Official Newsletter of the Eatonton-Putnam Chamber of Commerce
THE CHAMBER CORNER
Volume 12, Issue 3
March 2012
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Murder Mystery is Friday!
Board of Directors Nominating Report The 2012-2013 nominating committee met on Feb. 6 with the following recommendations for serving a two-year term. Nominations to serve a second term include Wes Lewis, Georgia Power Company; Gene Thurston, Neighborhood Cleaners; Cynthia Wallace, Sycamore Oconee Real Estate; Terry Camp, Rock Eagle 4-H Center; and Lowell White, Calvert & White Custom Homes. Nominations to serve an initial term include Marcia Clanton, Putnam County Charter School Systems; Jay Gregory, Gregory Bridge Company; and Bryce McQuin, The Village at Harmony Crossing. According to the Chamber’s bylaws, members have the right to submit nominations by petition. To make a nomination by petition, call the Chamber at (706) 485-7701. If there are no nominations by petition, then the Board will accept and close the nominations at the March 22 meeting and the nominees will be elected in May at the Annual Awards Banquet.
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The Chamber’s Annual Murder Mystery Dinner Theater: Ho, Ho, Homicide, will take place this Friday, March 2 at 7 p.m. at The Plaza Arts Center. Join us for the Holly, Jolly Christmas Party where you will mingle with all of our magical guests. In the end, it is you who must decipher between the evil and the innocent, the righteous and the responsible, the naughty and the nice. Tickets are $35 a person, dinner is included. The Murder Mystery is sponsored by Cuscowilla on Lake Oconee, Smith Communications, Farmers & Merchants Bank, Putnam General Hospital, The Peoples Bank and Putnam County Charter School System. For more information, call (706) 4857701, email bonnie@eatonton.com or visit the Chamber office to pick out your character. The Plaza Arts Center / Chamber office is located at 305 N. Madison Ave., Eatonton, GA 31024.
Nominations Enclosed
Mark your calendar for the Chamber’s Annual Awards Banquet on Monday, May 7 at Rock Eagle 4-H Center, marking our 33rd Birthday! Every year at the Awards Banquet, the Chamber honors those in the community who have excelled in several different categories. Enclosed you will find a nomination form for Business Person of the Year, Volunteer of the Year, Citizen of the Year and the Edward Rice Youth in Excellence Award. Please take the time to look around and nominate someone for the different categories. We are so blessed in this community to have so many outstanding individuals that give of their time, energy and resources to make Putnam County a better place to live. Deadline to submit nominations is April 2. For more information or to see a list of past winners, call (706) 485-7701. In addition to submitting a nomination, feel free to go ahead and sign up to be a corporate sponsor ($400) or sponsor a table centerpiece (cost of supplies to create the centerpiece). Businesses are encouraged to be creative with the centerpiece by incorporating the aspects of their business into the centerpiece. For example, a dentist office could include toothbrushes See Annual Dinner page 2...
Eatonton Makes the List of
Five Great Small Towns!
Chamber attends annual Tourism and Hospitality Day event! Bonnie Simmons, Tourism & Special Events Coordinator at the Eatonton-Putnam Chamber of Commerce, joined Gov. Nathan Deal and the Georgia tourism and hospitality industry for the annual Tourism & Hospitality Day at the state Capitol to highlight the important role tourism plays in Georgia’s economy. Representatives from the tourism industry presented Deal with a check representing $1.185 billion in state tax revenue generated from tourism-related expenditures in 2010. “The tourism industry is a huge economic engine for the state of Georgia,” said Deal. “The more than 391,000 Georgians employed by the industry are an integral part of Georgia’s economy.” Following the check presentation, Simmons assisted the Historic Heartland Travel Association in hand delivering local regional goodies to the state representatives and legislatures. Deal also unveiled the new 2012 annual Georgia Travel Guide. This full-color, magazine-size guide features Georgia’s own Lady Antebellum on the cover. The guide provides visitors with information on Georgia’s tourism assets including trip ideas, attractions, accommodations, events and more. See Tourism page 2...
Welcome!
