events or programs that you would like to promote throughout our region, just send us an email with the specifics to info@mywrcc.com.

NEW MEMBERS!It is always exciting to introduce additions to our membership. Join me in welcoming our newest WRCC members…

Rockingham County Events & News Online - RCENO.comRoy Sawyers and the folks at RCENO.com provide local news and event coverage for all of Rockingham County with video reports, articles, upcoming events and cal-endars, plus, “So Much More.” It’s a great, positive resource that we are fortunate to have in support of our community. You can contact Roy at (336) 520-7298 or www.rceno.com.

RAPHA CenterRev. Sandy Johnson, a Board Certified Pastoral Counselor has opened the RAPHA Center, a 501 c-3 nonprofit, providing Pastoral Counseling/Christian Conferences/Concerts/Services and other ministry related events. You can contact Rev. Johnson at the RAPHA Center, located at 108-B N. Franklin St, Madison, NC 27025, by phone at 336-589-8556 or on-line at www.raphactr.org. We welcome Sandy and her wonderful organization to our area and WRCC!

Lexel Holdings, Inc.The former post office building in downtown Madison has recently been purchased and refurbished and is now open for business as great office space opportunities! Jeff Pell’s Lexel Holdings, Inc. is the new owner and the new facility is a beautiful and affordable option for new business, satellite offices or growing businesses. With individual offices and shared common areas, it’s a valuable addition to our commercial space offerings. You can reach Jeff at (336) 339-8909 or jpell@mindspring.com.

GaryAssociates Creative GroupIf you can’t find me at the WRCC offices or at a WRCC sponsored event, then I’m likely helping my firm’s client’s brand, market and grow their businesses. GaryAssociates Creative Group is a full-service market-

July 15 — Coffee hosted by Flynn Furniture, Murphy Street, Madison; 8:00 a.m.

July 22 — WRCC Board of Directors’ Meet-ing, 8:30 a.m., First Citizens Bank Conference Room, 109 N. Franklin St., Madison.

August 4 — Chamber Radio Program on WMYN Radio (1420 AM) 8:30 – 9:00 a.m. Rebroadcast at 6:30 p.m. Guest: Hospice & Palliative Care

August 6 — First Friday Cruise-In, 5:30 – 8:30 a.m., Downtown Madison, extended store hours for shopping, dining, ice cream, etc., music and dancing, a fun-time for all!

August 19 — Coffee hosted by North Pointe of Mayodan, 6970 NC 135, Mayodan; 8:00 a.m.

August 26 — WRCC Board of Directors’ Meeting, 8:30 a.m., First Citizens Bank Con-ference Room, 109 N. Franklin St., Madison.

September 1 — Chamber Radio Program on WMYN Radio (1420 AM) 8:30 – 9:00 a.m. Rebroadcast at 6:30 p.m. Guest: Animal Protection Society of Rockingham County

September 3 — First Friday Cruise In, 5:30 – 8:30 a.m., Downtown Madison, extended store hours for shopping, dining, ice cream, etc., music and dancing, a fun-time for all!

September 6 — WRCC Closed - Labor Day

September 16 — Coffee sponsored by Animal Protection Society of Rockingham County and hosted by Hunter House Bed & Breakfast, 216 W. Hunter Street, Madison; 8:00 a.m.

September 23 — WRCC Board of Directors’ Meeting, 8:30 a.m., First Citizens Bank Con-ference Room, 109 N. Franklin St., Madison.

Our members care about our commu-nities so remember - Check Western First! WRCC welcomes your feedback and suggestions on how our chamber can support your business and our community. Thank you for your support! If you have

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WRCC EVENTSAt a Glance

31 Years1979 - 2010

Independence Day - July 4, 2010

From the Director…

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NEWS & INFORMATION:Madison 1st Friday CruiseVisit downtown Madison the first Friday of each month from 5:30 until 8:30 for the 1st Friday Cruise. Not only will you have the opportunity to see vintage, new and unique autos, there will also be extended store hours for shopping, dining, ice cream, homemade candies and more. Plus, there will also be music and dancing in the streets. It will be a great time for ALL!

Mayodan Homecoming FestivalThe Mayodan Preservation League is now accepting applications for vendors for the 24th annual Mayodan Homecoming Festival scheduled for Saturday, September 11. The festival runs from 10:00am until 10:00pm in downtown Mayodan. Highlights include food, arts and crafts, displays, live entertain-ment, children’s rides and activities, Bingo, and more. Reserve your space now for you, your business, or your organization’s fundraiser. Fees are $20 per space, $40 if electricity hookup is needed. Deadline for vendor applications is August 31, 2010. For applications call 336-548-6776. For other information call 336-548-2241.

