Cherokee County, Georgia“Where Metro Meets the Mountains”

Chamber of Commerce E-NewsVolume 13 Issue 1February/March 2013

OFFICERSChairman .................................................................................Randy Gravley

WLJA 101.1 FM/Enjoy! Cherokee Magazine

Chair-Elect ..................................................................................... Lewis ClineBank of North Georgia

Vice-ChairCommunity Relations ......................................................... Jeff Rusbridge

Dyer & Rusbridge, P.C.Vice-ChairEconomic & Small Business Dev. .........................................Jason Nelms

Everlast Synthetic ProductsVice-ChairChamber Services ............................................................... Rick Whiteside

Corblu Ecology Group, LLC

Past Chair ................................................................................ Thomas HeardCherokee County Water & Sewerage Authority

STAFF

DIRECTORS

Pamela W. Carnes, GCCE ............................................ President & CEOVicky Tucker ........................................... Vice-President of OperationsKelly Berryhill................. Business & Consumer Services SpecialistAmy Blanton..................................Education & Workforce SpecialistGini Mizelle ..................................................................... Events ManagerNichole Parks ...................................................... Membership ManagerPaula Willliams .......................................... Communications Manager

Kyle Bennett ................................Woodstock Office of Economic Dev.Mandy Chapman ...................................................Roytec Industries, Inc.Dee Dee Doeckel ........................... Chattahoochee Technical CollegeRod Drake .......................................................... Georgia Power CompanySusan Filiberto ...................................................................MUST MinistriesChuck Flagg ......................................................................... Cruise HolidaysDoug Foley .................................................................. Center Cut CateringShelia Garrison .............................................................................. IndividualSteve Garrison, Jr. .....................................................Canton Tire & WheelBilly Hayes ...............................................Northside Hospital - CherokeeRick Ingram ...............................................Community & Southern BankRick Kononen ................................................................................. IndividualJoan McFather ................................................................ Retired EducatiorGeorge Olney ................................................Kennesaw State UniversityJamie H. Pritchett, CPA .............................. North GA CPA Services, PCJulianne Rivera ........................................................Keller Williams RealtyJo Ellen Wilson .......................................................... Reinhardt University

The Chamber’s 2013 Quality of Life Magazine, Our Cherokee, was un-veiled during the organization’s 42nd Annual Meeting. Our Cherokee is utilized for marketing the community to potential new businesses and residents; however the information is also valuable for existing compa-nies and people who already call Cherokee County home! A copy of Our Cherokee has been mailed to all Chamber members.

It’s no secret that Our Cherokee is what the cover says as Cherokee Coun-ty is growing, progressive, prosperous, friendly, metro, dynamic, beauti-ful and the list goes on and on. Will you help us spread the word about what Our Cherokee has to offer? Additional copies are available by con-tacting the Chamber at 770-345-0400 or Info@CherokeeChamber.com.

Now sit back, relax and read about Our Cherokee. You might just learn something new!

Pictured (l to r): Phil Eberly, W.K. Dickson & Co., Inc.; Mike Owen, Lusk Construction, Inc.; John West, Express Impressions; Ben Looper, Southeast Restoration Group; David Simmons, Chattahoochee Technical College. Not pictured: Renee Cavan, SunTrust Banks; Earl Darby, Darby Funeral Home.

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Board Members

Kyle BennettWoodstock Office of Economic Dev.

Mandy ChampmanRoytec Industries, Inc.

Dee Dee DoeckelChattahoochee Technical College

Doug FoleyCenter Cut Catering

George OlneyKennesaw State University

Jamie PritchettNorth GA CPA Services, PC

Julianne RiveraKeller Williams Realty

New to the Board of Directors

Entrepreneur of the YearCarolyn Hall, Scentsy/Wickfree Candles, Inc.

Chamber’s Annual Meeting Highlights

Chairman’s Council Volunteer of the YearHugh Beavers, Community Bank & Trust

Outgoing 2012 Executive CommitteePictured above (l to r): 2012 Chair Tom Heard, Cherokee Water & Sewerage Authority; Past Chair, Ben Looper, Southeast Res-toration Group; 2013 Chairman Randy Gravley, WLJA 101.1 FM/Enjoy! Cherokee Magazine; Vice-Chair Economic & Small Business Development, Rick Ingram, Community and Southern Bank; Vice-Chair Community Relations, Lewis Cline, Bank of North Georgia and Vice-Chair Chamber Services, David Sim-mons, Chattahoochee Technical College.

Incoming 2013 Executive CommitteePictured above (l to r): Past-Chair Chairman Tom Heard, Cherokee Water & Sewerage Authority; 2013 Chairman Randy Gravley, WLJA 101.1 FM/Enjoy! Cherokee Magazine; Vice-Chair Community Relations, Jeff Rusbridge, Dyer & Rusbridge, P.C.; Vice-Chair Chamber Services, Rick Whiteside, Corblu Ecology Group, LLC; Chair-Elect Lewis Cline, Bank of North Georgia; Vice-Chair Economic & Small Business Development, Jason Nelms, Everlast Synthetic Products.

2013 Chairman Randy Gravley accepting the gavel from outgoing Chairman Tom Heard.

Annual Meeting Keynote Speaker Larry Stevens.

November 20, 2012 - January 28, 2013

Ridgewalk InterchangeExit 9 off I-575

Atlas Orthopaedics970 Woodstock Parkway, Suite 310, Woodstock

Physicians / Orthopaedic Surgeons

Technical Resource Solutions185 West Main St, Suite A, Canton

Computer Consulting & Service

Anna Crawford Children’s CenterHoliday Lights of HopeHobgood Park, Woodstock

NonProfit Organization

November 20, 2012 - January 28, 2013

Papa P’s2295 Towne Lake Pkwy, Suite 160, Woodstock

Restaurant

Chevron at Hobgood Louisiana’s Best Fish-n-Chicken

5195 Towne Lake Pkwy, WoodstockConvenience Store, Restaurant

MUST Ministries 111 Brown Industrial Parkway, Canton

Nonprofit Organization

University of GeorgiaCooperative Extension

100 North St, Suite G21, CantonNonprofit Organization

Congratulations to the following mem-bers who joined the Chamber from November 27, 2012-January 29, 2013. Please take the time to welcome and patronize them.

