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4 News & Bulletin Lumberton Area Chamber of Commerce March 2015

Events for theCarolina Civic Center

10am and 7pm Friday March 27The Birmingham Children’s Theatre PresentsPlay to Win: The Jackie Robinson MusicalCome celebrate the story of an iconic figure who displayed the power of determination and perseverance in the face of injustice. Student tickets are just five dollars and school and church field trip groups are welcome to the morning show.

Tickets $10 Adults / $5 Children. Recommended for: 2nd-8th Grades, or children ages 6-12.

7pm Saturday April 4My Time to Shine 2 Talent CompetitionFollowing up on last season’s hugely popular singing competition, we have expanded this year’s show to include all categories of talent – from singing and dancing to juggling and more. Auditions will be held to determine who gets to showcase on our stage, with cash and gift prizes going to the top contestants. C’mon, it’s your time to shine 2!

Tickets $15.

7pm Saturday April 18WKML Singer-Songwriter ShowcaseSome of the best country singer-songwriters grace our stage for a night of singing and stories about inspiration, life on the road and what it means to be country. These are the folks who write the hits for the stars.

Line-up to be announced. Tickets $25.

Go to www.carolinaciviccenter.com for full schedule and ticketing information.

Upcoming Givens Performing Arts Events

“I Have a Dream”- The Life and Times of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.Wednesday, March 18, 2015 10:00 amThe phenomenal impact of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. is chronicled in this compelling dramatization of the life and times of one of the most influential and charismatic leaders of the 20th Century.

North Carolina Symphony Saturday, March 21, 2015 8 pmNorth Carolina’s own! Featuring a classical program conducted by Grant Lwelellyn.

Natalie MacMaster & Donnell Leahy: Visions from Cape BretonTuesday, March 24, 2015 7:30 pmThis extraordinary Canadian couple joins forces for their brand new show, representing the next step in their musical and personal journey.

Rapunzel! Rapunzel! A Very Hairy Fairy TaleThursday, April 23, 2015 10:00 amVisit an enchanted fairy tale land with dragons, a handsome prince, an evil would-be Queen, a really great hair stylist, and that famous princess with the long, long, long hair!

The Great GatsbySaturday, April 25, 2015 8 pmF. Scott Fitzgerald’s classic literary work is now brought to the stage with this compelling production by Montana Repertory Theatre .

ParmaleeSaturday, May 2 8 pmWith several top charting hits (including No. 1 “Carolina”), Parmalee is quickly becoming one of the hottest acts in country music!

SUMMER CAMP EXPO AT BIGGS PARK MALLLooking for a summer camp for your child this summer? Come to Biggs Park Mall and find the perfect fit for you and your child! Lots of local camps will be here discussing what they have to offer!

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Linda Branch, Chamber Chair, presented Jeff Neelon the Leadership award for all of his leadership in so many events in Lumberton and Robeson County at a recent Board meeting. Jeff was responsible for the Love Living in Lumberton video which he raised the money for, wrote the script and completed the entire project himself. He successfully did two projects to raise money for the Robeson County Public Library which both raised well over 100k each. He also led the charge for Lumberton becoming the First Certified Community in The State of North Carolina. These are just a few of his successes. Jeff has a volunteer’s spirit and is a Leader at heart. Thank you Jeff for all you have done for our City and County.

The Lumberton Area Chamber of Commerce would like to welcome our new board members. Each board member is an asset to the Chamber and brings unique and positive qualities to the Board.Gerald (Buddy) Bodiford is a Lumberton native and retired from Lowes Home Center. He is a member of Chestnut Street Methodist Church where he is past member of Board of Trustees and the Finance committee and past President of the Methodist Men’s Club. He is also on the Lumberton Christian Care Center Board, past president of Carolina Shaggers Shag Club, a Master Mason with the St. Albans Masonic Lodge #114 and an honorary member of the Robeson County Homebuilders Association. He is a past Chamber Board member and past Chamber Golf Tournament Chair. He is married to Martie and they have a God child Kayleigh.Debbie Branyon is Branch Manager at First Bank on Elm Street in Lumberton. She is a member of Godwin Heights Baptist Church. She enjoys sewing, painting and spending time with her grandchildren. She has been a Lumberton Chamber Ambassador for 15 years. Debbie and her husband Greg have 2 children, a daughter Ashlyn and a son Jordan and 2 grandchildren Berkley and Harper.Robert Britt is employed at K.M. Biggs, Inc. and Century 21 the Real Estate Center. He is a graduate of North Carolina State University with a B.S. Business Management/Finance degree. He is the son of Elizabeth and Teddy Britt, has 1 brother Ted, a sister-in -law Jerri Ann Britt and a nephew Jackson. Robert is a member of Kiwanis, Southeastern Health Advocates, Rountree Hunt Club and NCSU Wolfpack Club.Patricia Fields is Executive Director of Givens Performing Arts Center at UNC Pembroke. She graduated from Robeson Community College and The University of North Carolina at Pembroke. She also received her Masters degree from UNC Pembroke. She and her husband Richard have (4) four- legged children Diamond, Rio, Roo and Red. She is a member of the Lumberton Chamber Ambassador, Lumberton Rotary Club, Pembroke Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, North Carolina Presenters Consortium and International Assn of Assembly Managers.