Madison’s Fresh Produce Farmers MarketJoin us each Saturday morning of the month in the lower Murphy Street parking lot in downtown Madison for the new Madison Farmers Market. This is a great oppor-tunity for farmers and individuals to bring their farm fresh products for sale and for the rest of us to purchase locally grown, healthy items. Rental cost is $5 per space. For additional information, please contact the chamber offices at (336) 548-6248 or by email at info@mywrcc.com.

WRCC Newcomers Guide & DirectoryThe 2010 Newcomers Guide & Chamber Di-rectories are here. If you have not received yours yet, please stop by the chamber office.

President/VP Education DevelopmentDebbie Claybrook (2008-2010)

Stoneville Elementary School, 336-573-4000

President ElectSandy Smith (2009-2011)

SANS Technical Fibers, LLC, 336-573-980

Past PresidentCarol Mills (2007-2009)

Always & Forever Florist, 336-427-6086

VP Community & Communications DevelopmentFlavel Collins (2007-2010)

Hospice of Rockingham County, 336-427-9022

VP Economic DevelopmentChief Perry Webster (2007-2010)

Madison Police Department

VP Membership DevelopmentPam Boerema (2007-2010)

State Employee’s Credit Union, 336-548-7410

VP Organizational DevelopmentRon Wise (2008-2010)

Bridgestone Aircraft Tire USA, 336-548-8110

Scott Stanley (2008-2010)Autumn Creek Vineyards, 336-548-9463

Chris Meeks (2008-2010)Duke Energy, 336-427-1360

Danny F. Smith, Sr. (2008-2010)Flynn Furniture and Carpet, 336-548-2305

Terry Hames (2009-2011)Ray Funeral Home, 336-548-9606

Oralia Johnson (2009-2011)Remington Arms Company, Inc., 336-548-8508

Hall Roberts (2009-2011)NewBridge Bank, 336-548-1161

Roseann Staaf (2009-2011)Allen Tate Realtors, 336-485-1135

Kevin Berger (2009-2011)Berger Law Firm, 336-427-0003

Bud Cardwell (2009-2011)

Robyn Neal (2010-2012)Deep Springs Country Club, 336-427-4654

Art Gwaltney, (2910-2012)336-427-9041

Amy Martin, (2010-2012)Debbie’s Restaurant & Catering, 336-573-3546

Gary CornsExecutive Director, 336-548-6248

Becky ScottonSecretary/Treasurer, 336-548-6055

Debra DeLanceyNewsletter Editor, 336-427-4882 Fax: 336-427-4766

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UPCOMING EVENTSCoffee Reminder:Be sure to join us for our next WRCC Cof-fee event on Thursday, July 15th at 8AM. Sponsored and hosted by Flynn Furniture located in historic downtown Madison. For additional information, call the chamber of-fice at (336) 548-6248.

Let us know how we can help your busi-ness grow!

Warmest regards,Gary Corns, Executive DirectorWestern Rockingham Chamber of Commerce - WRCC

July — Western Rockingham CivitansAugust — Dream InteriorsSeptember — Wright PrintingOctober — United WayNovember — Hospice of RCDecember — WRCC

July 7 — Hospice of RCAugust 4 — Hospice & Palliative CareSeptember 1 — APSRCOctober 6 — United WayNovember 3 — News & RecordDecember 1 — Mayodan Moravian Church

July 15 — Flynn FurnitureAugust 19 — North PointeSeptember 16 — Hunter House Bed & Breakfast & Animal Protection Society of Rockingham CountyOctober 21 — United WayNovember 18 — Dan River Coffee HouseDecember 16 — Ray Funeral Home

July 22, 2010August 26, 2010September 23, 2010October 28, 2010November 18, 2010December 16, 2010

Board of Director meetings are held at First Citizens Bank Conference Room, 109 N. Franklin Street, Madison, at 8:30 a.m. unless otherwise noted.

July thru August — Friends of the Li-brary Used Bookstore Summer Bag Sale, 103 2nd Ave, Mayodan. Select book are $1.00/Bag. Choices include fiction and non-fiction. Hours are Fridays 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Saturdays 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

July 6 — Stoneville Town Council Meeting, 7:00 p.m.; www.town.stoneville.nc.us.

July 8 — Madison Town Aldermen Meeting, 7:00 p.m.; www.townofmadison.org.

