2010 September WRCC eNewsletter

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 Conference Room, 109 N. Franklin St., Madison.

October 6 — Chamber Radio Program on WMYN Radio (1420 AM) 8:30 – 9:00 a.m. Re-broadcast at 6:30 p.m. Guest: United Way

October 21 — Coffee hosted by United Way of Rockingham County, location TBA; 8:00 a.m.

October 28 — WRCC Board of Directors’ Meet-ing, 8:30 a.m., First Citizens Bank Conference Room, 109 N. Franklin St., Madison.

November 3 — Chamber Radio Program on WMYN Radio (1420 AM) 8:30 – 9:00 a.m. Re-broadcast at 6:30 p.m. Guest: News & Record

November 11 — WRCC Closed in observance of Veteran’s Day

November 18 — Coffee -Available

November 18 — WRCC Board of Directors’ Meeting, 8:30 a.m., First Citizens Bank Conference Room, 109 N. Franklin St., Madison.

November 25 & 26 — WRCC Closed for the Thanksgiving Holiday

Festival Season Is Here!Your WRCC will be at each of the upcom-ing town festivals selling ice-cold water and drinks. We will also be selling 50/50 raffle tickets to raise money in support of the chamber of commerce. These are great events and I encourage you to come out, bring the family and enjoy a wonderful Sat-urday celebrating our local businesses!

Mayodan Homecoming Festival The 24th annual Mayodan Homecoming Festival was held Saturday, September 11. The festival ran from 10:00am until 10:00pm in downtown Mayodan, NC. Highlights

WRCC EVENTSAt a Glance

First Day of - September 23, 2010

112 West Murphy St., Madison, North Carolina 27025 • 336-548-6248 • Fax: 336-548-4466• [email protected] • www.mywrcc.com

CJ & K Café & Ice Cream Shop offering a wide variety of sandwiches, subs, ice cream and fresh made fudge, cakes and pies! You can reach them at 336-949-4530.

Upcoming Events - Coffee Reminder:Be sure to join us for our next WRCC Coffee event on Thursday, September 16th sponsored by APSRC (Animal Protec-tion Society of Rockingham County) and hosted by Hunter House Bed &Breakfast in Madison. The event runs from 8 until 9 AM and is open to WRCC members and non-members. I encourage you each to in-vite two guests to all of our WRCC events. A fellow chamber member who doesn’t regularly attend and a non-member who you would like to see join our local chamber of commerce!

Let us know how we can help your business grow!

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

September — Wright PrintingOctober — United WayNovember — Hospice of RCDecember — WRCC

October 6 — United WayNovember 3 — News & Record

December 1 — Mayodan Moravian Church

September 16 — Hunter House Bed & Breakfast & Animal Protection Society of Rockingham CountyOctober 21 — United WayNovember 18 — AvailableDecember 16 — Ray Funeral Home

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included food, arts and crafts, displays, live entertainment, children’s rides and activities, Bingo, and more! For information on the next festival call 336-548-2241.

Stoneville Rotary 9th Annual Fall Festival Is scheduled for Saturday, September 25, 2010 in Downtown Stoneville, NC. For vendor information, please contact Tammy Evans, Vendor Coordinator at 336-573-3977 or 336-423-9721 or Stoneville Rotary Presi-dent, Brenda Summerlin at 336-932-9822.

5th Annual Madison Heritage Festival Watch for the 5th Annual Madison Heritage Festival on October 2, 2010 in Historic Downtown Madison, NC There will be food, artists, crafters, exhibits and a children’s area - Lots of Fun! For more information contact Danny Smith at 336-548-2305 or Bobby Pleasants at 336-427-2112.

WRCC’s Cruise-InThanks to all of those who have participate or visited the 2010 WRCC 1st Friday Cruise-Ins! We had tremendous success with each month adding more vintage, unique and sometimes, eye-popping rides! Look for some great changes in store for 2011 as the 1st Friday Cruise becomes…WRCC’s 2nd Saturday CRUISEFEST! Starting in May and running through October, we’ll have more cars, more vendors and more fun! Mark your calendars now and get ready for a great 2011! (See Cruise-In photos on page 2)

New Members:It is my pleasure each month to introduce ad-ditions to our membership. Please join me in welcoming our newest WRCC member…

Heartland Payment Systems offering credit card processing, check management, payroll and gift card programs to area merchants. You can contact them at 336-497-7411.

