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FCBPA Christmas After Hours

Thursda,y December 11th, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m Location To Be Announced

Tickets now available, $10 per person

Agenda:

Agenda
4-5	Mix & Mingle
5-6	*Introduce 2009 FCBPA President and Board
	*Recognize all new 2008 Members
	*Presentation of Annual Claude C. Myers Lifetime Achievement Award
	* Special Recognition and Presentation to the City of Knoxville Fire Department, Station 15
6-7	Social Hour Hor's doeuvres and refreshments, entertainment and Reverse Raffle Drawing

RSVP to (865) 237-9813, or email memberservices@fountaincitybusiness.com.

Limited number of tickets will be available at the door

Claude C. Myers Lifetime Achievement award

Nominations now being accepted for the Claude C. Myers Lifetime Achievement award. Please forward your nominations to us.

Thank You

Thank you to Christine Beatty, Business Coach Estrada Strategies and owner, Custom Career Builders. Christine was our November "Lunch & Learn" guest speaker. Topic: 7 Core Disciplines of Business, helping businesses learn how to develop themselves and recognize where they may have gaps. More about Christine:

Christine Beatty, a principal in Custom Career Builders and a Desert Storm Veteran, trains/coaches business owners in communication skills. With a Rutgers University pharmacy degree, master's in HR management from Troy State University, Christine managed 48 CVS stores, generated $36 million in annual sales, was twice recognized for customer service and profit, and managed pharmacist HR and professional relations for 400 stores and 9 schools for pharmacy. Christine became a business owner in 2005 when she opened Custom Career Builders. The Entrepreneur's Source and by Estrada Strategies recognized her for business metrics and business culture. www..estradastrategies.com

Next Meeting

January meeting will be held on January 14th, 2009 featuring special guest speaker, Sam Venable, storyteller, humorist and Knoxville News Sentinel Columnist.

Sign in will begin at 11:45 with lunch and program promptly at noon. Meetings are held at the Lion's Club Building in Fountain City Park. Lunch, $10...cash or check please. RSVP one week prior to memberservices@fountaincitybusiness.com or by phoning Association President, Debbie Hodge at 237-9813

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