The Chamber met Tues, April 17 at the Squad building. President, Nan Holt called the meeting to order. Wise Ridge supplied the salad, lasagna, bread & dessert. Everyone enjoyed the meal! A brief business meeting followed. New members were named, results of the Super Bake Sale were announced & Charlie’s List was discussed. After dinner, David Wise of Farm Family Insurance spoke to us about insurance coverage and needs. A Certificate of Insurance, which a person should require when having a contractor do work, was of particular interest to the group. David was kind enough to bring 2 door prizes – an umbrella, won by Phyllis Mast and a cooler, won by John & Mo Sykes, our two newest members. David chose Heartland Horse Heroes as the recipient of the honorarium the Chamber gives our monthly speaker.

Liz Brand of Lionheart Resort won the 50/50 drawing. A special drawing was held from the names of members who had called the Chamber to RSVP for the meeting. John Sykes won his choice of a Banana Split or two regular sundaes from the Dillwyn Dairy Freeze.

New Members

Randolph’s Detailing & Power Washing
(Mobile Unit)
Issac Randolph
(434) 989-1311

A Sure Solution

Drug Testing
Farmville, VA
Margaret Collins

New Member Commemorative Paving

John & Mo Sykes
Buckingham, VA 23921
987-5396

Welcome Back

Awesome Party & Event Rentals
Margaret Collins
Farmville, VA

Charlie’s List –

Remember this opportunity to help promote your fellow business members!

Randolph’s Detailing & Power Washing – “Issac Randolph offers the best detailing of a car that you could ever want at a reasonable price. Makes a great gift for your favorite driver!”

Theresa McManus

Wise Ridge Country Store – “I highly recommend them for all your catering/party needs. I called JoAnn & Jeffery at the last minute for my husband’s birthday party. They helped cater and made a beautiful delicious carrot cake. There were NO leftovers!”

Liz Brand

DUES ARE DUE

Our annual dues are a nominal $35. Please remit that amount to BCC, P O Box 951, Dillwyn, Va 23936

If you have paid your dues for this year, a star* appears by your name on the label of this newsletter!

This Month’s Speaker

State Senator Tom Garrett
Tuesday, May 15th
6.00 – Tourism Comm
6:30 – Regular Meeting
Rescue Squad Building
Meal from RT 20 Market
Please RSVP to 983-2372 by 5pm Monday, May 14th

Southside VA Community College

offers 2 free tickets to a 1-Day Workshop on the 7 Habits of Highly Effective People May 22, 2012 Call 983-2372 for additional info

Shop Local for Fathers’ Day Sunday, June 17

The Chamber encourages members to shop with local businesses whenever possible. Also, Shop Local flags are still available at Nancy’s at the Courthouse. These flags can be displayed in your business window to remind your customers that their business counts in Buckingham!

What’s Happening In Buckingham!

Ellis Acres Memorial Park Annual Golf Tournament
Saturday, May 19^th
@ The Manor Golf Course

Relay for Life
Saturday, May 19
6pm until 6am on 5/20
Buckingham High School

9^th Annual Awards Banquet was held at Cactus Jax honoring Mary Stearrett as Volunteer of the Year and Wil Dean as the Buckingham Lifetime Achievement Award Winner!  A delicious buffet was enjoyed & officers were installed for the coming year. Sandra Moss gave a presentation on how to spend an enjoyable day Shopping At Home!  The winner of the “Nose to the tip of the finger Raffle” was Melvin Mast.

Charlie’s List

You may have heard of “Angie’s List”, an internet membership service that compiles consumer ratings of local service companies – for a fee. In promoting our shop local initiative, the Buckingham Chamber of Commerce is forming its own free “Charlie’s List”, named for our Chamber mascot, Charlie. We are encouraging Chamber members to jot down a few reasons to praise and recommend other members of the Chamber. You can write your suggestion on a 3 x 5 index card  and drop it off at Moss Motor or send an e-mail with your suggestion to: fayeshumaker@kyanite.com

Let other Chamber members know where and why you do business in Buckingham!

