Tillman`s Corner Lions Club Meeting

The Corner
SouthWest Mobile County Chamber of Commerce
Serving All of South West Mobile County
Luncheon June 3rd
Guest Speaker: Judith Adams
President’s Message Pg. 1
June 2015
“In Step With Progress”
Message from the President
Greetings from the Chamber!
Thanks to everyone who attended our last month's
Chamber meeting. We had open forum with business
representatives and community members who shared
their current business practices, community interests,
and vision for growth. A special thanks to Coach Collier
for giving us highlights of the Theodore High School
Athletic Program. We anticipate a very informative
Business Networking Luncheon this month, June 6th,
with Judith Adams of Alabama State Port Authority as
our guest speaker. We encourage you to come out and
hear what she has to say about "The Port and What our
Future Holds".
Vacation season is here and we all anticipate spending time with family and getting a
little rest and relaxation. As you search ideas for entertaining the kids, make plans to
attend our Annual Kids Day on July 25th, held at the Chamber. It's a fun event you
don't want to miss.
Have an enjoyable Father’s Day.
“In Step with Progress”
Alesia Davis
Board of Director
Kay Peace, At an early age in high school I committed
to friends that I would run for President of Student
Council. Little did I know that I would win and instantly
fall in love with volunteering and the fulfillment I received
from a kind gesture and learning that the little things you
do play a big part in another person’s life.
My involvement with the Chamber started back in the
late 80’s and encompassed my love for volunteer work,
giving back and making a difference in our community. I
have and currently serve as secretary, chaired just about
every committee from our Christmas parade to hiding hundreds of Easter eggs.
I served as President in 1993, was chosen as Citizen of the Year, started the
Spirit Award, the Top Ten Student Breakfast, and even once wore a chicken
suit at the Annual Easter Egg Hunt!
Volunteering did not stop at the Chamber but fueled the fire to pay it forward
through the American Business Women’s Association, American Cancer
Society, Toys for Tots, and Beta Sigma Phi Eta Omega Chapter.
At my current job, I started a program called Employees Give Back and since
its inception in 2001, we have donated company-wide in excess of $1,000,000
to local and statewide organizations to include, local food pantries, Sav-A-Life,
Cerebral Palsy, Child Advocacy Center, Wilmer Hall, Mission Work, and many
more.
On a personal note, I come from a large family with parents that instilled love,
strength and always be there for one another. My nieces and nephews have
always been my children from the time they were born to adulthood. Now I step
back and admire as they become amazing parents with their own children and
take pride knowing that I had a tiny part in their upbringing. In 2009, I met my
soulmate celebrating our 5th anniversary this June. We share the same ideas,
values, and the love of our families.
2015
Officers
President
Alesia Davis
New Horizons Credit Union
1st Vice President
Donna Abercrombie
Century Bank
2nd Vice President
Ruth Robinson
Mobile Memorial Gardens Cemetery
Secretary
Kay Peace
Individual
Treasurer
Theresa Orrell
Polysurveying
Board of Director’s
Ed Murphy - Individual
Della Wade - WalMart
Teresa Taylor - AIM Mail Center
Johnny Antley - Individual
Kelle Flynt - Mobile County Commission
Delores MCLaney - County Line Band
Sharon Murrill - Alabama Power
Maranda Hance - Holiday Inn
Matt Garner - PNC Bank
Tiffany Ginn - Republic Services
Pete Riehm - NAI Mobile
Russanne Howell - Farmers Insurance
Jeff L. Schmitz
Honorary
Larry Kent - Individual
Lois Rockhold - Individual
Our Chamber’s mission is, to foster,
promote, advance, and improve the
civic, commercial and general business
interests of the surrounding areas and
to cooperate with other communities
promoting objectives for the
improvement of our business and the
welfare of our community.
