Welcome New Members
Tyler Jefcoat
Care To Continue
Website
tyler@caretocontinue.com
Join Date: 06/13/2013
David Jones
DJones Designs
Website
david@djones-designs.com
Join Date: 06/13/2013
Dana Adams
Fred H Simonton III, DMD, PC
Website
officedrs@bellsouth.net
Join Date: 06/17/2013
Benny Nixon
Rainbow International of Athens
Website
benny.nixon@mail.rainbowintl.com
Join Date: 06/25/2013
August Calendar of Events
The Oconee County Mentor Program Wants YOU!
Mentors are needed for Oconee County students for the 2013-2043 school year! Training for new mentors will be held on August 8, 2013 at 5:30 PM at the Oconee Resource Council office. No special skills are needed, just a desire to serve as a role model and supporter for one of our terrific students! Your help is needed if we are to reach our goal of mentoring 75 students this year! Contact Pat Berger at mentor@oconeeconnection.org for further information.
Chamber members are urged to become involved by volunteering to mentor a student (grades K-12) or supporting the program through an annual or one-time contribution. Contributions are tax-deductible and your financial contribution will help provide training for mentors, publicize the program and manage the communication needed to grow and expand the program. Contact Ann or Pat at 706-769-4974 or Pat at mentor@oconeeconnection.org for more information.
Under the umbrella of the Oconee Area Resource Council, a local non-profit Family Connection partner, the Mentor Program has attracted volunteers from area businesses, the community, and the University of Georgia. The 2012-2013 program was made possible through its partnership with Oconee County Schools and the Oconee Sheriff’s Department as well as financial support from the United Way of NE Georgia, the Oconee Board of Commissioners, Georgia Power and the Oconee Chamber of Commerce.
“Having a mentor is more important than ever before. In many ways, being a kid today is tougher than ever before. An entire generation of young people...is in need of a friend, someone they can trust, an example they can follow.” - Michelle Obama-Jan. 26, 2011-National Mentoring Summit |
Fox's Pizza Den Named Business of the Quarter
Fox's Pizza Den Awarded
Business of the Quarter
The second Business of the Quarter award was given at the Network Lunch held at Thomas Cotton Gin. The winner for the 2nd quarter is Fox’s Pizza Den. This award is given to a business that's nominated by fellow Chamber members because of their great product or service, willingness to donate time and resources, as well as project a positive image in our community. Fox’s Pizza Den is very deserving of this award and was selected as the 2nd Quarter 2013 winner.
Kierstin Walton accepted the award and was given special recognition for her individual efforts and hard work. Kierstin and her husband, David, are a very valuable resource to the Chamber and are greatly appreciated for the work they do.
The Business of the Quarter award is given to Chamber members who meet the following
requirements:
- Must be a member in good standing of the
Oconee Chamber of Commerce
- Member must be in existence for a minimum of 2 years
- The member must project a positive image.
The management, tools, and materials utilized to conduct
the members business shall represent quality,and the business
dealings and reputation must be above reproach.
- The nominee must have donated resources
(time, talent, money, etc.) to the community
via projects, clubs, etc.
- A recipient for Business of the Quarter cannot be selected
more than once in a calendar year
As a winner of this award, Fox’s Pizza Den will be one of the finalists for the Chamber's Business of the Year award. This will be given at the Annual Meeting in January 2014. To nominate a business for this prestigious award, please contact the chamber for a Nomination Form. Fax the completed form to 706-769-7948, at the chamber office. These forms will also be available at the Chamber office and at many Chamber events throughout the year. This award is solely driven by fellow members and we need your help to continue to spotlight businesses that deserve special recognition.
Congratulations to Fox’s Pizza Den, and David and Kierstin Walton. You exemplify the above qualities
and the Chamber is happy to honor you with the 2nd quarter 2013 Business of the Quarter award.
Spotlight
Oconee County
Farm Bureau
Insurance Company
We are a full service insurance agency and are now offering new competitive rates and multi-line discounts on our Home and Auto policies. In addition to policies underwritten by Georgia Farm Bureau, we now offer policies written through Progressive, Travelers, and Foremost among many others to give our members access to the best coverage and rates.
Through Farm Bureau Bank, we offer farm equipment loans, auto financing and credit cards with lower rates.
Southern Farm Bureau Life Insurance Company offers competitive rates on Life Insurance, 401k Roll Over and IRAs.
Farm Bureau also offers John Hancock Long-term Care Insurance with the new benefit builder that allows you to purchase this valuable coverage at a more affordable rate
Whatever your Insurance need, we can take care of you! (706)769-0761
Julie Earnhart, Manager jsearnhart@gfb.org and
Michelle Burger, Agent cmburger@gfb.org
Come by and see us for a quote today! Our office is located at 1310 Greensboro Hwy near downtown Watkinsville. Business hours are 9-5 Monday through Friday.
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