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February 2007

January Meeting Report

The Chamber held it's annual Awards Banquet Jan 15 at Cactus Jax in Arvonia. Mark Giles, President of Virginia National Bank was the after dinner speaker. Thanks to Margaret & Harold Collins and Ryan Taylor our Silent Auction was a success. The highlight of the evening was the announcement of our Award winners.

The Volunteers of 2005 are Joe & Mary Gemski. Their names were submitted by Helen Saxon. Joe and Mary have been active in so many facets of the community & we are fortunate to have them involved with the Chamber.

The Buckingham Achievement Award was given to Bill Davis, President of the Buckingham Co Rescue Squad Auxiliary. He has raised over $80k through the memorial & honorary brick sales for the wall at the Squad Building. Bill's name was submitted by H V Ellis. The Chamber will purchase 2 bricks to honor these great people.

Officers for 2007 were installed by Carole Gathright.:

President - Patti Throckmorton
Vice President - Nan Holt
Secretary - Wanda Albrecht
Treasurer - Sandra Moss

Welcome New Member

Virginia National Bank
28904 N James Madison Hwy
Arvonia, VA

Langston's Market
25306 N James Madison Hwy
New Canton, VA 23936

Hill & Davis, CPA
14303 S James Madison Hwy
Dillwyn, VA

February Board Meeting

The 2007 Board of Directors consists of Ethan Abruzzo, Dan Curran, Joe Gemski, Hank Hagenau, Jewel Harris, Nan Holt, Marty Martin, Tony Martin, Duane Powers & Margaret Stout in addition to the officers listed in the first column.

In the meeting a motion was made & passed to donate $250 to Historic Buckingham to help them in matching the grant they have received to renovate the Hudgins-Toney Store in the Historic Village.

BNN Plans

The Buckingham Neighbors Network has an impressive list of events planned for the coming year. Under their by-laws they welcome any resident of the county. Only people living here for five years or less may hold an office. All events will be advertised in The Beacon, The Cumberland Bulletin & The Herald.

Governor Timothy Kaine

Sends his regrets!

President Patti Throckmorton received an email from Jane Minerly, scheduler in Gov Kaine's office saying that the end of February is a very business time and they are unable to get him to Buckingham for our meeting.

Upcoming Events

Animal Fair
Saturday, April 21
Rain Date 4/28
10am - 4pm
Sponsored by Straight Street & The Chamber
On the grounds of the Straight Street Building - Route 20
We are looking for any people or organizations dealing with animals to set up info booths, give demonstrations & sell animal related products. We would like to make the day a celebration of the four-footed, feathered & furry friends who share our lives. If you have activities or ideas to make this day interesting and fun, please contact Nan Holt, Chair 969-1377

Spring Garden Tour
June 2
1pm until 5pm.
Sponsored by Buckingham ÐDillwyn Garden Club & The Chamber.
8 Gardens on the tour.

February Meeting February 20th
6:30 PM
Rescue Squad Building
Bring Your Favorite
"Comfort Food"
February Program
Featuring Local Jamestown 2007 Plans
Speakers - Lynn Henshaw & Nancy Faxon

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