June 2011 Chamber Newsletter by Henry County Chamber of Commerce

A H E N RY C O U N T Y C H A M B E R O F C O M M E R C E P U B L I C AT I O N

YOUR BUSINESS IS OUR BUSINESS

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Chairman’s Article

Spring 2011 Membership Campaign Results

Train Trip

It’s Happening in Henry

Chamber Briefs

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New Members/Renewals

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t a luncheon sponsored by SERVPRO on Friday, May 13, the efforts of this year’s Membership Campaign team members were recognized. With only three teams of seven members each participating, a total of 30 new memberships were recruited. The team recruiting the most members was Wayne Lowrey’s “Lil Wayne’s Ladies,” composed of Genie Griffin, Sarah Hamilton, Pam Milling,

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Michelle Nunnaly, Ruth Rucker, and Rhonda Segers, producing 17 new members. In second place was Donna Tidwell’s team, “The Winning Edge,” made up of Susan Crumbley, Sherry Denton, Steve Nail, July Pierce, Joyce Rodgers and Gary Sparrow, with nine new members. Third place team was Denise Sowell’s “Dominating Divas,” Susan Hoffman, Lori Ordorica, Stephanie Robinson, Debbie Swanson,

1st place Lowrey Team

Lowrey accepts Ruth Rucker’s Top Producer Award

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Kelly Walker and Bobby Wingo, recruiting four new Chamber members. Ruth Rucker took the award for Top Individual Producer by bringing in nine new members. Wayne Lowrey received the plaque on Ruth’s behalf and when called to inform her of the win, Ruth admitted, “I have to say that I had a LITTLE help from Johnny!” While there was no award for second place recruiter, an honorable mention

2nd place Tidwell Team

Steve Nail receives honorable mention for Top Individual Revenues

went to Steve Nail who not only brought in four new members, but also achieved the highest dues revenue for an individual. In addition to their plaque, the first place Lowrey team and the Top Individual Producer, Ruth Rucker, will receive a ticket to attend the Chamber’s annual banquet where their efforts will again be recognized.

3rd place Sowell Team

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Chairman’s Message By Taylor Rice

From Experience We Gain Wisdom

f our ambition and objective is to make wise decisions for our future, we advance this cause most effectively by learning from the experiences, mistakes, and successes of others. On May 4th, more than 100 metro Atlanta leaders traveled to Seattle, Washington, seeking wisdom and insight. This four-day trip was the Atlanta Regional Commission’s 2011 LINK Trip. LINK is an acronym for Leadership, Involvement,

Networking, and Knowledge. LINK 2011 attracted leaders from the state legislature, various city and county governments, state transportation agencies, numerous chambers of commerce, education, arts, health, quality growth advocacy groups, the media, businesses and corporations. Dana Lemon, representing the Georgia DOT Board, Kay Pippin and myself representing our Chamber, were pleased to be among this interesting group of people. This year’s trip focused on

many of the challenges, much like our own, faced by Seattle and the State of Washington over the last decade including explosive growth, a lack of transportation infrastructure and financing, and the need to strengthen the K-12 education system. The Puget Sound region has a population of just over three million people and is made up of three large counties. The region’s largest city, Seattle, has more than 600,000 residents. The Puget Sound Regional Council estimates that by 2040, the

region will have grown by 1.7 million people and 1.2 million jobs. The region has a relatively young and welleducated labor force, which it attracts from other parts of the country and world. Seattle attracts more highly educated people than most U. S. cities and The Brookings Institute counts Seattle among the “Next Frontier” regions. During the 2000s, the Puget Sound region ranked above the national average on measures of growth, educational attainment, and racial and ethnic diversity. Seattle retains an economic advantage over other metro areas from its built-in stocks of human capital, innovative firms and research institutions and from its livable urban core that attracts these highlyeducated workers. When asked why they chose to locate in the Puget Sound region, 70% of businesses surveyed responded the “High Quality of Life” offered in that area was their main reason. But like Metro Atlanta, the Puget Sound region has a significant amount of work to do to preserve the region’s strong economy and high quality of life. This includes an enhanced multi-modal transportation system, coordinated economic development, an improved K-12 education system and strategically-directed funding for higher education. Allow me to share with you what we learned about transportation in Seattle.

Today, the Sound Transit operates a three-county agency that operates commuter trains, light rail and express buses for the Greater Seattle region. The Greater Seattle area could write a textbook on how to pass (and not to pass) a regional transportation sales tax. The story actually goes back to the late 1960s when Seattle voters turned down a referendum to build a rail transit system with a 20 percent local match for 80 percent federal funds. Their loss became Atlanta’s gain. In 1971, Atlanta voters in Fulton and DeKalb Counties passed the MARTA Act, and the federal dollars originally intended for Seattle, flowed instead to the Atlanta region. Speaker after speaker reminded us that we should thank Seattle for our transit system and each expressed extreme regret over Seattle’s loss. In 1996 voters approved a regional transit plan for Puget Sound and to begin building a rail system and to create The Sound Transit Authority. Again in 2007, the decision was made to go back to the voters to approve a new investment in transportation in the region. The 2007 measure failed by a wide margin. The voters made it clear they wanted a regional transportation system that included light rail and investment in transit, and not the road investments contained in the 2007 referendum.

