June 13, 2025
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Chamber of Commerce office will be closed Thursday, June 19th. Passing the Presidential Torch During the Waynesville-St. Robert Chamber luncheon held on June 11, 2025, we thanked outgoing Board President Dr. Rosalind Pride and introduced incoming Board President Brett Reith. Dr. Rosalind Pride served as President from 2022-2025. She is now one of only three Presidents in Chamber history to serve as President for three years, she will continue serve The Chamber in another capacity. Brett Reith has served as Vice President of the Board and is excited to continue serving the community and the Chamber…"Our (the Board of Directors) main goal here is to support our Executive Director and her staff in pursuing our mission to empower our members to promote a thriving community". Lunch & Learn Quarterly Webinar Series
To Register Click Here. 2025 Veteran of the Year Nominations
The Waynesville - St. Robert Area Chamber of Commerce's annual Veterans' Day Ceremony & Parade is just around the corner and there is a lot to be done. One of those items is selecting a Veteran of the Year nominee and the Chamber needs your help. From now until August 15, 2025, the Chamber of Commerce will be collecting members' nominations. In order to nominate someone, a one-page letter highlighting why your candidate is qualified to receive this honor, must be sent to the Chamber along with a brief history of your nominee and their picture.
The Veteran of the Year Award distinguishes a veteran from any rank from the Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marines and Navy with an honorable discharge. The veteran has to be a resident from Pulaski County, agree to accept the tribute, and be present at the Veterans' Day Ceremony, and serve as the Parade Marshall on November 11, 2025.
You can find the nomination forms at the Chamber office, 137 St. Robert Blvd, Ste. B or you can download it from here. If you have any questions contact the Chamber office at 573-336-5121, or e-mail chamber@wsrchamber.com.
WSR Chamber Poppy Project
The poppy project is a community art project of remembrance that will be created by using hand-made poppies in an effort to honor our veterans. These symbols of remembrance will be blanketed and displayed at the Veterans' Day Parade, November 11, 2025 in St. Robert, MO Last year we collected 6,200 knitted and/or crocheted poppies. This year our goal is 3,800 poppies. They will be displayed in our upcoming Veterans' Parade. The total we hope to display is 10,000 poppies. The deadline to turn in poppies is October 31, 2025. For more information on completing the poppies, please call (573) 336-5121 or email chamber@wsrchamber.com with any questions. Salute to Service
We are excited to announce that the WSR Chamber is partnering with the LPC Alumni Foundation for our third annual Holiday Block Leave event, "Salute to the Season". As a community deeply connected to the military in Mid-Missouri, we recognize the immense sacrifices made by our brave servicemen and women. This event seeks to create a warm and welcoming environment, bringing the holiday spirit to those who may be far from home. We are reaching out to our valued members to invite you to join
the "Salute to the Season" Committee. Your involvement
will be instrumental in ensuring the success of this special event.
By joining the committee, you will have the opportunity to:
Thank you for your consideration, and we look forward to working together to bring holiday cheer to those who serve our nation. Sponsorship Opportunities
You will find the 2025 sponsorship opportunities link by selecting the icon above, please take a moment to review. There are many events/programs that can provide your business with advertising and promotional benefits. Submit your completed form to insure your investment with the Chamber. In the event we don’t receive your form we will be calling to verify your participation for the coming year. We understand that there are many ways to spend your advertising dollars; we hope you consider the Chamber when making your annual budgets. Click Here to see the 2025 Year of Events. Submissions for Weekly Update All submissions for the weekly update need to be sent in written format with a summary of information to include contact information (no flyers or PDF) by Thursdays at 3 p.m. Email information to chamber@wsrchamber.com. If you are interested in advertising with a PDF click here for additional advertising opportunities.
May Newcomer Spotlight
Infuze Credit Union proudly serves both military and civilian communities with personalized financial solutions, exceptional member service, and a commitment to empowering lifelong financial success. For more information visit http://www.infuzecu.org Fort Leonard Wood Command Orientation 107 bags were handed out in May 2025. If you haven't had a chance to bring promotional items to the Chamber to be put in Newcomer Bags, don't miss out! Newcomer bags are handed out every week to incoming permanent party service members arriving to Fort Leonard Wood. Bags are packed every Wednesday. Chamber members, take advantage of this free opportunity! The Chamber volunteers hand out bags each Thursday to all new permanent party and families arriving. Newcomer Materials can be brought to the Chamber Office every Tuesday to be included. We are handing out between 30-40 bags a week. This is an exclusive benefit to Chamber members only. The Chamber is represented every other Thursday at Fort Leonard Wood's Command Orientation and gives welcome bags to all new incoming families. Organizations that participate give a door prize in the form of a gift certificate or goodie bag. We are requesting some gift certificates or promotional items that could be used to donate as the door prize. This is a great way for those who are arriving on base to learn about Pulaski County and your business. Please bring by your donation to the Chamber during business hours. We thank you for your continued support. |
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Upcoming Ribbon Cuttings
Ribbon Cutting for Sparklight - June 25th at 4:30 p.m. at 690 Missouri Ave., #13 in St. Robert. The celebration will include refreshments, food, giveaways, a raffle, and more. Ribbon Cutting for Pulaski County Community Network- June 30th at 1:00 p.m. at the Chamber Office, 137 St. Robert Blvd., Ste. B.
