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 Weekly Member NewsBlast
May 3, 2017
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In This Issue
President's Comments
Chamber News
Member Promotions
 
Board of Directors

 

President 

John A. Redding

 

Vice-President 

Bruce S. Drinkard
Farmers Bank of Appomattox

 

Treasurer 

Shirley Wheeler

Appomattox County Assembly
 

  

Directors 


 

Gerri Granato

Country Charm 


Cindy Hall
 

Dana Mayberry

Appomattox Inn & Suites


Sheila Palamar
 

J.D. Simpson

Walmart
 

Robin Snyder
Appomattox Court House
National Historical Park
 

Denzil VanSwearingen


 

Ken Arpino

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Good afternoon everyone.  This NewsBlast is chock full of Chamber News, Member Promotions, Legislative News and Business Resource articles.  It is the Chamber's goal to provide our members with information to help them with their businesses so I hope you find the articles included herein to be just that -- helpful.  Remember that the Chamber is here to serve YOU!  So, please remember to take advantage of the promotional opportunities to promote your events.
 
Feel free to forward this NewsBlast to others in your business or organization so that they, too, can benefit from the information. Let us know how we are doing...the feedback is always welcome.
 
Remember to "BUY LOCAL" -- your local small businesses depend on you to keep them in the local community.
 
Quote of the Week:   
 
  
 
  
    " There are two great days in a person's life - the day we are born and the day we discover why."

 William Barclay 
 

 
Office Hours:  Monday, Wednesday and Friday 9:00am-2:00pm
Whitney Napier: Office Manager
 
President's Comments
We just completed our seminar at the hotel aimed at offering knowledge regarding modern day marketing.  Attendance was good, although I must say that it could have been better.  Those that chose not to participate missed a great opportunity to network and to pick up valuable information to help their business.  I would like to personally thank those that did attend, Megan Lucas, CEO of the Lynchburg Regional Business Alliance, for organizing the program and for Jonathan Parker and Kate Kolb for leading an entertaining and informative presentation.
 
Your Chamber would like to offer more seminars to assist local business, if there is a demand for such.  If there is a topic that you would like to see addressed, please let us know.
 
Finally, if you are in the position to financially assist the project to construct the Courtland Festival Park, I strongly urge you to do so.  The park and its use would be a significant benefit to our community.  At a recent presentation, Phillip Jamerson explained that approximately $100,000 additionally was needed through private pledges to begin construction.  Phillip may be contacted at pjamerson@jamersonlewis.com for information on the project and/or pledge alternatives.
 

John Redding
Chamber President
 
Chamber News

1967-2017

The Appomattox Chamber of Commerce
is celebrating 50 years of serving the businesses of Historic Appomattox!
APX 3rd Fridays

Now in its 19th year, the 2017 APX 3rd Fridays season events will be held on the third Friday each month from May through October, with the  first event being held on May 19th, and with the final event being held on October 13th (to help kick-off the annual Railroad Festival Weekend) in downtown Abbitt Memorial Park from 5:30-9pm.

Events include live performances from local bands,and fun activities for kids.
Adult beverages, a 50/50 raffle, as well as a local restaurants selling drinks, delicious hot food & snacks. 

Lawn chairs are always welcome, however, NO coolers or pets please.  
 
 
Business After Hours

Would you be interested in hosting Appomattox Business After Hours?  

Business After Hours  is the premier networking event for business  professionals. These events give individuals the opportunity to network while learning about other local businesses  in our community.

Please contact the Chamber Office
434.352.2621
ExperienceAppomattox.com

The Appomattox Tourism Committee launched  www.experienceappomattox.com  on January 1, 2017.
With this website you can make reservations, book packages and learn about historical Appomattox.
 
Business of the Week
 
Incredia Social Media

Congratulations Incredia Social Media for  for being chosen the Appomattox Chamber of Commerce's Business of the Week!


Owner and creator Sabrina Microutisicos of Incredia Social Media.
I wanted to start this business because I had a passion for social media, but when I started I didn't know just  how many small businesses were looking for  an affordable solution.  Since I've always been a deal finder, it became my mission to find a social media solution that is packed with value for a low monthly cost.

