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Chilton County Chamber of Commerce, P.O. Box 66, Clanton, AL 35046 Email: info@chiltonchamberonline.com

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

Calendar of eventsMarch 22 Open houseTrillum Apartment Homes, 4:30- 6 p.m.

March 27 Board meetingChamber Offi ce, 5:15 p.m.

April 3 Chamber luncheon FUMC Activity Center, NoonSpeaker: Brian Stilwell, Clanton Police Cheif

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CHAMBER BOARD of DIRECTORSJanice HullPresidentHull & Russell, P.C.

Peggy HallVice PresidentRealtySouth

Mollie SmelleySecretary/Treasurer

Britt CulpepperChairman of the BoardPeoples Southern Bank

Justin AveretteThe Clanton Advertiser

Jannette BrasherMutual Savings Credit Union

Marilyn ColsonDept. of Human Resources

Tommy GlasscockLeCroy Career Tech

Dr. Lisa GreenJemison Eye Care

Dr. Maurice Lyn20/20 Eye Care

Chris MillardAllstate

Ronnie PorterAlabama Power Co.

Mary Mell SmithClanton City Council

Kurt WallaceState Representative

Susie WilliamsJohnson and Associates Realty

LETTER FROM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

HERE IS A GOOD QUESTION: Why should I continue to support my Chamber of Commerce?

Here is the answer:1. The Chamber is the front door to

our community, the first impression many new residents, visitors or businesses get when they come here.2. We assist new businesses in their

formation, marketing and publicity and in

establishing vital contacts in this market.3. We provide networking

opportunities, resources and services.4. We promote and assist economic

development.5. We exist to help businesses grow

and prosper.6. We provide learning opportunities

via seminars, forums and interesting speakers.(To be continued in the April Newsletter)

Mike RobertsonExecutive Director

THE STORE on Old Tuscaloosa Hwy, McCalla, AL held its grand opening ceremony on Feb. 23, 2012.

This new addition to Wadsworth Oil Company of Clanton is an eco-friendly service station and convenience store that employs a variety of measures

such as energy-efficient fixtures, recycled materials as well as water and landscape preservation.

“This will be the first such store in Alabama” said Jim Wadsworth, president of Wadsworth Oil.

John Roper, executive director of Alabama Chapter

of the U.S. Green Building Council believes Wadsworth is breaking new ground by applying this approach to a convenience store.

Congratulations to Jim and his team on this environmentally friendly approach to a building project.

CHAMBER MEMBER SPOTLIGHT

This Chamber Member Spotlight will be a regular feature in our newsletter. If you would like for your business to be featured here, please email a picture and text to info@chiltonchamberonline.com, and we will include it in an upcoming edition.

WADSWORTH OIL OPENS ECO-FRIENDLY STORE

Ribbon cutting at the opening of new offices for Child Protect Children’s Advocacy Center.

United Way Kick-off Luncheon at Alabama Power Conference Center.

Wadsworth Oil Company and BP support the Chilton County United Way with a generous donation.

Jim Byard Jr., director of the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs, accepts Heaton Candy at the Chamber luncheon

from Chamber President Janice Hull of Hull & Russell accounting firm.

CHAMBER HAPPENINGS

CHAMBER BITS AND PIECES

CHAMBER AMBASSADORS

Thanks to the Chamber Ambassadors who make our events a great success!

Andrea FanninAmy JonesAnn BakerAnn MimsAnne TaddickenBrian DoveyCalvin BinionCharlotte KelleyChristy MendozaDanny Carter

Darlene RiceGlenda StrengthGordon SmelleyHarold JarmanHelen BlackmonJason CalhounJulia CulpepperKara HuntKatie PettyKevin CorleyLarry CulpepperLloyd NutterOcie DeVaughnPam PriceSherry CoxVanessa McKinneyVickie P. MoseleyMary Beth Wyatt

NEW MEMBERS

Real Estate AssociatesMack Bingham2003 7th St. NorthClanton, AL 35045205-755-5450info@propertyofalabama.com

Dr. Haritha RamasastryGastroenterologyHealth Access Center1006 Lay Dam Rd.Clanton, AL 35045205-280-3360

Cafe FirenzeYance McLeroy200 Town MartClanton, AL 35045205-755-8055

Kyle and Kristen Mims35 Co. Rd. 1060Clanton, AL 35045205-646-3657

Trinity Episcopal ChurchBill King – Rector503 Second Ave. S.205-755-3339trinityclanton@att.net

DID YOU KNOW?WHO PAYS INCOME TAXES AND HOW MUCH?

TAX YEAR 2009__________________________________________________________________________________________

Percentiles Ranked By AGI Percentage of Federal Personal Income Tax Paid__________________________________________________________________________________________

Top 1% 36.73

Top 5% 58.66

Top 10% 70.47

Top 25% 87.30

Top 50% 97.75

Bottom 50% 2.25__________________________________________________________________________________________ Note: AGI is Adjusted Gross Income = Source: Internal Revenue Service

Happiness is not a matter of good fortune or worldly possessions. It’s a mental attitude. It comes from appreciating what we have, instead of being miserable about what we don’t have. It’s so simple...yet so hard for the human mind to comprehend.

– John Luther

CHAMBER BITS AND PIECES

Platinum$2,000 and up

•Alabama Power Co.•AT&T

•Central Alabama Electric Co-op•The Clanton Advertiser

•Dr. Jim Driggars•Peoples Southern Bank

Gold$1,500 - $1,999

•Baptist Health Systems•Hull & Russell, P.C.

•McKinnon Toyota-Nissan

Silver$1,000 -$1,499

•CRH North America•Lemak Sports Medicine

Bronze$500 - $900

•Alagasco•Durbin Farms Market•Heaton Pecan Farm•Martin Funeral Home

•Southfirst Bank

Copper$100 - $499

•Chilton Medical Center•Clanton Furniture

•Giles Cooling and Heating•Heart of Dixie Parts and Equipment

•Inn of Clanton•Mutual Savings Credit Union

•Peachtree Bank•Personnal Appearance Catering

•Wadsworth Oil

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

CORPORATE SPONSORSThanks to our corporate sponsors for their extraordinary support. Your financial gifts ensure that your Chamber can sponsor initiatives such as: the Peach Jam Jubilee, Chilton Leadership, Farm-City, Shop Chilton County First, Community

Spirit Award and Business Member of the Year Award.

The Chilton County Chamber of Commerce is organized to advance economic growth and prosperity, to promote a healthy business climate and to enhance

the quality of life for all citizens.

PEACH JAM 2012

The Peach Jam is right around the corner and our entertainment headliners this year will be THE GLOW BAND OF ATLANTA.

GLOW is about crystal clear vocals, dazzling harmony, and perfectly balanced instrumentation In other words...unparalleled musicianship. This state-of-the-art production delivers a fantastic, clean sound where vocals, harmony, and music are presented in near CD-quality at just the right volume. . .every single time.

GLOW is comprised of seven of the best musicians and vocalists in the Southeast. Fronted

by three outstanding singers, Tim, Lina, and Brittany, the GLOW musicians make magic with the sounds of guitar, bass, saxophone, violin, and drums.

For an interesting mix, instrumentation includes violin, mandolin, Ewee, sax, and Zen Drum (electronic percussion).

Mark your calendar

for the 8th annual Peach Jam Jubilee on Friday evening, June 29 at Clanton City Park. This year’s event will be bigger and better than ever.

DON’T MISS IT!

GLOW BAND COMING TO 8TH ANNUAL PEACH JAM

PHOTOS FROM THEGLOWBAND.COM