July 2016

IN THIS ISSUE pg 2 :: New Members JB Blast New Teachers pg 3 :: Monthly Luncheon pg 4 :: New Overtime Rules pg 5 :: Golf Sponsors pg 7 :: New Resident Mailing pg 8 :: Grant Recipients pg 9 :: Bits N Pieces pg 10 :: All Around Town pg 11 :: Member Discounts

Monday, August 1st

SAVE THE DATE July 4 :: Monday Office Closed July 13 :: Wednesday Affton Community Days Meeting Affton Chamber office 5:30 pm July 14 :: Thursday Monthly Membership Luncheon Orlando Gardens 11:15 am-1:00 pm July 20 :: Wednesday Economic Development Meeting Affton Chamber office 9:00 am August 1 :: Monday Annual Golf Tournament Tapawingo National Golf Club 11:30 am Registration & Lunch 1:00 pm Shotgun Start August 11 :: Thursday Monthly Membership Meeting Garden Villas South

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Tapawingo National Golf Club Four Person Scramble Shotgun Start @ 1pm sign up @ afftonchamber.com or call 314.631.3100

SPONSORSHIPS AVAILABLE NETWORK WITH A FOURSOME

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

MISSION STATEMENT The Affton Chamber of Commerce exists to support the business and general interests of the greater Affton area, and to provide opportunities to network, advertise, and educate its member businesses.

JB BLAST Friday, July 1, 2015 EDWARD JONES

Jennifer Ridgeway 7930 Mackenzie Road (63123) 314.352.1253 www.edwardjones.com/jennifer-ridgeway jennifer.ridgeway@edwardjones.com

DR. JOTTE FOR STATE SENATE

Randy Jotte 4407-H Meramec Bottom Road (63129) 314.882.0201 www.randyjotte.com ▪ randy@randyjotte.com Dr. Randy Jotte is the Republican candidate for State Senate in the 1st Senatorial District. The 1st Senatorial District stretches from Brentwood in the north to Oakville in the south. Affton is in the heart of the district. Dr. Randy Jotte is an emergency physician at Barnes Jewish Hospital and an Associate Professor at the Washington University School of Medicine. Dr. Jotte has decades of experience solving real world problems. He now wants to use this skill set in Jefferson City to serve the residents of our area. He aims to lessen the cost of healthcare while empowering patients and doctors, promote economic growth by ensuring the tax structure in our state is fair for all residents and businesses, and cut the bureaucratic red tape that often stifles the creation of new jobs and the expansion of businesses.

7 pm @ JB Park Amphitheatre

Enjoy music under the stars in the Veterans Memorial Amphitheater in Jefferson Barracks Park and a brilliant fireworks display to celebrate our country’s birth! Concessions will be available. Call (314) 615-4386 for more information. Admission is FREE

Welcome New Teachers The Affton Chamber provides a welcome bag for new teachers at Affton & Bayless School Districts, Cor Jesu Academy & Lutheran High School South. We include a directory and map...you can include an item too! Logoed promotional items and coupons are welcome...flyers and business cards by themselves are not. Items for one or all schools are due by July 31. Call the office or watch your email for amounts!

Descriptions are written by the new members. When you’re in their area, stop by or call them and welcome them to the chamber.

Know someone who would benefit from Affton Chamber membership?

MEMBER REWARDS PROGRAM This program is available to all Chamber members, as you are our best salespeople—you know the value of membership! Recruit a new member & receive a reward! Your choice of:  One (1) complimentary lunch at a member meeting.  One (1) business card ad in the newsletter. Requirements:  Your name must be listed on the new member’s application (make sure to write your name on applications you give out).  The new member cannot have been a member during the past 2 years. 2

Best Wishes to Suzanne Welker on her July 31 retirement from Park Forest Apartments & Townhomes. She has worked there for 12 years and has been their Property Manager for 8 years. Suzanne has always been a great supporter of the Affton Chamber. She was a Board Member from 2006 to 2011 and returned in 2014 for her current term. She was honored in 2010 with the Affton Chamber’s Business Person of the Year Award. Suzanne is retiring to spend more time with her family and friends!

