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DECEMBER 2004 NEWSLETTER
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We are pleased to announce the launch of the MOUNT AIRY PHONE
BOOK - to be published Spring 2005.
For those of you who did not attend the Membership Drive, please
visit the Chamber website at www.mtairybusiness.com to read about this project
and download PDF forms.
Details, and a form, have also been posted for those of you
interested in reserving one of the three cover pages. The deadline for that is
our next Chamber meeting on Thursday December 2nd.
There is also a CHAMBER DISCOUNT of 10% OFF DISPLAY ADS
currently available - for all Chamber members who reserve a display ad and
submit payment by Monday 12/6/04. Do not miss out on this offer!
And finally, please be aware that after 12/5/04, we will begin
to solicit non-Chamber members (and will try to get them to join us, of course).
If you have further questions, please contact Keir Knight at
(301) 829-1982 - or e-mail phonebook@mtairybusiness.com
MEMBERSHIP DRIVE REPORT
Our 2004 Membership Drive held at Century
Dodge/Chrysler/Jeep on Nov 16th was a great success. Catered by New York J & P Pizza, 77 people shared in the event surrounded by new
cars and a beautiful atmosphere with balloons by The Main Event.
We had many members renew and were very pleased to have
several new members and guests with us.
The door prize, a snow blower, donated by Tractor Supply
Co, was won by Michelle Hopkins of Connect Solutions Nextel.
Congratulations to Michelle.
Special thanks go to Keir Knight of Plain English Writing
& Design for arranging and supervising the event and to membership Secretary
Audrey Stapf of StapfCrafters Woodworking for her work in receiving
applications.
It was a wonderful evening and we would like to thank Frank
Illiano (J&P Pizza), Joe DiGeorgi (Century) and Rick Williams (Tractor Supply)
for their help and support.
We were very pleased to have the following fourteen new
members join us for 2005:
NEW MEMBERS
Bonnie Winkler, ReMax Realty Group, 301-831-5600.
The Bright Yoga & Healing Arts Center, Brenda Dyson,
301-829-8654.
Completely Fit, Karen Skidmore, 240-446-2118.
Kaleidoscope (Donations accepted) Ruth Calenoff,
301-514-4956.
Mackintosh Realtors, Todd Sampson, 301-667-4349.
Paar, Melis & Associates, P.C. (Accounting & Tax
Professionals) Reed Melis, 301-829-7612.
ReMax 100 Commercial, Richard Ishler, 301-624-5444.
Signs By Tomorrow, Rob Truelove, 301-696-8800.
Watkins Limousines, Thomas Watkins, 240-367-6990.
What a Stitch, LLC (Embroidery Specialist) Louann Livengood,
301-829-7880.
The Cleaning Authority, Paula Dills Fredrich, 301-829-7155.
Mt. Airy Chiropractic Center, Dr. David Koronet, 301-829-5429.
National City Mortgage, Paul Shaffer, 800-225-2647 x 4928.
Period Payroll Services, Amy Catherine McEwan, 301-620-2820.
2005 MEMBERSHIP RENEWALS
If you have yet to renew your membership for 2005, please
send a check for $75, made payable to Greater Mt Airy Chamber of Commerce, to PO
Box 741, Mt Airy, MD 21771
DECEMBER MEETING
Our monthly meeting for December will be held on Thursday 2nd December – at the Mt Airy Fire Hall (corner of Watersville Rd and Main St, enter
through the back doors).
There will be a full agenda as always – please plan to
attend!
CALENDAR DATES
The Social committee has informed us of the following
upcoming events:
Business Card Exchange @ New Windsor State Bank – date
to be determined in January.
Business Card Exchange @ Stauffer Funeral Home –
Thursday, February 24, 2005.
Business Fair – Saturday, April 16, 2005 at the Mt. Airy
Fireman’s Activity Building.
Business Card Exchange @ 40 West Builders Model Home –
date to be determined in May.
2005 OFFICERS
At our November monthly meeting the membership voted in the
following slate of officers for 2005. Congratulations to all – and thank you for
your service to the Chamber!
President: Tim Barkley, Barkley Law Office
1st Vice President: Carol Cahall, The Main
Event
2nd Vice President: Archie Rogers, Rogers
Engraving + Stamps + Plus
Recording Secretary: Kerry Turner, The Frederick Post
Corresponding Secretary: Joyce Picard-Busse, The
Entrepreneur’s Source
Treasurer: Dennis Ahalt, New Windsor State Bank.
We are also always looking for committee chairs and committee
members. Please attend our monthly meetings to find out more and to offer your
services to the Chamber.
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
Look out for two Chamber ads to run in December, wishing
everyone a Happy Holiday season. The ads will feature the names of all our 2004
members. The ad will be in The Messenger on Wednesday 15th and The Gazette on Thursday 16th.
EDC WEBSITE
The Chamber’s website - www.MtAiryBusiness.com - is now host
to pages featuring the Mount Airy Economic Development Commission.
The EDC pages, which are sponsored by Illiano Properties,
have already been featured on the front page of the Carroll County Times and
will bring even more traffic to our site.
Special features include listings of available commercial
space for lease and links for businesses seeking loans.
The new pages can be seen at www.mtairybusiness.com/edc
A MAIN STREET CHRISTMAS & PARADE
This spectacular community event will take place from 3-8pm
on Saturday December 4th.
There will be games for kids, concerts and carol singing, a
tree lighting, and Santa’s Parade at 5.30pm.
Just about every local and civic group is taking part or
contributing time, money and resources.
The Chamber’s Ellie Bonde of The Blossom & Basket Boutique and Jackie Bingham of Patches Quilting & Sewing were a driving force
behind this event, representing The Downtown Business Association.
The Chamber was proud to do its part by allocating $613.28 to
place half-page ads promoting the event in The Messenger and The
Gazette.
The Chamber and The Gazette are also running another
Santa Coloring Competition. Thank you to Gazette editor Carol Blackburn for her
great support of both initiatives.
OPEN HOUSE
Also on Saturday December 4, from 10 am to 3pm, Weekenders fashion coordinator
Donnis Klein is holding an open house - with holiday gift ideas and more. You
can contact Donnis at (301) 829-2928. She invites everyone to stop by before
heading into town to see Santa!
2005 PLANNING MEETING
Members are encouraged to attend the planning meeting for 2005 Chamber
activities. This will be held on Wednesday, January 26 at 1pm at Lorien Assisted
Living. Please come with new ideas and topics, etc. Lunch will be served, so
please RSVP to Paula Wilhelm at 301-829-6050, ext. 112 by January 19.
POLAR BEAR PLUNGE
Two of our members - Ray Miller of New Horizon Van Lines and Keir Knight of Plain English Writing & Design will be "taking the
plunge" on January 29, so anyone wishing to support the Maryland Special
Olympics in this way can contact them to make a pledge.
WEBSITE PROFILES
Is your company’s profile on the Chamber website? If not,
please send 75 words or so, to klknight@pipeline.com
The full list can be seen at www.mtairybusiness.com/members
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