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Chamber Board Slate
The Nominating Committee of the Waynesville-St. Robert Chamber
of Commerce Board of Directors has met and nominated 4 candidates
for the Board of Directors.
St. Robert - There are three (3) board seats open
in St. Robert.
1. Brad
Budolfson - Incumbent 3 Year Term (Hogan Land Title)
2. Marsha
Mercer - Incumbent 3 Year Term (Fort Wood Hotels by Ehrhardt
Properties)
3. Carey
Heitman - 3 Year Term (State Farm Insurance)
Membership at Large - There is one (1) board seat
open in Membership at Large.
1. Tracy
McCord - 3 Year Term (Mid Missouri Credit Union)
The following is the Chamber's process for electing new
board members. Members have the right to nominate by petition.
The deadline for filing a petition is May 7, 2012 by 5 p.m.
The petition must bear the genuine signatures of at least
5% of the members in good standing of the Chamber. Petitions
may be dropped off or mailed to: Waynesville-St. Robert Chamber
of Commerce, 137 St. Robert Blvd., Ste. B, St. Robert, MO
65584 for consideration.
Article IV Board of Directors (from By-Laws)
Pursuant to Section 3: Selection and Election of Directors
A Nominating Committee of not less than three (3) members
of the Chamber Board of Directors shall be appointed by the
President of the Board by March of each year. At the April
Board of Directors meeting, the Nominating Committee shall
present to the President of the Board a slate of candidates.
Each candidate must be an active member in good standing and
must have agreed to accept the responsibility of a directorship.
Additional names of candidates for directors can be nominated
by petition bearing the genuine signatures of at least five
percent (5%) of the members in good standing of the Chamber.
Such petition shall be filed with the Nominating Committee
at the Chamber office within ten (10) days after notice has
been given of the names of those nominated. The determination
of the Nominating Committee as to the legality of the petition(s)
shall be final.
If no petition is filed within the designated period, the
nominations shall be closed and the nominated slate of candidates
shall be declared elected by the Board of Directors at their
regular May Board meeting. If a legal petition shall present
additional candidates, the names of all candidates shall be
arranged on a ballot in alphabetical order. Instructions will
be to vote for the vacant number of directors only. The President
shall send the ballot to all active members via U.S. mail,
facsimile or e-mail at least fifteen (15) days before the
regular May Board meeting. The ballots shall be marked in
accordance with instructions and returned to the Chamber office
within ten (10) days of mailing. The Nominating Committee
shall count and tabulate the ballots, and certify the results
to the Board of Directors. Any improperly marked ballot(s)
shall not be counted. Ballots will be kept on file for thirty
(30) days following the tabulation of the ballots and are
open to inspection by any active member. The Board of Directors
shall at its regular May Board meeting declare the candidates
with the greatest number of votes elected. In the event of
a tie, the tie shall be broken by the flip of a coin. The
President shall conduct the flip in the presence of the candidates.
Chamber Luncheon - May 9th at 11:45 a.m. at Greater
Community Family Center catered by Vidies Catering. Our sponsor
will be Murphy Business & Financial Corporation. Please
contact the Chamber Office to RSVP before 9:00 a.m. Tuesday,
May 11th.
Volunteer Appreciation
Valuable is the work you do
Outstanding in how you always come through
Loyal, sincere, and full of good cheer
Untiring in your efforts throughout the year
Notable are the contributions you make
Trustworthy in every project you take
Eager to reach your every goal
Effective in the way you fulfill your role
Ready with a smile like a shining star
Special and wonderful -- that's what you are!!
Thank you to our wonderful Chamber Ambassadors!
Eggs and Issues Luncheon
The Waynesville-St. Robert Chamber welcomes
State Senator Dan Brown and State Representative David Day
to its annual Eggs and Issues Lunch at the Hampton Inn beginning
at 11:30 a.m. on May 30th. This event, sponsored by CenturyLink,
is one of the highlights of the year as our local State Senator
and Representative report on the issues and challenges brought
to the Missouri Congress during its most recent session and
answer questions from the audience. This is a Chamber members
only event. There is no charge and the meal is being provided
by CenturyLink and catered by Andy's 417. We still ask that
you R.s.v.p. by calling the Chamber office at (573) 336-5121
or e-mailing chamber@wsrchamber.com
by 9 a.m. May 24th to reserve your seat at this 'must
attend' event. If you are unable to attend without notifying
the Chamber, you will be charged for the meal.
