Conway Area Chamber of Commerce

March 10th, 2010 - UCA New Professionals Seminar2010

New Professional Seminar 2010

Network and acquire relevant career information and resources during this seminar which includes two informative sessions, round table discussions on career issues, a guest speaker and lunch.

Wednesday, March 10, 2010

8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Brewer-Hegeman Conference Center, UCA Campus

Cost: $10 per person (due with registration form)

Registration Deadline: Monday, March 1

Form & fee can be:

Faxed to 450-5293 Attn. Haley Fowler
Mailed to UCA Alumni Assn UCA Box 4925 Conway. AR 72035
Delivered to Buffalo Alumni Hall – tall red brick bldg on corner of Bruce & Farris.

Questions:

Haley Fowler
Hcrafton@uca.edu
852-7463

Charlotte Strickland
chars@uca.edu
450-5470

March 11th, 2010 - Active Shooter Exercise Slated for March

Active Shooter Exercise Slated for March

Posted in Campus News on February 16, 2010

An active shooter disaster preparedness exercise is slated for March as part of the University of Central Arkansas's emergency management planning initiatives. The exercise will be held Thurs., March 11 from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. at Minton Hall.

This exercise will be one of the most comprehensive and involved emergency preparation activities at UCA, according to UCA police officials.

Over the last year, the UCA Police Department has provided several classroom training sessions to faculty, staff, and students to educate the UCA community on different ways to respond to an active shooter situation and what to expect from the UCA Police Department during the incident.

"The UCA community is now in a position to utilize some of the classroom training in a more functional hands-on training exercise," said Lt. Rhonda Swindle with the UCA Police Department.

The exercise will involve several different departments, student organizations, and other emergency first responders. Some of the groups who have agreed to participate in the exercise include: President's Executive Staff, UCA Police Department, Student Services, Student Housing, Student Health, Counseling Services, Journalism Department, Theatre/Drama Department, Nursing Department, Physical Plant, Office of Emergency Management, Conway Police Department, and Conway Fire Department, Arkansas Department of Emergency Management, and Metro Emergency Medical Services.

Representatives from the various agencies, organizations and departments have attended several planning meetings. Officials plan to make the exercise as realistic as possible.

"The UCA Active Shooter Disaster Preparedness Exercise will be well planned and organized," Swindle said.

Goals of the exercise include coordinating responses between UCA Police Department and local emergency first responders, enhancing the university's response capabilities, understanding and utilizing available resources on campus, evaluating and improving use of the National Incident Command System, testing the Safe@UCA notification system, and further developing trust and partnerships within the UCA Community, Swindle said.

March 11th, 2010 - Pres. Conway Rotary Club

Conway Rotary Club meets at First Baptist Church Fellowship Hall every Thursday at noon.

March 11th, 2010 - UCA - Active Shooter Disaster Preparedness Exercise Slated for March

CONWAY -- An active shooter disaster preparedness exercise is slated for March as part of the University of Central Arkansas's emergency management planning initiatives. The exercise will be held Thurs., March 11 from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. at Minton Hall.

This exercise will be one of the most comprehensive and involved emergency preparation activities at UCA, according to UCA police officials.

Over the last year, the UCA Police Department has provided several classroom training sessions to faculty, staff, and students to educate the UCA community on different ways to respond to an active shooter situation and what to expect from the UCA Police Department during the incident.

“The UCA community is now in a position to utilize some of the classroom training in a more functional hands-on training exercise,” said Lt. Rhonda Swindle with the UCA Police Department.

The exercise will involve several different departments, student organizations, and other emergency first responders. Some of the groups who have agreed to participate in the exercise include: President's Executive Staff, UCA Police Department, Student Services, Student Housing, Student Health, Counseling Services, Journalism Department, Theatre/Drama Department, Nursing Department, Physical Plant, Office of Emergency Management, Conway Police Department, and Conway Fire Department, Arkansas Department of Emergency Management, and Metro Emergency Medical Services.

Representatives from the various agencies, organizations and departments have attended several planning meetings. Officials plan to make the exercise as realistic as possible.

“The UCA Active Shooter Disaster Preparedness Exercise will be well planned and organized,” Swindle said.

Goals of the exercise include coordinating responses between UCA Police Department and local emergency first responders, enhancing the university's response capabilities, understanding and utilizing available resources on campus, evaluating and improving use of the National Incident Command System, testing the Safe@UCA notification system, and further developing trust and partnerships within the UCA Community, Swindle said.

March 13th, 2010 - Conway Symphony Orchestra Children's Concert

Conway Symphony Orchestra: 25 Years of Great Music

CSO's Annual Children's Concert

Featuring Matt Chiorini of the Arkansas Shakespeare Theater as Narrator

Peter and the Wolf

Saturday, March 13, 2:00pm

Reynolds Performance Hall, UCA Campus

Refreshments, Children's Activities & the Popular Instrument Petting Zoo

All Seats $5!

For More Information:

Call (501) 450-3265

Visit conwaysymphony.org

Presented by FirstSecurity

Hospitality Sponsor: Aramark

Join the Conway Symphony in the fight against hunger in our community!

Orchestras Feeding America National Food Drive
Please bring non-perishable food to the Children’s Concert, Sat. March 13, 2:00, at Reynolds Performance Hall.
Top Ten Most Needed Foods:
Peanut Butter, Pasta, Canned Meat, Soup, Canned Vegetables, Canned Fruit, Cereal, Jelly, Pasta Sauce, Beans/Rice
All items collected will be shared with food pantries at First United Methodist Church, St. Peter's Episcopal Church, and CAPCA to help families in need.

