Events for November 2014

2014 3rd Annual Dot Frasier Sporting Clay Tournament
November 1, 2014
Barnsley Gardens Resort

Proceeds to benefit the Bartow Education Foundation

Registration at 8:00 AM, Tournament at 10:00 AM
4 Person Team with 15 Shooting Stations (Registered targets NSCA and GSCA fees apply.)

Light breakfast and Lunch will be provided. Cash and Door Prizes will be offered with Lewis Class scoring (3 classes).  Sponsorships available.

View registration and sponsorship form.

Dress Your Home, Manufacturers Direct Sale

Saturday, November 1
10 AM - 5 PM
120 North Industrial Blvd, Calhoun, GA 30701

Presented by Delos Rugs & Echota Fabrics, the sale will include area rugs, bedspreads, fabric, and lighting.  See a preview at www.delosrugs.com

Benefiting the Bartow County College & Career Academy

UNBELIEVABLE DEALS!  ONE DAY ONLY!
 

Policy & Procedure Review Committee Meeting

Bartow Business Women Steering Committee

Manufacturers Appreciation Week Planning Committee

Join us for our monthly Beer Tasting -- this month Jekyll, Red Hare and More -- just $10 per adult.  Please plan to have dinner with us -- you can order from the menu during the tasting http://www.johnnymitchellssmokehouse.com/menu.html.

This month's Eggs & Issues breakfast is sponsored by The City of Adairsville and features County Commissioner Steve Taylor as our guest speaker.

Please RSVP for this free breakfast.

Ribbon Cutting - Beall's Outlet
433 East Main Street
Cartersville, GA  30121

Accounting for Your Mission

Friday, November 7, 2014
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Cartersville-Bartow County Chamber of Commerce
AB Community Room
122 W. Main Street
Cartersville, GA 30120

The Georgia Center for Nonprofits is proud to partner with Bartow Collaborative to present Accounting for Your Mission--a half day session focused on helping nonprofits establish sound fiscal practices.

The sustainability of many nonprofit organizations often boils down to their ability to establish and maintain sound fiscal policies.  Nonprofit organizations must manage financial prospects while mitigating any danger that may pose a threat to the value and permanence of the social impact for the organization. This course will focus on tools and concepts to help participants focus on the financial challenges unique to nonprofit organizations.

Course Objectives
At the end of this course participants will be able to:

• Manage information in critical financial reports
• Distinguish between audits and assessments
• Identify key controls for accountability and transparency

Registration Details:
 - $10 for staff, board members, and volunteers of local nonprofits, social services, churches, government agencies and businesses in Bartow County.
 - $25 for those serving outside Bartow County.
The registration fee includes lunch.

Facilitator:
Glenda Hicks, Owner of Glenda Y. Hicks, CPA

Learn more:
http://www.gcn.org/events/nonprofit-university/Accounting-for-Your-Mission
or call Bartow Collaborative at 678-719-2041.

View the event flyer.

Presented by the Georgia Center for Nonprofits, Bartow Collaborative, The Cartersville-Bartow Community Foundation, and the Cartersville-Bartow County Chamber of Commerce Nonprofit Executive Roundtable, and the Cartersville Service League.

3 Things You Can Do Today to Build a Referral-Based Business
Presented by Saunders Jones, III and the Small Business Council

Friday, November 7
Networking at 11:30 AM, Program at 12:00 PM

View the event flyer to learn about the sessions.

Georgia Power Board Room
Cartersville-Bartow County Chamber of Commerce, Inc.
122 West Main Street, Cartersville, GA 30120

FREE Brown-Bag Seminar
Don't forget to bring your own lunch!

RSVP by Nov. 5 to Kathy Hall, 770-382-1466

November First Friday in Downtown Cartersville
Giving Thanks to the Local Non-Profit Organizations

CARTERSVILLE – The Cartersville Downtown Development Authority invites you to the November First Friday event, “Giving Thanks.” The event will take place on Friday, November 7^th in historic downtown Cartersville.

The event will be from 5-8 PM. Several non-profit organizations will be set up throughout historic downtown Cartersville sharing information about their missions and needs, including but not limited to Tranquility House, Bartow Health Access, and The League for Animal Welfare, American Red Cross, Family Promise of Bartow County, and Etowah Valley Humane Society. “This event is a great way for us to show thanks and give to wonderful causes that our local non-profit organizations are organizing and supporting,” stated Special Events Coordinator Hollie Duncan. “This weekend is also the kickoff to our Downtown Holiday Shopping event, so we felt this would be a great way to start it.” Many shops will be open until 8 PM or later offering great specials and deals.

