ABOUT US

The Alabaster-Pelham Pelham Rotary Club celebrated its 48th anniversary this year. The club was begun by notable Shelby County business leaders in 1970 in an effort to provide community service by uniting in one civic organization. As the Rotary Club is known worldwide under the Rotary International auspice, our local club began immediately working to be impactful both locally and abroad.

The Alabaster-Pelham Rotary Club currently has 27 active members, meeting weekly on the campus of the Brookwood Baptist Health Center in Alabaster, Alabama. The membership is made up of a variety of local men and women from businesses around Shelby County.

The funds collected benefit local projects including Christmas gift bags for elderly shuts ins, support and gifts for the Senior Center members in Shelby County. In early 2012 the Alabaster-Pelham Rotary Club formed a partnership with the Manna Ministries Pantry in Alabaster. Manna Ministries is a food distribution ministry serving Shelby County's less fortunate community. A Southern Christmas Bazaar will serve as a collection site for canned goods to replenish the shelves of the Manna Ministries Pantry.

Donations have been made to the Developing Alabama Youth Foundation to help fund the Seat Our Students campaign and Rotarians volunteered time and effort to move the DAY Program to its new facility at the Alabaster YMCA. The club has just completed a five year partnership with the Alabaster YMCA. The Club proudly continues to recognize Teachers of the Year in the Pelham and Alabaster City Schools. The Rotarians have sponsored three local students each year to attend the Rotary Youth Leadership Awards weekend retreat at the Space and Rocket Center in Huntsville, Alabama.

Addressing the needs of Shelby County's underfed children has been a focus for the Rotary Club of Alabaster-Pelham. The Club donated a van to the local Back Pack Buddies organization to deliver the food filled back packs to the schools each week.

Providing teacher supplies for the teachers of Alabaster City Schools' Thompson Middle School was an exciting project just this year. The Club also partners with the Greater Shelby County Chamber of Commerce's Keeping It Real Program at Thompson High School and Pelham High School.

Most recently, the Alabaster-Pelham Rotary Club has made a substantial commitment to the All Inclusive Park in Pelham. The Club has made donations to the New City of Pelham Library and to the Rotary 6860 Boiling and Bragging event that is a benefit for the Critical Care Transport Helicopter for Children’s of Alabama.

International Rotary projects include partnering with other Rotary Clubs to finance fresh water wells in African countries where fresh, clean water is not readily available. The eradication of polio is a priority mission of Rotary International and providing clean water is a major step in that direction. Rotary International works hand in hand with Rotary Clubs across the world towards accomplishing this goal and with Polio Plus worldwide. Bill and Melinda Gates have been extremely generous to this mission and have a commitment to polio eradication as well. Not only has one village in Ghana received working fresh water wells, but also a water distribution system, two large bathrooms for the school there and enough books to begin a library for the students.

SPONSORS

We invite you to be a sponsor of A Southern Christmas Bazaar. We need you to aid in our endeavor to raise money for local Alabaster-Pelham Rotary Club projects. As a sponsor, you or your company will be recognized in our advertising, during the bazaar and on banners displayed during the bazaar.

SIGN UP TO BE A SPONSOR TODAY AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE COMMUNITY BY SUPPORTING THE ALABSTER-PELHAM ROTARY CLUB PRESENTATION OF A SOUTHERN CHIRSITMAS BAZAAR

Sponsorship packages are available at a variety of levels. Select the one that best fits you. Thank you for your sponsorship.

EXHIBITORS

We have extended invitations to participate to prospective exhibitors. Please make sure to return your application no later than September 1, 2018. Each application must be accompanied by one-half of the booth rental fee. All applications will be considered and exhibitors will be notified via email of inclusion in the event.

Margaret Bowman, Artist

Mary Kay

Michelle Leach Pottery

Mrs. Darcy and Co

New Orleans Slate Design

Pink Zebra

Poppy Seed Paper

Premier Designs

Quilted Treasures by Agnes

Santa P's Christmas Trees

Scentsy Independent Consultant

Simply Ear Resistible

Sofia's Travel LLC

Southern Sunshine and Cotton

Southern Tasty Treats

Southern Treasures Online

Sweet Gum Farm

The Farmstead Soap Company LLC

Treasures in Twine

Turner Promotions

Worn Hands Design & Parcel CO.

REGULATIONS

General:

Exhibitors may not assign, loan or sublease booth space to another person or entity without written approval of the A Southern Christmas Bazaar committee (management). Exhibitors must receive written approval of any change in the nature or general content of booth stock from that approved by management upon application.

Children under twelve will not be allowed to stay in a booth or run unsupervised through the show area. All children with an exhibitor must have an exhibitor's badge or ticket stamp. Unprofessional conduct will not be tolerated to include, use of alcohol, drugs, weapons, profanity or inappropriate dress.

• No smoking allowed. No loud music allowed.
• No pets allowed.
• Exhibitors must wear exhibitor badges/wristbands at all times.
• Exhibitors will receive 2 worker badges/wristbands.
• Exhibitors must not sit in the aisles. Chairs must be placed within the rented space.
• Exhibitors must be respectful of other exhibitors and refrain from encouraging shoppers away from one booth to another.
• Exhibitors are responsible for paying their own taxes (appropriate forms will be provided).
• Exhibitors who do not fill orders in a timely manner will forfeit their booth approval for future shows.
• Fragrant items and food items must be sold in airtight packages.
• Set up will begin at 7:00am on Saturday, October 27, 2018, unless pre-paid ($100.00)to set up on Friday, October 26, 2018.
• Please unload as quickly as possible keeping in mind the other exhibitors.
• All customers must be given a receipt which includes the exhibitor's name and contact information.
• No going out of business, sale prices, or advertised discount etc., signs are allowed.

Financial:

• Completed application/contract and equipment order forms are due by September 1, 2018 along with booth deposits of one half the booth rental fees.
• Booth deposits are non-refundable after September 10, 2018.
• Balance for booth rental fees, along with equipment costs are due no later than September 15, 2018.

Booth cancellation policy:

• Equipment ordered after September 30, 2018 will incur additional charges.
• Within 90-120 days of show – full refund less $50.00 bookkeeping fee
• Within 60-90 days of show – full refund less $100.00 bookkeeping fee
• Within 59 days of show will result in forfeiting all monies paid

Food And Beverages:

No open food products may be sold. There will be a concession stand open at all times for the benefit of exhibitors and visitors.

Booths:

Booths must be open and staffed during all show hours. Booths must be set up within the purchased space. No booth will be allowed to have a display or signage more than 10 feet tall.

Booths must be completely set up prior to 8:45am on Saturday, October 27, 2018, and taken down no earlier than 6:00pm on Saturday, October 27, 2018. Booths must be completely removed from the show area by 7:30pm.

Exhibitors will provide their own table coverings. Nothing can be hung from booth poles or curtains. Use of helium balloons must receive written approval prior to use.

No candles or open flames allowed. Extra tables and chairs are available for your use if ordered by September 30, 2018.