Networking Events for week of May 12-19, 2014
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LETTER FROM THE EDITOR
 Congratulations to Savannah's own Kyle Nikola, owner of Families' First Funeral Care- shown on far right, on his new leadership position as the 2014-2015 President of the entire state-wide Georgia Cemetery Association!  Congratulations to Marianne Ganem Poppell (on left) and the team of Phi Pigma Kappa- 20 ladies and some little brothers who raised $70K for Diabetes and won the 2014 Kiss the Pig Campaign!! The entire Ganem Family - Mrs. Louise, Mr. Paul, Miz Margaret, Miz Evelyn and Marianne were also given the 2014 American Diabetes Association Community Service Award.
This week, I'm heading over to the Small Business Chamber breakfast ($5 - the best networking deal in town!) to congratulate Don Holland and Chef Ted Paskevich whose cafe_ Joe's Homemade Cafe & Bakery just become the #1 Dining spot in Savannah as ranked by TripAdvisor. Then that evening, I"ll be helping Hope & Craig Meeks open their second location: Savannah's Fresh Catch Seafood downtown in the historic district on Habersham at Henry/Duffy - come join us Tues, May 13, 5:30-7:30 PM - for Ribbon Cutting, Door Prizes and amazing seafood, low country boil. See full info below. Wed Night, stopping by Ruth's Chris Steakhouse to congratulate Randi Hempel on her new job there - and helping Leukemia Lymphoma candidate Will Gruver raise funds. Saturday, stopping by Carol Kirchner's Around the World mall-wide party - held at the Eisenhower shopping mall where Ele Tran's King & I is located, which just won BEST Thai food at the FOODIE Awards! Also -racking up awards this past week, I am so proud of Chef Roberto & Lacie Leoci -who won Best Italian at the FOODIE Awards for their downtown Leoci's Trattoria!
Small Business Assistance Corporation, Small Business Development Corporation and SCORE and others are celebrating National Small Business Week. Special CONGRATULATIONS to JUSAK & Jeff, owners of TAILSPIN for winning recognition for their locally-owned small business!
Local resources: Which of these resources are YOU using ? - complete list of local networking sources- including contact info for groups above - visit www.SavannahMasterCalendar.com
_Savannah Area Chamber of Commerce Small Business Council - Monthly Luncheon hosted Savannah Area Chamber of Commerce- gts 100+ people attending, lunch is $12, minimum membership fee is
_Savannah Small Business Chamber - separate organization -hosts monthly networking breakfast, membership is only $50 for the year, breakfast is $5 gets about about 40 people attending
_Buy Local Savannah - for businesses that are based in savannah area and locally-owned, no franchises. Meets monthly at Pirates House, $75 for the year, monthly lunch is $20 -gets about 40 people attending
_Savannah Jaycees - for young biz professionals 18-40, meets twice a month.
_SODA: South of Derenne Association - meets First Wed of each month - no membership fees, just pay for lunch $12, gets about 40 people attending, lots of hotel folks along the Abercorn corridor
Remember to send me your event photos - and if you'd like for us to attend your event, please contact me and Samantha Marti at [email protected] !!
Thank You!
Doing Well by Doing Good ! Linking Nonprofit & Business Leaders
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SAVANNAH NETWORKING
week of May 12- 18, 2014
Mon, May 12-17, 10a.m., DCA Cultural Affairs Workshops, Department of Cultural Affairs studios, 9 West Henry Street, Savannah, GA. The City of Savannah Department of Cultural Affairs is offering two weeks of specialty workshops for children, teens, and adults. For more info contact 912.651.6783
Tue, May 13, 6p.m., Georgia Medical Society hosts Affordable Care Act Forum at Alee Shriners Building (Skidaway & Eisenburg Rd.)
