Signing Autograph 
James Worthy signs an autograph for Brenda Hill, owner of Brenda's Cakes in Belmont. |
James Worthy 
Gaston County basketball star James Worthy was keynots speaker. |
A Worthy Speaker 
James Worthy called on businesses and communities to work together as a team to cope with the current economic crisis. |
49th Annual Banquet 
Chamber's 49th banquet was a huge success at Cramer Mountain Country Club. |
Beautiful Ballroom 
More than 260 members and friends of the Montcross Area Chamber filled the ballroom at Cramer Mountain Country Club. |
Silent Auction 
Bidding was brisk at the silent auction tables. Chamber Board Secretary Delta Sanders of Belmont Parish Nurse Ministry chaired the auction. |
Citizens of Year 
Martha and Preston Taylor were honored as Citizens of the Year for their volunteer work providing meals for children during school breaks.
First National Bank sponsored the award. |
Business of Year 
Ray McKenney accepts award for McKenney Family Dealerships and 27 years of community service. BB&T of Belmont sponsored the award. |
2009 Board Members 
Members of the 2009 Chamber Board of Directors were elected and installed at the banquet. |
Board Chair Bryan Dalton 
2009 Board Chair Bryan Dalton (left) of 321 Equipment Company laughs as he and other board members officially assume their new duties. |