Here are two valuable lessons learned from Seattle’s experiences: The project list matters! Seattle defeated a proposed transportation tax in 2007. Community leaders went back, redesigned the project list and it passed comfortably in 2008. Same voters, different project list produced a different outcome. It is imperative that we all are involved in the selection of the project list for Metro Atlanta’s 2012 TSPLOST referendum. We must let the ARC Roundtable members know what projects we want on the final list presented to the voters in the summer of 2012. Ask, don’t assume, what the public wants! A county executive pointed out that in one of his cities, the mayor campaigned against the transportation tax saying his constituents opposed the tax. It passed in his city by a margin of 2-1. It is imperative that the public knows what is on the project list, that the public has input on the list, and that elected officials know the desires of their constituents. We must constantly remind our elected officials that passage of the 2012 T-SPLOST referendum is vital to our communities and Metro Atlanta’s future. There’s so much more to share with you about this valuable learning experience, but space does not allow. If you want to know more, just ask me, I love talking about it!

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Train Trip Planned during NASCAR RACE

xperiencing the benefits of train travel beats merely hearing about it, according to Public Service Commissioner Tim Echols. That’s why the PSC member is working to arrange train rides during the Labor Day Weekend NASCAR Race at Atlanta Motor Speedway. On Monday, May 16, Echols chaired a daylong meeting of local officials, business leaders, environmentalists and train enthusiasts at the Atlanta Motor Speedway (AMS) in Hampton. While the project is very much so in the planning stages, the goal is to run a state owned excursion train between Macon and Hampton/Atlanta for race fans and others as one means of convincing the public to support a state-run passenger rail system between Macon and Atlanta. Echols believes if the state makes a success of the Atlanta-Macon route, the state would likely expand passenger rail service to Athens, Augusta and Savannah. “My interest is strictly the economic development of Middle Georgia,” Echols said. “I don’t know that this train is going to be the answer for everything that is needed down here, but it could make this area more attractive for companies to locate here.” The excursion train would only be able to travel about 30 mph, but with track upgrades, Norfolk Southern representatives believe a real commuter train between Macon and Atlanta could travel up to 89 miles per hour with 5 stops along the way including HartsfieldJackson Airport and Hampton. Funding for the operation of commuter rail service between Atlanta and Macon has been included on the “unconstrained” projects lists in three Georgia regions planning to present Transportation SPLOST (Special Purpose

Local Option Sales Tax) referendums to their voters in the summer of 2012. To become reality, all three regions must place the Atlanta-Macon rail project on their “constrained” (final) list of projects for their respective referendums and all three regional T-SLOST referendums would have to be approved by the voters during the summer of 2012. For more information on the excursion train planned for the September 4 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series night race and/or the Atlanta-Macon Commuter Rail project, contact Georgians for Passenger Rail at www.georgiarail.org.

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JUNE 2011 SUNDAY

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WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

1 Leadership Henry 8 AM, Bd Rm

FRIDAY

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3 Youth Leadership Henry 8 AM, Bd Rm

Past Chairs Luncheon 10 AM, Hudgins Rm

Golf Committee 8:30 AM, Bd Rm

Membership Committee 10 AM, Toppan Rm

Small Business Roundtable 8 AM, Hudgins Rm

Legislative Wrap-up 11 AM, Hudgins Rm

16 Small Business Council 10 AM, Bd Rm E2 Economics & Education 2 PM, Hudgins Rm

21 CVB BOD 8 AM, Bd Rm Executive Committee 11:30 AM, Bd Rm Media Relations 2 PM, Toppan Rm

HCCC BOD Meeting 7:30 AM, Bd Rm

Business After Hours 5:30 PM, Eagle’s Brooke Golf & Country Club

2011 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Kevin Smith, Vice Chair/Chamber Development, Toppan Interamerica, Inc. June Wood, Vice Chair/Government & Education, Georgia Power Charles Scott, Vice Chair Economic & Cultural Development, Henry Medical Center Julie Hoover-Ernst, CVB Chair, Henry County Board of Commissioners Kay Pippin, HCCC President

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Taylor Rice, Chairman, Moye’s Pharmacy Danny Brown, Chair-Elect, SERVPRO of Henry & Spalding Counties Eddie Ausband, Secretary/Treasurer, The Ausband Agency, Inc. Andy Welch, Immediate Past Chair, Smith, Welch, Webb & White

CLASS OF 2011 Michelle Deraney, SCB-TV Channel 15 Marlin Gilbert, Southern States, LLC James Chafin, Judge, H.C. State Court Kevin Smith, Toppan Interamerica, Inc. Lee Saphos, Heartland Payment-Systems Danny Stone, Snapping Shoals EMC

CHAMBER STAFF Kay Pippin, President Roger Nix, Membership Director Laura Luker, Director of Tourism Diane Ide, Director of Communications Phyllis Reeves, Information Specialist

