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Chamber Board Slate
At the May Chamber Board of Directors meeting the Board approved
the Slate as presented. Carrie
Williamson will be filling the seat soon to be left vacant
by Jackie Farris and Mike
Freeman will continue to serve in his position for another
term. To learn more about the new Board members click on their
name.
Click here
to view a full version of the Chamber By-laws.
Leadership Pulaski County
 Deadline
to Turn in Applications!
Leadership Pulaski County is a community based
leadership program designed to identify, educate, and develop
leaders. The goal of Leadership Pulaski County is to identify
community leaders, expand the leadership potential of participants
by increasing their knowledge of Pulaski County, as well as
connect current and potential leaders by improving communication.
Sessions will introduce participants to the different aspects
of leadership within Pulaski County as well as develop an
awareness of the importance of leadership to the community's
growth and development. Participants will be provided the
opportunity to network with individuals that represent many
different aspects of the community including business, government,
military, and volunteer organizations. Leadership Pulaski
County is designed to develop, inspire, and motivate the leaders
of Pulaski County.
Leadership Pulaski County program participants
are selected from applications submitted to the selection
committee based on merits through a highly competitive admissions
process. Participants are expected to have established careers,
demonstrate talent and leadership qualities, and participate
in community activities. All participants must also demonstrate
a personal commitment to serving the community, show potential
for a significant role in the community in the future, and
a willingness to commit the time and energy necessary to complete
the program. The sponsoring organization or business must
also fully support participation in Leadership Pulaski County.
Individuals from all aspects of Pulaski County
are eligible to apply. The number of participants for each
class is limited. All applications must be postmarked by June
5, 2013 to be considered for the 2013-2014 class.
Applications are now being accepted for the 2013-2014 Class
of Leadership Pulaski County. Click the links below for more
information or visit the LPC web site at http://www.leadershippulaskicounty.org
Program
Flier
Program
Application
Non-Profit
Organization Scholarship Application
LPC
Sponsorship Opportunities
 The
Challenge
The Waynesville-St. Robert Chamber of Commerce hosted its
newest community event, The Challenge, on May 18th in the
Waynesville City Park. Teams of two raced around the park
to complete mental and physical challenges. The first three
teams to complete the entire set of challenges were awarded
medals and cash prizes.
The top three teams were:
First Place won $75: Sandy and Dennis Gurney
Second Place won $50: Sophie Maranville and Belinda Flaherty
Third Place won $25: Shawn and Pamela Collins
The Challenge will be an annual event in May that will continue
to grow in the community. Thank you to all of the teams that
competed in this new event and to the event sponsors: Aarons
Sales and Leasing, Anytime Fitness, Charlie's Cars, City of
Waynesville, Colton's Steakhouse and Grill, Drury University,
Fort Wood Hotels, Initials Inc., Ozark Coca-Cola/Dr. Pepper
Bottling Co., Secrest Tees & More and Indoor Arena, Security
Bank of Pulaski County, and The ARK Community and Sports Center.
Click here
for more pictures
Eggs and Issues Luncheon
The 2013 Eggs & Issues Luncheon was held
on May 29th at the Hampton Inn. The Chamber would like to
thank State Senator Dan Brown and State Representative Steve
Lynch who reported on the issues and challenges brought to
the State of Missouri during its most recent session and answered
questions from the audience. This year's Eggs & Issues
luncheon was well attended. The Chamber would also like to
thank CenturyLink for their sponsorship and for providing
the meal catered by Andy's 417. Plan on attending the next
Eggs & Issues in May 2014!
Click link
to view photos from this year's Eggs & Issues luncheon.
Membership Social -
Bring Back the Memories!
The 2013 Membership Social will be July 25th
at 6 p.m. at the Hampton Inn. Sponsoring this event is Citizens
Mortgage Company with Hopper's Pub providing the food. Show
how long your business  has
been in the community by dressing up to represent the decade
your business opened. The Chamber is made up of long-standing
and fresh local businesses that make this community a great
place to live, shop, and explore! This annual membership social
is a night of networking, fun and entertainment. The Bottle
Auction will be held again this year, members are encouraged
to donate wrapped bottles with unknown contents to be auctioned
off. The money raised will fund the Chamber's shop local ad
campaign in support of Shop Local Saturday. The cost to attend
the Social is $15.00 per person. Please call the Chamber office
at 573-336-5121 no later than 9:00 a.m. July 18th to make
your reservations.
Right
Choice Scholarship Winners
The Waynesville-St. Robert Chamber of Commerce
is proud to announce the recipients of the 2013 Right Choice
Scholarships: Sachi Patel, Laney Blau, Kate Bildner, Heather
Riley, and Alyssa Gates.
Funds for the scholarship were raised at the
Polar Meltdown Chili Cook-off event hosted by the Waynesville-St.
Robert Chamber of Commerce in January 2013. Due to the generous
donations from the People's Choice Award the Chamber was able
to award five scholarships this year!
Applicants for this scholarship are required to clearly communicate
their personal goals through a written essay. They must also
exhibit those leadership skills and academic proficiency that
would suggest a desire and ability to succeed at their next
level of education.
