July 26, 2024
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Our 110% Supporters
This
Week's
110%
Supporters,
We
Thank
You! Support Young Teens by becoming a CHOICES Presenter
The Waynesville-St. Robert Chamber and the Rotary Club of Pulaski County in partnership with the LPC Alumni Foundation will be continuing to present the Choices Program to all 8th graders in Pulaski County this fall (Sept. - Nov.). We are in need of volunteers to present the program. The training is in person on August 22nd from 9 to 11 am at the Chamber Office, in the Tourism Meeting room. Please contact the Chamber office at (573) 336-5121 for more information. Still want to be involved without presenting? Consider sponsoring! Tell Your Story Thursday Coffee - Looking for Hosts!
This event is held monthly at different Chamber Member Businesses. The event is an opportunity for the host business to share their "Story"; as well as for Chamber Members and other businesses in the community to network and enjoy a cup of coffee. We invite non-Chamber members to come and find out more about the Chamber and all the benefits that come with Chamber membership. The months of September and November are available! Please reach out to the Chamber office, (573) 336-5121, or email chamber@wsrchamber.com if you are interested in hosting. Route 66 Yard Sale
Those wishing to sell merchandise are encouraged to find businesses and residences along Route 66 where they may set up. Register your yard sale by clicking here. Additional information can be found on the Route 66 Yardsale Facebook Page. If you live in Pulaski County and would like more information please call the Waynesville-St. Robert Chamber of Commerce at (573) 336-5121. August Chamber Luncheon + Annual Meeting
*Please remember to RSVP to help us plan effectively with our sponsors, caterers and hosts. If you do not receive a reminder email the Monday before the luncheon, you have not RSVP'd. August 21st at 11:45 a.m., at Waypoint United Methodist Church, catered by Route 66 Taco and Wing Company. Our sponsor will be Pulaski County Weekly. RSVPs are required to attend. Please contact the Chamber Office to RSVP before 9:00 a.m. Tuesday, August 20th. Cost for luncheon is $20. Click Here to Register. *Please note that the August luncheon will be held on the third Wednesday of the month. *Luncheon Fee Increase - The Chamber's monthly luncheon fee will increase to $20 starting with the August 2024 luncheon. The change reflects an increase in food and associated costs, as we have all experienced because of inflation over the past few years. We also aim to maintain a reasonable fee for our members that represents the value of the luncheon experience. We appreciate your understanding as we make these necessary adjustments. The increase aligns with the Chamber's fiscal year starting on August 1st and ensures a smooth transition into the new fiscal period. **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. 2024 Veteran of the Year Nominations being accepted
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 16, 2024, 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, 2024.
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. Citizen of the Year Award Nominations being Accepted!
The Citizen of the Year Award is meant to recognize a person who has performed outstanding and dedicated service to the community and/or towards helping others over time not for a particular year of service. The individual nominated must have provided such service in the Waynesville-St. Robert area. Please mail your nominations to: Waynesville-St.
Robert
Area
Chamber
of
Commerce
Nomination Forms are available at the Chamber office and through the Chamber web site. If you have any questions contact the Chamber office at (573) 336-5121, or e-mail at chamber@wsrchamber.com.
Now Accepting Nominations for Various Community and Business Awards
The Waynesville - St. Robert Area Chamber of Commerce is preparing for its annual Community Leadership Awards Banquet. The following awards will be presented at the event, submit your nominations to the Chamber by November 1, 2024. *
Charitable
Business
of
the
Year The individual nominated must have provided such service in the Waynesville-St. Robert area. Please mail your nominations to: Waynesville-St.
Robert
Area
Chamber
of
Commerce
Nomination
Forms
are
available
at
the
Chamber
office
and
through
the
Chamber
web
site.
If
you
have
any
questions
contact
the
Chamber
office
at
(573)
336-5121,
or
e-mail
at
chamber@wsrchamber.com.
Salute to the Season; Committee Volunteers Wanted!
We
are
excited
to
announce
that
the
WSR
Chamber
is
partnering
with
the
LPC
Alumni
Foundation
for
our
second
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. Your
support
and
participation
are
crucial
to
making
this
event
a
success.
If
you
are
interested
in
joining
the
committee
or
would
like
more
information,
please
reply
to
this
email
or
call
(573)
336-5121.
The WSR Poppy Project
For more information on completing the poppies, click on the image above. Please call (573) 336-5121 or email chamber@wsrchamber.com with any questions. Sponsorship Opportunities
You will find the 2024 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.
Click Here for a schedule of 2024 Chamber events.
We understand that there are many ways to spend your advertising dollars; we hope you consider the Chamber when making your annual budgets. If you have any questions please give us a call at 573-336-5121 or send us an email to chamber@wsrchamber.com. 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. Request for Door Prize Items to be given at Command Orientation The Chamber is represented every 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.
