Events for December 2014

Bartow Young Professionals
Networking After Hours
Anheuser-Busch Brewery
5:30-8:00 pm RSVP only

Annual Meeting Planning Committee Meeting

Eggs & Issues will meet on the first Thursday in December. The sponsor for this month's breakfast and festivities planner is United Community Bank. Come ready to celebrate the holiday season. There will be games and prizes. There is also a toy drive for Toys for Tots, so please bring an unwrapped toy to donate.

Gigantic, inexpensive USED BOOK SALE sponsored by Friends of Cartersville/Bartow County Library at 429 W. Main St., Saturday, December 6. Garage doors (near Main St.) open at 9:00--10:00 for Friends of the Library (can join Friends before or at the sale). Open at 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. for everyone. Last hour of the sale from 1:00 to 2:00, buy/bring a $5 'Friends' book bag, then fill 'Friends' bag for only $5 more! Hardcover & softcover books (children's, fiction, non-fiction, romance, reference...), audio books, CD's, DVD's, cassettes, VHS tapes, computer games, puzzles are for sale. Donations for the quarterly sales are taken year-round at the Library front desk. Proceeds from the sales support purchases of new books, technology, and programs for the Bartow County Library System. For directions or more details, call 770-382-4203, or visit the Friends webpage at http://www.bartowlibraryonline.org

Learn more at the North Georgia Art Ramble website.

 

Big Chicken Chorus Christmas Concert returns to Sam Jones Memorial United Methodist Church to benefit Advocates for Children.
 
Kick your holiday spirit into high gear with the Big Chicken’s a cappella chorus singing holiday classics in the smooth sound of four part harmony.
 
The Big Chicken Chorus will perform a Christmas concert on Sunday, December 7, 2014 at 3pm in the sanctuary at Sam Jones Memorial United Methodist Church. 
 
Proceeds from the performance will benefit Advocates for Children in Cartersville.  Tickets are $15.00 and may be purchased through the Advocates for Children office, Jax Supply in downtown Cartersville at 19 Gilmer Street or by contacting Alan Bowen - 770 846 4465 or Bill Devine 770 606 1222. Student tickets are $10.00 pp, free admission to children six and under.
 
The Big Chicken Chorus was formed in 1986, a male chorus that sings four part a cappella harmony in the style of the close harmony sung by Barbershop Quartets. The Big Chicken Chorus has fifty members that range in age from high school to late 80's. The Chapter has adopted an enthusiastic program that includes music education, participation in Society competitions, youth outreach, and service to community. As the name might suggest, they are serious about having fun and providing an element of laughter and joviality in every performance.
 
Over the years, the Big Chicken Chorus has entertained audiences at the Fabulous Fox Theatre, the Atlanta Civic Center, the Georgia Fine Arts Center, Symphony Hall, the Georgia Dome, the Georgia Pacific "Art in the Heart" series, the "Cobb County Jubilee Arts Alliance" series, the Robert Ferst Center at Georgia Tech, the Rialto Theatre, and all over the Southeast. The BCC has also performed for the Georgia Music Educators Association and for the IBM World Series Seminar in Atlanta.
 
The Chorus has also performed throughout the Southeast and in many of our nations’ largest cities, including: Anaheim, Denver, Indianapolis, Kansas City, Louisville, Miami, Nashville, New Orleans, Pittsburgh, Salt Lake City, and San Francisco. The Chorus has also performed in Calgary, Alberta and Montreal, Quebec, and in Harrogate, England, as the guest chorus for the British Association's national convention.
 
The Big Chicken Chorus is proud to be listed as a "Georgia Touring Artist" by the Georgia Council for the Arts (GCA), and is supported in part by appropriations of the Georgia General Assembly. GCA is a partner agency of the National Endowment for the Arts, which believes that a great nation deserves great art.
 
Under the direction of Lars Grevstad, the future of the Big Chicken Chorus is bright, continuing the Chapter's proud tradition of pursuit of musical excellence and continuous improvement, all while keeping the Society's spirit of Brotherhood, Family, and Harmony alive and thriving!
 