Elaine Bell1660 Harmony Dr

Canton, GA 30115-2219770-479-2724

Individual - Retired

Bend Your Knees, Inc.Bob Dixon

124 Timberland DriveCanton, GA 30114-5775

404-271-1360 Nonprofit Organization

Car-MartChance Armstrong7336 Highway 92

Woodstock, GA 30189-3480678-331-5444

Automobile DealershipPre-Owned

Cherokee Rhythm & SmoothJohn Vasicak

147 Reinhardt College Pkwy, Suite 14Canton, GA 30114-5295

678-918-2314 Dance Studio - Ballroom

Cherokee Soccer AssociationKim Bishop

157 Railroad StCanton, GA 30114-3054

770-704-0187 Nonprofit Organization

Cherokee Theatre CompanyEd Palombo

P.O. Box 5885Canton, GA 30114-0220

770-591-0282 Nonprofit Organization

Crossroads Food MartChandrakant Bavariya

180 Butterworth RdCanton, GA 30114-8358

770-720-0688 Convenience Store

Empire Petroleum PartnersCraig Kramer

119 Mirramont Lake DrWoodstock, GA 30189-8215

770-512-5776 Petroleum Distributor

Employee Insights, LLCBob O’HaraP.O. Box 403

Holly Springs, GA 30142-0007678-716-6124

Recruitment & Employee Assessments

Enterprise Rent a CarAngie Wiggins

1494 Riverstone PkwyCanton, GA 30114-5605

770-479-7754 Automobile Rental

Express Employment ProfessionalsBlaud Odell

155 Towne Lake Pkwy, Suite 200Woodstock, GA 30188-4850

770-928-8786 Staffing Services

Hembree EnterprisesBuddy Gene Hembree

P.O. Box 808Ball Ground, GA 30107-0808

770-737-2184 Wrecker Service

Inspirational Artistic Impressions, LLCDr. Mary Ursits

393 Stockwood DrWoodstock, GA 30188-3847

770-926-9451 Arts

InstaLoan / Titlebuck$Jeffrey McManus

652 Riverstone Pkwy, Suite 106Canton, GA 30114-5647

678-880-0138 Loans & Title Pawn

Iron Gait Percherons, Inc.Candace Lee

114 Hancock Mountain TrailWaleska, GA 30183-2224

770-796-2598 Nonprofit Organization

Jump Kitchen & Sports SaloonMichelle Young

1085 Buckhead Crossing, Suite 140Woodstock, GA 30189-4261

678-388-7717 Restaurant

Keller Williams Realty PartnersStephanie Nielsen

2205 Riverstone Blvd, Suite 107Canton, GA 30114-5250

678-493-2100 Real Estate Agents & Brokers

Keller Williams Realty PartnersTommy Clay

220 Heritage Walk, Suite 101Woodstock, GA 30188-6458

770-315-3313 Real Estate Agents & Brokers

Kim Bates Photographic ArtKim Bates

5087 Cumming HwyCanton, GA 30115-2240

770-617-7595 Photography

Latini’s Italian Market & DeliSteve Latini

402 Argonne Terrace, Suite 200Holly Springs, GA 30115-1880

770-345-0552 Restaurant

Liberty Hill ChurchJamey Prickett

141 Railroad St, Suite 106Canton, GA 30114-3076

678-493-8920 Church

McNair Law Firm, P.A.Rita McKinney

P.O. Box 447Greenville, SC 29602-0447

864-271-4940 Attorneys

Trey OlsonP.O. Box 769

Canton, GA 30169-0769770-704-4384

Individual

Starbucks Coffee CompanyCrystal Jones

2030 Cumming Hwy, Suite 100Canton, GA 30114

678-493-9605 Restaurant

Superior Court Chief Judge Jackson Harris

90 North St, Suite 260Canton, GA 30114-2789

678-493-6260 Government - Judicial

The Wheeler HouseLee Lusk

510 Gilmer Ferry RdBall Ground, GA 30107-3202

770-402-1686 Event & Wedding Venue

Total Graphics, Inc.Anne Schmitthenner

1050 Shiloh Rd NW, Suite 301Kennesaw, GA 30144-7197

770-424-4140 Promotional Products

& Printing Services

Wiley Creek Duck PreserveLarry Lewallen

205 Sawyer Farm RdWaleska, GA 30183-5007

770-712-5910 Hunting Preserve

Winchester Woodfire GrillAndrea Henry

110 Mountain Vista BlvdCanton, GA 30114-4269

770-345-4745 Restaurant

Congratulations to the following mem-bers who joined the Chamber from November 27, 2012-January 29, 2013. Please take the time to welcome and patronize them.

Membership Renewals.....member since member since

1 Man Geek, LLC ............................................................................................. 2/12/2010A Love of Travel ................................................................................................. 1/2/2002AAMCO Transmissions & Total Car Care ....................................................... 8/31/2006Absolutely Clean! ............................................................................................. 9/29/2006Ackerman Security Systems ............................................................................... 1/5/2004Alfa Insurance - Josh Bagby Agency ................................................................ 2/10/2010American Cancer Society ................................................................................. 1/25/2012American Kidney Services ............................................................................. 12/30/2010Arranged To Eat ................................................................................................ 12/1/2010AWS Alternative Waste Solutions .....................................................................9/26/2011Azure Salon and Spa ......................................................................................... 1/17/2008Jay Baker ............................................................................................................. 1/2/2008Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Metro Brokers - Karen Lance .............. 1/5/2004Bobo Plumbing ................................................................................................11/16/1989Boiler Solutions, Inc. ...................................................................................... 10/14/2009Brian Pinson State Farm Insurance ....................................................................11/5/1999BridgeMill Athletic Club ................................................................................ 10/14/1998C.W. Matthews Contracting Company ............................................................11/24/2003Canterbury Ridge Apartments ........................................................................... 1/19/1999Canton Jewelry .................................................................................................11/19/2004Capital Inventory, Inc. ..................................................................................... 12/23/2010Chamberhouse ..................................................................................................... 9/1/1986Chattahoochee Technical College ..................................................................... 1/25/1988Cherokee Bank .................................................................................................11/20/1998Cherokee County Animal Shelter ..................................................................... 1/23/2007Cherokee County Commission Chairman ........................................................ 1/19/1990Cherokee County Commissioner - District 1 .................................................... 2/15/1991Cherokee County Commissioner - District 2 .................................................... 2/15/1991Cherokee County Commissioner - District 3 .................................................... 1/13/1993Cherokee County Commissioner - District 4 .................................................... 2/15/1991Cherokee County Health Department ................................................................1/26/2011Cherokee County Manager ............................................................................... 2/15/1991Cherokee County Probate Court ....................................................................... 1/10/1995Cherokee County Sheriff .................................................................................... 4/1/1991Cherokee County Tax Commissioner ............................................................... 7/16/1981Cherokee County Volunteer Aging Council ...................................................... 1/27/2004Cherokee Eye Group ....................................................................................... 10/26/1993Cherokee Floor Covering ................................................................................ 12/16/1992Cherokee Tire Service ......................................................................................11/17/1988Chick-fil-A Dwarf House .................................................................................10/11/1993City of Nelson ..................................................................................................... 2/9/1998Chris Collett ...................................................................................................... 12/3/2003Commercial Bank & Business Equipment ....................................................... 12/3/2010Community Bank & Trust ................................................................................. 1/27/1989Creative Awards & Promotions ........................................................................11/14/2001Creekview High School Band Boosters ...........................................................11/13/2008Dameron Family Dentistry ............................................................................... 1/30/2002Betsy Decker ................................................................................................... 12/29/2000Discovery Point Child Development Center ................................................... 12/28/2004DV Pediatrics, LLC......................................................................................... 12/17/2001ECS Insurance Group ......................................................................................... 1/8/2007EDM Technologies ..........................................................................................11/17/1988Edward Jones - Kelly Geiken, Financial Advisor ..............................................2/11/2005Lynn Epps ........................................................................................................... 1/2/2006ERA Sunrise Realty - Cristal Stancil .............................................................. 10/25/1985Etowah Drywall, Inc. .........................................................................................1/11/2007FactoryMation, LLC ......................................................................................... 12/2/2010Finley Pinson & Associates ............................................................................ 10/25/2004

