Official Newsletter of the Eatonton-Putnam Chamber of Commerce
THE CHAMBER CORNER
Volume 12, Issue 4
Join Us!
Your Company is Cordially Invited to Celebrate the Eatonton-Putnam Chamber of Commerce’s
33rd Anniversary Celebration Annual Awards Banquet
Calling all Retailers! Maximum Retail Series is coming to Eatonton! The Chamber is proud to announce that the Maximum Retail series presented by the Georgia Small Business Development Center is coming to our community! Classes are now forming for EatontonPutnam businesses on Tuesday evenings May 15, 22 & 29 and June 5 & 12, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Maximum Retail is an interactive course that meets for two hours, once a week, over a five week period. These sessions will help you enhance sales and profitability by helping you to refine all areas of your dynamic retail business. For more information, please refer to the enclosed brochure on this great opportunity for all retailers in our community! Maximum Retail is free for Chamber members!
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Monday, May 7, 2012 at the Rock Eagle 4-H Center Dining Hall RSVP by April 30, 2012 to: (706) 485-7701 or Bonnie@eatonton.com 6:30 p.m. Cocktails (Cash Bar) 7:15 p.m. Dinner 7:45 p.m. Awards Ceremony $35.00 per person (Cash, Check, Visa or MasterCard Payable Upon Ordering) Business Casual
The Annual Awards Banquet is sponsored by Georgia Power Company, The Peoples Bank, Central Georgia Technical College, Putnam County Charter School System, Cuscowilla on Lake Oconee, Smith Communications, Farmers & Merchants Bank and Putnam General Hospital. Sponsor a table centerpiece! A favorite tradition at the Annual Awards Banquet is the sponsorships of table centerpieces by our Chamber members. These fun arrangements, that represent the uniqueness of each business, are given away as door prizes throughout the evening. If your business is interested in sponsoring a table centerpiece, please e-mail bonnie@eatonton.com. Remember, get creative with your centerpiece by making it a reflection on your business!
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April 2012
Balance is a Myth! Lunch-N-Learn teaches attendees how to cultivate a C.E.O. mindset.
Are you one of the millions of people who are exhausted from trying to manage all of your responsibilities? Do you find yourself becoming less and less productive at work and at home because your “daily grind” has become too overwhelming? Have you been striving for balance and been unable to achieve it? If so, there is good news. BALANCE IS A MYTH!! Join the Chamber for our Lunch-NLearn on Wednesday, April 18 as Kris Cavanaugh will help members discover a more effective way to gain more control over your entire life through cultivating a C.E.O. mindset which will increase your productivity (professionally and personally) to support you in achieving a thriving quality of life more consistently. For more information, please refer to the enclosed flyer on the Lunch-N-Learn. The Lunch-N-Learn series is sponsored by Central Georgia Technical College, Putnam County Charter School System, Cuscowilla on Lake Oconee, Smith Communications, Farmers & Merchants Bank, Putnam General Hospital and The Peoples Bank.
Leadership Putnam
The 2012 Leadership Putnam Class graduated at Rock Eagle 4-H Center on Thursday, March 15. The 2012 class graduated 21 students which includes Duncan Criscoe, Crooked Pines Farm; Anna Dougherty, Blasingame, Burch, Garrard and Ashley, P.C.; Mark Gordy, Georgia Power Company Land Department; Donald Griffin, Retired; Scott Hendricks, Georgia Power Company Land Department; Haley Lance, Pathways to Healing; Melissa LeBrun, WMGZ 97.7 FM; Donnan Oyler, R & R Insurance Group; Sandra Parham, Retired; Vicki Parker, Smith Communications; Libby Rainey, Gatewood School; Nicole Richard, The Plaza Arts Center; Chip Roberts, Stone Creek Custom Homes; Raun Schrock, Farmers & Merchants Bank; Justin Strickland, Tri-County EMC; Charlene Swain, Putnam General Hospital; Rachel Thompkins, Central Georgia Technical College; Rodney Todd, Tri-County EMC; Susan Usry, Putnam County Middle School; Carrie Vanderver, Cuscowilla on Lake Oconee; and Pat Welch, Eatonton Police DepartLeadership continued on page 2...
Welcome!
