March 5, 2010
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What Will Be In Your Basket? This year the Waynesville-St. Robert Chamber of Commerce's Annual Taste of Pulaski County & Basket Auction to be held on Saturday, March 27th from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the St. Robert Community Center. Have you thought about what you'll be putting in your basket? Time is slipping by don't be late getting your basket donation into the Chamber! Deadline for baskets is March 12th to be listed in the program. All and any items submitted are greatly appreciated and help to make this event the largest and primary fundraiser the Chamber holds throughout the year. Please don't hesitate to contact the Chamber and let us know if your business would like to donate a basket, gift certificate or silent auction item, call (573) 336-5121 or e-mail chamberdirector@wsrchamber.com. Frog Race Sponsor Needed The 3rd Annual Frog Race will be held May 15th in |
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with Frog Fest in the Waynesville City Park. Frogs will race down
the Roubidoux during the Frog Fest event. There is one sponsorship
available for this event and it is first come first serve. Sponsor
will receive logo on all advertising, can place sign at the race,
name included in press releases and a team of three frogs for
$1,000. Please contact the Chamber office at 573-336-5121. |
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The Waynesville School District Science Fair The Waynesville School District Science Fair was conducted on Wednesday, 3 March, at the Waynesville Career Center. All of the best science projects from over 1,300 entered at the elementary and middle schools fairs competed for district awards. The judges took the morning and afternoon to closely evaluate the projects and interview many of the young scientists. They were very impressed by the quality of the projects. At a ceremony that evening, the district winners were announced. Speaking at the ceremony were Brigadier General Bryan Watson, the Commandant of the Army Engineer School, and Dr. Susan Gettys, Assistant Superintendent of the school district. They commended the participants for their outstanding projects and encouraged them to continue to pursue excellence. BG Watson also asked the parents to continue to nudge their kids towards technology careers. "These kids are our future scientists and engineers, and our county critically needs them." Steve Tupper, Missouri University of Science and Technology, and board member of the Society of American Military Engineers (SAME) also spoke to the kids and encouraged them to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering or math. He also commended the teachers and judges for their dedication and quality support to the science fair program and the kids. The science fairs are co-sponsored by SAME, the Rotary Club of Pulaski County, and Berger, Devine and Yaeger Architects. Ron Selfors also participated in the ceremony representing the Rotary Club. The Best in Show Award went to Leilani DeRuvo, who also won first place in the Physical Science category. Also winning first place were Justin Abreasch in the Earth category and Sarah Carpenter in Life. Second place awards went to Mykaela Baze in Physical, Marissa Hanson in Earth, and Brandon Kelley in Life. Third place awards went to Austin Cevenka in Physical, Jennifer Trigg in Earth, and Victoria Adams in Life. The Waynesville School District contenders for the Ozarks Science and Engineering Fair in Springfield were also announced. Representing Wood Middle School will be Leilani DeRuvo and Justin Abreasch. Representing the Waynesville Middle School will be Jennifer Trigg and Jordan Brister. Representing Freedom will be Sarah Carpenter and Rose John. Representing Partridge will be Mykaela Baze. Representing Pick will be Lauren Trenstad. Representing Thayer will be Jack Thompson. The ceremony ended with refreshments provided by the Waynesville Career Center and lots of picture taking of smiling winners and their proud parents and teachers. Volunteering in the district 1,388 registered volunteers in 2009-2010 "To become a Volunteer - call Community Resource Office at 433-2030" February 28 marks beginning of Art Fair The Waynesville R-VI School District is currently hosting their
4th Annual Art Fair. To mark the month long celebration of Youth
Art Month, the district displays art work from all the schools
within the district at the St. Robert Municipal Center from February
28 through March 31. The official ribbon cutting drew hundreds
of students, parents and school patrons. Waynesville Career Center Students are Big Winners at Contest Waynesville Career Center hosted the 2010 South Central District SkillsUSA district competition. Students from eight technical education centers competed to earn the right to compete at the state competition. These students were from Rolla Technical Institute and Rolla Technical Center, Lebanon Career and Technology Center, Lake Career Center, Dallas County Career Center South Central Career Center, Houston High School, Ozark Mountain Career Center and Waynesville Career Center. Students competed in their training areas covering course objectives of their training programs.Some of the contests students competed in were Computer Maintenance, Nurse Assisting, Advertising Design and Carpentry. Leadership contests included Prepared Speech, Job Interview and Quiz bowl, just to name a few. The skills competition was held on the campus of Waynesville Career Center on February 18, 2010 and the awards ceremony and Leadership contest took place on Thursday, February 25, 2010. Students also had the opportunity to compete in written competitions in their educational and technical fields. Over 1500 total students participated in District competition. Waynesville Career Center brought home 86 medals. These students will