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Nov. 2 Election DayNov. 7 Veteran’s Day CeremonyNov. 12-13 Christmas Open HouseNov. 25 Happy ThanksgivingNov. 29 Vincent Christmas Parade

Upcoming Events

C o l u m b i a n a • C h e l s e a • H a r p e r s v i l l e • W e s t o v e r • W i l s o n v i l l e • V i n c e n t

Nov. 25

Thanksgiving Day,

Happy turkey day

Nov. 7Veteran’s Day celebrationS.C. courthouse lawn2p.m.

Host: South Shelby Chamber

& Shelby County Historial

Society

Nov. 29Small towns & downtownsVincent Christmas ParadeDowntown Vincent6pm

Nov. 2

Election Day-

Please vote

Nov. 12 &13ColumbianaChristmas Open HouseVisit local merchants12: 9-7pm13: 9-5pm

THINGS TO DO IN SHELBY COUNTY

CHECK OUT MORE EVENTS:

shelbycountytourism.orgshelbycountyartscouncil.com

Vincent AlabamaVincent Christmas Parade, Tree Lighting & Historic Marker Celebration Nov 29, 2010 Nov 29, Vincent Christmas Parade, Tree Lighting & Historic Marker Celebration 205-669-9075. www.southshelbychamber.com. Free--Vincent Christmas Parade, Tree Lighting & Historic Marker Celebration Year of the “Small Towns and Down Towns” Celebration. Parade begins at 6pm and Tree Lighting and Marker Dedication begins after parade.

Westover AlabamaWestover Christmas Parade & Marker Unveiling Dec 11, 2010Dec 11, Westover Christmas Parade & Marker Unveiling 205-669-9075. www.southshelbychamber.com. Free. Downtown & Mt. Zion Church--Enjoy an old-fashioned Christmas parade downtown followed by the unveiling of the historic marker at Mt. Zion Church. 10 a.m

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*New Members

BOARD MEMBERS Treasurer

Andrew BrownBrown Lumber &Building Supply

PresidentTim Prince

Shelby County Newspapers, Inc.

3rd Vice PresidentDonna SmelcerShelby Baptist

Medical Center

SecretaryFaye McGuireFrontier Bank

2ndVice PresidentBrenda Frias

Alabama Power

Richard CookBusy Hands Framing and Gifts

Evan MajorShelby County Schools (Ret.)

Linda WrenAT&T

Dr. Ben Smith Smith Chiropractic

Billy Ray Jones Bryant Bank

Robert Jackson Bridges Historic Shelby Association

John Browning Cahaba Valley Computer Services, LLC

Jon Lauderdale Alagasco

Edwin BrasherFirst United Security Bank

Kevin MorrisM&F Bank

City GovernmentMayor Earl Niven, Becky LandersChelsea

Mayor Allan LoweGina AntonliniColumbiana

Mayor Theoangelo PerkinsJackie Ingram Harpersville

Della PenderMT Laurel Mayor Ray McCallisterJoy MarlerVincent

Mayor Rosemary LiveoakKay RayWilsonville

Mayor Mark McLaughlinWayne JonesWestover

Board AdvisorsSusan Stivers

Penny KovakasKovakas Realty

Gerie Kelley

WELCOME ABOARD 2010 CHAMBER MEMBERS

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Executive DirectorStacy Walkup

*Cousins Insurance AgencyMichael Bennett100 Chelsea Corners Way Ste 110Chelsea, Alabama 35043205-678-3337

*Castle Rock Heating & CoolingAmanda Castleberry8576 Hwy 47Shelby, Alabama 35143205-669-3234

Wilsonville Civitan ClubBarbara LoweWilsonville, 205-669-4904

Tom Edwards, AuthorShelby, 205-669-2438

Chappell CarpetsFrank & Edwina ChappellSterret, 205-678-6223

Shelby County Community CorrectionsDavid HornColumbiana, 205-669-8965

American Cancer SocietyBirmingham, 205-879-2242

CHECK OUT MORE EVENTS:

shelbycountytourism.orgshelbycountyartscouncil.com

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AN ADDED MEMBER BENEFIT

DIAMOND AWARDS CEREMONY

Stacy WalkupExecutive Director

Dear Chamber Member:

We adopted a program in 2006, The Diamond Awards, and would like to encourage you to participate in the program this year. The program is designed to honor individuals and businesses of our area that uphold strong commitments to community, service, leadership, and innovation.