Please bring by your donation to the Chamber during business hours.
We thank you for your continued support. July Newcomer Spotlight
Central Ozarks Medial Centers at www.CentralOzarks.org provides medical dental and behavioral health services in the surrounding counties. Our Crocker Clinic opens the end of 2024. 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 named National Beta School of Merit and Distinction Waynesville High School has been named a 2023-2024 National Beta School of Merit. This award is in addition to WHS being named a National Beta School of Distinction. The National Beta School of Merit award recognizes a club's dedication and commitment to academic excellence. To achieve merit status, a school must include members from all eligible grade levels in their Beta club. This year, 49% of Beta Clubs across the country received this award. "Thank you for your continued support of National Beta and commitment to developing future leaders!" said National Beta CEO Bobby Hart. National Beta School of Distinction is an honor for Beta clubs striving towards academic achievement, exemplary character, demonstrated leadership and service to others. With an ongoing quest to instill these qualities in more students, the National Beta School of Distinction Award is designed to reward those schools that show an increase in membership for the current school year. This year, only 22% of Beta Clubs across the country received this award. "This national award speaks highly of your commitment to academic excellence and illustrates your dedication to preparing students for their future," said National Beta CEO Bobby Hart. WHS will receive a National Beta School of Distinction banner to
display as a symbol of their accomplishment. Meet the Teacher Nights Meet the Teacher Nights for Waynesville R-VI students will be held
as follows for the 2024-25 school year: Early Education (Pre-K) WHS Orientation Day is Aug. 9 All NEW WHS Tigers -- ALL 9th graders and all NEW students in grades
10-12 -- it's time to SIGN UP for Freshman/New Student Orientation
Day to tour Waynesville High School, meet your mentors and learn
school procedures. Parents: For more information WMS will host a New Student Orientation Session Waynesville Middle School will host a New Student Orientation Session on Thursday, Aug. 8, 2024, to welcome ALL 7th graders and NEW 8th graders (8th graders who did not attend WMS for 7th grade), along with their parents. Students and their parents will learn more about the middle school,
student expectations and tour the building. Orientation will begin
with a presentation at 4 p.m. in the WMS gym. Preschool Screenings for children ages 3 and 4 July screenings for preschool children ages 3 and 4 who live in the Waynesville R-VI School District are now being scheduled for Williams Early Childhood Center, 12225 Pulaski Avenue, Fort Leonard Wood. To schedule a screening appointment for July 29, 30 and 31 please call 573-842-2650. Williams Early Childhood Center's preschool program consists of
PACE and ECSE. Both are free for Waynesville R-VI
residents who are admitted to the program. A student may be selected
to attend either a morning (AM) or afternoon (PM) session.
Enrollment/Registration Information Enrollment/Registration information for all families is at https://5il.co/2nmbj. This includes info about
For more information about enrolling a new student, go to the district's main website at www.waynesville.k12.mo.us and click on the "Enrollment" tab. Please check out the district's calendar at https://www.waynesville.k12.mo.us/Page/2#calendar1/20231107/month for more details. Individual schools are color-coded. The sports schedules (by individual sport) are at https://www.waynesville.k12.mo.us/Page/9539 |
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Waynesville-St. Robert Senior Center Weekly Menu July 29 - Aug. 2 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. July 29 - Fish Patty, Bun, Baked Potato, Garden Salad July 30 - Baked Ham, Roll, Scalloped Potato, Carrots, Coleslaw w/ Vinegar Base July 31 - Meatloaf, Roll, Mashed Potato, Brown Gravy, Peas & Carrots August 1 - Baked Chicken Stuffing, Au Gratin Potatoes, Green Beans August 2 - Ham & Beans, Cornbread, 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!
