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CHAMBER BRIEFS CENTRAL GEORGIA EMC FOUNDATION AWARDS $2,500 GRANT
EARNS GMA CERTIFICATE OF DISTINCTION
Jackson, GA (July 24, 2019) Henry County Cancer Services, Inc. (HCCS) received a grant for $2,500 from the Central Georgia EMC Foundation to help fund medication for cancer patients. “We are here to help Henry County residents that are struggling with a cancer diagnosis,” said HCCS President Joane Whitson. “The various medications taken by a cancer patient are the greatest expense. Thanks to the generosity of Operation Round Up participants, we are able to provide help with purchasing that medication.” The mission of HCCS is to assist individuals struggling from the effects of cancer and to assist them at their point of need. The organization believes that cancer patients should not have to worry about missing treatment due to lack of funds. All funds raised are used to provide medication, medical co-pays, wigs, and nutritional supplements. Central Georgia EMC Membership Corporation customer-owners who participate in the Operation Round Up® program voluntarily elect to have their electric bills rounded up to the next dollar. The donated amount averages about 50 cents per month for each participating
customer-owner. The Central Georgia EMC Foundation Board of Directors then distributes the funds to qualifying charities in the CGEMC community. The CGEMC Foundation is accepting applications, which are available online at www.cgemc.com or can be picked up in person at the CGEMC office at 923 S. Mulberry St. in Jackson. Any eligible organizations seeking assistance in CGEMC’s 14-county service territory are encouraged to apply.
With the end of summer comes the end of summer interns in offices everywhere. This upcoming Fall, the Henry County Chamber will say so long to two amazing interns; Kelli Crews and Ukari Roberts. Over the past year, the two student interns have contributed tremendously in helping the Chamber.
Ukari Roborts
STOCKBRIDGE — Neat Robinson, Stockbridge city councilwoman, received the Certificate of Distinction award from the Harold F. Holtz Municipal Training Institute during the Georgia Municipal Association’s annual convention last month. Robinson was one of eight city officials in the state to receive the certificate of distinction at the conference. To receive a certificate of distinction, a city official must complete a minimum of 204 hours of credit, including at least 72 hours from a required list of courses at the Robert E. Knox Municipal Leadership Institute. The training program consists of a series of more than 60 courses. The Harold F. Holtz Municipal Training Institute, which is a cooperative effort of GMA and the Carl Vinson Institute of Government at the University of Georgia, provides a nationally recognized series of training opportunities for elected officials.
Christy Chewning with Central Georgia EMC delivered $2,500 donation to Joane Whitson, President of Henry County Cancer Services. Both organizations are HCCC members.
CHAMBER INTERNS MOVE ON TO COLLEGE
Kelli Crews
NEAT ROBINSON
Kelli Crews, a graduate of Eagles Landing Christian Academy, joined the chamber as an intern over the summer prior to starting as a Freshman at The University of Georgia in Athens in early July. Ukari Roberts joined the Chamber as a Senior at Stockbridge High School at the beginning of the 2018-2019 school year as part of the Henry County Schools Work Based Learning program. Ukari begins at Georgia State as a Freshman later this month in August. As student interns, they both were tasked with creating and posting ribbon cuttings, scheduling social media posts, as well as writing for and compiling editorial materials for the weekly E-News and the monthly henrycounty.com newsletter.
JUNE AMBASSADOR OF THE MONTH
MEGAN HASLETT For her commitment and dedication, Megan Haslett of Natural Enclosures Fence Company has been selected by the HCCC Ambassador leadership as June Ambassador of the Month. Congratulations, Megan!
Megan Haslett accepting the Ambassador of the Month certificate from HCCC Board member and Ambassador Committee Chair Genie Moore.