The 2010 Diamond Awards will be presented to: Ambassador of the Year (chosen by the Ambassadors), Citizen of the Year, New Business of the Year, and Business of the Year.

You can participate by nominating someone and/or some businesses for these prestigious awards. Just read the enclosed Rules and Guidelines and fill out the enclosed Nomination Forms and return along with any other required documents by the deadline date, November 12, 2010. Please fill free to make as many copies of the Nomination Forms as you would like to submit nominees for each category.

Citizen of the Year was created to honor that individual who has made an outstanding contribution to your community and/or to recognize a person who has gone above and beyond what was expected of them.

There are two business categories: 1) New Business of the Year (business started since January 2009) and 2) Business of the Year. The businesses you nominate must be Chamber members. You can verify this by phoning Stacy at the Chamber. Of course, businesses may nominate themselves.

The 2010 Diamond Awards will be presented at a ceremony that will be held during the Chamber Christmas Luncheon on December 2nd at the Columbiana United Methodist Church (Multi- purpose room).

When possible, be sure to express appreciation to our Sponsor Companies for the 2010 Diamond Awards: Alabama Power, AT&T, Bryant Bank, M&F Bank and the Shelby County Reporter.

Nomination Forms can be found on the Chambers Website at www.southshelbychamber.com.We look forward to receiving your nominations and to presenting these awards to well deserving people

of our communities.John BrowningDiamond Awards

Chair

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GOLF & GALA 2010

Thank you to our Jeff Falkner Memorial Golf Tournament Major Sponsors: Bryant Bank, Shelby County Reporter, Shelby Baptist Medical Center, Texas Road House, Rux Carter Insurance Agency, Wilson Paint & Body, EBSCO Industries and Community Education Centers

Winners: 1st Place Team: Community Education Centers, 2nd Place Team: Lathan & Associates Architect, Third Place: ABC 33/40

Teams Sponsors: Napa Auto Parts, Texas Road House, Columbiana United Methodist Church Men’s Fellowship Group, Dr. Jim Driggars, Brown Lumber, Community Education Centers, Bryant Bank, Lathan & Associates Architect, Shelby County Reporter, AT&T, Lynn Johnson Auto Collision Repair, Alagasco, Coosa Pines Federal Credit Union, Airport Marine, First United Security Bank, Dr. Stancil Handley Optometry, Davis Drugs, Builders First Source, Rux Carter Insurance, White Rock Quarries, Castlerock Heating & Air, M&F Bank, State Farm Insurance, Farmers Insurance, Jim-N-Nicks BBQ and ABC 33/40.

Hospitality Tent Sponsors: Cahaba Valley Computer Services, Coosa Valley Medical Center, Whataburger Tee & Green Sponsors: A.C. Legg, Evan & Linda Major, Brown Lumber Company, Alagasco, Bryant Bank, CEC, Terry Falkner,

Andrew R. Salser/Attorney at Law, George Anderson & Associates, Shirley Satterwhite/Realty South, Minuteman Press, Chelsea Chiropractic, Wal-Mart/Chelsea, Piggly Wiggly, Alabama 4-H Center, Smith Chiropractic, Shelby Baptist Medical Center, Lynn Johnson Auto & Collision Repair, Shangri La Assisted Living, Sanpeggio’s Pizza, Lowe & Associates Realty, Central Alabama Fabricators, White Rock Quarries, Cassidy & Self Glass Company, Hayes Eye Center, Wallace Ellis Fowler and Head/Attorney at Law, Columbiana Properties, Snider’s Discount Pharmacy, Lathan & Associates Architect, and Eagle Construction Products.

Thank you Gala Sponsors: Community Education Center, Bryant Bank, Alabama Power, Shelby County Reporter, First United Security Bank, Donald Real Estate, Wilson Paint & Body and Whataburger

