December 2013 Volume 17 Issue 12 

124 Hillsboro Street PO Box 820 Oxford , NC 919.693.6125  1598 NC Hwy. 56 Butner, NC 919.528.4994

www.granville-chamber.com [email protected]

DECEMBER CALENDAR OF EVENTS 5 4:30-6:30 pm Christmas Open House at Oxford Bed & Breakfast 214 Main St.,Oxford Hosted by Pam and Eddie Dalton; rsvp—919.702.8123 [email protected] 6 4:00 pm Oxford’s Lighting of the Greens Downtown Oxford 6 3:30-6:30 pm Photos with Santa ~Oxford Junior Woman’s Club Harris Hall, Granville County Museum 6 6:00 pm Butner’s Tree Lighting & Christmas Program Gazebo Park, Butner (across from Town Hall) 6 6:30 pm Oxford’s Christmas Parade—Williamsboro-Hillsboro Sts. Downtown Oxford 6 7:00 pm Creedmoor’s Tree Lighting Ceremony Corner of Main & Church Sts., Creedmoor 7 11:00 am Creedmoor’s Christmas Parade Downtown Creedmoor 7 2:00 pm Butner’s Christmas Parade Downtown Butner 10 8:00 am Board of Directors Chamber Boardroom 10 12:00 noon Lunch and Learn—”Tax Update and Strategies” Chamber Boardroom - presented by Allen Eggleston; Holden, Moss, Knott, Clark, Copley & Hoyle 12 9:30 am “Picture with Santa” ~ Butner Parks & Rec. Comm. Butner Town Hall 12 5:30-7:30 pm Holiday Business-After-Hours, hosted by UNION BANK 13 8:00 am

Sunrise/Government Forum Meeting - Discussion of program topics for 2014 14 2:00 pm Grassy Creek Christmas Parade 14 6:30-8:30 pm Delrayno Baptist Church’s “Back to Bethlehem Live drive-thru Nativity” 15 6:30-8:30 pm Delrayno Baptist Church’s “Back to Bethlehem Live drive-thru Nativity” 16 6:30-8:30 pm Delrayno Baptist Church’s “Back to Bethlehem Live drive-thru Nativity” 17 8:00 am Ambassadors Meeting 24 HOLIDAY—CHRISTMAS 25 HOLIDAY—CHRISTMAS 26 HOLIDAY –CHRISTMAS 

Stovall’s Gifts, Main St., Oxford Chamber Boardroom

Grassy Creek Community Delrayno Baptist Church, Delacroix St., Oxford Delrayno Baptist Church Delacroix St., Oxford Delrayno Baptist Church, Delacroix St., Oxford Chamber Boardroom

Please note: Details on all Christmas events are listed on a separate page of this newsletter, with information provided by municipalities, sponsors, etc. Also, please visit the Chamber’s website, www.granville-chamber.com and Granville County Tourism’s website, www.visitgranvillenc.com for information.

Granville County Chamber of Commerce’s Mission Statement “The Granville County Chamber of Commerce seeks to promote a healthy economy with good business conditions, support good government, improve community relations and market service and programs for Chamber members”

Granville County Chamber of Commerce Executive Committee and Board of Directors 2013 President Monica Satterwhite Division of Workforce Solutions—NCDOC [email protected] 919. 693.2685 President-Elect Cecilia Wheeler [email protected] VGCC-South Campus 919.738.3521 Vice President Mike McConchie M & M Consultants

[email protected] 919.529.0616

Treasurer Jason Finch [email protected] Union Bank & Trust Co. 919.603.5030 Past-President George Ritchie BB&T

[email protected] 919.693.4141

Board of Directors 2014 Eddie Dickerson [email protected] School of Graphic Arts 919.603.3910

FROM GRANVILLE COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Mike Arrington