Tue, May 13, 6p.m., Pints & Pavement, The Rail Pub, 1405 West Congress Street, Savannah, GA. Fleet Feet Sports Savannah and The Rail Pub have teamed up to bring you a monthly pub run! For more info visit: fleetfeetsavannah.com
 Tue, May 13, 7:45a.m., Small Business Chamber Meeting, 305 Fahm St Savannah GA 31401. $5 includes light breakfast, For more info www.smallbusinesschamber.org
Tue, May 13, 12p.m., SBC Toastmasters Meeting,7426 Hodgson Memorial Dr., Suite A Room 3 Savannah GA 31406. A Toastmasters meeting is a learn-by-doing workshop in which participants hone their speaking and leadership skills in a no-pressure atmosphere. For more info contact Carol at 912-844-9139.
Tue, May 13, 5:30p.m.DNA's Annual Spring Picnic and Awards, Davenport House Museum, 324 E. State St. Savannah, GA 31401. For media inquiries, please email communications@SavannahDNA.org.
Tue, May 13, 6p.m., Southbound Brews Beer Cocktail Night! Join us for some tasty beer cocktails using Southbound brews! Rocks on the Roof, 102 W. Bay St. Savannah, GA 31401.
 Tue, May 13, 5-7:30p.m., Grand Opening: Savannah's Fresh Catch Seafood, 1201 Habersham St. Savannah,GA. FREE to attend. Join owners: Hope & Craig Meeks in celebrating their 2nd store in Savannah! For more info on their store, please visit us on facebook:
Tue, May 13, 5-7:30p.m., LAUNCHSavannah: Party with the Past, Massie Heritage Center & Soho South Cafe, $10. Join LaunchSAVANNAH as we team up with Historic Savannah Foundation's 13th Colony for a Party with the Past! For more info contact Drew Hunt at [email protected].
Wed, May 14, 6p.m. Grapes vs Grains, A food pairing smack down. Alligator Soul, 114 Barnard Street Savannah, GA 31401. For more info contact 912.232.7899.
 Wed,May 14, 5-7 PM Will Guver, Lymphoma Leukemia Society at Ruth Chris's Steak House 111 West Bay Street, Savannah GA 31401, Donate $10 recieve $25 Ruth Chris gift card. more info: Randi Hempel [email protected] RSVP on Facebook
Thu, May 15, 6p.m. Telfair Museums is pleased to present Marilyn: Celebrating an American Icon, an internationally traveling exhibition featuring more than 100 works. Member Free/non-members $5. For more info contact 912.790.8800.
Thu, May 15, 5:30-7:30p.m.,Wine & Cheese Planning Meeting for Friends/Supporters who'd like to host a Summer Night's fundraising party. Hospice Savannah, 1352 Eisenhower Dr. Savannah, GA. For more info contact Beth Logan at 912.355.2289.
Fri, May 16, 1-7p.m. Happy Hour Charity Extravaganza! The Rail Pub, 405 W. Congress St, Savannah GA, 31401, is donating 20 percent of ALL happy hour sales to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. For more info http://www.mwoy.org/pages/ga/savannah14/bstafford.
Fri, May 16, 5:30-6:30p.m., Moms for Jolene Byrne GTOV Rally, Location Downtown Savannah- TBA. Campaign tee shirts will be available for the first 20 adults and first 20 children to arrive. Campaign stickers for everyone!
Fri, May 16, 630p.m., Bethesda Academy Fundraiser: Savannah Arts Academy, Savannah GA Tickets are $150 per person, black tie optional. Tickets are available at www.bethesdaacademy.org
Fri, May 16, 6:30-9:00p.m., Art from the Heart Fundraiser, Cohens Retreat, 5715 Skidaway Rd, Savannah GA $30 A fundraiser benefiting The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Man and Woman of the Year campaign featuring fine art, cocktails, great food, and fabulous auction items. FACEBOOK INFO
F ri, May 16, 630-10PM Tybee Beach Bum Parade, features a parade, as well as an island-wide water fight offering fun for all ages. Spectators lining up along the parade route on Butler Avenue will be armed with squirt guns and hoses, as will parade participants on floats. For more information or to register to participate, contact Jack Boylston at 912-658-8134 or [email protected].