CLASS OF 2012 Herschel Arant, Central Georgia EMC Danny Brown, SERVPRO of Henry & Spalding Counties Steve Moore, Moore Bass Consulting, Inc. John Newman, Classic Landscapes, Inc. Laura Turner, Eleste Marketing, Inc. June Wood, Georgia Power CLASS OF 2013 Eddie Ausband, , The Ausband Agency Greg Cannon, Cannon-Cleveland Funeral Directors Steve Nail, Nail Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc. Shane Persaud, Building Design Partnership, LLC Rhonda Segers, United Community Bank Denise Sowell, Capitol Street Financial Services

EX OFFICIO MEMBERS Chairman Elizabeth ‘B.J.’ Mathis, HC Board of Commissioners Mayor R.W. Coley, City of Hampton Mayor Lorene Lindsey, City of Locust Grove Mayor Billy Copeland, City of McDonough Mayor Lee Stuart, City of Stockbridge Ethan Hildreth, Superintendent, Henry County Schools Charles Scott, CEO, Henry Medical Center Vickie Loper, Chairman, Henry County Development Authority Roderick Burch, Henry County Water and Sewerage Authority Holly Campbell, Leadership Henry Gerald Hudgins - Chair Appointee Lisa Kinchen, H Magazine, LLC - Chair Appointee

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IT’S HAPPENING IN HENRY Summer Day Camps for Kids & Teens May 31 – July 29 The Henry County Parks & Recreation Day Camp Programs strive to provide a quality day camp environment for campers. Through providing social, educational, and recreational activities, campers are able to experience a well-rounded program. Activities include: arts and crafts, games, swimming, field trips and other creative means of expression and recreation. To see all the day camp options visit www.hcprd.org.

Thursday Thunder Thursdays through August Atlanta Motor Speedway NASCAR’s stars of tomorrow battle for short-track supremacy on Atlanta Motor Speedway’s “Thunder Ring,” the facility’s front stretch quarter-mile oval track, during the 2011 Thursday Thunder season. Each event features multiple classes of Legends, Bandolero and Thunder Roadster racing, plus family-oriented fun in a kid-friendly environment which includes autograph sessions, children’s’ activities and special entertainment. Kids ages six to 11 are admitted for just $2, adults pay only $6 and admission is free for children ages five and younger. For more information, visit www.legendsofga.com or www.atlantamotorspeedway.com. June 2: Thursday Thunder Season Opener June 9: Thursday Thunder Race Two featuring a Fan Drag Race June 16: Thursday Thunder Race Three featuring Quarter-Midget Races June 23: Thursday Thunder Race Four featuring the annual Faster Pastor Race June 30: Thursday Thunder Race Five with Fireworks to Celebrate July 4th Weekend

Friday Night Drags and Show-N-Shine Fridays through August Atlanta Motor Speedway Competing on Friday nights from April through August, local competitors power up for weekly drag racing among 18 thrilling divisions. Each night features street cars, full-blown dragsters, diesel trucks, motorcycles, ATVs and more racing on the Speedway’s pit road eighth-mile drag strip. In addition, each night includes the MCR Safety Show-N-Shine car show, promotional events, fan interaction and special features. Admission costs just $8. Competitors pay $20 to race or to enter the car show or pay $30 to enter both. For more information, visit www.atlantamotorspeedway.com. June 3: Friday Night Drags Season Points Opener June 10: Friday Night Drags featuring Kids’ Bike, Trike and Power Wheels Races June 17: Friday Night Drags featuring Mattress Drag Races June 24: Friday Night Drags Double-Points Night

Hampton Farmer’s Market Fridays through September – 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. 2 West Main Street - Hampton Enjoy fresh, local produce, baked goods, crafts, plants and more at the Hampton Farmer’s Market. The farmer’s market will be open every Friday at the Wilson House located at 2 West Main Street.

Night Hike June 3 - 8:30 pm Panola Mountain State Park Use your senses of touch, hearing, and smell to explore the woods by night. Will wetting your nose increase your sense of smell? Can you identify trees by the feel of their bark? Bring a flashlight and wear good walking shoes for this nighttime adventure. Leader: Cathy Black. Meet at the Assembly Shelter in the campgrounds. $5 parking. 706-541-0321.

Fit & Fabulous Runaway Bride 5K and Diva Dash June 4 – 9:00 am Hazelhurst House/McDonough Square The 5K benefits Henry County Cancer Services so be sure to dress the part - wedding dress, bridesmaid dress, diva outfits, etc!! Prizes for Most Eccentric, Memorable and/or Costumed Runners!! There will be prizes for Brides & Divas (female runners) as well as prizes for Grooms & Skirt Chasers (male runners.) Registration Closing Date is Friday, June 3.

Y U Buggin’ 2011 June 4 – 9:00 a.m. Atlanta Motor Speedway Featuring the finest VWs in town, Y U Buggin’ 2011 is a car show for Volkswagen enthusiasts that includes both air- and water-cooled Volkswagen Beetles and more. Trophies for car show winners, a track ride on Atlanta Motor Speedway’s full 1.54-mile, quad-oval track and a vendor area. For more information, visit www.georgiadubs.com or email mikechambers98@aol.com.

