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Train Trip: Georgia and South Carolina
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Let me say something else. I'm proud to be the first
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Republican President to visit Hall County. 11
Earlier Barbara and I were in Atlanta and Norcross. Later
we're off to Cornelia and Spartanburg, South Carolina. At each
stop it's the same. We're in the land of the free and the home
of the Braves. And, believe me, the Braves are going to win the
first real World Series.
You know, I identify with the Braves. Baseball's like
politics. Forget the polls. Ignore the know-it-alls. On
Election Day we'll show the media: It ain't over till Cabrera
[Cu-BRARE-ah] swings. //
And Cabrera's going to swing Republican on November 3.
I
feel it in my bones, because it's not in the marrow of American
character to put up with the crushing tax burden Bill Clinton
wants for the middle class.
This morning in Norcross, I talked about my specific ideas
to get this economy moving -- my Agenda for American Renewal.
(Hold up.) Here in Gainesville, I'd like to compare my ideas
with Governor Clinton's.
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Governor Clinton started out early in the campaign calling
for $150 billion in new taxes. He'd need it, too, and more, to
pay for his $220 billion of new government spending.
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increase ever proposed on the planet. And if it stopped right
there, that would be bad enough.
But it doesn't stop there. Governor Clinton's like the ENERGIZER
battery bunny. Ever since he first came up with those numbers,
on
he's been out there making new promises. And he keeps going and
going and going.
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fifteen million of your tax dollars. Just one day. Do you
really think they should spend even more?
But it's worse than that. We've got a big old Democratic
Congress up on the hill that's been taking a cold shower for
twelve years
just twitching to spend more of your money.
the Senate alone
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Right now, Congress has another (900) billion dollars of spending
under consideration that they don't dare send to me. But they
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Governor Clinton says only the richest Americans will have
to pay. He says he'll only tax folks who make more than $200,000
a year.
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Obviously, Governor Clinton slept through ithmetic class
at Oxford. Because here's what the experts tell you. To pay for
all his promises drawing the tax line at $200,000 a year isn't
You've gat to go au the way down to
enough. Going down to $60,000 isn't enough. Even $36,000 isn't
that means you
enough, either. To pay for all his promises, Governor Clinton
prearty
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will have to tax the entire middle class.
I want to hold the line on taxes. Every economist who
is
understands the way our world works, now that the Cold War
over... knows that the way for the United States to break free
from this world-wide recession the way for us to get ahead
spending
is to keep government down keep taxes down and keep our
leadership in the White House.
I can't be in the poultry capital of the world without
thinking how Governor Clinton's economic plan would lay an egg.
But at least on taxes he's consistent. His position bill echoes a
famous TV commercial: "For all you do, this tax increase is for
you."
When it comes to anything else, Governor Clinton has a
tendency to come down on every side of every issue. He reminds
me of that Randy Travis song -- "On the Other Hand."
Someone asked Governor Clinton the other day which country
singers he'd invite to the White House if he got elected. He
said, and I quote -- "All of them."
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Governor Clinton treats politics the way he treats country
music singers. He tries to make everybody happy. That just
doesn't work in the Oval Office. You have to take a stand.
I'm sure the Governor's a nice-enough guy. But I have a big
problem with his pattern of dealing with tough questions. Maybe
he's allergic to candor.
We all know his various stories on what he did to evade the
draft. Governor Clinton still hasn't leveled with the American
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far from here is your a veterans' statue Georgians believe in "duty,
over 17,500 based soldiers
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stand. My friends: You made sure that aggression DID not stand.
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followed my declaration of war, here's what he said: "I guess I
would have voted with the majority if it was a close vote. But I
agree with the arguments the minority made." //
That's not leadership. That's followship, and a dangerous
trait for a Commander-in-Chief. An greater problem is that this
trait extends across the board.
Take our schools. Last week in a debate, you heard Governor
Clinton say he's against letting parents use tax dollars to send
their kids to private or religious schools.
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Then he went to the teachers union bosses. They said no -- so he
said no. Just call him Charlie McCarthy to their Edgar Bergen.
you Don't have to ask me about school choice. I'm has for it. d And,
I'm glad to say, so your Chamber of Commerce. They endorse our
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also endorse choose their kids' schools can start by choosing a President who
school choice?
agrees with them. // NOT NECESSARIVY
What about limiting the terms of members of Congress? I
want to limit terms in Congress -- and give government back to
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the people. Last week the Governor said he was against the idea.
MEET THE PRESS
Last January, - he said it's something you should decide.
It's the same thing on every issue. On free trade --
Governor Clinton has had three different positions. For it,
against, now for it again. On health care -- he has had two
contradictory plans.
On crime, Governor Clinton talks tough on the trail, but
coddles criminals in Arkansas. Last Friday, the Forfrow Little Rock
FRATERNAL ORDER &F POLICE
police came to visit in the Oval Office. They endorsed me -- for
President of the United States. //
There is a pattern here -- a deliberate pattern of
deception. And I believe you can't lead the people of America,
by MISleading them. //
This issue is important. Listen to the Editor of The New
Republic, a liberal magazine strongly supportive of Governor
Clinton. He says he worries about a Clinton Administration.
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out
Here's why and I quote: "Bill Clinton's so completely
political a character -- that when he has to address an issue,
the actual truth about it is not the first thing that comes into
his head." End-quote /
Why does this matter?
Well, sometime in the next four years the phone will ring in
the Oval Office. The man who picks up that phone will have to
make a decision -- maybe it will affect American jobs. Maybe it
will affect American lives. /
The leader who picks up that phone can't take two positions,
can't make everybody happy, can't wait and take a poll.
Governor Clinton suggests that individual character is not
important. He says he wants to change the character of the
Presidency.
But let me be clear. You cannot separate the character of
the President -- from the character of the Presidency. //
I have led this Nation through four difficult years.
I am proud we've made this world safer for our kids.
I am proud we've kept our economy afloat while other Nations
are drowning.
I believe I have demonstrated the character, the integrity
worthy of America and its ideals.
I hope I've been worthy of your trust. Now I ask you to
trust yourselves. I need your support and prayers. I need your
vote. Thank you for this welcome, and may God bless the United
States of America.
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Gainesvilie Hall County Chamber of Commerce
October 16, 1992
TO:
JEANNIE BUNTON
WHITE HOUSE
FROM:
CLIFTON MCDUFFIE
GAINESVILLE-HALL COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
GAINESVILLE, GA
RE:
Local High School Names and Mascots
Below is the information you requested on our local high schools and their
mascot names:
GAINESVILLE HIGH SCHOOL
"RED ELEPHANTS"
NORTH HALL HIGH SCHOOL
"TROJANS
JOHNSON HIGH SCHOOL
"KNIGHTS"
EAST HALL HIGH SCHOOL
"VIKINGS"
WEST HALL HIGH SCHOOL
"SPARTANS"
LAKEVIEW ACADEMY
"LIONS"
RIVERSIDE MILITARY ACADEMY
"BLUE DEVILS"
also:
GAINESVILLE COLLEGE
"LAKERS"
Just for your information, the Gainesville-Hall County Chamber of
Commerce has endorsed and is participating in the America 2000
Education Strategy.
We look forward to President Bush's visit on Tuesday. Please let us know
if you need additional information.
P.O. Box 374 Gainesville, Georgia 30503 AC-706-532-6206 Fax 706-535-8419
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MEMORANDUM FOR SPEECHWRITERS
FROM:
J. BUNTON
SUBJECT:
LOCAL COLOR GAINESVILLE, GA
Gainesville -- "The Queen City"
Hall County slogan -- "From Islands to Highlands we've have it
all"
Poultry capital of the world. There are about 10 different
chicken mfg. plants in the area.
Shasta and R.C. bottled in Gainesville, and Big Red chewing gum
is made there.
Braves are big // UGA football big // Ga. Tech big // could
mention VP in Atlanta for debates
Marshall -- son of Clifton McDuffie -- North Hall Vikings --
plays trumpet in band. lit up like a Christmas tree when he was
told his band would play for the President.
Presidents Roosevelt and Johnson have visited -- POTUS will be
first Republican!
Gainesville-Hall County Chamber of Commerce has endorsed and is
participating in America 2000 Education Strategy.
There is a town square featuring a statue of a confederate
soldier -- dedicated by the General James Longstreet Chapter of
the Daughters of the American Revolution on June 7, 1909.
Nearby Lake Lanier is the single-most used water recreation area
in the United States.
Gainesville (pop. 17,885) is the wealthiest non-metropolitan
county in Georgia.
Gainesville High School Red Elephants
North Hall High School Trojans
Johnson High School Knights
East Hall High School Vikings
West Hall High School Spartans
Lakeview Academy Lions
Riverside Military Academy Blue Devils
Gainesville College Lakers
Contacts:
Shiela Ward: 225-4501
Clifton McDuffie - Gainesville C of C Exec., V.P. 404-532-6206
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GAINESVILLE - HALL COUNTY
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Post Office Box 374
Gainesville, Georgia 30503
(404)532-6206
Fax (404) 535-8419
The mission of the Gainesville-Hall County Chamber of Commerce is to improve
the overall business climate for its members through sponsorship of programs
which stimulate economic growth, promote community development, facilitate
political action, and enhance the quality of life.
This information was compiled through an internship arrangement between the University of
Georgia Graduate School of Business Administration and the Gainesville-Hall County Chamber of
Commerce. Data for this publication was compiled and updated in May 1992. For further
information contact the Gainesville-Hall County Chamber of Commerce.
Gainesville & Hall County Georgia
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GAINESVILLE & HALL COUNTY, GEORGIA
GAINESVILLE, the seat of HALL COUNTY, is located 52 miles northeast of
Atlanta via I-985/GA 365 (Lanier Parkway), a four-lane limited access highway
and 45 miles northwest of Athens. Other cities are Flowery Branch and
Oakwood in southern Hall County, Clermont in north Hall, and Lula and
Gillsville in east Hall. Lake Sidney Lanier, a 38,000 acre power lake built by the
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, is located in Hall County. Its 607 miles of
shoreline form the boundary for the finest recreational center in Georgia. Hall
County lies at the southern edge of the Chattahoochee National Forest at the foot
of the Blue Ridge Mountains. With an inviting terrain of natural vegetation,
abundant water resources and a good network of highways. Gainesville has
become the trade, medical, educational, industrial, cultural and recreational
center for more than 360,000 people of Northeast Georgia.
