Chamber Reports 09/24/09

1012 Magazine Talks About Home Rule Charter
-- With all of the talk about Home Rule Charter, the August issue of 1012 Magazine has an informative article on the topic. The article spotlights on the Pros and Cons of Home Rule Charter.
-- For more information or to read the article, go to
www.1012corridor.com/news/2009/aug/01/giving-kingdom/

St. Francisville Symphony Association -- The St. Francisville Symphony Association has announced its 2009-2010 calendar will feature the musicians of the Baton Rouge Symphony Orchestra. All concerts will be held at Grace Episcopal Church on Ferdinand Street. The first concert is scheduled for Saturday, October 3 at 8pm. The Christmas Concert and Dessert Reception is set for December 4 at 7pm, and the final concert is set for Saturday, March 27, 2010, at 8pm. -- Season tickets are $50 and $40 for seniors and individual tickets are $20 each. Special price for children for the Christmas Concert is $10. Children under 18 who are accompanied by an adult to the October and March concerts will be admitted free of charge. -- Tickets are available locally at the Bank of St. Francisville or by calling BRSO at 225-383-0500.

Angola Rodeo News! -- The Angola Rodeo will be held every Sunday in October, and tickets can be purchased before the Rodeo by calling 225-655-2042 or 225-655-2041. Tickets for just the hobbycraft event are also on sale. During the Rodeo, the Prison Museum will be open from 9AM until 7PM, and there will be booths on the rodeo grounds selling t-shirts and other items from the Museum Gift Shop.

Republic of West Florida Bicentennial -East Baton Rouge, East and West Feliciana, St. Helena, Livingston, Tangipahoa, Washington and St. Tammany parishes were adopted by the Republic of West Florida in 1810. There will be a "Gathering of Forces" celebration at the West Feliciana Court House on Sunday, September 27, 2009 at 2:00pm. -The gathering will actually be at the south end of the courthouse grounds, at the corner of Royal Street and Prosperity Street, where the proposed Republic Park will be. - Everyone is invited to attend and requested to fly your flag. There will be a calendar of events presented for the coming years events!

Ribbon Cutting for Freds Travel Center -- Everyone is invited to the Ribbon Cutting for "Freds Travel Center" formerly known as the Truckstop. The beautiful travel center is complete and wants everyone to come out for FREE food, cokes and some giveaways! The Greater St. Francisville Chamber will be there to "Cut The Ribbon" at Noon on Wednesday, September 30th. The celebration begins at 11AM until 5PM so stop by and see this newly constructed business with your support! The business is located on North Highway 61 at the Louisiana/Mississippi state line! -- The chamber congratulates this valuable member on their success!

Book Amnesty Month --September is Book Amnesty Month at West Feliciana Parish Library. This means those books and DVDs you were afraid to return are fine-free. That's right- all overdue fines will be forgiven the month of September. But there is a catch---each person is invited to donate a canned good at the library for the local food bank in lieu of your "over due book fee".

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Save the Date for Trick or Treat!!! -- The Town of St. Francisville will host Trick or Treat Down Main Street and in the city limits on Thursday, October 29, 2009 starting at 5:30pm! -- The Town is making accomodations since Homecoming at WFHS is on the 30th! WRITE IT DOWN AND SAVE THE DATE FOR ALL THE LITTLE GOBLINS!!

Road Closure for 6 Weeks -- La Timed Managers has reported that Delta Place Road in New Roads will be closed for approximately six weeks beginning on September 9th for Audubon Bridge Constructor, the joint venture building the John James Audubon Bridge to construct a new roadway. -- Delta Place Road will be closed to all traffic at the intersection of LA 10 and LA 1 in New Roads, LA. All traffic must choose an alternater route and can access Delta Place Road from LA 420.

Stay Warm This Winter & Help The Food Pantry While You Do It!
--The ladies from the "Feliciana Stitchers Quilt Guild" has made a beautiful quilt that is on display at the West Feliciana Historical Society Museum on Ferdinand Street, that is being raffled off. The proceeds will benefit the West Feliciana Food Pantry.
--Tickets are $1 each or 7 for $5 and can be purchased from any member of the Feliciana Stitchers, the Historical Society or at the Bank of St. Francisville. The raffle will take place on October 24, 2009 at 11:30am during the Friends of the Library Annual Book Sale at the St. Francisville Town Hall.
--Please purchase your tickets and help the Food Pantry Today!!

