Weekly News 

2 June 2008

From the keyboard of Lee Schearer,

The Passage of Time

It is hard to believe that we are already in the 6th month of yet another year. When I was a young man my elders told me that "'time passes faster as you grow older" I didn't believe it then but now that I have had the benefit of advancing years I know that they were right.

So, with that knowledge the question that arises for me and hopefully for you is, what are we going to do with the rest of our time, which passes so quickly? Hopefully, each day we will set goals that are obtainable and that we will develop a plan of action that will have a positive influence on those with whom we interact both on a personal basis and within our professional lives.

So it is with the Chapel Hill Leads Group. Each week we have the opportunity to interact with our business colleagues in a way that will benefit not only our own lives and also provide the support system for other entrepreneurs in their quest reap the benefits of a successful life, as time pass ever so quickly.

I hope to see you this Wednesday morning, bright and early, with love in your heart, a smile on your face and gratitude for the opportunity to live the American dream.

Respectfully,

Lee Schearer

 Calendar:
Weekly Meeting:
Our regularly scheduled weekly meeting will be held Wednesday morning at Extraordinary Ventures, Inc., 200 South Elliott Road, Chapel Hill from 8:00 a.m. until 9:30 a.m. Meeting Dues are $5.00 per week.  Place your business card and $1.00 in the Optional Drawing. One card will be selected and that person will receive the week's kitty. For Express Check-In, please arrive with a $5.00, a $1.00, and a business card and we will check you in. We greatly appreciate your bringing correct change. We cannot change large denomination bills ($10, $20, $50, etc.) and cannot accept checks.
This Week's Speaker:
Barbara-Lynn Freed is a professional Aromatherapist, who has worked with essential oils for over 18 years. She creates a fine line of essential oil products and loves delighting people with her wonderful blends.
Speaker's Schedule for June / July 2008
June 11 - Bill Crittenden, Senior Care Management Associates, LLC
June 18 - Mimi Shankin, NC Community Shares
June 25 - Dick O'Donnell, Clearwire
July 2 - Open
July 9 - Tommy Sikes, TS Financial
July 16 - Marcella Stewart, Mary Kay, Inc.
July 23 - Nancy Eichin, USANA Health Services
Did You Know:
New Chapel Hill Leads Group Attendees - 28 May 2008
Tina DeLuca - EnviroFix
Kevin Hopwood - Moni V
Stephen Lair - Home Instead Senior Care
Annie Schoonover - The Annie Agency
Kathy Simmers - Melaleuca
Karen Bonardi - Chapel Hill-Carrboro Chamber of Commerce
Meg Branson - Chapel Hill-Carrboro Chamber of Commerce
Anne McKune - Chapel Hill-Carrboro Chamber of Commerce
Fourth Annual Chapel Hill Leads Group Family Kickball Picnic - 5:30 p.m., Friday, 6 June
The Great "White Book" versus "Black Book"  Kickball Tournament continues on June 6th. We still need an umpire and someone with 4 bases (or 4 people each with one base) to use during the Kickball game. Everyone kicks during each inning -- The More the Merrier. The Kickball game starts at 5:30 p.m.

4th Annual Chapel Hill Leads Group Family Kickball Picnic
Friday, 6 June 2008
5:00 p.m. to 8 p.m.
The Farm
Agenda
5:00 p.m. - Dinner is served
5:30 p.m. - 3rd Annual Kickball Tournament begins
8:00 p.m. Picnic ends

Questions: Call Steven R. Miller @ (919) 210-5140

We still need people to assist with the food.

