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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

Calendar of EventsSeptember 20: Ribbon cutting, Classy Touch, located in the Winn-Dixie MarketPlace shopping center, 4 p.m.September 25: Chamber Board meeting, 5:15 p.m.September 27: Ambassador Luncheon, Boomerangs, 11:30 a.m.October 2: Chamber luncheon, Clanton FUMC activity center, noonOctober 9: Chilton Leadership, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.October 10: Sr. Connection Variety Show, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

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

Stephen DawkinsThe Clanton Advertiser

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

LETTER FROM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

As we move into the fall season, it’s time to begin thinking of holiday shopping. As you are making

your list, please remember to consider Shopping Chilton County First. It really makes a significant difference when we spend our dollars locally and keep those tax dollars at home.

The parks, lights, fire and police protection, streets and much more that we enjoy and rely on in our respective communities are funded in part by your tax dollars. The more we shop locally, the more Chilton County will be the kind of place we want to live and work and raise our children.

Mike RobertsonExecutive DirectorON THE COVER: Chamber President Janice Hull with Chamber luncheon guest speaker, Gov. Robert Bentley.

CHAMBER BITS AND PIECES

WHAT IS THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE?

The Chamber is an organization owned and operated by its members. It is where businesses address challenges together that individual members cannot accomplish alone. The organization promotes its members and refers business to them. It works on improving the climate in which to conduct business for the benefit of all.

It serves as the “front door” for the community welcoming new residents and visitors in the name of its members. It publishes a directory of its members and places it in the hands of newcomers to the community.

The Chamber provides opportunities for its members to make contacts, build relationships, gain visibility and grow if they take advantage of the programs. If you are a member you can make your membership pay off for you by getting involved.

Come join us!

WHAT IS A LEADERBy Cammy Jackson

A leader is a person who makes you want to follow them. There is something about them that draws you to them, whether it’s the way they encourage you to do the best you can, the way they train you to do things right or it’s just the way they demonstrate their respect for being part of the team. A leader will allow you to grow as a person and as a co-worker. They understand their success comes from your success; when you do well, they do well

A great leader will get more out of you than the strictest supervisor ever will. A leader doesn’t manipulate you or try to trick you into doing extra work when they need it.

A leader listens before they make a decision. They will talk with their bosses to find out what needs to be done, and to their team to find out how to do it.

A leader understands the job can’t be done without you. A leader doesn’t see you as a tool they need to use to get the job done.

–Cammy Jackson is President of the Desoto, Texas, Chamber of Commerce

CHAMBER SUPPORTERS

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

BRONZE$500 - $900

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

•Peggy Hall/RealtySouth•SouthFirst Bank

COPPER$100 - $499

•Chilton Medical Center•Clanton Furniture

•Giles Cooling and Heating•Heart of Dixie Parts and Equipment

•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

CHAMBER HAPPENINGS

A fun time at Tropical Bounzers as we cut the ribbon at the “Home of the Best Birthday Parties.”

Scenes from the ribbon cutting at Dr. Rana Watson’s office at Below Chiropractic Clinic in Clanton.

CHAMBER SUPPORTERS

CHAMBER AMBASSADORS

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

NEW MEMBERS

Greg and Gwen HarrisonP.O. Box 848Thorsby, AL 35171

Elwood StaffingLenzi Martin/April Harrison1210 Seventh St. S.Clanton, AL 35045205-588-6716

Wattz UpJosh Wright/John Logan(Computer repair/car stereo)215 Seventh St. N.Clanton, AL 35045205-755-6700wattzupal@gmail.com

Blue Paradise TravelsJimmy Burnett810 Seventh St. N.Clanton, AL 35045205-280-2571

Credit CentralAngela Lockhart1109-1111 Seventh St. S.Clanton, AL 35045205-755-2206

Robert D. and Johnnie Lane808 Studdard DriveClanton, AL 35045205-755-0564

Andrea FanninAnn BakerAnn MimsAnne TaddickenBrian DoveyCharlotte KelleyChristy MendozaDanny CarterDarlene RiceGlenda StrengthGordon SmelleyHarold JarmanHannah GoreChris SpeaksChristine BrownGwyn Loyd

Helen BlackmonJason CalhounJulia CulpepperKara HuntKatie PettyKevin CorleyLarry CulpepperLloyd NutterOcie DeVaughnPam PriceSherry CoxVanessa McKinneyVickie P. MoseleyMary Beth WyattRex ClecklerKim McCulla

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Thrills and chills are headed our way as THE CHILTON COUNTY FAIR returns the week of Sept. 24-29 at the Fairgrounds on Airport Road in Clanton. Watch for $5 off unlimited rides coupons at local merchants.

SECOND ANNUAL VARIETY SHOW ON OCT. 10

**FUN – FOOD – MAGICAL ENTERTAIMENT**

First United Methodist Church Activity Center! $5 includes ticket for chicken dinner and entertainment, Plus door prizes!

Time: 10 a.m. until 12:30 p.m.

For more information, call 755-9032

Sponsored by: Senior Connection

SCENES FROM YESTERYEAR

CHAMBER MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY

It’s that time again!

2013 Membership Directory ads are now available.Contact the Chamber to reserve your ad space.

COLORFull page...$650Half page...$525

BLACK AND WHITEFull page...$395Half page...$295

Quarter page...$190Eighth page...$100

PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS AS YOU SUPPORT YOUR CHILTON COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

For more information call (205) 755-2400, Fax (205) 755-8444 or email info@chiltonchamberonline.com

2013 MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY AND BUYER’S GUIDE