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July 26 Ambassador luncheon Shoney’s, 11:30 a.m.July 26 Board meeting Chamber, 5:15 p.m. Aug. 2 Chamber luncheon FUMC Activity Center, NoonAug. 25 YMCA Founders Day YMCA, 4:30-6 p.m. And Open House Sept. 6 Chamber luncheon FUMC Activity Center, Noon

Chamber Upcoming Events

Chilton County Chamber of Commerce, P.O. Box 66, Clanton, AL 35046 Email: chiltonchamber@bellsouth.net

C l a n t o n • J e m i s o n • T h o r s b y • M a p l e s v i l l e

Phone: (205) 755-2400Fax: (205) 755-8444

CHAMBER BOARD of DIRECTORS

Britt Culpepper PresidentPeoples Southern Bank

Russ HamlinVice PresidentEdward Jones Investments

Mollie SmelleySecretary/Treasurer

Carl MimsChairman of the BoardCentral Al Electric Co-op

Carl “Jr” BakerClanton Furniture Co.

Peggy HallRealty South

Carol HarrisonU.S. Postal Service

Janice HullHull & Russell, P.C.

Joy LittletonIndustrial Development Board

Maurice Lyn20/20 Eye Care

Andy MillardEntrepreneur

Ron PorterAlabama Power

Rick ShraderPractical Healthcare Consultants

Susie WilliamsTom Murphy Realty

Letter From executive Director

The 7th annual Peach Jam Jubilee was a huge success. Those who attended did not let a summer thunderstorm dampen their evening as they poured back on to the field after the shower to hear the Tip Tops perform.

By any measure this Peach Jam was a memorable one. From the large number of vendors, to the children’s attractions, to the live entertainment, to the antique tractors, to the game bus, and even to the interruption, we will

not soon forget it.

We now know that the Clanton City Park is definitely the right venue, and we know that the crowd who attended the first six years will follow the jam to the park.

Kudos to our Board of Directors as they led in this endeavor, and many thanks to a host of volunteers who made it happen on the field. Mike Robertson

Executive Director

Chamber happenings

Ribbon cutting at IrwIn ChIropraCtIC ClInIC. Celebration of the Grand Opening of the 2011 Peach Season at DurbIns Farm market.

Mayor Eddie Reed joins the crowd as we cut the ribbon at hIDDen meaDow VIneYarD.

Grand opening and ribbon cutting at Verbena Farm supplY.

Grand opening and ribbon cutting at JemIson weDDInG Chapel.

Crowd enjoys the Festivities at the seVenth annual peaCh Jam.

Corporate SponSorS

Platinum$2,000 and upAlabama Power

CompanyAT&T

Central Alabama Electric Co-Op

The Clanton AdvertiserDr. Jim Driggars

Peoples Southern Bank

Gold $1,500 - $1,999

Baptist Health SystemsHull & Russell, P.C.

Silver$1,000 - 1,499

CRH North AmericaDurbin Farms Market

Lemak Sports Medicine

Bronze $500 - $999

AlagascoHeaton Pecan FarmMartin Funeral Home

McKinnon Toyota-NissanPeachtree BankRegions Bank

Southfirst Bank

CoPPer $100 - $499

Chilton Medical CenterClanton FurnitureGuesthouse Inn

Giles Cooling & HeatingMutual Savings Credit

UnionPersonal Appearance

CateringWadsworth Oil

Thanks to our Corporate Sponsors for their extraordinary support. Your financial gifts ensure that your chamber can sponsor initiatives like ... the Peach Jam Jubilee, Chilton Leadership, Farm-City, Shop Chilton County First, Youth Citizen of the Year, Community Spirit Award and Business Member of the Year Award.

2011 Peach Jam SPonSorS

To advertise in the Chamber Update, contact Alan Brown at (205) 755-5747 or alan.brown@clantonadvertiser.com.

PEACH JAM STAGE SPONSORMCKinnon ToyoTA-nissAn

Platinum Level

97.7 The Peach ~ Aaron’s sales & Lease ~ Central Alabama Electric Cooperative ~ Chilton County United Way ~ City of Clanton ~ Clanton Tractor ~ CRH north America

~ Hull & Russell, P.C. ~ Peoples southern Bank ~ stokes Automotive (Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, Chrysler, Dodge and Jeep) ~ The Clanton Advertiser

Gold Level

Baugh Ford ~ C&C Trophy ~ Chilton County Commission ~ Dr. Jim Driggars ~ Durbin Farms Market ~ Georgia Pacific ~ independent Fence & storage ~ Lemak sports Medicine ~ Martin Funeral Home

~ Mor Lyn’s ~ Mutual savings Credit Union ~ Peggy Hall with Realty south ~ Regions Bank ~ The Mule Trader ~ susie Williams with Tom Murphy Realty

Silver Level

20/20 Eye Care ~ ALLsTATE ~ A&R super Markets ~ Bowden oil Company ~ Chilton Dance & Twirl ~ Chilton County Republicans ~ Chilton Family Medicine ~ Chilton Medical Center ~ Comfort Care Home Health

& Hospice ~ Cook’s Pest Control ~ Dr. Ritky C. Dy ~ Jack’s ~ Jemison Eye Care ~ Kountry Kitchen ~ Lee Helms Associates, LLC. ~ MiBella Gynecology ~ Pattillo Balance and Hearing Center

~ Probate Judge Bobby Martin ~ Professional Technical services ~ shelby Baptist Medical Center ~ shop ‘n’ Fill Food Marts ~ southeastern Anodizing ~ state Representative Kurt Wallace

~ state senator Cam Ward ~ suncrest Home Health ~ Tommie Corporation ~ Verizon Wireless-Cellular Center~ Viva Medicare Plus ~ Wright Drug and Gift

Bronze Level

Arthritis Foundation ~ Cattleman’s steak House ~ Chilton County Democratic Club ~ Chilton Propane ~ Chilton Rail Box ~ Clanton Laundry & Cleaners ~ Dandy R.V. Park, KoA ~ Davis-Likis Financial, LLC.

~ Edward Jones, Jim Edwards ~ Ellison-Mims Funeral Home ~ Garrison Farm & Home Center ~ Home Printing ~ Jackson & Jackson, LLP ~ Judge Rhonda Hardesty ~ Peachtree Bank

~ Practical Healthcare Consulting ~ Tax Assessor Rex Cleckler ~ senior Connection ~ shelby Dermatology ~ suds-R-Us ~ Wadsworth oil Company

Thanks to all of these sponsors who make the Peach Jam possible!

chamber bits and pieces

New memberTots Tweens & TeensGail Burnette102 2nd AveClanton, AL 35045205/245-3907

New and gently worn name brand clothing—birth to juniors

mark your caleNdarAugust 25, 2011

YMCA Founder’s Day and Open House

4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

aNNouNcemeNtDr. Mike Patterson, orthopedic surgeon with Lemak Sports Medicine, will be the keynote speaker at the Aug. 2 Chamber Luncheon.

Don’t miss it!

clanton grooves to peach jamThe seventh annual Chilton County Peach Jam Jubilee did not let a little rain stop the show. After an evening thunderstorm, residents, children and vendors climbed from under their tents and umbrellas to hear the soulful band the Tip Tops. The event also included vendors, games and rides for kids and an opening act, Southern Pride. Photos from the Jam can be found on the next two pages.

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