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May 2008

April Meeting Report

The Chamber met on Tues, April 15th at the squad building. Twenty-seven attendees and guests were present. Kathy & Joyce Gormus of Kathy's Kitchen and Venus Powers of the BCAC were first time attendees. The meal was provided by Kathy's Kitchen. A motion was made and passed to donate a new fax copier to the Rescue Squad as a Thank You for allowing us to hold our monthly meeting at the building.

After the introduction and announcement period, Hank Hagenau gave a brief overview of his vision of the Chamber's new Tourism Committee. He shared the need for business and civic organizations to come together to promote all that we have in Buckingham.

Our speakers for the evening were John Jamison & Jayne Johnson from the Farmville Habitat for Humanity. Ms Johnson shared information about who qualifies and how homeowners are chosen. Then Mr Jamison told about the Dillwyn Habitat house and it's progress.

The Chamber donated $50 to the Farmville Habitat for Humanity in honor of the speakers.

Show and Tell Volunteer for the May Meeting is Venus Powers of Buckingham Arts Council.

Dues

2008 dues are now due. Many of you have already paid. Remember if you have a star * by your name on your mailing label, it means you have paid for 2008!

First Chamber Motorcycle Show Report

The show began with only 14 entries and ended with 42 participants. Everyone was most patient with those of us who were attempting to coordinate.

We have some volunteers who are willing to assist for our next motorcycle show.

Winner of Best In Show Trophy by popular vote was Dennis Taylor !

Annual Pet Contest
A Success !

President, Nan Holt coordinated the annual Pet Contest during Buckingham County Day. Winner of the contest was "DAWG", a collie-shepherd mix, owned by Pat Lankford of Cumberland. Dawg won over 13 other entries - all dogs !

Show and Tell

A popular new feature of our meetings is Show and Tell. Chamber members are offered an opportunity to bring their products & give a more in-depth look at their businesses.

New Project

The Chamber Board will be coordinating a Tourism Committee to see what avenues we might take to promote Buckingham as a destination. Hank Hagenau has agreed to chair the committee. Stay tuned as this develops!

May Meeting

Tuesday, May 20th 6:30
at the Rescue Squad Building.
Please RSVP by calling 983-2372 no later than Monday May 19th 9pm.

James River Rambler Train Rides

May 17 & May 31
Mary Hickman, Director of Planning, Commonwealth Regional Council will speak following a meal from Cactus Jax! DonÕt miss this meeting!
For info call: 1-800-451-6318

Food for Thought

After a visit from Brian LaFontaine, President of the Scottsville Chamber, several Buckingham Chamber members attended one of Scottsville's Business After Hours Events. This gives the members a chance to network & socialize more than just a regular meeting. If you would be interested in hosting at your location, please call 983-2372 for details.

New Project

The Chamber Board will be coordinating a Tourism Committee to see what avenues we might take to promote Buckingham as a destination. Hank Hagenau has agreed to chair the committee. Stay tuned as this develops !

Upcoming Events

B.C.A.C. 18th Annual Juried Art Exhibition
2008 will be held May 10th. The Exhibition will run through June 1. Artists may pick up their work on Monday June 2 and Tuesday June 3 from 1-5 pm. Please contact Venus Powers 434-983-8996 or Becky Lutz 434-969-3201 for more information.

B.C.A.C. will host the Hampden-Sydney Music Festival
at the Buckingham County Arts Building, Route 60 Buckingham on Tuesday May 27, 2008 at 7:30pm. The concert will feature musicians from the Artist Fellowship Program.

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