Gainesville & Hall County Georgia
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Lanier Technologies
Satellite Components
5
Gainesville
1985
Leon Farmer & Company
Distributor for Anheuser-Busch
33
Gainesville
1982
Lindsay Forest Products
Ring Debarker Arms & Tips
5
Gainesville
1985
M & D Electrical Parts
Remanufacture Starters and Alternators &
30
Gainesville
Water Pumps
1986
Mega Print Printing Center
Printing and Binding
7
Gainesville
1982
Moreno Press
Commercial Printing
500
Oakwood
1982
Mulberry Farms, Inc.
Beef Patties
32
Gainesville
1981
Mumpower Poultry Equipment
Distributor of Poultry Equipment
8
Gainesville
1983
Neotronics
Gas Detection Instrumentation
60
Gainesville
1982
Packaging Specialties of
Print on PVC Stretch Film
33
Georgia, Inc.
Gainesville
1983
Peachtree Windows & Doors, Inc.
Windows & Finished Door
550
Gainesville
Components
1980
Piedmont Laboratories
Aerosol Packaging
160
Gainesville
1985
Primex Plastics Corporation
Custom Plastic Sheets
140
Oakwood
1981
Gainesville & Hall County Georgia
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Queen City Foods, Inc.
Further Poultry Processors
230
Division of Fieldale Corp.
Gainesville
1981
Rudolf Albert Company
Vinyl Injection Molding
15
Gainesville
1989
R. C. - Canada Dry Company
Sales Distribution of Soft Drinks
a
Gainesville
1981
Reeves, Inc.
Wholesale Florist
12
Gainesville
1984
Schwitzer U.S., Inc.
Fan Components
65
Gainesville
1992
SKF USA, Incorporated
Bearings
125
Flowery Branch
1991
Shasta Beverages, Inc.
Can, Bottle and Distribute
100
Division of National Beverage Co.
Soft Drinks
Gainesville
1983
Tara Windows
Windows
42
Flowery Branch
1989
Tri-State Saw & Tool Company
Saw & Circular Cutters
17
Gainesville
1983
Tunco Manufacturing, Inc.
Crushed Tungsten Carbide
35
Flowery Branch
Cutting Tools
1981
Web Inserts/Atlanta, Inc.
Catalog Inserts
30
Gainesville
1984
Whitehead Die Casting
Aluminum and Zinc Die
80
Oakwood
Castings
1990
ZF Transmissions, Inc.
Assemble Transmissions
130
Gainesville
1986
Gainesville & Hall County Georgia
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HISTORY
On July 12, 1733, James Oglethorpe landed at Savannah to establish the last
of the 13 original colonies. In 1778, Georgia became the fourth state, the first
southern state, to ratify the Federal Constitution and enter the Union. Eighty-
four years were to pass before the story of Gainesville began. On July 18, 1817,
the land where Gainesville stands was ceded as the 23rd Cherokee secession. On
December 15, 1818, out of the land acquired from the Creeks and the Cherokees,
Hall County was formed. The Lottery Act of 1818 divided the land into counties
and plots of 202.5 acres. Citizens were given one chance to draw a title to a plot
of land.
Hall County was named for Dr. Lyman Hall, one of the signers of the
Declaration of Independence on behalf of Georgia, later a Georgia governor and
a judge in Chatham County.
On April 21, 1821, an act was approved by Governor John Clark that
chartered the town of Gainesville, formerly called "Mule Camp Springs." The
first commissioners were Stephen Reed, John Stringer, John Finch, Jesse Clayton
and Eli Sutherland. There are two ideas on the origin of the name Gainesville:
one, that it was named for a pioneer family named Gaines; two, for General
Edmund Gaines, who was instrumental in adjusting the matter between the state
and the Cherokees. The county seat was organized here, due, it is said, to a
spring located at the foot of Spring Street. Early traders used to gather there to
trade with the Cherokee Indians.
In 1832, Gainesville had officially reincorporated, with Minor Brown,
John W. Moore, James W. Jones, James Law and Larkin Cleveland as
commissioners. In December of 1851, Gainesville was virtually destroyed by
fire, but rebuilt a better and more attractive town.
Gainesville struggled through the War Between the States and its aftermath,
but the struggle was upward and the town regenerated at the turn of the century
as a prosperous trade and mill center.
Brenau College was chartered in 1878 as the Georgia Baptist Seminary,
known late in 1890 as the Georgia Seminary and Conservatory of Music. In
1906, the name became Brenau College Conservatory. Brenau is a word formed
from the German word "brennan," which means "to burn" and the Latin word
"aurum," meaning "refined gold."
Gainesville & Hall County Georgia
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Riverside Military Academy was established in 1900, by Doctors A. W.
Van Hoose and H. J. Pearce, co-presidents of Brenau. They operated it until the
academy was sold to Sandy Beaver, who was elected president in 1913.
On January 1, 1903, a cyclone struck the city, leaving 106 dead, 300
injured and property damage estimated at $750,000. On December 16, 1903,
Hall County voted not to sell alcoholic beverages. On March 1, 1905, free mail
delivery in the city began.
The General James Longstreet Chapter of the United Daughters of the
Confederacy dedicated the statue of the Confederate soldier on the square on June
7, 1909. In November of the same year, the square and the streets adjoining it
for one block were paved.
In August of 1919, the American Legion was organized and named for the
first soldier from Gainesville that gave his life in World War I - Paul E. Bolding.
On April 6, 1936, Gainesville was struck by a tornado and again a bigger
and more beautiful town was born. Beginning with the rebuilding after the
tornado of 1936, Gainesville moved forward at a faster pace with a speeded
economy based on war. Poultry became a major industry, and climate,
resources, labor, and prosperity further facilitated economic growth. Today,
there is a great diversification of manufacturing and service industries in
Gainesville and Hall County.
Another milestone was marked with the lowering of the gates of Lake
Lanier in 1958. It opened yet another avenue of growth, the tourist trade. Lake
Lanier has a surface acreage in Hall County of 21,993 acres, and is the single
most used water recreation area in the United States.
Over the last ten years, Gainesville/Hall County has enjoyed steady
diversified growth. During this time, 53 quality industries have made the
community home. These new industries have created over 5,200 new jobs in Hall
County.
Currently, Gainesville is ranked 15th among the nation's best small
communities in terms of places to live. Today, Gainesville and Hall county
residents enjoy total personal income of over 1.5 billion dollars per year which
ranks the area as the wealthiest non-metropolitan county in Georgia and the 27th
wealthiest in the nation.*
*
SOURCE: Atlanta Journal & Constitution
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POPULATION
Gainesville's population according to the 1990 census was 17,885 and Hall
County's population was 96,900. Currently, Hall County is growing at an annual
rate of 2.6% with a projected growth rate of 2.75% over the next five years.
HISTORICAL POPULATION GROWTH
Projected
1970
1980
1990
2000
Gainesville
15,459
15,280
17,885
20,935
Hall County
59,405
75,649
94,200
109,639
CURRENT POPULATION CHARACTERISTICS
1987
1988
1989
1990
1991
Total Population
87,200
90,000
92,000
94,200
96,900
Number of Households
31,200
32,400
33,300
34,300
35,300
Median Age of Population
32.3 yrs
32.6 yrs
32.9 yrs
33.2 yrs
32.4 yrs
Population by Age Group
18 to 24 years
10.3%
10.0%
9.6%
9.4%
11.0%
25 to 34 years
17.3%
17.4%
17.3%
17.1%
17.8%
35 to 49 years
21.4%
21.9%
22.5%
23.0%
21.6%
50 & over
24.0%
23.9%
23.9%
23.9%
23.9%
SOURCE: Sales & Marketing Management, Survey of Buying Power Date Service. 1987-91.
Population Growth
100000
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HALL COUNTY'S TOP TEN MANUFACTURING EMPLOYERS
FIRM
PRODUCT
EMPLOYEES
ConAgra Poultry Companies
Integrated Poultry Operations
1500
Gainesville
Chicopee
Industrial Fabrics
500
Division of Johnson & Johnson
Gainesville
Fieldale Corporation
Poultry Processing
600
Murrayville Plant
Murrayville
Peachtree Windows & Doors, Inc.
Windows & Finished Door
500
Gainesville
Components
Moreno Press
Commercial Printing
600
Oakwood
Mar-Jac, Inc.
Poultry Processing
525
Gainesville
Warren Featherbone Company
Plastic & Fabric Accessories
460
Gainesville
William Wrigley, Jr., Company
Chewing Gum
450
Gainesville
New Holland Plant
Textiles
411
Div. of Milliken and Company
New Holland
Fieldale Corporation
Poultry Processing
380
Gainesville Plant
Gainesville
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROFILE
NEW MANUFACTURERS & PROCESSORS SINCE JANUARY 1980
HALL COUNTY
FIRM
PRODUCTS
EMPLOYEES
Ace Hardware
Distributes Hardware Items
130
Gainesville
1988
BBS of America
Distributes automotive wheels
14
Chestnut Mountain
1990
Barbe-America
Anti-Adhesives for rubber industries
19
Flowery Branch
1985
Best Canvas Products & Supplies
Tarpaulins & Accessories
7
Flowery Branch
1983
Carmet Company
Carbide Products
45
Div. of Allegheny Int'l., Inc.
Oakwood
1982
Chesebrough Pond's, Inc.
Distributes Health Care Products
19
Gainesville
1989
Combustion Technologies, Inc
Piston Rings
270
Piston Ring & Seal Division
Flowery Branch
1982
Country Craft Furniture, Inc.
Bedroom Furniture
30
Flowery Branch
1981
Elan Pharmaceutical Research Corp.