Dan Valley Golf Club, Inc. offering Western Rockingham County’s only 18-hole public golf course. Serving our community since 1953! You can contact them at 336-548-6808.

Strive for Excellence offering innovative nicotine replacement therapy, local art and photography. You can contact them at 336-423-3040.

From the Director…

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September 23, 2010 October 28, 2010November 18, 2010 December 16, 2010Board of Director meetings are held at First Citizens Bank Conference Room, 109 N. Franklin Street, Madi-son, at 8:30 a.m. unless otherwise noted.

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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Cruise-In September 3, 2010

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p.m., RCS Central Office, 511 Harrington Highway, Eden; www.rock.k12.nc.us.

November 8 — Rockingham County Board of Commissioners Meeting, 6:30 p.m., Governmental Center, Com-missioners’ Chambers 2nd Floor, 371 NC Hwy 65, Wentworth; www.co.rockingham.nc.us/ccindex.htm.

November 8 — Mayodan Town Council Meeting, council chambers, 7:00 p.m.; www.townofmayodan.com.

November 11 — Veterans DayNovember 11 — Madison Town Aldermen

Meeting, 7:00 p.m.; www.townofmadison.org.November 22 — Rockingham County

Board of Education Work Session Meeting, 6:00 p.m., RCS Central Of-fice, 511 Harrington Highway, Eden; www.rock.k12.nc.us.

November 22 — Rockingham County Board of Commissioners Meeting, 3:30 p.m., Governmental Center, Com-missioners’ Chambers 2nd Floor, 371 NC Hwy 65, Wentworth; www.co.rockingham.nc.us/ccindex.htm.

November 25 — Thanksgiving DayDecember 6 — 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.

April 15-16, 2011— Town of Mayodan’s Antique Extravaganza, Farris Park, Rain or Shine. Real American Antiques only, dealer and carnival food vendor spaces; and sponsorship opportunities available. For more information contact Michael Wilkins at the Madison-Mayo-dan Recreation Department, 336-548-2789. (www.rteamsite.com/league/MayodanAntiqueExtravaganza)

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

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

Support Groups & Classes are offered by Annie Penn Hospital (www.mo-sescone.com) and Morehead Memorial Hospital (www.morehead.org) each month. Please check their websites for details.

Talking Murals — A 30-minute presenta-tion 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

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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 DistinctonSeptember 18 — UMAR at the ROC

Open House hosted by Northeast Dis-trict United Methodist Church, 1:00 – 5:00 p.m., 342 Cherokee Camp Road, Wentworth. UMAR at the ROC is the new provider for vocational services in Rockingham County to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. RSVP and to get more information call the District Office at 336-427-4454.

September 23 — Autumnal EquinoxSeptember 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.

September 27 — 9th Annual Barry Joyce Kicking Cancer Challenge at Deep Springs Country Club. Participate in the tournament or become a sponsor. For sponsorship or additional informa-tion call 336-337-8605.

October 2 — Golf for Dailon Marley Captain’s Choice Fundraiser, Dan Valley Golf Course; signup and pay by September 27. There will be a Corn Hole Tournament for non-golfers. Contact Judy Philpott at 336-548-6808 or Joyce Steele at Mayo Salon 336-548-1400.

October 2 — Stoneville Elementary PTA Golf Tournament 2010 benefiting the students of Stoneville Elementary School, Deep Springs Country Club. For sponsorship and player information call Shawn Taylor at 336-548-6362 or 336-344-1230; or Tammy Martin at 336-573-6041 or 336-601-5794.

October 5 — Stoneville Town Council Meet-ing, 7:00 p.m.; www.town.stoneville.nc.us.

October 11 — Mayodan Town Council Meeting, council chambers, 7:00 p.m.; www.townofmayodan.com.

October 11 — Rockingham County Board of Commissioners Meeting, 6:30 p.m., Governmental Center, Commissioners’ Cham-bers 2nd Floor, 371 NC Hwy 65, Wentworth; www.co.rockingham.nc.us/ccindex.htm.

October 11 — Columbus DayOctober 14 — Madison Town Aldermen Meet-

ing, 7:00 p.m.; www.townofmadison.org.October 24 — United Nations DayOctober 25 — Rockingham County Board

of Commissioners Meeting, 3:30 p.m., Governmental Center, Commissioners’ Cham-bers 2nd Floor, 371 NC Hwy 65, Wentworth; www.co.rockingham.nc.us/ccindex.htm.