 Bridging
Members Program
The Waynesville-St. Robert Chamber of Commerce
is excited to announce a new membership benefit aimed at bridging
our members and supporting our local community.
Beginning in April of 2011 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!
This only works if you're honest about who you're doing business
with and remember EVERY VISIT COUNTS! Just follow this link,
bookmark the page, and remember to let us know about your
visits! For more information about this program call the Chamber
office at 573-336-5121.
Click here
to log in your visits now!
Tour of Fort Leonard Wood
The 2012 Tour of Fort Leonard Wood took place on April 12th.
Click here
to see pictures from this year's tour.
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What is Murphy Business & Financial Corporation?
It's "North America's Premier Brokerage
Firm"
Murphy is one of the largest and most successful
business brokerage firms in North America with business
brokers conveniently located throughout the United States
and Canada. We specialize in selling established businesses,
selling franchises, and providing business valuations and
appraisals.
What is a business broker? A business broker is a skilled
professional in the mergers and acquisitions world and has
established relationships with many professional organizations
which are required to complete the transfer of ownership.
These relationships will prove to be extremely beneficial
to the business owner, or business buyer.
Murphy business brokers have unsurpassed access
to buyers and business sellers in North America. Our proven
process and system provides our clients with the means to
achieve their goals through a more successful and confidential
business transaction. We promise that you will not find
a more complete, thorough and professional experience as
the one Murphy Business & Financial Corporation can
provide.
Locally, Murphy is Waynesville resident Rick
Petitt, backed with decades of experience by the brokers
in the Springfield Regional Office. We are partnered with
several national and regional lenders, equipment liquidators,
and national franchisors ready to help you with your business
needs.
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 I
would like to thank everyone for the thoughts and prayers
you have shown me during my recent health concerns. It was
a tough time but I think we have resolved everything. It
feels good to be back in the office! I appreciate the Board
and Ambassadors for all they did to support the staff in
my absence. I can never thank Jenna and Leanna enough for
all they did to keep the office and events running. They
are amazing considering that they recently celebrated their
one year anniversary at the Chamber!
The staff and I attended the MAKO conference
in Branson. This was the second year for the four state
Chamber conference and we learned lots of fun ideas to help
our members. Thanks to Marsha Hughes for volunteering to
cover the office will we were gone.
Rolla, Waynesville-St. Robert and Lebanon
Chamber Staff
Be sure to register for the "Eggs and
Issues" Luncheon later this month. There will still
be eggs to go along with all the issues from Jefferson City
that will be discussed. Remember to help honor our Veterans
on Memorial Day by attending the community Wreath Laying
Ceremonies and the ceremony at the Ft. Leonard Wood Veterans'
Cemetery.
If you have any questions or concerns please
give me a call at 573-336-5121.
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Chamber Ambassadors want to give members
a RAISE
Chamber Ambassadors are blue coated volunteers who work on
behalf of the Waynesville- St. Robert Chamber of Commerce.
We are ready and willing to volunteer our time to meet and
greet new businesses and chamber members. We also help at
open houses, ribbon cuttings or receptions that benefit our
Chamber members..
The Ambassadors are also membership recruiters, sharing the
many benefits of Chamber membership with businesses throughout
our community. Our Chamber Ambassadors believe that the benefits
of Chamber membership is like giving yourself a RAISE:
Representation…your voice is heard! The Chamber
works closely with the business community; listening to and
understanding of our member's needs.
Access…a chance to be where the action is in
community and economic affairs. Many active committees, seminars,
regular networking opportunities, newsletters, and the web
site, enables you to promote and enhance your business operations
while meeting potential clients and customers.
Information…facts and figures to help you understand
the market place, tips and techniques to increase your profitability
and timely information on the people and issues affecting
the Waynesville and St. Robert area.
Solutions…to help you and your business remain
strong and healthy in our vital economic environment. The
Chamber provides programs through which you can accomplish
individual professional goals and serve as a community leader.
Economic growth…creating awareness and understanding
on issues of area growth and development that are of concern
to you.
The Ambassadors always welcome new members to our ranks.
We meet the first Friday of each month at various locations.
If you are interested in becoming an Ambassador to the Waynesville-
St. Robert Chamber of Commerce, call Cecilia Murray at the
Chamber office at 573-336-5121 for more information.
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Team Members, Seven Days a Week
The last weekend in April the Pulaski County Visitors Center
begins our summer hours! We will be open Monday-Friday 8am-5pm,
Saturdays and Sundays 9am-3pm. Please let your guests and
customers know that we are here to assist them with ideas
of things to do in Pulaski County. And if you are planning
a getaway, remember that we have over 750 brochures on attractions
across the state of Missouri.
