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Chilton County Chamber of Commerce, P.O. Box 66, Clanton, AL 35046 Email: info@chiltonchamberonline.com

C l a n t o n • J e m i s o n • T h o r s b y • M a p l e s v i l l e

Phone: (205) 755-2400Fax: (205) 755-8444

Chamber Upcoming EventsSeptember 4: Chamber lucheon, Clanton FUMC activity center, noonSeptember 11: Chilton Leadership orientation, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.September 25: Chamber Board meeting, 5:15 p.m.October 2: Chamber luncheon, Clanton FUMC activity center, noon

CHAMBER BOARD of DIRECTORSJanice HullPresidentHull & Russell, P.C.

Peggy HallVice PresidentRealtySouth

Mollie SmelleySecretary/Treasurer

Britt CulpepperChairman of the BoardPeoples Southern Bank

Jannette BrasherMutual Savings Credit Union

Marilyn ColsonDept. of Human Resources

Tommy GlasscockLeCroy Career Tech

Dr. Lisa GreenJemison Eye Care

Dr. Maurice Lyn20/20 Eye Care

Chris MillardAllstate

Ronnie PorterAlabama Power Co.

Mary Mell SmithClanton City Council

Kurt WallaceState Representative

Susie WilliamsJohnson and Associates Realty

Stephen DawkinsThe Clanton Advertiser

LETTER FROM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

One final message on the 2012 Peach Jam Jubilee. You can see from the picture on the cover of

this newsletter that a variety of family-oriented activities were enjoyed at this event.

That is the Chamber’s goal: offer a “quality of life” event that will benefit our community and surrounding areas.

Any success we enjoyed is a result of

the support received from sponsors, our county commission, the various cities and towns in this county and from the more than 100 volunteers who gave of their time and effort. The Peach Jam is a team effort!

Now, the challenge is to make it better next year.

Come join us!

Mike RobertsonExecutive Director

CHAMBER BITS AND PIECES

CHAMBER AMBASSADORS

Thanks to the Chamber Ambassadors who make our events a great success!

NEW MEMBERS

Tropical BounzersHome of best birthday partiesAlice Burton116 Chilton PlaceClanton, AL 35045205-755-8255www.tropicalbounzers.com

Edwards JewelersDanny Edwards617 Second Ave. N.Clanton, AL 35045205-755-4290

Classy TouchAdriaan and Brandy van’t Hof648 Clanton Market PlaceClanton, AL 35045205-755-0100www.shopclassytouch.com

Andrea FanninAnn BakerAnn MimsAnne TaddickenBrian DoveyCharlotte KelleyChristy MendozaDanny CarterDarlene RiceGlenda StrengthGordon Smelley

Harold JarmanHannah GoreChris SpeaksHelen BlackmonJason CalhounJulia CulpepperKara HuntKatie PettyKevin CorleyLarry CulpepperLloyd NutterOcie DeVaughn

Pam PriceSherry CoxVanessa McKinneyVickie P. MoseleyMary Beth WyattRex ClecklerGwyn LoydKim McCullaChristine Brown

Grand opening and ribbon cutting at McKinnon Nissan at Interstate 65 Exit 212.

The Chamber was pleased to have Gov. Robert Bentley as its guest speaker at the August monthly luncheon.

CHAMBER MEMBER SPOTLIGHT

MOUNTAIN VIEW ORCHARDS16045 County Road 29Jemison, AL 35085205-351-1931 (Andy)205-217-5990 (Steve)www.mountainvieworchards.com

There is a rich history of growers here in Chilton County. Mountain View Orchards is one of many farms that have continued this rich history, by producing some of the highest quality fruits since the early 1930s. Peaches and apples

have always been the main fruits grown on the farm—although over the years the farm has produced other fruits such as plums, pears, watermelons, cantaloupes, strawberries, blackberries and blueberries. At present, the orchards are managed and operated by Steve Wilson and Andy Millard. With 50 years of combined experience in growing and marketing these fruits, Steve and Andy have the skills and knowledge for producing the highest quality fruits available.

This Chamber Member Spotlight will be a regular feature in our newsletter. If you would like for your business to be featured here, please provide a picture and text, and we will include it in an upcoming edition.

Directions (from Birmingham): Take I-65 south to Exit 219. Turn right off Exit 219 onto County Road 42. Go approximately 0.1 mile and turn left onto County Road 29. Go approximately 2 miles, and the orchards will be on the right. Mountain View Orchards is located directly across theh road from Petals From the Past nursery.