PARTNERS Platinum...Harster Heating & Air Conditioning, Dane Huxel - State Farm, Park Forest Apartments & Townhomes, St. Anthony’s Medical Center

ONLINE CONTENT MARKETING What to Say & How to Say It

Sharing and creating the correct content will draw in new clients and business. This will inform you on the right content that is needed to grow your business. Knowing what to say and how to say it is key. Given the correct way to handle your marketing will enhance and grow your business.

presented by Barry Coziahr Long before many of his staff were walking or talking, Barry was selling and marketing. He has been doing so since he was barely out of diapers. He’s great at talking because he’s had lots of practice! He is also fantastically creative and can whip up campaign ideas on his feet at an impressive rate. He keeps his staff on their toes, who attempt to catch all his ideas and turn them into reality. He personally supervises his marketing team at his company, RESPONSE! Targeted Marketing while finding time to speak about small business marketing and small business lead generation at hundreds of engagements every year! Barry now leads the new Talk Show Podcast Network, RealLiveNation.com in addition to his regular hours.

Thursday, July 14, 2016 11:15 am Registration | 12 noon Lunch

Orlando Gardens Banquet Center 4300 Hoffmeister, 63125

$15 members | $20 non-members register at www.afftonchamber.com

meeting sponsor TREVOR WILLINGHAM PARTNERS Gold…The E & A CFO Group, Great Southern Bank, J & J Construction & Remodeling, Neighbors Credit Union Silver…American Eagle Credit Union, Spectrum Business

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4 Ways to Make Sure Your Business Meets New Overtime Rules By Lori Murray, Manta.com Contributor - May 27, 2016 A long-expected update to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will go into effect on Dec. 1, raising the annual minimum for overtime-exempt, salaried employees to $47,476. That’s nearly double what it’s been for more than a decade. This change to the federal overtime rules means that employers must choose between paying salaried workers overtime or making sure they don’t work beyond 40 hours a week. The other option, of course, is to raise their salary above the minimum. Here are a few tips to help ensure that your business complies with the new regulations:  Perform an employee audit. This helps determine the status of your employees (exempt and non-exempt), identify individuals who are close to the new threshold, and gain a greater understanding of your compensation spending. You can verify the overtime status of different employee types by using the FLSA Overtime Security Advisor at dol.gov.  Develop a communications plan. Your entire management team will need to be aware of the changes as it will affect how they schedule various employees. They also need to be prepared to address employee inquiries and communicate how the highly publicized changes will impact their status.  Obtain legal guidance. FLSA wage and overtime regulations are complex, and you may need a professional to break down and simplify the process, particularly if you already employ more than 15 people or you expect your business to grow.  Implement reliable timekeeping procedures. Since the changes will likely require increased vigilance when it comes to tracking employee hours, you may need to update current timekeeping practices. Automated time and scheduling tools make it easier to calculate overtime hours or ensure that certain employees aren’t scheduled into overtime status.

Focus on Growing Your Business……… Trust the Accounting to us………       

Contact one of our highly qualified CPA’s Joe, Diane, or Dave, at 314-849-7555 to find out how we can help you keep what you reap. 4

Payroll Rent a CFO ℠ Full outsource accounting QuickBooks review Financial Statements Bill paying Tax planning & compliance

9109 Watson Rd, Ste 300 ▪ St. Louis MO 63126 314-849-7555 ▪ diane@eacfo.com

PARTNERS Bronze...Commerce Bank, Gapsch CARSTAR Collision Center, Morris Family Chiropractic, SSM Health Center-St. Clare, Syberg’s: An Eating & Drinking Company

Thank you for your commitment in this year’s Golf Tournament! (as of June 23rd)

ACSIA, Jerry Reinker Affton Veterinary Clinic American Eagle Credit Union Bommarito Chevrolet South Checkpoint Surveying Clarkson Eyecare Commerce Bank Cricket Wireless Crown Vision Dane Huxel Agency David J Studios, David Gruber Farmers Insurance-Trevor Willingham Fran-Ann Engraving Frey Carpet Care, Gary Frey Gapsch’s Carstar Collision Center Georgetown Apartments Great Southern Bank

Harster Heating & Air Conditioning Hub Group, Inc., Brad Harris Insurance Concepts-Dick Walkenbach J & J Construction & Remodeling, LLC John G’Sell, DDS Key Rex Properties Lampe Graphics Mid American Arms Neighbors Credit Union Park Forest Apartments and Townhomes River City Casino & Hotel Sam’s Club #8205 Spectrum Business St. Anthony’s Medical Center St. Louis County Police-Affton Precinct State Representative Bob Burns Syberg’s—An Eating & Drink Co.

