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September 2006

August Meeting Report

President Marty Martin welcomed 30 members and guests at the Aug meeting. Dillwyn Depot provided the meal. Brief reports were given on the Sept membership drive to be featured in the Beacon. Also Grandparents' Day scheduled for Sept 10 at Heritage Hall was announced.

Nan Holt spoke on the popularity of the Pet Contest and shared a plan for an Animal Fair.

Roberta Foster touched on the Christmas House Tour with a letter going out to ask people to participate on Dec 10. Mr Massie said that a bus would be available for the Chamber again this year.

Patti Throckmorton told of the newcomer's group - Buckingham Neighbors' Network or the "BNN" which has been formed with the following officers:
Patti Throckmorton, Pres,
Rita Bollinger, VP
JC Breeden, Secretary
Ed Hearn, Treasurer
The organization has a 3-fold purpose.
1. To assist newcomers to the county with info & in meeting new people.
2. To offer Chamber members an opportunity to tell about their goods and services.
3. To encourage county organizations to present their platforms and programs to newcomers and attract new members. A motion was made and passed to donate $250 from the Chamber to the BNN for start-up expenses. Members of the BNN will be asked to pay $10 dues.

The first event will be on Saturday, Oct 14th at the VFW Hall on Rat 60 from 4 to 6pm.

Guest Speaker, Mr. Larry Massie, spoke to the group. He shared a plaque that Buckingham Primary recently received. Mr. Massie also gave reasons for the need for better facilities. He shared that 5 of the 6 county schools are accredited and he expects the 6th school to be accredited next year. He then took questions from the audience.

Reach New Residents

Use your logo items such as pens, key chains or brochures
to reach people moving into Buckingham. Being a member of the Chamber can help you reach them first!
Drop off items at Moss Motor Co.

Welcome New Member

Dan Albert, Director
Southside VA-
Family YMCA

Additional Homes Needed

For Christmas House Tour Dec 10th
Dillwyn - Buckingham - Manteo area

Buckingham's Best Grandparents !

Buckingham's Best Grandma
Pauline LeSueur,
submitted by her granddaughters, Theresa Gough & Tammy Hunt.
And
Buckingham's Best Grandpa
Norman Shumaker,
submitted by grandson, Ben Vincent.
Each year the Chamber accepts essays on why Buckingham's grandparents deserve recognition. These essays are faxed out of the county - this year to Staunton where a nursing home staff chooses the best essays. This year we had more entries than usual, which made the job more difficult!

Apologies

In spite of best efforts, one member was omitted in the Beacon Ad.
Apologies to Buckingham Social Services.

Upcoming Events

Oct 7th 6-9
A Phantom Gala at the Buckingham Arts Center - Don't miss it !

Oct 12 - 15
"Colonial Camp" at the Historic Village

September Meeting

September 19, 6:30PM
Rescue Squad Building
Speaker will be
Investigator Mike Mabry of the Buckingham Sheriff's Department

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