NOVEMBER 2005 NEWSLETTER
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MEMBERSHIP DRIVE & NETWORKING EVENT

Thursday 17th November. 4 - 7pmHosted by Century FordCentury Drive, Mt Airy, MD2006 Membership Dues at Discounted Rate of $75

All Local Businesses Welcomed!

Catering by New York J&P PizzaDoor Prize: A Snowblower from Tractor Supply Co.NOVEMBER MEMBERSHIP MEETINGOur monthly meeting will be held on Thursday November 3^rd at 8am – at the Mt Airy Fire Hall (corner of Watersville Rd and Main St, park at the rear/lower level and enter through the back doors).As well as our usual full agenda we will be voting on the slate of officers for 2006:President: Carol Cahall, The Main Event.

1^st VP: Tom Neff, Main Street Computer Consultants.

2^nd VP: Aaron Kahn, Eclipse Security.

Treasurer: Denny Ahalt, New Windsor State Bank.

Recording Sec: Kerry Turner, Frederick News Post.

Corresponding Sec: Susan Howes, Coldwell Banker.2006 & 2007 DUESAt the October membership meeting a motion was passed to raise dues to $85 in 2006, and $95 in 2007. The decision to raise dues was made in anticipation of increased administrative costs with the upcoming retirement of Membership Secretary and uber-volunteer Audrey Stapf.NWSB CARD EXCHANGEOur most recent Business Card Exchange was held October 12^th at the New Windsor State Bank. Manager Denny Ahalt and his staff welcomed more than 55 members to the event – which was catered by Catering 2 You. Numerous door prizes were awarded.This was another very successful networking event and we thank Denny and his staff for hosting us.GALA DINNER DANCE The first annual Greater Mount Airy Chamber of Commerce Gala Dinner Dance is scheduled to take place on Saturday, January 14, 2006 from 7:00 – 11:00 p.m. This "black tie optional" event will be held at the Gold Star American Legion Post 191 and promises to be a very special occasion.We are excited about celebrating the tremendous growth and numerous accomplishments of the Chamber with a catered dinner and dancing.

Businesses already signed up to sponsor the event include: The Gazette - Gold Sponsor.

The Raymond Law Center, - Silver Sponsor.

Rogers Engraving +Stamps+Plus.Invitations have been mailed to all Chamber members. Tickets prices are $35 per person – due 12/01/05.For more information please contact Paula Wilhelm at 301-829-6050, ext. 1122006 BUSINESS FAIR The 2006 event is scheduled to be held 29^th April, 2006 at the Fireman’s Activity Grounds on Twin Arch Rd.Sponsors for the event already include: For more information, please contact Archie Rogers of Rogers Engraving at (301) 663-4311.We are looking for volunteers to help with setting up and running the 2006 Business Fair. It’s a great way to get involved and meet other Chamber members!MEMBERSHIP DRIVE Our 3^rd Annual Chamber Membership Drive event is scheduled to be held Thursday 17^th November at Century Ford, on Century Drive.Pay your 2006 dues at the discounted rate of $75!Sign up for the 2006 Business Fair!Sign up for the Gala Dinner Dance (January 14th 2006)!2006 members will get first access and best discounts on the 2007 Phone Book!Be fed by New York J&P!Have a chance to win a snowblower!Network with other Chamber members!For more information on 2006 memberships/ dues etc - please contact Membership Secretary Audrey Stapf at 301-831-7339 or e-mail at audreystapf@adelphia.netPROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEEThe first workshop for the Mt. Airy professional development series, "Business Uses of Power Point," is scheduled to be held Tuesday, February 7, 2006, from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm, at Carroll Community College, Room T321, with instructor Alissa Harrington.The series of free seminars is being organized by Marlene Titus of Carroll Community College, chair of our Professional Development Committee. For more information, or to help sponsor a seminar, contact Marlene at 1-888-221-9748 or mtitus@carrollcc.eduNEW MEMBERSWe are very happy to announce the following new members for the month of October:KV& A CPA'S LLC (CPA Firm) David Vario, CPA 301-865-0696J. BERNARD RESOURCES, LLC (Information Technology Products & Service) Joseph Clagett
301-829-9385BANK OF AMERICA (Financial Institution) Donna Pellak 888-852-5000 x 1470M & T BANK (Financial Institution) Shannon Orange 301-829-2098AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL (Financial Planning) Jason Aud 410-964-4956

MAMSA WEBPAGESOur Chamber website www.mtairybusiness.com – is now hosting a series of webpages for the Mount Airy Main Street Association (MAMSA).All members are encouraged to check out these new pages – and to make sure your profiles on the Chamber members page are up to date. The MAMSA pages, along with the Economic Development Commission (EDC) pages, bring in a steady stream of visitors to our site!AMBASSADOR’S PACKETS Ellie Bonde of Blossom & Basket Boutique, chair of the Ambassador’s Committee, has more packets of marketing materials ready for new members. Ellie and her committee will be distributing those over coming weeks.To have materials from your business put in future packets, keep an eye on the e-mail list or check in with Ellie at (301) 829-8300.NEWSLETTERIf you would be interested in editing this newsletter, please contact Keir Knight at (301) 829-1982.

Ideally, you would need to attend the Executive and Membership meetings each month and have a general finger on the pulse of Chamber business.