CONTACT THE CHAMBER OFFICE TODAY TO GET INVOLVED! 314-631-3100

If you are available to volunteer any time between the hours of 10:00 am to 5:30 pm on Monday, August 1st, we could use your assistance at this year’s Golf Tournament Please contact the Chamber Office with your availability at 314-631-3100. Thank You!

Thanks to everyone that registered to sponsor or golf at our tournament by June 9th. They were entered into our canopy drawing. And the winner was…

Crown Vision Center

PARTNERS Committed...Burns Auto Service, Holsome Health Holistic Spa & Boutique

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June Membership Luncheon

Affton Chamber of Commerce / Lemay Chamber of Commerce

Chris Plant, General Manager River City Casino & Hotel

Angela Lorenz, Executive Director Lemay Chamber of Commerce

New Members

Carrie Carrigan, Great Southern Bank President-Affton Chamber of Commerce

Legislative Update

State Senator Scott Sifton

State Representative, 94th Cloria Brown

Jennifer Ridgeway Edward Jones

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Randy Jotte Dr. Jotte for State Senate State Representaive, 93rd—Bob Burns

PARTNERS Platinum...Harster Heating & Air Conditioning, Dane Huxel - State Farm, Park Forest Apartments & Townhomes, St. Anthony’s Medical Center

Welcome New Residents Drop off your 200 half-page* inserts & $40 by 1 pm on Friday, July 15. *Have so much to tell new Affton residents that you need a full sheet? Simply double the price ($80) and fold the sheets (in half or tri-fold)!

Restaurants Churches Financial Institutions Service-Based Businesses

or any member

trying to reach new customers: You provide 200 half-page inserts & $40 and we do the rest! New Resident Mailing is sent quarterly to new homeowners in 63123 welcoming them to our area.

Our Condolences to 10% Discount to Affton Chamber Members

Bob & Linda Brendel (Novus Auto Glass Repair & Replacement) for the passing of Bob’s mother, Jeannette. Charles (24-7 Animal & Pest Control) & Mandy (Affton Chamber) Montgomery for the passing of Charles’ father, Charlie. State Senator Scott Sifton for the passing of his father.

PARTNERS Gold…The E & A CFO Group, Great Southern Bank, J & J Construction & Remodeling, Neighbors Credit Union Silver…American Eagle Credit Union, Spectrum Business

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AFFTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

AFFTON GRAVOIS BUSINESS CORRIDOR FACADE IMPROVEMENT GRANT funded by St. Louis County Port Authority The St. Louis County Port Authority approved $50,000 to the Affton Chamber of Commerce as a matching grant designed to offer financial assistance to property owners and/or commercial tenants who seek to make exterior improvements to their buildings and/or landscape. Eligible recipients were located along Gravois Road from Musick Road to the St. Louis City limits. All grants were implemented on a 50-50 matching basis. The Affton Chamber is pleased to announce the following recipients:

Dairy Queen 9529 Gravois Road

Deca Realty 9630 Gravois Road

Essex Industries 7700 Gravois Road

Mr. Wizard’s Frozen Custard 8411 Gravois Road

Charles Tretter 7914 Gravois Road

Zisser Tire & Auto 9000 Gravois Road

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PARTNERS Bronze...Commerce Bank, Gapsch CARSTAR Collision Center, Morris Family Chiropractic, SSM Health Center-St. Clare, Syberg’s: An Eating & Drinking Company

If you have hired someone, received an award, or added to your family—whatever is news worthy—send it to mandy@afftonchamber.com. The deadline is the 15th of the month for publication in the next month’s newsletter.

