One way people in Clay serve their community is through the many non-profit organizations in the city:
Hummer / Bird Study Group:
Retirement did not stop Bob Sargent's curiosity. He took an interest in hummingbirds, only to discover that what he read about them did not match what he was observing at his Clay home. So he foremed the Hummer / Bird Study Group that now has members around the world. They band hummingbirds and other migratory birds for research.
Clay Historical Society:
This non-profit organization works closely with the City of Clay. Their main goal is to publicly identify Clay's historic landmarks and record the history of the community. And a rich history it is.
Through their efforts, a marker is now at the cemetery where a Revolutionary War veteran is buried and where the ecologically and historically significant Cahaba River starts. The society also collects Clay's historic photos, which are displayed at the Clay Public Library.
Ron Self is the president. He can be contacted at 205-807-1430. The group meets on the first Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Clay Community Center.
Clay-Pinson Chamber of Commerce:
A group of local business owners and managers joined together a few years ago to support each other in promoting and improving their business. The meetings, with an average attendance of 35, are lively and friendly, just as one would expect in a small city.
The meetings usually include interesting guest speakers. The chamber works closely with the City of Clay in organizing Clay May Days and the annual Christmas parade.
Ronnie Dixon is the director. He can be reached at 205-223-9993. Most often, the chamber meets for lunch on the third Tuesday of the month at different locations in Clay or Pinson.
Boosters and PTA:
Within its borders, Clay has three very fine public schools. Much of this success can be attributed to the parents who donate their time during and after school hours. Education is very important to Clay residents as many move to this area because of the schools' reputation.
Each school has a Parent Teacher Association. Clay-Chalkville High School has a band booster club and an athletic booster club. The Clay-Chalkville Middle School also has a band booster club and an athletic booster club. The high school also has an Academic Booster Club.
Other Service Opportunities:
Service Main Page
Clay's Faith-based Organizations
Clay's History of Military Service
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