Directions to The Farm:

  1. From UNC Campus
    Take Raleigh Road towards Raleigh and I-40. Becomes 54 East. Proceed approximately 1˝ miles. Turn right on Barbee Chapel Road (CITGO Gas Station on corner). Barbee Chapel is the next right turn following the Friday Center Drive. Proceed ˝ mile and turn right at white sign into the UNC FSRA. Clubhouse and Picnic Shelter event parking is available by taking the first two right turns into lots behind the picnic shelter and hard courts.
  2. From Points East (Raleigh & Durham)
    From I-40 take exit 273 towards Chapel Hill. Proceed approximately two miles. Turn left on Barbee Chapel Road. Barbee Chapel is the first stoplight after the “Welcome to Chapel Hill” sign on right. There is a CITGO Gas Station on the corner. Proceed ˝ mile and turn right at white sign into the UNC FSRA. Clubhouse and Picnic Shelter event parking is available by taking the first two right turns into lots behind the picnic shelter and hard courts.
  3. Parking:
    There is a large lot behind the picnic shelters on the right hand side of the drive and another lot near the hard tennis courts on the right hand side of the drive. DO NOT park in the lot on the left side of the drive near the farm house. This lot is reserved for tennis players

Bring the family to The Major Chapel Hill Leads Group Family Event of the Year. Come and join the festivities and get to know your fellow Chapel Hill Leads Group members.

Small Business Roundtable - 11:45 a.m. to 1:00pm, Wednesday, June 4, 2008
The June 2008 Small Business Roundtable will not be held. We hope everyone has a great July 4th Holiday and the Small Business Roundtable will return on 6 August 2008.

The purpose of the Small Business Roundtable is to bring Chamber members together around the table to exchange ideas about a shared interests in a non-competitive environment. Members share stories of challenges, successes and day-to-day best practices to assist in the success of every member. The Small Business Roundtable is held on the first Wednesday of the month at the

Chapel Hill-Carrboro Chamber of Commerce
104 South Estes Drive
Chapel Hill 27514
from
11:45 a.m. until 1:00 p.m.

Bring your lunch, dine with your colleagues, and learn about Small Business Management and Growth.

Government Relations Committee - 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., Thursday, June 5, 2008
The mission of the Government Relations Committee is to monitor and make recommendations to local government on issues affecting Chamber members and their interests. The Chamber is also active with regional, state, and national organizations and efforts, and helps leverage their resources to the benefit of our members. The Chamber's Government Relations Committee meets on the first Thursday of each month at the Chamber offices. All Chamber members are welcome to attend. Contact Kevin Schwartz or Adam Klein at 919.967.7075 ext. 24 for information regarding the Government Relations Committee.
First Friday Business Before Hours - 7:30 to 9 a.m., Friday, June 6, 2008
The Chamber's monthly morning networking event, First Friday Business Before Hours, will be held from 7:30 to 9 a.m., Friday, May 2 at Carolina Meadows. First Friday is sponsored by Carolina Meadows and is located at 100 Carolina Meadows in Chapel Hill. For additional information contact Meg Branson at the Chapel Hill-Carrboro Chamber of Commerce at 919.967.7075 ext. 31 or mbranson@carolinachamber.org. Don't forget to bring your business cards.
Membership Committee Meeting - 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 10, 2008
The Membership Services Committee strategically plans the growth of the Chamber through building member loyalty retention and is responsible for the oversight and enhancement of the Chamber's membership programs and services.

The Membership Committee meets the second Tuesday of each month at the Chapel Hill-Carrboro Chamber of Commerce facility. The Membership Committee is open to Chamber members. Contact Diana Minta of A Better Image Printing or Tracy Hager for information regarding the Membership Services Committee.

Non-Profit Roundtable - 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 11, 2008
The Non-Profit Roundtable is a forum for Executive Directors, managers and staff of Chamber members, non-profit organizations to exchange ideas, discuss common issues and challenges and share experiences.

The Non-Profit Roundtable meets the second Wednesday of each month at the Chapel Hill-Carrboro Chamber of Commerce facility. The Non-Profit Roundtable is open to Chamber members. Contact Tracy Hager for information regarding the Non-Profit Roundtable.