Shop At Home

The Chamber will be sponsoring 30 sec commercials on WBNN to encourage shopping locally!

Nan Holt, Recycled!

Newly installed president, Nan will be serving in that office for her 2^nd term.  Nan was Chamber President in 2008 & 2009 & will be serving in that capacity in 2012. Many thanks to Janet Miller, now Chairman of the Board, for a job well done as President in 2010 & 2011.

Small Business Development Center

The Longwood SBDC’s mission includes education as well as confidential consulting for small businesses.  Scheduled events for February are listed below.

Basic Bookkeeping for Small Businesses

Presented by Kim Ray, Business Analyst
Wednesday, February 22, 2012  8:30AM-11:00AM
Longwood SBDC
515 South Main Street, Farmville, VA  23909
Call (434) 395-2086 or email baldwinjr2@longwood.edu to register

Tax Tips  & Schedule C Preparation

FOR THE SMALL BUSINESS OWNER

Wednesday, February 22, 2012   2:00PM-4:00PM

DUES ARE DUE

Our annual dues are a nominal $35.  Please remit that amount to BCC, P O Box 951 Dillwyn, Va 23936

If you have paid your dues for this year, a star* appears by your name on the label of this newsletter!

New Members

Tirtha Salon & Spa
Buckingham
Radha Metro

Aaron’s Auto & Equipment Repair
S. Constitution
Aaron Wickhizer

Welcome Back

Dunkum Funeral Home
Dillwyn
Mark & Karen Dunkum

Colbert Funeral Home
Bremo Bluff
Charles Colbert

What’s Happening in Buckingham!

Self-Defense Class”
5 Week Program
Begins 2/17
Open to ages 10 & Up
Contact Kristen Queen
969-4242

Holiday Lake 4-H Center
Raffle Tickets available @ office of Dr Wes Saxon

WCBC Art Exhibit
Open on Sunday, Feb 19th 1 – 4 pm

Adult Co-Ed Volleyball
Continues on Mon & Wed from 6 – 8 at Nazarene Campground Gym

Cash Bingo !
Friday, Feb 24^th
Dillwyn Fire Dept
Doors open @ 5:30
Bingo @ 7pm

Next Meeting

Tuesday, February 21st
5:30 – Tourism Comm
6:30 – Regular Meeting
Rescue Squad Building
Route 20 Market providing our meal. Please RSVP to 982-2372 by Mon 2/20 5pm

Speaker for February

Justine Young
Presenting stats on cancer in Buckingham & surrounding counties.

January – 8^th Annual Awards Banquet was held at Cactus Jax honoring Mike Edwards as Volunteer of the Year and Charles White with the Buckingham Achievement Award!

February – We Welcomed W F Martin Plumbing & Heating and Tyree Realty to our membership. Our Tourism Commission meetings resumed. The 2011 issue of the Guidebook was delivered!

March – Linda Davis, Longaberger Consultant, joined our ranks.

April – We welcomed Cheryl Martin, CAP and The Corner Barber Shop. Our Super Bake Sale raised $492 to be used for the Dillwyn Department of the Chamber for Town Beautification & Clean-Up.

May – Slagle Electric joined our membership.

June – We welcomed Red Eagle Creations and Tim & Theresa McManus of Keymon Farms.

July – Our annual Family Picnic was held at Allen’s Lake on a “hot” day in July. And Cowboy Day proved to be a hot one as well!

September – Our 20^th year of recognizing Buckingham’s Best Grandparents – Grandpa Ted Daves & Grandma Margaret Gunter.

October – Our annual Cook-Off was divided into 2 categories. Winners were Melissa & Sammy Smith for their Irish Corn Beef and Eddie Slagle for his cheesecake!

November – We welcomed @Work with TLC and David Haney with 2 memberships – Advanced Environmental & Cotton Patch Farm.

