Serving All of South West Mobile County

The Corner
SouthWest Mobile County Chamber of Commerce
Serving All of South West Mobile County
Luncheon March 4th
Guest Speaker Frank Barrow
President's Message Pg. 1
March 2015
Improve the
Luck
of your
Business
Join the
Chamber
“In Step With Progress”
Message from the President
A Special Thanks to our February speaker,
Mr. Bill Tunnell, for enlightening us on the
2015
Officers
extraordinary history surrounding the USS
Alabama.
Get on Board! We have several upcoming
events and would like you to get involved by
5055 Carol Plantation Rd.
Mobile, AL 36619
joining a committee. It’s a great way to utilize
your skills and talents while showcasing your
company and contributing to the chamber.
Please see Tina or any board member if you
President
would like to join a committee. The next event will be our 2Nd Annual
New Horizons Credit Union
Alesia Davis
First Responders Breakfast which will be held at the chamber on
March 24th at 9:00 a.m.. We look forward to showing our
appreciation to local law enforcement, fire fighters, and medics, for
their service to the citizens and community. Please feel free to stop
1st Vice President
Donna Abercrombie
Century Bank
2nd Vice President
Ruth Robinson
Mobile Memorial Gardens Cemetery
Secretary
by and let our First Responders know how much you appreciate
Kay Peace
Individual
them. If your company would like to donate items for the gift bags,
Treasurer
please contact the chamber office.
Theresa Orrell
Polysurveying
We are excited about the increased participation at our monthly
networking luncheons and look forward to seeing you on March 4th.
“In Step with Progress”
s
Alesia Davi
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.
Board
Schmitz
JeffofL.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 - C Spire
Tiffany Ginn - Republic Services
Pete Riehm - NAI Mobile
Russanne Howell - Farmers Insurance
Honorary
Larry Kent - Individual
Lois Rockhold - Individual
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CHAMBER & COMMUNITY CENTER EVENTS
MARCH 2015
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Business
Luncheon
11:30am - 1:00pm
R.S.V.P.
666-2488
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County Line Band
of Mobile
7:00 - 10:00pm
Dumas McLaney
661-5827
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Country Sounds
Band
7:00 - 10:00pm
Melvin Farmer
675-4388
Or
Wayne Goff
895-3554
Daylight Savings
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T.A.L.L. Class
1:30-4:30
County Line Band
of Mobile
7:00 - 10:00pm
Dumas McLaney
661-5827
Spring Begins
St. Patrick’s Day
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First Responders
Breakfast
At 9:00 am
For more info
666-2488
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Palm Sunday Day
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Country Sounds
Band
7:00 - 10:00pm
Melvin Farmer
675-4388
Or
Wayne Goff
895-3554
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Tillman’s Corner
Community Clean-up
8am till Noon
For more info
666-2488
March Luncheon
ROBERT FRANKLIN BARROW
Lieutenant Colonel (Retired), U.S. Army
Director of Army Instruction
Mobile County Public School System - Junior Reserve Officer Training Program
Mobile, Alabama
Born in Wiesbaden, Germany, in 1958 and raised in Mobile, Alabama, Lieutenant Colonel
Barrow graduated from Shaw High School in 1975 and the University of South Alabama in
1979. He graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Criminal Justice and was
commissioned a Second Lieutenant in Air Defense Artillery. Lieutenant Colonel Barrow
earned a Masters Degree in Administration of Justice from Webster University, St. Louis,
Missouri, in 1984. In addition, he completed a Masters Degree in Liberal Arts (with a
concentration in history) from Spring Hill College in 2008. He also completed a Master of
Arts in Teaching Degree in 2011 from Grand Canyon University. He has attended the Air
Defense Artillery Officer Basic Course and Officers Advanced Course, the Army Combined
Arms Staff Services School, the Army Command and General Staff College, and the Armed
Forces Staff College Joint and Combined Staff Officer School.
In 1996, Lieutenant Colonel Barrow assumed command of the Jaguar Battalion (Army ROTC), University of South Alabama
in Mobile, Alabama. In July 2000, he was assigned as the Army Advisor to the Air Force Wargaming Institute at Maxwell
Air Force Base, Montgomery, Alabama. Lieutenant Colonel Barrow retired from the Army on 1 January 2002 and
immediately assumed duties as the Senior Army Instructor for the Junior ROTC program at LeFlore High School in Mobile,
Alabama. After teaching in the classroom for eleven years, he was selected for his current position as the Director of
Army Instruction responsible for supervising all JROTC programs in the Mobile County Public School System .
Luncheon Food Provided By:
750 Schillinger Rd S
Mobile, AL 36695
Phone: 251-634-9604
Menu:
Decorations awarded to Lieutenant Colonel Barrow include the Legion of
Merit, Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal w/3 Oak
Leaf Clusters (OLC), Joint Service Commendation Medal, Army Commendation
Medal (w/3 OLC), Air Force Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal
(w/4 OLC), Joint Meritorious Unit Award, Air Force Organizational Excellence
Award, National Defense Service Medal (w/Service Star), Global War on
Terrorism Service Medal, Armed Forces Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon,
Overseas Service Ribbon (2 tours), NATO Medal, and Master Parachutist
Badge. He is a recipient of British, Canadian, and Honduran parachute badges
and was awarded the German Rocket/Missile Qualification Badge.
