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On May 26, 2016, owner, Anna Selph celebrated the opening of Merle Norman Cosmetics

of McRae with a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony. Merle Norman Cosmetics of McRae is located

at 19 S. First Ave.; McRae-Helena,

GA (inside Heart of Dixie Antique

Mall & Shoppes). Phone: (229)

868-2099.

Merle Norman Cosmetics is a

2016 Member of the Telfair

County Chamber of Commerce.

Ribbon was donated by

CJs Flowers and Gifts.

Special points of interest:

Merle Norman Cosmetics of

McRae

Sponsorship Opportunities

Fireworks & Concert

Fireworks/Concert Sponsors

Summer Reading Program

Flag Retirement Ceremony

Color Run

Raffle

Summer Youth Fest

Workmore School Reunion

Chamber Membership Infor-

mation

Telfair County, GA

Telfair County Chamber of Commerce

9 East Oak Street McRae-Helena, GA 31055

(229) 868-6365 rogers@telfairco.org

www.telfairco.org

June 2016

A Publication of the Telfair County Chamber of Commerce

Believe that anything is Possible

with the right Attitude

and Telfair can be Successful

Be willing to Serve

and to be Involved.

Get On board

and Never give Up

Merle Norman Cosmetics of McRae

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2016 God & Country Fireworks Show and Concert

Sponsorship Opportunities The 2016 God & Country Fireworks Show & Concert will be held on July 9, 2016 at the Telfair County Recreation Complex. Concert will feature local artist Lance Stinson & Kori Spires. This event will be

held at the Telfair County Recreation Complex located at 408 E. Oak St. McRae-Helena, GA.

To be a sponsor of the Annual Fireworks Show & Concert, please check one of the following and return this form along with payment to:

Telfair County Chamber of Commerce 9 East Oak St.

McRae-Helena, GA 31055 (Make checks payable to the Telfair County Chamber of Commerce)

Sponsor Name ____________________________________________________________ Mailing Address ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ Physical Address ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ Phone ____________________________________________________________ Website: ____________________________________________________________

(Description of Sponsorship Levels listed on the following page) _____Patriotic Level $1,000 _____Red, White & Blue Level $ 500 _____Spirited Level $ 250 _____Proud Level $ 100 _____Grateful Level: Less than $100 Thank you for your continued support of the Telfair County Chamber of Commerce! For more information contact Paula Rogers Anderson at (229) 868-6365 or by email at rogers@telfairco.org.

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Description of the God & Country Fireworks Show and Concert Sponsorship Levels

1: Patriotic Level - $1000 Inclusion in all event newspaper ads with name; contact info; website (must be received by June 20 to be included in newspaper ads)

Inclusion in all event digital listings: (Chamber website and social media) with name; logo; contact info; link to company website

Inclusion in all event listings in Chamber newsletters with name; logo; contact info; website

Group banner listing (during event): name only (Email logo to rogers@telfairco.org)

2: Red, White & Blue Level - $500 Inclusion in all event newspaper ads with name; contact info (must be received by June 20 to be included in newspaper ads)

Inclusion in all event digital listings: (Chamber website and social media) with name; contact info without website listing

Inclusion in all event listings in Chamber newsletters with name; logo; contact info without website listing

Group banner listing (at event): name only (Email logo to rogers@telfairco.org)

3: Spirited Level - $250

Inclusion in all event newspaper ads with name only (must be received by June 20 to be included in newspaper ads)

Inclusion in all event digital listings: (Chamber website & social media) name only

Group banner listing (at event): name only

Inclusion in all event listings in Chamber newsletters with name only 4: Proud Sponsor - $100

Inclusion in all event newspaper ads with name only (must be received by June 20 to be included in newspaper ads)

Inclusion in all event listings on Chamber website with name only

Group banner listing (at event): name only

Inclusion in all event listings in Chamber newsletters with name only

5: Grateful Level: Less than $100

Inclusion in all event newspaper ads with name only (must be received by June 20 to be included to be included in newspaper ads)

Group banner listing (at event): name only

Inclusion in all event listings in Chamber newsletters with name only

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GOD & COUNTRY

FIREWORKS SHOW AND CONCERT

Publication Date

Saturday

July 9 Telfair County Recreation Complex

408 E. Oak St. / McRae-Helena, GA

Lance Stinson

Kori Spires

Concert 7 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.

Flag Raising &

Retirement Ceremony

8 p.m.

Fireworks Show 9:30 p.m.

