Chamber Chat: Jan. 27

Spotlight gives attention to special cause

Corning Chamber of Commerce's member spotlight is on The American Cancer Society located at 754 Mangrove Ave. in Chico; ph. 342-4567.

The chamber would like to highlight one of the society's programs which is coming up soon, the "Daffodil Days Program," which raises funds and hope for all people facing cancer.

The American Cancer Society message is:

"This long-standing fundraising campaign celebrates the Society's mission to eliminate cancer as a life-threatening disease by offering daffodils to donors in appreciation for their contribution. Everyone from school children to corporate CEOs have the power to make a difference for cancer patients and their families. By giving daffodils, we have the power to give hope.

As the first flower of spring, the daffodil is the American Cancer Society's symbol of hope.

A 10" oatmeal-colored Boyds ™ by Enesco plush bear, named Birthdays R. Hope, has been created exclusively for the American Cancer Society's Daffodil Days to help communicate that a world with less cancer is a world with more birthdays. "Bear and a Bunch" can be ordered for a donation of $25 and sent along with a bouquet of 10 daffodils.

In addition, you can purchase a bunch for $10, a bunch in a Sunshine vase for $20, or two bunches in a Vision vase for $35.

The last day to place an advanced order is Feb. 26; the daffodils and "Bear and a Bunch" products will be distributed March 24. Dollars raised through Daffodil Days campaign will help the American Cancer Society fund cancer research, provide up-to-date cancer information and education, and provide services that improve the quality of life for patients and their families".

For more information about Daffodil Days contact the American Cancer Society at (530) 342-4567, (prompt 3).

Chamber dinner shares plans of hope

The Chamber's annual installation dinner was held Saturday, at the Veteran's Memorial Hall. One hundred and fourteen dinners were served to business members, candidates and individuals. The theme this year was "Decade of Hope" and President Barbara Landavazo spoke of the need to have hope and how we must "move forward with purpose."

The Chamber would like to thank Lin Lima of "Dream, Themes and Schemes" for a wonderful dinner and Sonja Akers, a chamber director, for providing the lovely decorations.

Congratulations to Don and Connie Massie of Corning Medical Associates, who won Business of the Year 2009, and Bud Gott, winner of the Chamber's Hometown Hero 2009 award. Both received plaques from the Chamber and certificates from the offices of State Senator, Sam Aanestad, Representative Wally Herger, and Assemblyman Jim Nielsen that was presented by Doug LaMalfa on Neilsen's behalf. 

Getting rid of e-waste

Saturday, there will be an opportunity at an e-waste collection event for you to get rid of old TVs, computers, monitors, printer, microwave ovens, VCR and DVD players, and other small electronic waste for free. You may bring your items to the Corning Transportation Center parking lot, corner of Third and Solano Streets between 8 a.m. and noon.

Win a tahoe trip during marriage seminar

New Life Assembly will be holding a marriage seminar, "Building an Emotionally Healthy Marriage, Feb. 12-14. The seminar begins Friday, at 5:30 p.m. with a meal and teachings. Saturday's teachings from 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. includes three meals.

There will be a giveaway weekend for one couple at a Tahoe Resort. Tickets are $75 per couple. For tickets and details, call 824-3426.

Information submitted by Valanne Cardenas, manager of the Corning Chamber of Commerce. Contact her at 824-5550 or corningchamber@sbcglobal.net.