Shop at Home

During our November meeting we discussed promoting local goods & services as holiday gifts.  Melissa Louis of the Spa shared that she sold the largest number of gift certificates this season.   Jennifer Gunter of Blush Hair Studio also saw an increase in the number of gift certificates.  Jonathan Fitzgerald of Special Touch Florists & Gifts shared that he felt the Chamber’s Shop at Home Promotion was responsible for a portion of the increase in his business during the holiday season.

Christmas House Tour

A huge “THANK YOU” to all the homeowners for the beautiful decorations & the warm hospitality!  117 people enjoyed the Christmas House Tour.  Thanks also to the committee for coordinating this successful event!

Annual Awards Banquet

Save the date!  Monday, January 16, 2012 !  The Chamber will meet at Cactus Jax Restaurant at 6:30PM.  The highlight of the evening will be the announcement of this year’s winners!  Some deserving person will be recognized as the Volunteer of the Year and another will be recognized for a Lifetime of Achievement!   In addition, we will repeat our “Arms length” 50/50 raffle!  If you recall last year, $5 will get you all the 50/50 tickets that reach the length of your arm.  The buffet at Cactus Jax is always a hit.  Attendees are asked to contribute $10 per person to assist with the expenses of the Awards Banquet.  Please

RSVP to 983-2372 by Sunday, January 15^th 5pm.

New Member

Savage Builders
Brandon Savage

Open Houses

Chamber members turned out to support their fellow members in December.  The grand opening of Cheryl Martin CPA, Open house at the Spa and at Special Touch Florist & Gifts were all well attended!

Shop at Home Project

Let’s continue the SHOP AT HOME project!  In addition, let’s continue to encourage more business and professionals to join our Chamber!

A lighter crowd than usual attended the October meeting on Tuesday 18th, but each person went home well-fed, thanks to the Annual Cook-Off which was titled “A Taste of Europe”!  President Janet Miller called the meeting to order and a brief business meeting was conducted.  Each dish was given a number and the group got to work!  After dinner our speakers for the evening were Liz Brand & Wade Brand of Lionheart.  They shared the extensive plans for the facility, both immediate and long-range.  Lionheart consists of 400 acres formerly occupied by New Dominion School & property  that belonged to the Huddleston family.  They also took questions from the audience.  Ms Browning chose the Buckingham Rescue Squad as the recipient of the honorarium that the Chamber gives each month.  Also we are currently having a 50/50 drawing at each meeting & this month’s winner was Trich Stone of Cheryl Martin CPA.

The group made a unilateral decision that is was impossible to choose 1 dish as the winner, so the desserts were divided into 1 category and the main meal into another.  Main dish winner was Irish Corn Beef & Cabbage by Melissa (and Sammy) Smith!  Dessert winner was a great Cheesecake by Eddie Slagle!  Both winners receive a dues-free 2012!

New Member

@Work with TLC
15502 N James Madison
Catherine Jamerson
Lisa Haley, Mgr
983-1325

Think Christmas! Chamber House Tour

Sunday, Dec 11^th from 3pm until 8pm.

Tickets will be $15 and advance tickets & maps will be available at Moss Motor  & Special Touch Florist & Gifts.

Homes on the tour

• Jonathan & Tracy Fitzgerald
• Adrienne Temple
• Paul & Martha Louis
• Larry & Jenny Ledford
• Dave & Sumati Steinberg
• Roy & Janice Turner
• Harry & Faye Bryant
• Mike & Brenda Farrish

The  Buckingham Historic Village  will be open also  & ticket holders will be encouraged to drive thru.

Newly Renovated Business

Cactus Jax invites you to see the new look & the new menu, featuring 2/$20 meals on Friday & Saturdays!

The Chamber is looking for a few good men & women!

Each year the Chamber honors men & women who make a difference in the quality of life in Buckingham.  President Janet Miller asked each attendee at our October  meeting to bring back one of our forms filled out with the name & info on some deserving person.  Please call 983-2372 or stop by Moss Motor if you would like to nominate someone.  Deadline is Dec 31^st.  The winners will be announced at the January Awards Banquet.