I manage a small team of professionals and work with you to come up with the right strategy. We handle finding the right content for you audience, scheduling at optimal posting times, and unlimited phone and email support. We're a boutique service with bargain prices.


www.incrediasocial.com
Member Promotions
1865 Foundation with Appomattox Court House National Historical Park
Upcoming Event


June 2 - July 1 - R omeo & Juliet : Thursday, Friday, & Saturday Evenings: featured in the time of the Civil War; in partnership with Wolfbane Productions

June 3 -Arts & Heritage Festival 10:00 am - 4:00 pm: Explore stories of the park through Art, Music, Photography, Games, & Genealogy

June 11 - National Park Service Day 2:00 pm: Lynchburg city Stadium:  home of the Hillcats; Meet park Rangers from area national Parks

June 14 - Celebrate Flag Day: Ceremony and presentations on the "Star Spangled Banner"

June 29-20 - Civil War Summer Camp: For kids ages 8-12

June 26-30 - Civil War Theater Workshop: For teens ages 14-18; in partnership with Wolfbane Productions

July 8 - Civil War Base Ball - 10:00 am & 1:00 pm: Union Provost Guard vs. Townsfolk : All are welcome to play

August 25 - Happy 101st Birthday to the National Park Service!: Visit your park and enjoy!

September 9 - Joel Sweeney :& the Banjo Festival: Enjoy performances of Early Banjo Music

September 29-30 - 6th Annual Lantern Tours: Check out this year's musical tour of the village

October - All month long: A beautiful time of the year to visit your park; Living history, special programs, and spectacular scenery

December 10 - Holiday Open House: Period holiday decorations and refreshments

How to "friend" your park: Visit this beautiful resource, Volunteer with the Park or the Friends Group
Volunteer with the Park or the Friends Group
Join the Appomattox 1865 Foundation
Donate to the Friends Groups

Remember: Our Park is always For Free! So come to a special event, tour the village, walk the nature trails, experience living history and then come visit again!


Appomattox Christian Academy

May 6, 2017 Appomattox Christian Academy will host a Wildfire Preparedness Day in collaboration with St. Andrew's Reformed Episcopal Church, the Appomattox Leo Club, the Appomattox Lions Club, and Safety Education Solutions, LLC of Lynchburg.  This event is made possible in part by State Farms who awarded a $500 grant for Wildfire Preparedness community service projects.  The purpose of the event is to encourage families in Central Virginia to be very aware of the increased risk of forest fires in this region due to the brush left by the tornado in February 2016 and to empower families to be prepared and take action now to avoid disaster.
 
On Saturday,  May 6, 2017, families are encouraged to visit the Wildfire Preparedness Event at 1916 Redfields Road, Appomattox from 9am to 12pm at no cost.  Come LEARN MORE about how you and your family can be prepared before disaster strikes and how to prevent disaster.  Fun and friendly for all ages!  Visit with Smokey the Bear.  Build a structure and test it against a simulated Earthquake.  Walk through a campsite and find all the dangers left by a careless camper.  Watch a movie about fire safety.  Try out the Escape Room, designed to help your family learn how to get out of the house during a fire.  Learn how to plan an escape route and plan a family meeting place and many more activities.  Complete the Parent Homework Sheet found at the Jamerson Memorial Library on Main Street in Appomattox or download the forms from AppomattoxChristianAcademy.com.  Completed forms returned on May 6, will be eligible for a drawing for prizes to include dining gift certificates, movie gift certificates and more!  (The Parent Homework Sheet is an assignment to check/test all of your smoke detectors/alarms in your family home to ensure they are working properly.) For more information, call 434-352-7373 or visit AppomattoxChristianAcademy.com.

Appomattox County High School Students Become Virginia State Vehicle Inspectors
 
On April 20, 2017  Master Trooper T.D. Lacks certified three students in the Virginia State Inspection program during the Auto Mechanics three-year course offered at Appomattox County High School (ACHS).   This is a free certification provided by the Virginia State Police to help individuals gain the valuable endorsement of Virginia State Inspection.  Among the three students, Appomattox County High School had the first female student in Region 8, which encompasses 12 counties, to gain this impressive certification.  These students had to complete the mandatory hour requirements and pass a written examination to proceed to the final hands-on test of inspecting a vehicle.     Certified instructors are responsible to ensure that a vehicle meets safety requirements to be on the road.   The students  passed the three year course, met the hour requirements, passed the written exam, and passed the hands-on examination.  We wish to congratulate the following students:   Blake Page, Bridget Mayberry, and Stephen McCormick.
 
