Matthews Named Chamber’s Office and Tourism Manager

After three years as the Administrative Assistant, Misty Matthews has been named Office and Tourism Manager for the Yadkin Valley Chamber of Commerce.

At its May meeting, the Chamber’s Executive Committee approved Matthews for the newly created position with the Chamber. Chamber Chair Mike Hester said, “This new Chamber management position is a result of the changes in duties and responsibilities within our Chamber office. A successful Chamber is a reflection of its business community and with the growth in the tourism industry; the Executive Committee felt it was time for us to create a tourism-oriented position.”

Matthews will continue to operate the Visitors’ Center at the Chamber office in Downtown Elkin and serve as staff support for the Chamber Board and President/CEO. In her new position she will operate the Jonesville Welcome Center, supervise the Center’s evening and week-end staff and take a greater role in representing our community in regional and statewide tourism initiatives.

Chamber President/CEO, Laurette Leagon said, “Misty is the type of person that is meant for Chamber work. She has the personality that is very welcoming to our visitors and she has a deep affection for the success of our local businesses. This promotion is certainly good for Misty, but I think it’s even better for the Chamber.”

Matthews says she looks forward to the added responsibilities. “I have a wonderful staff in place at the Jonesville Welcome Center, and I will call upon on their knowledge and expertise to make sure we are doing all we can to make our visitors feel welcome and want to return again and again to the Yadkin Valley.”

Chamber’s Annual Golf Tournament is Thursday, June 19, 2008 at Cedarbrook Country Club

Tournament Itinerary
8:30-Round One Shotgun Start
11:30 to 1:30- Lunch at Clubhouse
1:30– Round Two Shotgun Start
5:30- Social Hour & Awards Ceremony
Prizes will be awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place in four flights
Pricing is $280.00 per foursome. Registration fee includes: green fees, golf cart rental, goody bags, a golf shirt compliments of Phillips- Van Heusen, snacks, sodas and adult leisure beverages during play and lunch.
Please select your preferred Tee Time ____8:30 a.m. ____1:30 p.m.

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Select one: My check is enclosed______

Please bill my credit card ____ Select one: MasterCard, Visa, American Express

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___ number of Golfers @ per golfer $70_____
___ number of Mulligans @ $5.00 (maximum 2 Mulligans per golfer )________

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Please send completed registration form and payment to: Yadkin Valley Chamber of Commerce, P.O. Box 496 , Elkin, NC 28621 or by fax to: 336-526-1879, Questions? Call 336-526-1111
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