New Chamber Members! C & S Landscape Management David Collis 119 Mags Path, Eatonton, GA 31024 (706) 816-8500 Landscape, Lawn Care, Fertilization, Weed Control, Landscape Renovation, Irrigation, Plant Broker Joe’s Roofing LLC Joe Vargas 100 Windsor Drive, Eatonton, GA 31024 (706) 473-0026 Roofing http://www.joesroofing.net
New Leaf Homes, LLC Peter Field 1000 Vista Drive, Suite 116, Greensboro, GA 30642 (706) 467-1276 Custom Home Builder, Home Design, Home Remodeling http://www.reynoldsnewleafhomes.com ...Annual Dinner from page 1 or a pest control company could include fly swatters in the centerpiece. 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.
...Tourism from page 1 750,000 guides are distributed through the state’s 11 Visitor Information Centers, www.ExploreGeorgia.org, travel and trade shows and 1-800-VISIT GA. “Eatonton is well represented in the 2012 guide,” said Simmons. Within the first few pages Eatonton along with the communities within Georgia’s Lake Country have taken out advertisements to create a two-page spread. The guide is laid out by travel regions, within the Historic Heartland region, Eatonton has been highlighted as a one of five great small towns! The Plaza Arts Center and The Uncle Remus Museum received editorial coverage, as well as a photo of the freshly painted rabbit in front of the museum. Completing the travel section are listings of attractions and lodging where Eatonton is able to showcase all the treasurers and jewels, from the lakes to old school museums and golf resorts to camping. For your free copy of the state travel guide, stop by the EatontonPutnam Chamber of Commerce within The Plaza Arts Center. For more information, contact Bonnie Simmons at bonnie@eatonton.com. March 2012 / Page 2
RSVP For Events!
Leadership Putnam Graduation. Thursday, March 15, 6:30 p.m. at Rock Eagle 4-H Center. Help us recognize the Leadership Putnam Class of 2012 participants. $15 a person, dinner is included. Leadership Putnam is sponsored by Georgia Power Company, Putnam County Charter School System, Cuscowilla on Lake Oconee, Smith Communications, Farmers & Merchants Bank, Putnam General Hospital and The Peoples Bank. Networking @ Noon sponsored by Piedmont Financial Partners. Wednesday, March 21, 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. at The Lodge on Lake Oconee. $10, includes lunch. Agenda includes lunch, Chamber updates, sponsor presentation, table introductions, commercials and general networking. The Lodge on Lake Oconee is located at 930 Lake Oconee Parkway, Eatonton, GA 31024. Putnam General Hospital Chamber Open House. Thursday, March 22, 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Putnam General Hospital is very proud to showcase the new equipment, recent renovations and expansions within the hospital. Refreshments will be provided in the cafeteria. For questions or more information, contact Heather Thrift at (706) 923-2028. See insert for more information! Coffee Connections. Tuesday, March 27, 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., at the Lake Oconee Branch of Farmers & Merchants Bank in Harmony Crossing. Connect over coffee with a representative of the Chamber board and staff along with fellow members. Coffee Connections is sponsored by Smith Communications, Farmers & Merchants Bank, Putnam General Hospital, The Peoples Bank, Putnam County Charter School System and Cuscowilla on Lake Oconee. Business After Hours sponsored by Bodyplex Fitness Adventure of Lake Oconee. Thursday, April 12, 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. 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.
Monthly Highlights
Rock Eagle Technology Park- This 130 acre, $2.3 million public/private partnership is almost complete and ready for occupancy. Complete utilities are available and lot sizes range from five acres up. On Monday, Feb. 13, approximately 45 residents traveled to Atlanta to plead their case before the Public Service Commission not to allow Georgia Power to close down Units 1 & 2 at Plant Branch. Doctors’ Hospice of Georgia has broken ground and begun building the facility on Hwy. 44. When completed and operational, this facility will create approximately 50 new jobs.
Antebellum Trail Pilgrimage April 19-22, 2012 The fourth annual, awardwinning, 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.
