additional booth space. No exceptions will be made.

PROMOTION: Peach Jam Jubilee Committee will advertise over a period of several months in local, state and regional magazines, newspapers, radio and television.

SAFETY: Please take appropriate safety precautions at all times, e.g. please remain in your booth area after set-up.

PLEASE SIGN THIS FORM NOTING THAT YOU HAVE READ THE GUIDELINES AND AGREE TO COMPLY. RETURN WITH YOUR APPLICATION. X_______________________________________________________________________ By signing this form I agree with and will abide by the rules set forth by the Peach Jam Jubilee Committee.