www.swmcchamber.com
JUNE CALENDAR
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3
Tillman’s Corner Lions Club Meeting
When: Noon
Where: Tillman’s Corner Community
Center
Contact: Ron Mitchell 251-591-6872
SWMC Business Luncheon
When: 11:30am-1pm
Where: Tillman’s Corner Community
Center
Speaker: Judith Adams
Topic: The Port & what the future holds
Contact: Chamber Office 251-666-2488
Cost: $8 for members and $10 for
nonmembers
*
Don’t Forget your money for Split the Pot
4
Senior Dance
6
11
*
When: 7-10pm
Where: Tillman’s Corner Community
Center
Band: County Line Band of Mobile
Cost: $5 donation
Contact: Dumas McLaney 251-661-5827
Relay for Life Fashion Show
When: 5:30-8:30pm
Where: Tillman’s Corner
Community Center
Cost: $20 for Adults, $10 for children
5-12, Children under 5 are free
Contact: Donna Abercrombie (cell)
251-599-0443, (work) 251-459-6902 or
dabercrombie@centurybankms.com
Payroll Vault Ribbon Cutting
When: 5:30 - 8:30pm
Where: Payroll Vault
712 Oak Circle Drive West
Mobile, Al 36609
Wine & Hors d’oeuvres
Live Music
RSVP
Contact: Amanda
Asporna@ksimmonscpa.com
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14
16
21
Senior Dance
When: 7-10pm
Where: Tillman’s Corner Community
Center
Band: County Line Band of Mobile
Cost: $5 donation
Contact: Dumas McLaney 251-661-5827
Flag Day
Tillman’s Corner Lions Club Meeting
When: Noon
Where: Tillman’s Corner Community
Center
Contact: Ron Mitchell 251-591-6872
Father’s Day
First Day of Summer
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Senior Dance
When:7-10pm
Where: Tillman's Corner Community
Center
Band: Country Sounds Band
Cost: $5 donation
Contact: Melvin Farmer 251-675-4388
or Wayne Goff 251-895-3554
25
Senior Dance
When:7-10pm
Where: Tillman's Corner Community
Center
Band: Country Sounds Band
Cost: $5 donation
Contact: Melvin Farmer 251-675-4388
or Wayne Goff 251-895-3554
June Luncheon
Judith Adams is the Vice President of Marketing
for the Alabama State Port Authority. Her areas of
responsibility include media, community and
government affairs, real estate/asset management,
and Theodore terminal operations. She is also
responsible for economic development at the
Port Authority, participating on project teams that
successfully recruited Aker Solutions ASA, Standard
Concrete Products, Berg Spiral Pipe Corp., and the
ThyssenKrupp projects, now owned by Outokumpu
Stainless and AM/NS Calvert.
Ms. Adams serves on the Board of Directors of the National Waterways
Conference and Partners for Environmental Progress. Ms. Adams is also a
member of the Economic Development Association of Alabama, the Southern
Economic Development Council, Leadership Alabama, and the Public Relations
Council of Alabama. Ms. Adams is a graduate of Louisiana State University. She
and her husband, John, have three children and two grandchildren.
June 3, 2015 Luncheon Food Provided By:
The Wilton Caterer
5328 Gunn Road
Mobile, AL 36619
(251) 662-8226
thewiltoncaterer@aol.com
Menu:
Jack Daniels Chicken
Loaded Potato Casserole
Green Beans
Salad
Strawberry Shortcake
Sweet and Unsweet Tea
The Luncheon price for members is $8.00
and $10.00 for non members.
Thank you
Walmart
#866
for raising
$11,063!
Della Wade
Donna Christian
Paula Vison
Children's Miracle Network (C.M.N.) hosted a Walmart Kickoff celebration in
Birmingham, AL on Thursday, April 16th for Walmart employees all over the state of
Alabama. Walmart is one of the biggest supporters for C.M.N. They selected one
thousand associates from across the state of Alabama to attend this event. Della Wade,
Paula Vison and Donna Christian were chosen from the Tillman’s Corner Walmart to
represent their efforts. The money they raise helps so many. Della said, “she feels very
honored to have been a part of the celebration.” Last year the Tillman’s Corner Walmart
alone raised $11,063 for Children’s Miracle Network. Walmart stores in Alabama
combined raised 1.3 million dollars. Thank you to everyone who donated to C.M.N. We
look forward to raising more funds next year.
It is my pleasure to announce the 3rd Annual
Relay for Life Fashion Show
With a Live & Silent Auction
Presented by the Relay Team
Babes of the Bay
Date: On June 6th 2015
Time: 5:30PM-8:30PM
Place: Tillman’s Corner Community Center
5055 Carol Plantation Rd.
Mobile, Al 36619
For more information please call
Donna Abercrombie
(Cell) 251-599-0443
(Wk) 251-459-6902
Or email me
dabercrombie@centurybankms.com
Tickets for the event are as follows:
$20.00 for Adults
$10.00 for children 5-12
And children under 5 are free
Dinner will be served prior to Fashion Show.