November 27, 2012-January 29, 2013

G. Cecil Pruett Community Center Family YMCA ............................................2/17/2006Gas South, LLC ................................................................................................12/20/2006Georgia Northeastern Railroad Co. .....................................................................1/23/1991U.S. Congressman Phil Gingrey .........................................................................1/27/2012Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta, Inc. ..................................................................12/20/1988Hawks Ridge Golf Club ......................................................................................1/28/1999Health & Life Strategies .....................................................................................12/4/2008Hi Caliber ..........................................................................................................11/19/2009Dr. Nicole Holmes ..............................................................................................1/23/2007Howard’s Auto Body, Inc. ...................................................................................1/13/2012Icebreakers Unlimited, LLC .................................................................................7/2/2010International Family Foundation, Inc. ................................................................1/13/2012Chris O. Jernigan, D.M.D. ................................................................................10/29/1999Lawrence Kiel .....................................................................................................12/2/2010Landrum & Friduss, LLC .....................................................................................1/4/2008LGE Community Credit Union ...........................................................................2/13/2009Margaret Logan .................................................................................................11/17/1988Magnolia Tech, LLC ...........................................................................................1/12/2011Martin Surveying Company ................................................................................12/8/2003Geoffrey E. Morton, .........................................................................................11/13/2004New England Financial .......................................................................................1/19/2011Next Step Ministries, Inc. ...................................................................................2/11/2009Northwest Exterminating Company, Inc. ..............................................................2/2/2005O’Brien Express Delivery .................................................................................11/20/2002Oxi Fresh Carpet Cleaning of Metro Atlanta ......................................................2/11/2009Pied Piper Pest Control, LLC..............................................................................1/28/2004Piolax Corporation ............................................................................................12/15/1988PODS - Portable On Demand Storage ..............................................................11/29/2001Premier Surplus ...................................................................................................1/19/2011Prudential Georgia Realty - Camille Gard, Realtor ..........................................10/26/2000R.L. Glosson Contracting, Inc. .........................................................................11/26/1991Reeves Floral Products, Inc. .............................................................................11/17/1988Ribley Family Chiropractic ...................................................................................9/8/2011Riverstone Homes ...............................................................................................12/8/2011Sawnee Electric Membership Corporation .......................................................11/17/1988Sellers & Warren, P.C........................................................................................11/16/1989ServiceMaster By Bailey ..................................................................................11/21/2002Smiling Iguana ..................................................................................................10/18/2011South Canton Funeral Home .................................................................................2/8/2011Southeast Restoration Group ............................................................................12/20/2000State Farm Insurance Morgan Harvill Agency .................................................11/21/1990Harold Swindell ....................................................................................................1/3/2005TelPlus Communications, Inc. ..............................................................................1/7/2000The Academy of Dance Arts .................................................................................5/1/1983The Crown Business Group, LLC ......................................................................2/10/2009The Landon Group, Inc. ....................................................................................12/17/2002The Pampered Chef ...........................................................................................10/16/2009The Premier Group Keller Williams ...................................................................1/25/2012True Natural Gas ...............................................................................................12/30/2010Veal & Associates Home Inspections, LLC ..........................................................2/3/2006Verizon Wireless, Woodstock..............................................................................8/31/2011Walden Crossing Apartment Homes ...................................................................1/16/2002Waste Management .............................................................................................1/14/1994WellStar Cardiovascular Medicine ...................................................................11/27/2007What A Girl Wants ................................................................................................2/1/2011William Whitaker, Attorney at Law ......................................................................2/9/1994Jack E.Whitmire ................................................................................................12/26/1985

2013 Chamber Networking OpportunitiesMake personal and professional connections by attending networking programs designed to maximize business exposure in a variety of formats. Mark your calendar and plan to attend the following 2013 monthly events.

Network in a “leads-type” environment with 12 non-competitive Chamber members! Reservations are taken on a �rst call basis and are limited to one attendee per categorical listing.

Details: $12; Registration & Prepayment Required Location: Chamber Board Room Time: Noon

January 10February 26

March 28 April 25 May 21 June 25

The Chamber’s monthly ‘Good Morning Cherokee’ breakfast meetings o�er members and potential members the opportunity to conduct business and network with more than 200 fellow business leaders.

Details: Advance Registration: $15, No Reservation: $20, Future-Members: $25RSVP by 5pm the Tuesday priorStanding Reservations: $120 for all 10 meetings; No monthly RSVP requiredLocation: Northside Hospital-Cherokee Conference Center located in the Cherokee County Administration Building Time: 7:00 am

February 7March 7April 4

January 24 ................................................................................. Annual Meeting

April 18 ...............Administrative Professionals Appreciation Luncheon

April 30 - May 6 ....................................................Middle School Career Fairs

May 8 .........................................................................................Picnic in the Park

May 2June 6

August 1September 5

October 3November 7December 5

July 18 August 29

September 26 October 22

November 12 December 12

Monthly networking events held in Chamber member businesses.No program - simply networking.

Details: FREE; RSVP by 5pm the Friday priorLocation: Sponsor LocationTime: 4:30-6:00 pm

January 15February 12

March 12April 23May 14

August 27September 24

October 15November 19December 10

May 10 .................................................................................................. Resume Day

June 10 ..................................................... Chamber Classic Golf Tournament

August 13 ........................................................................................Business EXPO

October 9 .............................Chamber Knock-Down Bowling Tournament

November 15 .............................................................................. Jingle Bell $hop

P.O. Box 4998 ~ 3605 Marietta Highway ~ Canton GA 30114Phone: 770-345-0400 ~ Fax: 770-345-0030

Email: Info@CherokeeChamber.com ~ www.CherokeeChamber.com

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Sponsorship Opportunities: Maximize your marketing dollars by sponsoring Chamber events and publications that allow you to spread the word about your business to fellow Chamber members. The Chamber o�ers a sponsorship booklet for you to use in creating a package most suitable to your company’s needs and eliminates repeated solicitation of funds through-out the year. This document was created to help you review all of your opportunities at once. It contains a list of available sponsorships, prices and speci�c bene�ts. Email Gini@CherokeeChamber.com or call the Chamber o�ce at 770-345-0400 to receive a copy.

