April 2008 Newsletter

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2008 COMMUNITY EXPO

Make plans to attend the 2008 Community Expo on April 19, 2008. This will be an event the whole family will want to attend with plenty of food, prizes, shopping, and kids activities. A few things you won’t want to miss include: mouth watering food by Convenience Catering; a live remote radio broadcast by Key 103; a magic show; face painting and balloon sculpting; visits from Elmo, Clifford and Mickey Mouse; free blood pressure screening; free moon bounce and other kids activities; crab racing; dance, gymnastic and karate performances by local studios; the MedEvac helicopter is scheduled to appear; plus the best of Mt. Airy’s businesses.

In addition, parents can participate in Operation Kidsafe, a free child ID and safety program. This state of the art digital fingerprinting and photo equipment is quick and has no messy ink. Plus there are important safety tips parents can use right away to protect their child. The Chamber wants to thank Tim Barkley of Barkley Law Offices for sponsoring Operation Kidsafe’s attendance at the 2008 Expo.

CHAMBER PARTNERSHIPS

The Chamber continues to strengthen our partnerships with other business organizations throughout the local community. Our goal with these partnerships is to offer our members an ever greater return on their investment with the GMACC membership dues. The Frederick County Chamber of Commerce has agreed to extend a $100 discount to GMACC members who join their chamber. This benefit alone offsets more than 100% of our dues.

The South Carroll Business Association and the Carroll County Chamber of Commerce also allow GMACC members to attend their events at no additional cost. These three partnerships become a powerful communication tool for any GMACC member. The GMACC is truly a gateway to various networking groups in the region and the logical first organization that a business owner should look to when trying to market their business.

CONNECTIONS/CELEBRATION

Join us Thursday, May 8, 2008 for a joint networking event sponsored by Mt. Airy Health Services, Greater Mt. Airy and Frederick County Chambers, Carroll Hospital Center, and Frederick Memorial Hospital. There is no charge for this event, but RSVP to the Carroll County Chamber is required. This event will be held at Mt. Airy Health Services, 1502 South Main Street, Mt. airy from 4:30-6:30 p.m. To RSVP please contact the Carroll County Chamber at 410-848-9050.

WEB SITE ADVERTISEMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Looking to advertise to GMACC members? We are still taking applications for a limited number of slots to display a banner ad throughout our website. As you move through the site you will see the available ads along the right side of the page. By clicking on one, you will be directed to an application. It’s that easy! It will also be that easy for visitors to our site to click on your company information and go directly to your company’s website. This opportunity is only available to members and is on a first-come basis.

APRIL BUSINESS CARD EXCHANGE

The next Greater Mount Airy Chamber of Commerce (GMACC) Business Card Exchange will be hosted by Lorien Mt. Airy on Tuesday, April 8, 2008 from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. this event is co-sponsored by Forever Flowers and Tim’s Lawn and Landscape Service. Our business card exchanges are an excellent time for anyone to network with the fastest growing chamber in the region. This event is free to members and non-members alike.

GIVE BLOOD, SAVE A LIFE

The Chamber would love to hold a blood drive during the 2008 Community Expo but we need 45 people to pledge to donate before we can ask the Bloodmobile to come to the event. Currently we have 12 people signed up.

To donate blood you need to be at least 17 years of age (16 with parental consent), weigh at least 100 pounds and be in good health.

Call Alice Decker at 410-227-2817 to pledge a blood donation!

MINIATURE GOLF TOURNAMENT

Plans are underway for the 3rd Annual Miniature Golf Tournament, but the committee is still in need of a co-chair and a new member or two to help with the planning.

If you would like to help out contact Paul Clay at paul@reconsultants.com.

MONTHLY MEMBERSHIP MEETING

Our monthly membership meeting will be held on Thursday, April 3rd at 8:00 a.m. at the Mt. Airy Fire Hall on Watersville Road. We will have our usual hour of introductions, committee reports, and discussions of new and old business.

AMBASSADOR'S COMMITTEE MEETING

The Ambassador’s Committee will be meeting on Tuesday, April 8 at 3:00 p.m. at the Vintage Coffee House at 106 S. Main Street, Mt. Airy. This committee is still seeking a chair. If you’re interested in serving please contact Kerry Turner at kturner@newspost.com.