By KRYSTAL RINER
Managing Editor
The gavel was passed on once again at this year’s Perry Annual Chamber of Commerce Meeting held at the Holiday Inn in Perry.
Kim Sheridan passed the gavel to Kenna Scragg.
Scragg was named the 2010 chairman at the annual meeting last Friday. He is the Vice-President of Parrish Construction in Perry.
Scragg gladly accepted the gavel and told members and guests the new mission statement that he and President Megan Smith put together.
“ The mission of the Perry Area Chamber of Commerce is to promote and support its members, and to recruit new business to the greater Perry area,” said Scragg.
After accepting the job as chairman Scragg announced the 2010 executive board members, as well as, the board of directors.
Immediate Past Chairman, Kim Sheridan,
Vice- Chair, Michael Chalmers,
Treasurer, Marc Martin
Legal Counsel, John Hulbert,
Also at the meeting Lynn Trice was named Volunteer of the Year.
Robins Federal Credit Union was named Business of the Year. The credit union was commended on it’s excellent customer service, as well as, being a big supporter of the Perry Chamber.
Suzette Fincher was named 2009 Diplomat of the year. Fincher was commended on her commitment to the program. She has not missed a monthly meeting since 2007. The mission of the diplomat program is to increase the retention rate of new and existing members by communicating with members to reinforce the benefits of Chamber membership.
Out of all the awards given the most prestigious award is the Seabie Hickson Award.
For 30 years the Chamber has been giving the Seabie Hickson award to a citizen or group of citizens of the Perry Area.
This year the award was presented to Mayor Worrall for his dedication and service to our community for over 55 years.
In a very heartfelt speech, Kim Sheridan spoke about Worrall’s 20 years of service to the community as Mayor along with a long list of accomplishments and dedication to not only the city, but students and many organizations.
Sheridan finished the presentation to Worrall and Ms. Frances by saying,
“Thanks to James Worrall for being the best Mayor around.”
A seabie Hickson plaque and monetary award was given to him and Ms. Frances.
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