Appomattox County High School Teacher David Cardwell instructs students in the auto mechanic courses, teaching them the importance of safety and all aspects of auto mechanics.   Mr. Cardwell started the State Inspection Program for ACHS three years ago and has since certified students every year.  Certified students are able to gain immediate and rewarding employment in this field.  They may also choose to continue additional training after high school in the auto mechanics field.
Superintendent Dr. Dorinda Grasty, Principal Dr. Poldi Moreno, and School Board Vice Chairmen Trooper Greg Smith were  present during the final test that instructor Mr. David Cardwell administered.  
 
Best wishes to Blake Page, Bridget Mayberry, and Stephen McCormick!
Appomattox County Historical Society

We are very pleased to announce that we are now accepting vendor applications for our Clover Hill Village Wine Festival being held on Saturday, August 19, 2017 from 12pm - 6pm (new hours). These applications are attached to this email and also soon to be available on our website ( www.AppomattoxHistoricalSociety.org) and the "Clover Hill Village Annual Wine Festival" Facebook page. Spaces are assigned on a "first come, first served" basis as we receive them. If you know of anyone who may be interested in being a vendor who did not receive this email, please forward the application to them.
 
We are also very excited to announce a NEW FESTIVAL being held this year at Clover Hill Village as well! On Saturday, September 23, 2017 from 12pm - 6pm, we will be holding our 1st annual "Appomattox Oyster & Seafood Festival"!! This event will be a benefit for the Appomattox County Chamber of Commerce and the Appomattox County Historical Society. Applications for this event are attached as well or can be found in the same locations as above.
 
BOTH festivals will be special this year as they will be advertised on the Virginia Artisan Trail and the Virginia Oyster Trail websites as Clover Hill Village is now an Artisan Trail Site AND an Oyster Trail Site! We have the BRB Band signed up to perform at the Clover Hill Village Wine Festival and are in the process of booking a band for the Oyster & Seafood Festival.
 
If you know of any businesses or individuals who would like to be sponsors of either or both festivals, please have them contact me or supply me with their contact information and I will contact them. These events will be great opportunities for advertising through sponsorship.

We are seeking sponsorship participation for both the Clover Hill Village Wine Festival   and the Appomattox Oyster and Seafood Festival .  Click on the links for more information and an application to the various levels of sponsorship.


 
The 2017 Appomattox ProAm Golf Tournament is set for June 1, 2017 at Falling River Country Club.  Help support the effort by sponsoring a team or a hole sign and by coming out to watch the action.  Contact any Lion for information.
 
The Lions motto is "WE SERVE", and we are always seeking ways to do so. If you would like to join us in our efforts, please contact us on our Facebook page - Appomattox Lions Club   or email us at appomattoxlions@aol.com   or ddvansw@aol.com . 

Come visit the Babcock House for a true experience in Southern Hospitality.  Simple, refined food at reasonable prices.

Lunch served Tuesday thru Friday from 11am to 1:30pm; 
Brunch served Sunday from 11am to 2pm; and
Dinner served Tuesday thru Saturday from 5pm to 8pm.
RESERVATIONS NO LONGER REQUIRED!
Feel free to stop in on a whim!
250 Oakleigh Avenue, Appomattox.
434-352-7532
Bull Daddy's Restaurant


Hours: 
Sunday - Tuesday - 11:30 am - 7:00 pm
Wednesday - 11:30 am - 10:00 pm
Thursday - Saturday - 11:30 am - 9:00 pm
CVCC
Upcoming Events

 
May 15 - Open House at CVCC - Appomattox Center
Did you know there is a fully accredited college right here in Appomattox! Central Virginia Community College has a full service campus in Appomattox, serving the needs of our local students.
The campus is open to qualified high school students who want to get a head start on college credits; to home school students; to "returning to school" folks and 4 year college student's home for summer who want to earn additional inexpensive, transferrable credits and new students pursuing a degree or certificate from CVCC.
At our local center we are able to assist you with completing a federal financial aid application, plus you can take placement tests and register for classes.
The Appomattox Center is hosting an Open House on May 15th from 5pm to 7pm. Come by and learn about our classes and programs. Summer classes begin May 22nd and Fall classes begin August 21st.
For information please call 434-832-7200.

