A Day at the Circus
 It's
that time once again to bring your empty stomachs and giving
spirits to the Waynesville-St. Robert Chamber of Commerce
Taste of Pulaski County and Basket Auction. This year's event
will be held on Saturday, March 28th from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
at the St. Robert Community Center and the theme is "A
Day at the Circus!" With restaurants from all over the
county taking part there is always a variety of foods to satisfy
even the pickiest palate. This year's baskets and silent auction
donations are also nothing to shrug at; there is no better
time than now to take advantage of the deals we'll be offering!
 For
Chamber members we have sponsorships available that includes
your name in all press releases and on fliers, an ad in the
printed menu and basket guide; and best of all an opportunity
to have a booth at the largest Chamber event of the year.
The Chamber hopes that its members can reach into their back
closets, pockets and hearts to donate a basket, gift certificate,
silent auction item and/or door prizes for the Chamber's number
one fundraiser of 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.
The deadline for basket donations is March 13th and
sponsorships are due by March 6th.
 Doors
open at 11:00 a.m. with the auction beginning at 12:30 p.m.
Come early to browse the wonderful items for bid and start
sampling the delicious food offered by area restaurants. Tickets
are $10 for adults, $5 for children 12-5 years old and children
4 and under are free. Pre-event tickets are available at the
Chamber office.
All Pulaski County restaurants are also encouraged to register
to be a part of this event. Restaurant spaces are limited
and fill quickly, if you are interested you must sign up with
the Chamber no later than March 6th and provide
a menu at that time, to be included in the printed tab.
If your business would like to become a sponsor, donate a
basket or learn more about this event please contact the Chamber
office at (573) 336-5121 or e-mail chamberdirector@wsrchamber.com.
NOTICE: We have only two sponsorships left, don't
miss this boat! Contact the Chamber by Friday, March 6th to
get your sponsorship secured. This opportunity comes only
once a year, and as the Chamber's largest event you can't
beat the exposure the Taste and Auction provide!
Click on flier to view.
We're Moving!
 Words
cannot express how excited the Chamber is to announce that
beginning March 9th
the Chamber will be at its new location in the lower level
of the Pulaski County Tourism Building. While there are still
expenses to be dealt with moving in to the new offices has
invigorated the Chamber with a renewed energy as it continues
to support our business community. For more information about
the renovations and how your business can help contact the
Chamber at (573) 336-5121.
Pulaski County Creations Cookbook Update
The Waynesville-St. Robert Chamber of Commerce would like
to thank all of those who contributed to the Pulaski County
Creations Cookbook, Volume I. The Cookbook has been sent to
the printers and the launch date has been set for March 28th
to coincide with the annual Taste of Pulaski County and Basket
Auction. A display will be set up at the event and cookbooks
will be available to purchase at their regular price of $12.
Cookbook pre-orders have been extended until the day before
the Taste and Basket Auction, March 27th. Don't miss this
opportunity to pick up your copy at the discounted rate of
$10 by visiting the Chamber office at 137 St. Robert Blvd.
Ste. B, St. Robert. A limited number of cookbooks will be
printed so secure your copy today. For more information call
(573) 336-5121.
 Citizen
of the Year Dwight Nutting
The Waynesville-St. Robert Chamber of Commerce is proud to
announce the 2008 Citizen of the Year Dwight Nutting. Nutting
was awarded this honor at the Community Leadership Awards
Banquet held on February 21st. In addition to the Citizen
of the Year, awards were presented to Chamber Volunteer of
the year Randy Becht, Chamber Organization of the Year, the
Waynesville Technical Academy and to Norman Herren for his
time serving with the Chamber as the St. Robert City Administrator.
Tokens of appreciation were also handed out to all community
leaders in attendance.
The Chamber would like to thank everyone who came out and
helped to make the night special including Sellers Sexton
who graciously sponsored the event.
Click here to see Community Leadership Awards Banquet Photos
Click here to see Community Forum Photos
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The
Chamber is excited as we get ready to relocate into our new
office in the lower level of the Visitor Center/Pulaski County
Tourism Bureau building. We will be open in our new location
starting March 9th. Please note our address is now 137 St.
Robert Blvd., Ste. B. We would like to thank all the individuals,
businesses and organizations that helped make the new office
space a reality. A special thank you to the Pulaski County
Tourism Bureau for providing the space to us. We couldn't
have done this without everyone's help and support. A thank
you just isn't enough, but it is a heartfelt thank you that
we offer. We look forward to planning an Open House in April
so all of our members can stop by for a tour. 
Greetings
everyone. Be sure and attend the Taste of Pulaski County and
Basket Auction this month. It's not only our biggest fundraiser,
it's a lot of FUN! In my travels around our community, I get
positive comments about our chamber all the time. That's a
reflection of our membership and staff's involvement in so
many activities that are going on. You are truly making a
real difference and it shows! Thanks for being so positive
about chamber and community in such a negative environment.
Teamwork makes the dream work.
Born
on Fort Leonard Wood, Beth and her family lived the military
life, living in Ohio, Montana, Alabama, Germany and finally
being re-stationed to the Fort Leonard Wood area in 1977.
She worked for several years in her father's grocery store
in west Waynesville, then, upon graduation from High School
she opened her own business, the Treasure Chest. In 1983 she
married Jay Wiles raising several four-legged, furry "children"
during their 25 years of marriage. 