This year’s GED Graduation was one of the smallest classes ever - Small but Mighty.
They took on the challenge of the new 2014 GED Test which was more expensive and more
rigorous and passed.
The test format went from being paper driven to being computer driven and requires more
depth of knowledge. Also, the test went from five parts to four parts, but test takers no
longer have to take all subjects at once. They can study and take one subject at a time.
The test is available in English as well as Spanish. As a student enrolled in the Bishop
State Adult Education Program, scholarships are available for free GED Ready Practice
Tests. Scholarships are also available to help defray the cost for the GED Test once
students are academically ready and have met attendance requirements.
Although the graduating class was small this year, their success proves that it can be
done! Tillman’s Corner Community Center has free GED classes on Tuesday and
Wednesday afternoons. Help us get the word out. They can start today! Getting a GED
changes lives for the better forever and opens door to a brighter future. We’d love to see
more success stories marching across that stage next year!
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Vannessa S
Commercial Real Estate Corner
Business Relocation
The former 2,200-square-foot Encore Rehab
location at 5420 Highway 90 in Tillman’s Corner is
now being leased to Quick Loans. Encore is
relocating. Marl M. Cummings, IV of Cummings &
Associates handled the transaction.
New Businesses
The new 45,600-square-foot Publix Super Market
anchoring Hillwood Plaza Shopping Center at 2370
Hillcrest Road will soon have new tenants: Cuts by
Us, Pet Supermarket, Hillcrest Urgent Care and Nail
Boutique & Spa. White-Spunner Construction, Zito
Russell Architects and Rester & Coleman Engineers
partnered on the project.
I-10 Mobile County Land Auction
Interstate Frontage Hotel Sites Available
This 85 ± acre property is ideally located, just off
Grand Bay–Wilmer Road at the I-10 intersection.
This location, makes this property suited for many
purposes, including a Hotel/Motel development,
Light Industrial and/or Transportation Terminal,
Retail Development and RV Campground
Development. The property will be offered divided,
making the possibilities of tract configuration
numerous. Wal-Mart has contracted to develop
nearby property, which will ignite the development
interest in the area. (Exit 4 on I-10) Live On-Site
Franchise Opportunity
Dunkin’ Donuts announced that at least 10 new franchisees
are being sought for restaurants throughout Mobile as well
as Biloxi and Jackson, Miss.
The Canton, Mississippi based coffee and baked goods
giant currently operates 21 locations in Alabama and three
in Mississippi with an undisclosed number of those existing
restaurants also available for potential purchase.
The company hosted an one-hour informational franchising
webinar on Wednesday, May 20. Interested candidates
can contact Franchise Manager Tarji Carter at
Tarji.Carter@dunkinbrands.com
Commercial Real Estate Corner
Many commercial properties are traded in southwest
Mobile County and many of these transactions are
potential new customers or clients. To keep our members
informed about sales and leases in commercial Real
Estate in our area, we are starting this new
segment: Commercial Real Estate Corner.
We will highlight new sales and leases of commercial
properties, so you will know who is coming to town. Ron
Sivak (business@lagniappemobile.com Twitter @rcvak),
business writer for the Lagniappe newspaper, will be
polling realtors for this information and sharing with us, but
we can also have input and contribute.
Please send in any commercial sales or leases you know
about in southwest Mobile County. Don’t forget, these new
comers are all potential new chamber members.
Auction: May 29th at 12:00pm. Please Call Steven
Mathis 229-392-3492 for additional information.
Tillman’s Corner Lions Club
Meetings held at Tillman’s Corner Community Center
5055 Carol Plantation Road
Mobile, AL 36619
1st & 3rd Tuesday of the Month
Noon
Contact: Ron Mitchell (251)-591-6872
www.lionsclubs.org
Diplomat of the month
CAREER NOTES
Sharon Murrill is the Business
Matt Garner, board
member for the
SouthWest Mobile
Chamber of
Commerce, joined PNC
Bank as Assistant
Branch Manager in
April 2015. Matt is at
the Ambassador Plaza
branch located at 7860 Airport Boulevard
Mobile, AL 36608. PNC Bank offers a lot of
great products and services and Matt
would be happy to assist you with your
financial banking needs.
