Friday, September 4, 2009

News from the Greater Chapin Chamber of Commerce for September 1, 2009 - Chapin SC Area Information

News from the Greater Chapin Chamber of Commerce……September 1, 2009

SEPTEMBER MEMBERS MEETING
Tuesday, September 15, 2009, at 6 p.m.
 General Information Services (GIS)
917 Chapin Road, Chapin
Food & Beverages, Networking & Fun

In this newsletter………
*  Chapin Chamber Awards Gala
*  News from Rusty Anchor
*  Chapin Sertoma Club holding Oyster Roast
*  Note Seller Connection
*  Palmetto Artists Series
*  Reminders
 -  H&R Block Tax Course-now enrolling
 -  Rotary Charity Golf Classic-Sept.14
 -  Lake Murray Association Public Meetings
 -  Foundations of Investing’ Seminar
 -  SCORE presents ‘Buying or Selling a Business’
 -  American Kennel Club Dog Show

CHAPIN CHAMBER AWARDS GALA
     Ready to get involved? We're seeking volunteers to serve on our Gala Committee.  We have a great group of people, but need a few more. 
     The Chamber Awards Gala & Auction will be held this year on November 20th at Columbia Conference Center, and will be a great event! Please call or email Laura if you can help out.

NEWS FROM RUSTY ANCHOR  Open Wednesday through Sunday and located on beautiful Lake Murray, the Rusty Anchor Restaurant offers a picturesque and unique lakeside dining experience. Specializing in fresh seafood, the Rusty Anchor serves favorites from the land as well as the sea. Adjacent to the restaurant is the Quarterdeck, which offers live entertainment, a cool drink, and a light bite menu for afternoon boaters.
     Daily Specials:
Wednesday - All you can eat Popcorn Shrimp 14.99
Thursday - All you can eat Fried Flounder 15.99
Sunday - All you can eat Salt & Pepper Catfish 15.99
     For a complete entertainment schedule, more specials, menus, and directions, please call 803-749-1555 or visit www.MyRustyAnchor.com

CHAPIN SERTOMA CLUB HOLDING ANNUAL OYSTER ROAST FUNDRAISER
Monday, October 12th
, Reunion Park in Little Mountain
from 7:00-9:00 pm.
    
Tickets are $25 per person and include oysters and catfish stew. Tea will be provided, but participants are encouraged to bring the beverage of their choice.  Tickets will be on sale for a shotgun raffle too.
     Tickets are available from all Chapin Sertoma members or call to reserve your tickets prior to Wednesday, October 7th @ 932-9002.
NOTE SELLER CONNECTION
      Note Seller Connection provides a unique link between people with notes to sell and the qualified investors who buy them.  When you list your real estate notes you could receive real offers quickly from some of the industry's top buyers.  If you are receiving payments on any type real estate note, promissory note or private loan, I can help !
     Note Seller Connection is locally owned and operated by Doug Shealy, who is committed to helping you get competitive bids and industry leading service.
    Call him at 877-734-2572 or visit my web site at www.notesellerconnection.com 
PALMETTO ARTIST SERIES TO BEGIN THIS SEPTEMBER IN IRMO
     The Palmetto Artist Series will return to Irmo with six performances in 2009 and 2010. “Our goal is to offer high-caliber presenters without it costing a fortune for the average family,” said Marc Rattray, St. Andrews Presbyterian’s Director of Worship and Arts.
     Saturday, Sept. 12 - Raleigh Ringers, an internationally-acclaimed handbell choir, showcase their unique interpretations of sacred, secular, and popular music. 7:30 P.M.
     November 21,  7:30 pm -      Keith and Kristyn Getty.  Known for their modern hymns such as In Christ Alone and The Power of the Cross, the duo and their band will play a rare local concert.
     December 12 and 13, 6 pm - ‘The Many Moods of Christmas”
     February 5, 2010, 7:30 pm. - The Keyboards of Praise Piano Duo Sharon Hudson Rattray and Allison Hudson Hilbish, joined by Matthew Jones for an evening of classics and beloved hymns.
     March 12, 7:30 pm - Christian comedian Charles Marshall is both family-friendly and funny.
     April 24, 7:30 pm - The King’s Brass. Three trumpets, three trombones, a tuba, keyboards, and percussion combine to create an innovative performance.
     All performances take place at St. Andrews Presbyterian Church at 6952 St. Andrews Road, Columbia, S.C. Prices range from $10 to $15 per performance (“The Many Moods of Christmas” is free) and season passes are $45. Please visit http://www.sapc.net/pas for more information or to buy tickets. They can also be purchased at the church office between 9 AM and 5 PM or by calling 732-2273 (ext. 210).  The series is co-sponsored by Columbia Conference Center, Bank Meridian, BlueCross BlueShield, Irmo News, Comfort Services of the Midlands, and South Carolina Internal Medicine Associates.

AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB DOG SHOW
     Columbia Kennel Club is hosting the American Kennel Club Dog Show in Aiken, April 24 and 25, 2010. We are looking for Trophy Sponsors.  Donations will go towards Best In Show Trophy both days and the Group 1 Winners which determines the Best in Show.  Sponsors listed in AKC Premium List for Dog Show that goes out to thousands of people across the US.
     Level 1 ____ $50.00      Level 2 ____ $100.00 - posted on www.columbiakennelclub.org.
     Level 3 ____ $200.00 – your business will be posted on www.columbiakennelclub.org and a banner will be hung at dog show advertising your business as a sponsor.
     Last April there were over 300 dogs entered and 89 puppies entered. 
     If you would like to advertise your business, please send a check to Columbia Kennel Club,   1200 Seminole Way, Lugoff, SC 29078 Attention Bill Stewart – Trophy Sponsor


REMINDERS

H&R BLOCK TAX COURSE- NOW ENROLLING
     H&R Block now enrolling for this year's tax course. Call 1-800-HRBLOCK or www.hrblock.com to enroll.

CHAPIN ROTARY'S 15TH ANNUAL CHARITY GOLF CLASSIC
     Monday, September 14th at Timberlake Country Club. 
(i) Enter or play on a team
(ii) Be a tournament or hole sponsor
(iii) Be an event T-shirt sponsor
(iv) Donate a gift/prize
(v) Buy a "Polio Eradication Ball Drop" ticket (the latter helps fund the completion of Rotary International's multi-year effort to eliminate polio worldwide).
     Please Jim Johnston at 345-3400 or John LaFond at 345-1307.
LAKE MURRAY ASSOCIATION PUBLIC MEETINGS
     The Lake Murray Association is holding two public meetings open to the public and will be held Sept. 22 at St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, St. Andrews Road; and Nov. 17 at Macedonia Lutheran Church in Prosperity.
     Rebecca Spratlin of DHEC will talk about ways to help prevent pollutants and runoffs in the lake.  Bill Argentieri, of SCE&G, will talk about the re-licensing with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.

September 15 - ”FOUNDATIONS OF INVESTING” SEMINAR
     Harry E. Cromer III, an Edward Jones financial advisor in Chapin, is hosting a free 60-minute educational seminar titled "Foundations of Investing" seminar at 6PM September 15th.
     Fear of the unknown sometimes prevents people from investing in the future. Developing an understanding of the basics simplifies the process of getting started in an investment program. This seminar addresses needs of new investors as well as those needing a refresher.
    During the seminar, participants will learn more about:
• The key features of bonds, stocks and mutual funds
• The importance of asset allocation
• The impact of inflation on your long-term goals.
     The seminar is free, but space is limited. To make a reservation, call Harry Cromer at 345-3272.
SCORE PRESENTS ‘BUYING OR SELLING A BUSINESS’
     A Small Business Guide to Buying or Selling a Business, presented by SCORE, providing useful and practical guidance for entrepreneurs seeking to buy an existing business for a fair price or owners seeking to sell their business for "top dollar." 
     September 15, 9:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.; Columbia Chamber of Commerce building, 930 Richland St.  More information and preregistration at www.scoremidlands.org or call (803) 765-5131.  Chapin area residents may also call the SCORE Chapin Branch Chair, John LaFond, at 345-1307.

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