July 8 — Coffee Q&A with Congress-woman Virginia Foxx, 8:00 – 9:30 a.m. at Bridgestone Aircraft Tire Con-ference Room, 802 S. Ayersville Road, Mayodan.

July 11 — “Shaggin’ in the Vines” beach party to benefit Hospice of Rocking-ham County, held at Autumn Creek Vineyards, 364 Means Creek Road, Mayodan; 2:00 – 6:00 p.m. Enter-tainment includes the Part-time Party

Time Band and The Impacts. Picnic baskets are welcome, and food and beverages will be available for pur-chase. No outside coolers, beverages or glass containers allowed. For more info contact Hospice at 336-427-9022 (www.hospiceofrockinghamcounty.com) or Autumn Creek at 336-548-WINE (www.autumncreekvineyards.com). Tickets are $25.00. Gates open at 12:30 p.m. (Rain or shine)

July 12 — Rockingham County Board of Commissioners Meeting, 6:30 p.m., Governmental Center, Commission-ers’ Chambers 2nd Floor, 371 NC Hwy 65, Wentworth; www.co.rockingham.nc.us/ccindex.htm.

July 12 — Mayodan Town Council Meet-ing, council chambers, 7:00 p.m.; www.townofmayodan.com.

July 12 — Rockingham County Board of Education Meeting, 6:00 p.m., RCS Central Office, 511 Harrington High-way, Eden; www.rock.k12.nc.us.

July 12 — Mayodan Planning & Zoning Board Meeting, council chambers, 7:00 p.m.; www.townofmayodan.com.

July 24 — FREE Car Seat Check, spon-sored by Safe Kids, Rockingham County; 9:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., Tri-City Chevrolet, Buick, Pontiac, GMC, 908 S. Van Buren Rd., Eden. Rockingham County has two permanent Child Seat Check Stations available year round at Reidsville Fire Department, Scales Street (349-1024) and Eden Fire De-partment, Henry Street (623-1022).

July 26 — Rockingham County Board of Education Work Session Meeting, 6:00 p.m., RCS Central Office, 511 Harrington Highway, Eden; www.rock.k12.nc.us.

July 31 — Mayodan United Methodist Church’s Community Meal, 12:00 noon, FREE! Menu is potluck. Call 336-548-9508 for more information.

July 31 — Madison Rockingham Rescue Squad Fun in the Sun Car and Truck Show, at McMichael High School, Hwy 135 & 220 Bypass, registration 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon. For more informa-tion contact Harry Hutcherson 336-591-5041 or Madison Rockingham Rescue Squad at 336-427-8543. (Rain date 8/7/10)

July 31 – August 1 — 2010 Carolina ‘Shine Fest, downtown Madison.

August 3 — Stoneville Town Council Meeting, 7:00 p.m.; www.town.stoneville.nc.us.

August 7 — Dan River Boat Race, Lind-sey Bridge Access Site, check-in 8:30 – 10:30 a.m., race begins at 11:00 a.m. and ends at the 704 Bridge Access Site. Register at the Madison-Mayodan Rec-reation Dept or on-line at www.danriv-erboatrace.org. Registration deadline is July 30, 2010. For more information call 336-548-2789.

August 9 — Rockingham County Board of Education Meeting, 6:00 p.m., RCS Central Office, 511 Harrington High-way, Eden; www.rock.k12.nc.us.

August 9 — Rockingham County Board

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Board of Director Meetings

Window Displays

Radio Programs

Coffees

Area Events

Courses available at Rockingham Community College – for more infor-mation call 342-4261, ext 2140 or check out the website at www.rockinghamcc.edu.

House Calls — Call in Radio Show, 11:30 a.m. every Wednesday, 1490 WLOE AM • 1420 WMYN AM, originating from Morehead Hospital it is hosted by Kerry Faunce, Morehead Hospital Marketing Director and Torrey Goard, Community Health Educator. Rebroad-cast at 6:00 p.m.

Let’s Talk — Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, live at 11:30 a.m. and rebroad-cast at 6:00 p.m., 1490 WLOE AM • 1420 WMYN AM. Listener calls, Trading Post/Swap Shop, community conversation, information features, lo-cal and national guests. www.wloew-myn.com

9:00 Information Hour, 1490 WLOE AM • 1420 WMYN AM, weekday mornings, Annette and Mike Moore, local news, obituaries, Birthday Club, Wedding/An-niversary Time, Community Calendar and other information features. www.wloewmyn.com

Rockingham County Theatre Guild — For current production information, auditions, etc. see the website at www.tgrc-nc.com.