New Chamber Members! Serenity Hospice Care, LLC Carly Benton 2601 N. Columbia St., Suite F Milledgeville, GA 31061 P.O. Box 428 Dublin, GA 31040 (478) 454-1884 Hospice / Medical Services
Stone Creek Custom Homes Inc Chip Roberts 330 Long Shoals Road Eatonton, GA 31024 (706) 473-0170 Builders / Contractors / Repairs / Remodeling
GACCE awards staff with Scholarships! March 13-15, Membership Manager Becky Needham and Tourism & Special Events Coordinator Bonnie Simmons attended the Georgia Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives Staff Clinic. At the conference, the entire Chamber staff was awarded with scholarships for upcoming continuing education in the industry. President Roddie Anne Blackwell, Leadership Conference, Simmons for next year’s Staff Clinic and Needham for Chamber Institute.
...Leadership from page 1 ment. At the graduation ceremony, Donnan Oyler was recognized by his classmates as the student who displayed the most outstanding leadership. The 2012 Leadership Class has agreed to take on multiple projects throughout Eatonton and Putnam County to better our community. At graduation the class presented a check to the FERST Foundation to sponsor 40 children to receive one book monthly. On March 17, the class participated in the Community Beautification Day in downtown Eatonton where students took on projects of beautifying Merchants Way and Union Church Cemetery. The class is also creating a Flash Forward Foundation, a mentoring program with 6th grade students which will commence in the fall. Thank you to our Chamber Corporate Sponsors: Smith Communications, Farmers and Merchants Bank, Cuscowilla on Lake Oconee,The Peoples Bank, Georgia Power Company, Putnam County Charter School System and Putnam General Hospital. April 2012 / Page 2
RSVP For Events!
Thursday, April 12: Business After Hours sponsored by Bodyplex Fitness Adventure of Lake Oconee, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Enjoy networking, refreshments and a 50/50 cash raffle. Bodyplex is located at 106 Village Lane, Eatonton, GA 31024. Wednesday, April 18: Lunch-N-Learn: Balance is a Myth presented by Kris Cavanaugh, 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. at The Plaza Arts Center. $20 for members, $35 for non members, includes lunch. Please RSVP by Monday April 16. Are you one of the millions of people who are exhausted from trying to manage all of your responsibilities? Discover a more effective way to gain more control over your entire life through cultivating a C.E.O. mindset which will increase your productivity (professionally and personally) to support you in achieving a thriving quality of life more consistently. The Lunch-N-Learn series is sponsored by Central Georgia Technical College, Putnam County Charter School System, Cuscowilla on Lake Oconee, Smith Communications, Farmers & Merchants Bank, Putnam General Hospital and The Peoples Bank. The Plaza Arts Center is located at 305 N. Madison Ave., Eatonton, GA 31024. Tuesday, April 24: Coffee Connections, 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., at The Plaza Arts Center. Connect over coffee with a representative of the Chamber board and staff along with fellow members. Coffee Connections is sponsored by Cuscowilla on Lake Oconee, Smith Communications, Farmers & Merchants Bank, Putnam General Hospital, The Peoples Bank and Putnam County Charter School System. Monday, May 7: Annual Awards Banquet at Rock Eagle 4-H Center. Join the Chamber as we recognize the individuals who have excelled in our community. The Annual Awards Banquet is sponsored by Georgia Power Company, The Peoples Bank, Putnam County Charter School System, Cuscowilla on Lake Oconee, Smith Communications, Farmers & Merchants Bank and Putnam General Hospital. For more information or to RSVP, call (706) 485-7701 or email becky@eatonton.com. Visit www.eatonton.com/chamber/calendar/ for a full Chamber Calendar of Events.
Tour Hist oric Homes!
The fourth annual, award-winning, Georgia’s Antebellum Trail Pilgrimage will take place April 19 through 22, 2012 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. It will feature events and tours along the Trail as well as entrance into private, historic homes not open to the general public. Tickets are $25. Groups of 10 or more receive discounted tickets at $20. The tickets can be purchased at the Chamber office. Sneak Peak: Eatonton’s own Riley-Williams House will be featured on the 2012 Pilgrimage. This Edwardian Cottage is enhanced by the fine beveled glass in the entrance, original chandeliers and detailed mantels throughout. The Antebellum Trail is a 100 mile trek through seven communities, including Eatonton, that escaped Sherman’s burning march through Georgia. For a full itinerary, visit www.antebellumtrail.org.
