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Semiannual Newsletter of the Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce
Partners in Education Program
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2019 Excellence in "PIE" Awards
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On May 2nd, the Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce Education Committee
presented the 2019 Excellence in Partners In Education (PIE) Awards. The awards were
given in four categories including elementary schools partnering with a small
business or organization, elementary schools partnering with a medium/large
business or organization, middle/high schools partnering with a small business or organization,
and Education Centers.
All nominees and nominating schools received a certificate honoring their partnership.The
four winning businesses or organizations received a congratulatory plaque to recognize them
for being an outstanding Partner in Education. Congratulations to everyone nominated and
to the winning partnerships showcased below!
Elementary School with Small Sized Business or Organization
Airborne Canton with Johnston Elementary
Airborne Canton is a brand new business that opened in Canton in the fall of 2018. Josh Neville and his team go over and above what is expected from a Partner in Education. They provide student admission passes and discounts and encourage school field trips. They also paid for a volleyball scholarship for a student. They offer unique opportunities to teachers and students by encouraging new and fun ways to incorporate fitness into their day. They also make classroom presentations about exercise and healthy eating.
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Pictured above: (L to R) Josh Neville, Airborne Canton with John Barker, Chamber Board Chairman, owner, Delphi Global Technology
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Elementary School with Medium/Large Sized Business or Organization
Yanmar Evo Center with Clark Creek Elementary
Yanmar EVO Center has been an invaluable Partner in Education for Clark Creek Elementary STEM Academy. The event space and staff have served students, teachers, and community members in a variety of ways including Career Day, leadership retreats, staff breakfast, assisting with videos/photography/media branding for the school, and partnering in any request that Clark Creek has presented. Yanmar staff have gone above and beyond to welcome and enhance any idea!
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Pictured above:
(L to R) Tim Miller & Todd Grondzki, Yanmar; John Barker, Chamber Board Chairman, owner, Delphi Global Technology
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Middle/High School with Small Sized Business or Organization
LGE Community Credit Union with River Ridge High School
LGE Community Credit Union has provided breakfast for the River Ridge faculty, participated in a football game, a faculty meeting and Curriculum Night. They have also donated to senior projects, the teacher of the year swag bags and "Shop with a Knight". They created the Spirit Card that gives back to the school as well as the "Youth Account Promotion" and "We love our educators program".
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Pictured above: (L to R) Ashley Rowe Harwell & Katie Wise, LGE Community Credit Union; Stephanie Barber, River Ridge HS; Linda Coyle, LGE Community Credit Union; John Barker, Chamber Board Chairman, owner, Delphi Global Technology
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Education Centers
City of Holly Springs with L.R. Tippens Education Center
In 2018, the City of Holly Springs donated 100% of the net proceeds from their Memorial Day 5K to LR Tippens Education Center. Because of the great work between the City of Holly Springs and the school administration and staff, the City was able to present them with a check for $7,435! In addition, the Holly Springs Police Department makes daily visits to the school so that the students and staff can become familiar and comfortable around them. The staff knows that they can call the Holly Springs Police Department any time!
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Pictured above: (L to R) Michael Zenchuk, City of Holly Springs with John Barker, Chamber Board Chairman, owner, Delphi Global Technology
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First Ever "Overachiever Award" given
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This year a special award was presented - the first ever "Overachiever Award". This award was presented to an organization that has been nominated for, and won, the Partners in Excellence Award for the past 4 out of 5 years. The first ever Overachiever Award was presented to...
Rotary Club of Canton!
Year after year, the members of the Rotary Club of Canton have donated their time and money to support their school partner. Partnering with Canton Elementary until its closing, the Rotary Club of Canton then chose Hasty Elementary Fine Arts Academy as its Partner in Education. This year alone, the Rotary Club of Canton presented the school with a $5,000 grant to expand the school's one-of-a-kind Accessibility Station laboratory. In addition to the financial contribution, they also volunteered their time to work the event booths at the Welcome Back Luau and Spring Fling, Jumpstart Read for the Record, Hasty Huskies Music Trek, Read Across America, and the Accessibility Station Construction Day.
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Pictured above:
Front row (L to R): Jennifer Stanley, April Rogers, Rodney Larotta (Principal, Hasty Elementary), Lynn Epps, John Barker (Chamber Board Chairman, owner, Delphi Global Technology). Middle row (L to R): Lori Flink and Lori Baker. Back row (L to R): JoEllen Wilson, Greg Elder, Evan Ingram, Barbara Jacoby, and Michael Kennedy.
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Reinhardt University football team serves as mentors
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Reinhardt University football team members are serving as mentors for an awesome group of 4th and 5th grade gentlemen at RM Moore STEM Academy called the M.O.D. Squad (The Men of Distinction). The boys work together in groups on activities, team building events and leadership strategies in order to create leaders for the school. The time that the athletes have committed has proven extremely beneficial to the school. The M.O.D. Squad can't wait for Wednesdays and are using leadership skills they are learning from their role models each day. They look forward to continuing this opportunity next year!
