March 9, 2022

Chamber Information

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2022 Dates: Second Saturday - April 9 Second Saturday - May 14 June 4, 11, 25 July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Second Saturday - August 13 Second Saturday - Sept 10 Second Saturday - Oct 8 Holiday Market - Nov 5 Holiday Market - Dec 3 Be a Vendor Be a Sponsor All dates are Saturdays 9 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. Memorial Park in downtown Newberry Free Parking - Free to Attend Market Layout

Newberry County will be featured on June 11 and 12

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Welcome New Members: Lotus + Birch EXIT Palmetto Real Estate Services Farm Bureau Insurance-David Hix Newberry County First Steps Propel Aviation Center, LLC

Thank you to Renewing Members: Living Hope Foundation Inc. Whitaker Floor Coverings, Inc. Morris Electric, Inc.

Who's ready for Business After Hours events? Or Lunch 'n Learns? Or Breakfasts? Contact us with your interest in sponsoring!

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Save the Dates Chef and Kitchen Tour- May 7 from 10a until 2p Ag+Art Tour of Newberry County - June 11 and 12 Chamber's 100+1 Anniversary Celebration August 19 at The Old Newberry Hotel August - Mayoral Breakfast Chamber Golf Tournament - October 19 A Newberry New Year Celebration December 31 at The Old Newberry Hotel

If you have any questions about the organization, please let us know. If you are new to Newberry, know someone who is, or you are ready to renew your membership, please fill out our membership form here: https://forms.gle/vZ7HpB8q8BCpofKP6. Dues for 2022 are $30 and will cover drinks, food, and other goodies at our events!

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Contact us at 803-276-4274 or chamber@newberrycounty.org to be placed on the Member Spotlight schedule.

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FINANCIAL SERVICES ASSOCIATE – NEWBERRY

Newberry Child Development Center (CDC) Opening Positions   Bus Driver: PT minimum 2 hours a day (12.00) an hour  Qualifications: ·        Education: a high school diploma Licensing: Clean driving record Experience: 6 months Pass DSS background check Physical TB shot   Teacher Assistant: hours varies pay starts 9.50 The duties and responsibilities of the Teacher Assistant vary depending on the level of education. The Teacher Assistant is responsible for the overall supervision and daily class functionality as well as supporting the emotional wellbeing of the students. Other duties include: Implementing the Teacher’s lesson plans and maintaining daily classroom schedules Supporting each child’s social, emotional and intellectual growth and development Ensuring the wellbeing and safety of children at all times Using a variety of instructional and assessment strategies, as directed by the Teacher, to meet individual student needs Assisting students with assignments or difficult concepts Maintaining communication with parents, staff and faculty regarding the progress of students   Teacher: hours varies, pay starts 10.00 To plan, supervise, and implement curriculum in assigned classroom. Core Responsibilities: Plan, supervise, and implement the program (curriculum) for the class in accordance with policies and philosophy of Center. Develop and write lesson plans to be turned in at least one week in advance to 3) Assist children in making choices for themselves, in speaking for themselves and in building self-esteem by incorporating Conscious Discipline. Adhere to all SC DSS Childcare Licensing, Office of Head Start, ABC Quality, and Thornwell Child Development Center policies and procedures. Complete all required documentation, assessments, home visits, and parent conferences as outlined by the Head Start Performance Standards. 6) Assume responsibility for general housekeeping of classroom and bathrooms. 7) Participate in recommended training programs, conferences, courses and other aspects of professional growth; will be responsible for 15 contact hours each calendar year. Participate in weekly planning sessions with teaching partner to discuss, plan and create individualized lesson plans for each child in the classroom. Conduct parent conferences in the Fall and Spring of each year and any other time during year that is needed on children’s school adjustment, classroom behavior and development levels. 10) Assist in the ongoing evaluation procedures needed to assess the development levels of children. 11) Keep Director informed of accidents, illnesses, suspicious marks on children’s bodies and questionable behavior of children in classroom while maintaining confidentiality. Inform Director of needed supplies at least one week in advance. Communicate with parents using the provided daily comments form, weekly newsletter, and planning calendar. Handle discipline in accordance with Center’s policies. 15) Provide folder with alternate lesson plans and helpful information for substitutes. 16) Assist the Director in keeping accurate records on all children. 17) Perform any other duties assigned by the Director – Child Development Center.   Working Conditions: Works in classroom setting. Uses office equipment including computers. May stand for extended periods of time. Required to walk around the classroom to provide adequate supervision of children. Outdoor play time is required daily. Must maintain required teacher/child ratios at all times. Skills: Skilled in classroom management. Skilled teacher and oral communicator. Communicates well through writing. Able to communicate feedback in a supportive, positive way. Able to prioritize and organize one’s time and responsibilities in order to complete required tasks in a timely manner.   Kitchen Assistant pt 20 hours week 12.00 hour Prep meals Wash dishes, keep kitchen clean Plan meals Pick up milk deliveries/groceries Do training hours on CACFP guidelines Keep refrigerators clean Keep food labeled Team player Help keep floors mopped and bathrooms clean

