The Education Committee in partnership with
Cobb EMC recognized retiring educators
from the Cherokee County School District by
donating funds to the Sequoyah Regional
Library System. The funds will be used to
purchase books for all five library branches
located around the county.

Pictured (L to R): Susan White,
Director, Sequoyah Regional Library System
receives the donation for books from
Mark Goddard, Cobb EMC and
Chamber Board Chair; and Kay Anderson,
Cobb EMC Area Director.

The goal of the Chamber's Partners In Education (PIE) program is to provide support to students in Cherokee County. Currently, through the PIE program, more than 200 businesses are working with local schools to enhance the educational opportunities of students.

Partnering can take many forms, and range from monetary contributions to volunteer support. A partnership can be as simple as agreeing to read to a kindergarten class or as in depth as raising money to help build a new school playground. All activities of businesses and schools should meet educationally sound goals that have been established by both parties through a "Partnership Agreement". To become a Partner In Education, click on the link above to the application.

Partner Perks:
Each May outstanding partners are recognized at the Chamber's Good Morning Cherokee Breakfast. Awards are given to partners and schools that demonstrate continued dedication to students in Cherokee County.

The PARTNERS e-newsletter is distributed quarterly to provide Chamber Member businesses, partner schools, and education committee liaisons with information about current events, new partnership ideas, education committee meeting dates, and much more. Click here to view the most current copy of PARTNERS.

PIE is a joint venture between the Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce and the Cherokee County School District.

Principal For A Day-- The Education Committee assists in coordinating the annual "Principal For A Day" program. Every fall business leaders volunteer to be the "Principal For A Day" in each of Cherokee's public schools. Through the program volunteers gain insight into the daily challenges faced by educators and administrators. The 11th Annual "Principal For A Day" is scheduled for Wednesday, October 27, 2010.