That’s Cool! Eatonton joins Heartland at Entertainment Tradeshow! On February 17 & 18 Bonnie Simmons, Tourism & Special Events Coordinator, attended The Next Cool Event, a collaborative design affair mixing the best and latest from the entertainment industry, music industry, the interior design industry and the event industry all under one roof. Simmons represented our Historic Heartland Travel Region in a booth themed after ‘Fried Green Tomatoes.’ 18 out of 19 counties in the travel region are certified camera ready by the Georgia Department of Economic Development, including Putnam County. This celebration and showcase of resources for the growing entertainment industry in Georgia began after the state adopted tax incentives favorable to production. Set designers, interior designers, event designers, locations, wardrobe specialists and others who are in the business of creating magic come together to show off their skills inspired by art installations or sets inspired by a film or television series. Friday night, Red Carpet Cocktails, and Saturday night, VIP Gala (by invitation only), brought out the who’s who in the entertainment industry.
Tourism Fun Fact! What does “Antebellum” mean? Fun Fact brought to you by the Eatonton-Putnam Chamber of Commerce, your official Destination Marketing Organization for Eatonton-Putnam County!
Answer: Before theWar
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Georgia Get Your Business Online: Join a free event with Google! You’re invited to Georgia Get Your Business Online, March 1 and 2 from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. If you don’t have a web Site or online business listing, you’ll find everything you need to get started – web professionals at your side every step of the way. If your business is already online, you’ll find tools and resources to help you succeed. Sessions include Build your free website, Grow your business, Promote your business online and Online Expo Space is limited, so register in advance for this FREE event. The event will be held at the High Museum of Art in Atlanta, GA 30309. Phone registration: (800) 986-6958 Online Registration: http://www.americagetonline.com/georgia/
Do you like Spam? NoWay! We’re not talking about the canned food, we’re talking about Spam email! As a business owner, we know that you’re busy and the last thing you want to do is go through a bunch of emails everyday just to find the ones you really want to read! To protect your email from spam, the Board has approved a new policy. When you provide your email address to the Chamber on your application or as an update, you are automatically added to our email list in order to keep you informed on events, programs and information that are important to your business; a benefit of being a member. In order to protect our members from receiving Spam, your email address will be provided for direct referrals only. Your email will not be displayed in the online directory; customers may fill out a form that is submitted to your email instead. Emails will also not be included in the Member to Member directory. For a copy of the full policy, please email becky@eatonton.com.
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Quick Response Codes, known as QR Codes are popping up everywhere, even in Putnam County! Everyone is doing it, and so can you! Since it’s free, there is nothing to lose! How do QR Codes work? Once you create a QR Code, you place it in various locations such as your advertising, store windows and business card. Customers with Smartphones can download a scanning App for free, that uses the phone’s camera, to scan the QR Code and process the action you have provided. Through QR Codes you can make your advertising interactive and engage your customers through actions. Examples for QR Codes include taking the customer to a video, coupon, clue for a scavenger hunt, your location or promotion on your Web site. You can create a free QR Code at many different Web sites such as QRStuff.com. Remember that scanning a QR Code requires effort on your customers part, so make sure it’s worth their while and provides a benefit!
Maximum Retail Series 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 Eatonton-Putnam businesses on Tuesday evenings May 15, 22 & 29 and June 5 & 12, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., at The Plaza Arts Center, 305 N. Madison Ave. Eatonton, GA 31024. 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. Modules include: Know Your Customer; Sales and Service Enhancement; Loss Prevention and Security; Profit Enhancement; and Online Retailing and Summary. The Maximum Retail series is made possible by a grant from the OneGeorgia Authority for members of the Eatonton-Putnam Chamber of Commerce. Limit two employees per business. Class size is limited to 20 per class. For more information, or to register, call (706) 485-7701 or email becky@eatonton.com.
Join Us! Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies: Wednesday, Feb. 29: Georgia Watersports Ribbon Cutting Ceremony, 4 p.m. Celebrating the new 8000 sq ft location! Located at 3016 N. Columbia St., Milledgeville, GA 31061 (Hwy 441 just half a mile south of Lake Sinclair). On Saturday, March 3, Georgia Watersports will hold a Grand Opening & Z97.7 Road Show from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., for details see Member News & Event. Thursday, March 1: Little Scholars Academy Ribbon Cutting Ceremony, 10 a.m. Located at 864 Harmony Road, Eatonton, GA 31024. Tuesday, March 6: 441 Fitness and Fun Ribbon Cutting Ceremony, 4:30 p.m. Stay and participate in a free Zumba class from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Wear comfortable clothes, tennis shoes and bring a towel. Enjoy light, healthy snacks and beverages and the chance to win door prizes. Located at 1001 N. Milledgeville Road, Suite N., Eatonton, GA, 31024.