Office Supervisor for Alabama
Power Company at the Theodore
Office. Mrs. Murrill oversees the
day-to-day operations of the
office and is extremely involved in
many organizations in the
community. She is a member of
the Alabama Power Service
Organization, an organization that
focuses on meeting the critical
needs of people, promoting
education, the environment, and
community enhancement. She is also a Board Member of
the SouthWest Mobile County Chamber, member of the
Tillman’s Corner Lions Club, Chair of the HIPYY Advisory
Council, member of the Mobile Area Chamber of Commerce
Chamber Chase Team, and participates in the local Relay
for Life.
A diplomat is a volunteer who helps recruit new members
and promotes the mission of the chamber daily by
volunteering at events and serving the community. To learn
how you can become a Diplomat contact Tina Poiroux at
tpoiroux.tccc@bellsouth.net or 251-666-2488.
Chamber in action
On May 07,2015 the SouthWest Mobile
County Chamber held a prayer breakfast
on the National Day of Prayer. We joined
together to pray for our community and
country.
Guest Speakers:
Dr. Fred Wolfe
Dr. Greg Pouncey
Rev. David Hunt
Sponsored by:
Mobile Memorial Gardens Cemetery
Lickin’ Good Donuts
SouthWest Mobile County Chamber
of Commerce
On May 28th, Fifth Grade Celebration at
W.C. Griggs, SouthWest Mobile County
Chamber presented two fifth graders with
an "Ideal Griggs Student Award"
These awards were awarded to Ryley
Dykes, and Edward Baker who have
exemplified the highest ideals of good
citizenship, quality leadership, and
outstanding service to their teachers and
their fellow students.
Both students acted in exemplary fashion,
by treating everyone with kindness and
respect, they are serious
students and make good decisions for their
behavior in every area. We were honored
to present each student
with a plaque and gift card to Wal Mart for
their dedication and leadership qualities.
Happy Father's Day to all Dads. Dads don't always come to us in
traditional ways so remember to say thanks to those men in your life
that have meant the world to you. Some are Mentors, some are Coaches
some are Teachers and even Friends, but Fathers are often forgotten in
society. Take time to recognize your Father and do something nice to
show your love to him throughout the Month of June.
In honor
of Father’s
Day
County Commissioner Jerry Carl
and son Dallas
City Councilman John Williams
and family
Margie Wilcox House of Representatives
and the late Ralph Wilcox Sr.
Congratulations Star Students
Community Center
Staff
Executive Director
Tina Poiroux
tpoiroux.tccc@bellsouth.net
Rental Specialist
Ashley Rester
tillmanscornerco@bellsouth.net
Building Supervisor
Shaun Wallace
Building Maintenance
Cody Poiroux
Madison Bouler
W. C. Griggs Elementary
Colin Ramsey
Lighthouse Baptist Academy
Chase Caine
Meadowlake Elementary
Connor Seaman
St. Elmo Elementary
Jamichael Cruz
Pearl Haskew Elementary
Brett Norton
St.Vincent de Paul Catholic School
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Thank you to the sponsors of each school.
https://www.facebook.com/pages/SouthWestMobile-County-Chamber-ofCommerce/239550056110601
Holiday Inn 110
The Antley Family
Mobile Memorial Gardens Cemetery
Payroll Vault
Polysurveying
SouthWest Mobile County Chamber
Greetings from the Director:
Summer is here and it's that time of year to plan events for your family
activities. Well, mark your calendar, we are making plans for the 2nd Annual
Kid's Day on July 25th from 2-5p.m. located at the Tillman's Corner
Community Center. This event is held outside and sure to meet everyone's
expectations. We want you all to come out and enjoy this fun filled day. We
are planning a Talent Search in conjunction with our Kid's Day, so if you know
anyone interested in auditioning to compete between the ages of 5-18 have
them stop by and pick up an application Last year we had over 450 people in
attendance and by adding more activities we are expecting more families this
year. Don't miss out, become a sponsor or a volunteer. Booth rentals are free
and each group interested in taking part can contact the Community Center Office for
more details at 666-2488. Activities will include Health & Wellness Exams, Blood Drive, Petting
Zoo, Nutritionist, Car Show, Story Time, Jumpees, Food, Laser Tag, Zumba for kid's, massages and
more. Bring your lawn chairs out to the lawn and enjoy meeting others in the community as you
are entertained by the Talent Search participants. Deadline to sign up to participate in the Talent
Search is June 30th.
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Tina Poiro
2015 Membership List
Support the Members that Support the Community
A-Cool Self Storage
ABC Signs & Shirts
Accelerated Accounting
Adams Homes, LLC.