 
The BCC includes men from many walks of life, to include business owners, retire military, politicians, financial consultants, first responders and many others.  That said, we all have one thing in common, we all share in the joy of singing, especially a cappella - four part harmony.
 
This Christmas performance will include all types of Christmas music, traditional classics like "Silent Night" and "Oh Holy Night", up-beat contemporary like "Marvelous Toy and "We Need A little Christmas" and even Christmas with a calypso beat in "The Virgin Mary Had A Baby Boy".  In addition to "The Big Chicken Chorus", the performance will include numbers from four barbershop quartets.
 
“Advocates for Children is extremely appreciative of the Big Chicken Chorus and their willingness to support our efforts through their talents,” said Karen White, Executive Vice President for Advocates. “It is because of groups like the BCC that we are able to provide programs and services at no charge to over 2,600 children and families each year,” said White.
 
Begin your Christmas season by enjoying wonderful holiday music while making a difference in the lives of children and families that need our help and support.
 
Advocates for Children strengthens our community of families by offering safety, comfort and hope to children and preventing child abuse in all its forms. To learn more about Advocates and the services they offer, call 770.387.1143 or visit www.AdvoChild.org.

This 30-Hour General Industry Training Program covers a variety of topics. The class covers OSHA policies, procedures, and standards, as well as general industry safety and health principles. Attendees will be able to identify the most common hazards in their workplaces, locate the applicable OSHA general industry standard, and determine appropriate abatement methods to address non-compliance with these standards.

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 meeting we will hear from Euharlee's Mayor Dennis Thayer.
 
Mayor Thayer is completing his first year in office as Mayor of the City of Euharlee in Bartow County.  He has a professional Background in Public Safety with 30 years of fire service experience, currently serving as a Lieutenant Paramedic with Cobb County Fire & Emergency Services in Kennesaw, Georgia.  In addition he provides consulting and project management services to local, state and national level government organizations.  
Additional leadership roles include: Nationally Qualified Type III Logistics Section Chief and serves in that role for the State of Georgia All Hazards Incident Management Team through GEMA.  He is the State of Georgia Representative for MutualAidNet.  Working with FEMA and the International Fire Chiefs this program is building statewide and regional mutual aid programs across the nation.  He also currently serves at the State Coordinator for the Georgia L.A.S.T.  A national cooperative program sponsored by the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation and the U.S. Department of Justice.
He is the Chairman and founding member of the Georgia Fallen Firefighters Foundation and has served on the Board of Directors for the Georgia Firefighters Burn Foundation, The Federation of Burn Camps as well as multiple HOA boards.
Activities & Affiliations include:  International Association of Fire Chiefs, Georgia Association of Fire Chiefs, Metro Atlanta Fire Chiefs Association, Georgia State Firefighters Association, and the Fire Department Safety Officers Association. 
Accomplishments include: Multiple local and regional awards and distinctions along with Cobb County Public Safety Officer of the Year, Georgia Fire Chiefs Association Presidential Award and the Governors Public Safety Award for “Contribution to the Profession”. 
 
 

This is a two day course that provides general industry workers information about their rights, employer responsibilities as well as how to identify, abate, avoid and prevent job related hazards. The training covers a variety of general industry safety and health hazards which a worker may encounter. The training emphasizes hazard identification, avoidance, control and prevention.

Quarterly Luncheon Steering Committee

Ribbon Cutting: Wendy's
 

Bartow Business Women
Christmas Social

Tuesday, December 9 at 6:00 - 8:00 PM
Cartersville Country Club

Contact Kathy Hall for more information.

Leadership Bartow
Community and Health Resource Day

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.

Ribbon Cutting: 1st Georgia Home Mortgage    
Thursday, December 11th
12:30 PM

Youth Leadership Bartow Day

Business After Hours: H& H Realty

Friday, December 12, 2014
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

700 Douthit Ferry Rd
Cartersville, GA
(770) 386-1400

Join us at H & H Realty to enjoy an old-fashioned pig roast, drinks & libations, and healthy South Georgia mystery meat.  Vegetarian options will be available.

Please consider bring a donation for the Good Shepherd Foundation of Bartow County: napkins, solo cups, dish towels, toilet tissue, paper plates, dish detergent, and Lysol cleaning supplies. Cash donations and grocery gift cards are also welcome.

