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The Waynesville-St. Robert Chamber’s Annual Community Leadership Awards Banquet was held Friday, February 20, 2026, at The ARK Community & Sports Center. This event is held to commemorate the hard work and dedication to the community exhibited by our area leaders, non-profit organizations and civic groups, as well as announces the Citizen of the Year. The Chamber had 155 in attendance and the event was sponsored by Security Bank of Pulaski County with dinner provided by Vidies Catering.

The Waynesville - St. Robert Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors announces the opportunity for members in good standing to be considered for open board positions for the term of 2026 - 2029. There are four open board seats, three in Waynesville and one Membership at Large.

The Chamber would like to recognize and thank the volunteers that make up the Chamber Ambassadors Club. The Ambassador’s Club is dedicated to the support of the Chamber and the local business community. The members of the Ambassadors can be seen at various times in their signature blue jackets while they invest time and energy in the success of the Chamber. They promote community growth and development through their participation in welcoming new businesses to the Chamber as well as maintaining relationships with current members and performing invaluable service during Chamber events.

The week of February 2nd through the 6th is the thirteenth Waynesville-St. Robert Area Chamber of Commerce Volunteer Appreciation Week. The Chamber would like to recognize and thank all the volunteers that contribute to the success of the Chamber throughout the year as well as the businesses that support their volunteer efforts. Each day of Volunteer Appreciation Week is dedicated to recognizing one of the five volunteer groups that make up the Chamber’s volunteers: Chamber Ambassadors Club, Chamber Board of Directors, Governmental & Military Affairs Committee, CHOICES Program presenters, and the LPC Alumni Foundation Board.

The Waynesville-St. Robert Chamber of Commerce is proud to partner with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation to bring the National Civics Bee to Pulaski County, MO for the 2025-2026 program year. This annual initiative – now expanding to all 50 states in celebration of America’s 250th anniversary in 2026 – invites middle school students to showcase their civics knowledge, engage in their communities, and build trust in others and institutions through a nonpartisan, multi-round competition. Due to the widespread impact of the winter storms, including school closures, postal service delays, and power and internet outages, we are implementing a one-time, nationwide extension of the 2026 essay submission deadline. The new deadline is: Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at 11:59 p.m., Hawaii Standard Time.

The Waynesville-St. Robert Area Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors Club is proud to offer scholarships to deserving high school seniors who demonstrates strong community involvement and leadership. This scholarship is open to seniors from Waynesville High School, Maranatha Baptist Academy, Westside Christian Academy, or homeschool students residing within the Waynesville R-VI School district area.

The Leadership Pulaski County (LPC) Alumni Foundation is proud to announce its annual scholarship opportunity for Pulaski County high school seniors. This scholarship is designed to recognize and support outstanding students who demonstrate strong leadership, community involvement, and a commitment to their future goals. Eligible applicants must be seniors currently attending a high school in Pulaski County, Missouri. 

"In Your Honor" Veterans’ Day Parade

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.

The Waynesville-St. Robert Chamber will be continue to present the CHOICES® Program to all 8th graders in the county this fall in partnership with the LPC Alumni Foundation and Rotary Club of Pulaski County. What is CHOICES®? CHOICES® is an interactive, decision-making workshop that empowers teens to achieve academic success in pursuit of their career and life aspirations.

The Chamber will also be presenting community awards and is currently accepting nominations. All submissions are due to the Chamber office no later than November 14, 2025. Forms are available on the Chamber web site, www.wsrchamber.com or at the Chamber office.

During the Waynesville-St. Robert Chamber luncheon held in June, we thanked outgoing Board President Dr. Rosalind Pride and introduced incoming Board President Brett Reith. D