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Art in the Park June 4 – Noon – 5:00 p.m. McDonough Square Enjoy a Saturday afternoon strolling the streets of Downtown McDonough while watching artist demonstrations and participating in the various available activities. Visual, performing and literary art and photography will be on display for everyone to enjoy. To participate as an artist, contact Jeff Hunter at (770) 633-6738 or jeff@jeffhuntergallery.com.

Sports Car Club of America Time Trials June 5 Atlanta Motor Speedway The Sports Car Club of America (SCCA) returns to Atlanta Motor Speedway to conduct time trials in the Champions Parking Lot, located outside of Atlanta Motor Speedway’s front stretch. Founded in 1944, SCCA is a club and sanctioning body supporting road racing, rally and autocross for both amateur and professional racers. For more information, call 1-800-770-2055 or visit www.scca.com.

Kayak and Fishing Field Day June 4 9am -2pm Cubihatcha Outdoor Center On June 4 Cubihatcha Outdoor center will be benefiting adults and children with special needs. Lunch will be provided by Shane’s Rib Shack as well and kayak and fishing equipment. To attend this fun filled day please contact Davina Ford at 770-288-7291.

Smithgall’s Jr. Ranger Deer Badge Camp Friday June 10th 9am-2pm Panola Mountain State Park Activities, hikes, and games bring the Jr. Ranger activity book to life. Children 7-14 can work towards earning their Jr. Ranger Deer badge as they learn about the natural world. Register in advance. $25 plus $5 parking. 706-878-3087.

Noah’s Ark Adventure Safari June 10-11 & June 24-25 Noah’s Ark How would you like to get up close and personal with a monkey- feed a tiger- be surrounded by horses, cows and donkeys? Come camp overnight and enjoy a bonfire while roasting marshmallows. $100 per camper. Buy an adult’s ticket before June 5 and receive a child’s ticket FREE! Email theroar@noahs-ark.org for more information.

Atlanta Festival Ballet Summer Open Schools June 13-24 & June 18-29 Atlanta Festival Ballet Atlanta Festival Ballet School's Open Division is designed for the student who wishes to participate in dance class for physical activity and dance appreciation. The Open School Division includes preballet for ages 3-6; combination ballet and tap and/or jazz classes for students ages 7-14; ballet, tap, jazz, and hip hop classes for ages 14-adult. Each student will be placed in the appropriate class for his/her level of training as determined by the directors and the student's teacher. www.atlantafestivalballet.com.

Ballerina Princess Day Camp (Ages 3 - 6) June 13-17 – 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. or 9:00 a.m. -1:00 p.m. Atlanta Festival Ballet Come join us as we spend he day learning basic ballet technique and movement. In addition students will have fun with ballerina princess related arts and crafts such as making their very own princess tiaras, playing dress up, listening to or watching fairy tale stories, and much, much more! www.atlantafestivalballet.com.

Exploring the Arts Summer Camp June 13-17 Smith Barnes Elementary School Does your child enjoy the arts? Are you looking for a fun summer camp opportunity that is local and affordable? Join us this summer for our Exploring the Arts Summer Camp where your child can experience a variety of artistic interests. Every day your child will attend sessions in Art, Drama, Literature, Dance and Music. Our Art Camp finale will host a variety of performances our campers have practiced throughout the week. www.henryartsalliance.org.

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IT’S HAPPENING IN HENRY CHAMBER BRIEFS Edna Schiller, RN – Voted AJC Top Nurse Visual Arts Summer Camp June 13-17 – 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Smith Barnes Elementary School Does your child enjoy creating works of art? Are you looking for a fun, local and affordable summer camp opportunity? This is the perfect camp for those campers that would like to participate in the sessions of art, literature and music without being in the forefront of the dance performance. Our Campers will work with qualified professionals to create works of art that will be presented during the Art Camp finale. www.henryartsalliance.org.

Sugar & Spice Day Camp (Ages 6-9) June 20-24 - 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. or 9:00 a.m. -1:00 p.m. Atlanta Festival Ballet This camp will incorporate dance, drama, and music. Musical Theater workshops will be featured as well as Tea Parties and Spa Parties. www.atlantafestivalballet.com.

Stars Over Stockbridge - Moonlight Movies Series "Madagascar" June 19 – 7:00 p.m. Clark Community Park Bring your blanket and lawn chairs and enjoy a fun family outing under the stars! For more information, call 770.389.5982 ext 221.

The Henry Players present: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe June 23-26 – (Thurs. – Sat. 7:30 p.m. / Sun. 2:30 p.m.) Henry County Performing Arts Center Four young adventurers playing hide-and-seek in the country home of an old professor stumble upon an enchanted wardrobe that will take them places they never dreamed. Stepping through the wardrobe door, they are whisked out of World War II London into the fantasyland known as Narnia--a fairy-tale world of magical proportions where woodland animals talk and mythological creatures roam the hills. Narnia has fallen under the icy spell of the White Witch, and is cursed to suffer through a winter that never ends. How the children triumph aided by Narnia's rightful leader, the wise and mystical lion Aslan, will enchant you forever.