Pharmaceutical Research
30
Gainesville
1981
Fieldale Corporation
Poultry Processing
360
Murrayville Plant
Murrayville
1983
Gainesville & Hall County Georgia
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Fudgery, The
Confectionary Retail
9
Gainesville
1987
Gainesville Printing Post
Printing, Postal Service
2
Gainesville
1985
Georgia Boat Lift Incorporated
Assembly & Distribution of
Gainesville
"Hydrohoist" boatlifts
1984
Georgia Freezer
Blast Freeze Poultry
100
Gainesville
1989
Glidden Company, The
Water Soluble Latex Paint
85
Oakwood
1982
H & W Manufacturing Company
Ladies Clothing
50
Gainesville
1983
ISA Vedette
Primary Poultry Breeding
40
Division of ISA Breeders, Inc.
Gainesville
1980
Indalex
Aluminum Extrusion
150
Gainesville
1987
Orbit/
Shipping of Ladies Sportswear
9
Betsy Kelly Division
Lula
1984
JJC International, Inc.
Export Management & Brokers
3
Gainesville
1985
Joseph Markovits, Inc.
Artificial Flowers
40
Gainesville
1985
Kubota Manufacturing of America
Assembly of front-end loaders
53
Corporation
Gainesville
1988
Gainesville & Hall County Georgia
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even more bloated public sector. And because the graduates would be
paid a $9,000 salary per year for their public service, this would add
even more to the expense of the program. Already, estimates of the cost
of this loan program run at $8-9 billion per year.
School Choice
Unlike President Bush, Clinton is opposed to the idea of real choice
between public and private schools. He has heretofore only supported
public school choice, pushing through his state legislature in 1989 a
watered-down public school choice plan which allows Arkansas school
districts the option of not participating.' Manifest in the concept of
private school choice is the voucher system, whereby the government
would fund the education costs of poor and middle class students who
wish to go to non-public schools. The President has proposed a school
choice plan which calls for $1,000 government vouchers for private
school tuition to be given to those eligible, a plan which will enable
each and every family to send their kid to the school of their choice.
But Clinton strongly opposes the President's voucher plan and any use of
federal funds for private schools. "[W]e can't afford vouchers," he
says.⁷ He maintains the President's plan would hurt the nation's public
school system, ignoring the fact that the existence of government
support for private education would in fact pressure public schools to
improve on their current decrepit state,
Clinton, the master waffler, appears not surprisingly to have once
supported public and private school choice, In a 1990 letter to
Wisconsin State Representative Polly Williams, he expressed his
"fascination" with her school choice plan embracing private schools in
Milwaukee, which she at the time was pushing through the state
legislature." Clinton went on to write: "I'm concerned that the
traditional Democratic Party establishment has not given you more
encouragement." In opposing choice for all the nation's schools,
Clinton has clearly alienated himself from the nation's voters. In a
September 1992 Gallup poll. 70 percent of Americans endorsed the voucher
concept, up from 50 percent in 1991.' In addition, the poll found 86
percent of African-Americans supporting vouchers. Clinton is out of
step with America on one of the most important educational reform issues
of our day.
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Times Union, 3/21/92.
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State of Arkansas Biennial Budgets, 1983-1993.
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Putting People First: Clinton/Gore on Education.
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Sacramento Bee, 5/15/92.
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Governor, 1989.
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Representative Polly Williams
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Dear Polly:
I read Don Lambro's recent column about your version of
the school choice bill in Milwaukee. I am fascinated by
that proposal and am having my staff analyse it. I'm
concerned that the traditional Democratic Party
establishment has not given you more encouragement. The
visionary is rarely embraced by status quo.
Keep up the good work.
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14 October 1992
MEMORANDUM FOR SPEECHWRITERS
RESEARCHERS
FROM:
J. BUNTON B
SUBJECT:
SPIRIT OF AMERICA [GA, SC, NC]
OVERALL:
Cookie cutter events. However, crowd sizes, times and dais
locations are subject to change. Talk to your leads about this,
re-confirm times and speaking sites [back of train V. dais in
front of train.]
Trip is 444 miles long, nearly 200 miles longer than first -- 9
stops:
Day One - Tuesday, October 20, 1992:
[4 stops/183 miles]
Atlanta, Ga. --- Norcross, Ga.
Norcross, Ga. -- Gainesville, Ga.
Gainesville, Ga. -- Cornelia, Ga.
Cornelia, Ga. -- Spartanburgh, S.C.
Day Two - Wednesday, October 21, 1992: [5 stops/261 miles]
GASTINIA
Spartanburgh, S.C. -- Kings Mountain, N.C.
GASTONIA Kings Mountain, N.C. -- Kannapolis, N.C.
Kannapolis, N.C. -- Thomasville, N.C.
Thomasville, N.C. -- Burlington, N.C.
Burlington, N.C. -- Raleigh, N.C.
Advance expects smaller crowds [3-5,000] at each site, unless
otherwise noted, because this trip occurs during the work week -
- rather than the weekend like last time. Stops last about one
hour.
Unlike the last trip -- there are few scenic vistas. The route
varies in extremes -- from the beauty of the Smokey Mountains in
the distance -- leaves changing colors -- kudzu jungles --
desolate in places -- take your shotgun, deer scent, and hunting
dogs -- you're in the deep woods Bubba to scrap iron heaps, to
the chicken processing plant -- listen for chickens "screaming"
in the background. All in all industrial/rural, U.S.A. --
somewhere between Deliverance and Mayberry.
The route passes over several lakes, many small towns [through
which the train will slow and POTUS can hang off the back waving]
and at least one prison.
Everywhere we stopped we drew attention. One old-timer in
Norcross came over and asked "what all the commotion was about",
one coupled stopped on the tracks and asked if "Al Gore was
comin' to town", one lady shouted from her front porch - "Hey
what kind of train is this?" and the ultimate was the lady who -
simply pulled her car into the parking lot - came over and said,
"I'm just on my way home from the Thomasville Women's Club
luncheon and I just wanted to know what was going on ". At
least two of the hometown newspapers came out and took pictures
of the 30 of us standing in the middle of the train tracks,
pointing.
* There are large areas without cell coverage.
Also -- these are live tracks. Passenger trains and perhaps
commercial traIns will be passed along the way.
At one point our brakes caught on fire. True story.
SCENARIOS:
DAY ONE:
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20, 1992
Post debate in East Lansing, Mi. POTUS travels to Atlanta, Ga.
RON/Atlanta.
Morning of 10/20 POTUS participates in "Ask George Bush" or town
meeting [site to be determined]. Then motorcades to train. Lead
- Ed Murnane, Site - Kathy McCoy.
1) NORCROSS, GA:
10 am depart Atlanta. 10:40 am arrive Norcross. Norcross suburb
of Atlanta. POTUS speaks from dais looking down Jones Street /
train [the Baltimore car] as backdrop. POTUS left is large red
brick building now an AC repair type place, two doors down or so
is Johnson's Pharmacy -- been in the town and one family nearly
100 years, authentic soda fountain too. The owner/pharmacist
Carl Johnson said Clinton would put him out of business --
everyone on town was "scared to death of what Clinton's taxes
would do."/ "I looked at my books and am scared to death of
Clinton." He is a great contact for local color and
personalization.
POTUS right -- "The Depot BBQ and Grill" and The Depot Antiques"
-- both housed in the old train depot. Main Street runs behind
depot -- shops include: bank, the Tax specialist [couldn't see
owners name], barber shop/ Thelma's beauty shop and insurance
company. Behind POTUS is Thrasher Park, named for founder of
Norcross -- J.J. "Cousin John" Thrasher -- good friend for
Jonathan Norcross - 4th mayor of Atlanta in 1851 -- site of the
Richmond and Danville Railroad.
High-tech in area: OKI Telecon, AT&T, HQ of Hayes Microcomputers.
HQ of Scientific Atlanta, NCR, Southern Bell, Panasonic, and
Technology Park.
This is in Gwinnett County / New Gingrich's district.
Get Mr. Johnson to give you the names of the professional
baseball players who were from Norcross -- in the 40's he said,
Norcross had 18 professional baseball players on teams ranging
from Detroit Red wings to St. Louis Cards to New York
Yankees
baseball capital of the world.
Contacts:
Lead - Tim Simonson
Site - Warren Hendricks
Carl Johnson - 404-449-1131
Mayor Maurice Allen
Dot Burns can hook you up with someone her numbers are (h) 706-
532-8950 or 404-320-1992 [Paul Coverdale's HQ]
Mychael Walker - 404-561-2948 [re high-tech industries in area]
Sheila Ward is Newt's press secretary.
2) GAINESVILLE, GA:
Depart Norcross at 11:40 am / arrive Gainesville around 12:40
p.m. From Norcross to Gainesville the route passes through the
chicken death camp. This is a heavy industry area - yuk. Train
will slow through town of Buford for a wave by.
POTUS remarks from rear of train -- POUTS left will be stationery
black engine on tack next to him. Engine #5121 decorated with
bunting and people. POTUS right will be depot. This site will
take a lot of work -- train car up on blocks, empty buildings
[NAFTA takes jobs away] and black smoke churning out of the
chimney of at least one industry [so much for clean air act] --
be aware of this. Behind POTUS left shoulder is some grain
processing plant -- this week is peak soy bean season. Other
than that -- great big nothing.
Contacts:
Lead - David Balloff (706)-335 2655 DAYS INN
Site - TBD BOB GUBITOSI
Gainesville Chamber of Commerce:
Dan McMurray 1-800-554-7654 or Harrold Hucks [both of these guys
are railroad company foremen and may have little to contribute -
- unfortunately our local reps didn't show.]
3) CORNELIA, GA:
Depart Gainesville 1:40 arrive Cornelia 2:30 p.m.
"Home of the Big Red Apple" -- no kidding there is a huge red
apple on a pedestal adjacent to the depot. POTUS right is a huge
grassy slope -- so high that it makes the track and depot appear
to be in a valley and so steep that you can't sit on the side
without sliding down. Advance has planned is so the press
platform will actually have a low-flight bird's eye view of the
train and will actually shoot down on the site. POTUS again
delivers remarks from the back of Choo-Choo One. The BIG RED
APPLE will be just in front of him to the right.
Cornelia was once upon a time an apple growing town -- now it's
chickens about a million a day or something. This is Habersham
county -- See Sidney Lanier's poem about the marshes of Glynn.
There are several colleges [Piedmont College, Toccoa Falls
College, North Ga. Tech] and service clubs [Rotary, Pilot,
Optimist, Kawanis] in area. Central High School Raiders several
jr. high schools. From this stop you can begin to see the
foothills of the Smokey Mountains. Appalachian Trail starts
about 20 miles from here and ends in Maine.
