Events for January 2015
Walton Area Chamber of Commerce
Oct 27 - Jan 1    New Year's Eve Fireworks & Dinner Cruise on SOLARIS Yacht in Sandestin
Ring in the New Year in true Destin-style on the SOLARIS yacht, with three decks of indoor and outdoor fun. Enjoy five incredible courses for dinner, a champagne toast, live entertainment and party favors. Fireworks can be viewed in every direction as the SOLARIS cruises the sparkling local waters. Make the night even more perfect by staying on property at the all-inclusive Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort. Reservations required online at www.SunQuestCruises.com or by calling 850.650.2519.
Date: October 27, 2014
Time: 8:00 PM - 12:30 AM
Website: http://www.SunQuestCruises.com
Location: SunQuest Cruises SOLARIS Yacht in Sandestin
Contact: Reservations required online at www.SunQuestCruises.com or by calling 850.650.2519.
EMail: info@sunquestcruises.com
Date/Time Details: Wednesday, Decemeber 31 from 8 pm to 12:30 am
Jan 1    Monthly Wine Tasting at 4C BBQ
Join us each month for a taste of wines from all over the world. Tasting includes wines, education, snacks and plenty of laughs! All for only $5
Date: January 1, 2015
Time: 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Website: http://www.4cbbq.com
Location: 4C BBQ Family Restaurant 1045 US Hwy. 331 South DeFuniak Springs, FL 32435
Contact: Teresa Ford
EMail: fourcbbq@gmail.com
Date/Time Details: First Thursday of each month at 6:00 pm
Fees/Admission: $5
Jan 6    WACC DeFuniak Springs Area Council
Calendar of Events 2015 - Plan your work and work your plan.
Date: January 6, 2015
Time: 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Website: http://www.waltonareachamber.com
Location: Walton Area Chamber of Commerce DeFuniak Springs Office
95 Circle Drive
DeFuniak Springs, FL 32435
Contact: Mitzie @ 850-892-3191
EMail: mitzie@waltonareachamber.com
Date/Time Details: January 6, 2015
Jan 7    Power of Business Luncheon

Mentor Appreciation Luncheon and Graduation of the Spring IMPACT Class.

We invite you to hear our extraordinary guest speaker, Sandy Bartow.  Sandy is an outstanding business woman with many great accomplishments.
She is president of the Jacksonville Chamber Foundation, Inc., a 501(c) 3 organization. The Foundation funds workforce development, leadership and entrepreneurial education programs in support of long-term regional prosperity. Sandy is also vice president of the Entrepreneurial Growth Division at the JAX Chamber. Sandy is also a Jacksonville Business Journal 2006 Women of Influence Honoree and received the individual mentor award at the 2007 Jacksonville Business Journal's Mosaic Awards.




Sponsored By Terry's Air Conditioning and Appliance Service
Date: January 7, 2015
Time: 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort in the AZALEA Ballroom (located upstairs at the Baytowne Conference Center, above the Magnolia Ballroom - adjacent to Grand Sandestin)
Contact: 850-267-0683
EMail: marianne@waltonareachamber.com
Date/Time Details: 11:00 am - 11:30 am- IMPACT Class will meet in the Jasmine Room for pre-reception to receive certificates.
11:30 am - 1:00 pm- Luncheon


 
Fees/Admission: $25 per member
$35 per non member
Jan 8    Covenant Hospice Alzheimer's Support Group

Alzheimer's Support Group Monthly Meeting

Date: January 8, 2015
Time: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Location:

Covenant Hospice Support Center
(Iron Horse Building)
1147 Hwy 90 W
DeFuniak Springs, FL 32435

Contact: Carolyn Williams, Facilitator (850) 598-1057 or AFS 866-478-7790
Date/Time Details: Light Refreshments Provided
Jan 13    Walton County Board of County Commissioners
Date: January 13, 2015
Time: 4:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Location: Santa Rosa Beach Courthouse Annex
Jan 15    Business After Hours
This months Business After Hours is sponsored by Poppy's Seafood Factory. Mark your calendars and make sure you drop by for a fantastic evening of networking and fellowship with other chamber members!
 
