Post Office Box 951 Dillwyn, VA 23936
(434) 983-2372

Email Us

August 2004 Newsletter

July Meeting Report

The Chamber met on Tuesday, July 21 at the Children's Park Pavilion for the Annual Family Picnic with 45 present. Tony Martin & Duane Powers manned the grills and the attendees brought a great variety of food. No business was conducted, but Ms Marilyn Gillispie did thank the members that participated in the student program that she is in charge of.

Grandparent's Contest

With so many deserving grandparents in our county, we want to make sure that the word gets out on Buckingham's Best Grandparents Contest. Encourage any grandchildren (of any age) to write a one-page essay on why their grandparent deserves to be chosen. Grandparent must be a resident of Buckingham. Grandparents Day will be on September 12 and the winner will be announced at 4pm during the Gospel Gala at Heritage Hall.

Members Dropped

Each year the Chamber is forced to drop a certain number of members. This happens for a variety of reasons, sometimes an entity will go out of business, sometimes it's just an oversight & sometimes they don't feel they are getting $35 worth of information from the organization. As with other things, you usually get out of something what you put into it.

But just as a reminder, the Chamber affords you an annual directory with your listing of name, phone numbers, fax numbers, email & website. Also you're informed of new members/businesses that come into Buckingham. 11 monthly meetings a year with light meals (Ten at no cost.)

A monthly newsletter, opportunities to advertise in the Guidebook & the Herald at a reduced rate are additional benefits. Then we have speakers such as the County Zoning Adm, A local CPA, Delegate Abbitt, Longwood Small Business Director, Heritage Hall Director, Sheriff Williams and Supervisors Jones & LeSueur.

Also, you get the good PR of being involved in Buckingham's Best Grandparents Contest and the Annual Pet Contest, along with the Volunteer of the Year Award and the County Achievement Award. Hope this makes you feel great about your $35 investment!

New Look for Website

Buckinghamchamber.org has a new look. Moonstar is currently working to pdate our site with new pictures and information about Buckingham.

August Meeting Returns to Rescue Squad Building

Sheriff Danny Williams will speak to the Chamber on Tuesday, August 17 at 6:30pm. He will give an update on his first 7 months in office.

Additional Income

Dan Curren, All American Publications, has made his annual contribution to the Chamber checkbook! Each year, Dan returns a portion of the income from the Guidebook to us. This money is used for meals, awards and sponsorship of the Grandparents Contest, Pet Contest & Farmers Market music and advertising. This year our check was for $761.31 Thanks, Dan !

Family Friday Coming Up!

The Third Friday of each month has been designated Family Friday at the Farmers' Market. In addition to Produce & Baked Goods, on Friday, Aug 20 there will be music. Market Hours are from 3:30 until 6:30. Music will begin at 5pm.

Chamber In Search Of An outdoor building to place at the Farmers' Market to store signs, parking cones, etc inside. If you have one you'd like to loan or sell, please call 983-2372.

August Meeting

Tuesday, August 17 6:30PM - Light meal from Town Mini-Mart. Sheriff Danny Williams to speak on his first seven months in office. Please RSVP to 983-2372.

Annual Pet Contest

September 24, 2004
The annual Pet Contest will be held at the Farmers' Market! Watch for details!

[Newsletter Archives]

[Back to top]