SOUTH SHELBY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
KALEIDOSCOPE Columbiana • Chelsea • Harpersville • Westover Wilsonville • Vincent and the South Shelby County Region
October2012
southshelbychamber.com
Inside this Edition • Board of Directors and Ambassadors • Articles • Things to Do and See in Shelby County • Article • Next Chamber Luncheon • Welcome Aboard Chamber Members • Upcoming October Chamber Events
Visit Shelby County’s Museum Trail at www.shelbycountymuseums.com Call the Chamber Office at 205-669-9075 for more information on these events or visit our website at www.southshelbychamber.com for complete calendar information.
2012 Corporate Sponsors
2 2012 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
BOARD MEMBERS Linda Wren, AT&T Dr. Ben Smith, Smith Chiropractic Daniel Holmes, Shelby County Reporter Robert Jackson Bridges, Historic Shelby Association Miranda Carter, Johnny Rays
President Donna Smelcer Shelby Baptist Medical Center
1st Vice President Faye McGuire Frontier Bank
Secretary/Treasurer 2nd Vice President Dr. Benjamin W. Smith, III Kevin Morris Smith Chiropractic M&F Bank
Mary Strehle, Victory GMC Wayne Johnsey, Piggly Wiggly Donna Smelcer, Shelby Baptist Medical Center Richard Cook, Busy Hands Framing and Gifts Evan Major, Former Superintendent of Education Jon Lauderdale, Alagasco
2012 DIAMOND AWARDS South Shelby Chamber of Commerce’s 7th Annual Diamond Awards Ceremony & Annual Meeting was held on December 6, 2012 at the Columbiana United Methodist Church. The Diamond Awards is a program designed by the Chamber to honor and recognize outstanding chamber members with the “Diamond Awards” of excellence to the Business of the Year, New Business of the Year, Citizen of the Year and the Ambassador of the Year. You can participate by nominating someone and/or some businesses for these prestigious awards. Nominations are open and you may visit the chambers website at www. southshelbychamber.com for the nomination forms or call the chamber office at 205-669-9075.
Past President & Advisor Billy Jones Bryant Bank
Executive Director Stacy Walkup
Faye McGuire, Frontier Bank Kevin Morris, M&F Bank Chris Cano, Alabama Power Company Office Team, Ben Corbitt and RSVP Volunteers
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ON THE MOVE The South Shelby Chamber of Commerce welcomes its’ newest members! The South Shelby Chamber of Commerce welcomes our newest member Jade M. Anderson, Administrator at Sol Amor Hospice located at 13521 Shelby County Hwy 280(The Narrows). Sol Amor stands for “Warmth and Love” according to Jade Anderson who brings Anderson over 10 years of hospice experience with her in the healthcare industry. They are dedicated to supporting patients with terminal illnesses as well as their families.
Join the South Shelby Chamber of Commerce in Welcoming Ashleigh Finn, Community Liaison Representative for Shelby Ridge Rehab Select as a New Member and Chamber Ambassador! Rehab Select at Shelby Ridge offers a full continuum of care, from temporary Finn respite care, to long-term skilled nursing, to hospice services. They also provide exceptional shortterm rehabilitation and a range of specialty programs and services.
The South Shelby Chamber of Commerce would like to Thank Prideline Transportation for a productive day out in the field connecting with a few of our tourism and attraction stakeholders. Prideline is a new member with
the chamber and they hosted the transportation today enabling our members in the hospitality business to learn more about one another’s business services as they learned more about our attractions in South Shelby County. Prideline Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening! Prideline is located off Hwy 65 in Pelham (next to Transportation South) Welcome Aboard and give them a call for your next group outing!
Join the South Shelby Chamber of Commerce in welcoming David Whitehurst, Owner of Champion Cleaners with three locations including Rocky Ridge Road, Calera and U.S. Hwy 280 and 119 at Greystone. Mr. Whitehurst started his business from the ground up over ten years ago.
Arlie’s Outdoors now Open Pick up a copy of Outdoor Alabama’s magazine that shares the dates of the different hunting seasons! This business is a One Stop Place for the hunting and fishing industry. Bow Range, Guns, Bows & Arrows, Clothing, and more!