Chamber Month in Review –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Lake Oconee Urgent & Specialty Care Center hosted Business After Hours on Thursday, Feb. 2. Members enjoyed networking and a tour of the office. Lake Oconee Urgent Care Center is located at 105 Harmony Crossing, Suite 3, Eatonton, GA 31024.
On Friday, Feb. 17 the Eatonton-Putnam Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting ceremony with China Yuan, Restaurant of China, celebrating the grand opening in Putnam County with Owner Jian Ying Li. China Yuan offers an all you can eat buffet, a menu of entrees and catering services. Customers may order from the menu anytime during restaurant hours for dine-in and carry-out. The $5.99 lunch buffet is offered Monday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Dinner is served by menu, Monday through Thursday from 3:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. and by the $8.99 dinner buffet, Friday through Saturday from 3:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. On Sunday, an $8.99 special buffet is served from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. China Yuan offers a 10 percent senior citizen discount, age 60 and over, for dinner seven days a week. Located at 651 Old Phoenix Road, Eatonton, GA 31024. For more information or to place an order, call (706) 485-3399. Membership Manager Becky Needham is participating in the Georgia College Mentor Program this year. On Friday, Jan. 27, Needham attended the Mentor Luncheon to meet Helen Gaillet, a Junior PR / Advertising Major. Gaillet will be shadowing Needham while staying in communication throughout the next year.
The Lunch-N-Learn on Employee Satisfaction was held on Wednesday, Feb. 15 at The Lodge on Lake Oconee. Marilu Cowan with the Georgia Employers’ Association taught the seminar. Members enjoyed lunch catered by Eenoco Japanese Steak & Sushi. The Lunch-N-Learn series is sponsored by Cuscowilla on Lake Oconee, Smith Communications, Farmers & Merchants Bank, Putnam General Hospital, The Peoples Bank and Putnam County Charter School System. Coffee Connections was held on Tuesday, Jan. 31 at Farmers & Merchants Bank Lake Oconee branch. Members met with Board Chairman Mike Rowland and Membership Manager Becky Needham. Discussions focused on economic development, job creation and workforce development. Coffee Connections is sponsored by Smith Communications, Farmers & Merchants Bank, Putnam General Hospital, The Peoples Bank, Putnam County Charter School System and Cuscowilla on Lake Oconee. Correction: Please note that the February newsletter listed an incorrect number for Sinclair-Oconee Mortgage. Please note the correct phone number is (706) 484-1324. March 2012 / Page 5
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Putnam County Charter School System has posted an invitation to bid for PCHS Animal Science Equipment. For more informaiton, visit http://putnam.schooldesk.net/Portals/Putnam/District/ docs/2012-02-22-PCHS%20Animal%20%20Science%20Lab.pdf.
Informational Seminar, 7:30 p.m. at Bodyplex Gym in Eatonton. Ideal Protein is the fastest growing medically designed weight loss protocol in North America utilizing high biological valued gourmet foods. Call Jennette Snider to reserve your seat, (706) 986-9376.
Putnam County High School is working with All American Publishing to conduct business on behalf of our athletics program. The company sells ad space for sport schedule posters like the ones on the website: http://www.allamericanpublishing.com/advertisersproducts.aspx. You may receive a call requesting your support, as a fellow member please know that this is legitimate.
March 16, 17 & 18: The Plaza Arts Center presents Night Watch by Lucille Fletcher. March 16 and 17 at 8 p.m., March 18 at 3 p.m. A good old “who done it” drama that steadily builds suspense, beginning with the first blood-curdling scream to the final, breath-stopping moment of its unexpected “twist” ending. For more information, contact The Plaza Arts Center at (706) 923-1655 or visit www.ThePlazaArtsCenter.com.
SERVPRO is proud to annouce that March marks the one year anniversary of SERVPRO being under new ownership! SERVPRO would like to thank our communities by offering an amazing deal!You can get 100 square feet of carpet cleaned for free PLUS $25 off! Call (478) 452-8000 today to schedule your appointment.