Lee Grissom is employed by S. Preston Douglas & Associates, LLP. He is the son of John Grissom and Marie McLean Caldwell. He received his Undergrad and Masters in Accounting from North Carolina State University. He is involved with NCACPAs Members Connection Committee.Jennifer Hickman is owner of Girlees & Brothers Too! She received her business degree from North Carolina State University and her MBA from Campbell University. Jennifer is on the United Way of Robeson County Board of Directors and also the Lumberton Racquet Club Board. She and her husband Ed have 4 children, Madison, Zack , Lennon and Hayden Hickman.Abe Marshall is retired from J.C. Penney and currently is employed part-time with the Public Schools of Robeson County as a Business and Community Liason for Lumberton High School. He is the Past Chairman for The Lumberton Chamber of Commerce, he serves as Trustee and Chair

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THE LUMBERTON AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 2015 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Linda Branch- Chairman-Storage Solutions, Inc.

Scott McLean- Immediate Past Chairman - Lumberton Bowling

CenterBrad Martin –Chair Elect- Re/

Max Real Estate ExchangeAl Locklear-Vice Chairman-

Lumber River Trading Company/True Value

Patty Dean- Treasurer-Floyd Mortuary & Crematory, Inc.

Sara Collins-BB&TBuddy Bodiford-Retired

Greg Phelps- Bob’s Jewel ShopSteve Runkle- Pier 41 Seafood

Restaurant

Mark Morse- Chick-Fil-ASusan Walker- Candy Sue’s

DowntownStephen McIntyre-

Musselwhite, Musselwhite, Branch & Grantham Attorneys

at LawRuby Jackson- Pinecrest

Country ClubMyra Norton- GreenState

LandscapingJay Britt- Robeson County Farm

BureauJohnny Lee- Lee’s Auto Sales

& DetailingRebekah Lowry- Robeson

Community College Foundation

Jan Tedder- Rogers-RCCCC Home Store

Jennifer Hickman- Girlees & Brothers Too

Robert Britt- K.M. Biggs, Inc., Century 21 The Real Estate

CenterDebbie Branyon- First BankAngela Sumner- Robeson

Community CollegePatricia Fields- UNC Pembroke Givens Performing Arts Center

Lee Grissom- S. Preston Douglas & Associates, LLP

Abe Marshall- Retired

of the Budget Committee for Sandy Grove Baptist Church and serves on the Board for Communities in Schools. Abe has also served as President of the Robeson County Community Foundation and Chair of the Communities in Schools Board of Directors. He and his late wife Edwinna have 2 children and three grandchildren.

Angela Sumner is employed by Robeson Community College with the BOOST Grant. She graduated from Columbia College. She has been the Education Chair for the Lumberton Area Chamber of Commerce for the past several years. She is also Board Chair for Communities In Schools, a member of Chestnut Street Methodist Church where she serves on the Finance Committee. Angela is Past Chair of the Academic Booster Club at Lumberton High School, PTO and PTA at Carroll Middle. She and her husband David have two children Hailey and Joshua.

Robert Britt Debbie Branyon Abe Marshall Jennifer Hickman Buddy Bodiford Angela Sumner Lee Grissom Patricia Fields

Chamber Presents Leadership Award

April2016

The Chamber Golf Classic will tee off at Carolina Plantation Golf Club on Thursday, April 28th. This year’s event begins at 11am with a catered lunch by Outback Steakhouse. Hole-in-one prize is sponsored by Peter-son Toyota Scion Chrysler Jeep and Dodge. Captain’s choice play begins with a shotgun start at noon. Entry fee is $75.00 per golfer which includes One Mulligan, One Ladies Tee, and lunch. Also included in the package are the cart, green fees, gift bag and beverages. Suzanne Abbott is this year’s Golf Tourna-ment Chair. Suzanne is the owner of Abbott Insurance Services, LLC. The committee members are Myra Norton-GreenState Landscaping, Tanner Smith-First South Bank, Jan Tedder-Rogers- Lumberton ABC, Ruby Jackson-Southeastern Der-matology and Owen Thomas-Dial Insurance. Please come join us for a fun filled day. For more information and team reservations call Cindy at 739-4750.