Sounds of Summer - The Brethren June 25 – Gates open at 6:00 p.m. Stockbridge City Hall Lawn Enjoy music on the City Hall Lawn throughout the summer!

Driving Schools at Atlanta Motor Speedway Fast Track High Performance Driving School June 5 & June 29-30 Visit www.fasttrackracing.com or call 704-455-1700 for more information.

Dale Jarrett Racing Adventure June 11-12 Visit www.racingadventure.com or call 1-888-GO-RACE-1 for more information.

Speed Tech Racing School June 17-19 Visit www.speedtech500.com or call 1-877-80-SPEED for more information.

Buck Baker Racing School June 24-25 Visit www.buckbaker.com or call 1-800-529-BUCK for more information.

This year Henry Medical Center was especially pleased to celebrate Nurses Week: May 6 – 12 as one of their own, Edna Schiller, RN who works in HMC’s Endoscopy area, was recognized as an Atlanta Journal-Constitution Top Nurse. Ms. Schiller was nominated by a fellow coworker for her dedication to nursing and was among 324 nurses nominated for the AJC’s 6th annual Nursing Excellence Awards. Four other Henry Medical Center nurses were also nominated for the AJC award – Sylvia Crowley, Corey McCall, Diane Sosa and Genie Trafford. Ms.Schiller and nine other nominees were selected as this year’s AJC Top 10 Nurses.

The following Chamber members recently celebrated very important anniversaries: Henry County – 190th FAA - 50th Henry County Water Authority - 50th Tanger Outlets - 30th Pippins Barbecue - 25th Shane’s Rib Shack – 9th Congratulations to Tanger Outlets for setting two Guinness Book of World Records during their 30th anniversary celebrations on May 12! The first record was for having the world’s largest dessert party with 6,997 participants celebrating simultaneously at 35 Tanger locations from 33:15 pm EST. A second record was set by the Foley, Alabama Tanger Outlet for having the largest dessert party in a single location, with 553 celebrants. Henry County employees received a sneak preview of the Patrick Henry sculpture that is being created by Andy Davis at the county’s 190th birthday celebration. When completed, the nearly 7’ tall sculpture will ultimately stand on the McDonough Square.

Jeff Cooper and Ellen Ethridge Win the Chamber’s Great $10,000 Giveaway

The Great $10,000 Giveaway held May 5th at the Merle Manders Conference Center was a successful fundraiser in multiple ways. It raised support for the Chamber while providing participants a fun-filled night out – and the opportunity to take a really “grand” prize! The big winners, Jeff and Ellen, both work for Henry Medical Center and split the cost of the winning ticket, giving each of them $5,000 in prize money. Jeff plans to put his winnings to good use since he has TWO daughters getting married in 2012 while Ellen has a daughter who will soon be college-bound. There were other winners of cash prizes that night: Craig & Stacy Elrod won $500 for the first number drawn; Janis Price won $200 for the 50th number drawn; Billy Beckett and Ben Johnson each won $250 for having the 100th and 150th numbers drawn. Greg Cannon also held two 50/50 raffles that provided winners Susan Hoffman and Mike Vining $260 each. Attendees enjoyed a Cinco de Mayo-themed dinner from Gezzo’s Surf & Grill. A tremendous THANK YOU to our generous supporters: Eagles Landing Bottle Shoppe and Jailhouse Brewing Company, comedian Timothy Gonzalez who assisted emcee Eddie Ausband, the $10K Committee members and the many volunteers who made this event a second annual success! THANK YOU to Chamber members who responded to the plea to help the victims of the recent tornadoes in our neighboring counties! Your generosity and support continue to be much appreciated. Congratulations to Paige Copeland of Locust Grove on being selected to carry the torch during the 2011 Georgia Special Olympics 25th Law Enforcement Torch Run and for serving as the state ambassador. Sheriff Keith McBrayer and his office is once again taking registrations for the Summer Youth Camp planned for June 13-17. Reservations are limited to 25 children who are residents of Henry County ages 12-14. Visit www.henrycountysheriff.net or apply at the Sherriff’s office.

Thanks again to all those who worked diligently on behalf of Southern Crescent Technical College. We are pleased that Gov. Deal has signed the state’s FY 2012 We are so proud of all of our members who are Fiscal Year Budget and that it includes funds for this college which means so much for Henry County. celebrating milestone anniversaries.

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Help the Chamber Welcome New Teachers to Henry County

he Henry County Chamber of Commerce is proud to support Henry County Schools in its pursuit of educational excellence by sponsoring the 2011 Teacher Induction Program (TIP) luncheon in July. The luncheon is part of a week-long orientation of new teachers to the Henry County School System. The Chamber sponsors this event to welcome the teachers to Henry County, but we

need your help to make it a success. You can help by sponsoring the luncheon or donating promotional items. Approximately 150 new teachers will soon be arriving to join the largest employer in Henry County. They not only will provide educational opportunities for our children, but will also have a significant impact on our local economy.