4 THINGS TO DO AND SEE IN SHELBY COUNTY
October & November September 24- Old Baker Farm Pumpkin Patch October 31 Harpersville | Shelby County Sat. & Sun., 9 a.m. until dark. Old Baker Farm--Pumpkin patch, corn maze, hay maze, hay ride, petting farm, and more. Location: Old Baker Farm. Contact: Gerald Baker 205672-7209. oldbakerfarm@yahoo.com. www.oldbakerfarm. com. Admission: Admission charged October
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Harpersville Heritage Tour Harpersville | Shelby County The City of Harpersville and the South Shelby Chamber of Commerce is hosting a “Harpersville Heritage Tour”. The tour is guided by Mayor Theoangelo Perkins and will depart from Morgan Creek Vineyards (181 Morgan Creek Lane, Harpersville, Al 35078) at 9am to 12pm and will travel by bus which will include walking site visits as well. The tours admission is $20 per adult and $16 per child and 5yrs old and under are free, tour includes refreshments will be provided at the Harpersville City Hall. The tour will highlight many of the cities historically registered sites listed on the Alabama Register of Landmarks and Heritage. These properties, which may be of national, state, and local significance, are designated by the Alabama Historical Commission under the authority of the Alabama Legislature. It also showcases two sites the Chancellor House and the Newman Rock House that are on the National Register of Historic Places. Historic sites include the Harpersville Garden of Memories Cemetery also known as the Harpersville City Cemetery; Klein-Wallace House built in 1841, Chancellor House built in 1935, Old Baker Farm and the City Hall formally the communities elementary school. This will be the sixth year of the tour. New this year is our partnership with Prideline Transportation that will be escorted our group tour. The seating is limited to 33 seats so please make your reservations as soon as possible. According to the 2000 Census the population of Harpersville was 1,620. The city continues to grow due to the growth of big business on Highway 280. Harpersville is home to Morgan Creek Vineyards and Old Baker’s Christmas Tree Farm, a historic graveyard, Shelby Sod farm, and a drive in Movie Theater, numerous cotton fields, a public park, two private schools, and numerous subdivisions. Mayor Theoangelo Perkins, Harpersville Alabama, “We have so much history right here in Harpersville that people do not know about and they would be pleasantly surprised if they come and take the tour.” For more information call 205-669-9075 or 205-672-9961 and visit www.southshelbychamer.com.
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Whigmaleerie Day in Wilsonville Wilsonville | Shelby County 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Wilsonville honors its Scottish heritage with Whigmaleerie Day, a third annual event celebrating the town’s past, present and future with exhibits, a music festival stage, children’s rides, a Revolutionary War Camp and reenactment, antique vehicles, local vendors, a chili cooking contest and bagpipers. Location: Downtown Wilsonville. Contact: Town Hall -205-669-6180 or South Shelby Chamber. 205-6699075 soshelby@bellsouth.net. Website URL:www. southshelbychamber.com . Admission: Free
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Monster Walk, Columbiana | Shelby County 4-5:30 p.m. Downtown Columbiana. Sponsored by the Columbiana Merchants and Professionals Association
Chelsea Day Chelsea | Shelby County 9-3pm. Chelsea City Hall. Chelsea High School Band Boosters is hosting “Chelsea Day” themed: “Celebration of the Arts” Visit various vendors and artisans from throughout the state while enjoying good food, family fun and local entertainment from our schools and churches. For more info call 205-913-8373. Admission: Free Shelby Iron Works Fall Festival Shelby | Shelby County Location: Shelby Iron Works. Annual Fall Festival. Museum open. Antique sawmill in operation, syrup mill turning cane juice into syrup using old fashioned open pan method, blacksmiths and farriers demonstrating their work. Music, food, country store.10268 CR 42. Shelby, AL 35143 Contact: Thomas N. Trimble, president. 205-670-0142. tntjct@bellsouth.net. Website URL: www.shelbyironworks.com Admission: Fee for participants only
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American Cancer Survivor Dinner Columbiana | Shelby County Sponsored by the Novella Club of Columbiana at the First Baptist Church of Columbiana at 6:30pm, RSVP to Peggy Wood at 205-670-9073 or pwood409@yahoo.com
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Becoming an Outdoors-Woman Columbiana | Shelby County BOW is a three day workshop designed for women ages 18 years or older. The workshop offers hands-on instruction in a fun and non-threatening learning environment. Participants choose from over 50 courses such as backyard wildlife, rock climbing, camp cooking, map and compass, camping, mountain biking, shooting sports (pistol, rifle, shotgun, muzzleloader, as well as gun safety), fishing, hunting, canoeing, nature photography, nature crafts, archery, ATV handling, bird watching, motor boat handling, and more. Location: Alabama 4H Center. Contact: Sylvia Payne 334252-5453. sylvia.payne@dcnr.alabama.gov. Website URL: www.outdooralabama.com/outdoor-adventures/Events_for_ women/bow/. Admission: Admission charged. Payments: Credit Cards. (call for specifics)
