The Polk County Chamber of Commerce announces its regularly scheduled Board meeting to be held Monday, November 17, 2008, at 12 p.m. in the conference room at First Volunteer Bank (formerly Benton Banking Company), 219 Ward Street, Benton, TN.   The Chamber will provide a light lunch.

The Chamber is very pleased to welcome two new members:

· Document Signing & Retrieval – Contact Victoria Carruth-Ledford at 423-496-9658, or by e-mail at rollingnotary225@hughes.net.   Her services include assisting withclosing mortgage loans in customers’ homes, researching land titles, and assisting clients with obtaining free medicine.  Please visit her website atwww.gogetnotary.com/get/VictoriaCLedford

· Papa’s Pizza to Go – Located at 4857 Highway 411, Benton, TN.  They are more than just pizzas!  They also serve up submarine sandwiches, wraps, quesidillas, lasagna, spaghetti and much more.  Buffet dining or carryout is available.  They can also prepare party platters.  Contact Stephan or Tracy Clayton at (423) 338-8000, or e-mail them at TracyClayton1@gmail.com.  For more information on what they have to offer visit the website at www.PapasPizzaToGo.com

The Chamber is very pleased to announce that Charlie Smith has returned to man the East Office in Copperhill on Saturdays and Sundays.  He is there from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., so when you are in the area please stop in to say hello and to welcome him back.

Christmas Parade – Mark your calendar for Saturday, December 13 for this year’s annual Christmas parade in Benton.  The parade begins at 1 p.m. and the theme is “Home for the Holidays”.  We need you to volunteer so please contact Adrian at 338-5040 to let her know you can help.   If you are interested in participating in the parade also contact Adrian for details.

11th Annual Festival of Trees – During the month of December the Chamber will be among many to display a Christmas tree at the Ocoee Whitewater Center in Copperhill that visitors can view and also have the opportunity to vote for their favorite tree.  The Chamber tree is decorated with ornaments donated by Chamber members.  With your business name on the ornament this provides an excellent opportunity to spotlight your business to the thousands of visitors who come through the Center during this holiday time.  Help us fill our tree with ornaments.  If you would like to donate an ornament please contact Adrian at 338-5040 before November 28, 2008.

Membership Coffee - If you would like to host a “Membership Coffee” or “Business After Hours”, please contact the Chamber office nearest you and we will have our “Special Events” committee contact you.  They will be happy to help you get it organized and advertised.

The Chamber’s next Board meeting will be held on Monday, December 15, 2008 at 12 p.m. at The Ocoee Whitewater Center, Highway 64, Copperhill, TN.

Happy Thanksgiving!