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Update from the Legislature (6/30/2009)
by Representative Frank Iler
The first full week in the NC House of Representatives has confirmed two great lessons that I was warned about by Representative Bonner Stiller as he departed. One, look for the motivation behind a bill and follow the money. Second, the title of a bill may not tell what's in the bill. Two controversial bills that passed the House last week prove the truth behind these statements.
First, Senate Bill 526, the School Violence Prevention Act or the "bullying bill" will not only not prevent violence or reduce bullying, it may increase it. This legislation creates special classes of victims, contains no punishment for bullies, and opens up teachers, administrators, and school boards to more lawsuits. An alternative bill offered by the minority party would have reduced all bullying and an amendment would have provided punishment for bullies, but both were voted down by most of the majority party. This law, if signed by the Governor,...
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2009 State Games of North Carolina Opening Ceremonies set for Friday, June 19 (6/15/2009)
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. – The opening ceremonies for the 2009 State Games of North Carolina are set for Friday, June 19 at the U.S. National Whitewater Center in Charlotte. The ceremonies, which will begin at 7 p.m. and end at approximately 8:15 p.m., will include a Parade of Athletes, entertainment and the official lighting of the cauldron.
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Pioneer Strategies’ President addresses Lower Cape Fear DOVIA chapter (6/10/2009)
Frank Williams, president and founder of Pioneer Strategies, addressed the quarterly meeting of the Lower Cape Fear chapter of DOVIA (Directors of Volunteers in Agencies) on Tuesday, June 9. Williams, who discussed Leveraging the Internet to Promote Your Organization, was also the guest speaker at DOVIA's first quarter meeting in March.
"The Internet has radically changed the way we market and conduct business, and this trend will only continue," says Williams. "This leaves businesspeople and organizational leaders who have not yet embraced the Internet as a marketing tool with a choice: embrace and leverage the Internet as a central component of their marketing efforts, or be left behind by those who do. My goal during this talk was to provide attendees with insight into ways they can leverage the Internet to effectively and efficiently promote their organizations and stay in touch with key publics."
"Frank Williams' talk was...
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Leland Garden Club to hold first meeting on Tuesday, June 16 (6/10/2009)
LELAND, NC -- The newly-formed Leland Garden Club will hold its organizational meeting on Tuesday, June 16 at 6:30 p.m. at the Leland Town Hall, located at 102 Town Hall Drive. The Leland Garden Club is sponsored by the Town’s Parks & Recreation Department. The Town of Leland is seeking individuals interested in taking an active role in the Garden Club. There is no cost to participate.
"This is an opportunity for all of Leland’s gardeners to come together to work on a variety of beautification projects in the area and help the Town plan a potential community garden," says Niel Brooks, the Town’s Manager of Parks, Recreation & Environmental Programs. "We invite all interested parties to attend the first meeting of the Leland Garden Club on June 16."
For more information, contact Niel Brooks at 910-332-4818 or nbrooks@townofleland.com. ...
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North Brunswick Chamber of Commerce elects new officers, board members (6/2/2009)
LELAND, N.C. – The North Brunswick Chamber of Commerce recently elected new officers and six new board members, all of whom will take office July 1. The officers were elected by the Board of Directors at its June 1 meeting, while the new board members were elected in May by the Chamber’s general membership. Five of the new board members were elected to three-year terms, and the sixth was elected to an unexpired two-year term.
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Rep. Bonner Stiller to resign effective June 15, Star News reports (6/2/2009)
The Wilmington Star-News is reporting that State Representative Bonner Stiller, a Brunswick County Republican, will resign his seat effective June 15.
According to the article as well as other sources, 7th District Chairman Frank Iler is the likely frontrunner for the seat. Iler, who lives in Oak Island, is immediate past chairman of the Brunswick County GOP. Brunswick County GOP executive committee members who live in the district will vote on a replacement, who must then be approved by Gov. Perdue. ...
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Brunswick County entrepreneurs invited to participate in BCC study (5/4/2009)
BOLIVIA, NC — Brunswick Community College’s Small Business Center is conducting a study on entrepreneurship in Brunswick County.
