GBACC NEWSLETTER - OCTOBER 2006

The greatest discovery of my generation is that man can alter his life simply by altering his attitude of mind. -- William James

The next monthly membership meeting of the Greater Brunswick Area Chamber of Commerce will be held on Wednesday, October 4th, 7:30 AM, at the Green Country Inn - 620 Souder Road. The meeting will feature Scott Edie, owner of E-Graphics. He will share with us “How to Build Your Business with Bulk Mail”. October’s “Spotlight Speaker” will be GBACC President Ellis Burruss, owner of Bellwether Printing, Ltd. Nominations for the 2007 GBACC Board will be announced at the meeting and will be voted on at the November meeting. All new and prospective members are encouraged to attend.

The next GBACC Business Card Exchange will be at Sundance Art & Frame, 18 West Potomac Street Brunswick, MD. There will be drawings for door prizes and light refreshments will be served. Come out and meet fellow business owners in the Greater Brunswick area.

All monthly membership meetings will be held on the first Wednesday of the month at 7:30 am at the Green Country Inn, 620 Souder Road, unless otherwise designated.

GBACC NEWS:

The Membership Committee has almost finalized the welcome package for new members. They have also agreed on a new window decal and completed the Certificate of Membership to be given to GBACC members.

On Thursday, September 28th the Stauffer Family hosted the GBACC Business Card Exchange at their Funeral Home on Maple Avenue. The buffet was very lavish and delicious. It was a great opportunity to network with other members. A prospective member, Michael Veilleux of Music Madness, won the first door prize (a gift certificate from Book Crossing). Jeremy Biserof Altitude Home Inspections, Inc. won the second door prize, a gift from Angel White of Occasionally Handbags. The final door prize, a gift certificate from Catherine Tynan of Phoebe’s Travel Trunk, went to Courtney Summers of Stauffer’s Funeral Home.

Happy Birthday to:

Donald Dodd – Bill’s Tire & Auto Center 10/26

Buddy Riser – Vegas Radio WTRI 10/31

If your name is not mentioned in this column during your birth month please let me know so I can add it to our GBACC Birthday list.

NEWS AROUND TOWN:

Have you visited Sundance Art and Frame Gallery? Diane has some fantastic local art including photography from Harpers Ferry.

Vegas Radio 1520 AM – WTRI. Listen to the Buddy Rizer Morning Show. Buddy host a show based on great music and important information for the local listening area. Buddy will make you feel good about starting your day.

Enjoy great organic vegetables from Shawna and Atilla at the vegetable market next to Beans in the Belfry on Sunday from 11:00am-3:00 pm.

Sherri at Book Crossing writes: “Traci and I cannot contain our excitement! Our favorite, favorite Chinese Restaurant, Pacific Cafe has reopened. The Chow family is back from a long trip in Hong Kong. We truly love this restaurant for their fresh, delicious Chinese Food. We're not talking about the fast thrown together stuff. The Chow family takes pride in every dish they create. We believe you will be pleasantly surprised. So why don't you give them a try?”

Lunch served daily 11am-3pm – LUNCHEON SPECIALS AVAILABLE Dinner hours Tuesday through Thursday 4:30PM-9pm Friday & Saturday hours: 11am-10pmSunday hours: 12noon-9pm, Restaurant is closed on MondayPLEASE NOTE THAT CARRY OUT IS AVAILABLE!

Editor’s note: If you have any news about what is good around the area drop me a line and let me know and I will add it in this space

NEWS FROM THE MEMBERSHIP:

The Brunswick Railroad Museum is pleased to announce the opening of a special exhibit on the 2nd floor Social History Gallery:

"A Day Will Come...Death in the Late Victorian Era".

Artifacts featured from the museum collection include...garments, photographs and children's caskets, as well as documentation from the Brunswick Death Registry c. 1900.

Learn what a body basket was used for…why mirrors were covered up, why clock hands were stopped, and what the purpose was of holding a wake...

Exhibit dates: October 7th through November 12th, 2006

GBACC member Mary McCormack and her team at Sage Small Business Services LLC are chairing the Original Oktoberfest at Schifferstadt Museum in Frederick this year. This German Fall Festival runs October 21st and 22nd. $3 admission gives access to a juried art/craft show, a traditional Oompah band, German wurst and bier, children’s activities, tours of the 250 year old Schifferstadt house and colonial craft demonstrations. Volunteers are welcome or just come out for fun. Proceeds benefit Frederick County Landmarks Foundation. For more information call (301) 473-9777 or e-mail Oktoberfest@SageSmallBusiness.com or go to www.FrederickCountyLandmarksFoundation.org.

Per Ellis Burruss of Bellwether Printing: the new 44 page Brunswick Area Business Directory will be available at RR Days. Come by the GBACC or EDC Booths and pick up a bundle to distribute to your customers.

UPCOMING EVENTS:

FIRST FRIDAY … OCTOBER 6th from 5-9pm

“A Walk Down Memory Lane”

Shop at local merchants and participate in special activities on Potomac Street until 9:00 pm. Enjoy a historic walking tour, Ladies Ole’ Time Hat Contest and Variety Rock by Annie Seger and Chris Palladino in Square Corner Park.

RAILROAD DAYS

Saturday, October 7th and Sunday, 8th 10AM-5PM

Craft Show, Duck Race, Huge Model Railroad Display, Museum Tours, Live Music, Children Games & Amusements, Magic Shows, Carnival Rides and more. Join in the block party held from 6:00–10:00 pm Saturday!

There are 3 train excursions from Brunswick to Frederick and 3 from Frederick to Brunswick each day! Tickets may be purchased in advance at participating merchant locations.

For more information about Railroad Days access: www.brunswickmd.gov.

BE SURE TO STOP BY THE GBACC BOOTH FOR INFORMATION ABOUT OUR LOCAL BUSINESSES.

LEECHEL L. REYNOLDS MEMORIAL FUND EVENT:

Basket Bingo – October 22nd , 2006 at the Brunswick Eagle Club, 401 Central Avenue, Brunswick, MD

Doors open at noon ….Bingo starts at 1:30 pm $35.00 in Advance (50 games)

Lunch is included with the price!!!

25 Basket Games and 25 Cash Games 5 Special Games - $1 per sheet 55 Door Prizes will be given away

For Tickets Contact: Betty Reynolds 301-834-8890 or Geri Reynolds 301-834-5264

The Eagles Club will be selling great dinners as well as finger foods and sandwiches. Food and drinks cannot be brought into the Club.

There will be additional raffles of baked good, Longaberger Baskets, seasonal items and other great items.

BOOK CROSSING EVENTS: Check their website at www.thebookcrossing.biz

FOR A COMPLTE LISTING OF BEANS IN THE BELFRY EVENTS, PLEASE LOOK AT THE BEANS IN THE BELFRY WEB SITE www.beansinthebelfry.com

Maryland Games Club is back at Beans in the Belfry every THIRD SATURDAY from 1pm-7pm. Join Karl Musser and share his hobby of playing intriguing and amusing board games from around the world. It’s good, old-fashioned entertainment.

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COMING IN NOVEMBER:

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74th VETERAN’S DAY PARADE - Sunday, November 5th, 2006

1pm- Opening Ceremonies at Square Corner Park downtown 2 pm- Parade on East Potomac Street

If you have children this is a “must see” event. For more information please access: www.brunswickmd.gov.