Talking Murals — A 30-minute presentation of three large paintings, brilliantly colorful, professionally narrated, and enhanced by a computerized lighting and sound system; at Mount Tabor United Methodist Church, Hwy 220 South, Madison, free admission, open Mon-Sat 10-5, Sunday 1-5, closed on holidays.

Nominations are now being accepted from Rockingham County for the 2010 North Carolina Awards for Outstanding Volunteer Service.

This year marks the 32nd anniver-sary of this program that showcases North Carolina’s most dedicated volunteers. Each county selects five individuals, businesses, and/or groups to be recognized for their out-standing contributions to their communities. One of the five recipients will be nominated to receive the NC Outstanding Volunteer Medallion. A local committee evaluates the nominations.

Nomination forms are available in Rockingham County at the Cooperative Extension Office, 525 NC Hwy 65, Suite 200, Reidsville NC 27320 (336-342-8230) or via e-mail brenda_sutton@ncsu.edu. Please return the completed forms no later than Monday, August 16, 2010. Take advantage of this opportunity to honor citi-zens who have shown concern and compas-sion for their Rockingham County neighbors by making a significant contribution to their community through volunteer service. * Shop Local for Products and Services *

PLATINUM

CenturyLink320 First Avenue NW, Hickory, NC 28601Patricia Elmore888-999-7756www.centurylink.com

GOLD

Edward Jones111 West Academy Street/P.O. Box 892Madison, NC 27025Cathy Smith, Financial Advisor336-427-3671www.edwardjones.com

News & Record203 E. Harris PlaceEden, NC 27288Karl Miller336-627-1781

Ray Funeral Home119 N. Market Street, Madison, NC 27025Terry Hames336-548-9606

Rockingham Office Machines & Supply414 W. Kings Highway, Eden, NC 27288Burton Matherly336-623-2965

WMYN/WLOE RadioP.O. Box 279Mayodan, NC 27027Mike & Annette Moore336-427-9696

Wright Printing Service1510 W. Academy Street/P.O. Box 483Madison, NC 27025Daniel & Carol Wright336-427-4768

SILVER

Best Western Hotel, Greensboro Airport7800 National Service Rd, Greensboro, NC 27409336-454-0333

Boone-Reynolds Funeral Service7671 NC 770/P.O. Box 184Eden, NC 27288336-623-3141

Bridgestone Aircraft Tire (USA), Inc.802 S. Ayersville Rd., Mayodan, NC 27027Ron Wise336-548-8110

BRONZE

Barry Z. Dodson, CPA201 South Market Street, Madison, NC 27025Barry Dodson336-548-2625

Garland RakestrawP.O. Box 13, Stoneville, NC 27048336-573-9269

Thank you for your participation in this program!

Contact the Chamber Office for information on how you can become a Member of Distinction.

Members of Distinctonof Commissioners Meeting, 6:30 p.m., Governmental Center, Commission-ers’ Chambers 2nd Floor, 371 NC Hwy 65, Wentworth; www.co.rockingham.nc.us/ccindex.htm.

August 9 — Mayodan Town Council Meeting, council chambers, 7:00 p.m.; www.townofmayodan.com.

August 12 — Madison Town Aldermen Meeting, 7:00 p.m.; www.townofmadi-son.org.

August 14 — Praise Party at Mayodan United Methodist Church, 9:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Call 336-548-9508 for more information.

August 16 — Mayodan Planning & Zon-ing Board Meeting, council chambers, 7:00 p.m.; www.townofmayodan.com.

August 23 — Rockingham County Board of Education Work Session Meeting, 6:00 p.m., RCS Central Office, 511 Harrington Highway, Eden; www.rock.k12.nc.us.

August 23 — Rockingham County Board of Commissioners Meeting, 3:30 p.m., Governmental Center, Commission-ers’ Chambers 2nd Floor, 371 NC Hwy 65, Wentworth; www.co.rockingham.nc.us/ccindex.htm.

September 7 — Stoneville Town Council Meeting, 7:00 p.m.; www.town.ston-eville.nc.us.

September 9 — Madison Town Aldermen Meeting, 7:00 p.m.; www.townofmadi-son.org.

September 11 — 24th Annual Mayodan Homecoming Festival, 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., downtown Mayodan. Highlights include food, arts and crafts, displays, live entertainment, children’s rides and activities, Bingo, and more. Deadline for vendor applications is Au-gust 31, 2010. For applications call 336-548-6776. For other information call 336-548-2241. Also become a friend of the Mayodan Homecoming Festival Facebook page for more details.