Lieutenant Colonel Barrow is married to the former Cheryl K. Ellis of Daphne,
Alabama. They have two daughters, Corey and Lauren.
The Luncheon price for members is
$8.00 and $10.00 for non members.
Alabama State Auditor calls for audit of his own office
written by Elizabeth BeShears
Courtesy of YellowHammerNews.com
on February 4, 2015
Alabama State Auditor Jim Zeigler
MONTGOMERY — Alabama State Auditor isn’t a particularly flashy job. The state auditor doesn’t usually grab headlines
or garner much attention, but Jim Zeigler has changed all that in his first month on the job.
Once nicknamed “Mr. 49%” for his run of ill-fated campaigns, Alabama State Auditor Jim Zeigler—who won in November
with 63% of the statewide vote—is seeking to prove his credentials as a person who shakes things up.
The Alabama State Auditor is calling for an audit… of the State Auditor’s office.
“Thursday afternoon the Historical Commission is coming and auditing my office. They have 28 pieces of historic furniture
and accessories in my office, so I asked them to come so I could start out with a clean slate. Also, the examiners of public
accounts have done a complete financial audit of the State Auditor’s office. Their report is expected just any day now.”
And what happens if the audits of the Auditor show something missing?
“Well, I’ll pay for it,” Zeigler said bluntly.
The state auditor wants to further hold his fellow public servants accountable by filing suit as a taxpayer for any missing
inventory to be replaced by the person responsible.
“Right now,” Mr. Zeigler said in an interview with Yellowhammer Wednesday, “the state auditor completes the audit of
an agency, finds missing or stolen items, and that report is put in a desk drawer and nothing happens.”
“The first audit came out Friday, and it showed $97,000 worth of missing or stolen property from 13 state agencies, so
right off the bat here we’re going to try out our new system to follow up and hold the responsible people accountable,”
Zeigler said.
Auditor Zeigler received some criticism from the Montgomery Advertiser editorial board earlier this year for not taking a
state car, but the Auditor views his refusal as more than just a symbolic gesture.
“I already have a personal car. It’s paid for, I like it, I’m used to it. It gets 45 miles to the gallon. Why do I need a state
car?”
Zeigler isn’t stopping with the car. He also declined his state laptop, wifi, state cell phone, state insurance, and a new
nameplate for his desk, opting instead to stick with the Sylacauga marble desk plate he received as a gift when he was
elected to the Public Service Commission in 1975. The old nameplate works just fine, Zeigler said—even if his position of
“Commissioner” is a little out of date.
“I’m the Commissioner of Savings,” he joked.
He already had these things, he says, why should the state pay for duplicates?
Auditor Zeigler is confident his nickel-and-dime approach to saving the state money will add up to a big impact on the
$260 million hole in the state’s General Fund.
“It’s more important than ever to save every dollar that you can, not only will that help bridge that tremendous gap, it will
also help the taxpayers feel better that every dollar possible is being saved… I could be the MVP of the state government
team.”
American Cancer Society Relay for Life of South Mobile County
to be held April 24, 2015
at Theodore High School Track
6201 Swedetown Road
South Mobile Relay for Life for teams & participants have raised over $7,000.00 thus far in
their fight against cancer! The Wally Walkers team, lead by Della Wade has risen
$3,000.00, with the Believers Team is close behind with $2,000.00. Relay for Life is a
community event and we want everyone in the South Mobile area to be a part of this
exciting & enthusiastic group for cancer warriors. Visit our website to create your team,
join a team or make donation to a team or participant.
The public is invited to join hundreds of volunteers and participants at this community event to celebrate cancer survivors,
remember those lost to the disease, and take action to finish the fight against cancer. The opening ceremony begins at 6:00 p.m.
with the Survivors starting the first lap. A dinner is provided for Survivors & Caregivers. A Luminary Ceremony to honor cancer
survivors and remember those lost to cancer will be held as well. If you would like to purchase a Luminary please contact us for
more information.
Mark your calendar and tell your friends and family you will see them on the track April 24th at Theodore High School.
Visit relayforlife.org/southmobileal or contact Kelly Sugg 251-377-5321 or Kelly@polysurveying.com for additional
information.
Bryant Career Technical Center, Horticulture Program, will have
bedding plants available for sale starting in March, Monday Friday, 8am - 10am, and 12pm - 2pm. Their annual, Spring Fest,
plant sale will be held, Saturday, April, 4th, 8-2. Flowers, 18 count
trays, $5.00, hanging baskets, $5-$8, one gallon and specialty pots
$2-$4, 3 gallon pots $5-$8. Vegetables, 36 count trays, $5. At
Spring Fest you can also purchase or order patio furniture from the
construction and welding programs. All items sold are student
produced as training for careers in related fields. Please contact
Grace Jones at gjones1@mcpss.com for more information.