[email protected] 919.528.9988

GRANVILLE COUNTY . . . . . . . CHRISTMAS CELEBRATIONS AND EVENTS Thursday, Dec. 5 4:30—6:30 pm Christmas Open House, Oxford Bed & Breakfast, 214 Main St., Oxford, hosted by Pam and Eddie Dalton. RSVP 919.702.8123 or [email protected] Friday, Dec. 6 3:30—6:00 pm Photos with Santa ~ Oxford Junior Woman’s Club at The Harris Hall/Granville Co. Museum. While waiting for photos to be taken, children will enjoy crafts and reindeer food/snacks. Granville County Museum—919.693.9706or Betsy Stovall— 919.339.9524, for information. Friday, Dec. 6 4:00 pm Lighting of the Greens, pre-activities, Downtown Oxford. Contact Julia Overton, event coordinator Downtown Oxford EDC for details, 919.693.1217. Friday, Dec. 6 6:00 pm Annual Tree Lighting/Christmas Program, Gazebo Park (across from Town Hall), Butner. Sponsored by Butner Citizens Planning Ahead (BCPA) and the Town of Butner. There will be a 45-minute program with various dancers, Christmas music, Mayor Lane’s reading of “The Night Before Christmas” and a visit from Santa. Refreshments will be sold by South Granville Vikings. Contact Mike McFadden at 919.741.0462, [email protected], or Butner Town Hall—919.575.3032. Friday, Dec. 6

6:30 pm

Oxford’s Christmas Parade; Parade route: Williamsboro—Hillsboro St. Contact Julia Overton, 919.693.1217. Friday, Dec. 6 7:00 pm Creedmoor’s Tree Lighting Ceremony; Corner of Main and Church Sts., Creedmoor; contact Eleanor Fowler; 919.528.0506 Sat., Dec. 7 11:00 am Creedmoor’s Christmas Parade, downtown Creedmoor; contact Eleanor Fowler, 919.528.0506. Sat., Dec. 7 following Creedmoor Pictures with Santa; First Baptist Church’s Family Parade Center Sat., Dec. 7 2:00 pm Butner’s Christmas Parade, sponsored by South Granville Exchange Club. Contact info: Chris Emory, 919.575.4131; [email protected] and/or Butner Town Hall, 919.575.3032. Thurs., Dec. 12 9:30 am “Pictures with Santa”, Butner Parks & Rec Advisory Committee. Contact info: Melissa Hodges, 919.575. 3031 or email [email protected], or Butner Town Hall at 919.575.3032. Sat., Dec. 14 2:00 pm Grassy Creek Christmas Parade, Grassy Creek Rd., Bullock, near Weary’s Supply. Contact Winston International—Pratt or Frances for details at 919.693.1561. Sat., Dec. 14 6:30-8:30 pm Delrayno Baptist Church’s “Back to Bethlehem” live, drive-thru nativity; Delacroix St., Oxford Sun., Dec. 15 6:30 pm Christmas musical, “Stained Glass” at First Baptist Church, Main St., Creedmoor Sun., Dec. 15 6:30-8:30 pm Delrayno Baptist Church’s “Back to Bethlehem” live, drive-thru nativity; Delacroix St., Oxford Mon., Dec. 16 6:30-8:30 pm Delrayno Baptist Church’s “Back to Bethlehem” live, drive-thru nativity; Delacroix St., Oxford

2015 Angela Allen Universal Health Care

oxford_adchoice-health.net 919. 693.1531

Gaynelle Finch [email protected] F. O. Finch Insurance Agency 919.693.8888

2016 Jeanette Cash [email protected] Coldwell Banker Advantage 919.528.4888 Tanya Evans Duke Energy

[email protected] 252.430.9818

Appointed Mike Felts [email protected] Granville County Manager 919. 693-5240 Randy Hemann City of Oxford

[email protected] 919.603-1100

Nancy Alford Mayor of Stem

919.528-2308

Tom Mercer [email protected] Manager, City of Creedmoor 919.528-3332 Tom Lane Mayor of Butner Janet Parrott Mayor, Town of Stovall

[email protected] 919.575-3032 [email protected] 919.693-4646

  LUNCH AND LEARN TUESDAY, DEC. 10 12:-00 NOON PRESENTATION OF A TIMELY TOPIC:

“TAX UPDATE AND STRATEGIES” Presented by Allen Eggleston Holden, Moss, Knott, Clark, Copley and Hoyle

SAVE-THE-DATE 72ND ANNUAL CHAMBER BANQUET MONDAY, JAN. 27, 2014 VANCE-GRANVILLE COMMUNITY COLLEGE’S CIVIC CENTER 6:30 PM

Join us as the prestigious John Penn Citizen of the Year Award is presented. Enjoy a delicious buffet dinner, provided by Ted’s Catering—Ted Wheeler.

JOHN PENN NOMINATIONS DUE Jan. 6th Granville County has many, many deserving citizens who could/should be nominated for the Chamber’s prestigious JOHN PENN CITIZEN OF THE YEAR AWARD. Please take a moment to think of someone you feel should be nominated. A nomination form is attached to this newsletter and is available on the Chamber’s website, granvillechamber.com. Nominations should be received by the Chamber by January 6, 2014. Presentation will be at the Chamber’s Annual Banquet—Monday, Jan. 27th.

