www. reenepublishing.cor 6A Madison Enterprise-Recorder lrouno mason County Friday, December 18, 2009 Chamber Welcomes New Board Members By Michael Curtis Greene Publishing, Inc. The Greater Madison County Chamber of Commerce recently ap- pointed new members to its Board of Directors. Several months ago, the chamber's bylaws were modified to add new board members representing many different facets of the commu- nity. The new board is as follows: Jessica Webb (Florida Virtual School) President Ina Thompson (The Mail Room and Art Source) Vice President Lynette Sirmon (All Realty Services) Secretary/Treasurer Ray Griffin (Citizens State Bank) - Past President Mayor Ernestine Kinsey (Town of Lee) Deanna Hames (Lake Park of Madison) A. D. Kinsey (Madison Sports Grill) Brent Whitman (Madison Engineering) Charles Maultsby (Florida Plywood) Commissioner Roy Ellis (Madison County Board of County Commissioners) Commissioner Myra Valentine - (City of Madison) Councilman Ronald Poppell (City of Greenville) Kim Scarboro (NFCC, Coordinator of College Advancement) Mickie Salter will serve in an Advisory capacity Executive Director Ted Ens- minger was pleased to announce the additions, remarking that the compo- sition of the chamber board repre- sents all parts of the community it serves. Administrative Office Manag- er Cindy Vees joined Ensminger in welcoming the new members. Ensminger and Vees have been on a non-stop run over the past few months, organizing and delivering numerous successful events, while ex- panding membership significantly. And now their attention is turned to getting the office prepared for a move to its new location at 248 SW Range Avenue. The chamber will be closed from Dec. 21 to Jan. 4., at which time the public is warmly invited to drop by and share a cup of coffee. The Greater Madison County Chamber of Commerce can be reached at (850) 973-2788. Call daily for -r membership or vendor information Michael Curtis can be reached at michael@greenepublishing.com. City of Madison Commissioner Jim Catron (left) dropped by the chamber at their new location to wish Executive Director Ted Ensminger (right) and Admin- istrative Office Manager Cindy Vees happy holidays and congratulations on their expansion. LATMA Academy Celebrates Sixth Anniversary Gala Raising up a nation and loving it! "E-D-U-C-A-T-I-O-N" was the word of the evening at the sixth anniversary celebration of LAT- MA Christian Academy. Students and parents, along with staff and special guests, enjoyed music, sermonettes and a unique presen- tation from invited speakers. Pastor and Principal Emily Spencer hosted the event with her customary charisma, which all who meet her agree is as con- tagious as her smile. Joining in- vited singers and ministers, Spencer organized the unique presentation that featured nine speakers who were asked to make a presentation using words that begin with the letter as- signed him or her. The combined letters then spelled the word "EDU- CATION." The presenters in- cluded several locals, no- tably Pastor Delvin Boatman, Jerome Wyche, Sheriff Ben Stewart and Michael Curtis. The showcase concluded with several common messages emerging. Education is both spiritually and academically rewarding. Biblical studies are an essential component of an education. We are all citizens and should share a desire for the common good of America. Students are ultimately responsible for his or her education and future. It takes community support to properly educate children. Bishop Wade McCrae of Greater Union Cathedral in Val- dosta, Ga. gave the gala address, reinforcing strong pastoral mes- sages offered earlier by Boatman, Rev Norris Barr, Minister Alice Robinson, Minister Arthur Roberson, Minister Ruby Barr and Pastor Joe Troope, who also took part in the featured presen- tation. Other special moments in- cluded a wonderful music min- istry, a delicious waited dinner and young readers reciting ex- cerpts from books and poetry. Student Body President Stephanie Watts also addressed the audience, delivering the call to order and welcoming remarks. Spencer closed by extending blessings and appreciation to all. LATMA Christian Academy can be reached at (850) 973-2359, or online at ileadthe- way@hotmail.com. Those seek- ing to provide a love offering to support the program, or just to of- fer an encouraging note, simply call or email Emma Hart for more information. Greene Publishing, Inc. Photo By Michael Curtis, December 12, 2009 Seniors Kendall Pride (left) and Bobby Williams (right) look to graduation and beyond, as graduating seniors at LATMA Christian Academy. Pastor and Principal Emily Spencer directs the unique curriculum that is entering its sixth year. SChamber 6 RATT Pact To Host Christmas Reception Evening Includes Encore Performance of the Live Mannequins of Madison County This Saturday December 19, the Greater Madison County Chamber of Commerce and The Rural Area The- atrical Troupe (RATT Pact) will host an evening of music, entertainment, Christmas snacks and cheerful re- freshments during the 3rd Annual Downtown Madison Christmas Cele- bration. The free event is open to all and will run from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. Back by popular demand, the Live Mannequins of Madison County will be on hand throughout the evening making themselves available for pho- tographs. The Mannequins, presented by the RATT Pact, were a big hit on the evening of December 5 during the 3rd Annual Light Up Madison Christmas Celebration. Festivities will take place at the new office location for the Greater Madison County Chamber of Com- merce & Tourism, which is 248 SW Range Avenue, downtown Madison. For additional information, contact the Chamber at 973-2788. Visit Our New Showroom & Design Center Today For Your Free Building Consultation & Estimate! Building Custom Homes In South Georgia and North Florida HOMES