HTC wants to help residents “stay connected” and is reaching out to those
who need home phone and wireless service but can’t afford it. During
the celebration of “Lifeline Awareness Week,” September 12-18, HTC will
promote South Carolina’s Lifeline and Link-Up assistance programs which
offer discounts to help residents have access to basic telephone and
wireless service.

“Access to local emergency services and community resources is vital to
our low-income families and elderly residents. HTC knows that staying
connected to local resources and emergency services can improve and
possibly save lives,” said Jamie Colway, HTC Marketing Supervisor.
“Unfortunately, some do not have access to basic home phone and wireless
service because of affordability, but with Lifeline and Link-Up, there
is help.”

Under the Lifeline program, telephone customers who participate in
certain public assistance programs are eligible to receive a basic
telephone service discount of $13.50 per month and $8.25 on the monthly
bill for wireless service. Link-Up provides a 50 percent reduction in
the telephone service installation charge, up to a maximum of $30, for
qualifying households that do not currently have telephone service. On
wireless accounts, the Link-Up credit is $18.00 for a free-standing
account and $9.00 for the master line of a FamilyTalk account.
Residents may qualify for South Carolina’s Lifeline and Link-Up programs
if they receive benefits such as Food Stamps, Medicaid, or other similar
programs.

For more information about Lifeline or Link-Up and to find out if you
qualify, call HTC at 843-365-2154, log on to
http://www.htcinc.net/customer_lifeline.cfm or visit one of nine HTC
branch locations in Carolina Forest, Coastal Grand Mall, Conway, Loris,
Myrtle Beach, Socastee, Little River, Murrells Inlet or the newest store
located at Towne Centre in Carolina Forest. Residents may also visit
www.lifeline.gov <http://www.lifeline.gov/> or call the Office of
Regulatory Staff at 1-866-788-6565.

The Horry County Museum is open to the public Tuesdays through Saturdays 9:00 am until 5:00 pm. The Museum features continual exhibits of Native Americans, wildlife, birds of prey, turpentine history, the Waccamaw River, Influential Women of Conway, the logging industry and more. Our changing exhibit will rotate frequently throughout the year.
Admission is free, but donations are appreciated. Located on the corner of 5th Avenue and Main Street in Downtown Conway. Call 915-5320 for further details or check the website at www.horrycountymuseum.org<http://www.horrycountymuseum.org/>

September 2010 General Meeting
(All interested persons are invited — NO CHARGE)
Thursday, Sept. 30, 2010 —— 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Conference Center at Horry-Georgetown Technical College
Grand Strand Campus – 950 Crabtree Lane – Myrtle Beach, SC
Near “Market Commons” – Between US 17 Bus. and Bypass below MB Airport (Farrow Pkwy). Non-Alcoholic Drinks and Snacks Served. Ample Time for Networking Among Attendees. In addition to our regular Networking times to meet other Members and Guests, we will have a three presentations of technology business information. Our main presentation will be by the Information Technology Division of the Horry County Government on some of the new and exciting technologies to be integrated into the expanded Myrtle Beach International Airport. Additional short presentations will be from the Socastee High School Robotics Team (partially sponsored by the Technology Council) and from one of our member companies highlighting their business focus.
PROGRAM SCHEDULE
6:00 – 6:30 p.m. – Networking Reception
6:30 – 6:40 p.m. – Welcome and Introductions
6:40 – 6:50 p.m. – Report by Socastee High School Robotics Team on their recent participation in International Underwater Competition, Hilo Hawaii
6:50 – 7:30 p.m. – Presentation by Horry County Technology Center on new Technologies in Myrtle Beach Airport
7:30 – 7:35 pm – Member Spotlight (Meet one of our Member Companies)
7:35 – 8:00 pm — Business Followup – Networking and Personal Interaction

INTRODUCTIONS
An opportunity for each attendee to make a personal introduction – name and organization

PROGRAM
Myrtle Beach International Airport Expansion: Presentation by Sheila Butler, Chief Information Officer, Horry County Government and Scott Vanmoppes, Airport Systems Manager. Systems to be installed include “shared or common use” passenger processing (CUPPS) allowing any airline at any ticket counter or gate– using LCD screens, computers and VOIP phones. The CUPPS uses expert systems and artificial intelligence programming for most efficient uses. Sheila and Scott will also discuss the new  integrated displays, audio paging, public WIFI, access control systems and TV screens — utilizing an IP network and fiber backbone. Socastee High School Robotics Team: Competing in regional competitions, the Team
was selected to participate in the Marine Advanced Technology Education International Underwater Robotics Competition at University of Hilo Hawaii in June. Financial support came from numerous sources, but the Tech Council was pleased to participate along with some of our Members including Burroughs & Chapin. Come meet some of these exciting team members. (www.socasteerov.com)
Other Council Items for Discussion:
Report on Current Membership and Future Recruitment
Update on 2011 TechEXPO
Review of Program and Membership Committees – Future Programs and Tours

GSTC Membership is not required to attend this meeting. Registration is requested for planning purposes. Walk-ins for this Meeting are Welcome
Registration for Planning Purposes:
email your name, organization and contact info to: events@gstechcouncil.org [mailto:events@gstechcouncil.org]
DON’T MISS THIS EXCITING EVENT !! NO CHARGE FOR ATTENDANCE – All Interested Persons are Invited.

Specific Questions can be addressed to:
John Sanders, Chairman
Grand Strand Technology Council
843-491-6060
john@gstechcouncil.org [mailto:john@gstechcouncil.org]

The Conway Medical Center Auxiliary is having a craft bazaar and bake sale fundraiser on September 30 and October 1 at Conway Medical Center Dining Rooms 2 and 3 (across from the hospital cafeteria) from 7:00 am to 4:00 pm. All proceeds will go to funding hospital projects. Please come and do your Christmas shopping early. Remember all sales are tax free. Thank you for your support.

For more information, contact the CMC Medical Auxiliary at 843-234-5469.

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Thirty-One, Independent Consultant
www.mythirtyone.com/23266
ddefrancisci31@hotmail.com

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The Waccamaw Animal Rescue Mission will host the “Festival of Tables” fundraiser at the 29^th annual Dickens Christmas Show and Festivals Event to be held November 11-14 at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center.  WARM needs the support of its community for this event.  Please help if you possibly can.  For more information on how to become a table sponsor or to donate an item(s) to be raffled off, please call Gail Fishman at 902-2456.

Thee Furniture Warehouse in Shallotte will close their doors for good on Labor Day. Come see Ray as he counts down the Top 40 there on Saturday (10-1) and check out the unbelievable last-minute deals! Join the 94.9 The Surf Team Saturday afternoon from 3-7 at Emmi Lu’s on Main Street in Ocean Drive for another fabulous Main Street Block Party! Door prizes and lots of Carolina Beach Music! Tune in Sunday morning at 7:30 for a timely conversation with Karen Anderson from Red Cross about hurricane preparedness. If you’ve never seen the Junior Shag Dance Team perform, come join us at Filets Sunday (5-9)…a treat to be sure! Tune in next week for chance to win tickets to see Ray Stevens at Alabama Theatre (www.949thesurf.com). Have a safe and happy Labor Day from all of us at 94.9 The Surf radio!

Kingston Village Dentistry, located at 900-A Main Street, Conway is now accepting new patients!  Through 12/31/10, new patients receive $100 towards treatment after Exam and Cleaning or Free Bleaching Treatment after Exam and Cleaning.  Kinston Village Dentistry is dedicated to serve patients in a positive, friendly and fun atmosphere going beyond what is normally expected.  Dr. Joshua Hudson and his staff are well trained in the latest technology and are committed to excellence.  Call 843-488-3710 for an appointment.

DUE TO LARGE DEMAND FOR THIS SEMINAR IT HAS BEEN RELOCATED TO SHERATON MYRTLE BEACH
CONVENTION CENTER
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Bed Bug Training Seminar

DATE: Wed, September 1, 2010
TIME: 1:00 – 4:00 PM
LOCATION: Sheraton Myrtle Beach Convention Center – Meeting rooms 202-204
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biology, and behavior of bed bugs that can impact control efforts against them,
and to suggest control strategies and techniques.

The first section of this training will be a general overview of bed bugs, while
 the second section will deal more specifically with
bed bugs in the hospitality industry.
Presented by South Carolina DHEC:
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Myrtle Beach Area Hospitality Association
PO Box 1303
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina 29578
843.626.9668

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