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Chilton County Chamber of Commerce, P.O. Box 66, Clanton, AL 35046 Email: [email protected]
C l a n t o n • J e m i s o n • T h o r s b y • M a p l e s v i l l e
Phone: (205) 755-2400Fax: (205) 755-8444
Chamber Upcoming EventsSeptember 4: Chamber lucheon, Clanton FUMC activity center, noonSeptember 11: Chilton Leadership orientation, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.September 25: Chamber Board meeting, 5:15 p.m.October 2: Chamber luncheon, Clanton FUMC activity center, noon
CHAMBER BOARD of DIRECTORSJanice HullPresidentHull & Russell, P.C.
Peggy HallVice PresidentRealtySouth
Mollie SmelleySecretary/Treasurer
Britt CulpepperChairman of the BoardPeoples Southern Bank
Jannette BrasherMutual Savings Credit Union
Marilyn ColsonDept. of Human Resources
Tommy GlasscockLeCroy Career Tech
Dr. Lisa GreenJemison Eye Care
Dr. Maurice Lyn20/20 Eye Care
Chris MillardAllstate
Ronnie PorterAlabama Power Co.
Mary Mell SmithClanton City Council
Kurt WallaceState Representative
Susie WilliamsJohnson and Associates Realty
Stephen DawkinsThe Clanton Advertiser
LETTER FROM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
One final message on the 2012 Peach Jam Jubilee. You can see from the picture on the cover of
this newsletter that a variety of family-oriented activities were enjoyed at this event.
That is the Chamber’s goal: offer a “quality of life” event that will benefit our community and surrounding areas.
Any success we enjoyed is a result of
the support received from sponsors, our county commission, the various cities and towns in this county and from the more than 100 volunteers who gave of their time and effort. The Peach Jam is a team effort!
Now, the challenge is to make it better next year.
Come join us!
Mike RobertsonExecutive Director
CHAMBER BITS AND PIECES
CHAMBER AMBASSADORS
Thanks to the Chamber Ambassadors who make our events a great success!
NEW MEMBERS
Tropical BounzersHome of best birthday partiesAlice Burton116 Chilton PlaceClanton, AL 35045205-755-8255www.tropicalbounzers.com
Edwards JewelersDanny Edwards617 Second Ave. N.Clanton, AL 35045205-755-4290
Classy TouchAdriaan and Brandy van’t Hof648 Clanton Market PlaceClanton, AL 35045205-755-0100www.shopclassytouch.com
Andrea FanninAnn BakerAnn MimsAnne TaddickenBrian DoveyCharlotte KelleyChristy MendozaDanny CarterDarlene RiceGlenda StrengthGordon Smelley
Harold JarmanHannah GoreChris SpeaksHelen BlackmonJason CalhounJulia CulpepperKara HuntKatie PettyKevin CorleyLarry CulpepperLloyd NutterOcie DeVaughn
Pam PriceSherry CoxVanessa McKinneyVickie P. MoseleyMary Beth WyattRex ClecklerGwyn LoydKim McCullaChristine Brown
Grand opening and ribbon cutting at McKinnon Nissan at Interstate 65 Exit 212.
The Chamber was pleased to have Gov. Robert Bentley as its guest speaker at the August monthly luncheon.
CHAMBER MEMBER SPOTLIGHT
MOUNTAIN VIEW ORCHARDS16045 County Road 29Jemison, AL 35085205-351-1931 (Andy)205-217-5990 (Steve)www.mountainvieworchards.com
There is a rich history of growers here in Chilton County. Mountain View Orchards is one of many farms that have continued this rich history, by producing some of the highest quality fruits since the early 1930s. Peaches and apples
have always been the main fruits grown on the farm—although over the years the farm has produced other fruits such as plums, pears, watermelons, cantaloupes, strawberries, blackberries and blueberries. At present, the orchards are managed and operated by Steve Wilson and Andy Millard. With 50 years of combined experience in growing and marketing these fruits, Steve and Andy have the skills and knowledge for producing the highest quality fruits available.
This Chamber Member Spotlight will be a regular feature in our newsletter. If you would like for your business to be featured here, please provide a picture and text, and we will include it in an upcoming edition.
Directions (from Birmingham): Take I-65 south to Exit 219. Turn right off Exit 219 onto County Road 42. Go approximately 0.1 mile and turn left onto County Road 29. Go approximately 2 miles, and the orchards will be on the right. Mountain View Orchards is located directly across theh road from Petals From the Past nursery.
