The deadline for the 2011 Buyer's Guide is Friday, November 19th.  If you plan to purchase an ad for the directory, PLEASE get that to us asap!

United Christian Church Fall Festival
11/13/2010

Thanksgiving
11/25/2010

Christmas Crafts & Parade
12/04/2010

4th Quarter Business Social
12/09/2010

Tuesday, October 26, the Chamber held a luncheon to give the public more of an understanding about the proposed amendments that were on the ballot Tuesday. There were some very good questions asked from the floor and hopefully the attendees left with a better understanding of what the verbiage in the amendments meant.

Don't forget to honor a veteran on Thursday, September 11th.  We are very fortunate to live in a free country and we need to recognize the fact that our military, and the grace of God, are the reasons for our freedom.

The newest member of the Chamber Board of Directors is Dennis Collins with Collins Realty Group. Dennis moved from New Jersey to Titusville, Florida in 1983 and obtained his Real Estate license in 1987 and Community Association Management license in 1988. In 1991, Dennis and his wife moved into their newly built home where they were among the first residents of New Town of Viera. Having seen that area of Brevard County undergo unprecedented growth, complete with inadequate roads, traffic jams, overcrowded schools and out of reach home prices,they began searching for a small town with great people and a lot of potential. They found what they call a hidden jewel – Macclenny where Dennis opened Collins Realty Group, Inc., a full-service real estate and property management firm.

Dennis is  a member of the Macclenny Lions Club (Past President 2009-2010), Baker County Chamber of Commerce, and the City of Macclenny Zoning and Adjustment Board. He is also involved with Florida Economic Development Council (FEDCO) and the Cornerstone of Regional Development and its partners in Baker, Clay, Duval, Flagler, Nassau, Putman and St. Johns counties. He is a past member of the Kiwanis and Rotary Clubs of Baker County.

Our second annual Trick or Treat on Main Street was held Saturday, October 30 from 2:00-4:00 pm with  18 businesses participating. Well over 100 children were given candy from the participating businesses.  If you are on Main Street or fairly close, let us know next year if you would like to participate in this event. The kiddies are just too cute, and the parents are appreciative that the event is held in a good area where the kids are safe.

The Chamber of Commerce will be having Punch and Cookies with Santa Saturday, December 4 from 3:00-5:00 pm.  Bring your kids and/or grandkids in to sit on Santa's knee and receive a bag of goodies. While they are in line, you can enjoy some punch and cookies!! If any Chamber members are willing to help with baking a few dozen cookies, let me know.

The Jacksonville Community Council Inc. has a poster on the wall with the following "rules of conduct" for their meetings.  We thought it was interesting and wanted to share it with you.