Greetings!
Your Chamber of Commerce is off to a flying start in 2009 and let me encourage you to get involved today!
Our Chamber committees are the backbone of our organization. This is where the great ideas - and elbow grease - come from to help keep us moving forward. Take a look at the list of committees below and choose one that suits your interests and abilities. We'd love to have you get involved!
The time requirement is minimal. Most committees meet just once per month. All that's required is your can-do attitude and an email or phone call to the committee chair. Here's the list (and the contact info for each chair):
Communications Committee - oversees the publication of this e-newsletter and the Chamber's website, helps to compile a master community calendar, assists other committees with publicity for various Chamber functions. Contact Communications Chair: Cathy Howard at 635-0443
Member Services Committee - helps to increase the benefits of membership, oversees the annual membership drive, and recruits new members to the Chamber (a great way to gain exposure for you and your business...). Contact Member Services Chair: Glenn Thomas at 252-2698Scholarship Committee - is the steward of the "Swing For Scholarship" Trust Fund which provides annual scholarships to deserving graduates of WFHS, conducts the annual fundraiser to support the trust fund, and recommends scholarship recipients. Contact Scholarship Chair: Janis Crutchfield at 784-3225
Events Committee - plans the Chamber's key meetings throughout the year including the membership luncheons, Business After Hours, and the Business Awards Dinner. Also conducts Ribbon Cuttings for new and/or expanding businesses in the parish.
Contact Events Chair: Amy Spillman at 635-3523
Governmental Relations Committee - interfaces with governmental agencies such as the Police Jury, Town of St. Francisville, School Board and Port Commission to be the voice of business in our community. Also plans and conducts Town Hall meetings as necessary throughout the year.
Contact Governmental Relations Chair: Greg Accardo at 268-2201.
Have a great week!
Michael Smith, President
The Greater St. Francisville Chamber of Commerce
266-2793
Last Call for Renewls!
2009 Chamber Membership Renewals
Just a reminder that if you have not renewed your Chamber membership for 2009 to send it in TODAY! Many calls are coming in to the office and we want your business referred first! If you need a new membership invoice, please call the office and let us know at 225-635-6717. You may renew and pay on our website at Chamber of Commerce
New Chamber Member
Chamber Welcomes Angola Museum
The St. Francisville Chamber of Commerce welcomes Angola LSP Museum to its list of members. Come see all the history of Angola at this interesting site. Hours of operation and more about the museum can be found at www.angolamuseum.org. Bring the family to West Feliciana and add this to your "must see" list.
Camellias in the Country
The Feliciana Nature Society and Rosedown Plantation State Historic Site will host the 5th annual "Camellias in the Country" program on February 6 & 7, 2009. The weekend event will be packed with information, fun and food for those interested in Camellias or just want to spend a relaxing weekend to enjoy the beauty of West Feliciana. The event includes a program on camellia wine by award-winning chef, author, and TV celebrity John Folse.
Proceeds benefit projects of the Feliciana Nature Society. For reservations and more information call 1-800-488-6502 or 225-635-3110 or visit www.audubonbirdfest.com .
Library Events
Eatin' and Debatin' at West Feliciana Parish Library
On Sunday, February 1, 2009 at 3:00 pm, Mrs. Violet Pate will be at the West Feliciana Library to speak about her published cookbooks. She is the author of "Plantation Recipies" and "Aunt Shug's Favorite Plantation Recipes". The cookbooks will be available for purchase and signing.
On Thursday, February 5, 2009, some of Ms. Georgia Dudley's students from West Feliciana High School will debate the proposition: The Death Penalty Should Be Abolished in the State of Louisiana. They will begin at the West Feliciana Parish Library at 6:30 pm.
Call the Library at 225-784-0260 for more information on these events.
Red Cross Family Programs being offered
The LA Capital Area Chapter of the American Red Cross is offering some family programs on First Aid, CPR, and Rescuer First Aid beginning February 3, 2009. Visit their website at www.batonrouge.redcross.org to register or to get more information.
Relocation Packets are now Available
If you know of anyone who is moving to St. Francisville, they can call the Chamber office at 635-6717 and request a re-location packet. Information about the parish and parish facilities along with phone numbers they will need and some brochures from Chamber businesses and maps of the town and parish are enclosed in the packets.
Contact Information
Linda Osterberger; Executive Secretary
phone: 635-6717
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