Attention - Saraland Chamber of Commerce

Attention
The Saraland Area Chamber of Commerce WILL NOT be holding the 19th Annual
Harvest Festival this year due to the Alabama Super Spartan Race. We encourage anyone
who has participated in the Harvest Festival in the past to consider participating in the
Saraland Annual Music & Arts Festival on October 24th, 2015. If you would like more
information about this event you can contact the Saraland Arts Council by clicking here.
Save the Dates:
October 3, 2015.………..Walk For Life
October 12, 2015.………..Columbus Day
The celebration of the arrival of Christopher Columbus in the Americas on October 12, 1492.
October 13, 2015.………..Business After Hours, Fallapalooza, Rotolo’s 5:30pm
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October 17, 2015.………..Spartan Run
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October 22, 2015.………..Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast
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October 24, 2015.………..Saraland Annual Music & Arts Festival
October 31, 2015.………..Harvest Run, Contact Chamber for more information
October 31, 2015.………..Halloween
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Inside this Issue:
To navigate throughout this newsletter click the pages listed below
Page 2
Page 3
Monthly Luncheon
Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast
Toy Drive
Leadership Saraland
Central Church of Christ
President’s Perspective
Platinum Sponsors
Page 5
Page 4
Membership Renewals
New Membership
Spotlight Business
of the Month
Page 6
September’s Business After
Hours & Ribbon Cutting
October’s Business
After Hours
Page 7
Halloween Preparation
Spartan Race
Spartan Race Information
Sponsorship Opportunities
Register Today
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Board of Directors
September Calendar
Mission Statement
Contact Information
Saraland Area Chamber of Commerce
Mission Statement
“To Promote economic expansion and enhance the quality of life in the
North Mobile Area, by supporting businesses, encouraging community
leadership and fostering communication.”
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10. 2015
Speaker: Bradley Byrne
Date: October 13, 2015
District One Representative
Time: 11:45 a.m.
Location: Saraland Central Church of Christ
222 Saraland Blvd S., Saraland, AL 36571
Bradley Byrne was born and raised in Mobile, just a few miles from the site
where his great-great-great grandfather, Gerald Byrne, settled in the 1780’s.
After completing his undergraduate studies at Duke University, Byrne received
his law degree from the University of Alabama School of Law. He practiced law
in Mobile for more than 30 years, always active in the local community through
various service and economic development organizations.
Byrne served as a member of the Alabama State Senate representing District 32 from 2003 to 2007. Byrne
was elected to Congress in December 2013, to complete the term of Congressman Jo Bonner, who announced
his retirement in May 2013. Congressman Byrne was elected to his first full term on November 4, 2014.
In Congress, Byrne has established himself as an effective legislator by successfully advocating for local interests while also championing a smaller, less invasive federal government. Byrne has worked to support local
industry through improved infrastructure, including the construction of a new I-10 bridge over the Mobile
River. In an effort to shrink the federal bureaucracy, Byrne has pushed for the repeal of ObamaCare, fought to
reduce the regulatory burden on small businesses and worked to rein in out-of-control federal spending.
As a member of the House Committee on Armed Services, Byrne has been an outspoken supporter for a
strong national defense and improved quality of care at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Byrne has
traveled with the Armed Services Committee to the Middle East to meet foreign leaders and visit with United
States military personnel. Byrne has also used his position on the Committee to build support for the Littoral
Combat Ship (LCS), which is built in part at Mobile’s Austal USA shipyard.
A lifelong native of Alabama’s Gulf Coast, Byrne has been a strong supporter of the coastal economy. Byrne
led the charge for reforms to the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act which would
give more power over the Red Snapper fishery to the Gulf States. Byrne has also advocated for increased offshore energy production and American energy independence.
As a former member of the Alabama State Board of Education and former Chancellor of the Alabama Department of Postsecondary Education, Byrne saw the House Committee on Education and the Workforce as a
natural fit. On the Committee, Byrne has attempted to return more control over education policy to the state
and local level. In addition to pushing right-to-work policies and taking on the National Labor Relations
Board (NLRB), Byrne has made workforce training and technical education one of his top priorities.