On Wednesday, March 21, Piedmont Financial Partners sponsored Networking @ Noon. Chamber members met at The Lodge on Lake Oconee to enjoy lunch catered by That Pizza Place while networking!
All Aboard! Rock Hawk Talk Cruise On Saturday, May 19 at 4 p.m. Climb aboard a luxury cruise boat on Lake Oconee for an afternoon of Rock Hawk Talk, stories and tales Tickets are on sale and are $50, only 40 tickets will be sold Presented by Historic Piedmont Scenic Byway For more information and to purchase tickets contact the Eatonton-Putnam Chamber of Commerce, Bonnie Simmons, (706) 485-7701 or bonnie@eatonton.com.
March 21-23, Tourism & Special Event Manager Bonnie Simmons attended the Regional Visitor Information Centers Workshop in Blue Ridge. The workshop was presented by the Georgia Department of Economic Development and sessions included a presentation by the Product Development Team, Visitor Center Awareness Discussion and How to Make the Most of Your GDEcD Resources.
On March 6, the Chamber hosted eight Georgia Department of Economic Development State Welcome Center employees for a familiarization tour of Eatonton. The staff was on a tour of our Historic Heartland Travel Region, in Eatonton the guests enjoyed lunch at Hannah’s and a private tour of The Plaza Arts Center and Uncle Remus Museum.
On Friday, March 2, the Chamber held the 5th annual Murder Mystery: Ho, Ho, Homocide. Attendees enjoyed the Holly, Jolly Christmas party (in March) by dressing up as reindeer and elves, acting out their character objectives and helping to solve the crime! Sponsored by Cuscowilla on Lake Oconee, Smith Communications, Farmers & Merchants Bank, Putnam General Hospital, The Peoples Bank and Putnam County Charter School System.
On Tuesday, Feb. 28, Coffee Connections was hosted at Wendy’s of Eatonton. Attendees enjoyed samples from the new breakfast menu while connecting with Board Member Cynthia Wallace, staff and fellow Chamber members. April 2012 / Page 3
441 Fitness and Fun held a ribbon cutting ceremony on Tuesday, March 6 to celebrate the grand opening. 441 Fitness and Fun offers Zumba Fitness classes six days a week, Monday through Friday at 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m., and Saturday at 9 a.m. Yoga is offered on Thursday nights at 6:45 p.m. All classes last for one hour. 441 Fitness and Fun opened Jan. 2 in the Addison’s Lakeview Plaza (Red Roof Mall) on Highway 441. Purchases of individual classes or punch cards can be made in person prior to the start of any regularly scheduled class. Located at 1001 N. Milledgeville Rd., Suite N, Eatonton, GA 31024. For more information, call (706) 623-1789 or visit the studio 30 minutes prior to or after any regularly scheduled class times.
Little Scholars Academy held a ribbon cutting ceremony on Thursday, March 1 to celebrate the new location on Harmony Road. Little Scholars Academy offers developmentally appropriate and research based preschool and kindergarten classes for students age two through five as well as before and after school enrichment classes. The academy uses teaching methodologies from the Reggio Emilia schools in Italy. Little Scholars first opened its doors in August 2010 in a temporary location and recently moved to the new building in January. Little Scholars is located at 864 Harmony Road, Eatonton, GA 31024. For more information, call (706) 817-8013 or visit www.littlescholarsacademy. org.
Georgia Watersports held a ribbon cutting ceremony on Wednesday, Feb. 29 to celebrate the opening of its new location. Georgia Watersports began business in 2006 at the former location on US-Hwy 129 in Jones County. Georgia Watersports has access to over 325,000 parts and accessories for everything from boats, jet skis, ATVs, motorcycles, mowers and more. Georgia Watersports is an authorized dealer for Yamaha, Honda, Sylvan Pontoon, Interstate Battery, Connelly Waterskis and CWB Wakeboards, but also can get parts and do repair for any make and model of boats or personal watercraft. Located at 3016 N. Columbia St. (Hwy 441), Milledgeville, GA. For more information, call (478) 454-0084 or visit www.georgiawatersports.com.