This is a poultry center / textiles area but Johnson and Johnson
does have at least one medical production facility here they make
sutures. Two lakes nearby - Lanier and Hartwell. [recreational
fishing - bass and crappie] Large retirement community
Contacts:
Lead - Dianne Harrison
Site - Debbie Wilson
John Route
Mr. Hoyt Ausburn - former county chair. 706-778-4175
Chamber of Commerce - Russ Spangler - Exec. Dir.
Mayor Don Higgins
City Manager Howard Whatley - 706-778-8585
4)
SPARTANBURG, SC:
Depart Cornelia 2:30 arrive Spartanburg 5-6 p.m. torch light
rally. En route cross over Lake Hartwell -- through Clemson
[home of Clemson Tigers]. POTUS de-trains. Speaks from dais
which is in front of depot -- train and depot as backdrop. POTUS
right will be train and across track and water is Spartan Mills -
the mill owner's wife is the state chair for Perot. The mills
are beautiful red - brick - huge buildings. Soon to be home of
BMW plant. The Southern Crescent train runs through daily.
Lot of people will come from Greenville [about 35 mi. away]
3 colleges and 5 high schools in area. 3 open House seat and 2
uncontested senate seats. Co. council has a Rep. majority. The
Spartanburg Herald daily newspaper is owned by the New York
Times. Roger Miliken's [textiles] HQ is in Spartanburg -- this
is where Hardee's started. USA Today on Oct. 13, 92 Super 25
high school rankings [football] listed Spartanburg as number 25
in nation. said: "last week not ranked. Improved winning streak
to 13 with a 30-0 victory over Boiling Springs before 7,000. Tim
Copeland ran 12 times for 126 yards and 2 tds. Shawn Gilliam had
4 tackles for loss. Next Friday at Spartanburg Dorman.
Contacts:
Lead - Kevin Hart
Site - Rich Bliss
Stephanie Ebert
Rosemary Bylerly - Rep. Chair. 803-578-5773 beeper 1-800-712-
1695
Spartanburg Chamber of Commerce - Ben Haskew
State Development Board in Columbia may be helpful
Mayor Bob Rowell
Chairman of County Council is David Dennis
RON SPARTANBURG
DAY TWO:
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21, 1992
1) KING'S MOUNTAIN, NC:
7:30 a.m. depart Spartanburg / arrive King's Mountain 8:30 a.m.
Manufacturing, non-union area - Revolutionary War area, POTUS
remarks from dais / Train as backdrop -- train surrounded on both
sides of tracks by stores - Main Street USA.
See diagram.
Contacts:
Lead - Bob Marlo
Site - Leo Tomeu
Peggy Bridges - Chamber of Commerce 704-487-8521
John Weatherly 704-487-0039 [he's a candidate for house]
2) KANNAPOLIS, NC:
Depart Spartanburg 9:15 - arrive Kannapolis 11:55 a.m. Crowd
estimate 10-15,000. Site is 10-15 minutes from Charlotte, N.C.
POTUS will de-train and speak from dais looking down South Main
Street. Train as backdrop. POTUS will walk down between rows of
bleachers lining the street [ set up in Y configuration]. Image
will be of him walking among the people. Church to POTUS right -
- line of shops to POTUS left and right.
Shaw University / Mills florist, newspaper the Daily Independent,
beautiful old railroad houses. I think this is going to be the
best stop of the entire trip. [See diagram.]
Home of Fieldcrest Cannon Mills. Export everywhere in the world.
A good spot for POTUS to talk about NAFTA - word is the millfolk
are concerned about what it will do to jobs. NC has a positive
trade balance. A movie studio is coming to the county --
recently announced.
In the town square - across from the baptist church POTUS faces a
gazebo built by the American Legion post -- "dedicated to the men
and women of the area who served or died in defense of our
nation. " In front of gazebo is a huge sun dial.
Cabarrus [Cab-BEAR-us] County. Celebrating bicentennial "A
golden place to be." There is a dollar theatre [POTUS can see
it] "Honey, I blew up the kids" is playing. For a buck you get a
movie, cartoons and a preview. Old-fashioned retro theatre.
Built back when ushers wore tuxedos. Have to confirm -- think
Kennedy-Johnson train went through in 59. in 1791 Pres.
Washington came in the area on his tour of the nation after his
inauguration. In 1799 the first gold rush in the US happened not
15 miles away -- Young Conrad Reed [then about 12 years old]
found a 17 lb. nugget of gold -- didn't know what it was - used
it as a door stop. The Reed mines are still working mines.
Charlotte Motor Speedway is nearby - consider Dale Earnhardt a
local hero.
Contacts:
Lead - Martin Paine
Site - Will Nance
Jim Ursomarso
Lynne Safrit - I met her -- 704-932-8631 / h- 704-933-2001
Mayor is Bachman Brown
Chamber of Commerce - Tom Dayvault 704-932-4164 [Lynne Safrit is
chair of board of chamber]
Carolyn Carpenter - Chair. Co Board of Commissioners beep 704-
783-0529 / office 704-788-8110 [Mrs. Carpenter's 9 year-old son
had a Bush sticker on his bike.]
3)
THOMASVILLE, NC:
Depart Kannapolis 12:40 / arrive Thomasville 1:55 p.m.
Home of the Big chair. Thomasville Furniture company -- this
week people from all over the world will be in the area for
furniture mart. There really is this huge 16 foot tall dining
room chair -- get the chamber of commerce to fax the brochure.
Coming into town POTUS will pass Doak Park -- there are 5
horseshoe pits in the park - visible from the train.
You can smell the sawdust riding in. Busy revitalizing the town
-- refurbishing old buildings - painting murals on one now. New
K-4 primary school. Home of the Thomasville High School
Bulldogs. There is a Rotary Club in town. Local festivals
include "Everybody's Day" and annual town tree lighting -- which
takes place in front of the chair -- the center of town. People
actually say "Meet me at the chair".
20 minutes from Wake Forest Univ. // Duke is nearby. Charlotte 1
hr. away. 20 mins. Winston-Salem.
Newspaper is the Thomasville Times.
The town Presbyterian Church sponsored a Cambodian family -- the
family now has its citizenship and runs a small business - Lotus
Palace Cambodian food. Get Mrs. Hunter to tell you the detes.
Contacts:
Lead - David Anderson
Site - Dan Renburg
Sue Hunter - Co. Commissioner - 919-475-3235
Thomasville Chamber of Commerce - Judy
4)
BURLINGTON, NC:
5-5:20 pm
Depart Thomasville 2:40 p.m. / arrive Burlington 3:25 p.m.
Wide open vista. POTUS speaks from back of train. Talks facing
crowd. POTUS left is Burlington Bag and Baggage, Newin Hardware
to POTUS right -- City furniture, and farm and garden supply.
That is all.
Contacts:
Lead - John Horne
Site - Doug Rogers
Bobby Peede
Junior Teague 919-622-4939
- Melvin King 919-563-5660 / 919-279-4475
5) RALEIGH, NC:
Depart Burlington 4 p.m. / arrive Raleigh 5:30 p.m.
POTUS remarks at N.C. State Fair [runs 16th - 24th]. Site TBD.
56,000 people at fair daily. Richard Petty lives 28 miles away.
VPOTUS will be in Raleigh on Thurs. [10/15].
Contact:
Lead - Hopson Nance
Site - John Bliss
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UNION
CORNWELL
WEST.VILLE
WESTMINSTER
SENECA
TOCCOA
BELTON
CORNELIA
LAVONIA
BALDWIN
ANDERSONEA PATH
LULA
SOUTH
BOWERSVILLE
ROYSTON
GAINESVILLE
FLOWERY BRANCH
COMMERCE
CAROLINA
NORFOLK
ELBERTON
SOUTHERN
NICHOLSON
BUFORD
DULUTH
ATHENS
NORCROSS
WATKINSVILLE
PRESIDENTIAL SPECIAL
AUSTELLETON
DORAVILLE
BISHOP
ATLANTA TO RALEIGH
CHAMBLEE
OCTOBER 1992
ATLANTA
EAST PT
CONSTITUTION
GEORGIA
DWN: RBDJR
REV.
DATE: 10-9-92
OFFICE OF AVP ENGINEERING & PLANNING
MILEAGE BREAKDOWN
DAY ONE
POPULATION BY CITY AND COUNTY
CITY
COUNTY/COUNTIES
Atlanta to Norcross=
19 mi.
3,317
323,500
Norcross to Gainesville=
34 mi.
15,280
90,000
Gainesville to Cornelia= 24 mi.
3,203
28,200
Cornelia to Seneca=
38 mi.
7,436
55,400
Seneca to Spartanburg=
68 mi.
43,826
215,900
DAY ONE TOTAL=
183 mi.
Spartanburg to Kings Mtn.= 41 mi. 9,080
87,100/174,200
Kings Mtn. to Kannapolis= 75 mi. 34,564
95,400
Kannapolis to Thomasville= 43 mi. 14,144
124,300
Thomasville to Gibsonville=37 mi. 2,865
105,800/336,800
Thomasville to Burlington= 44 mi. 37,266
105,800
Gibsonville to Raleigh=
65 mi.
150,255
388,100
Burlington to Raleigh=
58 mi.
DAY TWO TOTAL= 261 MI.
TRIP TOTAL= 444 mi.
October 11, 1992
Pre-Advance Schedule and Site Locations
Day #1:
40
9 am dpt. Atlanta (see attached map)
9:40am arr. Norcross (sta. at Jones St.; dwtwn)
1: :0
10:25am dpt. Norcross
11:25am arr. Gainesville (location to be anncd)
45
12:55 dpt. Gainesville
1:40 arr. Cornelia (Train depot in dwntwn. park)
Land mark: large red apple statue nearby)
2:25 dpt. Cornelia
2:30
4:55 arr. Spartanburg (Amtrak Sta. at Magnolia
St. crossing)
DAY #1 TOTAL:
183 mi
Day #2:
7:30am dpt. Spartanburg
1:00
8:30 arr. King's Mt. (Gold St. and
S. Railroad Sts.)
20
9:15 dpt. King's Mt.
