Professional Development

Did you know that the GMACC offers workshops and seminars to assist members in their professional development? Workshops presently being planned include Excel 2003 Level One (a two part workshop) in September, Disaster Planning in mid-October, and a Human Resources and Hiring workshop in early November.

Better yet, the GMACC offers members an opportunity to sponsor the workshops. If you would liketo become a sponsor, please contact the chair of the Professional Development Committee, Marlene Titus, via email at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or by phone at 410-386-8012.

Mt. Airy Trivia

Congratulations to Richard Stein of Smith Barney who was the first person to correctly respond to the Trivia Question which was sent out to the Mt. Airy Business News List on July 16, 2008. The correct answer was Excel in September, Disaster Planning in October, and Human Resources and Hiring in November. Richard received a $25 gift certificate to Ridgeville Service Center.

For those of you who did not receive the email with the trivia question, register by sending an email to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . It doesn’t matter what you put in the subject line or message body. Once you have subscribed you will receive the upcoming Trivia Questions and you can post your news by sending an email to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Remember, a given member can only win once!

Community Calendar

Look for the new Community Calendar on the Chamber website. This calendar will be used for community events in the Mt. Airy area that are not sponsored by the GMACC. This includes charity events, golf tournaments, town events, etc. There is no fee to post events. Contact Brian Jacobs at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for information.

Website Advertisement Opportunities

Don’t forget...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 first-serve basis.

New Ambassador Committee Co-Chair

Welcome and thank you to the new Ambassador Committee Co-Chair, Alyson Rothberg with Aflac.

Webmaster RFP Time Line

Following are the dates for the Webmaster RFP:
August 11, 2008 - RFP sent out to members
August 29, 2008 - Bids will be due
September 8, 2008 - Bidders presentations
September 15, 2008 - Contract awarded
September 19, 2008 - Contract signed
October 1, 2008 - Webmaster term begins

Nominations & Elections

Nominations for Secretary, Corresponding Secretary, and Treasurer will be formally announced at the September general membership meeting, with elections to occur in October.

If you are interested in running or have any questions, please contact Carol Cahall at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .