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B e l h ave n C o m m u n i t y C h a m b e r o f C o m m e rc e
September 2012
CHAMBER NEWS
Visit our website at www.belhavenchamber.com for more information about our community and upcoming events!
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On, August 21, 2012 the Belhaven Community Chamber of
Commerce held its monthly board meeting with a few items up for
discussion.
They discussed the boat building project that was started several
months ago by then Executive Director Lloyd Ballance, Board
Member Les Porter & Dave Rieves. A project that would draw
Promoting Belhaven, Bath,
tourist to Belhaven to see the ongoing project in this area. The conPantego, Pinetown
struction/building of a hulled out boat and skiff. The concept is to
and all of
Northeastern Beaufort County build two boats by hand out of huge tree logs. One boat would be
an on land replica of a hulled out log and the other a working skiff
that would sail on the water. Where the project stands right now
President
Greg Satterthwaite
the logs have been donated and now it is just a matter of time to
Vice President
get them here and setup so that the project can begin. Pictured beShelley Carawan
low are what the projects will look like once completed.
Treasurer
Another item up for discussion was the fact that we are only four
Melissa Ingrao
months away from December and the Christmas Season. Plans are
Secretary
currently in the startup stages for this years 2nd Annual Christmas
Julian Goff
Parade/Festival to be held on December 8th. Many ideas were
Board Members:
discussed amongst Board Members to help this years Parade/
Yvonne Evans DeRuiz
Festival be an even greater success than last years. Even though last
Mike Goodwin
years Parade/Festival was the first in a very long time for Belhaven
Melinda Harrell
the hope is to get more people into Belhaven for this years festiviLes Porter
ties by having the day long event, which is great for grandparents,
Gloria Rogers
Karen Wahab
parents and children. So, as the planning continues for this years PaVerna Whitney
rade/Festival we are hoping for great things. We encourage memEunice Williams
bers to submit ideas and volunteers are welcome. Call, email or
Executive Director
write with ideas and just a reminder board meetings are open to
voice your ideas for the Christmas Parade/Festival as well.
Belhaven Community
Chamber of Commerce
Hours:
Tuesday – Friday
9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Board Meeting
September 18, 2012
6:00 pm Tuesday
All Members Welcome
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Ferry Schedule
As of August 22, 2012 the T & L Variety Store are the newest members of the Belhaven Chamber of
Commerce. President Greg Satterthwaite and Board Member Julian Goff were present to welcome Terrance & Lisa Glasper Owners/Operators of the store as the newest Chamber members. We are
excited to have them as our newest members this store has a great deal to offer Belhaven. They have hand
scoop ice cream, snack items, clothing, handbags, shoes, gift items, jewelry, and much, much more.
Terrance and Lisa want their shop to be a location for information and a place where people can come in
and feel welcome. They offer a small room in the back to Church outreach ministries a ladies bible study,
there is a Men’s group that meets and they have a game room in the back with arcade games and pool table
for the youth in the area. They also provide an outreach of their own helping those who need assistance.
So, if your in the area see what they have to offer. Pictures on Pg 5 & 8.
3rd Annual
Darleen’s
Flamingo
5K Race
Saturday,
November 3, 2012
at
9am
Race starts at:
End of Hubs Rec Rd
For more info:
runtheeast.com
Contact:
252-945-6542
[email protected]
“Make Your Own Party”
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NEW T-SHIRST!
Small to XL - $10
XXL-XXXL - $12
XXXXL - $15
Upcoming
Event
In
September
As part of the
300th
Anniversary of
Beaufort
County
Committee
Events
For
2012
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September 22nd
The Symphony is part of the
day long events that will be
taking place on the 22nd
other participants:
Craig Woolard Band
Church Groups-Praise Program
Maritime & Agriculture Displays
Re-enactments and more.
Flag Ceremony & Fireworks
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Thank You For Renewing
Your Chamber Membership
Way off Broadway Players
Adams & Associates
Radcliffe Insurance Agency
Edgewater Motors, Inc
Partnership for the Sounds
Benson & Russ, Inc.
Haslin Farms, Inc.
Seiler, Singleton & Assoc. PA
Rawls & Associates
David Elliott II, DDS
Baker Building Supply
Belhaven Waterway Marina
Selby Land Concepts
Pantego Academy
Lee Chevrolet-Buick
Belhaven Public Library
Circle Grove Seeds
Julius Purvis
Pungo River Lime Company
Carowan-Allen Insurance
Edward Jones Investments
Electricities of NC
O’Neal’s Drug Store
Carol Tillman
Town of Belhaven
Beaufort Community College
Doug Clark
A CAMERA WAS
Terra Ceia Christian School
FOUND AT THE
Paul’s Funeral Home
CHAMBER OF
Belhaven Farm Bureau
COMMERCE ON THE
Pittard Perry & Crone, CPA
Southern Bank
4TH OF JULY DURING
Beaufort County Board of Ed.
THE CELEBRATIONS.
Potash Corp
Please call
252
Belhaven-Pantego Rotary Club
-943-3770.
Friends of Goose Creek Park
These are pictures from
Dan & Dianna Pfister
the camera that was
Pungo Christian Academy
Terry & Deb Sparrow
found:
Alan Jordan
Coldwell Banker Towne Point
Coastal Carolina Cotton Gin
R & S 66 Service Station
Tideland EMC
Bowen Company
Radcliffe Marine, Inc
David’s Trash Service
Coldwell Banker Coastal Rivers
Town of Pantego
Friends of John A. Wilkinson
Beaufort Co. Board of Realtors
Tri-County Telecom
Neil & Dianne Bowen
Martha’s Corporation
Leamon & Julianna Allen
Riddick & Windley
Beaufort County
Mid-East Commission
If you know these children, the camera
Committee of 100
Donald & Marjorie Stark
at chamber may belong to their mom.
Keech’s Painting, Inc.
Washington Daily News
Sawyer’s Land Developing
Julian Goff
Chamber Reminder
Fish Hook’s Café, Inc
Cedar Village Apts.
Chamber membership renewal
Belhaven Cable TV
Yvonne DeRuiz/Bellport Inn
notices have been sent out, so
First Bank
Boyette Medical Clinic
please remember to renew
your individual or business
Doctor’s Vision Center
Georgie’s Sport & Oyster Bar
memberships.
If interested in
Beaufort County
Ameriprise Financial/ Doug Alt
joining the Chamber
Stanley Lamkin
applications are available on our
Starlon Credle
website at
Lloyd & Rosemarie Ballance
belhavenchamber.com.
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NC Estuarium Calendar - September 2012
Art Exhibit- NC Estuarium, Washington, NC- Jeff Lewis exhibits his nature photography. Jeff is the Gardens and Nursery Manager of The Elizabethan Gardens in Manteo and an avid birder and amateur
naturalist. He’s had more than 1000 photos published in books, magazines, newspapers and a variety of other media.
River Roving Educational River Tours- NC Estuarium, Washington, NC
-Learn about the history and habitats of the Washington waterfront.
These boat tours cruise the PamlicoRiver Wednesday through Friday at 10:30 and 1:30, and
Saturdays at 10:30. No admission fee or other cost is involved for the tour, but advance reservations
are required. Riders should check in 15 minutes in advance. Children must be at least 6 years old to
ride; a responsible adult must accompany children under 16. River Roving 2012 is sponsored by Lee
Chevrolet-Buick of Washington. Call 252-948-0000 for reservations.
“Drawing and Painting from Nature”- NC Estuarium, Washington, NC- Two Separate Classes- Sept
11- Oct 30: This is a Tuesday afternoon class and meets from 1:00-3:00. Sept 12- Oct 31: This is a
Wednesday morning class and meets from 10:00-12:00. Linda Boyer is the instructor. There is a
$25 fee for the eight weekly classes. These classes explore drawing and watercolor painting basics
and emphasize a natural theme. Reservations are required and a materials list is available. Please call
252-948-0000.
“An Introduction to Personal and Family Boat Building”- NC Estuarium, Washington, NCSeptember 22- In celebration of BeaufortCounty’s 300th Anniversary, this program continues the
county tradition of boat building. Master boat builder Graham Burns of Vandemere will discuss his
methods and designs for building small affordable boats. A variety of hand built boats will be on
display. The program will be held 1:00-3:00 and there is a $5.00 program fee. Reservations are
necessary as space is limited. Please call 252-948-0000 to pre-register. Educational programming at
the North Carolina Estuarium is supported by The Karns Fund.
The Crab Pot Gift Shop highlights North Carolina products and books that are always popular gifts.
Stop in and see our fabulous new fall arrivals.
The Estuarium is located at 223 E. Water Street, Washington, NC, and is open Tuesday-Saturday,
10:00-4:00. Admission is $4.00 adults and $2.00 students. Please call ahead for program info as
space may be limited. The Estuarium is a Partnership for the Sounds facility, an organization
promoting eco-tourism and sustainable economic development in the Albemarle-Pamlico region. Educational programming at the North Carolina Estuarium is supported by The Karns Fund.
Community Events
Sept 6 - BCAC Exhibit Artifacts representing county’s history @ Washington Civic Center.
Sept 22 - NC Symphony - Washington Water Front See pg 2 for more. Noon until 9pm
Sept 28 - Quilt Show - Washington Civic Center. 10:30am
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Goose Creek State Park Calendar of Events
September 2012
Sunday, September 9 at 2:00 p.m.
The American Black Bear
Enjoy a lovely afternoon at Goose Creek State Park while learning about one of our elusive
back yard inhabitants. What do they eat? How big can they get? Please meet at the park
Visitor Center.
Sunday, September 16 at 2:00 p.m.
The Blue Crab
Visit Goose Creek State Park and learn about the interesting life cycle of the blue crab.
Discover methods used in harvesting blue crabs. Various pots, traps and hopefully live specimens will be on display. Meet at the River Access Picnic Area.
Sunday, September 23 at 2:00 p.m.
Exotic Invasive
Expand your knowledge on some of our common invasive and exotic plant species. Find
out what to look out for in your yard and what to avoid planting. We will discuss why these
plants are not good for our native environment and ways you can get rid of them. Please
meet at the park Visitor Center.
Saturday September 29 at 2:00 p.m.
All About Dragonflies
Meet at the park Visitor Center to discuss and identify some of Eastern North Carolina’s
beautiful dragonflies!! Why are they so important to our environment? How many different
colors do dragonflies come in? After studying dragonflies indoors we will take a one to
Hand Scooped Ice Creams
Clothing Section
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Town of Belhaven
Town of Pantego
Rawls & Associates Development, Co.
Radcliffe Insurance Agency
Rose & Lloyd Ballance
Tom Richter
Carol Tillman
Eunice Williams
Leamon & Julianna Allen
Richard & Carol Montgomery
Oran & Jeannie Benson
Neil & Dianne Bowen
Stan & Jean Lamkin
Beaufort County
Tom & Karen Wahab
John & Martha White
Terry & Deb Sparrow
Alan & Susan McWhirter
Marlene Young
James Whitney
Rocky Jacobs
Russell Johnston
Alan R. Jordan
Al Klemm
Sandy Landy
Rev, Jim Lupton
Linda Medlin
Sandi Nelson
Jule Purvis
Steve Carawan
Evelyne Roberson
Ashley Futrell, Jr.
Julian Goff
David Guthrie
Deanie Heath
Pat Holz
Judy Downey
Starlon Credle
Shelley Carawan
Henry & Bonnie Boyd
Carol & Doug Clark
Dave & Pat Reives
Don & Marjie Stark
Dan & Diana Pfister
Cynthia Ross
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BELHAVEN SENIORS’ CENTER
274 East Main Street Belhaven, North Carolina 27810
252-943-2992
September 2012
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Hunting & Fishing
Licenses &
Vessel Registration
Belhaven Community
Chamber of Commerce
Photography Studio & Gift Item Section
Game Room in Back of Store
Stop into chamber and see the latest that the
chamber has to offer.
Belhaven Pelican T-shirts Small, Medium, Large,
3x, 4x - $5.00 - Close out prices.
Sweatshirts $20.00 and $22.50 for 2X.
Also, pick up your free local phone book, provided by
Tri-County Telecom.
Northeastern Beaufort County Afghans $45.00
Belhaven Community Chamber of Commerce
PO Box 147
125 West Main Street
Belhaven, N.C. 27810
8 pages and 2 inserts
max for
standard
postage
(252)943-3770
(252) 943-3769 fax
[email protected]
http://www.belhavenchamber.com
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