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June 2008

May Meeting Report

The Chamber met on Mon, May 20 with a large group in attendance. The meal was provided by Cactus Jax. President Nan Holt called the meeting to order and asked that each member introduce themselves. The treasurer's report was given and new members from the Central Virginia Gold Prospectors were welcomed. Brian LaFontaine presented a proposed project that the Scottsville Chamber would like to have our Chamber join. Venus Powers of the Buckingham Arts Council presented the "Show & Tell" for the meeting. After brief reports on the Motorcycle Show, the 2nd printing of the county map and the Annual Pet Contest were given, announcements were made from Buckingham Artist's Guild and Historic Buckingham.

VP Faye Shumaker introduced our speaker of the evening, Mary Hickman, Commonwealth Regional Council, Planning Director. Ms Hickman gave a brief overview of what her organization does and then shared with us some of the projects in Buckingham that she has been and continues to be involved with. She shared that the local businesses are so important to the structure of the growth in our area. She passed out a questionnaire and asked each of us to answer the following:

What things exist in the Co now that are positives or strengths for our businesses?
What exists in the Co now that could be enhanced to keep existing businesses moving forward?
What do you think is missing in Buckingham and should be added to keep existing businesses moving forward?
What negative obstacles exist that might cause a weakness to our businesses? I urge you to answer these questions on the back of your newsletter and bring them to the next meeting for discussion. The meeting adjourned at 8:30. Ms Hickman chose Madeline's House in Farmville as the recipient of the $50 donation that we provide in honor of our speaker.

Welcome New Member

Central VA Gold Prospectors
Jack Wyatt, Pres

Lillian Copeland
Scottsville, VA

Dillwyn Dry Cleaning
Elizabeth S. Taylor

Lucky Convenience
Tom England
Dillwyn, VA

Sprouse Land & Development Co, Inc
W C Sprouse, Jr

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!

Don't Miss The 1st Annual ARTS IN THE VILLAGE

June 14th
10am - 4pm
Music, Food, Art Show & Sale, Yard Sale
No admission charge
The Historic Village at Lee Wayside

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. June Meeting Show & Tell participants will be the Central VA Gold Prospectors

Map Quest?

Those who advertised on the first Buckingham county map are being offered an opportunity to advertise on the second set of 5000 maps for the reduced rate of $75. If you were not on the first map, but would like to be on this edition, please contact the Chamber at 983-2372. Your ad price will be $100.

Cool Down - Think of Christmas!

We're open to suggestions for another Christmas House Tour. If you would like to participate or have family or friends who would be willing, please share the names.

June Meeting

Tuesday, June 17th 6:30
at the Rescue Squad Building.
Please RSVP by calling 983-2372 no later than Monday June 16th 9pm.
Speaker will be Emmett Toms, External Affair Mgr of Dominion Power, will share some of the details about the new plant that is coming to the county.

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