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Arts Council - Columbiana. Contact: Susan Gordon. 205 669 0044. susan@shelbycountyartscouncil.com. Website URL: www.shelbycountyartscouncil.com. Admission: Free
Statewide Student Juried Art Competition Columbiana | Shelby County Shelby County Arts Council and University of Montevallo have partnered to host a Statewide Student Juried Art Competition for 10, 11 and 12 grade high school students. Sponsored by Regions Bank. Deadline for Entry is Midnight, Sunday, October 14 College Preview Day and Exhibit Reception is Sunday, November 4, 2012. Visit our Website for more information and details for entry. Location: Shelby County
5 CHAMBER SNAP SHOTS Meet the South Shelby Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors This is a first class lady who is at the helm of the South Shelby Chamber of Commerce steering all ships ahead! Having been employed at Shelby Baptist Medical Center for over 34 years Donna is now the Executive Assistant to David Wilson, President and CEO and Dr. David Cleveland Chief Medical Officer. Shelby Baptist Medical Center is home to over 1,000 employees in Shelby County! With a Columbiana hometown background Donna and her husband Robert have two grown children, two grandchildren. She and her husband are active members of the First Baptist Church of Alabaster where Donna sings in the choir. When asked what have you seen as a board member President that you did not see as a member at the South Shelby Chamber of Commerce she answered “ The way the Chamber and the different municipalities work together.” She also mentioned “I enjoy seeing how our members utilize the chamber in growing their businesses.” Donna Smelcer has been our Board President for one year and is able to serve a two year term. The professionalism she brings to our board is second to none. Donna has donated
Donna Smelcer, Board President
countless hours in making our County the best place to live work and raise our families!
WELCOME ABOARD CHAMBER MEMBERS Photography, Medical Clinics, Business meeting space, Wildlife Education, Hospice Services, Construction, Education & Consulting, Dental Services, Community Churches and so many more new members joining the South Shelby Chamber of Commerce to network, promote and be a part of the local communities through the chamber of commerce. Are these your neighbors, reach out to them and explore what they are all about, you will truly be amazed!
Baptist Health Center-Calera Tom Nolen, MD Breezy Wilson, MD J.D. Shugrue, MD 206 Hwy 304 Calera, AL 35040 205-668-0626 Shaklee Independent Distributor Elise Hearn 485 Forest Lake Drive Sterrett, AL 35147 205-821-2270 Snider’s Discount Pharmacy Doug Snider 16233 Hwy 280 Ste A Chelsea, AL 35043 205-678-3899
Trinity Medical Clinics at Chelsea Lauren Bryant 331 Chelsea Corners Way Chelsea, AL 35043 205-678-7779
Clements Dean Building Company Randy Clements 5455 Hwy 51 Wilsonville, AL 35186 205-678-4295
Trinity Medical Clinics at Chelsea Lauren Bryant 331 Chelsea Corners Way Chelsea, AL 35043 205-678-7779
*The Semi-Retired Electrician (New Member) Maurice Turgeon 145 Landings Lane Wilsonville, Alabama 35186 205-669-9812 www.thesemiretiredelectrician.com
Kovakas Realty Co. Inc. Penny Kovakas P.O. Box 253 9447 Hwy 55 Westover, AL 35185 205-678-2441
Hospice Advantage Beth Crowder 2153 Riverchase Office Road Pelham, AL 35243 205-620-5244
*Chelsea Shell (New Member) Steve Sewani 16851 Hwy 280 Chelsea, Alabama 35043 205-678-8704
Stonecrest at Double Oak Mountain 1 Stonecrest Drive Birmingham, AL 35242 205-981-3005
Gresham, Smith & Partners Hal Humphrey 3595 Grandview Pkwy Ste 300 Birmingham, AL 35243 205-298-9200
The Awards & Engraving Place Cynthia Hylton-Murer 1919 Hoover Court Birmingham, AL 35226 205-823-7676
Gaston Steam Plant Brian Heinsfield P.O. Drawer 1127 Wilsonville, AL 35186 205-669-8100
Joseph Brothers, Inc. Kathy Joseph 5924 Chelsea Road Columbiana, AL 35051 205-669-4632 Gills Service Center Janet Gill P.O. Box 187 5350 Hwy 280 West Harpersville, AL 35078 205-672-9690 Cadence Bank Jamie Echols 104 Chelsea Pointe Drive Chelsea, AL 35043 205-678-6801
6 MONTHLY CHAMBER LUNCHEONS
October 4, 2012 Location: Keynote Speaker:
Columbiana United Methodist Church (Multi Purpose Room) 200 North Main Street, Columbiana Alabama 35051 J REPRESENTATIVE JIM McClendon (R) 50th District. (St. Clair and Shelby)
City Spotlight:
The Town of Wilsonville
Local Spotlight:
Shelby County Film Producers; October Baby
Sponsored By:
Wilsonville Gaston Steam Plant
Hosted By:
DJ’s BBQ
McClendon
Price: $10.00 • Networking begins at 11:30am | Door Prizes Welcomed!