Remember in December the Chamber takes a holiday.  No newsletter, no meeting

Services Available

Brandon Savage, BCHS Building Trades Instructor is in search of projects for his class.  He has an “exceptional group of talented builders” & if you have an outdoor project, the class will undertake it.  Anyone from a business or the private sector may buy the materials & the labor will be performed at no charge – donations are appreciated.

What’s HappeningIn Buckingham?

Nov 19^th
Grand Opening
Cheryl Martin CPA
9am – Noon

Open House At The Spa
794 Main Street Dillwyn
Also, Book Signing by Nan Holt, Artist
1pm – 4pm

Nov 20^th
Christmas Open House
Special Touch Florist & Gifts 1 – 4 pm

Dec 2nd
Christmas Tree Lighting @ The Courthouse  & Open House @ the Housewright Museum
7PM

Arvonia Fire Dept Christmas Auction
7PM

Dec 3^rd & 4^th
Open House at the Housewright Museum & Historic Village
1pm – 4pm

Dec 3^rd
Annual Christmas Dance – Dillwyn
Fire Dept

Dec 11^th
Christmas House Tour
3pm – 8pm

November  Meeting

Tuesday, Nov 15^th

Confirmed Location

Rescue Squad Building

5:30 – Tourism Comm

6:30 – Regular Meeting

November Program

What can we do to promote business in Buckingham?

The August meeting of the Chamber was called to order by President Janet Miller & a great meeting it was!  Extra chairs were brought in!  Perhaps it was the speakers – Sherri McGuire, Exec Director & Gary Shanaberger of the Longwood Small Business Development Center gave an excellent presentation on the upcoming Small Business Expo.  Perhaps it was the meal, prepared by Phyllis Mast of the Courthouse Cafe,  perhaps it was the enthusiasm from the Cowboy Day/Tourism meeting held just prior to the regular meeting. Many reasons made it our best-attended meeting of the year with the exception of the Awards Banquet in January.  We hope to see everyone back next month!

Survey Question #3

Taken from the survey conducted in our May Chamber meeting!

In your opinion what are the strengths of the Chamber? And the answers were:

Leadership, opportunity to network, friendly, enthusiasm, ability to discuss business strengths & weaknesses, discussions of county issues, 160 members strong, great source of information, the people.

Welcome Back

Robert (Bobby) C. Jones
New Canton, VA
(Candidate for County Supervisor in District 1)

Think Christmas!

Discussions have begun on one of our most popular projects!

Jewel Harris, Melissa Louis, Melissa Smith & Faye Shumaker  are working on the 2011 Christmas House Tour tentatively set for Sunday, Dec 11^th.  Homeowners in the Glenmore & western Buckingham area are being contacted.  We currently had 4 homeowners to say “Yes”, but we need 8 to hold the event.

Southern Virginia Business Expo

Longwood Small Business Center will host this daylong event at the Steps Centre in Farmville on Sept 28^th.  The day will feature an Expo, Networking,  Motivational speakers, Breakout sessions & Exhibitors. Want more info?  Call 395-2086 or email baldwinjr2@longwood.edu

Literacy for Tykes – Update from Nancy Cloyd:

For the third year, Literacy for Tykes has been awarded a grant from Target.  With this grant, enough books will be sent to the HOPE Headstart to supply all of the Headstart families in Buckingham, Cumberland, Prince Edward and 2 other counties, providing the focus for the LFT outreach during this school year.

Buckingham’s Best Grandparents Contest

Congratulations to our contest winners!!

2011 Best Grandma is Margaret M Gunter of New Canton, VA

Mrs Gunter was entered as a contestant by Maggie Rose Evans (her grandmother’s namesake). The entry was in the form of a poem titled “Grandma”.

2011 Best Grandpa is Ted Daves of Buckingham, VA

Mr Daves was entered as a contestant by granddaughter, Evelyn Johnson & grandson, Zeb Johnson.

Both winners received a basket of gifts from the Chamber!

What’s Happening In Buckingham?