• Brad Martin, Chairman, Re/Max Real Estate Exchange• Linda Branch, Past Chairman, Storage Solutions, Inc.• Al Locklear, Chair Elect, Lumber River Trading Company/True Value• Suzanne Abbott, Vice-Chair, Abbott Insurance Services, LLC• Patty Dean, Treasurer, Floyd Mortuary & Crematory, Inc.• Lee Grissom, At Large, S. Preston Douglas & Associates, LLP• Jay Britt, At Large, Robeson County Farm Bureau• Cheryl Page, BB&T• Buddy Bodiford, Retired• Greg Phelps, Bob’s Jewel Shop• Stephen McIntyre, Musselwhite, Musselwhite, Branch & Grantham Attorneys at Law

• Ruby Jackson, Southeastern Dermatology, P.A.• Myra Norton, GreenState Landscaping• Rebekah Lowry, Robeson Community College Foundation• Jan Tedder-Rogers, Lumberton ABC• Jennifer Hickman, Girlees & Brothers Too• Robert Britt, K.M. Biggs, Inc./Century 21 The Real Estate Center• Tanner Smith, First South Bank• Debbie Branyon, First Bank• Mickey Gregory, Canal Wood• Ann McLean, Southeastern Health• Maureen Metzger, Southeastern Health• Patricia Fields, UNC Pembroke Givens Performing Arts Center• Abe Marshall, Retired

360 Sun Spa1502 Godwin AvenueLumberton, NC 28358910-674-4307 Chad & Renee PerryReneebperry71@yahoo.comTanning Loving Hearts Home Care, Inc.PO Box 594506 East 22nd StreetLumberton, NC 28359910-802-4646Teresa Willoughby & JoAnn Dudneyteresa@lovingheartsinc.comHome Care

Upscaled Resale3561 Lackey StreetLumberton, NC 28358910-674-4537 Fax: 910-674-4539Helen Locklearupscaledresale@gmail.comConsignment Shop Lumberton Area Chamber of CommercePO Box 1008Lumberton, NC 28359910-739-4750 Fax: 910-671-9722lumbertonchamber@bellsouth.net

THE LUMBERTON AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 2016 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

NEW MEMBERS

Chamber Golf Classic set for April 28At Carolina Plantation Golf Club

NEWS & BULLETIN LUMBERTON AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE2 April 2016

Its officially open folks! The ribbon was cut on March 15th with a ribbon cutting ceremony with the Lumberton Area Chamber of Commerce. The business is owned by Renee and Chad Perry and managed by Nicole Hunt. 360 Sun Spa isn't your typical tanning salon! They are striving to promote healthy living by rejuvenating the mind body and soul! They offer many different services including massage therapy, sunless tanning, red light therapy w/ infrared red technology, and a state of the art spray tan booth featuring the Versa Spa. Some services are available by appointment only. Please call ahead to check for availability. They are located at 1502 Godwin Avenue (beside Time Warner) in Lumberton and can be reached 910-674-4307. Hours of Operation: Mon-Thurs 10-7:00pm, Fri- 10-6:00pm and Sat-10-3:00pm. The business offers extended hours under certain circumstances! Pictured left to right are City Councilman Leroy Rising, Renee Perry cutting the ribbon, Nicole Hunt manager and Al Locklear Chairman Elect for The Lumberton Area Chamber of Commerce.

The ribbon is cut at Tommy’s BBQ & Catering located at 1810 North Pine Street in Lumberton. The restaurant is open 11-7pm Tuesday-Friday. Tommy’s serves hand-chopped eastern NC style bbq, beef brisket, baby back ribs, bbq and smoked chicken. Fresh collards are served daily along with collard sandwiches, cornbread fritters and baked fatback. The side items offered are 7 bean smoked baked beans, fried corn on the cob, sweet potato casserole and homemade white and red slaw. All of the desserts are homemade also.. Tommy will cater any event large or small. Give him a call today at 280-3102. Pictured left to right are City Councilman John Robinson, Mayor Bruce Davis, Dale and Tommy McVicker and Jim Bullard co-owners, Brad Martin, Chamber Chair and in back is Jason King, Assistant County Manager.

360 SUN SPA IS NOW OPEN

RIBBON CUTTING HELD AT TOMMy’S BBQ & CATERING

Are you like me and upset that people litter our highways and our private property? This is a very serious problem in our County. It does not need to be that way!

In the past year the Robeson County Clean and Green Com-mittee has been formed to tackle this litter problem. The group consists of concerned citizens and officials in Robeson County. Recently, the committee dis-covered that the state of North Carolina has several programs that citizens, businesses and civic organizations can use to make our County cleaner.

The First is Adopt a Highway- Volunteers agree to keep a 2 mile section of street or highway clean for 4 years. In return, the NCDOT post signs at each end of the adopted section with the groups name to show its partici-pation in the program. Trash is picked up on both sides of the road 4 times a year and when notified the NCDOT will pick up the trash collected. Of the 1700 roads in Robeson County only 51 roads have been adopted to date. For more details on this program please go to www.ncdot.gov/~adopt-a-highway or call our local coordinators at 910-618-5546.