May 23-July: Equine Grooming and Stable Management

Tuesday and Thursday 4:30-6pm
Complete horse and stable care class for horse owners, riders or stable managers.
Lecture and hands-on labs. $200/person plus book. For full class information or to enroll call the CVCC Appomattox Center at 434-832-7200.

Enrollment is limited to 20 per class.  To enroll call 434-832-7200 or stop by the CVCC Appomattox Center. Pre-payment will ensure your place in the class.

Farmers Bank
Farmers Bank of Appomattox

Now Offers Mobile Check Deposit
Holiday Lake 4-H Educational Center
Upcoming Events for 2017



 
Little Lamb Laundry
We Come to ... "Ewe".
Your time is precious - call us today!
434.944.5444
As your local source for cleaning services, we specializing in the following: 
  •   Pick Up & Delivery Wash & Fold Laundry Service
  •   Pick Up & Delivery Dry Cleaning
  •   Pick Up & Delivery Shoe Care Services
  •   Home & Office Cleaning
For More details; please call or visit our website
Museum of the Confederacy
Upcoming Events

May 2017
 
May 25th - Civil War Conversation- Appomattox's Peace Memorial
Ti me: 6:30 p.m. (reception) 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. (talk)
Location: The Museum of the Confederacy-Appomattox
Cost: $10 Adults, Members: $5. Reservations encouraged.
Contact: Josie Butler at  jbutler@acwm.org or 434-352-5791 x203
Description: In the summer of 1932, though the War Department was moving forward with plans to erect a Peace Monument at Appomattox Court House, the monument was never built. Discover the fierce battle that erupted on the ground where peace had been secured nearly seventy years earlier. Led by Caroline Janney, Purdue University.
Poe's Quality Customs & Collision
"Excellence is Not an Option, But a Requirement"

Upcoming Event

June 3rd:  Show-n- Shine Car Show
For complete details  

We here at Poe's Quality Customs and Collision are excited to be a part of the Appomattox Chamber of Commerce.

We would like to offer our services to Members and Sponsors with a discount here at the shop.

We will give a $250.00 discount to any member or employee of a member of a Chamber member business.

We look forward to helping serve our community.
Red Hill - Patrick Henry National Memorial
Upcoming Event

ROCKCLIFFE FARM RETREAT, LLC

Planning a business weekend getaway for your hard-working staff or a  day of fishing, swimming, and relaxing on the gorgeous James River, or a private party out in the country? 

Less than 30 minutes from downtown Appomattox, we offer a secluded vacation rentals at our 3200 sq.ft. Lodge, and over 5 miles of hiking trails on our 274 wooded acres in Appomattox County, plus 1200 ft of frontage along the James River.  

Bring your group for a day, overnight, or for an extended stay.
 
Check out our website at www.rockcliffefarm.com for views of our Lodge, river frontage, pricing, and much more.  Call us at 434-841-1589 or email joan@rockcliffefarm.com with any questions. 
 
The lodge is perfect for reunions and business retreats
LIFE * AUTO * HOME * BUSINESS

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This issue's topics include:  Subrogation, Life Insurance: disability income awareness, Business Insurance: save time and money, and Personal Insurance: caring for precious possessions.
 
As your Local Independent agency in the community, we're your neighbor, someone you can TRUST and who will be here for you!  Call or visit us today!


434-352-7550  Phone
569C Court Street, Appomattox, VA
Southside Electric Corporation
Upcoming Event
            
 Southside Electric Cooperative's third annual Opportunity Fund Golf Classic will be played Friday, May 12, at The Manor Golf Club in Farmville. Tees off at 10 a.m. Proceeds support scholarships. For more information, visit www.sec.coop/scholarships or call Mark Thomas at 434-645-3276.

