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 Leadership
Pulaski County - Now Accepting 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 6, 2014 to be considered for the 2014-2015 class.
Applications are now
being accepted for the 2014-2015 Class of Leadership Pulaski
County. Click the links below for more information.
Program
Flier
Program
Application
Non-Profit
Organization Scholarship Application
LPC
Sponsorship Opportunities
"Raise it Up" on Flag Day
"Raise It Up! Anthem for America"
is a nationwide celebration for the bicentennial of the Star-Spangled
Banner on Flag Day, June 14, 2014. The Waynesville-St. Robert
Chamber of Commerce invites every citizen in Pulaski County
to join them at the Waynesville High School Football Stadium
on Flag Day, June 14th at 9 a.m. to proudly sing our National
Anthem, The Star Spangled Banner. We will raise our Pulaski
County voices to join in on the celebration with the objective
to be part of the National Museum of American History's goal
of setting a new Guinness World Record for the largest collective
National Anthem performance in history.
You are encouraged to wear red, white and blue
and join the Chamber on June 14, 2014 as Pulaski County makes
history. For more information call 573-336-5121 or email
chamber@wsrchamber.com.
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image for flier
Help us spread the
word by printing the flier
to hang up in your business or to handout to clients/costumers,
employees, friends, and family. Thank
you
Attention
Members with Marquees - Please
post this Flag Day event on your marquee.
Promote your Business to Leadership Missouri
The Leadership Missouri Class will be visiting
our area on June 13th. The Chamber is collecting promotional
items and coupons to put in goody bags to be given to the
class participants. We will need at least 30 items. If you
are interested in contributing to the goody bags please drop
off the items at the Chamber by 5:00 p.m. on June 11th. If
you have any questions please call the Chamber office at 573-336-5121
or email info@wsrchamber.com.
Membership Social
The 2014 Membership Social will be July 31st
at 6 p.m. at the Hampton Inn. Sponsoring this event is Citizens
Mortgage Company with Di Trapani's Italian Bistro providing
the food. 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 help fund the Chamber's It's All
Here shop local ad campaign including Shop Small Business
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
21st to make your reservations.
Now Accepting Veteran of the
Year Award Nominations
The Waynesville - St. Robert Area Chamber of
Commerce is preparing for its annual Veterans' Day Ceremony
& Parade. From now until August 29, 2014 the Chamber of
Commerce will be accepting nominations from Chamber members.
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.
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, 2014.
Nomination forms are available at the Chamber
office or can be downloaded by clicking here.
If you have any questions contact the Chamber office at 573-336-5121,
or e-mail chamber@wsrchamber.com.
Operation Workforce
Job Fair
Looking for Employees? Then plan to attend.
The Waynesville-St. Robert Chamber of Commerce presents the
10th 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
28, 2014 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
 The
Challenge
The Waynesville-St. Robert Chamber of Commerce hosted The
Challenge for the second year on May 10th 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 first place winners were also awarded two round
trip airline tickets from Fort Leonard Wood to St. Louis from
Cape Air.
Adrienne Echelberry and Gwen Andrewcarage took first place
winning $75 and airline tickets; LeeAnn Woods and Andrew Glenn
took second place winning $50; Shawn and Pamela Collins took
third place winning $25.
Thank you to all of the teams that competed in this exciting
event and to the event sponsors: Anytime Fitness, Renegade
Radio 107.9 The Coyote, Cape Air, City of Waynesville, Fort
Wood Hotels, Pulaski County Tourism, and Secrest Tees &
More.
Click here
for pictures and videos.
Eggs & Issues
The 2014 Eggs & Issues Luncheon was held
on May 28th at the Hampton Inn. The Chamber would like to
thank State Senator Dan Brown, State Representative Steve
Lynch and State Representative Robert Ross 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 2015!
View
pictures and video from the event.
The Right Choice Scholarship 2014 Recipients
The Waynesville-St. Robert Chamber of Commerce is proud to
announce the recipients of the 2014 Right Choice Scholarships:
Alyssa Arnold, Alison Bonner, Matthew Howell, and Hunter Sadler.
Alyssa Arnold will be attending John Brown University in Arkansas,
Alison Bonner will attend the University of Missouri in Columbia,
Matthew Howell will be attending the University of Central
Missouri, and Hunter Sadler will attend the University of
Missouri in Columbia.
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 2014. Due to the generous donations
from the People's Choice Award the Chamber was able to award
four 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.
Alyssa Arnold will attend John Brown University
in Arkansas
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Alison Bonner will attend University of Missouri
in Columbia
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Matthew Howell will attend the University of Central
Missouri
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Hunter Sadler will attend University of Missouri
in Columbia
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Community Minded Ambassadorial Scholarship
2014 Recipient
The Waynesville-St. Robert Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors
Club is proud to announce the recipient of the Community Minded
Ambassadorial Scholarship, Kaley Caracci.
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 Kaley'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. Kaley will attend the
St. Louis University in the fall.
2014 Sponsorship Opportunities
Click here
for information on 2014 Sponsorship Opportunities. For more
information on any Chamber event contact the Chamber office
at 573-336-5121 or email
chamber@wsrchamber.com.
 Chamber
Business Showcase
On June 2nd 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 Route
66 Candy Shoppe and The Daily Guide.
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.
Offer a discount or special offer to your
business through the Chamber's Shop Local Key Tag.
Anyone with a Shop Local Key Tag can
visit a participating business and receive a discount
or take advantage of a special offer. Key Tags are
FREE and available at all Chamber events as well as
the Chamber office. Key Tags will be available during
regular office hours at the Chamber office.
This program is open to any type of Chamber
business including retail, restaurants, fitness, service
businesses, or any business wishing to give a special
promotion to residents. Your discount or special promotion
needs to be good through December 31, 2014. Please fill
out the form below with your discount or special offer
to indicate that you are interested in participating in
this program.
Shop
Local Participant Form
For more information about the Shop Local Key
Tag Program visit www.keepitlocal.biz.
 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.
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Greetings
everybody! 
Summer
has arrived! As everyone starts making vacation plans be
sure to mark your calendars for our Membership Social on
July 31st at the Hampton Inn. If you are looking for employees
be sure to register for a free booth at this year's Job
Fair in August. This year's Community Pride Night has been
set for October 10th in conjunction with the Waynesville
High School Homecoming Parade. This is going to be a memorable
day and be on the lookout for more details.
Pulaski
County has been receiving some great press lately! 
On
May 22, 2014 I filed an application for Pulaski County to
become a Missouri Certified Work Ready Community. Individuals
can earn a National Career Readiness Certificate. There are
four certificate levels; Platinum, Gold, Silver, and Bronze.
Individuals earn their designation by taking three Work keys
assessments tests issued by ACT. The three tests areas are
applied mathematics, locating information, and reading for
information. Those who become certified will have credentials
that verify their skills in problem solving, critical thinking,
reading and using work-related text, applying information
to solve problems, applying mathematical reasoning to work
related problems, setting up and performing work-related mathematical
calculations, locating, synthesizing, and applying information
that is presented graphically, comparing, summarizing, and
analyzing information presented in multiple related graphics.
From
the Banks of the Roubidoux!
