Country for their contributions in making our city THE PLACE! ow being accepted Month nominees. GOOD BUSINESS TO DO BUSINESS WITH A BUSINESS OF THE MONTH NOMINATIONS Nominations are n or 2005 Business of the f Should you have a business or professional who you feel deserves to be recognized, please notify the Chamber Office prior to December 20, 2004.<br><br> The Committee 9s selections are made on an annual basis. REMEMBER IT IS CHAMBER MEMBER. LOOK FOR THE CHAMBER DECAL.<br><br> 2 MAYOR 9S BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE AND THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE PLAN CHRISTMAS DECORATING CONTEST The Mayor 9s Beautification Committee and your Chamber will again sponsor a Christmas Decorating Contest for businesses and residents. Prizes will be awarded for first, second and third places. (See enclosed application).<br><br> Judging will take place on Thursday, December 16, 2004, beginning at 6:00 p.m. All entries must be received by 5:00 p.m. on December 13, 2004 .<br><br> Participants must reside within the city limits. For further information contact: Rita Schiff, 520-9360 or Lamese, 526-5872. CHARGE IT!!<br><br> You may now charge all Chamber related fees. All it takes is a VISA or MASTER CARD and the following information: " CARD NUMBER " EXPIRATION DATE " NAME ON CARD " BILLING ADDRESS SPECIAL NOTICE BOARD OF DIRECTORS 9 MEETING THERE WILL BE NO BOARD MEETING IN DECEMBER. PLEASE JOIN US AT OUR HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE AT VIOLET BANK MUSEUM ON DECEMBER 9, 2004 4:00 to 7:00 p.m.<br><br> NEXT BOARD MEETING WILL BE TUESDAY, JANUARY 18, 2005 PLEASE MARK THESE DATES ON YOUR CALENDAR. HOLIDAY CONCERT AT FORT LEE The Fort Lee Army Band 9s annual Holiday Concert is December 5, 2004 at 3:00 p.m. at the Lee Playhouse.<br><br> The Concert is free and open to the public. To enter the installation, please have a photo ID, vehicle registration and proof of insurance. For information call Ann Harrison, 734-4323.<br><br> 3 THE THIRD ANNUAL CHRISTMAS HOMES TOUR ly de : harles & Lynne Townes 3 203 Norfolk t Creek Lane and obbie Holzner 3 520-5756 ASTE OF HOME COOKING e Builders Association of Southside Virginia will be hosting the Taste day, yler d the show will begin at 7:00 .m T will be $10.00 in advance ($12.00 the day of the show) ava b uilders office beginning January 10, 2005. Professi will demonstrate 12 delicious recipes, you will receive a free cookbook, have an op e prepared food In - 0 274 A It he year again. Our Annual Dinner has been scheduled for Thursday, March 31, 2005 at the Hilton Garden Inn, Colonial Heights.<br><br> Our guest speaker will be Chris Calkins of Petersburg National Battlefield. The enclosed flyer contains details, bles you to make your reservations. Sponsorship opportunities are lso available.<br><br> It i our Sponsors who n us in thanking Steve erry, ave been mailed. A remi first of the year. W thank you in advance for your prom ents.<br><br> With the ers we will be able to remain a strong voice in our City 9s educational and business arena. Sunday, December 5, 2004 2:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m.<br><br> Donation: $15.00 The following beautiful corated homes will be open in the City C Avenue; Ted & Grace Swearingen 3 1538 Mt. Pleasant Drive; Jeanne & Jimmy Davis 3 506 Waterfront Drive; Neil & Betty Seifried 3 148 Swif R & Debbie Holzner 3 146 Breezy Hill Drive Sponsored by: Swift Creek Federated Woman 9s Club, Oak Hill Garden Club, The Old Brick House Foundation Information: Pat Edwards 3 526-5252 or Debbie T SCHOOL The Hom of Home Cooking School on Thurs 2005 at the John T February 24, ommu C nity College Student Center. The doors will open at 5:30 p.m.<br><br> so attendees can shop with the event sponsors. The auditorium doors for seating will open at :30 p.m., an 6 p . ickets for the show ila le through the Home B onal home economist portunity to win prizes and some of th s.<br><br> formation: Monte 9 B. Holloway 3 590 883 or 898-1973 or Home Builders 3 732- 2 NNUAL DINNER is almost that time of t and also ena a s enable us to have an entertaining evening at such a nominal cost. Please joi P our outgoing President, and welcoming Martha Gunter, President elect for 2005-2006.