The Waynesville-St. Robert Chamber of Commerce
is pleased to announce that based on these students' current
accomplishments they have fulfilled the requirements of this
scholarship and were selected by the Waynesville-St. Robert
Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors as the winners of its
Right Choice Scholarship.
Kate Bildner will attend East Central College.
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Laney Blau will attend Brigham Young University in
Idaho.
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Alyssa Gates will attend Drury University.
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Sachi Patel will attend St. Louis University.
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Heather Riley will attend Pepperdine University
in Malibu, CA.
Community
Minded Ambassadorial Scholarship Winner
The Waynesville-St. Robert Chamber of Commerce
Ambassadors Club is proud to announce the recipient of the
Community Minded Ambassadorial Scholarship, Theresa Marie
Trudell.
Applicants for this scholarship are required
to clearly communicate the importance of giving back to the
local community and community involvement. Leadership must
also be demonstrated through the understanding of and participation
in community involvement. Applicants must also exhibit leadership
skills and academic proficiency that would suggest a desire
and ability to succeed at their next level of education.
The Waynesville-St. Robert Chamber of Commerce
Ambassadors Club is pleased to announce that based on Theresa's
current accomplishments she has fulfilled the requirements
of this scholarship and was selected by the Waynesville-St.
Robert Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors Club as the winner
of its Community Minded Ambassadorial Scholarship. Theresa
will attend the Ozarks Technical Community College in the
fall.
Operation Workforce
Job Fair
Looking for Employees? Then plan to attend.
The Waynesville-St. Robert Chamber of Commerce presents the
9th Annual Operation Workforce Job Fair. Operation Workforce
is a workforce recruitment program promoting the connection
between employees seeking part-time/full-time positions with
employers providing those employment opportunities. Interviewing
booths will be available for on-site employee/employer interviews.
This event will take place Thursday, August
8, 2013 at the St. Robert Community Center from 10:00 a.m.
to 2:00 p.m. with set up from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
If you would like to have a booth print out
your form here
and send it to the Chamber office at 137 St. Robert Blvd.
Ste. B, St. Robert, MO 65584. For more information, please
contact the Chamber office at (573) 336-5121 or e-mail info@wsrchamber.com
Veteran of the Year
Award Now Accepting Nominations
The Veteran of the Year Award is meant to recognize a veteran
from any rank from the Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marines
and Navy with an honorable discharge. The individual must
be a Pulaski County resident and has agreed to accept the
award and be the Veterans' Day Ceremony & Parade Marshall
on November 11, 2013.
Nominations for the Veteran of the Year Award will be accepted
from any Chamber member. The nomination process shall be made
public by the call for nominations through utilizing the local
newspapers, radio stations, and Chamber newsletter. A one-page
letter outlining the candidate's qualifications and experience
will comprise the formal nomination form along with a brief
bio summary of the nominee and a digital photo.
Nominations are due to the Chamber office no later than August
30, 2013.
Click here
to downloard a nomination form.
 Chamber
Business Showcase
On May 31st the Chamber Surprise Patrol visited
two Chamber member businesses to recognize them as the Chamber
Business Showcase member recognition program recipients for
June. The June Business Showcase recipients are Meek's Building
Center and Bank of Iberia. The Surprise Patrol visited both
businesses and dropped off a special sign that will be displayed
throughout the month. Business Showcase recipients are drawn
each month. The Surprise Patrol will be out again in July
to recognize the next recipients.
2013 Sponsorship Opportunities
Click here
for information on 2013 Sponsorship Opportunities. For more
information on any Chamber event contact the Chamber office
at 573-336-5121 or email
chamber@wsrchamber.com.
 Chamber
Membership E-Plaque
The Chamber would like to introduce the new
E-plaque now available to members. This plaque may be placed
on your business web site or social media page to increase
your credibility through the recognition of Chamber membership.
E-mail info@wsrchamber.com
for the web site code and instructions to add the new Chamber
Membership E-plaque to your company web site.
 Bridging
Members Program
Chamber members are encouraged to report to
us when they visit another member's establishment. At the
end of the month the member with the most visits will have
the opportunity to have a video posted to our web site...FREE!
Click link
to log in your visits now!
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BENEVOLENT
FUND 
Greetings
everybody! The Chamber continues to be very busy and active
promoting our members and the Community. We continue to
work diligently to provide input to our State and National
Representatives of our Support to Ft. Leonard Wood and to
our military. We believe a great presentation which has
placed our area in the best possible position has been made.
Summer
has arrived! As everyone starts making vacation plans be
sure to mark your calendars for our Membership Social on
July 25th at the Hampton Inn. If you are looking for employees
be sure to register for a free booth at this year's Job
Fair on August 8th at the St. Robert Community Center. 
Family
and Friends Visiting This Year?
The
Missouri Legislative Session came to a close May 17, 2013.
There are several bills awaiting the Governors signature which
impact the economic development programs of Pulaski County.
The first one is SB 51 which modifies provisions related to
the regulation of motor vehicles. In the bill is fee increases
for motor vehicle and license office transactions. The Pulaski
County Growth Alliance is the contract manager for the Waynesville
Motor Vehicles and License Office. This increase would be
used to help our economic development efforts.
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