Byrne has been married to the former Rebecca Dukes of Montgomery for over 30 years. Rebecca is the President and CEO of The Community Foundation of South Alabama, and they are the parents of four children:
Patrick, Kathleen, Laura, and Colin. Bradley and Rebecca welcomed the birth of their first grandson, MacGuire Arthur Byrne, on September 4, 2014. Bradley lives in Fairhope where he and his family are members of
St. James Episcopal Church.
There will be a $5.00 charge for this Luncheon.
CLICK HERE to RSVP for this Luncheon.
The Spartan Race comes to Saraland October 17th (The Alabama
Super) and over 3,000 participants have signed up for the event so
far. The Reebok Spartan Race is innovating obstacle racing on a
global scale. With 120 races around the world and 50 in the US
alone they offer three core races each escalating in distance, obstacle count and challenge level. The Spartan Super is 8 to 10 miles
with 25 obstacles riddled with signature obstacles: mud, barbed
wire, walls, rope and fire. We are excited here at the Chamber and for the City of
Saraland for all this event will bring. The Spartan Race committee has done an
outstanding job on organizing this event, making sure so many details have been taken
care of. Danny Corte with the Mobile Sports Authority, Jeff Kahn and Rita Wright
have been the leaders of our team along with all the others on the committee. The economic impact this event will bring to the City of Saraland and the Region is something
we will be looking forward to. We would like to thank Mayor Rubenstein and all the
city services for all they have done to make this event be successful.
-Rick Schaffer
We would like to thank the 2015 Platinum Sponsors of the
Saraland Area Chamber of Commerce
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10. 2015
Fellow Chamber Member:
We, Saraland First Toy Drive (a ministry of Saraland First Assembly), are
making preparations for the upcoming 2015 Christmas season. We have
spent the year fundraising, organizing and stockpiling bargain toys.
This year is our 14th annual toy drive for the North Mobile area. We partner
with our local school, Saraland Elementary, to help meet the needs of our
community. Last year we helped a total of 302 children. The goal of our
ministry is to make sure every child gets 3 toys for Christmas. And these
children are not asking for much…mostly baby dolls and actions figures, and
some are just asking for socks and underwear.
Our church adopts many children, but with this great number, we are always
still in need of adoptions, toy donations and fundraising opportunities. That’s where you come in….we need the support of our community and
business organizations to make sure that these children get toys on Christmas morning. Will you help us to help the children of our community? All
we ask is that you help our organization by either (1) hosting an in-office toy
drive (2) adopting a child or family for Christmas or (3) allowing us an opportunity to fundraise through your business. Just shoot us an email or give
us a call and let us know how you would like to be involved.
Thank you for all you do for Saraland’s children!
Very Early Merry Christmas,
Somer White Shamp
Pastoral Assistant/Toy Drive Coordinator
somer@saralandchurch.com
251.675.4217
If you are interested in being
one of the first to know about
the upcoming
Leadership
Saraland Class, contact the
Saraland Area Chamber of
Commerce by clicking here.
Leadership Saraland strives to
connect business leaders with
the guidance and support they
need for their business to grow.
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10. 2015
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Saraland Chamber of Commerce
Membership Renewals
The Board of Directors and staff thank the following businesses for
continuing their support of the Saraland Area Chamber of Commerce.
Advanced Spine &Therapy
Saraland Water
Members since 2014
Members since 1999
Forest Lawn Funeral Home
Sherwin Williams
Members since 2008
Members since 1986
High Tide Investments
Sister Schuberts
Members since 2014
Members since 2007
Labor Finders
Tennessee Valley
Members since 2010
Members since 2012
Mobile Educators
Volkert & Associates
Members since 1994
Members since 1999
The Saraland Chamber of Commerce
Welcomes our New Members
Business Interiors
Partridge, Smith, P.C.
