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DIGITAL EDITION
December 19, 2014
Upcoming Public Events
(see articles & flyers for more!)
Now – Dec
27
Dec 20
Dec 22-23
Dec 25-26
Jan 14
Jan 30-31
Feb 7
European Masters –
Johnston Center
Troy Animal Rescue
Project - Downtown
Square
Santa at FNB Brundidge
City of Troy Offices Closed
Dave Ramsey
Annual Pike Piddlers
Storytelling Festival
Colley Senior Complex
Gala
Chamber Meetings & Events
Dec 25-26
Chamber Closed
Leadership Pike at Local Government Day
New Chamber Board Members
Congratulations to our new duly elected officers and directors.
The officers are: Chairman Bridget Riley, 1st Vice Chairman Jack
Worthington, 2nd Vice Chairman Chuck Carson, Sec/Treasure
Melissa Sanders, Past Chairman John Little. The newly
appointed and elected directors are: Jeff Railey, Whitney
Conrad, Jimmy Copeland and Jeremy Henderson. The new
officers and directors will assume office January 2015!
Shop Local
Shop local this holiday season. Support local retailers and
service providers by doing your holiday shopping with them.
Per sustainableconnections.org, every $100 you spend at a
local business $68 stays here recirculating in our community
supporting local jobs and reinvestment in our community.
Humbled Hearts
Hello Community! Join us as our Early Bird Blessings
Initiative for premature babies and families will deliver
stocking stuffers in December. Any baby item and/or
monetary contribution is needed and appreciated. Wages
for Wellness will begin in January and we would love for
fellow Chamber and community members to house
contribution containers until March, in order to help with
our student scholarship fund, free two day Nutrition
Seminar, free three day Wellness Clinic, and free two day
basketball camp. The first student scholarship will be
disbursed on awards day, to the esteemed winner.
Contact Dana Wilson for details regarding any program at:
334-722-0440 or [email protected]. Thank
you for serving with us!
Colley Senior Center
Pike County High School
Johnson Center for the Art
The Johnson Center for the Arts is proud to present Doug
Hawkins' incredible collection of art by European Masters
such as Van Gogh, Dali, Picasso, Renoir, Monet,
Rembrandt and more! The collection will be on display in
our Lower Gallery until December 27. It's an opportunity
you won't want to miss! January 8 - March 29, 2015:
Upper Level Galleries: University of Montevallo artists Ted
Metz, Sculptor and Scott Stephens, Printmaker. Both are
recipients of Arts Fellowships from the Alabama State
Council on the Arts Lower Level Galleries: Randy Gachet,
Sculptures and Installations; Gachet is on faculty of
Alabama School of Fine Arts; He is an Arts Fellowship
recipient from the Alabama State Council on the Arts.!
City of Troy
We Piddle Around Theatre
January 30 & 31, 2015: 9th Annual Pike Piddlers Storytelling Festival featuring nationally acclaimed
storytellers, Donald Davis, Barbara McBride-Smith, Tim Lowry and Josh Goforth. Tickets: Friday night,
supper and stories at the We Piddle Around Theater in Brundidge $25. Saturday storytelling concerts
at 10 a.m. ($10), 2 p.m. ($10) and 6:30 p.m. ($15) at the Troy Center Theater on the campus of Troy
University in Troy.
Keep Troy Beautiful
Charles Henderson Child Health Center
What is the best way to protect myself and my family from the flu?
Everyone 6 months of age or older should get the flu vaccine as
soon as it is available in your area. CDC recommends a three
pronged approach to fighting the flu:
x Get Vaccinated
x Take Everyday preventive actions to help stop the spread
of germs, and
x Take anti-viral medications to treat the flu illness if your
doctor prescribes them.
What are the “Everyday Preventive Actions” I can take to help stop
the spread of germs? There are steps you can take in your daily life to help protect you from getting the flu.
x Wash your hands often with soap and water.
o Rub hands together to make lather and scrub all surfaces for 20 seconds
o Rinse hands well under running water
o Dry hands well using a paper towel or air dry
o Use paper towel to turn off the faucet
x No soap and water? Use alcohol-based hand gel
o Apply gel to palm
o Rub the gel over all surfaces of hands and fingers until dry.
x Avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth. Germs spread this way.
x Try to avoid close contact with sick people.
x Practice good health habits. Get plenty of sleep and exercise, manage your stress, drink plenty of fluids, and eat
healthy food.
x Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Throw the tissue in the trash after you use
it.
x If you are sick with flu-like illness, stay home for at least 24 hours after your fever is gone without the use of
fever-reducing medicine.
Are there medications I can take to prevent getting the flu?