You can also view online! www.cherokeechamber.com/pdf/sponsorbook.pdf

Ribbon Cuttings & Groundbreakings: The Chamber organizes these ceremonies in order to promote new businesses, expanded/remodeled businesses, new business locations or new owners of existing businesses. Photos are featured in local media outlets, the Chamber's e-newsletter, VISIONS, and on CherokeeChamber.com

Membership Directory: Your listing in this publication is a vital part of your membership package. It is the tool for making business referrals. All Chamber member main contacts receive an annual updated edition. Directories are updated on a weekly basis in order to include members joining throughout the year.

Expanding Your Knowledge: Reinhardt University presents a series of BLASTT Workshops for various types and sizes of businesses, pertaining to business growth and development, are o�ered. Programs vary annually based upon suggestions by the Chamber membership. Past workshops have covered such topics as: How to Market your Business, Social Network-ing for Business, Making the Most of Networking Opportuni-ties, Interviewing Top Performers and Business Accounting. Workshops are held at the Chamber.

Promotional Opportunities: Chamber member businesses are encouraged to display brochures, business cards and promotional materials in the Chamber lobby. You may also include promotional materials in gift bags at certain Chamber events and promote your business through door prize dona-tions. If you want to notify the Chamber membership regarding who you are and what services you provide, mailing labels are available for a nominal fee. Additional membership bene�ts that allow Chamber members to promote their businesses include the weekly Chamber Shirt Friday and monthly Member-2-Member email.

New Business Contacts: Chamber members make personal and professional connections by attending networking programs designed to maximize business exposure in a variety of formats. Monthly networking events include: Business After Hours, 12@12 Networking Luncheons, and our Good Morning Cherokee Breakfast.

Community Involvement: When you volunteer for Chamber committees, you gain the opportunity to study community needs in-depth and develop creative solutions to the business community's concerns. Chamber committees o�er you a chance to help shape the future of Cherokee County!

Business Referral: Consumers look to the Chamber to recom-mend businesses. When they ask, we refer only our members.

Website: Every Chamber member receives, as part of their annual membership investment, a listing in the online mem-bership directory at CherokeeChamber.com. The complimen-tary listing appears alphabetically and includes main contact information, hyperlink to your website, email link from your listing, a clickable map, and the ability to promote special o�ers.

Platinum Website Listing Enhancements: The Chamber also o�ers the ability to add the following features to your website listing for an additional charge of $108 per year:

•POP TO THE TOP: This feature allows your company to "Pop to the Top" of keyword searches and appear as a sponsored listing.

•HIGHLIGHTED LISTING: This feature will show your listing highlighted in yellow in the alphabetical list.

•LOGO and/or PHOTO: You are able to include two graphics to be viewed with your listing.

•50-WORD DESCRIPTION: This description will appear in your listing and will also be used in keyword searches. If someone searches for one of the words used in the description your listing will be displayed.

Discounted Insurance: Chamber member businesses with 2-50 employees are eligible for discounted group health coverage. Dental, Life, Disability, Vision and Long Term Care coverage discounts are also available. Drugs Don't Work: This program can assist your business in their e�orts to establish a drug free workplace. Members meeting the �ve step criteria are eligible for a 7.5% Worker's Compensation reduction.

Communications: The ChamberLink, published weekly and distributed via email, keeps members posted on the Cham-ber's initiatives. VISIONS, the Chamber's e-newsletter, includes information regarding upcoming events and member involve-ment opportunities.

Members in the News...Donors Give Elm Street a Green Light for 2013

Pictured (l to r): Shawn McLeod, Elm Street Board President; Russell Smith, Walton Communities; Steve Ware, Austin Out-door; Ann Litrel, Elm Street Board Fundraising Director; Me-lissa Casteel, Mondo Land Planning+Design.

Two corporate donors stepped forward to complete the Elm Street Event Green for Woodstock’s Elm Street Cultural Arts Village, just in time for a happy new year for the grow-ing arts center in the downtown area.

Austin Outdoor, headquartered in central Florida, and Highland Waterworks, Inc, of Atlanta, were the two corpo-rate patrons who donated nearly $20,000 worth of materials and labor to complete the event green portion of the four acre site.

Brian Wester, Regional Vice President for Austin Outdoor, remarked, “Elm Street fit in perfectly with the type of proj-ects we like to assist in our corporate outreach program.” Jim Hester, President of Highland Waterworks, added that Highland was “happy to be involved in this community ef-fort.”

Background on the Project:According to Elm Street Board of Directors President Shawn McLeod, Walton Communities donated significant amounts of material and labor for overall site grading and infrastructure earlier in 2012. Melissa Casteel, RLA, prin-cipal landscape architect of Mondo Land Planning + De-sign, is donating services for the site on an ongoing basis.

Ann Litrel, Director of Fundraising for the Board of Di-rectors for Elm Street, said that the event green will have multiple uses for the community, serving to host outdoor festivals and markets, offering a recreational space along the Greenprints Trail system, and providing a venue for outdoor performances and classes for the Elm Street The-ater and local businesses.

Ackerman Security SystemsAwarded Best of 2012 on KudzuVoted by Kudzu users as a top company in Atlanta Security Services

Ackerman Security Systems was named a Best of 2012 winner in Atlanta Security Services on Kudzu, the leading source of local business information and consumer reviews. Over 5 million businesses competed across 30 categories, and winners were awarded based on the highest number of votes received on Kudzu.com.

Ackerman’s local U.L. and CSAA 5 Diamond Certified monitoring center (the only center in Atlanta with both cer-tifications) combined with the latest technology and award winning customer service have made it Atlanta’s first choice for security for over 40 years.

“Winning this award from Kudzu only strengthens our commitment to our customers. Security is all we do and it is nice to be recognized for doing it better than anyone else,” said Jim Calla-han, President.

“Consumers value companies who appreciate their busi-ness and provide superior service. We wanted to create an open forum where the best companies could be recognized by Kudzu users,” said Fran Wills, General Manager of Kudzu.

Positively influence the lives of children right here in your community! Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) connects qualified, compassionate adults to advocate for children in the foster care system, one child at a time. You will be trained and equipped to advocate for a child’s right to be safe, to be treated with dignity and to learn and grow in the security of a loving family. Connect with CASA by calling 770-345-3274, emailing us at info@casacherokee.org or visit us on the web at www.casacherokee.org.

CASA Volunteers Needed

About every 34 seconds, someone in the U.S. has a heart attack. For Cherokee County and surrounding communities, Northside Hospital-Cherokee is com-mitted to increasing the access to high quality care for these patients. The hospital recently sponsored the purchase of five new 12-lead cardiac monitors for Cherokee County Fire and Emergency Services.

“Local emergency medical services (EMS) are often the first line of defense in diagnosing and treating a heart attack; a strong partnership with local EMS is critical to achieving better patient outcomes,” said Bil-ly Hayes, CEO, Northside Hospital-Cherokee. “This sponsorship made perfect sense for us.”

The Physio-Control, Inc. LIFEPAK® 12 Defibrillator/Monitors, which are now on board all of the Cherokee EMS ambulances, are designed to improve care for heart attack patients by reducing the overall time to treatment.