24-7 Animal & Pest Control was recently named one of the top 20 pest control companies in St. Louis by Expertise. The Affton Veterinary Clinic was recently selected by Expertise as being one of the Top 19 veterinarians in St. Louis.

Affton High School Boys Volleyball Team won the Class 3A State Championship. This is only the second state title in the school’s history.

The Affton School District Board of Education has earned the 2016 Outstanding Board of Education Award in Climate, Culture and Organizational Efficacy from the Missouri School Board Association (MSBA).

Expertise selects companies based on reputation, credibility, experience, availability, professionalism, and engagement.

The Gravois Kiwanis Club recently presented four $1,000 scholarships to graduating seniors from Affton (Kiersten Mauer), Bayless (Amel Gracanin), Lutheran South (Keenan McBurney) & Hancock (Tim Walden) high schools.

TRIVIA NIGHT COMMITTEE IS FORMING NOW! Are you interested in planning a fun night for Chamber members, their families, and residents to test their knowledge? Contact Trevor at 314.852.3056 or dwillingham@farmersagent.com

PARTNERS Committed...Burns Auto Service, Holsome Health Holistic Spa & Boutique

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Do you have a Community Event to share? Email it to mandy@afftonchamber.com. The deadline is the 15th of the month for publication in the next month’s newsletter. We will also place it on our Affton Community Events web calendar when it is received.

Day at the Ballpark Sunday, July 17 @ 1:15 pm St. Louis Cardinals vs. Miami Marlins Tickets: $25 in advance include hot dog & soft drink. Call 314.631.4900 x305 or visit Feed My People locations to purchase tickets. A portion of the ticket sales goes directly to Feed My People.

Schoola Clothing Drive Saturday, July 30 @ 9 am- 12 noon Mesnier Primary School 6930 Weber Road Participate in a Schoola Clothing Drive and turn outgrown clothes into money for the Affton School of your choice. Clean out your closets and fill bags with clothes, shoes and handbags. Infants, kids, teenagers, women and maternity sizes. 40% of the proceeds go to Affton Schools!

Throw-Back Thursday: Children’s History Programs Thursdays in July @ 10-11:30 am Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site 7400 Grant Road FREE Hands-on history programs for children and their families. Children will be engaged in a variety of activities related to the people who lived at White Haven in the 19th century or to the centennial of the National Park Service. Program topics will vary each week. Activities are most appropriate for ages 6 and up, but younger siblings will certainly find something fun to do as well. Reservations are recommended and may be made by calling 314-842-1867 ext. 230.

Social Security: A Choice of a Lifetime Thursday, July 21 @ 6:30 pm Green Park City Hall, 11100 Mueller Road, Suite 2 FREE For many of us, Social Security will be a big part of our retirement income. It's important to study up on Social Security so you can make the most of this important retirement benefit. Attend our seminar, Social Security: A Choice of a Lifetime, to learn more. It's free and open to the community. Hosted by Neighbors Credit Union and conducted by Joel Pierce, Financial Advisor at Neighbors Investment Services. There will be no sales pitches, just educational information. Seating is limited, so reserve your seat today.

Day in Arrow Rock, MO hosted by Affton Community Volunteer Organization Saturday, July 16 @ 8:30 am-7:30 pm $90 (all inclusive) Family-Style Lunch at J. Huston Tavern (all you care to eat, price includes beverage, dessert, tax & gratuity) 1776 the Musical at the Lyceum Theatre Advanced reservations are required and payment is your confirmation. To make a reservation, call 314.633.5959 or email pknox@afftonschools.net.

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PARTNERS Platinum...Harster Heating & Air Conditioning, Dane Huxel - State Farm, Park Forest Apartments & Townhomes, St. Anthony’s Medical Center

Thanks to the following businesses and organizations for renewing their memberships. Year joined is in parentheses. Listed renewals are May 23 to June 22.