9:35 arr. Gastonia (loc to be annc'd)
10:25 dpt. Gastonia
1:15
11:55 arr Kannapolis (E. 1st St. track intersx)
1:15
12:40 dpt. Kannapolis
1:55 arr. Thomasville (Randolph St. intersx)
2:40 dpt. Thomasville
1:00 3:40 arr. Gibsonville (dwntwn. tracks by the
Sthrn. Caboose Exhibit)
4:10 dpt. Gibsonville
1:30
5:40 arr. Raleigh ( Blue Ridge and Hillsbourgh Rd.;
State Fair Grounds)
2:40 dpt. Thomasville
:45
3:25 arr. Burlington ( Main St. and Webb St.)
3:55 dpt. Burlington to
1120 5:20 arr. Raleigh
DAY #2 TOTAL:
261 mi
TRIP TOTAL:
444 mi
Council
GWINNETT
Public Notices
meetings
REPORT
Government
Business
See
page 3B
Legal Notice Section of the Gwinnett Home Weekly
Thursday, October 4. 1990.
232 Crogan St., P.O. Box 603, Lawrenceville, Georgia 30246
Phone 963-9205
Fax No. 339-8082
The right prescription
Serving up fellowship
STORE
By Glenn Matlock
Staff Writer
The old saying: "You can never
FOUNTAIN FELLOWSHIP
go home," may not apply to Nor-
cross pharmacist Carl Johnson and
family. Johnson is home. In fact,
he never left.
Not many today can claim they
are truly home, living in the place
where they have lived all their lives.
In a mobile society such as ours,
how many can boast that they work,
go to church and school all within
three-tenths of a mile of where they
WEARFIST LUNCE
live? The Johnsons can.
0.0.3.
For the past year Johnson, a suc-
cessful pharmacist with Kroger, has
been striking out on his own, op-
erating a pharmacy in the same
building that his grandfather built
for use as a hardware store in 1885.
Following his grandfather's death,
BREAKFAST
his father continued to operate a
hardware store in the same location
& LUNCH
until his death in 1988.
Johnson's brother, Edwin, who
had been in partnership with his
father, decided there was too much
competition from the hardware su-
Glenn Matlock
Sherry and Carl Johnson wave at some of their many Norcross
See JOHNSON, Page 2B
Norcross High School senior Jenny Elste mixes a customer a soda at Johnson's Soda
friends. The Johnsons have been running their downtown
Fouintain. Ms. Elste, along with a number of other students work after school in Johnson's store.
store for about a year.
Page 2B
Gwinnett Home Weekly
Thursday, October 4, 1990
Johnson
Johnson's hardware store is home to new Norcross pharmacy
From Page 1B
most of the antiques, sold the store's
larger hardware superstores.
While the business has almost
But still, said the Johnsons, more
not only to their health, but to their
hardware inventory to another bus-
Johnson realized before ever go-
doubled during its first year of op-
prayer was needed.
overall well-being, Johnson believes.
perstores and went to work with the
inessman.
ing into business for himself that
eration, Johnson said he is still
Somehow the word got out that
Many people who have problems
postal service.
Johnson is facing the same com-
the small, downtown, home-owned
struggling with the hold that the
the Johnsons were considering re-
with their health and family have
Their mother ran the store six
petition from the chain drug stores
business is fighting for its life
larger drugstore chains have on cus-
opening the Johnson family store.
come in just to talk, said Johnson.
months longer, but finally, keeping
that his brother faced from the
against the larger chain stores.
tomers.
"Couples were stopping us, say-
This is something that he could not
He said many of his customers
ing how excited they were about us
have done working for a large cor-
have told him they intend to come
opening the old store," said Mrs.
poration, he said.
in to have their prescriptions filled,
Johnson.
Over the awning on the store the
but sometimes forget and go to the
Johnson said that while attending
sign says: Johnson's Store, Phar-
chain stores. Johnson believes that
a pharmacist's convention he asked
macy, Fountain and Fellowship.
in time, customers will change their
for other pharmacists' opinions on
Johnson said he wants his business
habits and will begin to increase his
what they should do.
to be more than a business, he wants
prescription business.
"Half of them said I was crazy
it to be a place where people come
If there ever was a business ar-
to do it. The other half said I was
together in a spirit of caring.
rangement, or a marriage, that was
crazy not to," he said. "Everybody
Johnson says he believes that even
made in heaven, perhaps Johnson
said I shouldn't put in a soda foun-
though he's not making as much
and wife Sherry's is.
tain. They said I would never be
money now, that money is not the
Sherry Johnson, a former home
able to keep enough help to run it."
most important aspect of his new
economics teacher at Norcross
Well that has been the least of
business.
High, who now runs the Johnson
his worries. Besides help from
Everyday he and his wife spend
Store's soda fountain, said they felt
Sherry, and the kids, Carly, II and
many long hours working the fam-
that starting their own business was
Ashley, 9, Johnson has also hired
ily business, but the money and the
divinely inspired and directed.
a Sunday School teacher who has
hours don't seem to matter.
Devoted Christians, the Johnsons
known him since he was in diapers,
Johnson has the unique and en-
said they based their move on a lot
the mother of a former childhood
viable opportunity to walk the floors
of prayer. After all it wasn't easy
sweetheart, and several clean-cut,
where his grandfather walked. and
to leave a good position with a large
high school kids. Getting some help
climb the same concrete stoop that
corporation making a nice salary
has probably been the least of his
his grandfather laid 115 years ago.
and with five-paid weeks of vaca-
worries, Johnson said.
What does it feel like to be so
tion a year.
Being in business for himself al-
immersed and surrounded with fam-
Coincidentally, before the John-
lows Johnson to use his business
ily history and the love of so many
sons ever considered going into bus-
more as a personal ministry to per-
relatives and neighbors?
iness, the City of Norcross did a
petuate his Christian beliefs. Many
"Sometimes when I stand in
study of businesses in the downtown
of the cards on the shelf have a
here," said Johnson as he looked
area that revealed that the number
Christian message. On every pre-
out the window at the row of old
one business that was needed in
scription bottle, the computer pla-
stores lining South Peachtree, "and
downtown Norcross was a phar-
ces a verse of appropriate scripture
I see my wife and family, and I see
Poll 1 pundits like to hang out at Johnson's. Pictured from the left are: Harold Garmon, J. P.
macy.
from the Bible.
people who have known me since
n, Bill Payne, Lamar Welch, Junior Hayes, and Junior Freeman.
So, with an empty building on
These messages have had great
I was a baby, it's not like being at
their hands, the writing on the wall
meaning for those who have re-
a job 12 hours a day, it's like being
could not have been much clearer.
ceived them and have contributed
at home."
Page 2B
Gwinnett Home Weekly
Thursday, October 4. 1990
Johnson
Johnson's hardware store is home to new Norcross pharmacy
From Page 1B
most of the antiques, sold the store's
larger hardware superstores.
While the business has almost
But still, said the Johnsons, more
not only to their health, but to their
hardware inventory to another bus-
Johnson realized before ever go-
doubled during its first year of op-
prayer was needed.
overall well-being, Johnson believes.
persiores and went to work with the
inessman.
ing into business for himself that
eration, Johnson said he is still
Somehow the word got out that
Many people who have problems
postal service.
Johnson is facing the same com-
the small, downtown, home-owned
struggling with the hold that the
the Johnsons were considering re-
with their health and family have
Their mother ran the store six
petition from the chain drug stores
business is fighting for its life
larger drugstore chains have on cus-
opening the Johnson family store.
come in just to talk, said Johnson.
months longer, but finally, keeping
that his brother faced from the
against the larger chain stores.
tomers.
"Couples were stopping us, say-
This is something that he could not
He said many of his customers
ing how excited they were about us
have done working for a large cor-
have told him they intend to come
opening the old store," said Mrs.
poration, he said.
in to have their prescriptions filled.
Johnson.
Over the awning on the store the
but sometimes forget and go to the
Johnson said that while attending
sign says: Johnson's Store, Phar-
chain stores. Johnson believes that
a pharmacist's convention he asked
macy, Fountain and Fellowship.
in time, customers will change their
for other pharmacists' opinions on
Johnson said he wants his business
habits and will begin to increase his
what they should do.
to be more than a business, he wants
prescription business.
"Half of them said 1 was crazy
it to be a place where people come
If there ever was a business ar-
to do it. The other half said I was
together in a spirit of caring.
rangement, or a marriage, that was
crazy not to." he said. "Everybody
Johnson says he believes that even
made in heaven, perhaps Johnson
said I shouldn't put in a soda foun-
though he's not making as much
and wife Sherry's is.
tain. They said 1 would never be
money now, that money is not the
Sherry Johnson, a former home
able to keep enough help to run it."
most important aspect of his new
economics teacher at Norcross
Well that has been the least of
business.
High, who now runs the Johnson
his worries. Besides help from
Everyday he and his wife spend
Store's soda fountain, said they felt
Sherry, and the kids, Carly, II and
many long hours working the fam-
that starting their own business was
Ashley, 9. Johnson has also hired
ily business, but the money and the
divinely inspired and directed.
a Sunday School teacher who has
hours don't seem to matter.
Devoted Christians, the Johnsons
known him since he was in diapers,
Johnson has the unique and en-
said they based their move on a lot
the mother of a former childhood
viable opportunity to walk the floors
of prayer. After all it wasn't easy
sweetheart, and several clean-cut,
where his grandfather walked. and
to leave a good position with a large
high school kids. Getting some help
climb the same concrete stoop that
corporation making a nice salary
has probably been the least of his
his grandfather laid 115 years ago.
and with five-paid weeks of vaca-
worries, Johnson said.
What does it feel like to be so
tion a year.
Being in business for himself al-
immersed and surrounded with fam-
Coincidentally, before the John-
lows Johnson to use his business
ily history and the love of so many
sons ever considered going into bus-
more as a personal ministry to per-
relatives and neighbors?
iness, the City of Norcross did a
petuate his Christian beliefs. Many
"Sometimes when 1 stand in
study of businesses in the downtown
of the cards on the shelf have a
here." said Johnson as he looked
area that revealed that the number
Christian message. On every pre-
out the window at the row of old
one business that was needed in
scription bottle, the computer pla-
stores lining South Peachtree, "and
downtown Norcross was a phar-
ces a verse of appropriate scripture
I see my wife and family, and I see
Pe.: pundits like to hang out at Johnson's. Pictured from the left are: Harold Garmon, J. P.
macy.
from the Bible.
people who have known me since
'n, BIII Payne, Lamar Welch, Junior Hayes, and Junior Freeman.