Buckingham Co Supervisors Meetings
2^nd Monday

Planning Commission
4^th Monday

Buckingham Baptist Church – Fall Festival
Sat, Sept 17^th 2pm

Heritage Hall
September 24^th
Street Dance 6pm – 10

Youth Encounter
Straight Street 
Oct 1, 2011

Dillwyn Fire Dept
Chicken BBQ
Sunday, Oct 2^nd Noon
&
Cash Bingo
Friday, Oct 7^th 7pm

Next Meeting

Tues, September 20th 6:30pm
Tourism meeting @ 5:30

Please note change in location to Courthouse Café!

September Speaker Kristen Queen, Buckingham Co Recreation Department

The Chamber held the annual Family Picnic on Tuesday, July 19th at Allen’s Lake. Danny & Annette Allen were gracious & allowed us to use their great pavilion complete with grill & seating. Hank Hagenau was an outstanding grillmaster in spite of the heat! Wonderful side dishes and desserts were enjoyed by all.

Survey Question #2

During our May meeting the attendees were divided up into groups of 5 and given a 5-question survey. Question #2 was “What would you like to see changed about Buckingham County?” Here are some of the answers:

Central business district needed, support for local businesses, educational level lacking, more parental support for schools, better treatment for animals, the need for Dillwyn to annex to Sprouses Corner, better communication, things to do, better litter control, larger sheriff’s department & no fixes needed.

Welcome New Member

Lionheart Resort
Located at the former New Dominion School
Richard & Christina Kingswell, Owners
Liz Browning, Local contact

Think Christmas!

Discussions have begun on one of our most popular projects!

Jewel Harris, Melissa Louis, Melissa Smith & Faye Shumaker are working on the 2011 Christmas House Tour tentatively set for Sunday, Dec 11th. Homeowners in the Glenmore & western Buckingham area are being contacted. If you have suggestions, please feel free to share.

Southern Virginia Business Expo

Longwood Small Business Center will host this daylong event at the Steps Centre in Farmville on Sept 28th. The day will feature an Expo, Networking, Motivational speakers, Breakout sessions & Exhibitors. Want more info? Call 395-2086 or email baldwinjr2@longwood .edu

3rd Annual Cowboy Day Report

Extreme heat seems to be the norm for this event. In spite of the heat, Cowboy Day continues to draw a crowd. A big “Thank You” to Tim & Theresa McManus for preparing the food for the special reception on Friday night. Congratulations also to Historic Buckingham, Sprouses Corner Ranch, Tom Mix Rangers & Chamber members who assisted in another successful Cowboy Day!

Buckingham’s Best Grandparents Contest

Please help us continue a 21 year–old tradition by reminding people to enter their grandparents. Deadline is Sept 7th.

Don’t be shy! Ask your grandchildren to write about you. There is even a form that can be filled out to make the entry easier.

(Available at Moss Motor)

Remember the grandparent must be a resident of Buckingham. The grandchild (of any age) does not have to be. Entries will be judged by people outside of Buckingham.

What’s Happening In Buckingham?

Mon, Aug 15th
Dillwyn Revitalization Meeting
5:30 PM
Dillwyn Town Hall
Future meeting dates
TBA

Buckingham Co Supervisors Meetings
2nd Monday

Planning Commission Meetings
4th Monday

With various candidates running for election, we urge people to become involved in local government by attending these meetings.

Next Meeting

Tues, August 16 6:30pm
Tourism meeting @ 5:30
Dillwyn Squad Building
Please call 983-2372 by noon on Mon Aug 15^th
Meal will be from The Courthouse Cafe.

If you only come to one meeting this year, don’t miss the August meeting! Sherry McGuire & Gary Shanaberger from the Small Business Center of Longwood University will be speaking!

The Chamber held the June 21st meeting at the Squad Building. President, Janet Miller, called the meeting to order. Guests were Kathleen Sheridan from Central VA Health Services & new members, Cheryl Martin & Trich Stone from Cheryl M Martin, CPA. Several fundraising ideas were discussed, including a chili cook off. Hank Hagenau reported on the Planning Commission’s approval for Lionheart Resort. This could offer recreational possibilities & jobs for the county and was also approved by the Board of Supervisors. Following the meal provided by Subway, Nan Holt introduced Margaret Thomas, Buckingham County Registrar, who explained the re-districting requirements and procedures. The County is required to redistrict after each census because of mandates imposed by the Civil Rights Act.