compete at the 2010 Missouri SkillsUSA competition at Linn State College on March 25, 26 and 27th, 2010. WCC students will compete with students across the state of Missouri. Winners of state competition will then compete at National competition this summer. SkillsUSA is a national organization serving trade, industrial, technical, and health occupations students in public high schools, career and technical education centers, and two-year colleges. SkillsUSA has more than 250,000 student and professional members in 50 states and 3 territorial associations (including Puerto Rico, Guam and the Virgin Islands). SkillsUSA provides quality education experiences for its members in leadership, teamwork, citizenship, and character development. It emphasizes total quality at work; high ethical standards, superior work skills, lifelong education and in the dignity of work. More than 1,000 trade associations and labor unions actively support SkillsUSA. |
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Office/Retail Space Available in Townfield Plaza We have a 1,000 SF. office/retail suite available in Townfield Place located in Waynesville behind McDonalds. If you would like to view the space, please contact me with any questions. Thank you, Bryan Cruse Fort Leonard Wood USO News! Volunteers Needed For: Thursday 4 March Operation hours: Thurs - Sat Noon -10 PM, Sunday Noon-6 PM Extension Agricultural Update Workshop ____________________________________________ St. Robert Outdoor Sportsman Show Spring fever got a hold of you? Do you wish you were out Come enjoy and visit displays from local resort operators and
outfitters; booths for the hunting and fishing enthusiast; boat,
truck and ATV exhibits; and taxidermy displays just to name
a few. Admission is free, so get a jump on this outdoor season and Special Rates for St. Patrick's Day In honor of Rolla's 102nd Annual St. Patrick's Day celebration and traditions, the Baymont Inn & Suites in Rolla is offering our King Suites for $102 (regularly $119) through the month of March! Kim Franken -General Manager Helping Habitat for Humanity Cross Creek Realty will be waiting tables to raise money for
our local Habitat for Humanity. The event takes place on March
29th from 5-8p.m. at the St. Robert pizza hut. 20% of your total
ticket plus ALL tips will be donated. Come out and enjoy the
night and raise money for a great cause. We appreciate your
support. Pulaski County Community Garden The Pulaski County University of Missouri Extension office
in partnership with M.O.C.A (Missouri Ozarks Community Action,
Inc) and the Pulaski County Health Department are working together
to create a Pulaski County Community Garden. A community garden is a place where people who have no access
to sun-drenched soil, can plant, grow, nurture, and harvest
organic fruits, vegetables, herbs and flowers. A community garden
is also a place where the community spirit can grow. It's a
place where a diverse group of people can share, learn, teach,
encourage and connect with each other and the land. There are a growing number of residents who cannot afford to
buy fresh produce to feed themselves or their families. A shrinking
economy and rising unemployment are putting the squeeze on many
of us. We urgently need to find new ways to access healthy and
affordable produce. The Pulaski County Community Garden Committee has a solution:
build a community garden to teach people how to grow their own
food; provide garden plots to those who do not have access to
land; and create a source of fresh fruits and vegetables to
families willing to work the soil. In the beginning there will be three locations designated in
Pulaski County. The Richland location will be located at the
Richland MOCA office 306 S. Pine Street Pulaski County residents have an opportunity to sign up for
plots in Crocker at the Pulaski County health department and
Richland at the MOCA office on March 5th. Plot sign-ups for
the St. Robert/Waynesville Area will be held at the Pulaski
County Courthouse at the University of Missouri Extension Office
on March 19th. For more information contact; New Books Are Fun Book Fair St Robert Municipal Center Proceeds will go toward supporting community events sponsored by the Parks and Recreation Dept Saturday Mar 27, 2010 Come visit the New Books Are Fun Book Fair in the convenience of your workplace. With over 250 great titles at unbelievable prices, you are sure to find something for everyone on your list! Product categories include: Children's Story Books, Cookbooks, General Interest Books, New York Times Best Sellers, Stationery & Scrapbooking, Music Collections, Gifts for all ages, Early Learning Products, and Children's Educational Products. First run, top quality products from the world's leading publishers: Time Life, Simon & Schuster, Dorling Kindersley, Harper-Collins,
Penguin, Random House, Reader's Digest, Rodale, Disney, Publication's
International, Thomas Nelson. Procees will go toward supporting community events sponsored
by the parks and recreation department. The Rotary Club of Pulaski County Meeting Locations Changes The Rotary Club of Pulaski County has changed meeting locations. The club now meets at Ryan's Family SteakHouse located at 225 St. Robert Blvd in St. Robert on Tuesdays at 11:45. The Rotary Club is made up of business professionals who believe that peace is achievable through understanding. The Pulaski County Club is active in the local community with projects that support the youth throughout our county. The Club is also active internationally supporting efforts for clean drinking water and raising funds for the elimination of Polio in the world. Students and adult visits are exchanged internationally to create an understanding of different cultures. If you are interested in Rotary or in joining the Rotary Club
of Pulaski County please contact Membership Chairman Wayne Strohschein
at 336-8328.