Grace Jones
Agriscience Teacher
Bryant Career Technical Center
8950 Padgett Switch Rd.
Irvington, AL 36544
(251)957-2845
Chris Rogers
Construction Technology
Bryant Career Technical Center
8950 Padgett Switch Rd.
Irvington, AL 36544
(251) 455-2244
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Location: Tillman’s Corner Community Center, 5055 Carol Plantation Road
Congratulations Star Students
Community Center
Staff
Executive Director
Tina Poiroux
tpoiroux.tccc@bellsouth.net
Rental Specialist
Serena Cawthon
Ashley Rester
tillmanscornerco@bellsouth.net
Building Supervisor
Stephen Greenough
Riley Davis
W. C. Griggs Elementary
Jacob Pace
St. Elmo Elementary
Destiny Hix
Meadowlake Elementary
Camden Payne Pearl Haskew Elementary
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Thank you to sponsors of each school.
Holiday Inn 110
The Antley Family
Mobile Memorial Gardens
Karen Simmons CPA
Polysurveying
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Greetings from the Director:
Greetings from the Tillman's Corner Community Center and SouthWest Mobile County
Chamber of Commerce. Our vision for 2015 is to welcome more people into the
Community and broaden each and everyone's ideas on improving our Community’s well
being. Welcoming new businesses in our area and growing success in the current
businesses is our focus. Let's partner as one and look to volunteer more and give more
of ourselves. We are bridging the gap for returning members and new members to take
part in our new Sponsorship program and offering discounted rates for advertising in our
monthly newsletter. Our newsletter is stronger than ever and we are reaching over 800
people monthly. Find your place to grow and reach out to the SouthWest Mobile
County Business Connection on the first Wednesday of every month. We offer networking
at 11:30 and lunch is served at 12:00, with a brief special speaker and awards presented to local
school children. We also have giveaways donated by our members and guest so bring your business
cards with you to enter our drawings. Come enjoy this catered meal and make multiple business
connections that will ultimately promote your sales and opportunities. We are scheduling safety meetings
for different corporations and providing names of caterers to help in planning your next event. If your
business is in need of a place to hold a meeting call us and we can help.
The weather is still cool outside and we are hosting many birthday parties for children in our building come
by and take a look at the different packages we offer. You can bring jumpees into our facility if they meet
the height requirements and you follow the “rules of the building.” For more information on rentals call the
office and we will help you in planning your event.
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Membership Renewals:
Barnett Millworks
Walter Harrison
Country Sounds Band
Mitsubishi Polysilicon
Waste Management
First Baptist Tillman’s Corner Church
J&J Furniture Co.
Mobile Lumber
Enterprise
Alabama Metal Recycling
Lighthouse Baptist Church
South Alabama Medical Clinic
Cart Dr.
New Members:
Murphy Business and Financial Services
1521 Dawes Rd.
Mobile, AL 36695
(251) 604-3802
Pritchett Equipment Co.
Port City Reality
Johnny Antley
Ed Murphy
First Community Bank
Legal Shield ( David Carpenter )
Lola Dobbs
Alabama Power Co.
Holiday Inn I-10
Applebee’s
Dick Russell’s
All members will be receiving a
window decal to hang in your
place of business. Please proudly
display for all to see and help us
promote “the spirit of the
chamber.”
Bethany Development LLC
6121 Lindholm Dr. S.
Mobile, AL 36693
(251) 404-6627
March Corporate Sponsors.
Thank You!
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!
Spotlight Member of the Month:
Yes, Enterprise Car Sales! Enterprise sells cars too!!
Enterprise has been selling cars to the retail public for over 50 years. We sell exceptional vehicles at an
exceptional value!! Customer service is very important to us, in fact we have one of the highest customer
satisfaction ratings in the industry!! We have over 250 makes and models to choose from. SUV’s, mini vans,
pickup trucks, economy cars, sports cars and yes, even luxury cars!! Lexus, Infinity, BMW, Mercedes to name a
few!
Here are a few reasons why you should consider buying a car from Enterprise Car Sales…………
 World’s largest fleet of vehicles to choose from (we cherry pick the cars we sell, the rest go to auctions
and sold to other dealers)
 No Pressure Sales-No tricks-No games!!!!
 No Haggle Price ( we give you the bottom dollar directly up front)
 All Vehicles are Certified
 Free Car Fax Report
 7 Day Repurchase agreement (we’ll give you your money back if you’re not completely satisfied)
 We take trade-ins
Our local Car Sales lot is located at 3024 Airport Blvd. in Mobile, across from the Bel Air Mall.
251-470-9544 Business Hours – Monday through Friday 9am-7pm and Saturday’s from 9am-4pm.
Visit our web site at www.enterprisecarsales.com
CORPORATE SPONSORS
GOLD
PAYROLL VAULT
SILVER
ALABAMA POWER
BRONZE
JOEY STRICKLAND
STATE FARM INSURANCE AGENT
POLYSURVEYING &
ENGINEERING
We are now accepting credit cards for your payment needs.
5055 Carol Plantation Rd.
Mobile, AL 36619
www.tillmanscornerchamber.com