Events for December 2017
Decatur-Morgan County Chamber of Commerce
Dec 3    Alabama Baptist Children's Homes Open House
Each December, we have our annual Christmas Open House events at our ABCH campuses, and this year we are looking forward to the privilege of hosting YOU in Decatur! Guests enjoy festive decorations, holiday foods, and guided tours from our children who are always so excited to show off their homes!
Date: December 3, 2017
Time: 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Website: http://www.alabamachild.org/openhouse
Location: Alabama Baptist Children's Homes 1404 16th Avenue SE Decatur, AL 35601
Contact: Caroline Harned charned@alabamachild.org
EMail: charned@alabamachild.org
Date/Time Details: Sunday, December 3 2:00-5:00 PM
Fees/Admission: FREE
Dec 4    Decatur Jaycees Christmas Parade

This year's Christmas parade is a Christmas in Toyland, so grab your nutcrackers, trains and drums and sign up to be a part of the fun today! For only $40, your organization will secure a spot to show off your Christmas cheer in the parade lineup. All float entries are due by November 30th and must be paid online through Eventbrite.

Four cash prizes will be awarded for the following categories: Best Decorated Float, Best Walking Unit, Best Animal Unit and Best Decorated vehicle.

This event will begin promptly at 6 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 4 (rain date Monday, Dec. 11). Floats can begin lining up at 4:30 p.m. and MUST be in place by 5:30 p.m. The parade route will begin at 2nd Ave. & Gordon Dr. and end at the Old State Bank. All proceeds from the event benefit local charities.

To register a float, please click here and complete the information online. 

Date: December 4, 2017
Time: 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Location: Downtown Decatur
Date/Time Details: Monday, Dec. 4
6 p.m.
Fees/Admission: Click here for registration information
Dec 5    Decatur Jaycees (Junior Chamber) Meeting

GET INVOLVED: The Decatur Jaycees, a Junior Chamber civic organization in Decatur, Alabama, connects young professionals and gives back to the community through fundraising projects. The Jaycees host several big annual events like The Big Deal and the Decatur Christmas Parade.

MEET YOUNG PROFESSIONALS: The Decatur Jaycees offers a great way to explore networking and leadership opportunities in Decatur and the surrounding areas. We are always looking for new members.

Meetings are open for everyone ages 18-40. Join us to see how the Jaycees can help you get involved and meet young professionals in the area!

Date: December 5, 2017
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Website: http://www.decaturjaycees.com
Location: We normally meet in the Chamber of Commerce board room (515 6th Ave NE, Decatur), but our meetings are sometimes held off site. For specific meeting info, please email us at info@decaturjaycees.com.
Contact: Please contact us at info@decaturjaycees.com, through Facebook (facebook.com/decaturaljaycees) or Instagram (@decaturjaycees).
EMail: info@decaturjaycees.com
Date/Time Details: Our meetings are held the first Tuesday of each month at noon. Lunch is always provided.
Fees/Admission: Your first meeting as a guest is free. The Jaycees is a paid membership organization and our dues are $240/year ($60/quarter) plus a one-time application fee of $60. This covers a monthly lunch meeting and a monthly social.
Dec 7    AN EVENING WITH JEFF STULTZ
JEFF STULTZ is sharing his story with us. He is an actor, public speaker and voice actor. He has been seen in "Home Run". He's been in several more independent movies, commercials, and he's appeared on the TV Show "It's Supernatural" and recently did an interview on the 700 Club. He is pastor from Fayetteville North Carolina and is the National Director of a Biker Ministry called Broken Chains for Celebrate Recovery. Come share a night of healing with us.
Date: December 7, 2017
Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Website: https://www.facebook.com/DecaturBaptistCelebrateRecovery/
Location: DECATUR BAPTIST CHURCH 2527 DANVILLE ROAD SW DECATUR, AL 35603
Contact: john mcmillan 256-345-5077
EMail: COPYWORLD1@GMAIL.COM
Date/Time Details: DECEMBER 7, 2017 @ 7 pm
Fees/Admission: free admission for all ages
Dec 8 - Dec 9    Gala 33
Decatur Morgan Hospital Foundation Gala 33 honoring Ronnie Dale Dukes and Dyrc Frederick Sibrans, MD Black Tie - Silent Auction All proceeds benefit the Decatur Morgan Hospital Mobile Medical Unit and Employee Scholarships.
Date: December 8, 2017
Time: 6:30 PM - 12:00 AM
Website: http://www.gala33.org
Location: Ingalls Harbor Pavilion
Contact: Decatur Morgan Hospital Foundation 256-973-2187
EMail: foundation@dmhnet.org
Date/Time Details: Friday, December 8, 2017 Cocktails at Half After Six Dinner at Half After Seven
Fees/Admission: $350.00 per couple
Dec 12    Coffee & Cards: Robin Rents (Dec. 2017)