The Bureau has a strong team serving Pulaski County's tourism
industry. Each team member handles specific programs that
we offer. Mitzi Sparks, Visitor Services Representative, works
with visitors to the Center and takes care of all of the leads
that come into the center from our national advertising efforts;
tracking/reporting and processing, our research program and
Board correspondence and data flow. Cassie Lemus, Visitor
Services Representative, handles our event promotion program;
media releases, event calendar, LED sign, Co-operative Marketing
Grant and our social media. Karen Hood, Marketing Relations
Manager, coordinates our group and reunion business by following
up with leads, developing itineraries, obtaining bids and
takes care of the Partner programs which consist of explaining
to partners the marketing opportunities that the Bureau offers,
both complimentary and enhanced. As the Director I handle
marketing planning and placement, strategic planning, budget,
bylaws and procedures. Our newest addition to the staff is
Faith Tootle, Visitor Services Representative. Faith will
be working with visitors to the Center, fulfilling bulk mail
leads and welcome bags for groups and conferences and handling
the brochure ordering for the Center. Faith has lived in Pulaski
County for 12 years. She is a Business Major and attends classes
at OTC in Waynesville. She is very involved in the Dixon Booster
Club and Marine Corps League, and enjoys fishing, camping
and canoeing with her husband, children and grandchildren.
Faith will be working our weekends and two days during the
week.
Always remember: Help us. Help you! By letting us know about
new services that you offer and events that you are planning.
The more we know, the more we can assist you, your business
and our visitors!
As always, stay connected with what is happening in Pulaski
County by visiting our online calendar located at PulaskiCountyUSA.com.
You won't want to miss the array of activities in May! Wounded
Warrior Weekend, Rhonda Vincent and the Rage, Dueling Pianos,
Paranormal Investigations, Car shows, Horse show, PFAA's production
of "The Hobbit" or fantastic music at Summer Jam,
Mid America Freedom Rally or the Memorial Day Bluegrass Festival
And please welcome the following groups to Pulaski County;
Pulaski Bank - April 27th
Dutch Royal Army - May 8th
Dutch Royal Army - May 15th
Custom Tours and Travel - May 30th
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 The
"Made In Missouri" State Entrepreneurship Competition
2012 is now open. This will be the third year of the competition.
Submissions for entry will be due May 31, 2012. Participants
will be notified by July1st of their possible advancement
to the next round of competition. The next advancement will
take place August 16, 2012 at the Missouri State Fair. Businesses
currently in existence for less than three years are eligible
to compete. There is a youth category for people under the
age of 18. At the preliminary level, participants complete
a questionnaire outlining the key factors of their business
idea, as well as leadership, management, community, and environmental
plans for implementation. Participants moving on to the final
phase will present their businesses at the Missouri State
Fair in a tradeshow open to the public, and will give in-depth
investment pitches to a final panel of judges. The winners
will be announced at the closing ceremony the day of the fair.
All submissions will receive recommendations from judges for
technical assistance, programs, and organizations that may
help participants in developing their business ideas, regardless
of advancement through the competition. The purpose of this
competition is two fold: first is to encourage the entrepreneurial
spirit for youth, and second to develop and launch new businesses
in the State of Missouri. The Entrepreneurs Club in Pulaski
County will meet again Tuesday May 8th.The meeting will start
at 5:30 pm, at the Pulaski County Visitor's Center 137 St
Robert Blvd. Meetings are informal, but we do follow an agenda
with education components,entrepreneur time to discuss new
ideas, and networking. If you want more information about
the "Made In Missouri" competition or the E-Club
of Pulaski County contact me by email director@pulaskicountymo.com
or phone 573-336-2123.
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 NOTES
FROM THE ROUBIDOUX
I was humbled to be elected mayor of Waynesville in the April
election. The confidence shown to me by the citizens is something
I will treasure forever. I chose Waynesville as my home in
1971 and after a teaching career with the Waynesville Schools,
I began an eight year involvement in city government.
I have a four year plan of projects for the City. My first
goal is to improve communication with the citizens and the
community. We will be launching a new website shortly, as
well as a Facebook page for the City of Waynesville MO. We
will also be publishing a monthly newsletter that will be
available electronically, as well as a print version. Commercial
development and a focus on tourism and the Roubidoux will
be the center of my planning. The City Council will be holding
a study session in early May to discuss their ideas and thoughts
for making our City a better place to live and raise a family.