March 17-25: The Plaza Arts Center presents Amateur Photography Show and Contest open to the public. The exhibit is free to the public and open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m..
Eenoco has a new menu featuring Japanese and American cuisine at www.Eenoco.com! March 1: Wall Breakers presents Girl’s Night Out at The Peoples Bank at Lake Oconee, 6 p.m. Enjoy music and Bible study while exploring “The Power of 3.” No Charge. Bring your dinner, water will be provided. To RSVP or for more information call (770) 617-5991 or visit www.wallbreakers.org. March 3: Crooked Pines Farm will be hosting a Multi-booth Yard Sale to benefit a wildlife rehabilitation program on the farm, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. This is a rain or shine event. No gate fees apply. Hayrides and petting farm will be available during the event. Booth fees, of $25.00, will go towards developing a wildlife rehabilitation program at Crooked Pines Farm. Sellers keep proceeds from their sales. For more information call (706) 347-0274 or visit www.crookedpinesfarm.com for a booth application. March 3: Georgia Watersports Grand Opening & Z97.7 Road Show from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., celebrating the new 8000 sqft location at 3016 N. Columbia Street (HWY 441), Milledgeville, GA 31061, just ½ mile south of Lake Sinclair. Free food and drinks from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Stop in or visit us on Facebook to register for your choice of a free pontoon boat rental or a $250 certificate to be used towards anything in our store including trolling motors, wakeboards, inflatable tubes, marine parts, etc. For more info, call (478) 454-0084 or visit www.GeorgiaWatersports.com. March 7: Bodyplex presents Ideal Protein Weight Loss Method Free
March 17: Steffen Thomas Museum of Art Family Workshop “Pysanky - Eggs with Pizazz!,” 10 a.m. to Noon. Just in time for Easter, Ingrid Bolton, master Pysanky painter introduces you to the beautiful art of patterned Ukranian eggs. All supplies provided. Adults $10, children $8. Limited seating, call (706) 342-7557 or visit www. steffenthomas.org. March 17: Lake Oconee Area Builder’s Association presents The Big Event, Home & Garden Show, at Lake Oconee Village, 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. For more information, contact the LOABA office at (706) 999-1591 or info@loabaemail.com. March 17: Eatonton Mainstreet presents Community Beautification Day in partnership with Eatonton’s Georgia Initiative for Community Housing and The Peoples Bank. From 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Individuals are encouraged to be working in their yards or assist in downtown clean-up. Beginning at 1 p.m. there will be a sign-up table at The Peoples Bank in Downtown where participants can sign-in, find a project to help with or list their own and get a wristband. Immediately following there will be a free thank you cookout for all participants of Beautification Day that signed in and have a wristband. It will take place in the parking lot of The Peoples Bank and be complete with a DJ playing music, dancing and plenty of burgers, hotdogs and drinks. For more information, please call Katy Smith at Mainstreet Eatonton at (706) 749-9150 or Kris Stahle at the Peoples Bank (706) 485-8542. March 17: Rock Eagle 4-H Center presents Saturday at the Rock, Astronomical Observations from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Saturday at the Rock is geared for all ages and is $5 for participants five years old
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and up and free to anyone four and younger. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Registration is needed prior to arrival. Please call Matt Hammons at (706) 484-2862 or e-mail mhammons@uga. edu to register. For more information http://www.rockeagle4h. org/ee/community/SaturdayattheRock.html. March 18: Gatewood Schools presents The Fourth Annual Swamp Stomp 5K for Kaye. We will be kicking off with the One Mile Fun Run at 2:30 p.m. followed by the 5K race at 3 p.m. Fees: Pre-Registration by March 8, 2012 -$15 per individual or $45 per family of four. After March 8, 2012 and Race Day registration - $20 per individual. Anytime - $10 “no shirt” registration fee. T-Shirts guaranteed to pre-registered runners and as supplies last on race day. For more information, visit http://gatewoodschool.com/athletics/swampstomp. March 22: Putnam General Hospital Chamber Open House, 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Putnam General Hospital is very proud to showcase the new equipment, recent renovations and expansions within the hospital. Refreshments will be provided in the cafeteria. For questions or more information, contact Heather Thrift at (706) 9232028. March 23: Gatewood Schools presents the Lake Oconee Food & Wine Festival Vintner Dinner at the Linger Longer Steakhouse at 6:30 p.m. Enjoy a four-course meal, each course is perfectly paired with a delightful wine. Tickets are $200 per person, limited to 100 guests. For more information, visit www.oconeefoodandwine.com. March 23 & 24: The Plaza Arts Center presents Night Watch by Lucille Fletcher. March 23 & 24 at 8 p.m. A good old “who done it” drama that steadily builds suspense, beginning with the first bloodcurdling scream to the final, breath-stopping moment of its unexpected “twist” ending. For more information, contact The Plaza Arts Center at (706) 923-1655 or visit www.ThePlazaArtsCenter.com. March 24: Gatewood Schools presents the Lake Oconee Food & Wine Festival at The Ritz-Carlton Lodge, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Enjoy tastings from Linger Longer Steakhouse, Georgia’s Bistro and Gaby’s By The Lake along with over 100 premium wines, live entertainment and silent / live auctions. Tickets are $60. For more information, visit www.oconeefoodandwine.com.