October 29 — Downtown Madison Mer-chants Trick or Treat

October 31 — HalloweenNovember 2 — Election DayNovember 2 — Stoneville Town Council Meet-

ing, 7:00 p.m.; www.town.stoneville.nc.us.November 7 – Daylight Savings Time Ends

(Set your clocks back one hour)November 8 — Rockingham County

Board of Education Meeting, 6:00 Mon-Sat 10-5, Sunday 1-5, closed on holidays.

Area Events

Flyers included in the mailed edition…

GOLF FOR DAILON MARLEY CAPTAIN’S CHOICE FUNDRAISER, OCTOBER 2, 2010Dan Valley Golf Course, Sign up by September 27th, contact 336-548-6808 or 336-548-1400 for more info

HUNTSVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PTO NEEDS SPONSORS FOR THE 2010-2011 SCHOOL YEARContact 336-427-3277 or 336-427-4703 for more info; www.rock.k12.nc.us/hunt/index.htm

STONEVILLE ELEMENTARY PTA GOLF TOURNAMENT, OCTOBER 2, 2010Deep Springs Country Club, call 336-548-6362, 336-344-1230, 336-573-6041, or 336-601-5794

TOWN OF MAYODAN - FARRIS MEMORIAL PARK ANTIQUE EXTRAVAGANZA, APRIL 15-16, 2011For more info call 336-548-2789; www.rteamsite.com/league/MayodanAntiqueExtravaganza

UMAR at the ROC OPEN HOUSE, SEPTEMBER 18, 2010342 Cherokee Camp Road, Reidsville, 1:00 - 5:00 p.m.

Hosted by the Northeast District of the United Methodist Church, RSVP 336-427-4454

ALLEN TATE REALTORS “STAY INFORMED WITH MARKET REPORT”336-485-1135, 336-613-7925; allentate.com/RoseannStaaf

ans. “We know how important reliable broadband service is to our residential and business customers who live in this area and we are committed to bringing them the best service at the best prices.”

For more information about Centu-ryLink™ High-Speed Internet, customers can call the CenturyLink store to talk to a CenturyLink associate at 877-428-9290 or visit www.centurylink.com.

Chinqua Penn’s Courtyard Concert Series continues on Thursdays in Septem-ber from 6pm until 9pm. Admission is free. Reserve table seating is available by reserva-tion (includes a bottle of wine) by calling Chinqua Penn at 336-349-4576. Bring a chair or blanket, bring a picnic, bring the family, just please no outside alcohol. Chinqua Penn Wines are available for purchase as well as grill items, water and soft drinks. There’s plenty of grassy space for the kids to run and this is a family friendly event. Well-behaved pets on a leash are also welcome. Come sup-port local music & agriculture.

Schedule to perform are: 9/16 Doug & Taylor Rorrer, 9/23 Kirby Wilkins, and 9/30 Jam Night.

Chinqua Penn Vineyards Muscadine Blush and Lenox Castle took gold medals at this month’s Mid-Atlantic Southeastern Wine Competition. Both of these wines are made with Rockingham County grown grapes.

Chinqua Penn Vineyards tasting room is open Wed - Sun from noon - 5pm.

This is a community blog providing relevant information as well as an avenue to get help and learn from others. You will find postings with information about the RCC Small Business Center, as well as, listening

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Chinqua Penn’s CourtyardConcert Series and Gold Medal Awards

to your comments. Let them know what you think and how they can be of assistance.

Follow their blog at www.rccsmall-businesscenter.wordpress.com/. You can also contact them at Bishopric Life Long Learning Center, RCC Campus, Wentworth, NC, (RCC Small Business Center, PO Box 10, Wentworth, NC. 27375-0038).

Consumers and businesses in the area along Highway 704 between Wentworth and Madison now have access to broadband service through the deployment of Centu-ryLink™ High-Speed Internet. This service gives customers a private, direct connection to the company’s national network, which is designed for consistent broadband speeds throughout the day.

“While we wait for a decision on our federal broadband stimulus grant, CenturyLink has continued to deploy DSL broadband in Rockingham County,” said Rockingham County Business & Technol-ogy Center executive director Mark Wells. “They have been very supportive of our goal to provide all our citizens and businesses with broadband, and their latest deployments are a prime example of that.”

“We’re pleased to be able to expand our network and bring High-Speed Internet service to our customers in Rockingham County,” said Vice President Lottie Ry-

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