So, with an empty building on
These messages have had great
I was a baby, it's not like being at
their hands, the writing on the wall
meaning for those who have re-
a job 12 hours a day, it's like being
could not have been much clearer.
ceived them and have contributed
at home."
1991 ANNUAL REPORT
AND
1992 PROGRAM OF WORK
Gainesville-Hall County
Chamber of Commerce
Vol. 13, Number 1
Alisa S. White, Editor
January, 1992
"The mission of the Gainesville/Hall County Chamber of
Commerce is to improve the overall business climate for its
members through sponsorship of programs which stimulate
economic growth, promote community development,
facilitate political action, and enhance the quality of life."
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Page 2
January, 1992
1991: A Year of Action
While reviewing my notes from last year, I predicted that 1991
would be a "year of action, challenge and hard work." It has been
that and much, much more. As a result, many new programs were
launched and many existing programs continued. Education
transportation
new and existing business
all of these were a
part of the Gainesville-Hall County Chamber of Commerce year.
Education plays a key role in the quality of life here in
Gainesville-Hall County and it also plays a vital role in the business
community. It has been with great pleasure to witness this year the
joining together of 20 city and county schools with area businesses
and industries in our Partners In Education program. This more than
anything signifies the great cooperation between business and
education that exists here in our community.
Regional development emerged this year as a key part of our
Program of Work. Realizing that there were limitless opportunities, we
organized a joint meeting to be held between the Gainesville-Hall
County Chamber and the Athens Area Chamber of Commerce. It was
there that both boards joined together and began to discuss topics of
R. REPPARD BENNETT, D.M.D.
mutual concern. It is my hope that these talks will continue so as to
1991 President
further enhance regional growth.
Please take a moment to read all the many accomplishments of
1991 as is reflected in this Annual Report.
Finally, I want to thank my supportive board and active
chairmen for a year of hard work. And a special thanks to the
dedicated staff who on numerous occasions have gone above and
beyond the call of duty.
1992: The Year to Come
The economic environment during 1991 was challenging, to say
the least. Monumental changes have occurred all over the world that
affect our business environment right here in Hall County. In order to
meet the challenges and opportunities of 1992, it is of paramount
importance that we develop a unified vision of what we want our
community and region to become. Hall County has been blessed with
strong, capable leadership and caring volunteers over the years, and I
am convinced our community can guide its destiny to become
anything we want it to be.
We truly have all the attributes that make a community a
desirable place to live, work and educate our children. This just didn't
happen, but evolved because of the foresight of the community leaders
willing to take risks to make things happen.
It is exciting to think about the opportunities ahead of us. We
must build on the foundation that has been laid and continue to press
forward to resolve any issues that suppress our economic growth and
prosperity. We must continue to emphasize the development of a
sophisticated infrastructure, which will then accommodate the
MILLER WATKINS, JR.
1992 President
tremendous growth potential ahead of us.
Your Board of Directors formulated the Program of Work at our
annual retreat at Unicoi this year. We have very capable Divisional
Vice Presidents for 1992. Our Program of Work will not succeed
without your personal involvement, both financial and willingness to
be involved on committees. If you are not presently involved with the
Gainesville-Hall County Chamber of Commerce, please get involved
today. I am excited about being your President for 1992, and I
earnestly solicit your active involvement.
With a unified vision, we can make it happen.
January, 1992
Page 3
Board of Directors
President
Miller Watkins, Georgia Power Company
President-Elect
RICHARD HUNT
Richard Hunt, Gainesville Bank & Trust
President-elect
Vice President Community Development
Andy Walker, Georgia First Bank
Vice President, Convention & Visitors Bureau
Frank Norton, Jr., The Norton Agency
Vice President, Economic Development
Bob Oliver, Wachovia Bank
Vice President, Governmental Partnerships
Kelly Miles, Smith, Gilliam & Williams
Vice President, Membership Development
Your Chamber of Commerce is entering 1992 with a
Kit Dunlap, Georgia Printing Company
well-planned program of work which is organized for
Treasurer
maximum efficiency in achieving goals designed to
Frank Henry, Henry & Company
Executive Vice President
benefit our membership and the community at large. At
Clifton McDuffie
its planning retreat in October, the Chamber Board of
Immediate Past President
Directors recognized the need to build a shared vision for
R. Reppard Bennett, D.M.D., Dentist
the future based on new trends brought about by
TERM EXPIRES 1992
change. Many areas of opportunity for the Chamber to
R. Reppard Bennett, D.M.D., Dentist
have a positive impact on our community were identified
Kelly Miles, Smith, Gilliam & Williams
in the 1992 Program of Work.
Frank Norton, Jr., The Norton Agency
Andy Walker, Georgia First Bank
The Program of Work will be implemented through
Jim West, The Citizens Bank
five divisions, each headed by a division vice president.
TERM EXPIRES 1993
This is a more streamlined structure than prior years in
Joyce Stephens, First National Bank
that the Resources and Support Systems Division has
Miller Watkins, Georgia Power Company
been consolidated with the Community Development
Frank Henry, Henry & Company
Division, resulting in one less division. This change is in
Richard Hunt, Gainesville Bank & Trust
Al Crego, The Glidden Company
keeping with the need to operate the Chamber in the
TERM EXPIRES 1994
most efficient manner possible.
Kit Dunlap, Georgia Printing Company
1992 will be a year of challenges and opportunities.
Fred Kelly, CPA
With the cooperation of the many committed volunteers
Joe Wood, Jr., Turner, Wood & Smith
and the dedicated Chamber staff, your Chamber of
Lee Chapman, Jackson EMC
Jim Davis, Landscape Management
Commerce will help make our community a better place
ONE-YEAR APPOINTED TERM
to live and do business.
Bob Oliver, Wachovia Bank
EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS
Philip Wilheit, Chairman
Gainesville and Hall County Development Authority
Joe T. Wood, Jr., Chairman
Gainesville Redevelopment Authority
R. Reppard Bennett, D.M.D.
Immediate Past President
Sissy Lawson, Mayor
; City of Gainesville
FRANK HENRY
Tom Oliver, Commissioner
Treasurer
Hall County
Bert Ayers, Mayor
City of Clermont
Henry House, Mayor
City of Gillsville
Eugene Green, Mayor
City of Flowery Branch
Marcelle Woody, Mayor
City of Lula
1991 proved to be the most financially challenging
Frances Brock, Representative
year in recent times. Faced with budget cuts and staff
City of Oakwood
reductions, the sluggish economy made it a difficult year
EDUCATIONAL SYSTEMS REPRESENTATIVES
for the Chamber and its members. With these obstacles
Dr. Alan Zubay, Gainesville City Schools
present, the Chamber managed to successfully meet the
H. F. Johnson, Hall County Schools
Dr. J. Foster Watkins, Gainesville College
challenge and end the year with a balanced budget.
Dr. John Burd, Brenau College
The new year is shaping up to be yet another
Dr. Joe Hill, Lanier Technical Institute
financially demanding year, but with your hard work
1992 ASSOCIATES
and cooperation in all areas, including financial matters,
Chuck Matthews, Turner, Wood & Smith
we can turn this into another banner year for our
Randall Phillips, D.M.D., Dentist
Chris England, The Citizens Bank
Chamber.
Jack Keener, First National Bank
Henry Goble, D.D.S., Dentist
Tracy Vardeman, NGMC
Joy Fowler, HomeTrust Bank
Page 4
January, 1992
COMMUNITY
1991 Achievements
The Partners in Education Council coordinated and initiated 20 new
partnership programs between local businesses and industry and
City/County schools. This program has come to be recognized as
one of the most meaningful in Chamber history.
Restructuring and writing of a Tree Ordinance for the City of
Gainesville and Hall County Governments.
Coordination of Shore Sweep '91 which, with 1,516 volunteers,
collected over 21,500 pounds of debris from the shores of Lake
Sidney Lanier.
Presentation and recognition of ten local businesses and
organizations with an Environmental Beautification Award of
Excellence for outstanding efforts in community beautification.
Led 22 members of the Leadership Hall County Class of '91 through
a year-long orientation program. Graduated the 9th Class of
Leadership and the 3rd Class of Focus Hall County.
JIM COPELAND
Compiled the first edition of the Leadership Hall County Alumni
1991 Vice President
Directory with complete information on 170 alumni.
Sponsored recognition of local students through the
Student/Teacher Award Recognition program and the Georgia
Occupational Award of Leadership Program.
Recertified Gainesville as a Tree City, USA.
A group of enthusiastic Chestnut Mountain students join hands at a Partners in Education ceremony representing the
"joining together" of their school with Royal Lakes Golf & Country Club. This is one of 20 new partnerships formed
between local businesses and industry and city/county schools.
January, 1992
Page 5
DEVELOPMENT
1992 Program of Work
Purpose:
To strengthen and develop activities to
enhance the livability of the Community.
ANDY WALKER
1992 Vice President
1992 COMMITTEES
I. EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION - John Byrne, Chairman
Purpose: To work toward the improvement of local and state educational systems,
with emphasis on showcasing Gainesville-Hall County's educational system.
II. PARTNERS IN EDUCATION COUNCIL - Tread Syfan, Chairman
Purpose: To assist in the formation of new business-school partnerships. To advise
and help coordinate the development of the Partners in Education Program.
III. COMMUNITY BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE - Benjie Hopkins, Chairman
Purpose: To assist in the beautification of and livability of Gainesville and Hall
County by initiating and maintaining beautification projects.
IV. LEADERSHIP HALL COUNTY - Kelly A. Miles, Chairman
Purpose: To provide a training ground and forum for outstanding men and women in
Hall County presenting leadership potential by providing programs annually on issues
of importance to the community.
V. ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE - Greg Blount, Chairman
Purpose: To work with local, state and federal agencies to determine long-range,
county-wide needs related to infrastructure.