<br><br> MEMBERSHIP DUES The invoices for the 2005 Membership dues h nder that our billing is done on an annual basis, and are due and payable the e pt paym continued support of our memb 4 CONGRATULATIONS AND B GILBERT C. MARTIN, a long time member ored by being inducted into the Home Builders Association of Virginia Hall of Fame. sts Citizenship Award for 004.<br><br> The officers and directors of the SAO r rthodontics. IS PATEL 3 LEXIS was crowned Little Miss olonial Heights last weekend. She is a N a great BIG Happy EST WISHES TO: of the Chamber, was hon Gilbert is one of only 25 builders to ever receive the honor.<br><br> DR. A. WRIGHT POND, orthodontist, was recently honored by the Southern Association of Orthodontists at their annual orthodontic meeting in New Orleans with the Southern Association of Orthodonti 2 ecognized Wright for his voluntary service activities, which exemplified dedication to his community and to the specialty of o NICK, RITA AND ALEX A C beautiful little princess, and we congratulate her, and her family.<br><br> NN AARO A Birthday! WRIGHT POND birthday wishes! Welcome New Members ION LOGISTICS GROUP Located in the business corridor ue, Colonial gistics Group ur client 9s hat we do and love VISION LOGISTICS GROUP PRESIDENT/CEO VIS on 417 E.<br><br> Ellerslie Aven eights, Virginia, Vision Lo H is a freight logistics provider. Visions focus and goals are to exceed every customer 9s expectations with superior quality professional service. Vision will give the utmost service nd care to the movement of o a freight.<br><br> Time is such a commodity in today 9s business environment. We are a service time critical freight company. Vision surpasses today 9s service industry standards by far.<br><br> We enjoy w making a difference with our clients. Please give us a call if we can service and make a difference for your business and customers. JOHN M.<br><br> SWANSON AND BARRY A. TUDOR DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS 417 E. ELLERSLIE AVENUE COLONIAL HEIGHTS, VIRGINIA TELEPHONE NO.: 520-0832 OR 1-877-CARGO55 5 LONDON UNIFORM CONTACT: MICHAEL A GREENBERG ND JEAN 2200 BOULEVARD, SUITE A COLONIAL HEIGHTS, VIRGINIA TELEPHONE NO.: 520-8775 FAX NO.: 520-8776 EMAIL: michoelgeeva@aol.com RETAIL UNIFORMS, SHOES, CHOIR ROBES office of Virginia Ed Owen 3 Dunlop House Bob Schrum 3 Flagstop Wash & Lube C & F MORTGAGE CONTACT: DAVE WALKER 1400 ALVERSER DRIVE MIDLOTHIAN, VIRGINIA 23113 TELEPHONE NO.: 858-8367 FAX NO.: 858- 8321 EMAIL: dwalker@cf mortgage corp.com MORTGAGE BANKING NOMINATING COMMITTEE REPORT New Directors elected to take April 1, 2005 have been approved by the membership and the Board of Directors.<br><br> They are: Sam Bryant 3 The Trust Company Board Members reelected to fulfill their last three years are: Kathi Cooper 3 The Title Company of Virginia Martha Gunter 3 Old Dominion Gift Baskets OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS 2004-2005 OFFICERS PRESIDENT 3 STEVE PERRY PRESIDENT ELECT 3 MARTHA GUNTER 1 VICE PRESIDENT 3 GARY THOMSON ST 2 ND VICE PRESIDENT 3 BETH CREASEY TREASURER 3 TAMMY FERGUSON PAST PRESIDENT 3 MARK LANDA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 3 LAMESE K. ESSEY DIRECTORS BILL AVERY KATHI COOPER BETH CREASEY TIM DAY TAMMY FERGUSON MARTHA GUNTER MARK LANDA LIN LANE DEBBIE OWEN NICK PATEL STEVE PERRY BRYAN SMALL BETSY STAFFORD GARY THOMSON ROBERT C. WALKER PRESIDENTIAL APPOINTEES CINDY BROWN LOUISE HAYES BRUCE MARION ED OWEN ERIC OWEN BOB SCHRUM EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS JOHN T.<br><br> WOOD, MAYOR BILL JOHNSON, ACTING CITY MANAGER DR. JOS NT OF EPH COX, SUPERINTENDE SCHOOLS GE F ORGE SCHANZENBACHER, DIRECTOR O PLANNING DR. JOSEPH COX, SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS RICHARD SCHURMAN, CHIEF OF POLICE GEORGE SC ECTOR OF HANZENBACHER, DIR PLANNING ANN HARRISON, FT.<br><br> LEE PUBLIC AFFAIRS NEIL KUCHINSKY, LEGAL COUNCIL 6

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