Survey Question #1

During our May meeting the attendees were divided up into groups of 5 and given a 5-question survey. Question #1 was “What things make Buckingham County attractive & appealing?” Here are some of the answers:

Small, not much traffic, no tourists, many activities, central location, convenient, friendly people (re-peated 7 times), lots to do, rural homes & farm land, space, fresh air, history, mountain views, rural living, The Courthouse, economy and tax base & trees!

Think Christmas!

Discussions have begun on one of our most popular projects!

Jewel Harris, Melissa Louis & Faye Shumaker will be working on the 2011 Christmas House Tour tentatively set for Sunday, Dec 11th. If you would like to assist them or have suggestions for houses, please contact any of the three.

Southern Virginia Business Expo

Longwood Small Business Center will host this daylong event at the Steps Centre in Farmville on Sept 28th. The day will feature an Expo, Networking, Motivational speakers, Breakout sessions & Exhibitors. Want more info? Call 395-2086 or email baldwinjr2@longwood .edu

Welcome New Member

Bank of America
Paul Koedam
Dillwyn, VA

Show & Tell Opportunities

If you are a member of the Chamber and would like to share what your business has to offer, feel free to sign up for Show & Tell. This is a ten-minute opportunity to talk about your products or services prior to our program for the evening.

What’s Happening In Buckingham?

July 23rd
Celebration of the National Day of The American Cowboy!
9am – 4pm
Don’t miss this year’s great event with The Virginian, James Drury & a host of cowboy look-alikes! Music, food, loads of things for kids to do!
Located at the Historic Village at Lee Wayside
Parking at the High School with continuous shuttles.

Next Meeting

Tues, July 19 6:30pm
Annual Chamber Family Picnic @ Allen’s Lake!
Danny & Annette Allen have graciously offered their shady pavilion, complete with seating, & grill!
Please call 983-2372 with the number of people. 
Please bring a side dish or a dessert & the Chamber will furnish the rest! Burgers, Hot Dogs & Beverages provided.

Directions:

North out of Dillwyn on RT 15 2.2 miles -Turn right onto Thomas RD – Rt 669. Stay on Thomas Road 1.1 miles (do NOT turn onto Allen’s Lake Rd as that will take you to the back of the lake). When you pass Allen’s Lake Rd, there will be a house on the left and then there will be a sign & balloons pointing down to the lake. Call 392-7709 if you need assistance!

The May 17^th Chamber meeting was moved indoors to the Squad Building due to the threat of a storm.  We will meet at the clock plaza later in the year for our walking tour with Bill Lewis Moss.  Seay Davis of Cactus Jax brought an abundant supply of food, which was shared with Rescue Squad members.  President Janet Miller called the meeting to order.  First time attendees, Betty Moss of RG Moss Electrical, Sue Harris & Lacie Duncan of Red Eagle were welcomed.  Also new members, Eddie & Marie Slagle and Tim & Theresa McMannus joined us.  After the brief business meeting, the members formed 5 groups & filled out questionnaires about the county and the Chamber.  Each group reported on answers to various questions & turned in their forms to be reported on at a later date.

Random thoughts – Assuming that we all would like to improve and grow our businesses and our professions.  The city of Richmond gave very little credence to NASCAR racing for many years.  It was looked on as a group of visitors to the city who tied up traffic.  The local newspapers & TV stations provided little coverage before, during or after the fact.  Then when the economy slowed, a light bulb seemed to go on!   NASCAR fans bring millions into the area twice a year.  With the slow economy, the fan base has lessened and this past spring a huge push began to capitalize on NASCAR. Now I’m not suggesting we will ever have an attraction the size of  NASCAR, but my thoughts are let’s not wait to begin capitalizing on the various things that Buckingham has to offer.  As a Chamber, as individual businesses,

Let’s work together to call attention to our businesses & to our area!