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The Waynesville R-VI School District's mission is
to "Prepare and empower individual lifelong learners for opportunities
as citizens and leaders." From preschool for children with
special needs to dual credit and AP college courses, the district
offers something for every student. The district seeks input from stakeholders through surveys, focus groups, advisory groups and through its Comprehensive School Improvement Plan (the district's strategic plan). The district is the second largest employer in Pulaski
County and maintains one of the lowest school tax levies in the
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The Veterans Streamer Presentation at 4 p.m., July 11 on Gammon Field and the Community Partnership Award Recognition Ceremony at 9:30 a.m., June 13 in Lincoln Hall Auditorium have been designated a special event so they are both open to the public - to access Fort Leonard Wood that day, community members can use their Real ID at the gates to gain access. For more information about the award at https://www.army-community-partnership-awards or https://www.army.mil eGuidon More stories are at https://www.army.mil/paowood. Past issues of the eGuidon can be found at https://home.army.mil/wood/index.php/Garrison/pao/eguidon. |
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Youth Baseball Camp June 25-27 ***Registration closes June 19th*** The 2025 Youth Baseball Camp will be for students entering 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th grades this fall. During the camp, students will learn drills that they can do to make them a better baseball player. Each camper will be tested on throwing velocity, exit speed and how fast they can run the bases. Each camper must complete a registration form individually. (Example: Camper A & B are siblings. Parent of Camper A & B will fill out the registration two times -- once with Camper A's info, the other with Camper B's info). The cost is $30 per camper. Each camper will receive a T-shirt for participating. Register your student here https://forms.
Payment should be made at My School Bucks https://www.msbtickets.com/Athletics/schoolevents Each child needs to bring their own personal equipment. If your child does not have those items we will have some extra. Parents/guardians will drop off their camper(s) at the main entrance of Bandy baseball field (next to East Elementary) by 5:50 p.m. and will need to pick up their camper from the same location by 7:30 pm. Youth Dance Camp for students going into K-6 grades Join the Waynesville High School Varsity Dance Team for a High-Energy Youth Dance Camp! Get ready to leap, turn, and shine at our 3-day dance camp designed for aspiring young dancers! Hosted by the WHS Varsity Dance Team, this camp will focus on fun and fundamentals - including kicks, jumps and turn technique. Campers will also learn a special routine to show off their new skills for a special performance on the final day. Whether you're a beginner or looking to sharpen your technique, this is a great opportunity to dance, build confidence and be part of the Tiger spirit.
Note: You must both register and pay for the camp Register at https://forms. ***Registration closes June 16 at 3 PM. Payment should be made at My School Bucks https://www.msbtickets.com/. Parents/guardians will need to pick up their camper(s) at the main entrance of Parker by 7:40 p.m. Any questions please contact cpoole@waynesville.k12.mo.us or Athletic Director Cory Ace - cace@waynesville.k12.mo.us. Nominations being accepted for outstanding alumni and educators Form: https://www.waynesvilleschoolsfoundation.com/ Scoring Guide: https://www.waynesvilleschoolsfoundation.com/ In addition, paper copies are available at the Administration Building, 200 Fleetwood Drive, Waynesville. For more information, please contact Cheryl Vernon at cannvernon.2@gmail.com or call 573-842-2040. |
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Waynesville-St. Robert Senior Center Weekly Menu June 6-13 All are welcome to join us for lunch! Lunch served Monday-Friday from 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. June 13- Chicken Fried Chicken, Mashed Potato w/ Gravy, Garden Salad, Bread June 16- BBQ Chicken, Mac N' Cheese, Baked Beans, Spinach & Tomato Salad, Bread June 17- Baked Ham, Scalloped Potatoes, Coleslaw, Roll June 18- Meatloaf, Mashed Potato w/ Gravy, Peas, Salad,
Roll June 19- Closed June 20- Liver or Salisbury Steak & Onions, Mashed Potato w/ Gravy, Broccoli, Roll **All meals served with Milk & Dessert Join us for Trivia every Wednesday at 12:30 p.m. and/or BINGO every third Thursday at 12:30. We also offer cards, games and crafts. We are always looking for volunteers!
Military Police Regimental Association 84th Annual Golf Tournament Registration for the 894th MPRA Golf Tournament opens May 1st, cost is $60 per person. Event will take place 10 a.m on September 24, 2025 at the Piney Valley Golf Course, Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri.
To Register visit or contact the Piney Valley Golf Course (573) 329-4770 for questions please contact Rick Harne (573)434-9642. Mercy- Rolla to hold Upcoming Medicare 101 Seminar Join Mercy for a free Medicare 101 Seminar on Wednesday, July 23rd from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Mercy Clinic Rolla, 3rd Floor Board Room (1605 Martin Springs Dr., Rolla, MO). Learn the basics of Medicare in a relaxed, informative setting. Whether you're new to Medicare or just need a refresher, you're invited to a free seminar on Medicare basics, compliments of 65 Prime+ by Mercy Primary Care. Medicare experts will answer your questions without any pressure
to select a plan. Come learn about enrollment periods, benefits
and plan options, from A to D. RSVP to MercyMedicare101@mercy.net
ASYMCA Annual Duck Race We're excited to announce our upcoming 'fun' raiser event, the 35th Annual Duck Race on July 26, 2025 hosted at the Roubidoux Park in Waynesville. Each year participants' ducks strut their stuff to compete for "best dressed". Afterward, they speed their way down the Roubidoux in an attempt to be crowned the "Speediest Duck". Winners will receive a $125 Visa gift card. Every dollar raised is put back into the soldiers and families at Fort Leonard Wood through low or no-cost preschool programs, sports, summer camps and other opportunities for military families. Once you sponsor a duck, you will get a duck decoy to decorate and deploy on race day. After you register, we will contact you to coordinate receipt of your duck. Here's how you can help:
You can sponsor your duck(s) by visiting our website
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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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June 19th
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WSR Chamber Closed
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June 25th
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Ribbon Cutting for Sparklight
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June 30th
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Ribbon Cutting for Pulaski
County Community Network
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*For more details see Chamber Announcements on the left
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