Free Admission

Concessions Available

Bring a Lawn Chair

More Information:

229-868-6365

www.telfairco.org

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Husqvarna Outdoor Products P.O. Box 55370 263 E. Oak St. McRae-Helena, GA 31055 229-868-5641 www.husqvarna.com

SPONSORS

God & Country Fireworks Show and Concert July 9, 2016

1st Franklin Financial Corporation

Ryals Drug Store

Southern Charm

Telfair Enterprise

Cedar Lane Supper Club

Farmers Home Furniture

Little Ocmulgee EMC

McRae Coca Cola

McRae Subway

Telfair Forest Products

CCA-McRae Correctional Facility P.O. Box 55368 McRae-Helena, GA 31055 (229) 868-7778

City of McRae-Helena 25 S. First Ave. McRae-Helena, GA. 31055 (229) 868-6051 www.mcrae-helena.org

McRae-Helena Fire Department 63 W. Oak St. McRae-Helena, GA 31055 (229) 868-2082

Cub/Boy Scout Troop

#536

McRae-Helena Police

Department

Telfair County Recre-

ation Department

Telfair County Sher-

iff’s Office

The Cannon Law Firm, LLC

P.O. Box 55270

30 E. MLK JR Blvd

McRae-Helena, GA 31055

(229) 868-6065

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2016 Summer

Reading Program

at the

Telfair County

Public Library 101 W. College St.

McRae-Helena, GA

Theme: On Your Mark, Get Ready, READ!

For more information: (229) 868-2978

You are invited to attend a

Flag Retirement & Flag

Raising Ceremony June 10, 2016

11 a.m.

Location: Hudson Hill Outreach Ministries

(formerly known as Jaybird Springs) 1221 Jay Bird Springs Rd.

Chauncey, GA

This event is hosted by: Hudson Hill Outreach Ministries, the McRae

American Legion and the Dublin American Legion

For more information: (229) 315-8677

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1:00 p.m. on the

following dates:

June 7

June 14

June 21

June 28

The City of McRae-Helena is hosting its first annual

Color Run on October 1, 2016.

Runners will start at the Telfair Center for the Arts,

race down the Helena Walking Trail, and jog through

McRae-Helena neighborhoods - becoming more and

more colorful with every mile. Runners, joggers, and

walkers are all welcome.

For more information contact:(229) 868-6051 or like

them on Facebook at:

www.facebook.com/CityofMcRaeHelena

Stay tuned for more details and a registration link!

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Telfair County Chamber of Commerce

Push Mower Raffle

$1 Donation per Ticket

For a Chance to Win One of Two Push Lawn Mowers

Tickets can be purchased from the

Telfair County Chamber of Commerce, Southern Star Grill, Paula Anderson, Lee Cannon,

Ora Cooper, Ruthie Jackson, Laura Kirk, Matt Singleton, Eric Smith, Laura Smith, Larry

Wells, Jana Williams

For more information: (229) 868-6365

Drawing will be held July 9, 2016 at 8:30 p.m.

at the God & Country Fireworks Show and Concert

Summer Youth Fest

June 18, 2016 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Telfair County Recreation Complex

408 W. Oak St. McRae-Helena, GA

Free to all ages but children under 13 must be

accompanied by an adult.

Sports ~ Entertainment ~ Music ~ Food

More Info: Rose Crawford (229) 868-7601 Sonya Crawford (229) 315-4971 Mike Harrelson (229) 315-6241

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WORKMORE

SCHOOL REUNION

DATE: SATURADAY,

JUNE 25TH. 2016

PLACE: JACKSONVILLE COMMUNITY

HOUSE (LIONS CLUB BUILDING ON 117)

TIME: 10:30 A.M. UNTIL

LUNCH WILL BE SERVED AROUND 12:30

BRING A COVERED DISH.

PLATES, CUPS, NAPKINS AND SILVER

WARE WILL BE FURNISHED.

PLEASE MAKE PLANS TO COME AND EN-

JOY THE DAY.

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Invest in the growth of your Business and Telfair County TODAY!

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2016 Annual Membership Rates (Valid January 1 to December 31, 2016)

Churches $ 75

Civic Organizations $ 75

Educational Facilities $350

Financial Institutions $350

Health Institutions $350

Individuals $ 25

Industry Level I $125 (1-50 Employees) Industry Level II $175 (51-499 Employees) Industry Level III $500 (500 plus Employees) Professional Services $125

Retail Level I $125 (1-50 Employees) Retail Level II $175 (51-499 Employees) Retail Level III $500 (500 plus Employees) Utility Companies $250

Show Your Passion for Telfair County

Join the Telfair County Chamber of Commerce

Let the Chamber work for you! Reasons to Join

Savings Chamber members could qualify for discounts on commercial property/equipment insurance Chamber members that participate in the “Drugs Don’t Work Program” may qualify for discounts on worker’s comp insurance premiums

Exposure Chamber Newsletter Announcements Brochure/Rack Card Courtesy Display Referrals Website Listings Facebook Announcements Ribbon Cuttings/Grand Openings Relocation Guides & Resources

Economic Development Membership supports the Chamber’s economic development efforts with the State Economic Development offices and local Development Authorities

Tourism Development Membership supports the Chamber’s efforts in promoting tourism throughout the county for shopping, dining, events, festivals and attractions.