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Team Jenny and Penny go
above and beyond
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Bascomb Elementary School is very appreciative of one of their amazing Partners - real estate Team Jenny and Penny. About once a month, they drop off special treats at the school that make the staff happy! They are ALWAYS going above and beyond making the staff at BES feel special and appreciated.
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Pictured above is Bascomb Elementary Assistant Principal Courtney Shaw (center) with Lisa Onufrock (left) and Penny Clendaniel (right) with Team Jenny and Penny.
Below, Bascomb Elementary teachers (L to R) Rhonda Ryder, Tammy Videkovich, Gayle Eakin, and Judy Eason are excited to receive their hand cream that Team Jenny and Penny gave to each staff member.
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Allegro business products
invests in Free Home Elementary
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Free Home Elementary School would like to thank Lori Flink with Allergo Business Products for the investment she has made in their school.
She held an art contest for the students and used the winning picture as the artwork on microfiber cloths she gave to her customers. FHES is so grateful for her generous donation to their first STEM night as well. Ms. Flink donated hundreds of reusable bags for families to carry all of the fun items they were able to make and take that evening. Free Home Elementary looks forward to continuing this valuable partnership!
Pictured below: Lori Flink, Allergro Business Products (left) with Camilla Martinez, 5th grade student and winner of the art contest.
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2019 Education Committee
Jennifer Welton, CHair
Wildlife Action of Georgia
DIane Adams
Sparkles of Kennesaw
Leonard Akers
Liberty Hill UMC
Lisa Arrington
Mary Kay Cosmetics
a world travelS
Dedre Brown
Georgia Department of Labor
Lori campbell
northside hospital - cherokee
mike carswell
city of holly springs police dept.
Buster Cushing
Cherokee Sheriff's Office
PENNY DEMPSEY
CHEROKEE CO. SCHOOL DISTRICT
Shreyas Desai
Huntington Learning Center
Greg Elder
MUST Ministries
Lori Flink
Allegro Business Products
Sarah Gaither
Iberia Bank
Melody Gullett
Just Driver Training
lisa-marie haygood
Cherokee county educational foundation
Jessica Helms
Southeast Restoration Group
Shellie hollingsworth
hollngsworth & Company Real Estate
Connie Hopkins
Delta Community Credit union
Michael Kennedy
2030 Fast Track Canton
Angie King
Killian Automotive
Kathryn Lavery
The STEM HAngar
John Marinko
Cherokee Co. Airport Authority
Cami mcKellar
Cami 4 Health
Meredith McMillan
Five Star Painting - NW ATL
Terri Miramonti
Kona Ice
Tamara Peace
State Farm Insurance - Jan Rooney Agency
debbie pike
tropical smoothie cafe
Tim Prather
Cherokee County Fire
Bonnie Reardon
united community bank
Kellie Shaffer
Stars & Strikes
Robert Van Alstyne
Sequoyah High School
Kristina Varley
Eagle Business Credit
John Wallace
Office of u.s. congressman Barry Loudermilk
Candie Walters
Chattahoochee technical college
kATHY wINIARCZYK
cREDIT uNION OF GEORGIA
Josh Wise
GrassRoots Tree & Turf Care
marci zied
a love of travel
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donation to honor 2018-2019 retiring educators
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The Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce Education Committee, in partnership with Chattahoochee Technical College, is recognizing retiring educators from the Cherokee County School District by donating funds to the Sequoyah Regional Library System. The funds will be used to purchase books for all five library branches located in the county. The books will include a label recognizing all faculty, staff and administrators who retired during the 2018-2019 school year. Each retiree will receive notification that a book is being donated in their honor.
"This is the tenth year that the Chamber has acknowledged retiring educators for their valuable contribution to the lives of students in Cherokee County. The Chamber is pleased to have Chattahoochee Technical College sponsor this tribute to Cherokee County's educators," shared Pam Carnes, Chamber President & CEO.
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Pictured (L to R): David Simmons, VP of Facilities, Chattahoochee Technical College with Anita Summers, Director, Sequoyah Regional Library System and Pam Carnes, President & CEO, Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce.
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There are many partnership success stories each making an impact on the schools in Cherokee County. Volunteer opportunities are whatever people want them to be, as just one hour can make a difference in the life of a child. As business leaders you need to develop the human capital that exists right here in the community. Your future leaders and employees are eager to know you, learn from you and be inspired by you!
Partnering is not just about filing papers in the front office. Partnering is about mentoring students, volunteering for special functions, providing internships and/or job shadowing opportunities, sponsoring school clubs, helping with incentive awards for achievement and/or attendance, serving as a judge for a school event, participating in career fairs, providing tours of local businesses for students, sharing resources, reading to a class, and many more!
As you can see, there are many ways for you to make a difference in the lives of Cherokee County students.
For more information:
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The mission of the Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce Education Committee is to support educational excellence by fostering relationships between
businesses and schools.
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