AIM Mail Center # 153
Alabama Metal Recycling
Alabama Power Company/Theodore
Alabama Safety Institute, Inc.
All A Bloom Florist & Gifts
Allied Waste
American Family Care
American Waste Solutions
Antley, Johnny
Applebee's Restaurant/Hwy 90
Arlington Properties
Auto Save of Tillman's Corner, Inc.
Barnett Millworks, Inc.
Bay Area Food Bank, Inc.
Bethany Development, LLC
Boys & Girls Club/ Theodore
Butler Insurance Agency, Inc.
Cart Dr. LLC
Century Bank/Hwy 90
Charter Tire LLC
Claims Consultants LLC
Comfort Suites, T.C. Hotels Inc.
Costal Pawn, LLC
Country Sounds Band/Melvin Farmer
County Line Band/Dumas McLaney
C-Spire
Davis, Don
Dex Imaging of Alabama
Dick Russell's BBQ
Dobbs, Lola
Dreamland BBQ
Dyal, Greg
Enterprise Holdings
Evonik Degussa Corporation
Family Security Credit Union
Farmers Insurance Co./Russanne Howell
Fields, Pamela
First Baptist Church Tillman's Corner
First Community Bank/Schillinger's Road
1st Bank/Theodore
Georgia Roussos Catering
Harrison, Walter
Hampton Inn, Inc. I-10
S & S Sprinkler
Hardee's/Theodore
Sam's Club
Heningburg, Jo
Serenity Funeral Home
Holcim, Inc.
Servpro of South Mobile County
Holiday Inn I-10
Sessions, Elaine
Hunter Limousines
Shrimp Basket, Inc./Tillman's Corner
Integrity IT Services
Simply Payroll, Inc./Payroll Vault
Ineos Phenol
South Al. Regional Planning Comm.
J & J Furniture Co.
South Alabama Medical Clinic
Karen Simmons, P.C.
St. Vincent de Paul Church/ School
La Quinta Inn Suites
State Farm Insurance/Joey Strickland
Legal Shield/David Carpenter
The Ranch House/Wilton Caterer
Lighthouse Baptist Church
Threaded Fasteners, Inc.
Lowe's Market
Tillman's Corner Dental
Mamun Siddiq Real Estate, LLC
Tillman's Corner Lions Club
Mary Kay Cosmetics/Ruth Robinson
Time To Eat
Meadowlake Elementary School
Trax Tires, Inc.
Millsaps & Associates, Inc.
Trustmark/Tillman's Corner
Millsaps, Pamela
Tyndall Federal Credit Union
Milton Honda & Acura Shop, Inc.
W.C. Griggs Elementary School P.T.A.
Mitsubishi Polysilicon
Wade, Della
Mobile Community Action, Inc.
Wal-Mart #866
Mobile County Commission
Waters, Howard
Mobile County Health Department
Windom, Stephen
Mobile County Water , Sewer & Fire Wingate Hotel/ Tillman's Corner
Protection Authority, Inc.
Zippy Mart/Three Notch
Mobile Gas Service Corporation
Mobile Lumber
Mobile Memorial Gardens Cemetery
Mobile Memorial Gardens Funeral Home
Motel 6 /Tillman's Corner
Murphy Business & Financials/Saty Putcha
Murphy, ED
NAI Mobile
Neighbors Seafood & Chicken, Inc
New Horizons Credit Union/Tillman's Corner
Otis Slack
Panera Bread/Schillinger's Road
Peace, Kay
Port City Metal Fabrication
Port City Reality/Julie Martin
Polysurveying of Mobile
Pritchett Equipment/ Acme Truck Lines
Rx Express/Tillman's Corner
Rockhold, Lois
S. J. & L. Inc.
Membership Renewals:
Charter Tire LLC
New Members:
ABC Signs and Shirts
5851 Larue Steiner Rd
Theodore, Al 36582
THEY SAY TIMING IS EVERYTHING
and there has
never been a
better time to
be part of the
SouthWest
Mobile County
Chamber
Call the chamber office for more info
251-666-2488
Spotlight Member of the Month:
SUPPORT THE
COMMUNITY THAT
SUPPORTS YOU BY
JOINING THE
SOUTHWEST
MOBILE COUNTY
CHAMBER OF
COMMERCE.
For information on
becoming a member
call
251-666-2488.
If you are already a
member, pass the word
along to help promote
our community!
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