I will be "Community Minded" and "Business
Minded". I look forward to working with our neighbors,
Fort Wood and St. Robert, and also, being part of the Chamber
of Commerce family. I will be available and open to suggestions.
Luge Hardman
Mayor of Waynesville
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Ozarks Technical Community College
April 5th
320 Ichord, Ste. U, Townfield Plaza
Waynesville, MO 65583
(573) 774-5061
Fax: (417) 447-6638
prider@otc.edu
www.otc.edu
Waynesville High School Campus Completion
Project
April 12th
The Photo Shop
April 14th
Christopher Brown-Ployd and Monique Webb
1106 Old Rt. 66 Ste., 1B
St. Robert, MO 65584
(573) 855-3941
thephotoshopbiz@gmail.com
www.thephotoshopbiz.com
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Chamber Luncheon - May 9th at 11:45 a.m. at Greater
Community Family Center catered by Vidies Catering. Our
sponsor will be Murphy Business & Financial Corporation.
Please contact the Chamber Office to RSVP before 9:00 a.m.
Tuesday, May 11th.
**Please note** The Chamber of Commerce is excited to
have such a large number of its members attend monthly luncheons.
Unfortunately, due to the large number of last minute Chamber
luncheon attendees a policy has been put into place by the
Chamber Board of Directors. This policy started in APRIL
2005; anyone who responds after the R.s.v.p. cut-off time
(9:00 a.m. the Tuesday before the luncheon) or shows up
without an R.s.v.p. may be charged an additional $10. If
an R.s.v.p. is received and they do not attend the luncheon
there may be a $10 charged for the meal. The decision was
made to charge this amount to compensate our Chamber member
restaurants for the last minute adjusts they must make to
their menus.
Ribbon Cutting for Pamper Me Beautiful Day Spa
and Boutique - May 11th at 5 p.m. in their new
location at 310 Historic 66, E. in Waynesville.
Ribbon Cutting for Express Stop Store - May 18th
at 3:00 p.m. at 101 Discovery Drive in Waynesville.
Ribbon Cutting for Culver's - May 30th
at 9 a.m. at 114 Town Center Blvd. in St. Robert.
Eggs & Issues Luncheon - The Waynesville-St.
Robert Chamber welcomes State Senator Dan Brown and State
Representative David Day to its annual Eggs and Issues Lunch
at the Hampton Inn beginning at 11:30 a.m. on May 30th.
This event, sponsored by CenturyLink, is one of the highlights
of the year as our local State Senator and Representative
report on the issues and challenges brought to the Missouri
Congress during its most recent session and answer questions
from the audience. This is a Chamber members only event.
There is no charge and the meal is being provided by CenturyLink
and catered by Andy's 417. We still ask that you R.s.v.p.
by calling the Chamber office at (573) 336-5121 or e-mailing
chamber@wsrchamber.com
by 9 a.m. May 24th to reserve your seat at this 'must
attend' event. If you are unable to attend without notifying
the Chamber, you will be charged for the meal.
View
the complete monthly calendar
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The May Newcomer Spotlight Business is:
Travelers Square Dancers
Fort Leonard Wood Command Orientation
14 packets were handed out in April.
Newcomer Materials are due to the Chamber Office by the
2nd Wednesday of each month. Newcomer Spotlight Businesses
are selected randomly. You must be taking advantage of this
benefit to be considered. If you are not currently participating
in this FREE program, you should be!
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Advertise as little or as often as you wish in the Waynesville-St.
Robert Chamber "VOICE" Newsletter. Our
Newsletter comes out once a month, and will include a hyperlink!
Banner Ad; Top of the Page Exclusive
$300 (for six months)
$500 (for twelve months)
Side Bar Banner Ad
$200 (for six months)
$350 (for twelve months)
Flier; PDF format
$50 (a month)
View More Advertising Opportunities
www.waynesville-strobertchamber.com/adrates.php
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Chamber Board of Directors:
PRESIDENT - Ronda Cortesini
VICE PRESIDENT - Mike Dunbar
TREASURER - Marsha Mercer
Brad Budolfson, Jackie Farris, Mike Freeman, Laura McVay,
Katrina Lynch-Allen, Lindall Mostajo, and Phil Tackett
Chamber Staff:
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR - Cecilia Murray
OFFICE MANAGER - Jenna Farquhar
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT - Leanna Weathers
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