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Federal Eggs and IssuesMCCEA’s Public Relations Committee and the Breakfast Rotary Club will also

host a political assembly at the Memorial Building on August 23. “Our committee

members worked to secure the representatives and contribute crucial questions.

U.S. Congressman Marsha Blackburn, representing the 7th district, and U.S.

Congressman Scott Des Jarlais, representing the 4th district, will offer insight

on actions being taken in Washington,” says Mike Sharpton, Financial Advisor at

MetLife and MCCEA Public Relation Chairman.

Inspired by the full calendar of political forums hosted by the MCCEA’s Public

Relations Committee, member Chaz Molder says, “Our purpose is to bring

awareness to the political issues of the day. Not only can the public be educated,

but the congressmen can review outlooks of Maury County citizens.”

State Eggs and IssuesIn February the MCCEA Public Relations Committee brought State Eggs and Issues

to The Memorial Building in partnership with the Breakfast Rotary Club. Senator

Joey Hensley, Representative Sheila Butt and Representative David Shepard

presented their stances to 157 people on the expansion of Medicaid, education

reforms, new jobs and the possible creation of an Office of the Repealer.

Karen St. Clair, Assistant IT Manager at CPWS, finds her involvement with the

Public Relations Committee valuable. As past chairman and moderator of the

committee’s activism she says, “We sponsor Eggs and Issues because

citizens want to ask questions of the candidates when it affects practically

everything in our lives. Our aim is to get face time with the constituents and find

out what is on their radar for the future.”

September 2013

Farm City Breakfast

Each year in March, the Agribusiness Committee of the MCCEA

continues a time honored tradition begun in 1996 when the

Campbell Ridley Farm was recognized as the first ‘Maury County

Century Farm.’ The designation spotlights owners of Maury

County family farms who have been in continuous agricultural

production for 100 years or more.

This year, the distinction was awarded at the Ridley 4-H Center

Farm City Breakfast to John Satterwhite of Satterwhite Farms.

He accepted on behalf of his farm and many generations of

farming family before him.

Traditionally, during the breakfast, upcoming agricultural

scholarship opportunities are announced in memory of a Maury

County farmer. Tammy Scott Riley and Donna Kay Scott Vick,

children of Donald Scott, accepted the honor; opening the gates

for applicants to be awarded in May.

Ag students who excel in academic performance and community

involvement are always eligible. Mike Jernigan, Agency Manager of

the Maury County Farm Bureau and Farm City Breakfast Chairman,

says, “The list of applicants was long and strong this year. The

community really backs The Alliance for the Ag Scholarships.”

Students Samuel Savage, Tanna Norman, Rachel Wolters and

Ashlyn Mitchell, were each awarded one thousand dollars.

Long time Farm City Breakfast Committee member, local farmer

and Chief Credit Officer at Community First Bank and Trust, Jim

Bratton, speaks to both honors: “It’s important to remember

with this event that not only has agriculture been an historical

cornerstone for Maury County, but we rank 5th in the state in beef

production, 7th in goat production, 8th in horses and mules and

16th in milk cattle, bringing in 28.5 million in annual revenue, a

good portion of which is returned to the local economy.”

MCCEA Annual Meeting

Some 200 Maury County Chamber and Economic Alliance

members gathered at the Memorial Building for food,

entertainment, awards and a brief overview on the future

of the MCCEA. The annual ritual of tabletop designs were

awarded to Williams Funeral Home (Best All Round) and

Shred, Etc. (Most Fun). Jimmy Couch took honors as

the MCCEA Ambassador of the Year. Membership Event

host, Jimmy Cusano, spoke to the success of a larger

chamber membership. Maury County President of First

Farmers and Merchants and past president of the MCCEA,

Harvey Church, says, “Jimmy reminded us to look around,

appreciate what we have and PROMOTE it”.

Scholarship winners from L to R:

are Tanna Norman, Samuel Savage,

and Ashlyn Mitchell. Not pictured is

Rachel Wolters. Others in the photo

are the Scott family (rows 2 and 3)

and Agribusiness Committee Members

Mike Jerrigan, Gary Weatherford,

Archie Morrow, and Richard Groce.