VI. TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE - Mike Strickland, Chairman
Purpose: To work with other organizations toward the improvement of transportation
in Hall County and Northeast Georgia.
BROCHURES
MATTHEWS
PRINTING COMPANY
Kelly/Vardeman Communications
531-0385
(404) 536-3439
Hulsey Graphics
534-6624
Page 6
January, 1992
CONVENTION
&
1991 Achievements
The local welcome center program provided
the Society of Government Meeting Planners.
information on area attractions,
These selling opportunities to meeting planners
accommodations, shopping, dining, real estate
provided local meetings and convention
and retirement opportunities to more than 21,567
information to 250 planners.
visitors.
Participated in the Georgia Association of
Visitor and/or relocation information was mailed
Convention and Visitors Bureaus "Stay and
in response to more than 4,025 written and
Meet" promotional event. Over 300 meeting
telephone inquiries. This represents a 44%
planners participated in the event and all were
increase over 1990.
part of a direct mail campaign to follow up the
Over 135 volunteers from local businesses and
event with local meetings and convention
industry staffed the local welcome center on
information.
weekends. Weekend hours were reduced in 1990
due to budget cuts from the State.
Oversaw the production of the 1991 edition of
the Gainesville-Hall Community Magazine to be
Assisted with and/or hosted over 150 meetings,
distributed to visitors and new residents to the
conventions and special events which generated
community.
249,887 delegate days and produced an estimated
overall economic impact of $48,103,247 on the
Supplied press information on Gainesville and
community.
Hall County's attractions, accommodations, etc.,
which generated articles in Southern Living and
State and local taxes generated by the 150 plus
Child magazines.
meetings, conventions and special events
generated an estimated $1,374,378. This is in
Provided promotional efforts for several
addition to the estimated $240,000 collected from
Christmas Holiday season activities, i.e., the
the tax on hotel and motel rooms.
printing and distribution of the "Holidays in
Gainesville and Hall County, Georgia" special
The CVB booked meetings, conventions and
events brochure; coordinated the "Historic Green
special events that will generate an anticipated
Street Tour of Doors" and distributed a walking
44,325 delegate days and will produce an
tour brochure of the participants'
estimated $8.4 million economic impact on the
homes/businesses.
community.
Participated with the Northeast Georgia
Assisted the Gainesville Community Foundation
Mountains Travel Association's co-op advertising
in the promotion of the 1991 "Festival of Trees."
campaign which appeared in "Georgia on My
Planned and implemented the 1991 Corn Tassel
Mind" travel magazine. This advertisement
Festival. The 25th Anniversary of the festival
generated over 1,600 inquires for local
overcame early financial difficulties to become
information.
one of the most successful Corn Tassels. An
Participated with the Georgia Department of
estimated 43,000 people attended the various
Industry, Trade and Tourism co-op advertising
activities of the festival which produced an
program to produce the 1991 North Georgia
estimated economic impact of $2 million.
Travel Planner, "Seasons." 75,000 copies of the
travel planner were produced and 30,000 were
Developed and produced the first ever
mailed in response to written and telephone
community "Master Calendar." The calendar
inquiries. The remaining planners were
provides a central clearinghouse for dates and
distributed at travel shows, state visitor centers,
facilities that are being utilized for various local
local welcome centers and chambers of
meetings and events as well as the 150+
commerce.
meetings, conventions, and special events that
are being booked into the community. The
Participated in the annual trade shows of the
calendar is updated on a quarterly basis and
Georgia Society of Association Executives and
covers a 24 month period.
January, 1992
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VISITORS BUREAU
1992 Program of Work
Purpose:
To develop an image that will position
Gainesville and Hall County in the
marketplace as a viable destination for
meetings, conventions and tourists (group
tours and individuals). To foster increased
use of Gainesville-Hall County hospitality,
industry, goods and services. To stimulate
jobs, new business and local tax revenues.
FRANK NORTON, JR.
1991 & 1992 Vice President
1992 COMMITTEES
I. CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU STEERING COMMITTEE -
John McKibbon, Chairman
Purpose: To advise the Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors on the development of the
Convention and Visitors Bureau operating budget. To advise the Board on the development and
implementation of marketing strategies to solicit meeting, convention and tourists (group tours and
individuals). To promote awareness of Gainesville and Hall County among local, state, regional and
national markets.
Sub-committee: Community Marketing - Rebecca Stowe, Chairman
II. HOSPITALITY & WELCOME CENTER COMMITTEE - Cindy Garrison, Chairman
Purpose: To foster increased usage of Gainesville-Hall County business, industry goods and services
by providing for the distribution of informational materials to visitors.
III. CORN TASSEL COMMITTEE - Maria Calkins, Chairman
Purpose: To organize the Fall community festival which provides a means for local, non-profit
organizations to raise funds for program activities. To conduct a festival which would supply a
market place for local and area artisans and craftsmen.
IV. MASTER CALENDAR COMMITTEE - John Vardeman, Chairman
Purpose: To gather information, organize a calendar, publicize and distribute a master calendar of
local events to the community.
The 1991 North Georgia Conference
of the United Methodist Church was
the largest conference held in
Gainesville this year. The Conference
generated over 11,250 delegate days
and generated an estimated $2.1
million in overall economic impact.
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January, 1992
ECONOMIC
1991 Achievements
Produced a brochure entitled "Summary of Resources for Existing
Industry," an informative booklet aimed toward providing our
existing industries with resources available to assist companies in
improving their production process, penetrating new markets,
exporting, energy audits, etc.
Visited existing industries to gather information to develop a better
existing industry program.
Introduced a series of in-service programs with the Gainesville City
Schools and Hall County Schools for counselors and vocational
teachers to familiarize them with area employers and to provide an
opportunity for employers to introduce their companies to school
personnel. This pilot program will continue in 1992.
Sponsored a public workshop on secondary smoke. The Chamber
became involved with this issue at the request of the Gainesville
City Council for the purpose of gathering information on the issue
and informing the public.
ANDY WALKER
1991 Vice President
Sponsored International Trade Opportunities meeting to brief local
companies on services available through the Georgia Department of
Industry, Trade and Tourism.
Hosted a reception for international businesses in Hall County.
Maintained inventory of available industrial sites and buildings
with state agencies and continued to work on the development of an
additional industrial park for the community.
Responded to inquiries from industrial prospects and hosted 17
prospect visits and community tours.
Participated in the grand opening ceremonies of:
- ZUA Autoparts, Inc., for its $15 million power steering pump
plant in Oakwood. ZUA employs 120 people and began
Northeast Georgia Medical Center's
production this year. The Chamber was recognized for its efforts
Ready
in locating ZUA in Hall County.
To Work
- BBS of America, a German-based wheel manufacturer, which
located its new distribution facility and national headquarters at
Road Atlanta Technology Park.
uses an integrated, multi-level
program to get injured workers
back to work. Ready To Work
includes:
a
thorough evaluation
work conditioning
REACH OVER 1500
(To help patients regain the strength
and endurance lost as a result of injury.)
of Gainesville/Hall County's Top Business Executives
work hardening
by advertising in the
(To allow patients to work under
simulated working conditions)
Horizon
Call 535-3494
For more information, contact
The Rehabilitation Institute
Alisa White, Director of Public Relations, at 532-6206
January, 1992
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DEVELOPMENT
1992 Program of Work
Purpose:
To enhance economic development in
Gainesville and Hall County, with
primary emphasis on existing businesses;
to selectively recruit new industry,
manufacturing and white collar, and to
develop an industrial mix; to continually
assist employment needs and to preserve,
through planned quality growth, the high
quality of economic development that
currently exists in Hall County.
BOB OLIVER
1992 Vice President
1992 COMMITTEES
I. EXISTING BUSINESS COMMITTEE - Neal Booth, Chairman
Purpose: To develop a broad base of support services in the community relative
to economic development and to promote interaction between existing
businesses, the local educational system, local governments and the Chamber to
assure continued quality industrial development and a quality labor force.
Sub-committees: Retail/Small Business Council
Personnel Administrators
Manufacturers and Processors Council
S.C.O.R.E.
Service Businesses
Industrial Businesses
AgriBusiness
II. NEW BUSINESS COMMITTEE - Joe Wood, Jr., Chairman
Purpose: To promote and develop programs to solicit new businesses.
III. RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE -
Frank Simpson, Chairman
Purpose: To provide current information of the availability of commercial and
residential properties. To provide a quarterly report to the Chamber's Board of
Directors on the availability of commercial and residential properties. To find
ways to be helpful to property owners with long term vacancy problems. To
examine the housing situation in our community and recommend solutions for
the provision of affordable, adequate housing.
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January, 1992
GOVERNMENTAL
1991 Achievements
Held quarterly meetings with local governing
Chamber would like to see addressed in the
authorities to promote better community
coming year.
relations.
Participated in the U.S Chamber's regional
Implemented a Governmental Relations Position
meeting in Atlanta for the purpose of building
Paper which encompasses the Chamber's
the National Business Legislative Agenda which
position on legislation and other issues affecting
will be presented to the President in 1992.
local businesses in Gainesville-Hall County.
Hosted an Appreciation Barbecue to honor all
Participated in the U.S. Chamber's Annual
local elected officials, with over 180 people
Meeting in Washington, D.C.
attending.
Hosted a Post Legislative meeting with local
Sponsored a Local Pre-Legislative Forum for our
legislators to discuss accomplishments during
local legislators with more than 150 people
the 1991 session and the issues which the
attending.
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January, 1992
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RELATIONS
1992 Program of Work
Purpose:
To build and maintain productive
partnerships and relationships between
the business community and local, state,
and federal governments; to promote and
open flow of communication between the
Chamber, its members, and governments;
to support legislation and programs that
will further the interests of the free
enterprise system and oppose legislation
that would hinder business development
and the free enterprise system; to act as a
KELLY A. MILES
liaison with other Chamber committees on
1991 & 1992 Vice President
governmental issues.
1992 COMMITTEES
I. LOCAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
Purpose: To promote relations between all Local Governments
for the purpose of enhancing the business environment
throughout the county.
II. STATE AND FEDERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
Purpose: To act as a liaison and to promote partnerships and
relationships between State and Federal governments and the
local business community. This includes attending the U.S.
