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Leadership Pike Crawfish Boil Fundraiser

“Every class gives one $1,000 scholarship to each high school in the area — Charles Henderson High School, Pike County High School, Goshen High School and Pike Liberal Arts School,” said Chamber President Jenniffer Barner. “That’s what
the Crawfish Boil is raising money for.” Tickets to the event may be purchased from any Leadership Pike Class member or at the Chamber office.

“The public is invited,” Barner said. “The cost is $25 per person or $40 per couple, and that gets two drinks and a plate.”

Johnny Barron and the Waterfall Band will provide entertainment, and the food will be a variety of Cajun treats. Attendees can also purchase official Crawfish Boil T-shirts for $10 each. “The class is looking forward to the event and would love to have your sup-port,” Barner said.

Barner said the Leadership Pike Class is composed of leaders from the Pike County community. “Leadership Pike is a program of the Chamber of Commerce that educates up- and-coming leaders on what we have here in Pike County,” she said. “We have 10 classes once a month, and we have field trips to (different events in the community). It helps them get acquainted with the community and use their talents in ways they might not have done otherwise. This year’s emphasis is on volunteering.” The 2007-08 Leadership Pike Class includes: Lindsay Hooper, president, Troy University alumni; Ashlee Henderson, secretary, Wachovia Securities L.L.L./ A.G. Edwards; Alan Gunter, Lockheed Martin; Alicia Bookout, Troy University Athletics; Brian Davis, 1st National Bank; Brian Chandler, City of Troy Utilities; Semelia Williamson, Trojan Home Medical; Carol Baker, Lockheed Martin; Cissy Agboatwala, Troy Bank & Trust; Linda Faust, City of Brundidge; Jennifer Hornsby, Pike County Board of Education; Julius Shanks, Troy City Board of Education; Trudi Mallard, Regions Bank; and Justin McLendon, Southeast Alabama Electric Cooperative.

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The 2007-08 Leadership Pike Class includes: Lindsay Hooper, president, Troy University alumni; Ashlee Henderson, secretary, Wachovia Securities L.L.L./A.G. Edwards; Alan Gunter, Lockheed Martin; Alicia Bookout, Troy University Athletics; Brian Davis, 1st National Bank; Brian Chandler, City of Troy Utilities; Samelia Williamson, Trojan Home Medical; Carol Baker, Lockheed Martin; Cissy Agboatwala, Troy Bank & Trust; Linda Faust, City of Brundidge; Jennifer Hornsby, Pike County Board of Education; Julius Shanks, Troy City Board of Education; Trudi Mallard, Regions Bank; and Justin McLendon, Southeast

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Candidates to Speak at "Eggs & Issues by Holli Keaton the Messenger Chamber members will have the chance to talk "issues" over breakfast with local candidates.On May 13th, the Pike County Chamber of Commerce will hold a breakfast where candidates for the states Second Congressional District and Pike County Comission will attend. "Our plan is to invite all the federal candidates running for our district and those running for the Pike County Commission," said Jenniffer Barner, president of the Pike County Chamber of Commerce."Eggs & Issues," as the breakfast will be called, will be held at the chamber's office. Candidates will have the opportunity to individually address their platforms, and attendees will have a chance to ask questions. "They will get to go in front of the chamber members and talk about their platforms," Barner said. "They will get to tell why they should be elected or re-elected." Barner said this event is something that the chamber holds during years with local elections. While she said she was unsure at this time if all the candidates will be able to attend, they will all be invited. "If their schedule permits, they'll be here," said Leigh Ann Windham, member ship director for the Piek County Chamber of Commerce. Barner said any event the chamber holds with elected officials or candidates has successful turnouts. "Anytime we ask elected officials to come out and speak, the event is usually pretty successful," Barner said. In fact, the chamber's annual banquet, held in March, with a state of the county address, had a waiting list of guests who wished to attend, Barner said.