September 13 — Rockingham County Board of Commissioners Meeting, 6:30 p.m., Governmental Center, Commissioners’ Chambers 2nd Floor, 371 NC Hwy 65, Wentworth; www.co.rockingham.nc.us/ccindex.htm.

September 13 — Mayodan Town Council Meeting, council chambers, 7:00 p.m.; www.townofmayodan.com.

September 27 — Rockingham County Board of Commissioners Meeting, 3:30 p.m., Governmental Center, Commissioners’ Chambers 2nd Floor, 371 NC Hwy 65, Wentworth; www.co.rockingham.nc.us/ccindex.htm.

American Red Cross Blood Drive — For schedule or more information see the website at www.redcrossnet.org; 336-349-3434.

Community Accents — weekdays live on 1490 WLOE AM • 1420 WMYN AM at 8:30 a.m. and rebroadcast at 6:30 p.m. Public Affairs Program on the air since 1985. Sponsored by Home Savings Bank. www.wloewmyn.com

Community and Workforce Education

North Carolina Award forOutstanding Volunteer Service

The Rockingham County Tourism Development Authority (TDA) approved a total of $34,715 in marketing grants to various organizations throughout the county for marketing events in 2010 and 2011. The group also elected new officers for the upcoming year.

The grants are part of the TDA’s annual Marketing and Promotional Grants Program. The Board budgeted $40,000 this year for grants and received 18 requests totaling more than $78,000.

The Board voted to fund a portion of all 18 applications submitted rather than having to decline any applicant. A 10% increase in the amount funded was given to previous grant recipients, while $1,000 grants were awarded to each of five new applicants this year.

“We felt all the events were worth sup-porting and didn’t want to close the door on anybody,” said Quint Haley, chair of the TDA Board. “Funding the grants this way allows us to stay within budget and also have a little money left in reserve for any projects that might come along later in the year.”

“Every grant request we received was wonderful,” added Robin Yount, vice presi-dent of Tourism. “We are pleased to give the repeat recipients an increase and are excited to help the new ones as they work to establish some new events and market

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The only stipulation that comes with the grants is that the money must be used to market local events outside the county in order to attract out-of-town visitors.

The 2010-2011 Marketing and Promo-tional Grants are awarded to:

•Chinqua Penn Events, LLC (as re-quested by Reidsville Chamber of Com-merce)

•Dan River Basin Association•Dan River Boat Race•Eden Historical Museum•Eden YMCA for swim meets and ten-

nis tournaments•Lake Reidsville•Morehead High School Wrestling

Boosters for three tournaments•NCMAT for Super 32 Wrestling Chal-

lenge Qualifier•Olde Leaksville Shopping District for

Riverfest•Piedmont Folk Legacies for Charlie

Poole Music Festival•Piedmont Pottery Festival•Reidsville Downtown Corporation for

Tour of Reidsville Bike Race and Downtown Fall Festival

•Southern Culture Society for Carolina ‘ShineFest

•The Penn House

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Madison’s FirstFriday Cruise-InAugust 6, 2010

• Cruise-In 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM• Extended Store Hours for shopping, dining,

ice cream, candies, etc.• Beach Music and Dancing right in downtown

Madison• Fun-time for the Entire Family!

Rockingham County TDAAnnounces Grant Recipients

NEWSLETTERINSERTS

For the Western Flyer are limited to 7 and are on a

first come, first served basis (Additional inserts will be held

for the next available issue).

Please drop off your inserts to the chamber office by:

July 26, 2010 (Quantity 340)

Flyers included in the mailed edition . . .

HOSPICE OF ROCKINGHAM COUNTYJuly 11, 2010, 2nd Annual SHAGGIN IN THE VINES Beach Party BeneFit,

336-427-9022 or 336-548-WINE,www.hospiceofrockinghamcounty.com or www.autumncreekvineyards.com

FREE CAR SEAT CHECKSponsored by Safe Kids Rockingham County, July 24, 2010, 9:00 am-1:30 pm,

Tri-City Chevrolet, Buick, Pontiac, GMC, 908 S. Van Buren Rd, Eden

MADISON ROCKINGHAM RESCUE SQUADFun in The Sun Car and Truck Show, July 31, 2010, McMichael High School,

336-591-5041 or 336-427-8543

MADISON-MAYODAN RECREATION DEPT.Dan River Boat Race, August 7, 2010, Lindsey Bridge Access Site,

www.danriverboatrace.org, 336-548-2789

FLYNN FURNITURE AND MATTRESS GALLERYMattress Blowout Sale, 130 W. Murphy St, Madison, 336-548-2305,

www.Flynnmattressgallery.com