March 24: Crooked Pines Farm Second Annual Easter Egg launch and lunch from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Come to the farm and enjoy a lunch with fresh ham and all the fixings. After lunch, test your skill at launching eggs into the pasture using our huge sling shot! For more information, please call Crooked Pines Farm at (706) 347-0274 or visit www.crookedpinesfarm.com. March 29: Infinity Network Solutions presents Sushi & Secure Networks at Taki Japanese, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Securing your computer network isn’t a “set it and forget it” activity, nor does it have to be overly complex. Learn how security of your organization’s data and network assets plays a key role in ongoing success. Visit www.techtartare.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) 4732256. April 19: Eatonton Mainstreet presents Ladies Night during Flamingo Days, 6 p.m. 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, contact Eatonton Mainstreet at (706) 749-9150. April 21: Rock Eagle 4-H Center presents Saturday at the Rock, Journaling and Sketching Nature from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Rock Eagle 4-H Center. 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 http://www.rockeagle4h.org/ee/community/SaturdayattheRock.html. 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.
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Putnam General Hospital’s 2nd Annual
Open House Thursday, March 22nd from 5:00pm-6:30pm Putnam General Hospital would like to extend an invitation for you to attend our Open House on Thursday, March 22nd, from 5:00-6:30p.m. We are very proud to showcase our new equipment, recent renovations, and expansions within the hospital. Refreshments will be provided in the cafeteria. For questions or more information, please do not hesitate to contact Heather Thrift at 706-923-2028. We hope to see you there. Thank you for your continued support of Putnam General Hospital. This event is brought to you by
BUSINESS PERSON OF THE YEAR NOMINATION FORM Nominations should be made on an official form (below). Additional forms are available through the Chamber office. Nomination must be signed to be considered. Judge’s decisions are final. No nominations will be returned. Recipients will be announced at the Chamber’s Annual Dinner. Businessperson may self nominate by submitting nomination materials directly.
Deadline for nominations is Monday, April 2, 2012. The nominee must be a member of the Eatonton-Putnam Chamber of Commerce. The nominee must be an owner or co-owner of the business. The business must have a substantiated history as an established business for a minimum of five years under current ownership. The business and/or its owner/manager must have a record of active community involvement. Nominator’s Name______________________ Address ____________________ Phone ___________ Nominee’s Name ____________________________________________________________________ Company __________________________________________________________________________ Business Address _________________________________ Phone _____________________________ Date business was established _______________ Is nominee the original owner? _________________ Co-Owner ______________________ If not, year nominee became owner/co-owner ______________ If you know the approximate number of employees, please indicate below: 1 – 10 ______ 10 – 25 ______ 25 – 65 _______ 65+ __________ *Type of business (Retail, Wholesale, Manufacturing, Service, etc.):____________________________ Business description (include product or service description. May provide company brochure or other materials): _________________________________________________________________________ Staying Power (History as an established business): _________________________________________ Civic and community oriented activities of the nominee (exclude professional organizations related to the business): _______________________________________________________________________ If you have any additional comments you would like to make about the nominee, please feel free to use this additional space. _________________________________________________________________
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CITIZEN OF THE YEAR NOMINATION FORM Nominations should be made on an official form (below). Additional forms are available through the Chamber of Commerce. Nominations must be signed to be eligible for consideration. Judge’s decisions are final. No nominations will be returned. Recipients will be announced at the Chamber’s Annual Dinner. The Chamber does not assume responsibility for scrapbooks, slides, or memorabilia. We do not recommend submitting these items. Copies will be accepted.