“The equipment allows us to transmit 12-lead EKG (electrocardiography) to PCI facilities and activate the emergency catheterization teams well in advance of

Northside Hospital-Chero-kee Sponsors New Cardiac Monitors for Cherokee EMS

Pictured (l to r): Billy Hayes, CEO, Northside Hospital-Cher-okee; Danny West, EMS Chief, Cherokee County; Eddie Rob-inson, Assistant Fire Chief, Cherokee County; and Timothy Prather, Chief, Cherokee County Fire and Emergency Services. In the second photo, Sergeant Cheryl Dawson, Cherokee EMS, demonstrates one of the new cardiac monitors.

patients arriving to the emergency department, mini-mizing the ‘door to balloon’ time for reperfusion,” said Timothy Prather, Chief, Cherokee County Fire and Emergency Services.

PCI, or Percutaneous Coronary Intervention, previ-ously known as angioplasty, is a nonsurgical procedure that opens the heart’s arteries using a catheter with a small balloon attached to the tip. The procedure is a critical interventional procedure for individuals suf-fering a heart attack due to blockage in the arteries. Northside Hospital-Cherokee is the only facility in Cherokee County to offer the service.

“The purchase of the monitors through this donation will enhance the cardiac-related services provided to the citizens of Cherokee County,” said Prather.

“The EMS of Cherokee County FIRE & Emergency Services is dedicated to increasing survival and reduc-ing disability from out-of-hospital emergencies in the county by providing the highest quality patient care in the pre-hospital setting,” said Danny West, EMS chief, Cherokee County. “All of our programs are designed to enhance these efforts and are developed through strong partnerships with other EMS agencies and hospitals. We sincerely appreciate the support from Northside Hospital-Cherokee.”

Prior to the sponsorship, Cherokee County Fire and Emergency Services had just nine monitors, which served 1,106 cardiac-related responses in 2012. They now have 14 monitors. According to the agency, due to current economy and budget constraints, it would have taken several years to purchase and implement new monitors, without the sponsorship.

Northside Hospital-Cherokee’s Emergency Depart-ment (ED), in collaboration with the hospital’s state-of-the-art Cath Lab, uses the latest monitoring and imaging equipment to provide stabilization and treat-ment of all conditions including PCI intervention for patients experiencing heart attacks. In 2012, the hos-pital received accreditation as a Chest Pain Center from the Society of Cardiovascular Patient Care. The ED is staffed with board-certified emergency medi-cine physicians and nurses certified in PALS (pediatric advanced life support) and ACLS (adult cardiac life support), who provide the highest level of care. For more information, visit www.northside.com.

Horizon Group Properties, Inc. (OTC: HGPI.PK) and CBL & Associates Properties, Inc. (NYSE: CBL) recently announced that the Grand Opening date of the new outlet center located in the North Atlanta suburb of Woodstock. will be one month earlier than previously scheduled. The 370,000 square foot ini-tial phase of the center, to be named The Outlet Shoppes at At-lanta, is now scheduled to open July 18, 2013; it was originally planned to open in August. The center will feature the best-known brands and designer out-lets, including Nike, Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5TH, Bose, Brooks Brothers, Columbia Sportswear, Cole Haan, White House|Black Market, Guess, Fossil, Michael Kors, Under Armour, and Tal-bots. Thirty new stores were recently annouced including:

ACCELERATED GRAND OPENING DATE FOR THE OUTLET SHOPPES AT ATLANTA

“Strong tenant demand, ongoing support from the City of Woodstock officials and the speed of the construction permit the accelerated opening date of the center,” said Gary J. Skoien, Horizon’s President and CEO. “The development and operation of the center will generate both substantial economic activity in and tax revenue for the City of Woodstock and Cherokee Coun-ty. “We appreciate the efforts of the City and County officials who helped make this development a reality,”

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Sunglass HutTaqueria TsunamiUltra Diamonds

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“The sustained demand we are receiving from retailers inter-ested in joining in The Outlet Shoppes at Atlanta demonstrates the tremendous strength of the project,” commented Michael Lebovitz, executive vice president – development & adminis-tration for CBL & Associates Properties, Inc. “The outstanding retail names we have already signed up will deliver a shopping experience that everyone in the family can enjoy. We are look-ing forward to the early opening in July.” The center is located north of Atlanta at the newly-constructed exit off I-575 at Ridgewalk Parkway in Woodstock. More than 112,000 cars pass the site daily. The center is convenient to travelers on Interstates 575,75, 85 and 20 and is expected to draw over four million visitors annually from a three-state area. Designed in a shopper-friendly configuration, the center will feature covered walkways and landscaped courtyards to max-imize the comfort and convenience of shoppers. Its design blends traditional architecture with lively features including a children’s play area. A center court complete with fountains and a fireplace will create a festive atmosphere for shoppers and visitors to the center. The site can accommodate an additional 30,000 square feet of outlet shops and also features seven out-lots for restaurants, service business and other retail uses. When completed, the center is projected to generate more than $130 million in annual sales and $3 million of sales and prop-erty taxes for the City of Woodstock. The development and operation of the center is expected to generate a total of $34 mil-lion in taxes for the benefit of the City of Woodstock, Cherokee County and its school district over the next ten years. The Outlet Shoppes at Atlanta is a joint venture of CBL & As-sociates Properties, Inc. and Horizon Group Properties, Inc. Horizon and CBL are co-developers of the project; Horizon is responsible for leasing and managing the center.

Arts Leaders of Metro Atlanta (ALMA) is a program pre-sented by the Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) to en-courage leaders to take an active role in solving the issues and challenges facing the region’s arts & culture communi-ty. As a believer in the arts and the value that they provide our county, Cherokee Bank is committed to supporting this vital industry by nominating and sponsoring the tuition for a participant in the program.

Ms. Shawn McLeod of Woodstock has been selected by the ALMA Steering Committee as a participant in the 2012-2013 Arts Leaders of Metro Atlanta program. Dale Mor-rissey, Vice President of Cherokee Bank, said, “Shawn is an informed and powerful advocate for the arts in Wood-stock. This program will provide her with further knowl-edge and tools.”

During the course of five one-day classes, participants visit arts and cultural venues across metro Atlanta, meet with key arts leaders and elected officials from our region, and hear from experts on the issues facing the industry.

McLeod Selected as Partici-pant in Arts Leaders Program

Pictured (l to r): Dale Morrissey and Shawn McLeod.

Teen Leadership Cherokee

Teen Leadership 2013 Sponsors!

The Chamber is pleased to announce that participants for the Teen Leadership Cherokee Class of 2013 have been selected. Of the 85 students that applied for the program, 19 Cherokee County 10th graders were chosen. Students were asked to submit a formal application and participated in two rounds of personal interviews with local business leaders.