Oasis Digital Solutions, Inc. (2015) Saint Louis Bread Company (2004)

ADVERTISE WITH THE AFFTON CHAMBER!

contact info@afftonchamber.com for more info or to begin today

Shop Chamber Members! To take advantage of the following discounts, take along your newsletter as proof of membership or stop by the Chamber office to pick up a card showing you are a current member. Add your company to this list!!! A Plus Printing Services—10% discount on printing & copying. Ad Source One—10% discount. Advance Carpet One—10% discount on any non-sale item. Crown Optical—10% off all eyeglasses, contact lenses, sunglasses & accessories. Not valid with insurance or other discount plans. The E & A CFO Group—One month free payroll or other accounting service with 1 year commitment. Call for free quote. Extra Space Storage—Receive 5% off your monthly rent. Ask Patrick for details. F2 Garage Door Solutions—Free Installation with Purchase of Garage Armour Security Kit ($35.00 value). Fran Ann Engraving—10% off purchase from store. John G’Sell DDS—10% discount off services. Gateway Alarm, Inc.—Receive 3 months free monitoring with a new system. Gateway Tree Care—10% off services. Great Clips-Schnucks Plaza—Haircuts: $10.99, $5 off perms, & 20% off products. Holsome Health Holistic Spa & Boutique—10% discount off services. Infinity Hair Design—15% OFF your first precision haircut or color. Mehlville-Oakville Alumni Assoc—$5 discount (regularly $15) for Alumni by Choice Membership for non-alumni owned businesses Mops in Motion, Inc.—$10 discount on cleaning service of 3 hours or more. Morris Family Chiropractic—Meet the Doctor “Special”: New Patient Free Services: Consultation, Exam & Report of Findings. Park Forest Apartments—Application fee waived and 13 month lease with 1 month free. Pauline’s Place Adult Day Care, LLC—Any enrolled senior family member who is admitted for a year will receive a $10 discount with private pay attendance of 6 or more Monday to Friday hours. Southern Floral Shop—10% discount on each order, or free mylar balloon with a purchase. Ziegenhein Funeral Home—FREE METAL CASKET with "traditional" funeral service for US Veteran or paid pre-need funeral contract If you would like to see your business in this monthly column, simply offer a discount by WRITING OUT the discount and emailing or faxing it to the Chamber office. Your dues must be current.

Classified Ads New Feature of the Member’s Area! Services | Items for Sale Properties | Job Openings Submit your ad for free… it’s on our website for the public to see! Learn how at a Member’s Area Class. PARTNERS Gold…The E & A CFO Group, Great Southern Bank, J & J Construction & Remodeling, Neighbors Credit Union Silver…American Eagle Credit Union, Spectrum Business

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PRSRT STD U.S. Postage

AFFTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE www.afftonchamber.com 9815 Mackenzie Road Affton, MO 63123-5424

P AID ST. LOUIS, MO PERMIT No. 3156

2016 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Officers President

September 24, 2016 Affton Community Center get involved SPONSORSHIPS | VOLUNTEER find out more at afftonchamber.com 12

Carrie Carrigan Great Southern Bank President-Elect Dr. Eric Werner Morris Family Chiropractic Vice-President Dr. Steve Brotherton Affton School District Secretary Kayla Lackner American Eagle Credit Union Treasurer Dane Huxel State Farm Insurance Directors Keith Brooks Sharpshooters Pit & Grill Marty Carr Deca Realty Patricia Cowan Rainmaker Sales Support Chief Jim Fritz Affton Fire Protection District Capt. Jeff Fuesting St. Louis County Police-Affton Charlie Merx Merx Flooring Tammy Scott Holsome Health Holistic Spa & Boutique Suzanne Welker Park Forest Apartments & Townhomes Trevor Willingham Willingham Insurance Agency Lisa Rackley Mandy Montgomery

Executive Director Office Assistant

Monday, August 1st Tapawingo National Golf Club Shotgun Start @ 1 pm Four Person Scramble Rain or Shine

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Grand Sponsor

$1,500

Includes: (2) golf foursomes, full page back cover program ad and company logo on all promotional materials, large banner displayed at check-in and dinner/awards at event conclusion. 