309 Congress Street, Suite D
Mobile, AL 36602
Website
3601 Spring Hill Business Park Suite 102
Mobile, Alabama 36608
Website
Saraland First Assembly
Southern Appeal Landscape
Management
907 Shelton Beach Rd.
Saraland, AL 36571
Website
Website
Do you know anyone who is thinking about joining the Saraland
Area Chamber of Commerce? If so, click the image provided below for
more information.
Saraland Area Chamber of Commerce
939 Highway 43 South
251-675-4444
www.saralandchamber.com
donna@sarlaandchamber.com
Congratulations to this month’s Business Card of the Month! Don’t forget to submit
your business card at the next luncheon for your chance to win a free
advertisement in the next Newsletter!
Click the business card to visit their website
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10. 2015
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Thursday, September 10, the Saraland Area
Chamber of Commerce staff, board and
members welcomed one of Saraland’s newest
businesses to our area. Saraland Pharmacy is
located in the Shopping center of Rouse’s
Market and the North Mobile YMCA.
To visit their website, click here.
Tuesday, September 22, Chandler Properties,
Caring Hands Home Care and Rotolo’s
Pizzeria hosted September’s Business After
Hours at Kalifield Clubhouse.
To RSVP for this event click the image above.
If you would like your business to sponsor the next Business After Hours event,
please contact the Saraland Chamber of Commerce by clicking here.
If you are interested in holding a ribbon cutting or grand re-opening for your
business, please contact the Saraland Chamber of Commerce by clicking here.
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10. 2015
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Stay Safe this Halloween
Saraland and Surrounding Areas
The Saraland Area Chamber of Commerce Board and Staff wishes you and your family
to have a fun and safe Halloween. Halloween can be great fun for the children in our
community, but being prepared is the first step in assuring all goes well. Make a plan
for the night and talk to your children about how to stay safe.
Police department
telephone numbers & Addresses
Saraland:
251-675-5331
Chickasaw:
Citronelle:
Creola:
Mobile:
Prichard:
Satsuma:
251-452-0571
251-866-5527
251-675-8145
251-208-1200
251-452-2211
251-675-0151
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716 Saraland Blvd.
224 N Craft Hwy
17135 South Main Street
190 Dead Lake Road #A
4851 Museum Drive
216 E Prichard Ave.
5668 2nd Street
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To view the announcement of the Alabama Super click the image below
We are honored
to announce that
Saraland Alabama
has been chosen to
host the October
17, 2015 Alabama
Super. The Spartan
Race is a series of
obstacle races of
varying distance &
difficulty ranging
from 3 miles to
marathon distances. They are held
in the USA and franchised to 14 countries including Canada, many European
countries, South Korea, and Australia.
The Alabama Super will be held in Saraland and racers will need to be prepared for 8+ miles riddled with over 20 obstacles and more than 30 elevation
changes. The 90 acre course has a plethora of challenges and terrain types that
will keep you guessing. From sandy high lands to swampy bogs, prairie land to
forest area, this course has a little bit of everything. Be prepared to get dirty en
route to a Super medal!
If you would like further information for the 2015 Alabama Super, click here.
If you would like information about Sponsorship opportunities, click here.
If you would like to sign up for the Alabama Super today, click the links below.
Register Here
Register Here
Register Here
Bring a friend
$175.00
Register Here
Saturday Spectator
$20.00
Register Here
Kids Race (Mile or 1/2 Mile) $25.00
Register Here
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Register Here
With verification,
Military & First Responders
Receive 25% savings.
Click Here!
