November 2016

IN THIS ISSUE pg 2 :: New Members Helping Hands pg 3 :: Annual Awards & Auction pg 5 :: Member News pg 6 :: Affton Community Days pg 8 :: 80s Trivia Night pg 10 :: Member Events pg 11 :: Member Discounts

Start your day with a HOT breakfast in front of the “television” to catch up on Affton news!

SAVE THE DATE November 9 :: Wednesday Meet & Greet Breakfast Sam’s Club-Lemay Ferry 8:00-9:00 am November 9 :: Wednesday Ambassador Committee Meeting Affton Chamber office 1:00 pm November 10 :: Thursday Good Morning Affton! Genesis Banquet Center 7:15-9:00 am November 16 :: Wednesday Economic Development Meeting Affton Chamber office 9:00 am December 1-9 Helping Hands December 8 :: Thursday Holiday Luncheon Royale Orleans Banquet Center 11:15 am-1:00 pm

Great Streets Final Recommendations Justin Carney, Director of Planning St. Louis County

Weather ▪ Traffic ▪ Sports Thursday, November 10

Check-In: 7:15 am ▪ Breakfast: 7:30 am

Genesis Banquet Center

2651 Telegraph (63125) $15 members / $20 non-members prepaid

register at www.afftonchamber.com

meeting sponsor

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.

SUBWAY

Salah Orsan 4251 Bayless Ave. (63123) 314.308.2141 sorsan@sbcglobal.net Subway store, which provides the community with a healthy, quick service, food choice. Descriptions are written by the new members. When you’re in their area, stop by or call them and welcome them to the chamber.

Our Condolences to

SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY November 26, 2016

(Saturday after Thanksgiving) CELEBRATE & SUPPORT SMALL BUSINESSES & all they do for their communities! Planning special sales...send us the details & we’ll promote it on our Facebook page.

St. Louis County Executive Steve Stenger on the passing of his father on October 14.

Community & Business Expo - April 12 Golf Tournament - June 13

The office will be closed Thursday & Friday, November 24 & 25

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attend December 8 meeting ($2 of the cost is used to purchase grocery gift cards for the families)

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adopt a family (watch for the list of families)

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donate cash, grocery/discount store gift cards or NEW clothing

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volunteer your time to deliver to families

help 63123 families in need

(recommended by member schools & churches)

December 1-9

contact the Chamber office to help

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

Officer Blake C. Snyder End of Watch October 6, 2016

St. Louis County Police Officer Blake Snyder, age 33, was fatally shot at 5:06 a.m. Thursday, October 6 in Green Park after responding to a disturbance call. He is the 10th St. Louis County police officer to be killed in the line of duty since 1955, when the department was founded. Snyder had been with the department for four years and is survived by his wife, Elizabeth, and 2-year-old son, Malachi. Many local businesses have held or will be holding fundraisers to help the Snyder family. The Affton Chamber has set up a calendar of fundraisers at www.afftonchamber.com. You can view it by clicking on the badge button on our homepage. If you are hosting a fundraiser, please email mandy@afftonchamber.com to have it included. Dine Out for Officer Snyder will be Tuesday, November 1. At press time, almost 150 restaurants have committed to participate. All are donating a portion of your purchase to Officer Snyder’s family. More details can be found at www.afftonchamber.com.

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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Park Forest Apartments & Townhomes Thursday, October 13

E-BLAST Promote your business for only $25! Weekly email of member-submitted ads, offers, events and/or coupons. Multiple members can participate each week.

Interested? Contact the Chamber office! Win a free one by helping us rename the E-Blast. Email us your suggestions and you could win!

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

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

Congratulations to Frank Totten of F2 Garage Door Solutions on the birth of his granddaughter, Rowan Joy, on October 19.

On October 18, Clydesdale Park was renamed in honor of Officer Snyder to the Officer Blake C. Snyder Memorial Park.

Dairy Queen at Mackenzie & Gravois raised $4,502.89 during their benefit for Officer Snyder on October 15! Cor Jesu Academy’s softball team won their first MSHSAA Class 4, District 2 Championship in more than eight years. Way to go ladies!

The South County Times & Times Newspapers operation collected awards for journalism excellence in October. The newspaper operation was awarded a second place for general excellence in its division from the Independent Free Papers of America. At the state level, they collected a total of eight awards in the areas of writing, photography and design from the Missouri Press Association.

Tower Tee Golf Course and Recreation Complex raised over $5,000 during their “Swing for the Snyders” benefit on October 15!

Phoenix Potteries is proud to announce its association with talented ceramic artist and art educators Guy Sachs. Sachs has taught art and ceramics in the St. Louis area for many years. He will be creating artwork and sharing his expertise with students at Phoenix Potteries convenient South County location, 6514 Weber Road.

Joseph S. Weinmann, president and owner of Kenrick’s Meats & Catering, has been elected to the Midwest BankCentre South County Regional Board.

Happy 50th Anniversary to Federhofer’s Bakery!