HOSTS FOR 2014 MONTHLY MEMBERSHP MEETINGS Please contact the Chamber’s office manager, Wanda Garrett, or membership coordinator, Toni Anne Wheeler, regarding information on hosting a monthly membership meeting. These are designed to bring members/customers into your business, whether it be for a continental breakfast or a business-after-hours—a showcase opportunity! Open dates and times are available, with the exception of January, July, November and December. Let the Chamber partner with you to plan an exciting networking opportunity for your business!

SUNRISE FORUM PLANNING FOR 2014 Sunrise Forum co-chairs, Jim Gooch and Shields Blackwell, welcome the opportunity to receive input about program topics Chamber members feel would be of interest for our monthly Sunrise Forums. Please plan to enjoy coffee and conversation Friday, Dec. 13th, 8:00 am, at the Chamber’s 124 Hillsboro Street, Oxford office. Come with ideas to share as this committee plans for 2014.

An exceptional program will be presented on: FISHER HOUSE ORGANIZATION Fort Bragg, NC Their representative will speak about military families who stay at Fisher House and the impact on their lives. Fisher House is “a home away from home for families of patients receiving medical care at major military and VA medical centers. The homes are normally located within walking distance of the treatment facility or have transportation available. There are 62 Fisher Houses located on 23 military installations and 23 VA medical centers.”

LET’S WELCOME NEW CHAMBER MEMBERS! OXFORD CAR AND TRUCK Eddie W. Caudle, Jr. has joined his car dealership, OXFORD CAR AND TRUCK, in the Chamber membership. Eddie’s knowledge of cars and his customer service are wellknown. Visit their 1010 Linden Avenue, Oxford location and see, first-hand, their incredible inventory of vehicles. They are open daily, 8 am until 6 pm and from 9 am ‘til 2 pm on Saturdays. Contact Eddie and/or office manager Meredith Squires for information—919.693.6250/tele; 919.603.5063/fax, [email protected] or visit their website, www.oxfordcarandtruck.com. Thanks to Tourism Director, Susan Ball, for referring this business for membership! CAMO LIFE FOREVER Located at 125 Williamsboro Street in Oxford, CAMO LIFE FOREVER is an unbelievable retail location for all things camo! Visit them to see their assortment of gifts, purses, plaques, tags, etc. Monday thru Saturday, 10 am ‘til 5 pm. To get a preview of their store offerings, visit their website, www.camolifeforever.com. For additional information, contact them via phone at 919.690.1222 or via email [email protected]. IT’S NOT TOO LATE FOUNDATION IT’S NOT TOO LATE FOUNDATION’s “ (INTL) purpose is to provide young men with guidance in leadership, community service, responsibility, grades and respect”, according to founder Cedric Hart. This “community outreach focuses specifically on the young men of the community.” It’s objective is “mentoring young men and community outreach.” Cedric may be reached at 919.725.8166—phone or by emailing him at [email protected]. Visit the foundation’s website, intlfoundation.com. ALL SAFE RECORDS MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS, INC. Many of us know Chamber member BOB MEEKER and his business PREFERRED COMMUNICATIONS. We are delighted to welcome his wife, SUSAN MEEKER and her business, ALL SAFE RECORDS MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS, INC. as a Chamber member. Susan’s shredding and imaging business provides on-site document shredding; digital imaging; retention schedules; training; shredding fundraisers; free assessments; business and community shred days. They are available daily from 8:00 am until 5:00 pm and by appointment. Phone Susan at 1.855.64SHRED or email her = [email protected]. She welcome visits to the business website, www.allsaferecords.com to obtain additional information. Thanks, Bob, for recommending your wife as a member! UNITED TOBACCO COMPANY A tobacco distribution facility, located at 4169 Hwy 15-South in Oxford, has become a member of our Chamber—UNITED TOBACCO COMPANY. Their designated contact is Curtis Campbell, who may be reached at 434.738.8874 or [email protected] Monday thru Friday, 8:00 am ‘til 5:00 pm. We appreciate UTC’s membership and look forward to their involvement and participation in the community! JRHAIR SALON Just in time for a new holiday “do”, we have a new hair salon joining our Chamber! JR HAIR SALON, owned by Moises Hernandez, Jr., offers hair cuts, perms, scalp treatments, walk-in appointments, etc.—as well as “special occasion” appointments, such as for weddings. Stop by his 806 Lewis Street, Suite F, Oxford salon to see the newly renovated studio. For appointment information and details about their services, contact Moises at 919.603.1038, [email protected].

