December 2012
Calendar of Events December 13: Christmas open house, The Gardens of Clanton, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. December 15: Jingle Bell Run/Walk, 8 a.m. January 17: Chamber Annual Banquet, Alabama Power Conference Center, 6:30 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
CHILTON COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FROM THE DIRECTOR
us in ways too numerous to mention. Consider our health, our businesses, our We are nearing the end of another year and should take families and all the positive opportunities that have come note of all the blessings of our way. Think about the this life. Although we may have experienced challenges privilege we have to live in Chilton County. Consider the in 2012, God has blessed
freedoms we enjoy as United States citizens. As you celebrate the holidays, give thanks to God, our Father, and please remember that Jesus is the reason for the season.
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
Jannette Brasher Mutual Savings Credit Union
Chris Millard Allstate
Marilyn Colson Dept. of Human Resources
Ronnie Porter Alabama Power Co.
Stephen Dawkins The Clanton Advertiser
Mary Mell Smith Clanton City Council
Tommy Glasscock LeCroy Career Tech
Kurt Wallace State Representative
Dr. Lisa Green Jemison Eye Care
Susie Williams Johnson and Associates Realty
Dr. Maurice Lyn 20/20 Eye Care
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 •Clanton Furniture •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.
SCENES FROM CHILTON LEADERSHIP
CHAMBER HAPPENINGS
Lesley McClure with the Federal Reserve was guest speaker at the Oct. 30 luncheon. Veterans Day event at Hatley Health Care and Rehab.
Open house at Heaton Pecan Farm.
Baugh Ford benefit for the Chilton County Fraternal Order of Police’s Toys For Tots drive.
The Chilton County Board of Education Installation Ceremony.
OFFICER ELECTIONS NOTIFICATION OF ELECTION OF OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS The Nominating Committee of the Chilton County Chamber of Commerce respectfully submits the following slate of directors to hold office until the election and qualification of their respective successors. Kevin Corley
Grace Fellowship
Lee Helms
Lee Helms Associates
Debbie Jones
Peoples Southern Bank
Robin Ray
Alabama Power Company
The Nominating Committee of the Chilton County Chamber of Commerce respectfully submits the following slate of officers to hold office until the election and qualification of their respective successors. President
Peggy Hall
RealtySouth
President Elect
Janette Brasher
Mutual Savings Credit Union
Secretary/Treasurer
Mollie Smelley
Retiree
Chairperson
Janice Hull
Hull & Russell, P.C.
The Annual Banquet of the Chilton County Chamber of Commerce will be held Thursday, Jan. 17, 2013, at the Alabama Power Conference Center at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $25 per person and available at the Chamber.
CHAMBER BITS AND PIECES NEW MEMBERS SPAN OF CHILTON COUNTY Randy Strattis 26 Second Ave. S. Clanton, AL 35045 205-755-2779 randy.strattis@alspan.org MIDDLE ALABAMA AREA AGENCY ON AGING Debbie Battles Director of Operations and Programs
15863 Highway 25 Calera, AL 35040 205-670-5770 Fax: 205-670-5750 debbie.battles@adss. alabama.gov www.m4a_alabama.org ALL MED PHYSICIANS Alice FLoyd 100 Capitol Commerce Blvd Suite 250 Building A Montgomery, AL 36117 334-323-4000
CHAMBER AMBASSADORS Thanks to the Chamber Ambassadors who make our events a great success! Ann Baker Ann Mims Anne Taddicken Brian Dovey Charlotte Kelley Christy Mendoza Danny Carter Darlene Rice Glenda Strength Gordon Smelley Harold Jarman
Hannah Gore Chris Speaks Christine Brown Gwyn Loyd Kim McCulla Helen Blackmon Jason Calhoun Julia Culpepper Kara Hunt Karen Harrison Katie Petty Kevin Corley
Larry Culpepper Lloyd Nutter Ocie DeVaughn Pam Price Sherry Cox Vanessa McKinney Vickie P. Moseley Mary Beth Wyatt Rex Cleckler