Thank you contributors of the Silent Auction Prizes: Davis Drug, Vizzini Farms, AL Sports Vehicles, Chelsea Lane, Toluca Pottery & Things,Alota Sense, Morgan Creek,DJ BBQ,Prissy’s,New Leaf Design, Body Logic, Perk’s BBQ,Animal House Vet Clinic, Deal Pickles, Cahaba Tire, Coosa Valley Medical, Shelby County Arts Council, Calera Hampton Inn, Desoto Caverns, Jennifer Nesbit, Shelby Acct & Tax Service, O’Charley’s, Gill’s Service Center, Columbiana Family Dentistry, Honea Family Dentistry, the Tax Lady, Ruff Cuts, 280 Animal Medical Center, Bent Brook,Moe’s,Jim N’ Nick’s, Longhorn Steakhouse, Hayes Eye Center, Leigh Ann Langley, Quick’s Pawn Shop, Robert Thornburg, DMD,A Basket Full, Sonya Lefkovits,Tom Edwards ,Michael’s Pawn & Jewelry, Fred Self II DVM,Shear Elegance, Spring Creek Antiques, Bonnie Atchison, The Flower Cabin, Brown Lumber, Burchell Insurance Agency, Dr. Stancil Handley, Gordon Timberlands, Ole Towne Grill, Heidi Vansant, Dinah Davis, Stacy Walkup, Freda S. York, Hallmark Alabaster, Beth Hedrick, It’s a Perfect Party, Dr. Stancil Handley, Magnolia Meadow Golf Course, Main Street Florist, Busy Hands Framing and Gifts, Kellis Vegetation, Rachel Fowler, Nancy Davis, Harpersvile Pharmacy, Bernie’s on Main Street, Ripple Made, Ramona Morrison, Peggy Wood, Whataburger, Linda Majors, Edna Sealey, Sarah Jo Richards, and M&F Bank

HAPPENINGS & EVENTS

October Luncheon Refl ection

October’s Chamber Luncheon spotlighted Shelby County as Commissioner Corley Ellis of District 1 gave the State of the County Address as the Chamber Spotlighted the Town of Westover. Mayor Mark McLaughlin welcomed everyone and gave the invocation for the luncheon sponsored by Bryant Bank and hosted by Whataburger of Chelsea. Shelby County Commissioners Lindsey Allison District 7, Tommy Edwards District 2, Joel Bearden District 5, and Robbie Hayes District 9 were special guests. Businesses that had an expo table were Town of Westover, 280 Animal Medical Center, Honea Family Dentistry, SERVPRO of Birmingham, Skier’s Marine, Dog Gone Gorgeous Grooming, GeoStone, and Superiorscape Inc. The chamber hosted a networking session among members and a “Meet and Greet” session for Columbiana’s in town guest Luther Strange, Candidate for Attorney General.The tables were beautifully decorated for fall by Peggy Wood, Master gardener with Shelby County.

Creative Arts, Antiques and Business Show

Thank you Sponsors: AT&T, Alabama Power and Dynamic Creative ServicesThe Chamber had its fi rst show on Saturday October 9, 2010! The chambers mission with this show was to have a successful show for the vendors, but we also saw the show as an opportunity to invite these talented business owners to set up a storefront in our area! The proceeds of the show benefi t the chamber of commerce which enables the chamber to support so many community projects. The committee worked hard and had over 50 vendors, we offered the vendors a hospitality tent to rest and enjoy refreshments, and we had Johnny Rays BBQ for lunch, and called out lots of donated door prizes. A special Thanks to the Corbitt Family; Charles, Kathy and Ben for the wonderful “Live” Entertainment at the Show!!

Shelby Counties, Shelby Volunteers in Service enjoy annual party and awards ceremony. Directed by Marvin Copes and held in Calera over 350 participants

HAPPENINGS & EVENTS

Ribbon cutting at Ling’s Gifts located

Chelsea

Shelby Counties, Shelby Volunteers in Service enjoy annual party and awards ceremony. Directed by Marvin Copes and held in Calera over 350 participants

Ling’s Gifts located

Shelby Counties, Shelby Volunteers in Service enjoy annual party and awards ceremony. Directed by Marvin Copes and held in Calera over 350 participants

Creative Arts Antiques and

Business Show Photos

Ribbon cutting at Napa Auto

Parts located in Columbiana

Ribbon cutting at

Yogurt Your Way located

Chelsea

Ribbon cutting at Dawn’s

Barber and Style located

Chelsea

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November 4, 2010Location: Columbiana United Methodist Church 200 North Main Street, Columbiana

Keynote Speaker: State of the State Address Shelby County Legislative Delegation

Spotlight: Open

Luncheon Sponsor: Regions Bank

Host: Bernie’s on Main

Price: $10.00*Networking begins at 11:30am

UPCOMING CHAMBER LUNCHEON

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New Resident Welcome Basket for the Communities of Columbiana, Chelsea, Harpersville, Vincent, Westover and Wilsonville.

Call the Chamber offi ce at 205-669-9075 for your FREE welcome basket.

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