We are asking Chamber members to help fund the TIP luncheon and provide items representing their businesses for teacher gift bags. A donation of 150 items will be needed for the gift bags. Below is TIP sponsorship information. All items for the gift bags must be received by noon on Tuesday, July 15, 2011.

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Leadership Henry – 2011 Class Graduates as Applications are Accepted for 2012 Class

Exploring Ireland November 3 - 10, 2011 Highlights.... Dublin Killarney Irish Evening 8 Days • 8 Meals: 6 Breakfasts & 2 Dinners Per Person Rates: - Double $1,999 - Single $2,299 - Triple $1,979 RESERVATION DEADLINE: June 4, 2011

eadership Henry is a program of the Henry County Chamber of Commerce that has successfully produced 13 graduating classes. Participants commit to a full-day each month for ten months dedicated to learning about local and state

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government, education, public safety, economic development, healthcare, and other aspects of Henry County. Graduates form a network of leaders throughout the county who can work together with shared vision.

Gooding, Elyssa Green, Doris Griffin, Mary Ann Hills, McCarren Holt, Eric Littlefield, Michael Lloyd, Chris Lockhart, Michael Milligan, Ginger Moats, Jack Oakman, Audrey Partee, Shane Persaud, Jacquie Rives, Montez Robinson, Stacey Scarbrough, Dan Soles, The 2011 Leadership Tashania Thomas, Deon Class graduated on May Tucker, Jean Williams and 10 during a ceremony James Wright. held at Crystal Lake Golf & Country Club. The Applications for the 2012 class was comprised of: Class will be accepted Herschel Arant, Louise through the end of May. Blackman, Keisha To apply online visit Blackwell, Tony Cash, www.leadershiphenry.co Trina Cook, Angela Craig, m/selection. Deanne Elliott, Stacy

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March 23 - 31, 2012 Highlights...Athens ● Taverna Dinner Show ● The Acropolis ● 4-Night Greek Islands & Turkey Cruise ● Mycenae

Featuring a 4-Night Cruise: Mykonos, Kusadasi, Patmos, Rhodes, Crete & Santorini Inside Cat. Cabin Rates: Double $2,594 pp Outside Cabin Rates: Double $2,744 pp

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Chamber Offers Disability Coverage for Employees - A Low Cost Solution That Communicates Caring Many employees have some form of life insurance. Unfortunately, they are much more likely to need disability insurance in their lifetimes. For the average 30-40 year old, roughly one out of three people will endure a disability of 90 days or more before age 65. When these events occur not only is their family put in a potentially devastating position, but their employer will almost certainly be impacted as well. The employer is left with one less employee for potentially a prolonged period of time. In addition, employers who are close to their employees feel terrible for them, wishing in

many cases that they could somehow help compensate them in one of their greatest times of need. The solution: disability income products or, paycheck replacement products! Group short-term and long-term disability products are very inexpensive solutions that make employees feel more secure and allow employers to obtain high quality employees. Group short-term disability products can be based upon a person’s income or can also be purchased in flat amounts, like $200 or $300 per week of income based on a person’s income. These policies can be set up to

begin one day, one week or two weeks after an illness or one week to two weeks after an injury and can replace a portion of the employee’s paycheck for up to 1 year depending on the product chosen. Group long-term disability products are typically based on a percentage of a person’s income, such as 60%, and typically do not begin paying until 90 or 180 days after the disability has occurred. The best news of all, there are discounts available on these products! Your Henry County Chamber of Commerce is helping small businesses offer more affordable employee

benefits insurance products information on any of these through its participation in insurance offerings, please call MemberCare AllianceSM, a the Chamber, one of your statewide network of more than participating Chamber-member 130 Chambers of Commerce. insurance agents, or Purchasing The MemberCare Alliance of Alliance Solutions, Inc., (the Henry County program includes company that developed the a variety of other discounted MemberCare Alliance program) insurance products, such as: at 770-579-1214 or 1-800-782group health insurance, 8254 ext. 3512. accidental death and dismemberment, long- term care and term life insurance. All these products are Renewing Members available through Barbara H. Boone p a r t i c i p a t i n g Batteries Plus Chamber-member Belk, Inc. insurance agents. Broadmoor Properties, LLC For more Chick-fil-A @ Eagles Landing

CHAMBER MEMBERSHIP Welcome New Members Absolute Best Transmissions, Inc. Ms. Georgine Pitcher 179 Hampton Street McDonough, GA 30253 770-305-9494

Future Services Mr. Richard Denning 100 Park 42 Drive, Suite E Locust Grove, GA 30248 678-583-9773

Michael Gasses Agency, Inc Mr. Michael Gasses P. O. Box 1101 McDonough, GA 30253 770-957-5535

ALPHA Tire & Auto Mr. Kevin Paul 391 Hampton Street McDonough, GA 30253 678-878-7691

Great American Cookies & Pretzel Maker Mrs. Candy Gasses Strain 1000 Tanger Boulevard, Suite 502A Locust Grove, GA 30248 770-318-0899