Deadline for nominations is Monday, April 2, 2012. Nominee(s) for this award must be individual(s) or organization(s) whose members reside in Putnam County and must be outstanding, active member(s) of the community. This award is not restricted to volunteer services. Please Type or Print Clearly. Nominee (Check One):
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Name ____________________________________________________________________________________ (If individual – Mr., Mrs., Miss If group – Name and Title of Director) Address __________________________________________________ Phone __________________________ **What type of activities does this nominee volunteer time to? Church ___________________________________________________________________________________ Service Organizations _______________________________________________________________________ Youth Activities ___________________________________________________________________________ Charitable Organizations (such as Putnam Christian Outreach, March of Dimes, Cancer Society, Hospital Auxiliary, Volunteer Fire Department, etc.) ______________________________________________________
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VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR NOMINATION FORM Nominations should be made on an official form (below). Additional forms are available through the Chamber of Commerce office. Nominations must be signed to be eligible for consideration. Judge’s decisions are final. No nominations will be returned. Recipients will be announced at the Chamber’s Annual Dinner. The Chamber does not assume responsibility for scrapbooks, slides, or memorabilia. We do not recommend submitting these items. Copies will be accepted.
Deadline for nominations is Monday, April 2, 2012. Nominee(s) may not receive any pay for their work. If a person receives a salary or any remuneration for his or her services or if a group receives pay for the work it does, that individual or group is not eligible. This does not mean that a civic organization is ineligible because it holds fund-raising activities, provided funds raised are used for community betterment projects. Please Type or Print Clearly. Nominee (Check One): Individual
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Name: ____________________________________________________________________________________ (If individual – Mr., Mrs., Miss If group – Name and Title of Director) Address _________________________________________ Phone ___________________________________ Nominator’s Name _________________________________________________________________________ Address _________________________________________ Phone ___________________________________ What type of activities does this nominee devote time to? Church ___________________________________________________________________________________ Service Organizations _______________________________________________________________________ Youth Activities ___________________________________________________________________________ Charitable Activities (such as Putnam Christian Outreach, March of Dimes, Cancer Society, Hospital Auxiliary, Volunteer Fire Department, etc.) _______________________________________________________________ Who should be contacted for family information concerning the nominee? ______________________________
Occupation of nominee ______________________________________________________________________ *If there is any other information you would like to submit concerning nominee, please use the back of this form or attach information to this form. ___________________________________________ Signature of Nominator Date Received by Chamber _______________________
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YOUTH EXCELLENCE AWARD NOMINATION FORM Nominations should be made on an official form (below). Additional forms are available through the Chamber of Commerce office. Nominations must be signed to be eligible for consideration. Judge’s decisions are final. No nominations will be returned. Recipients will be announced at the Chamber’s Annual Dinner. The Chamber does not assume responsibility for scrapbooks, slides, or memorabilia. We do not recommend submitting these items. Copies will be accepted. You may self-nominate by submitting materials directly.
Deadline for nominations is Monday, April 2, 2012. Must be full time high school student Must be active in school activities; active in the community Must show leadership qualities; donate time to charities and/or projects, etc. Strives to achieve academically; show strong character traits; looked up to by peers. *Faster than a speeding bullet; able to leap tall buildings in a single bound *optional
Please Print or Type Clearly. Nominee’s Name ___________________________________________________________________________ Address _______________________________________ Phone _____________________________________ Provide information supporting nomination: ______________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ Who should be contacted for family information concerning nominee (please give name, address, phone number(s): ________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ If there is any further information you would like to submit concerning nominee, please state briefly on the back of this form. Nominator’s Name __________________________________________________________________________ Address _________________________________________________ Phone ___________________________ ______________________________________________________ Signature of Nominator Date received by Chamber ___________________
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