St. Francisville Chamber Sept. 08, 2009

'HOW TO ADDRESS EMPLOYEE ISSUES"

The Greater St. Francisville Chamber of Commerce is continuing to work for the businesses. One of the important committees that works for the Chamber is the Member Services Committee.

Glenn Thomas, committee chairman, and his enthusiastic committee has found another event to "help our businesses" grow and succeed.

A Training Workshop on "How to Address Employee Issues" will be presented on Wednesday, September 30, 2009 at 11:45 to 1:00pm at the Bank of St. Francisville Board Room, 5700 Commerce Street in St. Francisville (across the street from the bank).

The topics will include:
* Learn a systematic approach for addressing employee performance problems

* Learn interaction techniques for addressing and improving performance

* Practice by participating in role play exercises

To reserve your place at the workshop- Please contact Suzette Daniel at 225-635-0047. Limited Seating Only!

NO ADMISSION FEE TO ATTEND AND LUNCH WILL BE PROVIDED!

Call today and get those employee problems worked out!

Quilt Raffle for Food Pantry

The ladies from the "Feliciana Stitchers Quilt Guild" has made a beautiful quilt that is on display at the West Feliciana Historical Society Museum on Ferdinand Street, that is being raffled off. The proceeds will benefit the West Feliciana Food Pantry.

Tickets are $1 each or 7 for $5 and can be purchased from any member of the Feliciana Stitchers, the Historical Society or at the Bank of St. Francisville. The raffle will take place on October 24, 2009 at 11:30am during the Friends of the Library Annual Book Sale at the St. Francisville Town Hall.

Please purchase your tickets and help the Food Pantry Today!!

Farmer's Market Open Thursdays

The Farmer's Market is still open on Thursdays at the Fair Barn! There is still fresh produce, delicious baked goods and beautiful fresh flowers available. The market is open on Thursdays from noon until 5pm. Go by and support our local farmers.

Book Amnesty Month

September is Book Amnesty Month at West Feliciana Parish Library. This means those books and DVDs you were afraid to return are fine-free. That's right- all overdue fines will be forgiven the month of September. But there is a catch---each person is invited to donate a canned good at the library for the local food bank in lieu of your "over due book fee".

Thursday, September 10- Come by the Library to meet Author Sara Morgan. She will read from her new book- No Limits: How I Escaped the Clutches of Corporate America to Live the Self-Employed Life of My Dreams. This fun program begins a 6pm.

Tuesday, September 15- Teen Only Open Mic. All teens are invited to this event "Only for Teens" from 7pm-8pm. Bring a poem, slam, play an instrument- it's all good! The rules are: 10 minutes and a microphone, appropriateness for a public audience, and don't be shy.

The library is open 9-7 Monday through Thursday, 9-6 on Friday and 9-1 on Saturday. Please call 225-635-3364 for more information.

DAR Observes Constitution Week

Constitution Week is September 17-23
This year celebrates the 222nd anniversary of the signing of the United States Constitution.

On Thursday, September 17th at 3:00pm, the Alexander Stirling Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution asks that all individuals, churches, schools, governmental and patriotic organizations join in "Bells Across America" by ringing bells with other Americans nationwide to honor the Constitution.

Show your PRIDE!

Save the Date for Trick or Treat!!!

The Town of St. Francisville will host Trick or Treat Down Main Street and in the city limits on Thursday, October 29, 2009 starting at 5:30pm!

The Town is making accomodations since Homecoming at WFHS is on the 30th!

WRITE IT DOWN AND SAVE THE DATE FOR ALL THE LITTLE GOBLINS!!

Road Closed for 6 Weeks!
La Timed Managers has reported that Delta Place Road in New Roads will be closed for approximately six weeks beginning on September 9th for Audubon Bridge Constructor, the joint venture building the John James Audubon Bridge to construct a new roadway.
Delta Place Road will be closed to all traffic at the intersection of LA 10 and
LA 1 in New Roads, LA. All traffic must choose an alternater route and can access Delta Place Road from LA 420.