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

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2016 PARADE JUDGES Karen Czaicki, Lindbergh School District Amy Ruzicka, Bayless School District Dawn Thieman, Bayless School District

2016 PARADE AWARDS Theme of Parade—Rooftop Church Judge’s Choice—Crestside Heating & Cooling Most Original Entry—Lakewood Hall Improvements Best Church Entry—Eden United Church of Christ Best School Entry—Bayless Theatre Company 6

2016 COMMITTEE Debi Ajemian, Resident Jake Baretich, J & J Construction & Remodeling Pam Knox, ACVO and ACIA Kayla Lackner, American Eagle Credit Union Rachel Lovelace, Neighbors Credit Union Charlie Merx, Merx Flooring Mandy Montgomery, Footnotes Dance Company Lisa Rackley, Affton Chamber of Commerce Tammy Scott, Holsome Health Holistic Spa & Boutique Craig Smelik, Aflac Cindy Tiefenbrunn, Cindy’s Photo Dick Walkenbach, Insurance Concepts Suzanne Welker, Park Forest Apartments & Townhomes Rich Whited, PenTech Computer Services

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

THANK YOU TO AN AMAZING, DEDICATED GROUP OF VOLUNTEERS! Bob & Linda Brendel, Novus Auto Glass Repair & Replacement Dr. Steve Brotherton, Affton School District Marty Carr, Deca Realty Co. Inc. Mark Casaleggi, ABC Animal & Insect Innovations LLC Patricia & Cliff Cowan, Rainmaker Sales Support Brett Cox, Resident Nicole Eckstein, Parker Insurance Group Bonnie Fiebiger, Financial Resolutions LLC Karen Gibson, Eagle Bank & Trust Company Lisa Graf, Crestside Heating & Cooling John & Eva G'Sell, John G’Sell DDS Edward P Jardon, Jardon Accounting & Tax Service Kayla Lackner, American Eagle Credit Union Joseph LaBorde, Volunteer Rachel Lovelace, Neighbors Credit Union Trevor Lovelace, Volunteer Peg Most, South County Times Angie Muegge, Sharpshooters Pit & Grill Ed Parker, Parker Insurance Group

Jerry Reinker, ACSIA Partners Jennifer Ridgeway, Edward Jones Jim Slama, Resident Cindy & Dan Tiefenbrunn, Cindy's Photo Karen Travis, Parker Insurance Group Russell Weber, O'Connor Insurance Rod Welker, Resident Lee Williams, Bethesda Health Group Trevor Willingham, Willingham Insurance Agency LLC Patricia Yaeger, Citizens for Pat Yaeger

Bayless School District:

Marianne Abrigo, Bree Angeles, Gauge Braun, Katie Brooks, Mykel Brooks, Emily Case, Evan Case, Kelly Case, Jake Castro, Hailey Castro, Izet Catic, Alexix Clemons, Alyssa Dorsel, Angie Emery, Joe Emery, Eldina Jakubavic, Mariah Kurth, Lyna Le, Anel Lolic, Riley Luckett, Doanh Lung, Shunita Owens, Salin Pratt, Matt Preisack, Mary Roach, Melita Tabakovic, Sarah Turner, Lori Watson

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

TREVOR WILLINGHAM

Our 11th Annual Trivia Night was a success with 21 tables...having fun and raising funds! The purchase of silent auction items raised over $340 for the Helping Hands Charity.

Round Sponsors: State Representative Bob Burns; Commerce Bank; The E & A CFO Group; John G’Sell, DDS; Great Southern Bank; Harster Heating & Air Conditioning; Midwest BankCentre; Neighbors Credit Union; Park Forest Apartments & Townhomes; Syberg’s-an eating & drinking co.

Auction Donors: Sharpshooter’s Pit & Grill; State Farm—Dane Huxel; Holsome Health Holistic Spa & Boutique; RainMaker

Sales Support; Dr. Steve Brotherton; J & J Construction & Remodeling; American Eagle Credit Union; Great Southern Bank; Feed My People; South County Times; Indian Hills Swim Club.

Committee & Workers: Chair Trevor Willingham, Farmers Insurance; Bob & Linda Brendel, Novus Auto Glass Repair & Replacement; Jake & CJ Baretich, J & J Construction & Remodeling; Bonnie Fiebiger, Financial Resolutions; Linda Molder, Volunteer; Rich Whited, PenTech Computer Services. Also, everyone who helped clean up after the event!

10% Discount to Affton Chamber Members

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

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Submit your event to our Community Calendar in the Member’s Area by the 15th of the month for publication in the next month’s newsletter.

A South County Epidemic Wednesday, November 16 6:30-8:00 PM Hancock Place Middle School Gym (243 West Ripa) It's time to educate, take action & treat substance abuse. Free drug tests, detox, counseling, and outreach services. Attendance prizes. Sponsored by Affton, Bayless, Hancock Place, Lindbergh & Mehlville School Districts. For more information, contact Sherry Rischbieter at 314.659.1547.

