Chilton County Chamber of Commerce newsletter – Jan. 2013

January 2013

Calendar of Events January 15: Open house, Cornerstone Fitness and Wellness, 4:30 to 6 p.m.

January 17: Chamber Annual Banquet, Alabama Power Conference Center, 6:30 p.m.

February 5: Chamber luncheon, Clanton First United Methodist Church Activity Center, Noon

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

CHILTON COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FROM THE DIRECTOR

like our family or co-workers?

Should we determine to lose weight? To be kinder: To give more of ourselves? To attend church more often? To spend more time with those we love?

The word itself, resolution, means that we have determined To exercise? While all of these would probably be beneficial, or decided on a course of would they be sustainable? action. The question is, What course of action would be good Would we follow through, or for us or for those around us As we begin a new year, maybe we should make a few resolutions.

would we quit after just a few weeks? Our track record on New Year’s resolutions should provide the answers.

Perhaps we should simply say with Jonathan Edwards: “Resolution 1: I will live for God. Resolution 2: If no one else does, I still will.” These two resolutions would be good for everybody. Happy New Year!

CHAMBER BOARD of DIRECTORS Peggy Hall President RealtySouth Jannette Brasher Vice President Mutual Savings Credit Union Mollie Smelley Secretary/Treasurer Janice Hull Chairwoman of the Board Hull & Russell, P.C.

Marilyn Colson Dept. of Human Resources

Debbie Jones Peoples Southern Bank

Kevin Corley Grace Fellowship Church

Chris Millard Allstate

Stephen Dawkins The Clanton Advertiser

Robin Ray Alabama Power Company

Tommy Glasscock LeCroy Career Tech

Mary Mell Smith Clanton City Council

Dr. Lisa Green Jemison Eye Care

Kurt Wallace State Representative

Lee Helms Lee Helms Associates

CHAMBER SUPPORTERS

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 financial 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.

PLATINUM

BRONZE

$2,000 and up

$500 - $900

•Alabama Power Co. •AT&T •Central Alabama Electric Co-op •The Clanton Advertiser •Dr. Jim Driggars •Peoples Southern Bank

•Alagasco •Boatright Railroad Products •Heaton Pecan Farm •Martin Funeral Home •Peggy Hall/RealtySouth •SouthFirst Bank

GOLD

COPPER

$1,500 - $1,999

$100 - $499

•Shelby Baptist Medical Center •Hull & Russell, P.C. •McKinnon Toyota-Nissan

•Chilton Medical Center •Giles Cooling and Heating •Heart of Dixie Parts and Equipment •Mutual Savings Credit Union •Peachtree Bank •Personnal Appearance Catering •Wadsworth Oil

SILVER

$1,000 -$1,499 •Johnson Controls, Inc.

CHAMBER HAPPENINGS Chamber releases funds from its past mentoring program to Bill Pinson of Chilton County Mentoring Program.

Chamber open house.

Gardens of Clanton Christmas open house.

Senior Connection Christmas open house.

CHAMBER SPOTLIGHT

OPEN HOUSE Cornerstone Fitness and Wellness Tuesday, Jan. 15 4:30–6 p.m.

Refreshments and networking

CHAMBER BITS AND PIECES Your Clanton Kiwanis Club is at work supporting and serving the children of this community.

List of Organizations that Clanton Kiwanis Club has supported financially in 2012: •CUB SCOUTS •BOY SCOUTS •GIRL SCOUTS •4-H CLUB •EN FUEGO •GIRLS SOFTBALL •READING IS FUNDAMENTAL •COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIPS (5 X 1,000) •RALEIGH’S PLACE •DHR-FOSTER CHILD

CHRISTMAS •CLANTON ELEMENTARY – CHRISTMAS •EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE CENTER •LIBRARY •CHILTON COUNTY YMCA •HABITAT FOR HUMANITY •HUMANE SOCIETY •RELAY FOR LIFE •MARCH OF DIMES

•AMERICAN RED CROSS •CARENET •CHILD PROTECT •CHILTON COUNTY AUTISM •EXPLORERS •LECROY CAREER TECHNICAL CENTER •KID ONE •CAMP ASCCA •CHILTON COUNTY ARTS COUNCIL

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CHAMBER BITS AND PIECES NEW MEMBERS

COUNTRY LANE TOO Barbara Minor 1563 County Road 28 Clanton, AL 35046 205-755-0348 Cell: 205-3128145 minorbarbara@ bellsouth.net

Thanks to the Chamber Ambassadors who make our events a great success!

Ann Baker Ann Mims Anne Taddicken Brian Dovey Charlotte Kelley Chris Speaks Christine Brown Christy Mendoza Danny Carter Darlene Rice Glenda Strength

Gordon Smelley Gwyn Loyd Hannah Gore Harold Jarman Helen Blackmon Jason Calhoun Julia Culpepper Julie Emmerich Kara Hunt Karen Harrison Katie Petty

Vickie P. Moseley Kim McCulla Larry Culpepper Lloyd Nutter Mary Beth Wyatt Ocie DeVaughn Pam Price Rex Cleckler Sherry Cox Shirley Springer Vanessa McKinney

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LINDA MARIE MCGALLIARD 5887 County Road 24 Verbena, AL 36091 205-646-5287 Fax: 205-2801031 mcgalliard. marie031@gmail. com

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