 For additional information, visit www.downtowncartersville.org or call 770.607.3480.

The Charity Day Sale is a private, four-hour sale dedicated to supporting local non-profit organizations.  Participating charities will have the opportunity to raise money for their organization while private sale customers receive 20% - 70% off Belk purchases storewide, including special savings on rarely-discounted brands.

Tickets for the Charity Day Sale may be purchased from participating non-profit organizations.  You may also purchase tickets at the in-store registers beginning on Friday, October 31 through Saturday, November 8, and during the four hours of the Charity Sale event.

For more information, please call the Cartersville Belk at (770) 382-3770.

B3 Run: Beer - BBQ - Block Party!
November 8, 2014

Join us for a run (or walk) in beautiful Bartow County followed by Beer, BBQ and a Block Party.  The Howling Tongues and Rivers Monroe will be playing and we will have every kind of BBQ you can imagine, beer, and live music! 
 

You don't run or walk?  Well join us anyway!  We have even created a special 0.0 event and shirt just for the non-runners! Running, walking or NOT, join us at LakePoint Sports on November 8th for a great day of fun!

The course will be FAST, the music will be ROCKIN' and the block party will be FUN!

Learn more, register, or sign up to volunteer at: www.b3run.com

Friends of the Library's Indoor Arts and Crafts Fair is to be held Saturday Nov. 8 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. inside the Cartersville Civic Center at 435 W. Main St. behind the Library. Free parking and free admission for attendees. Over 60 vendors will have displays of handcrafted items such as folk art, wooden ornaments and puzzles, soaps, spices, blown glass, photography, birdhouses, jewelry, handbags, honey, decorations, needlework, garden art, food and drink.... Come support area artisans and get a head start on gift shopping. Vendor booth space rentals support the Bartow County Library through the Friends of the Library organization. For more information about the Craft Fair, contact K. Barnhart at 770-382-4779 or barnhartk@bellsouth.net For information about the Friends of the Library, visit the Library web page http://www.bartowlibraryonline.org/ .

Quarterly Luncheon
Monday, November 10

11:15 AM Networking, 11:30 AM Lunch, 12:00 PM Program
Clarence Brown Conference Center
5450 Georgia Hwy 20, Cartersville, GA 30121

Featuring Earl Ehrhart from LakePoint Sports, as the guest speaker.

Purchase tickets.

Small Business Council Meeting

Community Can-a-thon
Tuesday, November 11
6 AM - 7 PM

Old Fire Station in Downtown Cartersville

Drop off canned goods, non-perishable items, or monetary donations all day! Featuring a Business Before Hours from 6 AM to 9 AM.
 

Annual Veteran's Day Ceremony
American Legion Carl Boyd Post 42

Tuesday, November 11, 2014
11:00 AM

Everyone in Cartersville and the surrounding area is invited to attend.  This ceremony is to honor all the men and women who have served in the Armed Forces of the United States of America.

Retired U.S. Navy Master Chief Michael Schwartz will be the guest speaker.  Immediately after the ceremony, Post 42 will serve a free meal of hamburgers and hot dogs to all attending.

Post 42 is located on the hill behind Hobby Lobby in Cartersville, GA.  Please enter the Post main gate from Martin Luther King Drive and arrive early to allow for parking and seating.

Leadership Bartow

Annual Meeting Planning Committee Meeting

Join us for a Holiday Wine Tasting -- just $10 per adult.  Also plan to have dinner with us -- you can order from the menu during the tasting http://www.johnnymitchellssmokehouse.com/menu.html.

Ribbon Cutting: Dudley's Driving Center    
Tuesday, November 13th
11:30 AM

Youth Leadership Bartow

The Small Business Council of the Cartersville-Bartow County Chamber of Commerce will be hosting a Lunch and Learn, facilitated by Matt Pearce with the Small Business Development Center.

Does it seem like everything is on Social Media now? Are you feeling over-whelmed by the amount of information there is with Social Media? This class covers current social media marketing trends from start to finish. We will start with the basics of Social Media and progress with each session.

This Introduction to Social Media Program is an overview program targeting managers and decision makers. The program addresses what social media is and how businesses can use it. Unlike other social media courses, we do not try to convince you that you must be using social media. Rather, this social media program gives you the tools and knowledge you need to make that decision for yourself. The class introduces social media sites such as Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and Pinterest.