March 13th, 2010 - Hendrix College - Spring Break

Spring Break
March 13-21, 2010

March 17th, 2010 - Downtown St. Patty's Day - 'Restaurant Stroll'

St. Patty's Day Stroll in Downtown Conway

Various restaurants in Downtown Conway

Michelangelo's, Mike's Place, US Pizza, Old Chicago, Pia's!

Come enjoy the Downtown Restaurant Stroll

March 18th, 2010 - Downtown Conway - Third Thursday

Third Thursday

March 18, 2010

All day - come shop, dine and play in Downtown Conway all day long...

Great shopping, fabulous restaurants and fun!!!

March 18th, 2010 - Game Point Ribbon Cutting

Join us at a ribbon cutting hosted by Game Point.

Location: 2585 Donaghey Avenue, Suite 111 in Conway
Date: Thursday, March 18
Time: 11:00 am

Ribbon Cuttings are a great opportunity to meet Chamber members and businesses in our community.

March 18th, 2010 - Pres. Conway Rotary Club

Conway Rotary Club meets at First Baptist Church Fellowship Hall every Thursday at noon.

March 18th, 2010 - Watson Homes - Plaza Pointe Ribbon Cutting

Please join us for this ribbon cutting to showcase the new Plaza Pointe apartment complex.

Location: 2400 Market Plaza Drive - right behind Dairy Queen
Date: Thursday, March 18
Time: 11:45 am

March 25th, 2010 - NAMI Arkansas Support Group

A support group for both persons living with a mental illness and their loved ones. We meet on the 4th Monday of each month at 6:30pm at the Conway Regional Medical Center in the education room. Enter through the Women’s Center entrance. For more information contact Vickie McCarron at (501) 329-7841.

March 25th, 2010 - Pres. Conway Rotary Club

Conway Rotary Club meets at First Baptist Church Fellowship Hall every Thursday at noon.

March 26th, 2010 - Conway to host Bass Pro Shops Tournament

Bass Pro Shops will host

The Ultimate Crappie Masters Challenge
Team One Pole-Artificial Bait Only

Friday, March 26 and Saturday, March 27

The tournament will be held at Lake Conway

$325.00 per team

$10.00 big fish entry

$25.00 membership

www.crappiemasters.net

Mandatory Voucher Pickup & Seminar March 25

Seminar Location: TBA

Registration: 5pm--Meeting at 6:30pm

Weigh In: Camp Robinson Special Use Area Pavilion

$50.00 late fee applies after February 25, 2010

Last Day to Enter is March 15

Note: 70 boat minimum by February 25 or tournament becomes one day qualifier

100% PAYBACK GUARENTEED In Cash & Prizes

KIDS OUTDOORS FISHING RODEO

For kids 15 and under

Saturday, March 27

Location: TBA

Registration: 8:00-9:00am

Fishing and Activities: 9:00-11:00am

Sponsored by: Conway Advertising and Promotion Commission

www.crappiemasters.net

Call Crappie Masters: 660.723.1552

March 27th, 2010 - Conway to host Bass Pro Shops Tournament

Bass Pro Shops will host

The Ultimate Crappie Masters Challenge
Team One Pole-Artificial Bait Only

Friday, March 26 and Saturday, March 27

The tournament will be held at Lake Conway

$325.00 per team

$10.00 big fish entry

$25.00 membership

www.crappiemasters.net

Mandatory Voucher Pickup & Seminar March 25

Seminar Location: TBA

Registration: 5pm--Meeting at 6:30pm

Weigh In: Camp Robinson Special Use Area Pavilion

$50.00 late fee applies after February 25, 2010

Last Day to Enter is March 15

Note: 70 boat minimum by February 25 or tournament becomes one day qualifier

100% PAYBACK GUARENTEED In Cash & Prizes

KIDS OUTDOORS FISHING RODEO

For kids 15 and under

Saturday, March 27

Location: TBA

Registration: 8:00-9:00am

Fishing and Activities: 9:00-11:00am

Sponsored by: Conway Advertising and Promotion Commission

www.crappiemasters.net

Call Crappie Masters: 660.723.1552

April 01st, 2010 - Pres. Conway Rotary Club

Conway Rotary Club meets at First Baptist Church Fellowship Hall every Thursday at noon.

April 08th, 2010 - Pres. Conway Rotary Club

Conway Rotary Club meets at First Baptist Church Fellowship Hall every Thursday at noon.

April 10th, 2010 - Toad Jam Basketball Tournament

HAVEN (Help for Abuse Victims in Emergency Need) will be holding it's 20th year of Toad Jam, 3-on-3 basketball tournament. This is the shelters primary fundraiser and all proceeds benefit our shelter for abused children. The tournament will be at the Don Owens Sports Complex April 10-11, 2010. Adult games will be held on Saturday and childrens games on Sunday afternoon.

For more details or to get registration information contact Debra at 501-327-1701

April 15th, 2010 - Pres. Conway Rotary Club

Conway Rotary Club meets at First Baptist Church Fellowship Hall every Thursday at noon.

April 17th, 2010 - Conway Southern Scholastic Open Chess Tournament

Open to all chess players K-12