Corporate Sponsor

Scorecard Sponsor

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Golf Ball Sponsor

$250

Includes: quarter page program ad and company name/logo on golf ball sleeves given to attendees 

Specialty Sponsors

$200

Includes: quarter page program ad, newsletter listing and website listing. _____ Closest to the Pin _____ Longest Drive (Men) _____ Longest Drive (Ladies) 

Hole Sponsor

$125

Includes: an 18” x 24” sign at sponsored hole, includes business card program ad 

Beverage Cart Sponsor

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$300

Provide beverages and snacks on course to golfers, opportunity to decorate golf cart. Includes: signage and half page program ad

$250

Lunch or Dinner Sponsor

$150

Quarter page Ad in Golf Program, Recognition at Lunch, Signage on Course, Recognition in Chamber Newsletter and Website. (unlimited availability) 

In Kind Sponsor Provide single dinner item, soft drinks, water, etc. Includes: quarter page ad in program and signage at event

$300

Includes: company name/logo on all scorecards

Beverage Tent Sponsor “Meet and Greet” the participating golfers. Includes: signage and quarter page program ad

$1,000

Includes: (1) golf foursome, full page inside back cover program ad and company name on large banner displayed at check-in area and at dinner/awards at event conclusion. 

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Donate Prize

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Donate Goody Bag Item Approximately 150 items needed

ADVERTISING

 FULL PAGE (4.5w x 7.5h)  HALF PAGE (4.5w x 3.75h)  QUARTER PAGE (4.5w x 2h)

$75 $50 $25

PARTICIPATION  GOLF FOURSOME $500 PLAYER #1 _________________________________________ PLAYER #2__________________________________________ PLAYER #3 _________________________________________ PLAYER #4 _________________________________________ 

INDIVIDUAL ENTRY

$125

Each golfer receives lunch, 18 hole scramble and cart fees, unlimited drinks and snacks, dinner, goody bag, team photo, and lots of fun!

For more information or to become a sponsor contact: Affton Chamber of Commerce 314.631.3100 | info@afftonchamber.com | afftonchamber.com Please return this form to the Chamber office at 9815 Mackenzie Road, Affton, MO 63123

Business:_________________________________________ Name:_________________________________ Address:___________________________________City:__________________________Zip Code:_________ Telephone:___________________________Email Address:________________________________________ Method of Payment:  Check (enclosed)

 Credit Card

Saturday, September 24th Parade 10 a.m./Festival 11 a.m. Festival at Affton Community Center 9801 Mackenzie Road Affton, MO 63123

The Affton Community Days Parade & Festival are made possible by the financial contributions of our members and the community. Thank you for your support! 

Presenting Sponsor (exclusive) $2,500

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“Presented By” & logo on all marketing materials, Presenting Verbiage on Signage at Main Stage, “Presented By” & logo on Affton Community Days website & on front cover of booklet distributed along parade route

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Patron (non-exclusive)

$1,000

Promoter (non-exclusive)

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Supporter (non-exclusive)

$250

Signage at Sponsored Area Company Name on Affton Community Days website & in booklet distributed along parade route please select area:  Security  Tables & Chairs  Parade Bands  Chamber Tent  Food Tent  Festival Set Up  Beer Garden  Hometown Hero

$600

Signage at Sponsored Area Logo on Affton Community Days website & in booklet distributed along parade route please select area:  Beer Garden Band  Memories of Elvis  Inflatable's  SAMMY J Balloons

$400

Signage at Sponsored Area Company Name on Affton Community Days website & in booklet distributed along parade route please select area:  Sound System  Main Stage

Signage at Main Stage “Presented By” & Company Name on entertainment schedule, Logo on Affton Community Days website & in booklet distributed along parade route

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Enthusiast (non-exclusive)

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Monetary Donation

$_______

Minimum donation of $100 receives: Company Name on Affton Community Days website & in booklet distributed along parade route

For more information or to become a sponsor contact: Affton Chamber of Commerce 314.631.3100 | info@afftonchamber.com | afftonchamber.com Please return this form to the Chamber office at 9815 Mackenzie Road, Affton, MO 63123

Business:_________________________________________ Name:_________________________________ Address:___________________________________City:__________________________Zip Code:_________ Telephone:___________________________Email Address:________________________________________ Method of Payment:  Check (enclosed)

 Credit Card

Credit Card Number:_____________________________________ Expiration Date:____Security Code:_____