Social Media Part 1
1.Overview: Review all the different options and which are good for certain businesses.
2.Which site(s) should you be on and why?
3.How you can utilize the sites for your business.
Date: September 12
Time: 11am-1pm

Social Media Part 2
1.Learn how to set up pages for various sites.
2.Learn how to change Facebook Tabs and resize images for different Social Media Platforms.
3.Developing Effective Social Media Post.
Date: October 10
Time: 11am-1pm

Social Media Part 3
1.Developing a Social Media Plan
2.Determining Goals and Successes
3.Choosing Tools and Services
   1.Google Alerts
4.Social Media Best Practices
Date: November 14
Time: 11am-1pm
 

Program fee: $90.00/whole series or $35/program 
Location: Cartersville-Bartow County Chamber of Commerce
Online pre-registration is required.

Register online at www.romesbdc.org or call the office at 706-622-2006 for further information.

First Annual Collegiate Sand Clash

November 15
FREE ADMISSION!

Featuring the Top 10 Ranked Programs in Women's Sand Volleyball
With College Football Shown in the Pavilion

Sign up for the Sinjin Smith Fall Clinic and learn from The King of the Beach!

Register at rallyvb.com
Like Us on Facebook.com/RallyVB

www.lakepointsports.com
 

FREE EVENTS HELP INDIVIDUALS NAVIGATE AFFORDABLE CARE ACT HEALTH INSURANCE OPTIONS
Cartersville, GA; October 17, 2014:   Cartersville Medical Center’s certified navigator will host a kick-off event and free Affordable Care Act enrollment seminars beginning October 28.  The deadline for enrollment is February 15, 2015.
 
Jennifer Lunk, Cartersville resident and former teacher, is a federal and state-certified navigator who provides the following assistance:

• Explains what insurance is and why it’s needed
• Provides education and outreach in the community
• Helps with enrollment through Marketplace
• Answers questions pertaining to the choices available

 
Lunk can help individuals find out if they qualify for lower cost coverage, explain choices and choose the insurance plan that is best for the individual and his/her family.  “I don’t work for an insurance company; my only job is to help you,” said Lunk.  According to Lunk, those who are currently enrolled are encouraged to attend one of the seminars this year.  “I want to provide them with any updates and make sure they are receiving the correct tax credits.”
 
The service is free and available at Cartersville Medical Center by appointment.
 
Open Enrollment begins on November 15.  “February 15th is the last day to sign up for health insurance,” says Lunk.  To encourage individuals to learn more about their health insurance options and for one-on-one enrollment assistance, Lunk is offering an informational kickoff and free enrollment seminars before the February 15th deadline:

• Tuesday, October 28, 5:30 – 7 p.m.:  Informational Kick-Off (presentation, questions & answers, appointments made)
• Saturday, November 15, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.:  Open Enrollment Day (free enrollment assistance provided by certified navigators)
• Wednesday, December 10, 5 – 8 p.m.:  Free Enrollment Assistance
• Monday, January 12, 5-8 p.m.:  Free Enrollment Assistance
• Monday, February 9, 5-8 p.m.:  Final Enrollment Event before deadline

*All events will be located in the classrooms on the first floor at Cartersville Medical Center
 
For those who cannot attend one of the seminars, Lunk encourages individuals to visit her office at Cartersville Medical Center.  “Or, you may enroll online at HealthCare.gov or call 800.319.2596 to get help as you shop, compare and apply for health insurance online,” said Lunk.
 
To register for the free seminar, call MedLine at 800.242.5662.  For more information or to schedule an appointment for enrollment assistance, call Jennifer Lunk at 770.382.1530 ext. 1198.
 
About Cartersville Medical Center
Cartersville Medical Center is a 112-bed acute care hospital, Chest Pain Center, Certified Primary Stroke Center and Gold Seal Inpatient Diabetes program accredited by the Joint Commission.  Cartersville Medical was named a Top Performing Hospital in 2010, 2011 and 2012 by the Joint Commission based upon key quality measures and named to the “Top Small Hospitals” list by Georgia Trend magazine in 2012.  The Breast Imaging Center of Excellence at The Women’s Center provides mammography services that are gold seal accredited by the American College of Radiology.  The Hope Center, a regional, Commission on Cancer approved cancer treatment facility, is conveniently located on the hospital campus and provides over 4,000 treatments with over 300 new patients per year from a ten county region. 
 
 
For more information about programs and services offered at Cartersville Medical Center or The Hope Center, call MedLine at (800) 242-5662 or visit www.cartersvillemedical.com.