Date: January 15, 2015
Time: 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Location: Poppy's Seafood Factory in Baytowne.
138 Fisherman's CV
Miramar Beach, FL
Contact: Kristy Golden
EMail: kristy@waltonareachamber.com
Date/Time Details: 5:30 PM- 7:30 PM
Fees/Admission: 2 free drink tickets for Chamber Members.
Jan 21    (WCHIP) Walton Community Health Improvement Partnership Meeting
The Walton Community Health Improvement Partnership (WCHIP) is an active group of agencies, organizations, businesses, and community members who are committed to improving the health of Walton County residents. Throughout Walton County our goal is to: 1. Improve health behaviors. 2. Increase use of screening services, preventative services and/or primary care services. 3. Increase awareness of local resources.
Date: January 21, 2015
Time: 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Location: Florida Department of Health Walton County 362 Hwy 83, DeFuniak Springs, FL 32433
Contact: Laura L. Brazell, R.N.,BS HCA Register Nursing Consultant (850) 892-8040 ext 1163
EMail: laura.brazell@flhealth.gov
Date/Time Details: January 21, 2015, 9:00 am to 11:00 am
Fees/Admission: None
Jan 22    Annual Gala & 90th Anniversary Celebration
Join us at our year end Gala to help us commend the accomplishments of 2014  and celebrate the upcoming  90th Anniversary of the Walton Area Chamber of Commerce.
We are very pleased to have Chris Meade as our keynote Speaker. Chris Mead is senior vice president of the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives, an organization representing 1,200 local, state, and regional chambers of commerce.  He also is executive director of the foundation affiliated with ACCE, Community Growth Educational Foundation (CGEF).  His previous experience includes economic development and other consulting, publishing newsletters on international trade, and serving as vice president of the Council for Urban Economic Development (now the International Economic Development Council).

Chris holds an MBA degree from Stanford University and a BA degree in English from Oberlin College.


Enjoy live entertainment by Chris Alverado while networking.
 
Date: January 22, 2015
Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Location: Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort
Azalea Ballroom
Contact: Mary Huey
EMail: mary@waltonareachamber.com
Date/Time Details: January 22
5:00 PM - 8:30 PM
5:00-6:00 VIP Reception (VIP Table Sponsors & Chamber Board)
6:00-8:30 Networking/Dinner (General Membership)
7:15-8:30 Program

Cash Bar
Fees/Admission: $1000 VIP and Corporate Table
$65 Chamber Member
$95 Member to Be

Cash Bar
Jan 26    WACC DeFuniak Springs Area Council Quarterly Networking Luncheon
Walton Area Chamber of Commerce DeFuniak Springs Area Council Quarterly Networking Luncheon
Where do you want to go?  Who do you need to meet?  Roadmap for 2015
Date: January 26, 2015
Time: 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Website: http://www.waltonareachamber.com
Location: McLain's Family Steakhouse
622 Hugh Adams Road
DeFuniak Springs, FL 32435
 
Contact: Mitzie (850) 892-3191
EMail: mitzie@waltonareachamber.com
Date/Time Details: 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Fees/Admission: $15 for Chamber Members
$20 Non-Members of the Chamber
Jan 27    Walton County Board of Commissioners
Date: January 27, 2015
Time: 9:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Location: DeFuniak Springs Courthouse
Jan 27    WACC DeFuniak Springs Office Member Appreciation Open House
Please join us in our DeFuniak Springs Office for Member Appreciation Day.  We value YOU!
Date: January 27, 2015
Time: 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Website: http://www.waltonareachamber.com
Location: WACC Office
95 Circle Drive
DeFuniak Springs, FL 32435
Contact: Mitzie (850) 892-3191
EMail: mitzie@waltonareachamber.com
Date/Time Details: Tuesday, January 27, 2015
11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Fees/Admission: Free
Jan 27    Ribbon Cutting
Join us for the Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening of Keller Williams newest location.  A silent auction will be held to benefit Children in Crisis.  Food and adult beverages will be offered.
Date: January 27, 2015
Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Location: 3925 West County Hwy 30A, Suite B
Santa Rosa Beach
Contact: 850-267-0683
EMail: marianne@waltonareachamber.com
Date/Time Details: Tuesday, January 27
5 - 7 p.m.
Ribbon Cutting at 5:30
Jan 29    7:30 am Shift-Walton Area Chamber Member Appreciation Breakfast
90th Anniversary Member Appreciation Breakfast.
This is for the primary reps or designated members.  Please call the office for more information.




