Semiannual Newsletter of the Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce
Partners in Education Program
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ROTARY CLUB OF CANTON PRESENTS $5,400 CHECK
TO HASTY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
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It was truly an inspiring occasion on October 13 when the Rotary Club of Canton was able to present a $5,400 District Grant check to Hasty Elementary School Fine Arts Academy, its Partner in Education, for the school's "Path to Becoming" initiative. Club President Shane Moore presented the check to Hasty Principal Dr. Maria Rosario-Regan with other school administration officials and Canton Rotarians present.
Each of the 962 students at Hasty ES received a journal at the beginning of the school year. In a letter to the "Hasty Nation" in the front of the journal, Dr. Rosario-Regan wrote: "The journal was customized by our faculty to provide our students with ongoing opportunities to develop writing skills while empowering them to create their own personal narrative which encourages the development of positive character traits, fosters the belief in their ability to face and overcome challenges, stimulates reflection of their thoughts, feelings and actions, and outcomes, and inspires them to reach their highest potential."
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As every District Grant requires Rotarian "sweat equity" participation, Dr. Rosario-Regan would like Canton Rotarians to engage students in a discussion about how the journals have benefited their growth, probably in the spring when the schools have hopefully reopened to community partners. |
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Pictured above: Rotary Club of Canton President Shane Moore, along with several members of the Canton Rotary Club, present a check to Hasty Elementary. Dr. Brian Hightower, Superintendent of Schools for the Cherokee County School District (far right) was also in attendance. |
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Rotary Club of Woodstock generously donated $2,500 to Oak Grove Elementary School to help support their Aquaponics program and their MUST Ministries neighborhood pantry. In addition to this donation, they have made several other contributions to the school including donations toward their Media Center furniture and their holiday gifts for needy families. Oak Grove ES staff are very appreciative of the support that the Rotary Club of Woodstock gives and values the partnership and loving care that they show! |
Pictured above: Oak Grove Elementary School Principal Penny Valle (left) accepts a generous donation from Rotary Club of Woodstock president George Beylouny. |
Penny + Co Realty Group, a Partner in Education business with Bascomb Elementary School, donated bobcat logo masks to the faculty and staff at the school. The staff at Bascomb ES truly appreciates the generosity shown to them as they try to remain healthy and safe during the pandemic. |
Pictured above: Lisa Onufrock (left) and Penny Clendaniel (center) deliver masks to Bascomb Elementary School Principal Kathleen Chandler. |
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COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Dana Callan, Chair
Synovus
Diane Adams
Sparkles of Kennesaw
Lisa Arrington
Mary Kay Cosmetics
Katie Bishop
R & D Mechanical Services
Nick Blase
Southcare Cremation and Funeral Society
Lewis Brooks
Foundation Financial
Dedre Brown
Georgia Department of Labor
Lori Campbell
Northside Hospital Cherokee
Mike Carswell
City of Holly Springs Police Dept.
Michael Cicero
Taylor English Duma LLP
Penny Dempsey
Cherokee Co. School District
Amy Edwards
Giving Care at CNRC
Greg Elder
MUST Ministries
Christopher Ess
Ess Real Estate
Lori Flink
Allegro Business Products
Melody Gullett
Just Driver Training
Lisa-Marie Haygood
Cherokee Co. Educational Foundation
Michelle Henschel
Pinnacle Orthopaedics
Shellie Hollingsworth
Hollingsworth & Company Real Estate
Connie Hopkins
Delta Community Credit Union
Angie King
Killian Automotive
Windy Korn
Korn Agency
John Marinko
Cherokee Co. Airport Authority
Chris May
Tropical Smoothie Cafe
Meredith McMillan
Five Star Painting of NW Atlanta
Terri Miramonti
Kona Ice
Tim Prather
Cherokee County Fire
Bonnie Reardon
United Community Bank
Todd Sentall
C.O.R.E. Community School
Olivia Smith
Georgia State Construction & Interior
Consultants
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
Jennifer Welton
Wildlife Action of Georgia
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CREDIT UNION OF GEORGIA TREATS THEIR PARTNERS |
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Credit Union of Georgia enjoyed treating their Partners in Education, Ralph Bunche and Johnston Preschool Center, with delicious biscuits from Chick-fil-A in November.
Credit Union of Georgia has been part of the Northwest Georgia Community and has served the faculty, staff, and students of local school systems and institutions of higher learning and their immediate family members since 1960.
They provide members with exceptional financial products and services including savings, checking, loans, mortgages, financial planning, auto locator service, and complete online services including eLending, eBranch, ePay, eStatements, and eAlerts. All of their lending and operating decisions are made locally, right here in Northwest Georgia, to ensure decisions are made quickly and in your best interest.
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REINHARDT UNIVERSITY CONTINUES CHRISTMAS GIVING |
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RM Moore Elementary School would like to thank Reinhardt University for their continued support of RMM students at Christmas time. Each year they go above and beyond to fulfill the needs of local families throughout the year, but especially during the holiday season. This year, despite the reduced number of in-person learners on campus, they still had an overwhelming number of students, faculty and staff wanting to give! The program thrived again this year. RM Moore thanks Reinhardt for their continued partnership, support and for the love that they share.
Pictured below are members of the RM Moore (RMM) and Reinhardt University (RU) staff. From left to right: Jon Costales (RMM), Adam Parker (RMM), Kim Moody (RMM), Dr. Mark Roberts (RU), Nora Vizuete (RMM), Emily Ingram (RMM), Lori Jones (RU), and Jana Moore (RU).
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VULCAN MATERIALS SPONSORED FAMILY |
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One of Free Home Elementary School's amazing Partners in Education, Vulcan Materials, sponsored a student for Christmas again this year. The staff at FHES appreciates the investment Vulcan continues to make in their community.
Throughout the history as a public company, Vulcan Materials has been guided by a fundamental belief that "we will do well as a company by doing good – for our own people and for the communities where we operate". This philosophy has been instrumental in their continuing growth and prosperity across the United States and in operations in Mexico and the Bahamas. Their stewardship begins with people, continues with their land and extends outward to their neighbors and communities, where they believe that it is essential that they serve always as good citizens who are engaged with the community.
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Pictured above is Nick Hancock of Vulcan Materials and Julie Peppers, Free Home Elementary Principal, in front of gifts contributed by Vulcan employees. |
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Have exciting Partners news to share?
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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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Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce | 770-345-0400 | Info@CherokeeCamber.com |
www.CherokeeChamber.com
3605 Marietta Highway
Canton, GA 30114
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