CHAMBER BITS AND PIECES
PLATINUM$2,000 and up
•Alabama Power Co.•AT&T
•Central Alabama Electric Co-op•The Clanton Advertiser
•Dr. Jim Driggars•Peoples Southern Bank
GOLD$1,500 - $1,999
•Baptist Health Systems•Hull & Russell, P.C.
•McKinnon Toyota-Nissan
SILVER$1,000 -$1,499
•Johnson Controls•Lemak Sports Medicine
BRONZE$500 - $900
•Alagasco•Durbin Farms Market•Heaton Pecan Farm•Martin Funeral Home
•Southfirst Bank
COPPER$100 - $499
•Chilton Medical Center•Clanton Furniture
•Giles Cooling and Heating•Heart of Dixie Parts and
Equipment•Inn of Clanton
•Mutual Savings Credit Union•Peachtree Bank
•Personnal Appearance Catering•Wadsworth Oil
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
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.
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
ELECTED OFFICIALS
CHILTON COUNTY COMMISSION
Commissioner Bobby Agee905 Samaria RoadClanton, AL 35045205-755-1551 / 205-755-5075
Commissioner Allen Caton625 County Road 8Jemison, AL 35085205-755-1551 / 205-646-0066
Commissioner Heedy Hayes4960 County Road 73Randolph, AL 36792205-755-1551 / 205-665-7008
Commissioner Joe HeadleyP.O. Box 1730Clanton, AL 35046205-755-1551 / 205-755-8246
Commissioner Tim MimsP.O. Box 30Maplesville, AL 36750205-755-1551 / 334-366-5670
Commissioner Greg Moore25 County Road 494Verbena, AL 36091205-755-1551 / 205-755-5589
Commissioner Red Turnipseed20110 Alabama Hwy. 22Clanton, AL 35045205-755-1551 / 205-755-7318
JUDGE OF PROBATE
Judge Bobby Martin P.O. Box 270Clanton, AL 35046205-755-1555
CHILTON COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
Dave Hayden, SuperintendentJoe Mims, PresidentHoward DaughertyChris DavisAnn GlasscockJoe MimsCurtis SmithAnn ThomasGeorge Walker
CITY COUNCILS
ClantonBilly Joe Driver, MayorBobby CookGreg DeJarnettBobby EasterlingMary Mell Smith JemisonEddie Reed, MayorGeorge BrasherFaye KingDonnie LaneRobert MorrisSam Reed
ThorsbyDearl Hilyer, MayorNeil BensonWillis BrittMarvin CrumptonTara JewellJean Nelson Maplesville Aubrey Latham, Mayor John CaudleMichael BeardenRay Charles MitchellJim Threadgill
CHAMBER BITS AND PIECES
September 4: Brian Hilson, Chief Executive of B’Ham Business Alliance
October 2: Tom Stackhouse, President of Central Alabama Electric Cooperative
October 30: Lesley McClure, Federal Reserve System
December 4: Chamber Open House
January 17: Chamber Annual Banquet
February 5: Shane Boatright, Boatright Companies
March 5: John McMillan, Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture
April 2: Tommy Bice (pending), Alabama Superintendent of Education
May 1: Chilton Leadership Graduation
June 4: Brian Taylor, State Senator; Mark Tuggle, State Representative; April Weaver, State Representative
2012-13 CHAMBER LUNCHEON LINE-UP
ANNOUNCEMENT
GENTIVA HOSPICE FOOD DRIVE
Now through Aug. 30, Gentiva Hospice will be working with Chilton County Emergency Assistance center, collecting food and personal items in every market they serve. All items collected will be donated for distribution to the community.
The following high-demand items are requested (no perishable items, please): canned meats and dinners, canned vegetables, soup, rice and beans.
Please bring any items donated to Gentiva Hospice, 118 Sixth St. S. Clanton or to the Chamber of Commerce.
CHAMBER BITS AND PIECES
CHAMBER WELCOMES EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT
ANNOUNCEMENT
Please extend a big Chilton County welcome to the Chamber’s new Executive Assistant, Kelly Johnson.
Kelly and her family recently moved to our area from northern Indiana.
Stop by the Chamber and meet Kelly soon.
If you missed getting a 2012 Peach Jam
T-shirt in June, there are shirts available for sale in the Chamber office. These shirts may be purchased for $6, and we have shirts in most sizes.
Clanton’s Beautification & Tree Board has announced its annual awards, and MorLyn’s Fine Jewelry, Gifts & Antiques, owned by Tommy and Ann Glasscock, has won the historic award.
Tommy and Ann are Chamber members, and we offer our sincere congratulations.
ANNOUNCEMENT2012 Peach Jam T-shirts
MorLyn’s a winner!