Events for January 2017
Decatur-Morgan County Chamber of Commerce
Jan 3    Decatur Jaycees Monthly Meeting
The Decatur Jaycees hold their monthly business meeting the first Tuesday of each month, typically at the Chamber.

For more information about the Jaycees, the work they do and how to become a member, visit their website at http://www.decaturjaycees.com/
Date: January 3, 2017
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Website: http://www.decaturjaycees.com/
Location: Meetings are held at the Chamber. The February and March 2016 meetings will be held at the downtown branch of Renasant Bank (211 Lee Street).
Contact: Jordan Latapie
EMail: jbrown@stovallmarks.com
Date/Time Details: The second Tuesday of each month at noon.
Jan 7    Twelfth Night
Kickoff to the 2017 Carnegie Carnival Season
Enjoy a fun evening with music and food at the Magnolia Room.
Date: January 7, 2017
Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Location: The Magnolia Room
Contact: carnegiecarnival.org
EMail: alison@carnegiearts.org
Date/Time Details: January 7, 2017
Fees/Admission: $40 per ticket

*Every paid registrant will receive 6 "tickets" at each event to place in the voting box of their choice Royal Nominee.
Limited seating available.
Jan 10    2017 State of the State Address - January

The Chamber invites you to the annual State of the State Forum, where the Morgan County Delegation will discuss their thoughts on the recently complete 2016 legislative sessions and look ahead to 2017. The panel of representatives will field questions previously submitted for consideration from the Chamber membership.

Stay tuned for information about making your reservations. Tickets - which includes breakfast - are $30 for members and $50 for non-members. 

The 2017 State of the State Forum is presented by Alabama Technology Network.

Date: January 10, 2017
Time: 7:30 AM - 9:00 AM
Location: Sykes Place on Bank    
726 Bank Street NE
Decatur
Contact: Louise Brown
EMail: louise@dcc.org
Date/Time Details: Tuesday, Jan. 10
7:30 a.m.
Fees/Admission: $30 for members; $50 for non-members. Tickets include breakfast
Jan 11    Newcomers Club of Decatur Luncheon & Business Meeting

The Newcomers Club of Decatur is open to more than just newcomers. New to the area? Retired? Widowed? Empty nest? Just want to make new friends?

If you live in Decatur or the surrounding area, you are welcome!

Come play cards, go on field trips, enjoy coffee in each other's homes and take new adventures together!
 
Our luncheon/business meeting is the second Wednesday of each month at 10:30 a.m. for $15 at Burningtree Country Club (2521 Burningtree Drive, SE). 
 
If you would like to join us please make a reservation by emailing newcomerslunch@gmail.com. 

Date: January 11, 2017
Time: 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Location: Burningtree Country Club
2521 Burningtree Drive, SE
EMail: newcomerslunch@gmail.com
Date/Time Details: Second Wednesday of each month
10:30 a.m.
Fees/Admission: $15
Jan 17    Business After Hours: Elamar Skin Science
Elamar Skin Science of Decatur will host the January edition of the Chamber's Business After Hours Jan. 17. Come connect with other Chamber members in a casual "come and go" environment with refreshments provided by our host. We encourage you to invite your friends and co-workers to join you.

To RSVP, click here.
Date: January 17, 2017
Time: 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Location: Elamar Skin Science
2422 Danville Road SW
Suite F
Contact: Louise Brown
EMail: louise@dcc.org
Date/Time Details: Tuesday, Jan. 17
4:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Fees/Admission: Free for members
Jan 19    YP/Jaycees Networking Social
The Chamber's Young Professionals (YP) continues its partnership with Decatur Jaycees has it hosts the monthly networking social in January at Buffalo Wild Wings in Decatur. This open house-style event for the under-40 crowd of Morgan County will feature great food from our host, as well as a cash bar. 

RSVP information for this free event is coming soon, so please check back in the next few days for more information.
Date: January 19, 2017
Time: 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Location: Buffalo Wild Wings
945 Wimberly Drive SW
(Just off the Beltline)
Contact: Grant Thompson
EMail: grant@dcc.org
Date/Time Details: Thursday, Jan. 19
4:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Fees/Admission: Free
Jan 20    Decatur Women's Chamber of Commerce monthly meeting
DWCC monthly meeting at Decatur Country Club, 12:00 noon, reservations required. Contact Kathy Tadlock, 256-476-9464
Date: January 20, 2017
Time: 12:00 PM - 12:00 PM
Location: Decatur Country Club
Contact: Kathy Tadlock 256-476-9464
EMail: kathy.tadlock@att.net
Date/Time Details: 1/20/17
Fees/Admission: Reservations required
Jan 24    2017 YP Leadership Luncheon - January
The YP Leadership Luncheon series is an opportunity for members of the under-40 crowd across Morgan County to both connect and socialize while developing their leadership skills. This one-hour program coincides with the traditional lunch hour where attendees can enjoy lunch and gather information applicable to their careers and community. 

Brian Cook is the chief administration officer for Cook's Pest Control and president of the Cook Museum of National Science, the latter a 57,000 square foot museum being constructed in downtown Decatur and set to open in early 2018.

To RSVP, click here
Date: January 24, 2017
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Location: The Loft @ First Baptist Church
123 Church Street
Decatur
Contact: Grant Thompson
EMail: grant@dcc.org
Date/Time Details: Tuesday, Jan. 24    
12-1 p.m.
        
Fees/Admission: $10 for members and $15 for non-members. Lunch is included in the ticket cost.
Jan 26    2017 State of Healthcare Forum
The Chamber's State of Healthcare Forum is set for Thursday, Jan. 26 at the Doubletree by Hilton Decatur Riverfront, and presented by Decatur Morgan Hospital.

RSVPs for this event -- which is open to the public - closed Monday, Jan. 23. To make your reservation, click here.
Date: January 26, 2017
Time: 7:30 AM - 9:00 AM
Contact: Grant Thompson
EMail: grant@dcc.org
Date/Time Details: Thursday, Jan. 26
7:30 a.m.
Fees/Admission: $30 for members, $50 for non members.