Give the gift of employment by joining Express Employment Professionals’ Pay It Forward Holiday Hiring Drive as we strive to place 100 job seekers in Granville, Vance, and surrounding counties during the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays. Being out of work during the holidays can be particularly tough, and we would like to make sure as many people as possible earn a paycheck just in time for the holidays. Join us in our effort to help put 100 people to work in our community in eight weeks, bringing hope and encouragement to them and their families. HERE’S HOW YOU CAN HELP

1. HIRE: Hire an Express employee during

November 11, 2013 thru January 5, 2014. Not only will you gain a qualified worker to help meet your needs, but that worker will earn a paycheck during the holidays. 2. REFER: Provide the Express employee a work reference letter he or she can use in their efforts to gain future employment opportunities. 3. SHARE: Share our campaign with other area businesses to assist us with our vision of employing and providing a paycheck for 100 unemployed people during the holiday season in our community.

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Assistant General Laborer Construction Clean Up Housekeeping Pick and Pack Warehouse Warehouse Clean up

124 Main Street  Oxford, NC www.oxfordnc.expresspros.com

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To learn more about the Pay It Forward Holiday Hiring Drive and how you can participate, contact your local Express office: Hal Muetzel 919-693-1730 [email protected]

Oxford Bed & Breakfast at the Olde Parsonage

Come by and Meet our

New Innkeepers

Thursday December 5th

Christmas Open House

from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

214 Main Street Oxford, NC 27565 R.S.V.P. [email protected]

or call (919) 702-8123

BALLOT FOR THE

2014 JOHN PENN CITIZEN AWARD DEAR CHAMBER MEMBER: THIS AWARD WAS DESIGNED TO RECOGNIZE A PERSON(S) FOR OUTSTANDING SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY. PLEASE SUBMIT THE NAME(S) OF THE PERSON(S) YOU WISH TO NOMINATE IN THE SPACE PROVIDED ON THE REVERSE SIDE, ALONG WITH COMMENTS RELATIVE TO THE ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND CONTRIBUTIONS THE INDIVIDUAL(S) HAS/HAVE MADE TO GRANVILLE COUNTY. FEEL FREE TO USE ADDITIONAL SHEET(S) – NO MORE THAN TWO TYPED PAGES – FOR DETAILED CONTRIBUTION INFORMATION. PLEASE SUBMIT THIS FORM TO THE CHAMBER OFFICE (P.O. BOX 820, OXFORD, N.C. 27565, NO LATER THAN MONDAY, JANUARY 6, 2014. THESE NOMINATIONS WILL THEN BE REVIEWED BY THE RECOGNITIONS COMMITTEE TO VOTE UPON AND PRESENT AT OUR ANNUAL CHAMBER BANQUET AT VGCC’S CIVIC CENTER. PAST RECIPIENTS ARE LISTED BELOW. PLEASE SEE BACK FOR SPACE TO FILL OUT YOUR INFORMATION ON NOMINEES. THANK YOU FOR YOUR RESPONSE IN ADVANCE!

RECOGNITIONS COMMITTEE

PAST RECIPIENTS OF THE JOHN PENN AWARD DR. JOSEPH COLSON HUBERT GOOCH MRS. GLADYS SATTERWHITE REV. HARRISON SIMONS JOHN MACKIE DR. DAVID NOEL J.J. MEDFORD TOM JOHNSON L. CLEMENT YANCEY LEONARD M. DUNN HUBERT L. COX MARSHALL TANNER DR. JIMMIE V. MORRIS PAUL KIESOW STAN FOX DR. JOHN B. HARDY,JR. MRS. ROBINETTE HUSKETH

REV. G.C. HAWLEY HUGH CURRIN, SR TOM SPEED DR. ROY NOBLIN JOHN K. NELMS MRS. MILDRED A. JENKINS MRS. VIRGINIA TUCK MRS. NANCY W. DARDEN MRS. CARLENE FLETCHER LEONARD PEACE, SR. HAROLD SHERMAN BOYCE HARVEY JOHNSIE C. CUNNINGHAM DOAN AND BETTE LAURSEN L.C. ADCOCK JIM CRAWFORD

2014 JOHN PENN CITIZEN AWARD NOMINATION FORM

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