Business In Education Committee - 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., Friday, June 13, 2008
The Business in Education Committee look to bring local business leaders into the classroom. The Business in Education Committee  is open to Chamber members. Contact Kimberly Pfirrmann for information regarding the Business in Education Committee.
Second Friday ArtWalk - 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Friday, June 13, 2008
The next 2nd Friday Artwalk will be taking place in Carrboro and Chapel Hill on Friday evening, from 6:00 - 9:00 pm. Many of the galleries will have live music and other art related entertainment. Admission is free. Various art galleries of Chapel Hill and Carrboro participate in the Second Friday ArtWalk, offering different attractions at each location. http://www.2ndfridayartwalk.com . You can print the 2nd Friday Artwalk map and brochure for ease in locating participating galleries. Transportation to the various venues is up to those attending. Brochures are available at any participating gallery.
The John F. Sipp Get Well Card Campaign
John is still at Duke Hospital recovering, however he will need more surgery. I invite you to join the "Get Well Card Campaign", by bringing a card for John to the Leads Group this Wednesday. I will personally deliver them to his office for delivery. John appreciates very much your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time in his life.
Networking In Your Neighborhood
Apex Leads Group (New Location)
The Apex Leads Group (www.apexleadsgroup.com) meets every Tuesday at Carrabba's Italian Grill, 1201 Haddon Hall Drive, Apex 27502. Christine Rhyne Johnson of Mary Kay (919-386-0567) is the facilitator. They meet from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Breakfast Club
Just a reminder that the breakfast club is still meeting at 7:00am at the Weathervane Restaurant. Anyone is invited to share good conversation and a quick breakfast before our regular Leads Group meeting at our new location. This is one way that we can continue to support the management & staff that supported the Leads Group for such a long time.
Cary Leads Group
The Cary Leads Group meets Thursdays at the BNC in Cary beginning at 10:00AM. The BNC is located at 649 Walnut Street, Cary NC. John Majernik of MannaTech (919-612-4170) is the facilitator. They meet from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Chatham County Leads Group.
The Chatham County Leads Group meets every Tuesday at Our Neighborhood School Pizzeria ( www.ourneighborhoodschool.com/pizzeria.html), 87 Thompson Street, Pittsboro NC 27312. Volunteers from the Chatham County area will facilitate the meeting. They meet from 8:00 a.m. to 9:15 a.m.
Clayton Leads Group
The Clayton Leads Group meets every Wednesday at The Coffee Mill, 105 South Lombard Street, Clayton, NC. Bobby Whitley (bwhitley@jhnetwork,com) (919-719-3804) is the facilitator. They meet from 10:30 a.m.
Hillsborough Leads Group (New Location)
The Hillsborough Leads Group meets the second and fourth Thursday morning of each month at The Village Diner, 600 West King Street, Hillsborough, NC. Ned Parson of American Speedy Printing (493-0985) is the facilitator. They meet from 8:15 a.m. to 9:45 a.m.
Holly Springs Leads Group
Holly Springs Leads Group meets every Wednesday at Java Divine (www.javadivine.com) in the Bass Lake Shopping Center, 128 Bass Lake Road, Holly Springs, NC. Barb Petty of Melaleuca (919-662-5418) and Debbie Walter (919-303-1829) are the facilitators. They meet from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
North Raleigh Leads Group
The North Raleigh Leads Group (www.northraleighleads.com) meets every Monday morning at the Percolator Coffee, 5039 Falls of the Neuse Road, Raleigh 27609. David Stoner of EnviroFix (919-847-5355) and Charlie Edinger of Second Chance Solutions (919-219-5264) are the facilitators. They meet from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
Western Wake Leads Group
Western Wake Leads Group meets Thursdays at the BNC in Cary beginning at 8:00AM. The BNC is located at 649 Walnut Street, Cary NC. The cost will be $2 and will cover coffee and tea. For further information click here: http://smallbiz.meetup.com/483/calendar/7054450/ or call the BNC at 342-5251.