Monica's Kids Consignment Mrs. Monica Evans 561 Jonesboro Road McDonough, GA 30253 678-583-9099

Alton Healthcare, LLC Dr. Ernie Fletcher 3579 SE Highway 138, Suite 101 Stockbridge, GA 30281 502-330-6769

Griffin Sales and Service Mr. Don Griffin 81 Andrew Drive, Suite 200 Stockbridge, GA 30281 770-507-9573

Appreciation Events Mr. Ron Goss 301 Amherst Terrace Stockbridge, GA 30281 770-685-0226

Haven House Ms. Marjorie Lacy P.O. Box 1150 McDonough, GA 30253 770-954-1008

Battle & Battle Sons, LLC Mr. Willie Battle 3036 Norwell Court Locust Grove, GA 30248 770-957-6437

Luella Academy Ms. Stephanie Ray 235 Walker Road McDonough, GA 30253 770-914-1933

Carpets Direct Mr. Klayton Tapley 3530 North Henry Boulevard, Suite A Stockbridge, GA 30281 770-507-9174

Mary M. House, LLC Ms. Mary M. House 30 Woodruff Street McDonough, GA 30253 678-272-7774

Edward Jones Investments Mr. Logan Lowrey 190 Turner Street McDonough, GA 30253 770-957-7915

McDonough Taxi Mr. Andrell White 39 Keys Ferry Street McDonough, GA 30253 678-572-9234

Paradise Empowers Ms. Michele Wilson 598 Red Oak Road Stockbridge, GA 30281 404-392-3582 Patriot Fire Protection Mr. Woody Johnson 124 Park 42 Drive, Suite E Locust Grove, GA 30248 770-996-3473 Sarah's Country Cooking Ms. Janice Taylor 1060 Eagles Landing Parkway, Suite 210 Stockbridge, GA 30281 678-289-8958 Scentsy Independent Consultant Mrs. Erika Lambright 530 Plantation Cove Stockbridge, GA 30281 770-543-9135

St. Vincent de Paul of St. James the Apostle Ms. Tammy Thomas 1000 Highway 155 North McDonough, GA 30252 770-898-7039 Sticks & Stones Mr. William P. Wilson 910 Eagle's Landing Pkwy. Stockbridge, GA 30281 678-565-0660 The French Market Mr. & Mrs. Rick Weaver 3840 Highway 42 Locust Grove, GA 30248 770-914-6303 Uniquely Southern Event Boutique Mrs. Linda Hutchison 57 McDonough Street Hampton, GA 30228 404-216-1242 University of Georgia Mr. Art Cain 1109 Experiment Street Griffin, GA 30223 770-229-3478 Willett Honda South Mr. Scott Willett 6871 Mount Zion Boulevard Morrow, GA 30260 770-968-1500

Chronicles Billing, Inc. Clayton County Community Svcs. Authority, Inc. Coldwell Banker Commercial Metro Brokers Community Bible Fellowship Church Comprehensive Medical Clinic, PC Consolidated Office Solutions Credit Nation Auto Sales, LLC Donald Dunlap Dr. Vivian Le Family Dentistry, PC Edward Jones - Vanessa Conwell Facet Technologies Fulton & Kozak Certified Public Accountants Henry Players Henry Radiation Oncology Center James Motor Works John Deere Parts Distribution Center Liberty Technology LifeSouth Community Blood Centers March of Dimes McDonough Hospitality & Tourism Board McDonough Primary Care McLaurin Graphics, Inc. Mellow Mushroom Momentum Christian Church Personnel Options, Inc. Premier Elevator Company, Inc. PRops Promotion Group Rover, Inc. Sacred Journey Hospice, Inc. Shiloh McDonough Community Outreach, Inc. Springer & Assoc. Real Estate - June B. Springer Strong Rock Christian School SunTrust Bank - Eagle's Landing Parkway SunTrust Bank - Highway 81 East SunTrust Bank - Jonesboro Road SunTrust Bank - Morrow SunTrust Bank - North Henry Boulevard SunTrust Bank - North Retail Branch United Steel Storage, Inc. The UPS Store WORKTEC

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Ribbon Cuttings April 28 Uniquely Southern Events Boutique Contact: Ms. Linda Huticheson 15 McDonough Street Hampton, GA 30228 404-216-1242

April 28 Henry Medical Center Outpatient Surgery Center

May 5 Hands-On Physiotherapy, Inc.

