 It's
Time For Eggs and Issues
The Waynesville-St. Robert Chamber welcomes State Senator
Frank Barnitz and State Representative David Day to its annual
Eggs and Issues Brunch at the Hampton Inn beginning at 11:30
a.m. on May 27th. This event, sponsored by Embarq, 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 Embarq 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 25th to reserve your seat at this 'must attend'
event. Seating is Limited!
 Tour
of Ft. Leonard Wood
Live in Pulaski County long enough and you realize that it
is constantly evolving and much of what spurs this motion
is the consistent growth-taking place on Fort Leonard Wood.
June 12th the Waynesville-St. Robert Chamber of Commerce will
be offering a members only tour of Ft. Leonard Wood beginning
at 8:45 a.m. and ending at 1 p.m.
The Chamber is excited to be able to offer its members this
opportunity to tour Ft. Leonard Wood and witness the transformations
that have impacted our communities is so many positive ways
over the years. The tour will be leaving from the Chamber
Office, located in the lower level of the Visitor's Center
in St. Robert, as always please remember to park in the back
of the building. Lunch will be provided after the tour. Space
is limited so please R.s.v.p. to the Chamber office at (573)
336-5121 no later than June 11th; a lunch cost of $5.00 is
due at the time.
Chamber Announces New VP
Due to work obligations Chamber Board Member Perry Roberts
has resigned from his position as Board Vice President. That
position was filled during the April Board Meeting by Mike
Dunbar who will become President on July 1, 2009 at the end
of Steve Lynch's term. We thank Mike for stepping up and filing
this vacancy on such short notice. We appreciate his time
and commitment.
The Chamber Thanks YOU!
We would like to thank everyone for coming out and helping
us celebrate the completion of our new offices during our
Open House held April 25th. You kindness and generosity enabled
us to turn what seemed like a hopeless endeavor into a successful
accomplishment. We'd like to take this moment to thank our
membership for their continued support, no matter how little
or large you're all our heroes.
We'd also like to point out those special contributors who
donated through the Wires, Walls and Rooms Campaign. Words
fail us at times like these. To be the recipients of such
generosity is both humbling and inspiring. Thank You.
Click here to view our Wires, Walls
and Rooms Campaign Contributors
Click here to see Photos from the Chamber
Open House
Can We Talk?
The world we live in has changed so dramatically over the
last few decades due to a boom in technology. It seems everyone
is officially tuning in and getting their weekly, daily or
even hourly information updates through the web. One of the
best ways to keep contact these days is through a social network,
sites like Linked In, Facebook or even MySpace. The Chamber
is excited to announce the launch of their own social network
site where you can view photos, post discussion topics or
just check up on what's going on with the Chamber. We hope
you will join us!
Visit Waynesville-St.
Robert Chamber of Commerce
Who Won At the Races!
 The
Chamber would like to thank everyone who adopted a frog and
took part in this year's Frog Races. Thanks to all the rain,
the Roubidoux was moving and those frogs were literally racing
through the finish line and beyond! This year's top
winner, who will receive a $100 savings bond from First State
Bank, was Kathy Funk and her frog 'Jack'. Second place, and
a $75 savings bond, went to the Bebee Family and their frog,
also named 'Jack'. Coming in third, and winning the $50 savings
bond, was Carey Killea and her frog 'Ribbit'.
We'd like to especially thank First State Bank for donating
the prices and the Frog Fest Committee along with our Frog
Race Wranglers, Laura Brock, Joe Grumney, Don Murray and Marsha
Mercer. The Race was run in three heats with the top ten from
each race competing in the championship race. Heat winners
are listed below.
Heat 1 Winners
Citizens Mortgage Company - Twyla
Citizens Mortgage Company - Shawn
Rob Stine - Curly
Jamie Roberto - Max
Kathy Funk - Jack
Pauline Mink - Polly
Bruce Harrill - Happy
Bob Chapman - Kacy
Sampson - Rifle
Dakota McCart - Spaz
Heat 2 Winners
Regina Benge - Regina Benge
Hondo/Nitar - Liz Nitar
David Tritten - Cash
Mid America Bank - Napoleon Nickel
KFLW - Shaun Anthony
Lisa West - Arby
Marge Connors - Blue
Sharon Tharp - Froggie
Alicia Davis - Joshua
Meaghan Canpise - Rudy
Heat 3 Winners
Faith McClellan - Butterfly
Suzanne Quiralte - Kermit
Randy Bennett - R.R. Ribbit
Bebee Family - Jack
Carey Killea - Ribbit
Jason Frommett - Austin
Jason Frommett - Olivia
Ronda Cortesini - Anthony
Shultz - Leaper
Shultz - Hopper
Click
here to see photos from Frog Fest and other recent events
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The
Chamber has now advanced into the social networking world.
You can become our friend on Facebook, MySpace and LinkedIn.
Follow the links below to find our page. We hope you will
join us on these and our own network to keep informed as well
as network with other Chamber members.
Greetings
everyone. Last month, I put a test in my part of the newsletter
to see if anyone reads it. My greatest fear was realize. Hardly
anyone responded to me. But for those that did, THANK YOU!
I actually do put time and thought into what I write. I care
about you and your businesses. I want to see everyone successful!
And there are great success stories all around our area. In
a time of bad news just about everywhere, it's wonderful to
live in a community and hear good news so often! Also let
say what a great turnout we had at our office ribbon cutting
and open house. Thanks again to everyone who made it a reality!
The
Chamber brings to you, the membership, the ability to network
efficiently. Joining in on the luncheons, community forums,
becoming involved in the various committee's; economic development,
governmental affairs, keep the members of the committees in
the "know" of trends and what is happening in and
around Waynesville-St Robert-Fort Leonard Wood. Besides all
this "hard-work networking", there is tons of fun,
such as the Taste of Pulaski County Basket Auction and Community
Pride Night. Becoming involved is how the Chamber works for
you.
