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October 2020 Newsletter 

 Virtual Annual Meeting
In keeping with all things 2020, the CCCRA Annual Gathering is virtual this year!  Because the cloud of COVID still looms large, to ensure the safety of all our members and friends, we have decided to forego our in-person annual meeting. The silver lining to that cloud? We've got technology to check in with you and conduct the required business. Plus...
 
No RSVP required!
No covered dish to make! 
No long speeches to sit through!
Vote in your PJs! 
Vote Now! 
 
There are two important matters on the virtual meeting agenda. Current members are asked to cast your ballots for a new director for the Board and the 2021 officers, and approve updates to the CCCRA By-Laws.  Voting is easy and you have two ways to cast your ballot:
 
Click Here  to vote online using password CCCRAVote2020
Mail in the ballot included in our letter of Sept 24th
(If you misplaced it, email us to request a copy.)
Renew Your Membership!
 
Support CCCRA by renewing your membership or becoming a member for as low as $30/year.  Join online at www.cccra-nc.org/get_involved
Program Updates! 
 
Every year at the Annual Gathering we update you on our key programs.  Although we've been socially distant most of the year, and due to the pandemic had to cancel the CCCRA Friday Concert Series and the Cherokee Heritage Festival, we haven't been idle!   Read on! 


Historic Courthouse Committee
 
  • The Beal Center is currently home to a special Blue Ridge National Heritage Area Craft Trail exhibit.
  • Fundraising for the Beal Center using social media and targeted mailings netted $1800.
  • Developed Self-Guided Tour  which provides visitors insight to the historic courthouse and its restoration. 
  • Board Member Dorothy Ethridge and super-volunteer Ann Price revamped the Beal Center Gift Shop. Now featuring works by local artists, gift baskets and vintage gifts. 
  • Grew the collection of historic pictures and artifacts in the History Room.  (Donation of your pieces are welcome.)
  • Improved the historic courthouse grounds using grant from Town of Hayesville. 
  • Partnered with Western Carolina University on a Capstone Internship for local Master's candidate Brooke Reynolds.
  • Offered special "COVID" rates for grounds usage and small internal gatherings.  
Did you know that the Americans with Disabilities Act celebrated 30 years this July? At the Beal Center, we are extremely proud to be fully ADA compliant. Call us with any questions on how we can accommodate you or your guests. (828) 415-1623


Trails & Greenways
 
 
  • Awarded Recreational Trails Program grant for expansion of the Jackrabbit Trail System.  (Construction expected to begin in Spring '21.)
  • Thanks to fundraising efforts and generous donors, a Bike Washing Station was purchased for installation in the spring. 
  • Jackrabbit was the site for the Big Ring Challenge in September, with a record-setting sold-out attendance of mountain bikers. 
  • SABA volunteers logged 578 hours of trail maintenance in the last twelve months!  
  • Collaborated with Town of Hayesville on a NCDOT grant  for Clay County to develop a county trails plan.  
  • Board Member Joanna Padgett-Atkisson addressed the Lake Chatuge and Hayesville Rotary Club, covering the trails program.


Cherokee Culture
 
  • CCCRA Members Jim and Star Glock donated an incredible collection of  Native American art to CCCRA. The pieces will be displayed on a rotating basis at the Beal Center, Moss Memorial Library and the Old Jail Museum. 
  • Submitted grant application to commission a life-sized figure of a young Cherokee hunter  for  the Cherokee Culture Center at the library. 
  • Board Member Rob Tiger partnered with USFS Archaeologist Scott Ashcraft to survey the upper Hiwassee River for petroglyphs. 
  • Performed general maintenance on the Quanassee Path. 
  • Commissioned repairs for the thatched roof for the Cherokee Homestead Exhibit Winter House. 
That concludes our 2020 Annual Gathering!  Thank you for your attention and please remember to VOTE and renew your MEMBERSHIP! 
 
Your CCCRA Board of Directors. 
Remember to Support Our Business Members 
(* Lifetime)
ADVANTAGE CHATUGE REALTY
(KIM TIGAR, ASSOC BROKER) 

BEAU'S CROSSING STUDIO

BRIDGES TO THE OTHER SIDE*

CARL PATTERSON FLOORING

CLAY FARMERS STORE-IT

CREATIVE IDEAS PRO*

GENE'S TRACTOR SUPPLY

HAYESVILLE BREWING CO

HISTORIC HAYESVILLE INC

MOLLY & ME ANTIQUES

MOUNTAIN AIR HEATING & COOLING

MOUNTAIN STREAMS REAL ESTATE INC

MOUNTAIN SUNRISE REALTY

MY LIFE INTERVIEW

NANTAHALA BANK

NICHOLS & NICHOLS, P.A.

PEACOCK PERFORMING ARTS CENTER

JASON H SHOOK FAMILY DENTISTRY

SOUTHERN APPALACHIAN BICYCLE ASSOCIATION

TIGER'S STORE & CHINQUAPIN'S ICE CREAM and SODA BAR

WOODARD ELECTRIC SERVICE INC

UNITED COMMUNITY BANK-HAYESVILLE*

WHEELER APPRAISALS LLC*
 
Clay County Communities Revitalization Association 
Clay County Communities Revitalization Association (CCCRA) is a non-profit organization devoted to preserving and improving Clay County NC for its residents and visitors. Powered by a 100% volunteer engine, CCCRA is funded through memberships, donations and grants.
 
CCCRA is qualified as a charitable organization under Section 501 (c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.  Contributions to CCCRA are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law. Financial information about this organization and a copy of its license are available from the State Solicitation Licensing Branch at 919-807-2214. The license is not an endorsement by the State.
 
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