Chamber's Regional Meeting in Atlanta and the Annual
Meeting in Washington, D.C. in order to confer with our U.S.
Congressmen and Senators.
While in Washington attending the
U.S. Chamber of Commerce Annual
Meeting, our local Chamber delegation
met with Representative Ed Jenkins
and Senator Wyche Fowler to discuss
key issues of concern to our
community.
ED JENKINS
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January, 1992
MEMBERSHIP
1991 Achievements
Reached the highest membership income budget in Chamber history
of $242,500.
Recruited 140 new members.
Increased membership activities by hosting four Business After
Hours, four Business topic breakfasts, the 12th Annual Hackers
Holiday Golf Tournament and three new member orientations.
Coordinated over 22 Ribbon Cuttings and Ground Breakings.
Hosted the "Tribute to America," 83rd Annual Dinner Meeting with
a record 894 guests attending.
Sponsored the 5th Trade Show with over 65 exhibitors and 800
guests attending.
RICHARD A. HUNT
1991 Vice President
WE'RE MAKING THINGS
ALL BETTER.
ou know Lanier Park. You may well have been one of the many
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patients who received medical care at our hospital over the past 14
years. But things are changing at Lanier Park Regional Hospital. We've
embarked on an ambitious new expansion program, with Phase One well
underway. Phase One is a 48,000 square foot addition which includes a new
entrance and lobby, with an elegant two-story atrium, and offices for medical
specialists. The additional office space will be attracting physicians with the
latest medical knowledge and expertise at Lanier Park Regional Hospital,
we're making things all better.
LANIER PARK
REGIONAL HOSPITAL
675 White Sulphur Road (Take exit 7 off I-985)
503-3000
January, 1992
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DEVELOPMENT
1992 Program of Work
Purpose:
To expand the membership of the
Chamber, to foster existing membership
development and to mobilize its resources
towards the achievement of the financial
objectives of the Chamber.
KIT DUNLAP
1992 Vice President
1992 COMMITTEES
I. AMBASSADORS' COMMITTEE - Michele Piucci, Chairman
Purpose: To foster good will and understanding of the Chamber and its programs to existing and
new members.
II. MEMBERSHIP ACTIVITY COMMITTEE - Thomas "Chip" Smallwood, Chairman
Purpose: To create goodwill and to enhance membership through planned social activities and
events.
III. ANNUAL MEETING COMMITTEE - Patti Chambers, Chairman
Purpose: To plan and implement the annual meeting function to be held in January; to plan and
implement a chairmen's reception to be held before the Annual Meeting.
IV. MEMBERSHIP RECRUITMENT COMMITTEE - Sammy Smith, Latrell Simpson, Chairmen
Purpose: To expand the membership of the Chamber, to foster existing membership development
and to mobilize its resources toward the achievement of the Chamber's financial goals.
V. MEMBERSHIP RETENTION COMMITTEE - Lee Chapman, Chairman
Purpose: To maintain the existing membership of the Chamber of Commerce.
Tanes
Over 800 Chamber members enjoyed
the exhibits, networking and
socializing at the 5th Annual Trade
Show.
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January, 1992
RESOURCES & SUPPORT SYSTEMS
1991 Achievements
Prepared a White Paper for presentation to the Board of Directors
which addressed the economic, environmental, educational and
social impacts of a regional airport upon the Northeast Georgia
area. The Chamber endorsed a Regional Airport in Northeast
Georgia in 1991.
Developed a position paper concerning recommended transportation
projects, in order of priority. This position paper was submitted to
and approved by the Board of Directors.
Brought a final report from the Solid Waste Task Force to the
Board of Directors. All recommendations set forth in the Final
Report were approved by the Board of Directors.
Monitored activities of the Corps of Engineers and Congress on the
Reallocation of Lake Lanier and implemented lobbying efforts on a
local, regional, State, and Federal level to protect our interests in
Lake Lanier for recreation and water supply.
AL CREGO
Received update from Georgia's representative in the negotiations
1991 Vice President
with Alabama, Florida, and the Corps concerning the future of Lake
Lanier as it relates to water supply.
Continued its research into ways to encourage water conservation,
i.e., provide public information, recommend and test devices to be
added to existing structures to limit water flow.
Members of the Solid Waste Task
Force Composting subcommittee
visited the RC&D composting
demonstration in north Hall County.
January, 1992
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Past Presidents of the Chamber of Commerce
W. G. Mealor
A. D. Wright
Woodrow Stewart
H. H. Dean
J. Larry Kleckley
Edward H. Shannon, O.D.
B. M. Stallworth
Julian Bloodworth
Joe C. Irvin
Ezra Pilgrim
O.B. Leverett
Carol H. Eure
H. M. Newman
John H. Davis
William T. Mays
B. S. Barker
Carter H. Estes
Benjamin Mike Smith, Ph.D
J. F. Carter
Claude Williams, Jr.
A. C. Wheeler
Frank DeLong, Jr.
George D. Jones
H. H. Hosch
Ed Jared
Charles J. Slay, Jr.
Sandy Beaver
H. W. Wallis
Dale Morris
Sidney O. Smith, Sr.
Edd Travis
George Stump
John Jacobs, Sr.
James Mathis, Sr.
Philip Wilheit
Owen McDermed
Ross Burnes
Russ Moehlich
O. A. Carter
Conrad Romberg
Harold Smith
A. S. Hardy, Sr.
Bill Hennen
Mike Banks
Henry Estes
Don Carter
Roger Bower
M. T. Grimes
Norfleet Johnston
J. Carlyle Cox
Leslie F. Quinlan
Charles Thurmond (2 terms)
Alvin A. Crego
Carl Romberg
Ray McRae
Joanne C. Bagwell
J. Henry Washington
John Jacobs, Jr. (2 terms)
Rich White
Joe Telford
James E. Bates
R. Reppard Bennett
Staff Report
Staff functioned as a team to help coordinate and/or attend more than 100
meetings per month with the Executive Committee, Board of Directors,
Committee Chairmen, volunteers and other local/state/national
organizations. These meetings helped to accomplish the goals and
objectives set forth in the 1991 Program of Work.
Staff attended and participated in national, state and local organizations to
further enhance their ability as Chamber managers and staff personnel.
Those organizations include: Georgia Chamber of Commerce Executives,
Georgia Society of Association Executives, Georgia Industrial Developers
Association, Georgia Executives of Membership Services, Society of
Government Meeting Planners, National Association of Membership
Directors, Southern Industrial Developers Council, United States Chamber
of Commerce and many more.
Greatly intensified public relations efforts by:
- publishing 12 issues of the Horizon;
- generating over 100 press releases for Chamber programs and events (the
Chamber appeared in The Times more than 210 times this year as a
CLIFTON MCDUFFIE
result of these press releases);
Executive Vice President
- producing more than 15 special Chamber brochures and publications;
- appearing 12 times on WDUN's morning radio show to publicize
Chamber programs and issues;
- appearing on the Brenau News Forum to address the Chamber's
Program of Work.
Staff participated in the the annual Board of Directors Planning Retreat
and is committed to the 1992 Program of Work and to making sure all the
changes and additions to the Program of Work are carried out.
As Executive Vice President, I urge you to find the enclosed Committee
Preference Form and chose the area which will be most beneficial to your
community and "join the team" that is working for a better tomorrow.
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January, 1992
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE STAFF
McKemie West, Director of Membership
Development; Sharon Dye, Office Manager;
Betty Howard, Administrative Assistant;
Clifton McDuffie, Executive Vice President;
Sharon Hickman, Information Specialist/
Receptionist; Dwight Hutchins, Director of
Convention & Visitors Bureau; Alisa White,
Director of Public Relations/Assistant
Director of Convention & Visitors Bureau.
1992 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Left to right, Row 1: Richard Hunt, Miller Watkins, Frank Henry. Row 2: Joy Fowler, Al Crego.
Row 3: Kelly Miles, Jack Keener. Row 4: Bert Ayers, Lee Chapman, Fred Kelly. Row 5: Chris
England, Andy Walker, Chuck Matthews. Row 6: Alan Zubay, Kit Dunlap, Reppard Bennett, Jim
Davis. Row 7: Jim West, Clifton McDuffie, Bob Oliver, Hank Goble, Foster Watkins, Joyce
Stephens, Frank Norton, Jr., Sissy Lawson. Not pictured: Philip Wilheit, John Cleveland, Tom
Oliver, John Burd, H. F. Johnson, Joe Hill, Joe Wood, Jr., Eugene Green, Henry House, Frances
Brock, Marcelle Woody, Randall Phillips, Tracy Vardeman.
HORIZON (553-870) is pub-
Gainesville-Hall County
lished monthly by the Gaines-
Chamber of Commerce
ville-Hall County Chamber of
HORIZON
Commerce at 230 E. E. Butler
P.O. Box 374
Gainesville, GA 30503
Parkway, Gainesville, Georgia.
(404) 532-6206
Second class postage is paid
Fax (404) 535-8419
at Gainesville, Georgia 30501.
POSTMASTER: Send address
1992 OFFICERS
President
Miller Watkins
A Report To Chamber Members
changes to P.O. Box 374,
President Elect
Richard Hunt
Gainesville, Georgia 30503.
Treasurer
Frank Henry
Subscription Rate - $3.00 per
V.P. Comm. Dev.
Andy Walker
year.
V.P. Convention & Visitors
Frank Norton, Jr.
V.P. Economic Dev.
Bob Oliver
V.P. Governmental Relations
Kelly Miles
V.P. Membership Dev
Kit Dunlap
Executive V.P
Clifton McDuffie
Editor
Alisa S. White
1992 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Philip Wilheit
Marcelle Woody
Jim West
John Burd
Joyce Stephens
Joe Hill
Robert Thorpe
Foster Watkins
TEN YEARS
Tom Oliver
Alan Zubay
Sissy Lawson
H. F. Johnson
Frances Brock
Al Crego
Eugene Green
Chuck Matthews
Bert Ayers
Randall Phillips
R. Reppard Bennett
Chris England
Fred Kelly
Jack Keener
Joe Wood, Jr.
Henry Goble
Jim Davis
Tracy Vardeman
ACCREDITED
Lee Chapman
Joy Fowler
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Henry House
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
OF THE UNITED STATES