2010 Census JOB FAIR call 1-866-861-2010 to
apply for 2010 Census Jobs ____________________________________________ Waynesville-St. Robert Chamber Challenges
Pulaski County, St. Robert and Waynesville Residents to Today, Waynesville-St. Robert Chamber of Commerce challenged the people of Pulaski County, St. Robert and Waynesville to complete and mail back the 2010 Census form in an effort to eclipse the area's Census 2000 mail participation rates. "A complete and accurate count of the people in our community will help ensure that we receive our fair share of federal dollars and representation in government," said Cecilia Murray, Executive Director. "Please join me in taking 10 minutes to answer 10 questions that are vital to our community's future." One of the shortest census forms in U.S. Census history, the 2010 Census form asks 10 questions and takes about 10 minutes to complete. Responses to the census form should include everyone that will be living at that address as of Census Day, April 1, 2010, the official day of the population count. (It is not necessary to wait until April 1, 2010, to return the census form, however. Forms should be returned as soon as possible.) Mailing back a form ensures an accurate count and lowers the cost of the 2010 Census by reducing the number of census workers who must go door-to-door to collect census data. About $85 million is saved for every one percent increase in mail participation. Also, the Census Bureau saves $60-$70 per census form returned by mail. Questionnaire Assistance Centers (QAC) will be available to assist those unable to read or understand the census form. For those with visual impairments, the Language Assistance Guide will be available in large print and Braille. Deaf and hard-of-hearing persons who do not have access to Video Relay Service (VRS) can call the TDD number, 1-866-783-2010. In addition to these options, Language Assistance Guides will be available in 59 languages at all QAC locations. From March 22 through May 3, 2010, daily mail participation rate maps and data tables will be available at 2010census.gov. The last mail participation update and the challenge winner will be announced on May 3, 2010. ____________________________________________ Gov. Nixon kicks off Show-Me Heroes, a program
to connect Missouri veterans with civilian jobs That was the clear message Gov. Jay Nixon delivered today during stops in southwest Missouri, as he kicked off Show-Me Heroes, a new initiative to connect military veterans with job opportunities when they return home from service. Show-Me Heroes, which is housed within the Missouri Division of Workforce Development, is a campaign to showcase Missouri businesses that are willing - and eager - to hire veterans. Specifically, the program asks employers to sign a pledge to ramp up efforts to reach out to, recruit and interview veterans for job openings at their businesses. "Missouri's military veterans have served honorably and bravely to fight terror and secure our freedom around the world," Gov. Nixon said. "Veterans also possess unique skills and advanced training that make them ideal candidates for many jobs. Show-Me Heroes is one clear way we can acknowledge the sacrifices made by the men and women of our Armed Services to keep our families safe and secure, and help our veterans transition to civilian life once they return home. I thank the businesses from across Missouri that have taken the Show-Me Heroes pledge, and I encourage every Missouri business to make this commitment today." Today, Gov. Nixon visited Schreiber Foods in Carthage and Ozarks Coca-Cola/Dr Pepper Bottling Company in Springfield, both of which have taken the Show-Me Heroes pledge. During his visits, Gov. Nixon spoke about the importance of the program and thanked the businesses for becoming involved. Lt. Col. Alan Rohlfing, the director of Show-Me Heroes, also detailed how other businesses can take the pledge. "Taking the Show-Me Heroes pledge couldn't be easier," Lt. Col. Rohlfing said. "Employers can visit the state Web site and take the pledge today. I urge employers across Missouri to log on and become a part of this campaign now." Once a company has taken the Show-Me Heroes pledge, the business is listed prominently in an online database, highlighting veteran-friendly employers across Missouri. The database includes contact information for the businesses and links to their Web sites. Employers also receive a special certificate, signed by the Governor, and a decal to display at their location. Beyond the employer directory, the Show-Me Heroes Web site includes additional resources for job-seeking veterans. The site offers links to employment openings within state government, and a link to the Missouri Career Source, a statewide one-stop-shop for Missourians looking for work. "Missouri's veterans are trained, dedicated and ready to work," Gov. Nixon said. "As we continue our efforts to turn this economy around, I am committed to getting our veterans back on the job. I ask every employer in Missouri to visit MO.gov today to take the Show-Me Heroes pledge." Show-Me Heroes is just the latest in a series of steps Missouri has taken to become a premiere veteran friendly state. Last year, Gov. Nixon signed legislation gradually phasing out the state tax on military retirement income. Under that legislation, by 2016, military veterans will not pay a single penny in state taxes on military pensions. |
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"Strong Chambers of Commerce may be measured in many ways: by the number of members, activities, economic development, community growth, etc. We thank our members for continuing their investment in the Waynesville-St. Robert Chamber of Commerce, in their business, and in our community. Your membership makes our Chamber stronger. By being a member you are identifying yourself with Waynesville-St. Robert's leading business organization." |
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March 10, 2010
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| 11: 45 a.m | Chamber of Commerce Luncheon-PFAC |
March 12 & 13, 2010
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| 7 p.m. | The Dining Room |
March 13, 2010
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| 10 a.m. | Outdoor Sportsman Show |
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