New Leaf Homes celebrated a ribbon cutting ceremony on Thursday, Feb. 23 to celebrate the exclusive Design Studio. Attendees received a personalized tour of the Design Studio, which showcases interior and exterior design product choices essential during the home building process. New Leaf Homes is a premier custom home builder in the Eatonton and Greensboro areas. Specializing in custom homes, remodeling and home design, New Leaf Homes offers clients the ultimate customer experience with their Personal Home Process. Located at 1000 Vista Drive, Suite 116, Greensboro, GA 30642. For more information, call (706) 467-1276 or visit www.reynoldsnewleafhomes.com.
Putnam General Hospital hosted the 2nd Annual Chamber Open House on Thursday, March 22. Attendees were treated to a tour of the hospital to see the recent renovations, expansions and new equipment. Refreshments were provided in the cafeteria. Putnam General Hospital is located at 101 Lake Oconee Parkway, Eatonton, GA 31024. For more information, call (706) 485-2711 or visit www.putnamgeneral.com. April 2012 Insert
After Hours
BUSINESS Sponsored by
Thursday, April 12, From 5 to 7 p.m. Be sure to bring plenty of business cards to pass out to contacts that you meet!
Come enjoy food, drink and the opportunity to network! Remember, this is your chance to meet other contacts in the business community.
Look forward to: Networking Activities 50/50 Cash Raffle People do business with those that they know, like and trust! Business After Hours creates relationships that will last a lifetime!
BUSINESS AFTER HOURS
will be held at Bodyplex Fitness Adventure 106 Village Lane (off of Harmony Road) Eatonton, GA 31024
Please RSVP to Becky@eatonton.com or (706) 485-7701.
Lunch-N-Learn:
Balance is a Myth! Wednesday, April 18 $20 for Chamber Members, Includes Lunch Lunch Served at 11:45 a.m. | Program Noon to 1 p.m. Located at The Plaza Arts Center 305 N. Madison Ave., Eatonton, GA 31024 Please RSVP: (706) 485-7701 | Becky@eatonton.com
Learning Objectives: Discover a new approach which will allow you to manage your professional and personal responsibilities more easily. Receive a valuable resource to support you in moving from being overwhelmed to more clarity about how to work through difficult challenges. Recognize the power of values-based decision-making and why it is the catalyst for long-term success. Determine the tools and resources you need to step out more powerfully in your life and work.
Presentation Description: Are you one of the millions of people who are exhausted from trying to manage all of your responsibilities? Do you find yourself becoming less and less productive at work and at home because your “daily grind” has become too overwhelming? Have you been striving for balance and been unable to achieve it? If so, there is good news. BALANCE IS A MYTH!! Discover a more effective way to gain more control over your entire life through cultivating a C.E.O. mindset which will increase your productivity (professionally and personally) to support you in achieving a thriving quality of life more consistently.
About the Speaker: Kris Cavanaugh, owner of ShiftTM, is a speaker,
trainer and ICF certified Coach who specializes in helping individuals and companies produce more consistent results and increase their effectiveness so their businesses, organizations, departments and personal lives thrive. Her background includes over 20 years of experience training and mentoring individuals. She is an expert strategist with an amazing ability to pull her clients through difficult challenges to obtain the results they truly desire. If you’d like to learn more about Kris and her company, you can do so at www.BeginToShift.com.
Lunch-N-Learn series is Sponsored by: Central Georgia Technical College, The Peoples Bank, Putnam County Charter School System, Cuscowilla on Lake Oconee, Smith Communications, Farmers & Merchants Bank and Putnam General Hospital.
Member News & Events
-Member News-
Saltamacchio Tang Soo Do Karate School announces its Martial Arts Summer Camp. The martial arts summer camp is a safe, high-energy, supervised environment where your child will have fun as he/she learns how to defend themselves, grow in confidence and develop a positive attitude. Daily 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Four weeks available: June 4-8, June 25-29, July 9-13 and July 23-27. For more information, call (706) 991-9925.
Crooked Pines Farm announces its Summer Camp schedule. June 4-8, Farm Animals; June 11-15, Gardening; June 18-22, Horses & Riding; July 9-13, Western Movie; July 16-20, Wildlife; and July 23-27, Horses & Riding. Each day, the kids play with the animals, receive an educational lesson based on the topic, make a craft, play games and participate in a variety of activities. For more information, call (706) 347-0274 or visit www.crookedpinesfarm.com. Harmony Crossing Farmers Market Season will have its opening day May 5, and will be held every Saturday. The Farmers Market will feature local merchants offering fresh produce, dairy, meats and an assortment of handmade arts and crafts. For more information, visit www.vharmonycrossing.com. Eenoco is proud to announce that Karaoke starts April 5 from 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. and Eenoco Loco Thursdays begin April 12: receive 25 percent off entire check, 5 p.m. to close. The bar is now open until 1 a.m. Thursday through Saturday. For more information, visit www.eenoco.com.
