December 27, 2024
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The Chamber office will be closed December 30th
- January 1st in observance of the New Year!
______________________________________ Find Santa Hosts 2024
Thank you to all of the businesses and community members that participated in Find Santa this year! We will be drawing the winner of a $25 gift card, to a participating business, on Facebook live at 10 a.m. Tune in! January Chamber Luncheon January 8th at 11:45 a.m., at Ocean Buffet. Our sponsor will be OTC Waynesville/FLW. RSVPs are required to attend. Please contact the Chamber Office to RSVP before 9:00 a.m. Tuesday, January 7th. Cost for luncheon is $20. Click Here to register. View the 2025 Luncheon Schedule! **Please note** The Chamber of Commerce is excited to have such
a large number of its members attend monthly luncheons. Due to
the large number of last minute Chamber luncheon attendees, a
policy has been put into place by the Chamber Board of Directors.
Anyone who responds after the RSVP cut-off time of 9:00 a.m. the
Tuesday before the luncheon will be placed on a waiting list and
notified if a seat becomes available. 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. December Newcomer Spotlight
St. Robert provides, superior municipal services for its citizens, businesses, patrons, and visitors; while providing high quality of life, through well-planned growth, recreation, economic development, and safe living environment. For more information, please visit www.saintrobert.com Fort Leonard Wood Command Orientation 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. |
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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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WHS inducts 2nd class into Hall of Fame A basketball team and three individuals were inducted into the WHS
Athletic/Activity Hall of Fame for the 2024-25 year during the Route
66 Shootout on Friday, Dec. 20, 2024, at Waynesville High School.
Armed Services YMCA of Missouri donates to a Waynesville R-VI family One Waynesville R-VI family will have a special holiday season, thanks
to the Boot Campaign's Seasons of Service Program. The Armed Services
YMCA on Fort Leonard Wood partnered with the Boot Campaign and nominated
three families in the FLW area - two active duty families and one
veteran family - that have experienced challenges this year, such
as a major medical challenge, financial hardship/catastrophic event
or are experiencing a hardship. Harnes make $10,000 commitment to Snack in a Pack Rick and Ginger Harne donated $2,500 today (Dec. 18, 2024) - the first of a four-year commitment totaling $10,000 to the Snack in a Pack program at the Waynesville R-VI School District. The program provides meals and snacks to more than 450 students over holidays and weekends who might otherwise go hungry. 6th graders making a difference in the community Leading up to the holiday season, Waynesville Sixth Grade Center students have been making a difference in the community. In addition to raising funds for Snack in a Pack and ringing the bell for the Salvation Army, sixth graders:
JROTC Toys for Tots Donation The Waynesville JROTC collected eight bins of toys for local Toys for Tots efforts this holiday season. Col. (Ret.) Charles Williams, senior Army instructor, thanked all of the cadets, SkillsUSA, and all of the other classes and individuals that donated stating, "You all did an amazing job and your efforts will make the holidays better for countless families in the Pulaski County Area". Winter Athletic Pass Season individual and family passes are on sale for the winter sports
season at https://www.msbtickets.com/Athletics/schoolevents.
The district also offers a Senior Citizen pass for seniors age 60 and up who reside in the Waynesville R-VI school district. The pass admits a senior citizen for free to all regularly scheduled home athletic events. Those with existing senior citizen passes do not need to acquire a new pass. The old pass will continue to be honored. For those qualifying, senior passes are available at the Waynesville R-VI Administration Building at 200 Fleetwood Drive or the WHS Athletic Office. Please note that season, annual and senior passes do not include admission to district or post-district athletic events, such as the Route 66 Shootout, or fund-raising events. They also do not include admission to events operated by outside organizations on a school's campus. |
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Hope Connections Counseling Grant Writing Inquiry Hope Connections Counseling is looking for grant writing services! If you have any information please contact Marta Cook at (573) 433-4846 or email Marta@HopeConnections.com ______________________________________ Waynesville-St. Robert Senior Center Weekly Menu December 30-January 3 All are welcome to join us for lunch! Weather may make changes to menu, please call if you are not sure we are open or if you have questions (573) 774-2668. You can also tune into to KJPW 102.3 FM for updates. Lunch served Monday-Friday from 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. December 30 - Chop Steak w/ Mushrooms, Roll, Roasted Potato w/ Garlic, Roasted Brussel Sprouts December 31 - Chicken Fried Chicken, Bread, Mashed Potato, Gravy, Garden Salad January 1 - CLOSED January 2 - Baked Chicken, Stuffing, Mac & Cheese, Green Beans, Fruit January 3 - Ham & Beans, Corn Bread, Spinach, Diced Onions, Fruit Cocktail **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! |
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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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Chamber Office Closed
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January 8th
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January Chamber Luncheon
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