Telfair County Chamber of Commerce Meeting of the Board of Directors

2016 Monthly Meeting Schedule

Date Time

January 12, 2016 5:30 p.m.

February 9, 2016 5:30 p.m.

February 25, 2016 (Annual Banquet) 6:30 p.m.

(Location: Telfair Co. Recreation Building)

March 8, 2016 5:30 p.m.

April 12, 2016 5:30 p.m.

May 10, 2016 5:30 p.m.

June 14, 2016 5:30 p.m.

July, 2016 No meeting scheduled

August 9, 2016 5:30 p.m.

September 13, 2016 5:30 p.m.

October 11, 2016 5:30 p.m.

November 8, 2016 5:30 p.m.

December, 2016 No meeting scheduled

All regular monthly meetings of the

Telfair County Chamber of Commerce

Board of Directors are held at the Telfair

County Chamber of Commerce Office

located at 9 East Oak St., McRae-Helena,

GA unless otherwise indicated.

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Access Loan Company of Telfair A.L. Spaulding-Barnes Funeral Home ALS Telfair Perlis, LLP Altman Eye Clinic Bank of Lumber City Cedar Lane Supper Club Citizens Bank and Trust City of Lumber City City of McRae-Helena City of Milan City of Milan Development Authority City of Scotland CL Defense Colony Supply, LLC Community Health Care Systems, Inc. Construction Materials Services Inc. Crossroads City Antiques & Flea Market Curry Management Corp. Cuttin Up Beauty Salon Development Authority of Telfair County Eastman Pediatric Clinic d/b/a New Life Pediatric El Aguila Mexican Restaurant El Patron Mexican Restaurant Farmers Home Furniture First Franklin Financial Corporation Georgia Department of Labor-Eastman Career Center Georgia Power Golden Peanut Company, LLC Griffin’s Warehouse-McRae Heart of Dixie Antique Mall & Shoppes Heart of GA RESA WIOA Heart of GA United Way Hilliard & Milton Hofstadter & Associates, Inc. Huddle House # 226 Husqvarna Outdoor Products JE Drywall, Inc. Job Training Unlimited Little Ocmulgee EMC Little Ocmulgee Instructional Center Little Ocmulgee State Park & Lodge Livingston’s IGA Lowe’s Funeral Home Lumber City Hardware Lumber City Womans Club Martin Trucking, LLC McRae Coca Cola McRae Manor McRae Dairy Queen McRae Lions Club McRae Rotary Club Merle Norman Cosmetics of McRae Milan State Bank Morgan Window & Glass Oconee Fall Line Technical College Ocmulgee Title Abstract Padgett Quality Construction, Inc. Parker House Inn Piggy Wiggly Pine Leaf Investments Pioneer Historical Society Premier Heating & Air

Robins Financial Credit Union Routh Realtors, LLC Ryals Drug Store SelecSource Staffing Service Smith Fitting Service, Inc. Stamps-Walker Agency, Inc. State Farm Stinson’s Bar-B-Que, Inc. Subway of McRae-Helena Sugar Creek Plantation Susan Evans Realty, LLC Telfair County Bank Telfair County Board of Education Telfair County Department of Family and Children Services Telfair County Farm Bureau Telfair Enterprises, Inc. Telfair Extension 4-H Telfair Forest Products Telfair Snapshots The Cannon Law Firm The Housing Authority of the City of McRae-Helena The Merchants & Citizens Bank The Security State Bank Three Rivers Home Health Services Toni’s House of Style Trinity Therapy Services Vaughn Funeral Home Webb Swamp Logging, LLC Wheeler County State Bank Willow Creek Drive In World Outreach Church

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For more information about

a Chamber Member

go to

www.telfairco.org

or call (229) 868-6365

2016

Chamber

Members

Paula Anderson Thomas Anderson

Guy Bland Sarah Bowen Betty Brewer

Debbie Bullard Wendell Bullard Ora Jean Cooper Billy Crawford Rose Crawford

Gerald Ellington W. Don Holland Ruthie Jackson Danny Jones Deanna Jones

Elizabeth Jones Mildred Jones

Laura Kirk Edison McDonald

Vergilene McDonald Martha Ann Mullis

Quinton Mullis Jimmy Pruett

Matt Singleton Eric Smith

Laura Smith Belinda Thomas

Neil Vaughn Larry Wells

Jana Williams

Cornerstone Members CCA-McRae Correctional Facility

Pine Leaf Investments Robins Federal Credit Union

Southern Star Grill