2010 Successful Currahee Military Weekend Celebration

Weekly Chamber Update October 7, 2010

The Toccoa-Stephens County Chamber of Commerce, Historical Society and the City Main Street program want to congratulate the community on making the 8th Annual Currahee Military reunion and weekend a huge success.

Together we "rolled out the red carpet" for the Camp Toccoa Veterans, the Fort Campbell spouses of the current deployed soldiers, and all our visitors. It was a memorable weekend to honor the men of Camp Toccoa and show appreciation for our military’s commitment to our country.

The event also served to teach WWII history through the Veteran and Re-enactor school visits as well as Carl Fennell’s event logo - depicting the four regiments who trained at Camp Toccoa.

All reports indicate there was record participation in the weekend activities. And businesses benefited from the great success.

There were over 65 sponsors recognized and hundreds of volunteers who support the 11 activities during the Currahee Military Weekend Celebration.

It took our entire community – City, County, Education, Civic, Business and Ministerial sectors to make this event successful. The Planning Committee’s future goal is to continue to grow this event to successfully recreate the authentic Camp Toccoa Town.

Event t-shirts are still available for purchase at the Currahee Military Museum Gift Shop. Also, the Chamber is requesting photos and weekend stories be submitted and shared at the Welcome Center and Chamber Office. Mark your calendars for the 2011 event on September 30–October 2, 2011.

I have one more announcement for you today:

The Government Affairs Committee of the Toccoa-Stephens County Chamber of Commerce & WNEG Radio are sponsoring a Political Forum prior to the November 2nd General Election on Thursday, October 7th at the Stephens County Historical Court House, upstairs Court Room, downtown Toccoa at 7:00 p.m. The public is invited to attend and if you arriving by 6:30pm, you will be given the opportunity to submit written questions to the Moderator.

Confirmed candidates include: for County Commissioner Post 1 – Commissioner Harold Andrews (Incumbent) & Ms. Michelle Jamieson; for Georgia House of Representatives District 28 - Representative Michael Harden (Incumbent) & Mr. Chris Irvin; and for the 10th U.S. Congressional District candidate Mr. Russell Edwards will attend and have an opportunity to introduce himself and answer questions.

The forum will be broadcast live over WNEG’s web site, www.wnegradio.com, right after “Crunch-time.” Then, it will re-play on AM630 radio next Tuesday, October 12th at 5:30p.m.

Have you been thinking lately about joining the Chamber? Membership pays a high rate of interest - in personal contacts, community betterment and civic pride. Call today to schedule an appointment to learn more at 706-886-2132.

That’s your weekly Update. I’m Wendi Bailey your Toccoa Stephens County Chamber of Commerce President.