Free Tax Workshop Offered to Area New Business Owners October 18 Hoover—Starting a new business and have tax questions? Mark your calendar and attend the Alabama Department of Revenue’s free New Business Workshop scheduled Thursday, Oct. 18, 2012, at 3 p.m. and again at 6 p.m. in Hoover. The workshop will be held at the Jefferson/ Shelby Taxpayer Service Center, located at 2020 Valleydale Road, in Hoover. The free workshop will cover a variety of state tax
information topics, including employer withholding taxes, state and local sales taxes, property taxes, business licensing requirements, and Alabama’s child labor law. An overview of Alabama’s business tax electronic filing programs will also be presented. For more information concerning the Birmingham/ Hoover area New Business Workshop, visit the department’s Web site at www.revenue.alabama. gov or call (205) 733-2740.
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8 UPCOMING CHAMBER EVENTS More Upcoming Chamber Events: October Chamber Events October
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Save the Date: Ambassador Meeting @ 11am/ at Shelby Ridge Health & Rehab/Alabaster
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Coffee with the Mayor- Wilsonville Town Hall at 8am. Networking South Shelby Chamber of Commerce and the City of Harpersville will host a Coffee and Breakfast uniting neighboring businesses, civic and county leaders at 8am at the Wilsonville Town Hall. Sponsored by Alabama Power, Bryant Bank, Deloach Barber and Casper’s, Regions Bank, Shelby Baptist Medical Center, Shelby County Reporter and Chelsea Coffee House
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Save the Date: New Member Orientation @ 9am/Vincent Town Hall Save the Dates for these Ribbon Cuttings: Sabina’s- MT Laurel at 5pm on Thursday October 4th. Hudd’s Food Center- Wilsonville at 10am on Friday October 5th. Shelby Ridge Health & RehabAlabaster at 10am on Thursday Oct 11th (Celebrating New
Services such as Total P Nutrition, Wound Care and Swallowing testing). Alabama Power Credit Union- Chelsea at 10am on Thursday October 25th
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New Diet Out! Dr. Robert DeSantis Offers Free Informational Session On Ideal Protein Diet. Chelsea, AL – Robert DeSantis, MD, FACOG, boardcertified OBGYN and member of the Trinity Medical Center medical staff, will offer a free informational session about Ideal Protein, a medically designed weight loss protocol, on Thursday, October 25, 2012. The session will be from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Trinity Medical Clinic in Chelsea. The session, which is open to men and women, will explain how the diet results in rapid fat loss while sparing muscle mass as well as discussing the centerpiece of the program, the protein-based foods.. Those interested will also learn valuable nutrition information that will help keep the pounds off for life. For more information or to make a reservation, please call the clinic at 678-7779.
*Partnership with the South Shelby Chamber of Commerce, Calera Chamber of Commerce, Montevallo Chamber of Commerce and the Greater Shelby Chamber of Commerce. These forums are OPEN to the PUBLIC and PLEASE check the Shelby County Reporter for ALL the municipal dates and times to double check locations etc.. thank you!
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