 
7:30 am Shift
Walton Area Chamber would like to show our appreciation to all of our members.Hosted by Walton Area Chamber Board of Directors.
Don't miss out on this fun appreciation breakfast.  You must pre register for a time to attend. 
Date: January 29, 2015
Time: 7:30 AM - 8:15 AM
Location: Tops'l Beach & Racquet Resort 
9011 HWY 98 W
Miramar Beach, FL 32550
Contact: Walton Area Chamber
EMail: marianne@waltonareachamber.com
Date/Time Details: There will be 3 time slots- 
7:30-8:15 am cst
8:30-9:15 am cst.
9:30-10:15 am cst.
Fees/Admission: Free to Chamber Primary Members with registration..
When registering please make sure your register for the time you would prefer.

Registration will close Wednesday, January 28, 2014
Jan 29    8:30 am Shift- Walton Area Chamber Member Appreciation Breakfast
90th Anniversary Member Appreciation Breakfast
This is for the primary reps.  Please call the office for more information.
 
8:30 am Shift
Walton Area Chamber would like to show our appreciation to all of our members.Hosted by Walton Area Chamber Board of Directors.
Don't miss out on this fun appreciation breakfast.  You must pre register to attend. 
Date: January 29, 2015
Time: 8:30 AM - 9:15 AM
Location: Tops'l Beach & Racquet Resort 
9011 HWY 98 W
Miramar Beach, FL 32550
Contact: Walton Area Chamber
EMail: marianne@waltonareachamber.com
Date/Time Details: There will be 3 time slots- 
7:30-8:15 am cst
8:30-9:15 am cst.
9:30-10:15 am cst.
Fees/Admission: Free to Chamber Primary Members with registration.
When registering please make sure your register for the time you would prefer.

Registration will close Wednesday, January 28, 2014
Jan 29    9:30 am Shift- Walton Area Chamber Member Appreciation Breakfast
90th Anniversary Member Appreciation Breakfast
This is for the primary reps.  Please call the office for more information.
 
9:30 am Shift
Walton Area Chamber would like to show our appreciation to all of our members.Hosted by Walton Area Chamber Board of Directors.
Don't miss out on this fun appreciation breakfast.  You must pre register to attend. 
Date: January 29, 2015
Time: 9:30 AM - 10:15 AM
Location: Tops'l Beach & Racquet Resort 
9011 HWY 98 W
Miramar Beach, FL 32550
Contact: Walton Area Chamber
EMail: marianne@waltonareachamber.com
Date/Time Details: There will be 3 time slots- 
7:30-8:15 am cst
8:30-9:15 am cst.
9:30-10:15 am cst.
Fees/Admission: Free to Chamber Primary Members with registration..
When registering please make sure your register for the time you would prefer.
Registration will close Wednesday, January 28, 2014
Jan 29    Wedding/Event Council Meeting
The Wedding/Event Council will meet for a networking/planning meeting this Thursday afternoon at Surfside Resort.  Please make every effort to attend if you are on the council as we will be continuing to work on our directory for the website and discuss the "Destination Wedding" package.
Date: January 29, 2015
Time: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Location: 1096 Scenic Gulf Drive 
Miramar, FL  32550

Enter Lobby and go upstairs or take the elevator.  
Date/Time Details: 4 - 6 pm.
Fees/Admission: Cash Bar and Appetizers