If you are healthy but exposed to a person with the flu, antiviral drugs can prevent you from getting sick. Antiviral
medications are prescription pills, liquids, or inhalers used to prevent or treat flu viruses. They are approved for adults
and children one year and older. There are four antiviral drugs approved for treating the flu in the United States
x oseltamivir (Tamiflu),
x zanamivir (Relenza),
x amantadine (Symmetrel), and
x rimantadine (Flumadine).
The sooner you are treated with an antiviral, the more likely it will prevent the flu. Antiviral drugs are 70% to 90%
effective at preventing the flu. Talk to your health care provider if you have concerns regarding the flu virus symptoms,
treatment, and prevention.
BUSINESS NEWS
Chick-fil-A
the confetti crate
Troy Antiques
Servepro
Tis the Season – For FIRES At SERVPRO® of
GREENVILLE, TROY and ANDALUSIA, no job is
too big and no question is too small. So when
fire or water damage strikes your home or
business, call on SERVPRO of (GTA) at (334371-7378). That’s where you’ll find a team of
specialist that’s faster to any-sized disaster. So
when the things that matter most are on the
line, make sure SERVPRO is too! Helping make
fire and water damage, “Like it never even
happened.”
LEGAL:
Franchises
are
independently owned and operated.
It is an exciting time of the year for Troy
Antiques! We have new arrivals daily of
fabulous and fascinating wonderful treasures.
We would like to share them with you! Come
by our store located at 66 W Court Square in
Downtown Troy!
We are also proud to announce that we have a
new
website!
Visit
us
at
http://www.troyantiques.net/! Be sure to sign
up for our newsletter by sending us a request
through our contact page!
BUSINESS NEWS
The Emporium
Whaley Pecan’s
We have new crop pecans and lots of new
candies for the holiday season. Come by our
office to see the new items. We are located
at 1101 Brundidge Blvd., a block behind the
Troy University building on Brundidge Blvd.
We look forward to seeing you.
Town & Country Flooring
The Emporium is located in downtown Troy, AL
and is the premier venue for weddings,
receptions and upscale events. This multiuse
facility may be rented for private parties,
business functions and holiday events.
First National Bank
Army Aviation Center
Federal Credit Union
Santa Claus is coming to Brundidge! Santa
Claus will be in the lobby of The First National
Bank on Monday, December 22nd from 1:00
pm until 4:00 pm and Tuesday, December 23rd
from 10:00 am until 1:00 pm. We will have a
photographer on site to take your picture which
we will print out for you while you wait. This
event is open to all and is free of charge.
For the latest news and information on The First
National Bank and the surrounding area find us
on Facebook at www.facebook.com/fnbbal or
follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/fnbbal.
Please call the Troy branch @ 670-0330 and
ask for Bridget, Amy or Ginger in the loan
department.
BUSINESS NEWS
Downtown Troy
BUSINESS NEWS
Milky Moo’s Sante Fe TB&T $1 million donation will further science and technology at Troy University - A $1 million donation by former U.S. Representative Terry Everett
will help advance Troy University’s new School of Science and Technology. The gift, unveiled during the University’s Board of Trustees meeting
Friday, will fund an eminent scholar faculty position for the College of Arts and Sciences school, set to launch in Spring 2015. “Science and
technology is so important,” said Everett. “I can’t think of a better thing on which to concentrate.” Everett, a Midland City High School
graduate and Dothan native, linked his interest in science and technology to his four-year hitch in the United States Air Force, where he was
assigned to the USAF Security Service’s 6901st Special Communication Group, serving as an analyst for the fledgling National Security
Administration. Later, he would champion such causes as the U2 spy plane in Congress, where he served on the Armed Services Committee as
ranking member of the Subcommittee on Strategic Forces, and on the Permanent Select Committee of Intelligence as ranking member of the
Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, among others. Following his Congressional career, Everett served on the Department of State’s
International Security Advisory Board. That genesis brought Everett into discussions with TROY Chancellor Dr. Jack Hawkins Jr., and the role
that University could play in the state with an expanded emphasis on science and technology, Dr. Hawkins said. In addition to the gift, Everett
has agreed to be a member of the School’s advisory board of industry leaders. Rinehart said the School would focus on five primary areas:
biomedical sciences; water resources and environmental science; manufacturing technology concentrating on aviation and automotive sectors;
food safety; and computer science with a focus on software development.
Troy University receives check for trails project in Janice Hawkins Park - Troy University today received a $5,000 check from the
Choctawhatchee, Pea and Yellow Rivers Watershed Management Authority to cover the cost of phase one of an ecological trail system and
outdoor classroom in Janice Hawkins Park on the Troy Campus. The funds were used to install a system of trails through the park using natural
materials and included signage to provide educational opportunities along the trail. Authority Executive Director Barbara Gibson and Authority
Board Chairman Jack Pelfrey and board member Alan Boothe presented the check to Dr. Jack Hawkins, Jr., Chancellor, Dr. Jim Bookout, Senior
Vice Chancellor of Finance and Business Affairs, and Mark Salmon, Director of the University’s Physical Plant. The walking trails were the latest
phase of the Janice Hawkins Park project. The park currently includes seating areas, walkways surrounded by plants and sculptures and an
amphitheater. Previous grants by the Authority have assisted in the elimination of invasive species of plants throughout the park.