Please RSVP by 12/8.

Click here to view the flyer.

Boar’s Head Dinner and Christmas Celebration Hosted by Sam Jones and Trinity UMC
 
A night of music, acting, costumes, laughter and a delicious meal combine for a wonderful way to celebrate the coming of the Christ child.
 
Sam Jones Memorial United Methodist Church and Trinity United Methodist Church are combining all their creative and culinary talents to produce an evening of royal entertainment and food.
 
The king and queen along with their royal court invite you to a feast set in olden times.  There will be absent - minded knights; a court jester to make you laugh, skits and a short concert sung by the royal court themselves.  The night will also feature a feast of half a roasted chicken, potatoes and all the trimmings-- a meal fit for a king (or queen).
 
The event will take place at Sam Jones UMC Family Life Center located at 100 West Church Street on Friday, December 12th and Saturday December 13th.  Each night the dinner and entertainment will begin promptly at 7:00 PM.
 
The purpose of the production is to welcome the Christmas season, enjoy a fine meal and the fellowship of one another, experience the talent of our community all the while raising money for worthy causes.  All proceeds will go to Cartersville Schools Foundation Gatekey Scholarship program and the Murphy - Harpst Children’s Home. 
 
The Cartersville Schools Foundation GateKey Scholarship Program establishes college scholarships for eligible students who have the academic ability but may not have the financial means to attend college. The program gives them the opportunity to work toward an attainable goal of a college education. All monies raised go directly to scholarships.
 
Murphy-Harpst is an agency of the United Methodist Church, a not-for-profit organization committed to meeting the needs of abused and neglected young people through residential treatment, placements in specialized foster care, and community programs that serve at-risk children and their families
 
Tickets are $25 per person and are still available through the Sam Jones and Trinity UMC office and after Sunday services at each church. Tickets may also be purchased on line at www.SamJonesUMC.org

Boar’s Head Dinner and Christmas Celebration Hosted by Sam Jones and Trinity UMC
 
A night of music, acting, costumes, laughter and a delicious meal combine for a wonderful way to celebrate the coming of the Christ child.
 
Sam Jones Memorial United Methodist Church and Trinity United Methodist Church are combining all their creative and culinary talents to produce an evening of royal entertainment and food.
 
The king and queen along with their royal court invite you to a feast set in olden times.  There will be absent - minded knights; a court jester to make you laugh, skits and a short concert sung by the royal court themselves.  The night will also feature a feast of half a roasted chicken, potatoes and all the trimmings-- a meal fit for a king (or queen).
 
The event will take place at Sam Jones UMC Family Life Center located at 100 West Church Street on Friday, December 12th and Saturday December 13th.  Each night the dinner and entertainment will begin promptly at 7:00 PM.
 
The purpose of the production is to welcome the Christmas season, enjoy a fine meal and the fellowship of one another, experience the talent of our community all the while raising money for worthy causes.  All proceeds will go to Cartersville Schools Foundation Gatekey Scholarship program and the Murphy - Harpst Children’s Home. 
 
The Cartersville Schools Foundation GateKey Scholarship Program establishes college scholarships for eligible students who have the academic ability but may not have the financial means to attend college. The program gives them the opportunity to work toward an attainable goal of a college education. All monies raised go directly to scholarships.
 
Murphy-Harpst is an agency of the United Methodist Church, a not-for-profit organization committed to meeting the needs of abused and neglected young people through residential treatment, placements in specialized foster care, and community programs that serve at-risk children and their families
 
Tickets are $25 per person and are still available through the Sam Jones and Trinity UMC office and after Sunday services at each church. Tickets may also be purchased on line at www.SamJonesUMC.org

Finance Committee Meeting

Executive Committee Meeting

Ribbon Cutting: The Steak House    
West End Commons
 

Ribbon Cutting: LaVida Massage
Tuesday, December 16th
4:30 PM

Board of Directors Meeting

Annual Meeting Planning Committee Meeting

2015 Committee Chairs Meeting

Ribbon Cutting: Northwest GA Scholars Program, Inc.
Thursday, December 18th
4:30 PM