Continuing the Chamber's popular networking series, members are invited to the next gathering of Coffee & Cards, presented and hosted by Robin Rents Equipment in Decatur. This come-and-go event will feature refreshments, opportunities to connect with your fellow Chamber members in a casual environment, and the chance to learn about Robin Rents and the services they provide for businesses and individuals. The event is free, but we ask that you RSVP.

Networking opportunities are a member benefit with the Chamber. We hope you take advantage of this chance to help build your business and develop relationships in the community. We look forward to seeing you Dec. 12. Remember to bring plenty of cards, because there will be plenty of coffee!

To RSVP, click on the website link in the heading above.

Date: December 12, 2017
Time: 7:30 AM - 9:00 AM
Website: https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?oeidk=a07eev47gxxacf092c1&oseq=&c=&ch=
Location: Robin Rents Equipment
2024 Veterans Drive SE        
Contact: Denice Carter
EMail: denice@dcc.org
Date/Time Details: Tuesday, Dec. 12
7:30-9 a.m.
Fees/Admission: Free for members
Dec 13    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: December 13, 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
Dec 14    Signs of the South Ribbon Cutting
We are so excited  to have you celebrate with us as we introduce the new owner, Mike McKeon, to the community. 

You will be able to tour our facility, meet our staff and enter to win several great prizes!
Date: December 14, 2017
Time: 7:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Website: http://www.signsofthesouth.com/
Location: 1950 Central Parkway #3
Decatur, AL 35601
Contact: Driven Solutions 256-384-3567
EMail: tiffany@drivensolutionsllc.com
Date/Time Details: Thursday, December 14th 
7:30am to 9:30am
** COME AND GO**
We understand you will be in a hurry to get to work so plan to stop by, tour our facility, and then grab breakfast to go.
Fees/Admission: This event is free of charge.
Dec 19    2017 YP Leadership Luncheon - December

As people early in our careers, we're focused on becoming better professionals and learning all we can from peers and mentors. But we also have dreams we want to accomplish in our lifetime and fulfill what we think is our purpose. Those may seem far off... but they don't have to be! What does it take to plan for those dreams?  

The Chamber is excited to welcome Dr. Yvette Rice, president of LLVE, LLC. She uses her visionary leadership ability, training expertise, and motivational/inspirational speaking skills to help others realize their true capabilities and maximize their potential. Serving as a leader in the marketplace, Rice has more than 30 years combined experience as an engineer, project leader, manager and trainer for the Department of Defense (civilian), the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers as a government contractor, and multiple non-profit organizations. She has trained both nationally and internationally, working with individuals and organizations to raise their level of potential and excellence. 
 
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 develop their careers and community. We are excited to continue this series for our young professional community and we encourage you to bring guests and co-workers. YP Leadership Luncheon is presented by Ascend Performance Materials. 





 

Date: December 19, 2017
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Website: http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=7ygezafab&oeidk=a07eewxcbxl010f4a13
Location: Fite Construction Co. Board Room at the Chamber
515 Sixth Ave. 
Decatur    
Contact: Grant Thompson
EMail: grant@dcc.org
Date/Time Details: Tuesday, Dec. 19
12-1 p.m.
Fees/Admission: $10 for members, $15 for non-members