Charter Member on the Board of Trustees
Charter Member on the Board of Trustees
The Hoover Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors in the past year established a new organization, the Board of Trustees. This newly established group is a highly recognized and prestigious group that carries several benefits. Charter Membership is open only during the next few months. Click "go" to view a list of ways to become a Charter Member of the Chamber Board of Trustees and how this will benefit you and your business. GoNews
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A Ribbon Cutting Ceremony was held Thursday, January 5 at the new Firehouse Subs in the Patton Creek Shopping Center in Hoover. Shown cutting the ribbon is owner and operator Greg Finney, as Executive Director from Jacksonville, Florida Robin Peters holds the bow. They are joined by dozens of Hoover Firefighters and Hoover Chamber Ambassadors. The Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation presented over $19,000.00 in safety equipment for use by the Hoover Fire Department's special Tactical Team for emergency situations as part of the ceremonies.
A Ribbon Cutting Ceremony was held January 12 at SUNOCO Fuel Station at 1634 Montgomery Highway, next to Krispy Kreme, in Hoover. Shown cutting the ribbon is David Melton of the Sunoco Distributor, Quality Petroleum, as the Sunoco Fuel Station Manager Raymond Hamirani holds the bow. They are joined by Hoover Mayor Gary Ivey (to the right), Hoover City Council President Jack Wright, Police Chief Nick Derzis, Mayor's Assistant Lori Salter (to the left), and dozens of friends and Chamber Ambassadors.
A Ribbon Cutting was held January 26 at the new Baptist Vein Center at Baptist Health Center-Hoover at 5295 Preserve Parkway in Hoover. Shown cutting the ribbon is vein surgeon Dr. James Isobe as Hoover Mayor Gary Ivey holds the bow. They are surrounded by Dr. Isobe's family and staff, as well as several Chamber Ambassadors.
A Ribbon Cutting was held January 31 at South Oak Title at the office of Duell|Hunt Attorneys at Law, at 2803 Greystone Commercial Boulevard in Hoover, 35242. Shown cutting the ribbon is Richard Duell, as Marcus Hunt holds the bow. They are joined by several friends, family, and business associates, as well as several Chamber ambassadors.
Trisston Wright Burrows, left, was recognized as Ambassador of the 4th Quarter of 2011 by Chamber President David Bradley for her outstanding service to the Chamber during the last three months. She had become active in the chamber in August as an ambassador, and attended virtually every chamber function including every ribbon cutting ceremony, Coffee, Luncheon, and Business after Hours. She also served as Ms. Wheelchair America/Alabama 2005.
Samantha Hall, left, was recognized as the Ambassador of the Year for 2011 by Chamber President David Bradley for her outstanding service to the Chamber during the year. Samantha had joined the chamber along with her husband as Trustway, in 2010, and became involved immediately. She has been most active in the chamber throughout the year, but is involved in her church and several other community activities, including raising two beautiful young daughters.
Joe Thomas, left, was recognized as the Member of the Year by Chamber President David Bradley for his outstanding service to the Chamber during the year. Joe chaired the Ambassador Committee for the second year, and as such, participated in more events than most ambassadors. He is a financial planner/advisor with Capstone Financial Group. He is the father of five children aged six and under, including two sets of twins.
Joe DiBenedetto, left, was recognized by Chamber President David Bradley as the Hoover Area Chamber Board Member of the Year for his outstanding contributions and volunteer work throughout the year - and past years - as a board member, as a Chamber Ambassador, and as chairman of the chamber golf committee for the past four years. The Golf Committee is the biggest fund-raising event of the chamber, providing funds for our scholarship programs, and in 2011 had the most successful year ever, raising over $25,000.00. Joe is the most active of our board members, attending more of the chamber events, including ribbon cuttings, Coffee & Contacts, Business after Hours, Luncheons, and other events, that most other members.
Kathleen Spencer, right, 2012 Chamber President, presented outgoing President David Bradley his "Gavel Plaque" for the outstanding contributions he has made during the 2011 year as president. In spite of the challenges of the economy during the 2011 year, the Hoover Area Chamber has had a successful year with a net gain in membership, and one in which the entire board and chamber can share in the success.
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