-Member EventsApril 3: Bodyplex Lake Oconee is having a free seminar at 7 p.m. Special Speaker: Robert H. Brookman, DO. Introducing the Ideal Protein Weight Loss Method, a doctor supervised program. Lose 3-7 lbs per week. Includes food, vitamins and weekly coaching. Contact Jennette Snider to reserve your seat at (706) 986-9376. April 6: Harmony Crossing First Friday Kickoff. There will be live entertainment, kids events on the lawn and merchants will be open late offering specials and discounts to shoppers. For more information, visit www.vharmonycrossing.com. April 14: FERST Foundation for Childhood Literacy presents the Annual Market Day and Spring Yard Sale at The Plaza lawn, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Reserve your space for $25 individual / family and $30 for business / organizations. For more information, call (706) 485-0974 or (706) 473-2256. April 14: Steffen Thomas Museum of Art Family Workshop “Transcendoodles,” 10 a.m. to Noon. If you doodle in the margins then this Workshop is for you! Elizabeth Collins takes us into the world of Transcendoodles, our version of the latest rage in daydreaming with a pen and purpose! Set your creative spirit free with just pen and paper, all supplies provided. Adults $10, children $8. Limited seating, call (706) 342-7557 or visit www.steffenthomas.org. April 19: Eatonton Mainstreet presents Ladies Night during Flamingo Daze from 6 to 8 p.m. within the Historic Adell Theater at Blackwell Furniture. Admission $10. Tickets will be available at the Farmers & Merchants Bank and the Chamber of Commerce. Come join the ladies for good music, delicious food, a cash bar and raffle! For more information, call (706) 749-9150. April 21: Rock Eagle 4-H Center presents Saturday at the Rock: Journaling and Sketching Nature from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday at the Rock is geared for all ages and is $5 for participants five years old and up and free to April 2012 Insert
anyone four and younger. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Registration is needed prior to arrival. Call Matt Hammons at (706) 484-2862 or e-mail mhammons@uga.edu to register. For more information, visit http:// www.rockeagle4h.org/ee/community/SaturdayattheRock.html. April 21: The Pilot Club of Eatonton presents The Dairy Festival Queen Pageant at Putnam County Middle School Little Theater, 7:30 p.m. Applications are available at both schools, at Gatewood from Libby Haley and at PCHS from Geni Specht. For more information, contact Glenda Ridley at (706) 4730763 or email glendar@pceatonton.org. The Dairy Festival is Saturday, June 2.
April 21: Eatonton Service League Jr. Miss Pageant for K - 8th Grade at 6 p.m. at The Plaza Arts Center. Registration forms are available at the Primary, Elementary and Middle Schools as well as the Eatonton-Putnam Chamber of Commerce - registration deadline is April 17. April 24: Putnam General Hospital open house welcoming Dr. Aurelio Manto, Richard Baehler and Andrew Abernathy, 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the new office location at Cowles Clinic (1000 Cowles Clinic Way, Willow Building, Suite W-200, Greensboro, GA 30642). For more information, call hthrift@ putnamgeneral.com. April 26: Infinity Network Solutions presents Bistro & Backup at The Backburner, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Spilling Bearnaise sauce in your lap isn’t a disaster, losing all your data is! Come pick up a few ideas on protecting yourself from the perils of business interruption and lost data. Visit www.techtartare. com. April 28: The Plaza Arts Center presents The Adventures of Cory, 1 p.m. A children’s musical written and produced by Eatonton native, Tory Crawford. The characters make children aware of bullies and teach kids about having a good moral compass. For more information, visit www.ThePlazaArtsCenter. com or call (706) 923-1655. May 5: The Plaza Arts Center presents Platters, Coasters, & Marvelettes, 7:30 p.m. It’s not a concert, it’s a Party! Enjoy a Rock & Roll Hall of Fame show, starring three beloved groups whose songs were at the top of the charts for years! For more information, visit www.ThePlazaArtsCenter.com or call (706) 923-1655. May 18: Infinity Network Solutions presents Low Country Golf & Grub at The Brickyard, Golf at 12 p.m. / Grub at 5 p.m. Interested in playing Macon’s premier golf course? Bring your clubs, your “A” game and a hearty appetite. Don’t want to play golf? Just come for the grub! Visit www.techtartare. com. May 19: Rock Eagle 4-H Center presents Saturday at the Rock: Inside the Beehive from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday at the Rock is geared for all ages and is $5 for participants five years old and up and free to anyone four and younger. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Registration is needed prior to arrival. Call Matt Hammons at (706) 484-2862 or e-mail mhammons@uga. edu to register. For more information, visit http://www.rockeagle4h.org/ee/ community/SaturdayattheRock.html. May 24: Eatonton Kiwanis Club presents Celebrate Patriotism, a pre-memorial day celebration at The Plaza Arts Center, 5 p.m. Bring the whole family for an evening honoring those who served our country. Enjoy free hot dogs and ice cream; a pictorial tribute; and a concert by the 434th Signal Corps Band. For more information, call (706) 485-7701. Please remember to submit your Member to Member News & Events formatted to 50 words or less to becky@eatonton.com by the 20th of each month to be included in the following month’s newsletter.