Executive Committee Meeting

Bartow Business Women Luncheon

Board of Directors Meeting

MAW Planning Committee Meeting

Community Building in Bartow

Friday, November 31
8:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Light breakfast will be served.

Cartersville First Baptist
241 Douthit Ferry Road, Cartersville, GA

Collaboration doesn't happen by itself; it's done intentionally.  Hear from families experiencing success and learn how you can be a part of building a strong and self-sufficient community.

Please bring donations of Fruit Cups and Easy Mac for the BackPack Buddies Program.  Presented by Bartow Collaborative.  Questions?  Call Tina Grubbs at 678-719-2041.

Spring Place Pottery & Artists' Gallery
Holiday Sale

Friday, November 21 and Saturday, November 22
15 E. Main Street, Cartersville

There will be door prizes & artists' demonstrations with extended shopping hours from 10:30 AM to 7:00 PM

Call (770) 383-9910 or email info@springplacepottery.com for more information.  www.springplacepottery.com

Christmas Bazaar

Sat., Nov. 22, 2014
10 AM - 4 PM

The Church at Liberty Square
2001 Liberty Square Drive
Cartersville, GA 30120

Unique Gift Ideas for Everyone on Your List!
Santa & Mrs. Claus will join us from 12 PM - 2 PM for pictures!

Present this flyer for FREE admission!   Regular entry is $1 per person.

Spring Place Pottery & Artists' Gallery
Holiday Sale

Friday, November 21 and Saturday, November 22
15 E. Main Street, Cartersville

There will be door prizes & artists' demonstrations with extended shopping hours from 10:30 AM to 7:00 PM

Call (770) 383-9910 or email info@springplacepottery.com for more information.  www.springplacepottery.com

Experience Christmas at Grand Oaks' Open House!

Sunday, November 23, 2014
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

302 W. Main Street, Cartersville

Featuring light refreshments and music.  Guests may tour the Victorian-style home with all of its Christmas decorations.

There is a $10 donation at the door and all proceeds will benefit the Etowah Scholarship Foundation.  Call (770) 382-6322 for more information.

Government Affairs meets on the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month to hear from someone who has particular insight in an angle of the economic growth and development of our business community. This week's speaker is Kelly Howington from the Georgia DNR.

Having lived most of his life in Cartersville, Kelly comes to us with a Master’s Degree in Recreation Administration from the University of Georgia and a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from Presbyterian College in Clinton, SC.
 
His deep dedication and love for recreation and small group camping, is directly tied to his many wonderful summers as a camper and staff member at Camp Cherokee on the shores of Lake Allatoona in White, GA.  Following his passion for recreation and leisure services, Kelly has excelled in his pursuit of excellence in programming and services in a variety of summer camp settings including both large and small scale operations. What started as a love for “His” hometown camp quickly grew into a legacy of positive change and dramatic increases in both quality and usage at all the sites he has lead.
 
In his newest adventure, Kelly now builds on his training, education and years of experience to lead the efforts of one of Georgia’s largest and most visited recreational sites at Red Top Mountain State Park as well as help breathe new life into the historic sites of Pickett’s Mill Battlefield, Etowah Indian Mounds and Allatoona Pass Battlefield. From transforming small and large church camps to viable and self-sufficient entities, directing Clemson University’s largest 4-H camp to now managing four of Georgia’s beloved State Parks; Kelly prides himself on leading his team with both care and conviction while maintaining a sharp focus on efficient and effective use of all resources whether fiscal, human or natural.
 
Along with his wife, Jean, twelve year old son Philip and ten year old son Iain, the Howington family includes two cats, Jack and Snowflake and one guinea pig named Schmo’.  As the new Park Manager of Red Top Mountain State Park, you can find the Howingtons at home in the Manager’s residence in the center of the park, or off exploring some of the thousands of beautiful acres that make up Red Top Mountain State Park, Etowah Indian Mounds, Pickett’s Mill Battlefield or Allatoona Pass.

 

Leadership Bartow Steering Committee Meeting
If you are interested in joining this, or another, committee, please contact Stephanie Stapleton.

The Chamber will be closing at noon on Wednesday, November 26 through Friday, November 28 for the Thanksgiving Holiday.

Sit back, relax and enjoy your Thanksgiving holiday!  Jill and Johnny and their Team would love to feed you and your loved ones this holiday season.

You can either call, order, and pick up your meal -- or you can join us at Johnny Mitchell's Smokehouse on Thanksgiving Day for our all-you-can-eat buffet.

Click to see the menus, options and costs http://www.johnnymitchellssmokehouse.com/thanksgiving.html