Post Office Box 951 Dillwyn, VA 23936
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October 2007

September Chamber Meeting Report

The Chamber met on Tuesday, September 18 at the Rescue Squad. President Nan Holt, opened the meeting. After our meal there was a brief business meeting.

Nan introduced our speaker for the evening, Sheriff Danny Williams. Danny has come to us for the past 4 years in September to give a report to the Chamber on the status of the Buckingham Sheriff's Department.

The $50 speaker honorarium was made out to CrimeSolvers.

New Vice-President on Board

Faye Shumaker, Director of Order Fulfillment, Traffic & Customer Accounts at Kyanite Mining Co has agreed to become Vice President of the Chamber. Faye steps into the vacancy left by Nan Holt who moved into the President's slot upon the resignation of Patti Throckmorton.

On The Website

"Boosting Buckingham's Business Community"
is the slogan chosen for our website at the October meeting.

House Tour

People are asking about:
The 3rd Annual Christmas House Tour, which will be on Sunday, Dec 2nd from 5 to 8. Last year we traveled up to Manteo. This year we will be starting north of Dillwyn and traveling to Arvonia. We are looking for people who are willing to share their Christmas decorations with the community. So far we have a list of 13 names to contact in the next few weeks. If you know of any particular home, on any of the roads between Dillwyn and Arvonia, we welcome your suggestions.

Annual Chamber Awards

We're looking for individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the welfare and quality of life in the county.

The Volunteer of the Year Award is given to a person who has gone above and beyond the call of duty & deserves to be honored for their service in the past year.

The Lifetime Achievement Award is for a person or a couple who have given of themselves over the years.

Notices have gone out to the newspapers and to various organizations. We're asking for letters on behalf of any nominee.

Deadline is December 31st. Entries may be faxed to 983-4891, or mailed to PO Box 951, Dillwyn, VA 23936

October Meeting
Annual Cook-Off

This year it's Chicken!

Over the years our annual cook-off has featured chili, stew, desserts, pasta, Italian & Mexican. Each member is encouraged to bring a dish & we'll give it a number. At the end of the meeting we'll vote for our favorite dish. The prize is free membership for 2008.

So if your dish contains chicken in any form, you just might be a winner !

In addition we're going to have show and tell time from several of our members. We think you'll find it interesting.

Tuesday October 16th, Rescue Squad Building, 6:30pm, No need to RSVP

Upcoming Events

October 21, 2007
3PM - No charge
The public is invited to the AG building for an informative discussion of the life and times of Peter Francisco.

Oct 27th 7 to 9
"SPOOKY Hollow Drive Thru"
Annual fundraiser for historic village .for more information call Melissa at 969-4355.
***Please note :Historic village is now open every weekend, Sat. and Sunday 1:00 to 4:00. Volunteers are needed to be guides. Please call 969-4355 if interested.

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