Sandra Moss, Newsletter Editor

Something New!

The Chamber began holding a 50/50 drawing.  If you choose to participate, it’s $1 per ticket or $5 for 6 tickets.  The only rule is:  The winner may NOT donate the money back to the Chamber!   The Chamber will vote on a special project to use the Chamber proceeds.

Welcome New Members

Red Eagle Creations
Sue Harris
Cumberland, VA

Tim & Theresa McMannus
Dillwyn, VA

Show & Tell Opportunities

If you are a member of the Chamber and would like to share what your business has to offer, feel free to sign up for Show & Tell.  This is a ten-minute opportunity to talk about your products or services prior to our program for the evening.

What’s Happening In Buckingham?

July 1^st
Bluegrass Under the Stars
@ James River
State Park

July 8th
Dixie Majors Tournament begins @ Dixon Park
July 11 – 15
Summer Arts Camp
Arts Center

July 11 – 15
Ellis Acres
Quick Start Tennis
1^st Clinic

July 11 – 15
Horsemanship I Camp
Sprouses Corner Ranch

July 19^th
Annual Chamber Family Picnic
Burgers, Hot Dogs &  Beverages provided.
Side dishes requested! Location TBA

July 23rd
Celebration of the National Day of The American Cowboy!
Don’t miss this year’s great event with The Virginian, James Drury & a host of cowboy look-alikes!
First ever Cowboy Parade at 10am
Located at the Historic Village at Lee Wayside
Parking at the High School with continuous shuttles.

Next Meeting

Tues, June 21, Dillwyn Squad Building
Tourism Meeting 5:30pm
Regular Chamber Meeting 6:30pm

Speaker Margaret Thomas, Buckingham County Registrar, will speak on duties of her office.
Meal provided by Subway
RSVP not necessary this month

The Chamber meeting was called to order by President, Janet Miller on April 19th at the Squad Building.  Members were introduced and we welcomed guests, Tim & Theresa McManus and Eddie & Marie Slagle.  After a great meal furnished and served by Jeffrey Sheffer of Wise Ridge, a short business meeting was held and announcements were made.  Nan Holt introduced our speaker, Deborah Davis of Whetstone Farm Pet Care.  Ms Davis gave a wonderful slide presentation and the group agreed that we would all like to check into Whetstone Farm Pet Care for the weekend!  The Chamber asked that our speaker choose a charity for the honorarium and she chose The Humane Society.

Something New!

The Chamber began holding a 50/50 drawing.  If you choose to participate, it’s $1 per ticket or $5 for 6 tickets.  The only rule is:  The winner may NOT donate the money back to the Chamber!   The Chamber will vote on a special project to use the Chamber proceeds.

Welcome New Members

Slagle Electric 
Eddie & Marie Slagle
Dillwyn, VA

Welcome Back

Talbott Wood Products
E E Talbott
Dillwyn, VA

Let’s meet at the Clock Plaza

Our May meeting will be held at the Clock Plaza in Dillwyn across from the Dillwyn Pharmacy.  Bring a lawn chair & enjoy a meal prepared by Cactus Jax.  Our program will consist of a walking tour through parts of Downtown Dillwyn.  Commentator will be Bill Lewis Moss, who will describe the Dillwyn he knew as a young boy!  Be sure to RSVP for this meeting & then come out to join in the fun!

Dillwyn Department
SUPER BAKE SALE

A very successful project!  Thanks to all who shared their baking talents & to Farmers’ Foods for allowing us to hold the sale at their location.  We were able to sell out of pies, cakes & rolls by 10:30 am & our proceeds were $492 for the morning!  The money will be used in the Town for beautification & clean-up.

Show & Tell Opportunities

If you are a member of the Chamber and would like to share what your business has to offer, feel free to sign up for          Show & Tell.  This is a ten-minute opportunity to talk about your product or services prior to our program for the evening.

What’s Happening in Buckingham?

Dillwyn Clean-Up Day Ended up being postponed due to lack of  workers –  Watch for reschedule notice!

