Pickens ChamberGram 12/10/2012

December 10, 2012
Chamber Reminders
December Membership Breakfast
December 11, 2012
Breakfast begins at 7:00am Program begins at 7:30 am at Chattahoochee Technical College Education Center Appalachian Campus-100 Campus Drive, Jasper Georgia
Caterer: Madeline’s Cafe & Bakery/Coast 2 Coast Catering
Sponsor: Julia Jorns, CPA, LLC
Program: “Celebrating 2012”

Send all Crowd Announcements to Madena@pickenschamber.com by December 7, 2012.
No Crowd Announcements will be
accepted at the Breakfast.
To RSVP E-Mail: kelly@pickenschamber.com
by December 7, 2012

2013 ANNUAL DINNER & WINTER BALL
We are pleased to announce that we are sold out!
We are still accepting names for our Reservation Waiting List. Email your information and number of tickets needed to kelly@pickenschamber.com and we will notify you if seats become available.
2013 Annual Dinner & Winter Ball is proudly sponsored by:
2013 Membership Packets & Decals are on their way to you! Look for them and display the decal
proudly at your place of business!

Explanation of Opportunities

Citizen of the Year Nomination Underway
The Pickens County Chamber of Commerce is currently accepting nominations for the 2013 Citizen of the Year. The Citizen of the Year will once again be announced during the Annual Winter Ball which will be held January 26, 2013 allowing for the Citizen to wear the crown throughout an entire calendar year while making multiple appearances in the community.

Application for Citizen of the Year

Wednesday Welcome with Denise
Jasper Thrift & Gift
Junktiques
Hillcrest Orchards
Carters Lake
Mauldin Body Shop
More Wednesday Welcomes are on the way!
We would love to come talk to you! For more information on how to schedule a Wednesday Welcome please contact the Chamber at: 706-692-5600 kelly@pickenschamber.com

CONGRATULATIONS
November Non-Profit of the Month
Episcopal Church of the Holy Family
Sponsored by Community Bank of Pickens County
Nominate Now!
Nominations are currently being accepted for Small & Large Business and Non-Profit Organization of the Month.
Sponsored by Community Bank of Pickens County

These Businesses have HOT DEALS right now:
Timothy F. White, Attorney at Law
Somatics Therapy Center, LLC
The Namedroppers LLC
Life Prescription Counseling Services
Pickens County Progress
Personal Emergency Button Services
Take Shape for Life
Junktiques
Got a HOT DEAL you want everyone to know about? Let us know! This is a free service that the Chamber provides to all members!
For more information on Hot Deals: kelly@pickenschamber.com or call 706-692-5600

Post Job Openings on the Chamber Website!

Do you want to advertise an available position with your business for FREE!
Imerys
For information on Job Postings, E-Mail kelly@pickenschamber.com

RIBBON CUTTINGS & BUSINESS AFTER HOURS

Save the Date for our next Business After Hours!
We are still accepting $25.00 Sponsors!
Get involved in this fun event by sponsoring the event!
Call us for more information!
706-692-5600 or email: denisepickenschamber.com

COMMUNITY EVENTS
Jasper Lions Club & The Jasper Fill-A-Stocking Program
Need YOU!
We estimate the Fill-A-Stocking Project will serve over 1,200 children in 2012! You can help by donating money and/or toys. Collection boxes are located in various locations throughout the county.
ALL MONEY & TOYS STAY IN PICKENS COUNTY
Make donations payable to:
The Lions Club Jasper Fill-A-Stocking Project
706.253.LION or 706.692.2258
Questions: peggiechapman@me.com
Century 21 Lindsey & Pauley Welcome you to their Annual Holiday Open House
Thursday, December 13, 2012 11:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
“Please drop in & enjoy some holiday treats as we thank everyone for their support of our business this year! ”

Pueblos Cantina in Jasper will be hosting a fundraiser to support a local firefighter family!
December 4th & 18th come out to Pueblos Cantina in Jasper to show your support to Jake Reppert and his family. Jake is a local Pickens County firefighter.
Pueblo Cantina will be donating 15% of all sales for both days to Jake and his Family.
Donations can also be made at any Community Bank of Pickens County, just let them know it is for Jake Reppert.

A HUGE thank you to the Chamber Members that have shown their support for this local family!

Mary’s Monogramming & More, Pueblo Cantina, Vernie Jones Ford, The Quilt Shop on Main, The Carriage House, Liz @ The Hair Loft, & Jasper Drugs and Gifts!

Visit the Historic Tate House
Christmas Open House December 7,8,9 &December 14,15,16 Hours: Fri & Sat 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Sunday 12 – 6 p.m. Admission: $15 per person Children under 12 $5.00 Reservations are not required
Profits benefit The Salvation Army

V.A.C. Fundraiser Luncheon
(Volunteer Aging Council)
Friday, December 14, 2012 11:00 a.m. $5.00 Donation to help raise valuable funds for the Seniors & let’s you enjoy a nice Italian lunch.
For more information:
Cameron Hall Assisted Living
240 Marietta Hwy
Canton, GA 30114
770.3720.0290
raquel.bustos@cameronhall.net

CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Deadline for the ChamberGram is the Wednesday at Noon.
Contact Information
500 Stegall Drive, Jasper, GA 30143
Phone: (706) 692-5600 Fax: (706) 692-9453
www.pickenschamber.com
info@pickenschamber.com
Pickens Co. Chamber of Commerce | 500 Stegall Drive | Jasper | GA | 30143