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

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July 2007

June Meeting Report

The Chamber met on Tues, June 19 at the Rescue Squad building with 21 people present. The meeting was called to order by Pres, Patti Throckmorton. The Speaker was Tom Gallagher, President of the Better Business Bureau of Central VA. He shared that they have 22 members on staff and gave a presentation on how they began. He then told us how the BBB spends much time dealing with "elderscams" It seems that often the children of elderly parents take money and belongings from their parents and in other cases, the elderly are often so lonely that they are vulnerable to scam repair people. We appreciated Mr Gallagher's comments & he designated his honorarium check to be given to the BBB Foundation.

We're Thinking "Car Show"

Tentative plans are for a car show to be held at the Dairy Freeze. If you have "vintage car" connections, please call 983-2372. We're looking at a Saturday night in August.

BNN Plans

The Buckingham Neighbors Network offers an opportunity for new and not so new residents of Buckingham to have fun and fellowship.

Website Work In Progress

Slogan needed. How about coming up with a 4 to 8 word slogan about the Chamber that can be placed near the top of our home page? It can be something that we strive for or something we are currently accomplishing. Everyone's input is welcome.

We're Thinking "Car Show"

Tentative plans are for a car show to be held at the Dairy Freeze. If you have "vintage car" connections, please call 983-2372. We're looking at a Saturday night in August.

Board of Directors Meeting

The Board met on July 2 with 6 members present. Discussion revolved around website upgrade & possible activities for the Chamber.

Chamber Family Picnic

July 17th
Chamber Family Picnic
Helen Saxon's

Hamburgers, Hot Dogs and Drinks furnished. You’re invited to swim, bring a suit Please bring a side dish. RSVP to 983-2372 by Mon, July 18th is a must this time. Directions: Route 60 West to Duck’s Corner. Turn left onto Alcoma Rd. Helen’s address is 241 Alcoma Rd. Hope to see you there.

Christmas in July

The Buckingham Neighbors Network will be wrapping small items for Heritage Hall Residents at the Dillwyn Firehouse at 10am on Sat, July 14th. Please drop off any gifts at that time or you can drop monetary donations for the gifts off prior to July 14th at Moss Motor Co.

Town of Dillwyn News

Congratulations to the winners in the annual clean-up contest & thanks to the Town for sponsoring!

The Town has contracted Jordan Miles to serve as the town's Webmaster. Be sure to check it out at www.dillwynva.org!

Bloodmobile Comes To Town

Wednesday, July 18 from noon until 6, get a free hot dog and a T-shirt for donating blood at Heritage Hall. The event is sponsored by the Buckingham Ruritans.

Remember that summer is always the time when blood donations are most needed.

Do You See What I See?

Adopt the philosophy of Ray Kroc and Walt Disney that people will never see your business when it needs to be cleaned, painted, scrubbed or fixed. Remember the power of first impressions.

From: 151 Ideas To Get New Customers by Jerry Wilson

Remember to Encourage Your Grandchildren!

The Annual Buckingham's Best Grandparents Contest will take place in Sept. Any grandchild of any age may write a one-page essay on why they think their grandparent is best.

Grandparent must be a county resident and single entries for each grand-parent, please. More info next month.

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