Business Information

Business Resources

Attention all Business Leaders: As leaders in our community, your input is needed in informing the Career and Technical Education (CTE) offerings at our local high schools and at Piedmont Technical College. Please take a moment to help: CLNA Company Survey     The technical education programs at our local high schools and at Piedmont Technical College rely heavily on federal funding called Perkins V. Perkins V recently required that a Comprehensive Local Needs Assessment (CLNA) be conducted to justify/validate funding requests. The survey you are filling out is a piece of a large equation involving labor market data along with feedback from students, parents, educators at both the high school and technical college level.   Our education system would like to make sure our businesses are represented to the best of their ability. This survey will help fund their programs to best suit the needs of our community.   Scott Cain Newberry Workforce Development Inc. 21854 U.S. Hwy 76 Newberry, SC 29108 Cell: 803.210.6707 Email: scain@NWFD.co

Community Information

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Let us know if you are interested in registering a youth for any of these opportunities: Let us know if you are interested in registering a youth for any of these opportunities. Access the Newberry County 4-H Website: https://www.clemson.edu/extension/newberry/4h/index.html Follow us on Facebook: Newberry County 4-H Follow us on Instagram: newberrysc4h   Around the World with 4-H Field Trip Club Ages 5-12 4th Thursdays from 400-500, February-August at Newberry Extension Office (Brazil, India, Japan, Mexico, Ghana, France, and Australia) $15 4-H membership   Newberry County 4-H Test Drive Open to 4-H rookies ages 5-18. A guardian must be in attendance with each participant at each meeting. 1st Thursdays from 330-430, February-June at Newberry Extension Office No cost to attend until you join a club or project. Meetings will introduce youth to 4-H opportunities using hands-on experiences with 4-H projects.   Newberry County 4-H Green Team Ages 5-18 3rd Thursdays of each month from 330-430 at Newberry Extension Office Environmental education and recycle/upcycle crafting. $15 4-H membership   Newberry County 4-H Shooting Sports Clubs Ages 10-18. Various clubs to choose from. -Sharpshooters Air Rifle-meets every Monday at 7 in Prosperity. -Eagles Shotgun-meets on Sundays -Shellshockers Shotgun-meets on Sundays   Dairy Heifer Project Ages 5-18 $15 4-H membership plus $500 for the heifer Purchase, raise, and show a dairy heifer. This is an 18-month project. More information found in the link. March 25 deadline to register   SC 4-H Club Summer Camp at Camp Long in Aiken June 12-16 Ages 7-14 Activities will include swimming, canoeing, high adventure elements, climbing tower, archery, team sports, dance, talent show, and nightly campfire with singing, skits, and stories. $395 for 4-H members, $425 for non-members Let us know if you’d like to register.   SC 4-H Club Summer Camp at Camp Bob Cooper in Summerton July 17-21 Ages 7-14 Activities will include swimming, canoeing, high adventure elements, climbing tower, archery, team sports, dance, talent show, and nightly campfire with singing, skits, and stories. $395 for 4-H members, $425 for non-members Let us know if you’d like to register.   4-H Pinckney Leadership Conference June 19-25 or July 10-16 at Clemson University One of SC’s premier programs for youth leadership development geared towards rising 10th and 11th-graders. Housed at Clemson University, students will enjoy leadership workshops, team building, community engagement, experiencing college life on Clemson’s campus, whitewater rafting, and much more! March 17 deadline to apply   4-H Pinckney Leadership Camp July 24-29 at Camp Long in Aiken A traditional summer camp for rising 7th and 8th-graders. Housed at Camp Long (Aiken, SC) students will enjoy leadership workshops, team building activities and high ropes course, community engagement, traditional camp activities, and much more. March 24 deadline to apply

ALANA W. WEST 4-H & YOUTH DEVELOPMENT AGENT Newberry County Cooperative Extension Clemson University   1860 Wilson Road Newberry, SC 29108 w 803-768-8442 c 803-924-2163 awillin@clemson.edu

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DHEC continues to encourage everyone to wear a well-fitting mask consistently and correctly when around others. Choose a mask that has two or more layers, completely covers your nose and mouth, and fits snugly against the sides of your face and doesn’t have gaps. The CDC has additional mask guidance here.    A proper fitting KN-95 mask is ideal in non-healthcare settings, but not everyone has this type of mask. The key thing to remember, is to consistently wear a well-fitting mask to prevent the spread of COVID or its variants. Here is a helpful PSA on proper face mask usage. You will also find attached to this email a flyer detailing how you can get free face masks at a location near you. Please share with partners and on social media.