Contact: Mr. Charles Scott 1133 Eagles Landing Parkway Stockbridge, GA 30281 678-604-1000 www.henrymedical.com

Contact: Ms. Jennifer Paugh 1508 Rock Quarry Road Stockbridge, GA 30281 770-507-3233 www.handsonphysiotherapy.com

May 6 Sticks & Stones

May 11 Salvation Army

May 12 Minuteman Press

Contact: Mr. William Wilson 910 Eagles Landing Parkway Stockbridge, GA 30281 678-565-0660

Contact: Ms. Tina Clark 401 Racetrack Road McDonough, GA 30253 770-957-8868

Contact: Mr. & Mrs. Stan Parrott 870 Hampton Road McDonough, GA 30253 770-957-0012 www.mcdonough-ga.minutemanpress.com

May 12 Robinson, Whaley, Hammonds & Allison, PC Contact: Mr. Greg Hammonds 115 Westridge Industrial Parkway McDonough, GA 30253 770-914-1040 www.rwhcpa.com

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Roth IRA: A Lifetime Investment

into your Roth IRA and gradually increase your contributions as your income rises, up to the contribution limit. A Roth IRA is an excellent retirement savings vehicle because it can grow tax free and your contributions can be invested into just about any investment you choose — stocks, bonds, mutual funds, CDs and so on. Of course, when you’re young, you might not be thinking much about retirement. But the earlier you start contributing to a Roth IRA, the more you could end up with — and the difference

ome investments are appropriate during your working years, while others are more suitable for retirement. But a Roth Individual Retirement Account (IRA) can provide you with benefits at virtually every stage of your life. Let’s take a quick “journey” through some of these stages to see just how valuable a Roth IRA can be. To begin with, you can open a Roth IRA at any age, provided you have earned income and meet certain income limits. So if you’re just starting out in your career, put as much as you can afford

could be substantial. In fact, if you started putting money into a Roth IRA at age 30, and you contributed the maximum amount each year until you reached 65, you would accumulate more than $766,000, assuming you are in the 25% tax bracket and you earned a 7% return, compounded annually. But, given the same assumptions, you’d end up with only about $365,000 if you waited until 40 before you started contributing. It clearly pays to contribute early and annually to a Roth IRA. (In 2011, the annual contribution limit is $5,000, or

$6,000 if you’re 50 or older.) There are additional benefits to funding a Roth IRA, such as its flexible withdrawal options, which are available to you even before you retire. Since you already paid taxes on the money you put into your Roth, you can withdraw your contributions at any time without paying taxes or penalties. Generally speaking, it’s certainly best to leave your Roth IRA intact for as long as possible. But if there's an emergency and you need access to the funds, you can also withdraw your Roth’s earnings tax free, provided you’ve held your account at least five years and you don’t start taking

withdrawals until you’ve reached 59½. Now, let’s fast-forward to your retirement. Unlike other retirement accounts, such as a traditional IRA or a 401(k), your Roth IRA does not require you to start taking withdrawals at age 70½ — or ever. If you don’t need the money, you can leave it alone, possibly to grow further, for as long as you like. This means that you might have more money to bequeath to your children or other beneficiaries, and they won’t have to pay income taxes on withdrawals from either your contributions or your earnings, provided your Roth IRA account has been open

for at least five years. Keep in mind, though, that your beneficiaries will be required to take distributions based on their life expectancy. As you can see, a Roth IRA can be an excellent financial “traveling companion” as you go through life. So consider adding a Roth to your portfolio — and bon voyage. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor.

TAKE CHARGE OF YOUR FUTURE. Create and implement a strategy designed to help you achieve your long-term financial goals. Do something positive for yourself. Call today for a no-cost, no-obligation portfolio review. Together, we can create a strategy that’s right for you based on your current situation, objectives and risk tolerance.

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BUSINESS AFTER HOURS

BUSINESS

BOOSTERS BOOSTERS LUNCHEON LUNCHEON

Special Business Boosters Luncheon 2011 Legislative Wrap-Up & The Impact On Business Wednesday, June 15, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Sponsored by

Henry Medical Center Opens Outpatient Surgery Center

he April 28 Business After Hours was co-hosted by Henry Medical Center and Leadership Henry. Attendees received a tour of the new Outpatient Surgery Center, located on the ground floor of HMC’s North Tower, and got to see inside an operating suite complete with a “fake” patient (pictured), and to ask questions of the Center’s staff who were on-hand to explain the state-of-theart equipment and processes. Guests were treated to the sounds of Sean Shuffler and delicious hors d’oeuvres. Leadership Henry alumni and class members were also on hand to answer questions and to encourage participation in the 2012 Leaderhip Henry Class.

June Business After Hours hosted by

Eagle’s Brooke Country Club 300 Lester Mill Road, Suite 110 Locust Grove June 23 – 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm

chool’s out, signaling the official start of the summer season. Celebrate with a 9-hole Mini-Scramble for only $20 at Eagle’s Brooke Golf & Country Club before returning to the golf pro shop for appetizers, beverages and networking during the June Business After Hours. Reserve a tee time beginning at 2:30 p.m. by calling Allen Thompson at (404) 663-0036. Don’t forget to bring business cards and that each Business After Hours concludes with a drawing for the Chamber Jackpot and that you MUST be present to win!

HCCC’s Existing Industries Council, Small Business Council and Government Affairs Committee Featuring David Raynor, Senior Vice President of Government Affairs Lauren Wilkes, Vice Present of Government Affairs Georgia Chamber of Commerce The cost is $12 for Chamber members and $20 for non-members. Make your reservations for this catered luncheon by calling (770) 957-5786 or emailing preeves@henrycounty.com Please Note the Date Change from our routinely scheduled Thursday luncheons.

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