The Teen Leadership Cherokee Class has already at-tended an orientation with their parents and an all-day re-treat, which was held on January 12th. Over the next four months, students will participate in five class sessions, a community service project and present a group project. A graduation ceremony and dinner will be held in the Cham-ber’s Terrace Level from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. on April 2nd.

The mission of Teen Leadership Cherokee is to develop the knowledge and leadership skills of young people in Chero-kee County so they may confidently become our leaders of tomorrow. Participation demonstrates that in this transient society, a diverse group of people working together, rather than individually, can be effective in solving the problems faced by the community.

We welcome information on you, your company, employees and the community. If your company has new hires, received an award, introduced a new product or service or has other news that would be of interest be sure to tell us! We reserve the right to edit all Member News for content and/or length. Submissions will be reviewed for relevance and timeliness.

Send submissions to Paula@CherokeeChamber.com. Deadline for the next issue of VISIONS is March 21st.

Leadership Cherokee Begins 25thYear

The Chamber has se-lected the Lead-

ership Chero-kee Class of 2013. This 25th Anniver-

sary Class was chosen following

their participation in a nomination, application and interview process.

The 19 class members traveled to Brasstown Val-ley Resort for their retreat. The group participated in both indoor and outdoor team building exercis-es that enabled them to learn not only about each other, but themselves through a look at personal-ity types and communication styles”, said Susan Filiberto, MUST Ministries and Chair, Leadership Cherokee Steering Committee.

Over the next nine months, the Leadership Chero-kee Class of 2013 will participate in a broad range of sessions that will focus on a variety of topics such as economic development, infrastructure, govern-ment, justice, education, recreation, tourism, pub-lic safety, healthcare and social/human services. Chamber Chairman Randy Gravley, WLJA 101.1 FM/Enjoy! Cherokee Magazine, commented that the knowledge gained from programs such as these would prepare the class members for a more active role in the community.

Following the nine-months of leadership training, the Leadership Cherokee Class of 2013 will gradu-ate during a ceremony in September. For informa-tion on the Leadership Cherokee Class of 2014 feel free to contact the Chamber office at 770-345-0400 or visit the www.CherokeeChamber.com

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Pictured (l to r) Front Row: Bryan Reynolds, Cherokee Recreation & Parks Agency; Erin Honea, Reinhardt University; Jennifer Stanley, City of Holly Springs; Katie Wise, LGE Community Credit Union; Carolyn Hall, Scentsy/Wickfree Candles, Inc.; Stacy Cooper, Cherokee FOCUS; John Vasicak, Cherokee Rhythm and Smooth. Middle Row: Lisa Morton, The Premier Group Keller Williams, Kelly Berryhill, Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce; Karen Mathews; WellStar Health System; Christy Black, Cherokee County; Susan Kite, Renasant Bank; Sharon Shelton, Primrose School of Harmony on the Lakes; Lori Baker, Next Step Ministries, Inc.; Courtney Bradley, Northside Hospital-Cherokee. Back Row: Thomas Pelletier, Cherokee County Fire; Barry Sat-terfield, Cobb Electric Membership Corporation; Will Goodwin, Oak Leaf Church Canton; Trent Samples, Woodruff & Howe En-vironmental Engineering; Heath Tippens, Cherokee Office of Economic Development; Chuck Flagg, Cruise Holidays; Trey Olson, Cherokee County Schol District; Jay Worley, Cherokee Recreation & Parks Agency.

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Do you need to brush up on your net-working skills? First impressions are crucial when trying to market your business, its services and products. It is all about working the room, no wall-flowers allowed! Learn practical tech-niques that will help you make the most of networking opportunities like Good Morning Cherokee and Business After Hours. This workshop is pre-sented by Drew Tonsmeire, Kennesaw State University Small Business Devel-opment Center.

Date: Tuesday, February 5, 2013Time: 8:30-10:30 AMChamber Members: $20; after Feb. 1, $25 Future Members: $45Location: Cherokee Chamber Terrace Level

Light breakfast is served.

To register for this workshop, please visit us online at CherokeeChamber.com, email Amy Blanton at Amy@cherokeechamber.com or call 770.345.0400.

It is all about Getting Mobile, Staying Local and Making it Social in today’s world of marketing. Learn options for making your website mobile friendly, creating Google Places pages and taping into social networks such as Google +, Facebook and LinkedIn. Improve your internet presence with this program designed for Chamber small business owners. This workshop is presented by Drew Tonsmeire, Ken-nesaw State University Small Business Development Center.

Date: Wednesday, February 27, 2013Time: 11:30AM-2:00 PMChamber Members: $30; after Feb. 22, $35 Future Members: $55Location: Cherokee Chamber Terrace Level

Lunch is provided.

To register for this workshop, please visit us online at CherokeeChamber.com, email Amy Blanton at Amy@cherokeechamber.com or call 770.345.0400.

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PARTNERS IN EDUCATION

Sponsored by AAMCO Transmissions and Total Car Care

Boston Elementary School forged a relationship with Cobb EMC in Au-gust 2004. As one of Boston ES’s most dedicated and valued Partners In Education, Cobb EMC looks for a variety of avenues in which to make a difference in school.

Even before school begins, Cobb EMC is at pre-planning with teachers, providing complimentary breakfast and lunch, along with door prizes for the teachers. In addition, each year Cobb EMC offers grant money for Boston ES’s educators. A grant for the school’s science lab was re-cently awarded to Kathy Cash. Pictured above from left to right: Boston Elementary Principal Joey Moss, Cobb EMC Associate Vice President of Education &Community Relations Mark Justice, Kathy Cash, and Assistant Principal Yolanda Torres. Of course, Boston ES’s students are the main focus for Cobb EMC and they generously provide a range of items and activities for them to use and enjoy, including daily agendas,“Say No to Bullying” t-shirts, decks of playing cards, Silly Bandz, and two author visits (Gail Karwoski and Brian Lee). Finally, Cobb EMC has even opened its doors to our most deserving fourth grade students. These students must complete an appli-cation and “apply” for positions at their company. The most compelling applications earn a chance to visit Cobb EMC and learn all about life in corporate America.

Truly, Cobb EMC stands head and shoulders above many Partners In Education in its quest to better the lives of the community surrounding Boston ES. Ms. Moss, commends Cobb EMC, exclaiming, “We are so grateful for Cobb EMC’s continued support of the Boston Bears!”