Classes now forming for:
Maximum Retail
Eatonton-Putnam Businesses Tuesday Evenings May 15, 22, 29 & June 5, 12 6:00pm-8:00pm Limit 2 employees per business Class size limited to 20 per class
The Maximum Retail series is made possible by a grant from the OneGeorgia Authority.
Learn to compete in a crowded marketplace
Call Today to Register! Becky Needham 706-485-7701 becky@eatonton.com OR Mail Registration Form to Eatonton-Putnam Chamber of Commerce P.O. Box 4088 Eatonton, GA 31024
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Funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration
Special arrangements for persons with disabilities will be made, if requested in advance, by calling Suzanne Malloy, 478-757-3609.
The University of Georgia Small Business Development Center 4875 Riverside Drive Suite 202 Macon, GA 31210 478-757-3609
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aximum Retail is an interactive course that meets for two hours, once a week, over a five week period. These sessions will help you enhance sales and profitability by helping you to refine all areas of your dynamic retail business.
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hat Maximum Retail graduates say about the series:
Modules include: May 15: May 22: May 29: June 5: June 12:
Know Your Customer Sales and Service Enhancement Loss Prevention and Security Profit Enhancement Online Retailing and Summary
“Tons of content!” “Really great information …can’t wait to implement.” “Great class! Thanks….so much interaction…very knowledgeable instructor.”
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aximum Retail is designed to assist you in creating a retailing strategy that will propel your business to the next level.
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very class is taught by a Georgia SBDC business consultant who has expertise in their field and has a desire to further your company and have it grow stronger.
“Very informative …brought back quite a bit of information I had forgotten about.”
Location: Plaza Arts Center 305 N. Madison Avenue Eatonton, GA 31024 706-485-7701
MARTIAL SUMMER
Daily 9 am to 1 pm
Fun, Games and Learning for Your Child! Courtesy, Integrity, Perseverance, Self-Control, Indomitable Spirit
Mind-Body-Spirit Our martial arts summer camp is a safe, high-energy, supervised environment where your child will have fun as he/she learns how to defend them-selves, grow in confidence and develop a positive attitude.
4 Weeks Available June 4-8 & June 25-29 July 9-13 & July 23-27 CONTACT OUR SCHOOL TODAY FOR MORE INFORMATION. 706-991-9925 170 Scott Road / Eatonton / Lake Oconee
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Chamber Sta Roddie Anne Blackwell, President Becky Needham, Membership Manager Bonnie Simmons, Tourism Manager Chairman: Mike Rowland Vice Chair: Laura Gailey, The Gailey Law Firm, LLC Treasurer: Jon Butler, The Peoples Bank Terri Camp, Rock Eagle 4-H Center Rita Daniel, Eatonton Chiropractic Center Bernard Holston, Bernard’s Family Funeral Care Joe Hudson, Farmers & Merchants Bank Wes Lewis, Georgia Power Company Land Department Marty Phillips, Techknow Gurus Gene Thurston, Neighborhood Cleaners Cynthia Wallace, Sycamore Oconee Real Estate Lowell White, III, Calvert & White Custom Homes April 2012
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