May 14th
Buckingham County Day
Celebrating Buckingham’s 250th

May 14th
Ruritan Boston Butt Sale
@ Buckingham Co Day

May 19th
Woman’s Club of Buckingham County Spring Luncheon
Courthouse Cafe

May 21st
Ellis Acres Memorial Park Golf Tournament

May 21st
Car Wash for The Cure
Sponsored by Buckingham Volunteer Rescue Squad
@ Advance Store

June 10th
Relay for Life
Buckingham Co High
6pm to 6am

July 23rd
Celebration of the National Day of The American Cowboy!

Next Meeting

Tuesday, May 17th
Location – Dillwyn Clock Plaza
Walking Tour of Downtown Dillwyn
Bill Lewis Moss, Leader
6:30 PM
No Tourism Meeting
Meal provided by Cactus Jax
Please call 983-2372 by 5pm Monday, May 16th to RSVP

The Chamber met on Tuesday, March 15th at the Squad Building.  President Janet Miller called the meeting to order.  After introductions, a great meal from Lucky’s was served, consisting of baked potatoes with all the trimmings. These were accompanied by a tossed salad and then topped off with delicious desserts by Helen Saxon & Melissa Smith!  After a brief business session, our speaker for the evening was Ruth Wallace of the Virginia Extension Service.  She shared the many things her office has to offer, along with information on various 4-H programs.

There were announcements of many upcoming events.  Kathy Ranson of Straight Street & Gordon Ragland of the James River Baptist Association shared 2 events to be held at the Straight Street location that are planned for July and October.  On July 17^th – 23rd there will be Impact Virginia and then on October 1^st there will be a Youth Encounter.

Welcome New Members

Cheryl Martin, CPA
17039 Oak Street
Dillwyn, VA 23936

Corner Barber Shop
Jessica Palmore-Price
13124 S Constitution
Scottsville, VA

Welcome Back

Home Health
Charlotte Alvis

Dillwyn Computer Works
William (Billy) Clements

2011 Dues

Thanks for your prompt payment of dues!  Many of you have already sent your $35 dues payment for 2011!   You should have a star * beside your name on the mailing label if we have received it.  Please call 983-2372 & leave a message if we missed giving you a star J

Tourism Commission

The Chamber Tourism group will meet prior to the regular meeting on April 19th at 5:30 PM at the Squad Building.  Cowboy Day & other items will be discussed.

Dillwyn Department Super Bake Sale

Plans have begun for another SUPER BAKE SALE to be held on Saturday, April 23rd (Easter Weekend).  Last year the group raised $500 and used the money for clean-up & repair projects in the Town of Dillwyn. Margaret Stout & Sandra Moss will again head up this project.  Call 983-2372 if you are willing to contribute.

Show & Tell Opportunities

If you are a member of the Chamber and would like to share what your business has to offer, feel free to sign up for  Show & Tell.  This is a ten-minute opportunity to talk about your product or services prior to our program for the evening.

What’s Happening in Buckingham?

April is Spring Clean-Up Month !

April 16th
Hatton’s Ferry Opens

April 17^th 2:30
Historic Buckingham Spring Meeting
Curdsville Community Center
Longwood Music Department will provide music covering a 200-year period.

Tuesday, April 26^th
Toga Fire Department
Cash Bingo

April 30th
Central VA Christian School
Golf Tournament

April 30^th
Dillwyn Clean-Up Day
Join the Clean-Up Crew @ the Dairy Freeze or work on your own property.
Lunch break at the Dairy Freeze will include free hot dogs & drinks!

May 14^th
Buckingham County Day
Celebrating Buckingham’s 250^th

May 21^st
Ellis Acres Memorial Park
Golf Tournament

July 23^rd
Celebration of the National Day of The American Cowboy!

Next Meeting

Tuesday, April 19th
Rescue Squad Building
6:30 PM
Deborah Davis, Speaker
Whetstone Farm
Pet Care
Meal provided by Wise Ridge
Please call 983-2372 by 5pm Monday,
April 18^th to RSVP