State Farm
Interested in joining the State Farm Team?
Click below for additional information:
Join the State Farm Team!               
The Fishin' Pig
434-223-3287

Every Sunday : Brunch Buffet from 8-11:30 am featuring Ben Dalton on the piano
Every Tuesday: ½ off all Ribs! Full or half racks (Starts at 5pm, while they last)  Featuring live music by Ray Martin this Tuesday, Nov. 15th from 6:30-8:30pm
Wolfbane Productions
Wolfbane  Celebrates  Theatre  and  Wine  with  the  2nd  Annual  Dionysus  Festival     Appomattox,  VA:  Wolfbane  will  celebrate  wine  and  the  arts  with  their  second  annual   Dionysus  Festival  on  Saturday,  May  13,  2017  from  6:00pm-­-9:00pm.  All  proceeds  for  this   event  will  support  the  upcoming  Civil  War  adaptation  of  Wolfbane's  Romeo  and  Juliet  at   Appomattox  Court  House  National  Historical  Park  in  June.  Mix  and  mingle  with  the  cast  as   you  enjoy  local  Virginia  wines  and  artisans,  live  music,  and  a  reading  of  the  Broadway   winning  production  Venus  in  Fur  by  David  Ives.  

Wolfbane's  Dionysus  Festival  will  start  at  the  Wolfbane  Performing  Arts  Center  (Wolf   P.A.C.)  at  6:00pm  with  live  music  as  guests  enjoy  wine  and  mead  tastings  from  Hunting   Creek  Vineyards,  Rebec  Vineyards,  Rosemont  of  Virginia  and  Skjald  Meadworks  with  local   chocolate  pairings  from  Altus  Chocolates.  At  7:00pm,  Wolfbane  will  present  a  reading  of  the   Tony-­-award  winning  Venus  in  Fur  by  David  Ives,  starring  Amy  Northup  and  Christopher   Trindade.  Have  fun,  but  be  responsible-add  a  night  at  the  brand  new  Appomattox  Inn  and   Suites  for  only  $98.     Wolfbane  Productions  is  a  professional,  non-­-profit  theatre  company  bringing  Broadway-­- style  productions  to  Central  Virginia  at  an  affordable  price.  

Entering  its  tenth  year,   Wolfbane  is  proud  to  present  three  incredible  main  stage  productions  this  summer.  First   up  is  an  original  adaptation  of  Shakespeare's  classic  ROMEO  AND  JULIET  (June  1-­-July  1)  at   Appomattox  Court  House  National  Historical  Park.  Next,  back  by  popular  demand,  the   hilarious,  musical  parody  EVIL  DEAD:  THE  MUSCIAL  (July  20-­-August  5),  which  comes   complete  with  an  audience  blood  splatter  zone.    
Rounding  out  the  season,  the  ever-­-popular   ROCKY  HORROR  SHOW  (September  7-­-September  30).       Show  and  special  event  tickets  are  on  sale  now  at  www.wolfbane.org;  the  Dionysus  Festival   is  $25  when  purchased  in  advance.    This  event  is  for  patrons  21+  only  (ID  will  be  required   for  entry).  Each  individual  ticket  is  80%  tax  deductible!  Tickets  are  limited  and  going  fast,   so  please  visit  Wolfbane  on  Facebook  for  updates.     Be  sure  to  join  us  for  an  evening  of  entertainment  in  Appomattox,  VA!        

 
Business Resources 
 
Chamber's Online Calendar of Events
The Chamber wants to remind everyone who is planning an "open to the public" event for next year to provide the event information to this office so it can get uploaded to the Chamber's website calendar.  This online calendar will help the community (and visitors) to see a full list of events as they plan their activities.  The goal of the online calendar is to prevent competing events so that every event is a success.  So please submit your event information to the Chamber at least 2 weeks in advance of the event so it can be uploaded to the calendar.  Make sure your email includes "Calendar Event Information" in the Subject Line.  Please note that ALL event submissions for the NewsBlast are automatically added to the online calendar.

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current Chamber members are eligible to advertise in the Member Promotions section.  Please send your PDF file to the Chamber as outlined below: 
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  • NewsBlast will be scheduled to publish after 2pm on Wednesday.
  • All submissions will be listed alphabetically by member business.
  • Submissions not in compliance with these guidelines will be rejected.