Litter Sweep-is a statewide ini-tiative that occurs twice a year in April and September. The dates are April 16-30th and Sept 17-Oct 1. Volunteers are provided clean up supplies such as orange trash bags, gloves, and orange safety vest from their respective local NCDOT County maintenance office. Call your local coordina-tors at 910-618-5546 and get your group or business involved. Don’t forget Earth Day is April 22nd.

Swat-A-Litterbug program- is an educational effort admin-istered by NCDOT, Office of Beautification and NC Highway Patrol. In order to communicate to motorists who litter (litter-

bugs), we as citizens are being asked to assist by educating those that litter by reporting them to the NCDOT and NC Highway Patrol. There are several ways to do this. You can go on line to report a litter bug at www.ncdot.gov/~litterbug, you can mail in a Swat-A-Litterbug card now avail-able at the Lumberton Chamber of Commerce, or you can call the Office of Beautification at 877-368-4968. In our County by phon-ing *47 which is our highway patrol you can report litterbugs, with their NC license number, date, time and County, City, and Street. The litterbug will be noti-fied, informed of the penalties for littering, and urged to stop lit-tering with a letter from the NC Highway Patrol.

As well as taking action, com-munication is the key. The Robe-son County Clean and Green Committee has designed signs that citizens, businesses and civic groups can post on their property to let those littering that they are being watched and at risk of fines if they continue to litter. These signs can be purchased from Shackelford Signs for a reason-able price of just $25. Call 910-738-6116.

What can you do? Get involved in any of these programs. Com-municate theses programs in your workplace and to your family and friends. Also post the signs wher-ever you can. Encourage people to keep their trash and throw it away in trash cans. Remember, if you bought it, you own it! It is now your responsibility to be the role model and dispose your trash appropriately and not on some-one else’s property.

Let’s all work to get and main-tain Robeson County Clean and Green!!

Ron OuelletteChamber Member and

member of the Robeson County Clean and Green Committee

Let’s make littering serious

NEWS & BULLETINLUMBERTON AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE April 2016 3

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SMALL BUSINESS CENTER SEMINARS

 

 

 

 

Southeastern Health, the

Southeastern Health Foundation, and the

Lumberton Area Chamber of Commerce

cordially invite you to an Open House, Ribbon Cutting

and Garden Party

Monday, May 9, 2016 3:30 until 5:30 P.M.

  

Southeastern Rehabilitation WoodHaven –Short-Term Rehabilitation–

(Enter at the back of the building) Brief Program at 3:30 p.m.

Light Refreshments and Tours    

Garden Path for Healing WoodHaven Garden

Live music Tea and Lemonade

 

 

1150 Pine Run Drive Lumberton, NC

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NEWS & BULLETIN LUMBERTON AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE4 April 2016

The Lumberton Area Chamber Leadership Institute has gotten off to a great start. The first meeting was on February 25th, 2016. Seven busi-ness, industry and professional lead-ers have enrolled in the class.

The morning session was led by Kim Pevia, owner of K.A.P Innerpriz-es. She presented a very informative session on the history of leadership theory and leadership dynamics.

Greg Cummings, Robeson County Economic Development Director began the afternoon session. He gave the group an overview of economic development in Robeson County. He also passed out brochures used to recruit industry to Robeson County.

The day ended on a high note with a tour of Georgia Pacific led by plant manager Chuck Oxendine and Mark Griffin. Mr. Oxendine brought in his management team to meet the class and give an overview of their duties and responsibilities prior to a power point presentation. The power point was very informative in that it showed a link between Lumberton NC and other countries in the world. Georgia Pacific has clients on other continents such as Brazil, China, Etc. Mr. Griffin then personally took the class on a guided tour of the plant and showed the product in raw state through the finished product.

The next class was History & Cul-ture led by Bob Fisher. The group toured the Robeson County History Museum, The Carolina Civic Center, The Proctor Building, The African American Culture Center and Bi-Centennial Park. The afternoon class was facilitated by Latricia Freeman, Executive Director of United Way. She gave a most informative program on United Way and the many projects they do and then took the group to a few of the agencies they support. The first stop was The Southeast-ern Family Violence Center, 4-H and The Boys and Girls Club. Each agency explained their mission and how United Way assist them in their everyday goals.

The group still has several classes so stay tuned.

Mark Griffin of Georgia Pacific with the leadership group.

W.C. Washington with the group at The African American Culture Center.

Faye Middleton of The Robeson County History Museum talks with the group.

Latricia Freeman, Executive Director of United Way discusses the programs and funding they do in Robeson County.

Mark Griffin and Chuck Oxendine with the Chamber Leadership.

Lumberton Area Chamber Leadership Institute gets underway