Boston Elementary School Praises Cobb EMC

Reid Trego, Chairman ............................. Huntington Learning CenterRebecca Cooper ................................................ Credit Union of GeorgiaDee Dee Doeckel ...........................Chattahoochee Technical CollegePhil Eberly ................................................................................. W.K. DicksonBonnie Ellis ............................................................................ Renasant BankShelia Garrison ............................................................Individual MemberMelody Gullett ........................................................... Just Driver TrainingConnie Hopkins...................................Delta Community Credit UnionKaren Lance ................. Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate Metro Brokers

Michelle Meek................My Community Monthly Magazines/Footprints Publishing

Bill Mullin .......................................................................Individual MemberCatherine Owens .......................United Way of Metropolitan AtlantaRailene Seguin .............................................. Club-Z! In- Home TutoringChristie Thomas ..............................................Summit Insurance GroupClara Mae Van Brink ............AAMCO Transmissions & Total Car CareGreg Veal .....................................Veal & Associates Home Inspections

There are dozens of partnership success stories each making an im-pact on the schools in Cherokee County. Volunteer opportunities are whatever people want them to be, as just one hour can make a dif-ference in the life of a child. As business leaders you need to develop the human capital that exists right here in the community. Your fu-ture leaders and employees are eager to know you, learn from you and be inspired by you! Parternering is not just about filing papers in the front office. Partnering is about mentoring students, volunteer-ing for special functions, providing internships and/or job shadow-ing opportunities, sponsoring school clubs, helping with incentive awards for achievement and/or attendance, serving as a judge for a school event, participating in career fairs, providing tours of local businesses for students, sharing resources, reading to a class, and many more!

As you can see, there are many ways for you to make a difference in the lives of Cherokee County students. Become a Partner in Educa-tion today!

Why Partner?

2012 Education Committee

Wellpath Center Volunteers at Oak Grove Elementary

Partners Join Together for Johnston Elementary Fall Festival

Scott Davis of the Wellpath Center in Kennesaw dropped by to volunteer and assist Ms. Elaine Herrmann, Parent In-volvement Facilitator. Wellpath is a valuable and support-ive Partner In Education to OGES-FAA.

Employees from Shanes Rib Shack, Publix - Village Shoppes of East Cherokee, and State Farm Insurance Kirk Buchholz Agency, participated in Johnston Elementary School’s Fall Festival.

A new partner, the Rotary Club of Canton, has been a valuable part-ner for Canton ES. The partnership was madeofficial with an on-site Rotary meeting held on October 30th where members received a tour of the school after their lunch meeting which was held in the Media Center. A gracious monetary donation was given during the meeting to help with needs of Canton ES’s students. One member of the Rotary Club of Canton, John Longino, is a weekly speaker for 4th and 5th grade classes. He speaks on very educational and entertaining topics. On Read for the Record Day, members Peter Gleichman and Barbara Jacoby read to the students. Canton ES is so fortunate to have the sup-port of this partnership. THANK YOU, Rotary Club of Canton!!! We are honored to have you on board with us at Canton Elementary STEM Academy!!! Pictured above is Barbara Jacoby reading to Mrs. Wat-son’s kindergarten class and Canton ES Principal Gwen Lince as book character “Ladybug Girl”.

Canton Elementary School Welcomes a New Partner -

Rotary Club of Canton

Freedom Middle School Partners with Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt

Pictured from left to right: Kenny, Amanda, and Robyn Whitmire with a Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt employee.

Clara Mae Van Brink, AAMCO Transmissions and Total Car Care, worked with the Clayton Elementary School Garden Club to decorate a tree for the front lobby. The dec-orations were hand-made from natural and organic pieces provided by Ms. Van Brink who is a Master Gardener. The club meets twice each month and is led by Ms. Van Brink along with teacher sponsor, Lisa Wright.

As a new Partner In Education, Pilgrim’s Pride has em-braced Canton Elementary School in many ways. At the beginning of the school year they provided grade level backpacks filled with all the supplies needed. During the holidays, they adopted 20 of Canton ES students with their “Giving Tree” program and provided clothes, shoes, and toys for each child for Christmas. THANK YOU, Pil-grim’s Pride!!! You have made the days brighter for many of our students!!!

Canton Elementary School Appreciates Pilgrim’s Pride

AAMCO Transmissions and Total Car Care Decorate for Christmas at

Clayton Elementary School

Oak Leaf Church provides much needed support to the faculty, staff, and students throughout the school year. As a treat to the teachers, everyone received “popcorn and and a movie”. THANK YOU, Oak Leaf Church Canton!!! You continue to amaze us with your gener-osity!!!

Oak Leaf Church Canton Hosts “Movie & Popcorn” for

Canton Elementary School

When it comes to Partners In Education, Teasley Mid-dle School believes that one of thier partners, Oak Leaf Church, sets the example. Teasley MS is privileged to rec-ognize them for their continued support for of the students, staff and community. One admirable attribute that Oak Leaf has exhibited throughout the PIE relationship is that, without fail, they respond to the diverse needs of the com-munity in a very personal way. This organization is always ready to face any challenge presented them. While they may receive accolades or attention as a result of Teasley MS’s gratitude; it is evident that from their perspective, no “thank you” is required. Their attitude seems to be, that a need was met, and now on to the next. Instead of doing it for the praise and recognition, they do it because of who they are and the mission they have set forth for themselves. Whether it is providing breakfast for a hungry staff, com-fort for grieving students, school supplies, or simple words of encouragement, Oak Leaf is the first to step forward. A more recent example of their generosity was on No-vember 8, 2012. Teasley MS opened the basketball season against county rival, Freedom Middle School, at the 2nd Annual Black and Blue Tournament, also known as The Battle of the Boards. The four games were held at Chero-kee High School, which was significant as both Teasley MS and Freedom MS students feed into Cherokee HS. Oak Leaf Church assisted in creating and purchasing all of the t-shirts for the event. This act of service and kindness is one of many the relationship with this very special Partner In Education over the last few years. Oak Leaf Church is consistently available to meet the many changing needs of Teasley MS students, and for that, Teasley MS is honored to recognize Oak Leaf Church as an exceptional Partner In Education.

Oak Leaf Church Canton, Teasley Mid-dle School & 2012 Battle of the Boards

Chick-fil-A Canton Riverstone Parkway is one of Canton ES’s veteran partners remains united in making Canton ES the best it can be. This school year, Spirit Nights have been moved on site for the Canton Connect meetings as well as the 2012-2013 Curriculum Night. For each meet-ing, parents and students can pre-order through Canton ES PTA to have their meals on-site before the meetings. It is a great time of fun and fellowship as the faculty and staff join the families for Spirit Nights in the school cafeteria. On Friday, November 9th, Chick-fil-A and the 3rd Grade from Canton ES had a pep rally to kick off the Wipe Out Germs program. This pilot program through Chick-fil-A is a 6-week course that teaches the 3rd grade students through educational activities about the importance of wip-ing out germs. In the kit that each teacher was provided, they received a case of Purell individual hand sanitizers along with a caddy for usage on field trips and on the play-ground. At the end of the program, Chick-fil-A will host a “Graduation Celebration” for the Canton ES 3rd graders. Thank you, Chick-fil-A Canton Riverstone Parkway!!! At Canton ES, we, “Eat more Chiken!!!”

Chick-fil-A Canton Riverstone Parkway Suports Canton Elementary School

Deana Bearden, Co-President of Canton ES PTA and her daughter Ava, who is in Canton ES’s Pre-K Program, visits with the Chick-fil-A cow during Canton Connects.