Sat, May 17, 8 AM, The COLOR RUN,
Begins in Forsyth Park, Savannah, GA
Cost: Team Runners $35/person | Individual Runners $40/person, www.thecolorrun.com
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Sat, May 17, 8:30a.m., Girls on the Run, Savannah State University - Wright Stadium, 3219 College St., Savannah, GA. Registration: Advance $30 | Race Day $35. For more info contact Kathy McCarthy at 912. 349.1528 or email at [email protected]
Sat, May 17, 5-8:00p.m. Teen Pop Night, Jepson Center, 207 W. York Street, on Telfair Square Savannah, GA. FREE. Teens will take over the Jepson Center for a night highlighting pop art from the Varnedoe collection with screen printing, DJs, dancing, games and refreshments. For more info contact 912.790.8800.
Sat, May 17, 8 a.m., Miles for Meals 5K, Daffin Park, Savannah, GA 31404. Raising funds and awareness to end senior hunger in our community. Proceeds will benefit Meals On Wheels of Senior Citizens, Inc. $30 through May 15 | $35 at Packet Pickup and Race Day. For more info visit: fleetfeetsavannah.com
Sat, May 17,9a.m.-1p.m., Wilmington Island Farmer's Market: Spring Season. 111 Walthour Road, Wilmington Island, GA. FREE. The mission of the WI Farmers' Market is to support the community, highlight local talent and bring healthy foods to our doorstep. For more info email [email protected]
Sat, May 17, 12 Noon - 5 PM< Around the World & Around the Block in One Day,Eisenhower Shopping Plaza, at Hodgson Memorial, Savannah, Pick up your passport at the tent, have it stamped by all the participating businesses to enter drawings for cool stuff! Music, food, specials, drawings, prizes! Carol Kirchner: 912-844-9139
Sat, May 17, 8-11:00a.m., CCDS' 3rd annual golf tournament, Plantation Club at the Landings, 71 Green Island Rd, Savannah GA 31411. Prizes & raffle items include: golf for 4 at Hilton Head Lakes Golf Club, a chef's tasting for 4 at the Andaz Hotel restaurant, a 4 hour fishing charter for 2 and many more!
Sat, May 17, 5-9PM, Kia of Savannah, and Susan G.Komen Cancer : KIA for the CURE, 1 Park of Commerce Blvd. Savannah GA 31405, Contact: Dwana 912-604-2224
Sun, May 18,2-5:00p.m., SAA exhibit at Oatland Island Wildlife Center, The Savannah Art Association is hosting an opening reception for their new exhibit "Homecoming". Oatland Island Wildlife Center, 711 Sandtown Rd., Savannah, GA. For more info contact Cynthia Heitger at [email protected].
Sun, May 18, 12-4p.m., Five Guys Burger and Fries Fundraiser for Islands Feral Cat Project, 4690 Highway 80 E., Savannah GA. Islands Feral Cat Project helps to trap/spay and neuter/vaccinate feral and community cats. RSVP on FACEBOOK
Sun, May 18, 1-3p.m.,"Mother's Day" self-defense, Pooler Karate 110 Towne Center Blvd, Pooler, GA. It will be a life-long gift for a mother, daughter, or sister. For a suggested donation of $10 per person, it is one of the BEST gifts you can give to the woman in your life. Call the Rape Crisis Center for more info:
912- 233-3000 between. Space is limited, so call today!
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SAVANNAH NETWORKING SEIS DE MAYO JOHNNIE GANEMS Charity Fundraiser for Leukemia Lymphoma Society - hosted by Julie Schwartz & Will Gruver Marianne Ganem-Poppell in red ! Julie Schwartz & WIll Gruver
ADA (American Diabetest Association) PIG GALA
CONGRATS TO PHI PIGMA
KAPPA FOR RAISING $70,000!
