Events for April 2018
Decatur-Morgan County Chamber of Commerce
Apr 3    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: April 3, 2018
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.
Apr 10    2018 Annual Meeting
The Chamber's Annual Meeting is set for Tuesday, April 10, and will be hosted by The Doubletree by Hilton Decatur Riverfront.

The lunch event is presented by Redstone Federal Credit Union.    
Date: April 10, 2018
Time: 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: Doubletree by Hilton Decatur Riverfront
1101 Sixth Ave. NE    
Contact: Louise Brown
EMail: louise@dcc.org
Date/Time Details: Tuesday, April 10
11:30 a.m.
Fees/Admission: $35 for member // $45 for non-members
Apr 11    2018 Women's Leadership Symposium
Athens State University’s Center for Lifelong Learning is pleased to present “Leadership: Honoring Women Who Serve” as the theme for our upcoming 2018 Women’s Leadership Symposium, which will be held at the Dynetics Solutions Complex - Main Conference Center in Huntsville, Alabama on April 11, 2018. As part of this symposium, we will be hosting a team of well-respected, successful female leaders across a multitude of disciplines, including but not limited to government, military service, entrepreneurialism, human resources, and business.  Each of our highlighted women either currently lives in North Alabama or has strong ties to our region.  The Leadership Symposium will also offer opportunities for large-group “break-out” sessions.   Symposium Initiatives: To recognize our region’s professional women, promote their continued growth and development across multiple disciplines, offer opportunities for the enhancement of individual leadership qualities, and provide vision in continuing to cultivate strong and effective women leaders. 
Date: April 11, 2018
Time: 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Website: https://athens.augusoft.net/index.cfm?method=ClassInfo.ClassInformation&int_class_id=924&int_category_id=5&int_sub_category_id=22&int_catalog_id=0
Location: Dynetics Solutions Complex
Main Conference Center in Huntsville,
Date/Time Details: Wednesday, April 11
9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Fees/Admission: $85; to purchase, call (256) 233-8260
Apr 15 - Apr 17    2018 Washington D.C. Trip

The Chamber's annual public policy trip to Washington D.C. is a great opportunity to access key policy makers while enjoying time with other Chamber members and local leaders. Done in partnership with the Huntsville-Madison County Chamber, the trip also serves as an opportunity to deliver our policy agenda to our representatives. Come join us!

Hotel accommodations can be made using a block of rooms designated for the Chamber at the Liaison Capitol Hill by clicking here.

Date: April 15, 2018
Website: http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=7ygezafab&oeidk=a07ef05x2v4af3557b8
Location: Washington, D.C.
Contact: John Seymour
EMail: john@dcc.org
Date/Time Details: Sunday, April 15 - Tuesday April 17
Fees/Admission:

$650 before March 2
$700 after March 2
$200/per spouse or guest
(Cost does not include hotel or travel.)

Apr 17    2018 YP Leadership Luncheon - April
Decatur Morgan Hospital is the largest employer in Morgan County and plays a huge role in our local economy. But what is happening with all the construction and updates to the campus? And how did they plan for it all?

Come hear Nat Richardson, president of the hospital, discuss that and the future of healthcare in our community at the next YP Leadership Luncheon. Richardson has served as president of Decatur Morgan since June of 2013, where he is responsible for the overall direction of Decatur Morgan Hospital, which encompasses Decatur Morgan main campus, Decatur West Campus, Parkway Campus and two joint venture surgery centers. He plans to discuss the future of the hospital, the role of healthcare in our community, and how he and his team planned strategically for the next generation of Decatur Morgan Hospital.

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. 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, along with Lunch Sponsor Kiwanis Club of Decatur.

Tickets for the event are $10 for Chamber members and $15 for non-members, which includes lunch. (to confirm your membership, click here). Seating for this event is limited, so we encourage you to make your reservation soon.

To RSVP, please click here.
Date: April 17, 2018
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Website: https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?oeidk=a07ef9ph1sw4fb437d8&oseq=&c=&ch=
Location: CSFCO Board Room at the Chamber
 
Contact: Grant Thompson
EMail: grant@dcc.org
Date/Time Details: Tuesday, April 17
12-1 p.m.
Fees/Admission: $10 for members; $15 for non-members (includes lunch)
Apr 20    2018 Spring Golf Classic
The 2018 Spring Golf Classic is set for Friday, April 20, and hosted by Burningtree Country Club. More information about the event will be available as it approaches.

Teams are available for purchase through the Chamber's Total Resource Campaign, an initiative that runs January through March. If your business is interested in playing, please contact Amber Turner - the Chamber's TRC coordinator - at (256) 353-5312.
Date: April 20, 2018
Apr 25    Ooh La La Fashion Show & Luncheon
Pilot Luncheon Club of Morgan County will be hosting their annual fundraising event the Ooh LaLa Fasjion Show & Luncheon on Administrative Professionals Day. Tickets $40 each and includes lunch and fashion show. Door prizes, gift bags will be given away and a chance to win a $300 shopping spree for one lucky lady. Must be present to win! Tickets purchased through Club and local businesses or by calling 256-476-0387.
Date: April 25, 2018
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Location: Burningtree Country Club
Contact: Pilot Luncheon Club of Morgan County 256-476-0387
EMail: PLCMC@yahoo.com
Date/Time Details: April/ 25/2018 11 am for Vendors 12 noon for lunch and fashion show
Fees/Admission: $40/ person
Apr 26    Calhoun's Jazz Under the Stars Concert
Free Jazz concert for the community. Please bring your lawn chairs and blankets.
Date: April 26, 2018
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Website: http://www.calhoun.edu/jazz
Location: Alabama Center for the Arts, Phase II (front lawn) in Downtown Decatur.
EMail: amanda.davis@calhoun.edu
Date/Time Details: April 26, 2018 from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm.
Fees/Admission: Free
Apr 28    30th Annual St Ann Seafood Fiesta & 3rd Big Fish Car Show
The 30th annual St Ann’s Seafood Fiesta is a wonderful fun filled tradition of providing Seafood Gumbo, Red Beans & Rice, Shrimp Pasta Salad, Crawfish, Fried Fish, Hushpuppies and, of course, our exquisite bake sale is sure to please with our homemade breads and desserts! NEW this year: delicious Mexican dishes from local restaurants for the first time: Tamales, Tacos, Mexican Beans and Rice and Queso & Chips! This FREE family-friendly event has a great variety of food vendors to purchase tasty food, free kids activities and the 3rd annual Big Fish Car Show! Everyone is welcome to join! All proceeds solely benefit St Ann School. http://saintanndecatur.org Additional Event Info: Parking is located on the back side of the school. Handicap parking located at the front side of the church. Car show is located in the front church parking lot area. Kids games & activities will located behind the church. Want to volunteer at the event? Contact us for information! For more information: talent@annunlord.com
Date: April 28, 2018
Time: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Website: http://saintanndecatur.org/seafoodfestival/
Location: St. Ann School, 3910 Spring Ave. SW, Decatur, AL 35603
Contact: Sam Dietz (256) 353-2667 ext#101
EMail: talent@annunlord.com
Date/Time Details: Saturday, April 28th 10AM- 6PM
Fees/Admission: Free Admission