Rugars' Steakhouse Birthday Celebration Join the birthday celebration this weekend! The specials are AMAZING! Pitmaster Mac and cheese pulled pork stuffed potatoes ?!? Don't forget the $2 drafts $4 cocktails $5 top shelf specials and 1/2 off all appetizers!! View their Facebook
page for deatils on the menu! Call ahead and let us know you're
coming 573-578-4800 or shoot us a text and will confirm that with
you. Cheers!! Armed Services YMCA Annual Duck Race The Armed Services YMCA of Missouri hosts an Annual Duck Race, a "Fun" Raiser to support the Armed Services YMCA. We are looking forward to the ducks strutting their stuff and going for 'Best Dressed', then watching them speed their way down the Roubidoux to be crowned the 'Speediest Duck'. July 27, 2024
Entry fee is $100.00. Every dollar raised is put back into the soldiers and families at Fort Leonard Wood. We provide low to no cost preschool programs, sports, summer camps and other opportunities for military families. Annual Duck Race - Fort Leonard Wood ASYMCA Have questions about MyChart? We have answers! WHERE: Visit Phelps Health staff at the Medical Office Building, located at 1050 West 10th Street in Rolla. Look for our table in the main lobby, right across from the volunteer desk. WHEN: We'll be available on the following date and time: 9:00 AM-1:00 PM on July 30. Pathway Week at Drury University Drury University in Saint Robert is hosting Pathway Week! From August 5-8, 2024 5:30-7:30pm. Each night will explore our four pathways: Business, Leadership, & Communication, Health & Behavioral Sciences, Education, and Public Service & Safety. There will be presentations from experts in each field. Refreshments and snacks will be provided. There will be door prizes and a drawing for the person who brings the most friends with them. Topics include: scholarship and grant opportunities, resources for students, accelerated Master's programs, internships, future career options, and overall program descriptions. There will be a campus tour each night and the chance to network with presenters. Anyone interested in attending can register on our Drury
GO (Saint Robert) Facebook page or through this link: Pathway
Week Registration Form Carnivores Meats & Drinks 1st Annual Beer Run, Walk, Crawl Starting Point: Carnivores Meats and Drinks - End Point: The Office Cigar Lounge - Time: 5pm on Saturday Aug 10th What You Get as a Vendor/Sponsor: - Set up a booth at one of our stopping locations between Carnivores (starting point) and The Office Cigar Lounge (end point) Promote and sell your business at your booth
Event Perks: Starting Point: Carnivores Meats and Drinks with a DJ and multiple vendors. End Point: The Office Cigar Lounge with a DJ, party tilllate, discount drinks for all vendors and contestants, and more games and fun Vendor Fee is only $25 to participate in this amazing community event. - All profits made stay with you. Additional Sponsorship Opportunity: - Sponsor a prize or provide items for our contestants' sign-up/welcome bags. Contact (830) 469-9125 or Eloy@CarnivoresMeatsandDrinks.com
with any questions. St. Robert Historical Preservation Committee's 10th Annual Fundraiser and Silent Auction The St. Robert Historical Preservation Committee is hosting their 10th Annual Fundraiser and Silent Auction on August 10th at 5pm. Dress code is business attire. The cost is $25 per person, advance tickets are required. For information on tickets please call (573) 774-9780. All proceeds support the preservation committee's mission. Dr. Hilary Bales, Waynesville R-VI School District Superintendent, will be the guest speaker. ASYMCA Patriot Day Festival Patriot Day Festival is an all-inclusive, community wide gathering, providing a family fun day to bring service members & families stationed at Fort Leonard Wood together with our surrounding communities. This event will focus on patriotism, music, fellowship, and community, as we remember the tragic events which took place September 11th, 2001. Our vision is to recognize service, sacrifice, and honor that we all hold dear, for love of country and community. Date: Saturday, September 7th, 2024 We are looking for sponsors and local and/or food vendors for this event. Sign up Here. |
When
members
voluntarily
contribute
an
extra
10%
over
their
annual
investment
amount,
the
contribution
helps
the
Chamber
to
continue
providing
relevant
programs,
workshops
and
resources
that
serve
the
growing
needs
of
our
members.
It
also
supports
the
promotion
of
business
growth,
leadership
development
and
community
engagement.
The
Waynesville-St.
Robert
Chamber
of
Commerce
is
once
again
partnering
with
event
host,
the
Lebanon-Laclede
County
Route
66
Society,
and
the
Webster
County
Route
66
Initiative,
for
the
Route
66
Yard
Sale.
The
deadline
to
register
is
July
30th
at
12pm.
The
event
is
scheduled
for
Friday,
August
2nd,
and
Saturday,
August
3rd.
It
will
cover
approximately
100
miles
along
Route
66
running
through
Pulaski,
Laclede,
and
Webster
counties.
The
Waynesville
-
St.
Robert
Area
Chamber
of
Commerce
is
preparing
for
its
annual
Citizen
of
the
Year
Award
to
be
presented
at
our
Community
Leadership
Awards
Banquet.
From
now
until
November
15,
2024
the
Chamber
of
Commerce
will
be
accepting
nominations
from
Chamber
members.
A
one
page
letter
outlining
the
candidate’s
qualifications
and
experience
will
comprise
the
formal
nomination
form,
as
well
as
a
cover
sheet
including
the
following
information:
nominee’s
name,
home
address,
office
address,
home
phone
number,
office
phone
number,
sponsor,
point
of
contact,
day
phone
number,
and
a
150
word
summary
of
the
nominee
with
his/her
photo.
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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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August 2nd & 3rd
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Route 66 Yard Sale
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August 21st
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Chamber Luncheon + Annual
Meeting
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*For more details see Chamber Announcements on the left
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