CHAMBER BITS AND PIECES

PLATINUM$2,000 and up

•Alabama Power Co.•AT&T

•Central Alabama Electric Co-op•The Clanton Advertiser

•Dr. Jim Driggars•Peoples Southern Bank

GOLD$1,500 - $1,999

•Baptist Health Systems•Hull & Russell, P.C.

•McKinnon Toyota-Nissan

SILVER$1,000 -$1,499

•Johnson Controls•Lemak Sports Medicine

BRONZE$500 - $900

•Alagasco•Durbin Farms Market•Heaton Pecan Farm•Martin Funeral Home

•Southfirst Bank

COPPER$100 - $499

•Chilton Medical Center•Clanton Furniture

•Giles Cooling and Heating•Heart of Dixie Parts and

Equipment•Inn of Clanton

•Mutual Savings Credit Union•Peachtree Bank

•Personnal Appearance Catering•Wadsworth Oil

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

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.

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

ELECTED OFFICIALS

CHILTON COUNTY COMMISSION

Commissioner Bobby Agee905 Samaria RoadClanton, AL 35045205-755-1551 / 205-755-5075

Commissioner Allen Caton625 County Road 8Jemison, AL 35085205-755-1551 / 205-646-0066

Commissioner Heedy Hayes4960 County Road 73Randolph, AL 36792205-755-1551 / 205-665-7008

Commissioner Joe HeadleyP.O. Box 1730Clanton, AL 35046205-755-1551 / 205-755-8246

Commissioner Tim MimsP.O. Box 30Maplesville, AL 36750205-755-1551 / 334-366-5670

Commissioner Greg Moore25 County Road 494Verbena, AL 36091205-755-1551 / 205-755-5589

Commissioner Red Turnipseed20110 Alabama Hwy. 22Clanton, AL 35045205-755-1551 / 205-755-7318

JUDGE OF PROBATE

Judge Bobby Martin P.O. Box 270Clanton, AL 35046205-755-1555

CHILTON COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION

Dave Hayden, SuperintendentJoe Mims, PresidentHoward DaughertyChris DavisAnn GlasscockJoe MimsCurtis SmithAnn ThomasGeorge Walker

CITY COUNCILS

ClantonBilly Joe Driver, MayorBobby CookGreg DeJarnettBobby EasterlingMary Mell Smith JemisonEddie Reed, MayorGeorge BrasherFaye KingDonnie LaneRobert MorrisSam Reed

ThorsbyDearl Hilyer, MayorNeil BensonWillis BrittMarvin CrumptonTara JewellJean Nelson Maplesville Aubrey Latham, Mayor John CaudleMichael BeardenRay Charles MitchellJim Threadgill

CHAMBER BITS AND PIECES

September 4: Brian Hilson, Chief Executive of B’Ham Business Alliance

October 2: Tom Stackhouse, President of Central Alabama Electric Cooperative

October 30: Lesley McClure, Federal Reserve System

December 4: Chamber Open House

January 17: Chamber Annual Banquet

February 5: Shane Boatright, Boatright Companies

March 5: John McMillan, Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture

April 2: Tommy Bice (pending), Alabama Superintendent of Education

May 1: Chilton Leadership Graduation

June 4: Brian Taylor, State Senator; Mark Tuggle, State Representative; April Weaver, State Representative

2012-13 CHAMBER LUNCHEON LINE-UP

ANNOUNCEMENT

GENTIVA HOSPICE FOOD DRIVE

Now through Aug. 30, Gentiva Hospice will be working with Chilton County Emergency Assistance center, collecting food and personal items in every market they serve. All items collected will be donated for distribution to the community.

The following high-demand items are requested (no perishable items, please): canned meats and dinners, canned vegetables, soup, rice and beans.

Please bring any items donated to Gentiva Hospice, 118 Sixth St. S. Clanton or to the Chamber of Commerce.

CHAMBER BITS AND PIECES

CHAMBER WELCOMES EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT

ANNOUNCEMENT

Please extend a big Chilton County welcome to the Chamber’s new Executive Assistant, Kelly Johnson.

Kelly and her family recently moved to our area from northern Indiana.

Stop by the Chamber and meet Kelly soon.

If you missed getting a 2012 Peach Jam

T-shirt in June, there are shirts available for sale in the Chamber office. These shirts may be purchased for $6, and we have shirts in most sizes.

Clanton’s Beautification & Tree Board has announced its annual awards, and MorLyn’s Fine Jewelry, Gifts & Antiques, owned by Tommy and Ann Glasscock, has won the historic award.

Tommy and Ann are Chamber members, and we offer our sincere congratulations.

ANNOUNCEMENT2012 Peach Jam T-shirts

MorLyn’s a winner!