Troy University Chancellor honored with Confucius Institute award - Dr. Jack Hawkins, Jr., Chancellor of Troy University, was one of nine
university chancellors worldwide and the only one in North America to receive the World Confucius Institute’s Individual Performance
Excellence Award during the World Confucius Institute Conference in Xiamen, China. The annual conference celebrated the 10th anniversary of
the Confucius Institute program, designed to promote Chinese language education and cultural awareness, and honored outstanding
contributions in both Confucius Institute of the Year awards and outstanding individual performances. Dr. Hawkins received the award from
Liu Yandong, Vice Premier of the State Council of the People’s Republic of China on behalf of the CI headquarters in Beijing. There are currently
475 Confucius Institutes worldwide, including 120 in the United States.
Troy University’s Hall School of Journalism and Communication ranked in top 10 by survey - Troy University’s Hall School of Journalism and
Communication has been ranked in the top 10 in the Radio Television Digital News Association’s 2014 Best College Journalism Schools survey.
The Hall School was ranked at No. 6 in the poll, which surveyed members of the Association, as well as news professionals through
TVWeek.com, to determine the top 20 schools. Dr. Jeff Spurlock, Director of the Hall School of Journalism and Communication, said the
ranking represents the quality of the programs offered and the hard work of the School’s dedicated faculty and students. Since opening its
doors more than 40 years ago, the Hall School of Journalism and Communication has developed a strong reputation for preparing students in a
high quality, academically rigorous program that includes a combination of classroom instruction and hands-on experience. The Hall school
offers majors in multimedia journalism, broadcast journalism or communication arts. Public relations, advertising, media performance,
photojournalism and sports information contracts are also offered. In addition, the Hall School also offers a Master’s degree in Strategic
Communications. Students in the Hall School benefit from hands-on experience through opportunities to work with student media, including
The Tropolitan, the University’s student newspaper; Troy University Public Radio; and TrojanVision, the University’s television station that
includes three live, student-run newscasts a day.
Amy Owens wins Vergil Parks McKinley Award at Troy University - Amy Owens, departmental secretary in the School of Nursing at Troy
University, has won the University’s Vergil Parks McKinley Award. Owens, who has been employed by the University since 2009, received the
award from Dr. John Dew, Senior Vice Chancellor for Student Services and Administration, during the University’s annual Christmas luncheon
on the Troy Campus. Owens was nominated by Dr. John Miller, associate dean of the College of Health and Human Services. The McKinley
Award is the highest honor that Troy University gives to a non-faculty staff member. It is presented quarterly to an employee who has
demonstrated outstanding attitude, innovation and work ethic. The award was established by the late John McKinley, former Texaco CEO, in
honor of his father, Vergil Parks .
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You have a strong bank behind you.
Change Your Money.
CHANGE YOUR LIFE.
Applying God’s word to your money...
This nine-week class will show you how to get rid of debt,
manage your money, spend and save wisely, and more!
support
control
instruction
guidance
tools
plan
action
enthusiasm
encouragement
class details
January 14th at 6:30pm at First United Methodist Church downtown
Troy. It a great way to learn to take control of God's money and not
let it take control of you. Administered by Kenny and Rachel Green.
Call Kenny with any questions or to sign up at 334-672-1982. Cost
of materials is $99.
Chamber Mission
The mission of the Pike County Chamber of Commerce, Inc. is to serve as a leader and catalyst in
planning, promoting, and supporting programs and services that foster a favorable business
climate and improve the quality of life in Pike County.
Find Us on Facebook!
Find the Chamber on Facebook, www.facebook.com/pikecountycoc and check on our website for
community calendar events. Let us know by liking us!
Join a Chamber Committee
We are very interested in having a broad representation of our membership on all of our chamber
committees. It you or an employee have an interest in volunteering, please call us at 566-2294.
E-Blast
Is there someone else in your office that you would like to have receive our chamber member information?
Please send us their name and e-mail address.
If you would like to have your sale, event or announcement included in our Friday email blast, please submit
your ad to [email protected] by 12:00 noon Wednesday each week! We will rerun ads with date
sensitive events, but all other ads need to have new content each week or it will not be run. (Chamber
Members Only) Please submit in plain text similar to what you see in this issue. Event Logo’s and pictures
are also welcome.
Pike County Chamber of Commerce
101A East Church Street
PO Box 249
Troy, AL 36081
(334) 566-2294
www.pikecoc.com