The DOJO American Karate Cen-ter Teaches Bascomb Elementary School Students About Good Choices

Bascomb Elementary School Partner in Education, Adam Parman of Championship Martial Arts (formerly known as the American DoJo), recently provided im-portant classroom lessons for students at Bascomb ES. He has provided multiple topics in different grade-lev-els such as using thought interrupters to help students manage their anger, goal setting for school success, and respect for others. Throughout these lessons, Adam reinforces the behaviors of good students through his zero-reminder and one-reminder rules. One student from each class is chosen at the end of each lesson for demonstrating model student behavior and gets to break a real karate board. All students are given a homework worksheet to reinforce the skills they learned that day and if parents recognize students using these skills, they are invited to attend a free ceremony at Championship Martial Arts to earn their white belt and break a board. Pictured here is Mr. Parman as “PE Coach For theDay” where he spent the entire day teaching PE classes about good choices in health and physical fitness. Since be-coming a Bascomb ES Partner In Education, The DOJO American Karate Center has also provided support to Bascomb ES through a staff appreciation breakfast and participating in PTA initiatives.

Partners Share Their Careers with Johnston Elementary School Students

Kirk Buchholz, State Farm Insurance Kirk Buch-holz Agency, Carolyn Hall,Scentsy Wickfree Can-dles, Toby Bramblet, Cherokee Outdoor YMCA, and Stacie Parkes, Stevi B’s Pizza all shared their careers with Johnston ES students on Career Day!

Darlene Cope of Northside Hospital - Cherokee has been instrumental in helping my students, who have more learning challenges than most students, on their quest to succeed. They all have had difficulty on the state tests and have low self-esteem when it comes to anything with math. Darlene has physically come to the school and helped students in the computer lab.With 30 students an extra hand is always beneficial. She has do-nated various prizes as students strive to reach goals, and we have even talked about arranging hospital tours for my older students to show them possible career paths.

I work with 150 students who all could use a helping hand, with a smile and a willingness to see the ability that most of these students do not see in themselves Dar-lene has stepped forth to assist. For that I am extremely grateful.

Ron Schwarzman, Ed. S. Math Department

Creekland Middle School

Northside Hospital-Cherokee has graciously made a mon-etary donation to purchase a AED device for Canton El-ementary STEM Academy (CES). The school is very ap-preciative of the addition of this life-saving device to the campus and anxiously awaits its arrival and installation. A member of the Rotary Club of Canton and Community Rela-tions Coordinator for Northside Hospital-Cherokee, Alison Higgins, facilitated a coat drive for our students. The school received 60 coats to help meet the needs of the CES students. THANK YOU, Northside Hospital-Cherokee! What a life-saving partner to help keep our incredible students warm and safe. Pictured are from left to right are CES PTA Presi-dent Deana Bearden, Cherokee County School District Lead Nurse Gwen Chambers, CES Nurse Lisha Smith, CES Prin-cipal Gwen Lince, Northside Hospital-Cherokee Commu-nity Relations Coordinator Alison Higgins, Highland River Health Center CEO Jason Bearden and Dr. Brian Hightower, CCSD Assistant Superintendent for School Operations.

Hickory Flat Elementary School (HFES) appreciates the generous donation from Partner In Education Northside Hospital - Cherokee toward Hickory Flat ES’s programs such as Math Super Stars, the Clinic, and Fall Festival. Pictured from left to right: Christi Wrobleski, HFES PTA Treasurer; Mariellen Metraw, HFES Nurse; Mary Guerrant, Northside Hospital - Cherokee PIE Representative; Dr. Keith Ingram, HFES Principal; Cathryn Shurett, HFES PTA Math Super Stars; and Mia Temples HFES Media Special-ist.

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Tuesday, February 12th4:30-6:00 pm

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No program - simply networking!

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Breakfast meetings are held at the Northside Hos-pital-Cherokee Conference Center located in the Cherokee County Administration Building, 1130 Bluffs Parkway in Canton. Reservations are due to the Chamber office by 5pm on Tuesday before the breakfast on Thursday.

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March 7th7:00 am

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Activity dates are subject to change at the request of the Chair, Committee or Chamber Staff.Please call the Chamber @ 770-345-0400 to RSVP and/or to confirm date and time.

All meetings will be held at the Chamber Office, located at 3605 Marietta Highway, Canton (Exit 14/I-575) unless otherwise noted.

FEBRUARY/MARCH 2013 CALENDAR

Tuesday, February 5th8:30-10:30 am ........................................................BLASTT Workshop

It’s All About Working the Room!

3:00-5:00 pm ......................................................... By-Laws Task Force5:00 pm .....................................Good Morning Cherokee RSVP’s Due

Wednesday, February 63:00 pm ......................................................Career Fair Sub-Committee

Thursday, February 77:00 am ........................................................... Good Morning Cherokee

Location: Northside Hospital-Cherokee Conference Center located in the Cherokee County Administration Building

Sponsor: Cherokee Office of Economic Development

9:00 am .................................................................Executive Committee

Tuesday, February 128:00 am ............................................................Going Green Committee10:00 am ..................................................................Finance Committee4:30-6:00 pm ........................................................ Business After Hours

Sponsor Location: Canterbury Ridge Apartments

Wedneday, February 138:00 am ......................................................Board of Directors’ Meeting3:00-4:00 pm .............................................. Business EXPO Task Force

Friday, February 158:00 am-5:00 pm .........................................Leadership Cherokee Class

Tuesday, February 26Noon .......................................................12@12 Networking Luncheon

Wedndesday, February 2711:30 am - 2:00 pm ................................................BLASTT Workshop

Advanced Internet Marketing3:00-4:00 pm .........................................ResuMay Day Sub-Committee

Tuesday, March 55:00 pm .....................................Good Morning Cherokee RSVP’s Due

Thursday, March 7th 7:00 am ........................................................... Good Morning Cherokee

Location: Northside Hospital-Cherokee Conference Center located in the Cherokee County Administration Building

Sponsor: Edward Jones Investments

9:00 am .................................................................Executive Committee

Friday, March 88:30 am ................................................................ Education Committee

Tuesday, March 124:30-6:00 pm ........................................................ Business After Hours

Sponsor Location: Renasant Bank

Wednesday, March 138:00 am ............................................................Going Green Committee3:00 pm ......................................................Career Fair Sub-Committee

Thursday, March 148:30-10:30 am ........................................................BLASTT Workshop

Friday, March 158:00 am-5:00 pm ....................................... Leadership Cherokee Meets

Tuesday, March 1910:00 am .................................................................Finance Committee

Wednesday, March 208:00 am-2:00 pm .......................................Cherokee Day at the Capitol3:00 pm ............................................. Workforce Development Council

Thursday, March 218:00 am ......................................................Board of Directors’ Meeting

Wednesday, March 2711:30 am - 2:00 pm ................................................BLASTT Workshop3:00 pm .................................................ResuMay Day Sub-Committee

Thursday, March 28Noon ........................................................................12@12 Networking

Friday, March 29Chamber office closed in observance of Good Friday