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Foundation lays new year plans
 | | The Bath County Chamber Board of Directors has announced that Melinda Nichols has been promoted from office manager to the position of director for the Bath County Chamber of Commerce. She joined the chamber in August 2005 and has been instrumental in its continued successful operations. said Bath chamber board president Pete Minetree. "Without her supervision, few if any of the activities sponsored by the chamber would be possible," he said. "The membership has continued to grow at the rate of about ten percent each year, largely as a result of her efforts. Each month approximately 550 people visit the chamber offices, and without exception they leave impressed with the service provided by our staff and the variety of things our county has to offer. Her relationship with everyone in the business community, county government, and our visitors is exceptional. This promotion to director recognizes not only her dedication but also the impressive increase in the scope of chamber activities and growth, as well as expectations for future expansion." Nichols lives in Bacova Junction with her husband, Mark, and her three children, Holly, Christopher and Faith. (Photo courtesy Bath County Chamber of Commerce) |
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LEXINGTON - The Rockbridge Area Community Foundation will hold its annual meeting and reception on Nov. 15. The public is invited. The meeting will be held between 5:30-7 p.m. in the home of the Rev. and Mrs. David Cox, 106 Lee Avenue, Lexington.
Refreshments will be served and a short program will outline the current operation of the foundation and plans for the coming year. The foundation currently has assets of more than $729,000. Also at the meeting, grants will be awarded to 10 local not-for-profit organizations.
The Rockbridge Area Community Foundation serves the residents of Rockbridge and Bath counties, and its board is made up of residents who represent different areas of the community. It not only awards grants, but acts as the savings account for the community. Organizations can set up endowment within the foundation strengthening their financial position for the future. During the first half of this year the foundation netting 16.3 percent return on its investments. The foundation also gives the stability of a professionally run investment portfolio, which demonstrates to their donors and possible grant making foundations due diligence and understanding of financial stability. The foundation also offers annuities to individuals who wish certain organizations to receive money after their death. For more information contact Woody Sadler at (540) 463-6379.
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