Mike & Michele Thompson & Kyle Nikola
Margaret, Marianne & Evenlyn Ganem
Jo Ann Brandt & William "BIll" Dickinson  CJ Neesmith, Kyle Nikola & Tommy Spain
Emily Dickinson, Marianne Ganem Poppell
Marianne Ganem Poppell, Kyle Nikola, Jaeda Ochoa
Cathy and Tom Colasanto Maria Pages Center & Marcia Banes Candace Summerall, Chellie Heckman, Chantal Coxhead Samantha Marti of SavannahMasterCalendar & Steve Hewitt Of JC Lewis Ford Crystal Higgins in Red! Mr. and Mrs. Larry Browder! Tanya Milton, Aaron TIllinger |
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Scott's Weekly Top Picks:
- Tues, May 13, 7:45AM, Small Biz Chamber, $5
- Tue, May 13, 5:30PM, Savannah's Fresh Catch Seafood Grand Opening ! Free
- Wed, May 14,5:30p.m., Ruth's Chris Fundraiser for Leukemia
- Thu, May 15, 530PM, AFP
- Fri, May 16, Tybee Beach Bum Parade
- Sat, May 17, 8AM, CCDS Golf Tournament
- Sat, May 17, 12 NoonAround World Party- Eisenhower
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Tue, May 27, 2014
5:30-7:30PM
The Bonaventure Center
2520 Bonaventure Rd Sav GA 31404
Appetizers, Music, Door Prizes
Special Guest Musician, Downie Mosley, who studied with Liberace
provided by 
$10 s uggested Donation or 2 Cans of Food For event info,media passes,sponsors, to volunteer or donate door prizes, Scott West or Samantha Marti [email protected]
Thank you to all our supporters!
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Monica Everett hosts
"FINANCIAL STRATEGIES FOR TODAY'S FAMILY" SEMINAR:
with
Thu, May 29, 2014
6-9 PM
Coastal Georgia Center
305 Fahm Street, Savannah GA 31401
FREE Event
Guests are asked to bring 2 Cans of Food for American Second Harvest |
Mary Kay Andrews, NY Times Best-Selling Author ANDAZ HOTEL
Tues, June 3, 2014 4-7 p.m.
BOOK SIGNING LAUNCH PARTY!
For more info, contact: Scott West at savannahmastercalendar.com
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SAVANNAH NETWORKING
Sav. Area Chamber of Commerce, Small Business Council Luncheon
|  Cale Hall, center with team from Ampersand with SACC Small Business Chair: Linda Jaeger of Pioneer Const.  Linda Jaeger, Stephanie Boaen, Stacy Jennings. 
Cale Hall, Tina Hinson Mock, Susan Smith Charlie Crosby, Mark Fountain 
Jeff Cela, Randi Hempel, William Sutton
 Erin Lahaise, Susan Smith with academic folks from Univ of Phoenix and Troy University!  David Dean, & Brandyn Reagan from WJCL
(SODA) Lunch at Sisters of the New SOuth - on Mall Blvd.
Bunny Ware with Precious Howell, Sisters of the New South Cafe - Mall Blvd location owner
Hope Meeks with Candace Summerall
Debbie Guymon with Carol Kirchner
Samantha Marti with Beth Ann Walker Rotary Club East/Greater Savannah Coaltion on Aging Fundraiser for Literacy On the judge panel! Photo (above) By John Alexander Lyndy Brannen, Cody Hetzel  Gena Taylor with Lyndy Brannen Maria Jimenez as DOLLY PARTON! with Bunny Ware |
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THE WJCL TEAM
912-925-0022
Mr. Les Vann, President / General Manager
Jason Usry, Director of Marketing
Julie Eisenman, News Director
Bunny Ware, Director of Community Relations
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