Also pictured is MCCEA President,

Wil Evans.

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When Chamber Director, Kara Huckaby, first heard of ‘Your Chamber Connection’, a unique approach to improving

membership and volunteerism, she pledged to try something new. With 20 years experience in building Chambers

of Commerce, Jimmy Cusano, ‘Your Chamber Connection’ Vice President and ‘EnterTrainer’, delivered a message

to over 100 Maury County Chamber volunteers on how Chambers of Commerce support economic vitality while

fostering crucial networks for livability.

Jimmy’s enthusiasm energized and motivated membership volunteers resulting in 215 new members. At the final

celebration of the 3 day event, Jimmy presented the awards. The Pink Team won top honors for the most recruits

with Drew Parker being the winningest captain. Harvey Church and Brandom Gengelbach won “Top Dog” awards

with Harvey taking the highest honor. The ultimate honors were “Godmudda” and “Godfadda” going to Kim Willis,

President of Columbia Construction and Russ Parkes of Hardin Parkes Kelley Carter & Bryant. Top honorees paid

their respects to Willis and Parkes, who were also honored at the Annual Meeting in late January.

Reflecting on gains of the Membership Event, Kim said, “Investing in The Chamber is a catalyst for economic growth.

The experience grew my sense of community - I renewed old relationships and met new people who will help me in

my business.”

25 Years & Counting-Leadership Maury

During May Westbury House was the site of

people celebrating the 25th graduating class

of Leadership Maury. Years ago, long time

community advocate and Senior Trust Officer

at First Farmers and Merchants Bank, Houston

Parks, first read about Leadership Nashville

and approached past Chamber President Bill

Chaffin and Chair Bill Smith with the idea for

Leadership Maury.

“Our intent was to allow an overview for

each class of how things work in the county,

hopefully inspiring each class member to

find ways to serve through service - whether

it be political or non-profit. The networking

opportunities since that time blossomed says,

former Leadership Maury Coordinator, Janet

Earwood, “The program provides education

towards a strong community. Leadership Maury

is a lasting resource to help each person who

attends become better at what they do.”

Chairman of the Leadership Maury Board,

Adam Southern, says, “The program is

enjoyable and gives participants a great way to

network in a rare look under-the-hood of Maury

County. It shows participants all the parts and

gears that drive the county forward.”

During the celebration, graduation certificates

were presented to the twenty-nine class

members by Southern. Kara Huckaby, Chamber

Director and Leadership Maury Coordinator,

challenged graduates to lead the community

and become involved in what makes Maury

County exceptional - its people.

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State of Maury County

Chamber Member Ray Henson at the Rite

Care Walk-In Clinic in Columbia offers

accolades for the State of Maury County

event held in April at the Northfield

Conference Center. “Absolutely, I enjoyed

the event and will attend next year. I believe

that hearing from different areas of Maury

County was helpful in targeting our market.

Information about the past and the future

helps my son, Chandler, the owner of Rite

Care, to highlight future projections.

The ‘State of Maury County’ event provides a rare opportunity for the Maury County

Board of Education, Columbia State Community College, the Maury Regional Health

Care System and all mayors to discuss past actions and future dreams.

Brent Cooper, Assistant DA for Maury, Wayne, Lawrence and Giles County, says,

“Listening to the leaders of Maury County was informative and afterwards, it was

helpful that we had a chance to talk to them one on one.”

The State of Maury County is the brainchild of the The Chamber’s Public Affairs

Committee which also brought last season’s political debate, Pizza and Politics.

Chamber Director, Kara Huckaby, is pleased with the continued action of the

Chamber’s committee work. “It is a wonderful and unique opportunity to learn

about Maury County in one evening,” she says.

• Federal Eggs & Issues with Rep. Marsha Blackburn and Rep. Scott Des Jarlais

• Breakfast with Lamar; Senator Lamar Alexander will be our guest and speaker.

• Glenn Shepard Seminar “How to Manage People and Lead a Team”

• Handshake Week

• Chamber Holiday Open House

To keep up with all events, refer to your weekly update or at mauryalliance.com.

Register for events by calling the office or on-line through the member login section.

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