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Chairman of the Board: Eddie Holmes
President: Rick Schaffer
President Elect: Ron Mitchell
Treasurer: Wayne Lyssy
CO/VP Administration: Chris Mears
VP Membership& Diplomats: Pam Pully
VP Econ. Development: Jeff Kahn
VP Community Development: Rita Wright
VP Governmental Affairs: Bill Silver
VP Public Relations: George Burroughs
VP Special Projects: Maxine Jackson
Tremaine Martin, Greene Phillips
Tom Williams, Satsuma Council
Del Williamson, Quint’s Hardware
Ronnie Outlaw, Bama Auto Parts
Chris McFarland, Smoothie King
Evelyn Gibson, J&E Property
Wanda Threadgill, Roberts Brothers
Eloise Frost, Individual Member
Dr. Aaron Milner, Superintendent
Juanita Chandler, Chandler Properties
Brian Wilson, Walmart
Charles Simmons, Dupont
Greg Cawthon, Re/Max Gateway
Nick Patel, LaQuinta Inn
Terri Pringle, SARPC
1-Sunshine Club
Senior Citizen Center, 11:00am
5-City Council Pre- Meeting
Saraland Chamber of Commerce,
6:30-8:00pm
6-Widowed Persons Service
Saraland Civic Center, 10am
6-Woman’s Club of Saraland
Woman’s Club, 10am
6-Lion’s Club
Saraland United Methodist
Church, Noon
6-Board of Adjustments
Saraland City Courthouse, 6pm
7-Rotary Club of North Mobile
Catfish Junction $10pp, Noon
8-Sunshine Club
Senior Citizen Center, 11:00am
8-Keep Saraland Beautiful
Saraland Chamber of Commerce,
Noon
8-City Council Meeting
Saraland Municipal Annex,
6:30pm
13-Widowed Persons Service
Saraland Civic Center, 10am
13-Saraland Chamber of
Commerce Monthly Luncheon
Central Church of Christ, 11:45am1:00pm
13-Planning Commission
Saraland Municipal Annex, 6pm
13-Business After Hours
Rotolo’s Pizzeria, 5:30 p.m.
14-Rotary Club of North Mobile
Catfish Junction $10pp, Noon
15-Sunshine Club
Senior Citizen Center, 11:00am
17-Spartan Race
Click here for website
19-City Council Pre- Meeting
Saraland Chamber of Commerce,
6:30-8:00pm
20-Widowed Persons Service
Saraland Civic Center, 10am
20-Lion’s Club
Saraland United Methodist
Church, Noon
21-Rotary Club of North Mobile
Catfish Junction $10pp, Noon
22-Sunshine Club
Senior Citizen Center, 11:00am
22-City Council Meeting
Saraland Municipal Annex,
6:30pm
22-Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast,
7:00am
24-Music & Arts Festival
Saraland Civic Center
26-Woodmen of the World
312 Celeste Road Saraland, 6pm
Contact: Tom Williams
251-648-4811
27-Widowed Persons Service
Saraland Civic Center, 10am
27-Board Meeting
Saraland Chamber of Commerce,
Noon
27-Civic Forum
Saraland Civic Center, 7pm
28-Rotary Club of North Mobile
Catfish Junction $10pp, Noon
29-Sunshine Club
Senior Citizen Center, 11:00am
31-Harvest Run
31-Halloween
G.E.D Classes
Monday-Thursday, 9:00 am- 12:00 pm
Saraland Civic Center
Contact information: James Williams
251-679-5517
Saraland Quilting Club
Monday, Wednesday, & Friday, 1:00 pm
Saraland Civic Center
All ages & skill levels are welcome
Paul Stanley, Catfish Junction
Scooter Thronson, Thronson Paint & Body
Anita Clarke, C Spire Wireless
Jeff Schmitz, Alabama Power Company
Chief J.C. West, City of Saraland
Veronica Hudson, City Council
Donna Jones, Executive Director
If you would like to add an event or monthly
organization meeting to the Saraland Area
Chamber of Commerce’s monthly calendar,
please click here to email the Chamber.
939 Highway 43 South
Saraland, AL 36571
www.saralandchamber.com
donna@saralandchamber.com
averie@saralandchamber.com
Phone number: 251-675-4444
Fax number: 251-675-2307
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If you would like to know how your
business can become the next Spotlight
Business of the Month, please click here.
Saraland Area Chamber of Commerce
Mission Statement
“To Promote economic expansion and enhance
the quality of life in the North Mobile Area, by
supporting businesses, encouraging community
leadership and fostering communication.”
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