As part of this study, the center plans to meet with entrepreneurs to understand their businesses and the overall climate in the area so that the community can better serve the small business owner. No financial information will be asked and the business owner will remain anonymous. The responses will be published as an aggregate report to help community agencies develop strategies based on the information obtained through the interviews. Entrepreneurs who participate will be provided with a copy of the results.
If you are interested in participating, please contact Sharon Mariaca via e-mail at mariaca@aol.com
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North Brunswick Chamber of Commerce concert features The Buckinghams (5/4/2009)
LELAND, NC — The North Brunswick Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring a concert the weekend of June 20 featuring The Buckinghams.
The weekend’s events begin with a party for VIP ticket holders Friday night, June 19 at Murray Art & Frame. The concert will be held Saturday, June 20 at 7:30 p.m. at the Odell Williamson Auditorium on the campus of Brunswick Community College.
VIP tickets are $45 each and general admission is $25 per ticket. Because Chamber officials anticipate a sellout, those interested in attending should purchase tickets in advance.
For more information on tickets and sponsorships, visit
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Leland Applebees among Apple Gold Group's top fundraisers for Jimmy V Foundation (4/29/2009)
Courtesy of Cape Fear Business News
RALEIGH, N.C. — The Apple Gold Group, franchisee of Applebee’s restaurants in North Carolina, Oklahoma and Arkansas, recently announced that its 3rd annual March fundraising program in its North Carolina restaurants for The V Foundation for Cancer Research raised more than $118,000, a 55% increase from last year. Applebees' Leland location was among the top fundraising restaurants.
An expansion of The V Foundation’s 8th Annual “Show Your Spirit®” Campaign, Apple Gold’s fundraising program tasked Apple Gold Group’s 51 Applebee’s restaurants throughout North Carolina to raise as much money as possible between March 1 and the Final Four Championship. Applebee’s guests were invited to donate $1 to the cause. In return, guests were...
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Brunswick County Young Republicans launch new Web site (4/27/2009)
 BOLIVIA, N.C. – The Brunswick County Young Republicans recently launched a new Web site, which can be viewed at http://www.brunswickyr.com.
Membership in the Brunswick Young Republicans is open to all registered Republicans residing in Brunswick County who are between 18 and 40 years of age, inclusive. The club provides members with the opportunity to get involved in the political process, learn more about the critical issues facing our nation and volunteer with Republican campaigns....
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SpringFest set for this Saturday at Brunswick River Park in Belville (4/23/2009)
BELVILLE, NC -- The North Brunswick Chamber of Commerce's annual SpringFest event is set for this Saturday, April 25 at the Brunswick River Park on Highway 133 in Belville.
SpringFest, which begins at 10 a.m. and runs until 5 p.m., is a family-friendly event with something for everyone. The event's attractions include live music, food, children's rides, crafts and other exhibitors.
For more information, visit www.nbchamberofcommerce.com. ...
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Town of Leland sponsoring "Leland Big Tree Contest" (4/23/2009)
LELAND, NC – Do you think you know where the biggest tree in Leland is located? Do you think it may be on your property? If so, the Town of Leland is giving you a chance to prove it with their first-ever "Big Tree" contest, which begins on Arbor Day (April 24). The winner will be announced at the Town’s annual Founders’ Day Celebration in September. There is no cost to participate, and prizes will be awarded for the biggest tree identified.
"Leland’s natural beauty is one of its most precious resources, and the many old, large trees in our town are an important piece of that puzzle," says Niel Brooks, Parks & Recreation Director for the Town of Leland. "The ‘Big Tree’ Contest will help us identify these historic trees and remind us of one of the many reasons we can...
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Registration now open for the 2009 State Games of North Carolina (4/23/2009)
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. – Registration is now open for athletes who wish to participate in the 2009 State Games of North Carolina, which will be held in Charlotte from June 19-28. The State Games, North Carolina’s largest multi-sport, amateur athletic sporting event, are an Olympic-style sports festival designed to promote personal development through physical fitness and health. In most cases, competition is arran...
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