Weekly Newsletter

February 3, 2022

Chamber Information

Greetings fellow Chamber members!

Just a quick thank-you note from your Board Chairman for all of your support in 2021. The Chamber has dealt with a multitude of significant challenges the last two years, and our members have been right there the entire time helping to keep everything going as normal as possible. You have helped in so many ways, it is hard to capture them all, but here are a few:

Garden and Art Tour

Grow Newberry County Farmers Market

Ag and Art

2021 Golf Tournament

Rosemont Cemetery Tours

Downtown Ghost Walk

Christmas Tour of Homes

As we move forward into 2022, the Chamber has a multitude of events planned for members and the entire Newberry community and surrounding areas to promote business and the quality of life here in Newberry County. Our first significant event is the Annual Meeting, which had to be postponed but will happen-hopefully in February. There we will review last year’s events, status of the Chamber, appointment of new Board members, and appointment of the 2022 officers. I hope to see a large number of our members attend to show support for the Chamber, the staff, and the Board.

In closing, I would like to once again thank everyone for the tremendous support of the Chamber for not only 2021, but for the four years I was blessed to be on the Board.

Best wishes for 2022 and Thank you!

Steve Wilson

Chairman

Newberry County Chamber of Commerce

One of the main components of the Annual Meeting is the election of new board members and officers. If you are interested in learning more about Chamber board member service, please do not hesitate to contact me at 803-276-4274 or via email so that we can discuss details.

Thank you,

Michelle

Welcome New Members:

Farm Bureau Insurance-David Hix

Newberry County First Steps

Propel Aviation Center, LLC

Thank you to Renewing Members:

Mid-Carolina Animal Hospital, LLC

Newberry County Library

AgSouth Farm Credit

Trucast, Inc.

Chapin We Care Center

Who's ready for Business After Hours events?

Or Lunch 'n Learns?

Or Breakfasts?

Email or Call Us

Save the Dates

February 25 at 12 p.m. - Ribbon Cutting at Coastal Strokes

158 S Main St #367 in downtown Prosperity

February - Legislative Breakfast

April 5 - Business After Hours - 5:30 until 7:00 p.m.

Sponsored by Whitaker Floor Coverings, Inc

Hosted at Newberry College's Smith Road Complex

April 29 - Chamber's 100+1 Anniversary Celebration

Grow Newberry Farmers Market

9:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. in Memorial Park in Downtown Newberry

Second Saturdays of April, May, August, September, October

Each Saturday of June and July

Holiday Markets - November 5 and December 3

Ag+Art Tour of Newberry County - June 11 and 12

August - Mayoral Breakfast

A Newberry New Year Celebration

December 31 at The Old Newberry Hotel

Age 21-40?

Interested in being a NYP member and learning more about NYP?

Check out our website www.nbyyp.com!

Membership Form:

https://forms.gle/eREJV1wNN7bETVjm9

Membership Fee: $30

Save the Date for the Chamber's 100+1 Anniversary Celebration on Friday, April 29, 2022!

Details forthcoming.

Member Spotlight

Member Spotlight schedule.

Job Opportunities

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

City of Newberry Career Opportunities

Newberry County Employment Opportunities

School District of Newberry County Employment Opportunities

Business Information

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

Our website's Calendar of Events is being overhauled to include additional events in the area. You can check out the work in progress by clicking the button below.

Calendar of Events

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

Around the World with 4-H Field Trip Club

Ages 5-12

4^th 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.

1^st 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

3^rd 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

Honey Bee Project

Ages 5-18

$35 for members. Not a member yet, no problem. We can help you register.

Project runs February-August

February 11 deadline to register

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 Poultry Project

Ages 5-18

$15 4-H membership plus $40-80 for birds

Purchase, raise, and show laying chickens. Already have birds of laying age, consider the Flock Project. More information in links.

March 1 deadline to register

2022 4-H Forestry Clinic

Ages 14-18

$20 per youth, open to the first 26 to register

February 26 at Harbison State Forest in Columbia

February 4 deadline to register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/south-carolina-4-h-forestry-tickets-221437705137

SC 4-H Jr. Teen Weekend: “Under the Sea”

Ages 9-13

March 4-6 at Camp Long in Aiken (Friday evening - Sunday morning)

An annual event that many Junior 4-H members look forward to each year. Youth are immersed in a weekend of activities and workshops organized by the South Carolina 4-H State Teen Council. This is a great way for members to make new friends, have new experiences, and learn new skills through fun and adventure. The theme this year is "Under the Sea". Must be a SC 4-H Member 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 Round-Up

February 19 in Florence

4-H membership not required

$15 registration includes interactive workshops, catered lunch, dynamic speakers, and a t-shirt.

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 7^th 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

All Parks, Recreation, & Tourism Programs

Visit the Website for Classes and Events

Pharmacy Partners

Mask Program Participants

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.