Mr. U.S. Grant - One-Person Play Friday, November 4 at 7 PM Saturday, November 5 at 10 AM & 1 PM Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site (7400 Grant Rd.) Family-friendly performance. Dan Haughey is an actor, storyteller, and teaching artist from Illinois who will portray Grant in this short onehour play. Free, but reservations are required. Call 314842-1867.

Bringing Fashion into Action Sunday, November 13 1:30-3:30 PM River City Casino Event Center (777 River City Casino Blvd) Luncheon & Fashion Show featuring reimagined clothing, shoes & accessories from Feed My People's Thrifty Hanger Thrift Stores. $360/table of 12 -or- $30/person. Sponsorship opportunities available. Event proceeds benefit the programs and services of Feed My People. For information, contact Roy Wunsch at 314.631.4900. 10

DIY Homeowners Workshops Tuesday, November 15 5:00-9:00 PM St. Louis Carpenters Joint Apprenticeship Training Center (8300 Valcour) In recognition of National Apprenticeship Week, the St. Louis Carpenter’s Joint Apprenticeship Training Center will be hosting a FREE “DIY Homeowners Workshop." There will be many 1 hour segments for the local community DIYers. A menu will be provided online at www.cjtf.org beginning October 28, with times they will run and DIY content menu for each session.

5th Annual Craft Fair Saturday, November 5 9:00 AM-3:00 PM Affton Christian Church (9625 Tesson Ferry) All proceeds will be donated to the Woman's Place; a support group for abused women. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. For more information, contact 314.631.5777 or accdoc@inasmuchas.org.

Investing 101 Seminar Wednesday, November 16 Green Park City Hall (11100 Mueller Road, Suite 2) Thinking about investing, but don't know where to begin? Free and open to the community. 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 by emailing jpierce@neighborsinvestmentservices.com. Warners' Warm Up Coat Drive Gather your gently used coats or purchase an extra winter coat, and bring your donation to any of the Neighbors Credit Union branches from November 1 to 14

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 September 23 to October 20.

Clarkson Eyecare (2015)

 Suzanne Welker, Park Forest Apartments &

Townhomes for helping with the October newsletter mailing.  Park Forest Apartments & Townhomes for hosting a Social Hour on October 13.  New Resident Mailing participants: American Eagle Credit Union, Burns Auto Service, Eberhart Pharmacy, Harster Heating & Air Conditioning, Lutheran High School South, Neighbors Credit Union, Park Forest Apartments & Townhomes, SSM Health Center - St. Clare, Syberg’s - an eating & drinking co.

December 8 11:15 am

Royale Orleans Banquet Center

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. 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. 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.

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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 www.afftonchamber.com 9815 Mackenzie Road Affton, MO 63123-5424

P AID ST. LOUIS, MO PERMIT No. 3156

2016 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Officers President

IT’S MEMBERSHIP DRIVE TIME! Do you know a business that isn’t a member, but should be? This is a great time to join!

Join now and the rest of 2016 is FREE!

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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 Michael Bamvakais Dill, Bamvakais & Newsham, PC 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 Sarah Pizoni Park Forest Apartments & Townhomes Tammy Scott Holsome Health Holistic Spa & Boutique Trevor Willingham Willingham Insurance Agency Lisa Rackley Mandy Montgomery

Executive Director Office Assistant

 Presenting Sponsorship

$1,000

- (8) Tickets to Auction, Seating at Reserved Table premium location - Back Page Ad (7½” w x 9¾” h black & white) in Auction Program - Logo on Invitation and all promotional material - Signage at Event, Recognition in Media (newsletter, website, etc.)

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 Major Sponsorship

$500

- (4) Tickets to Auction - Half-Page Ad (7½” w x 5” h black & white) in Auction Program - Signage at Event, Recognition in Media

$350

- (2) Tickets to Auction - Quarter-Page Ad (3½”w x 5” h black & white) in Auction Program - Signage at Event, Recognition in Media (newsletter, website, etc.)

 Sports Items Sponsor

$200

- (2) Tickets to Auction - Business Card Ad (3½” w x 2” h black & white) in Auction Program - Signage at Event, Recognition in Media (newsletter, website, etc.)

 Supporter Sponsorship

- Signage at Event, Recognition in Media

$100

(newsletter, website, etc.)

- This sponsorship designed for someone unable to attend event but still would like to support

 In-Kind Resource Sponsorship

(newsletter, website, etc.)

 Lottery Raffle Sponsor

 Section Sponsorship

$350

- (2) Tickets to Auction - Quarter-Page Ad (3½”w x 5” h black & white) in Auction Program - Signage at Event, Recognition in Media

- Quarter-Page Ad (3½”w x 5” h black & white) in Auction Program - Signage at Event, Recognition in Media (newsletter, website, etc.)

- Designed for companies offering their resources for the following items: - Print Auction Invitation - approximately 350 copies - Print Auction Program - approximately 350 copies - Print Awards Program - approximately 350 copies - Design & print signage - Donate Flowers Deadline for inclusion in Auction program is Friday, January 6, 2017 ** Ads for Program will appear in Black and White. Please email ad in a JPEG or image file **

(newsletter, website, etc.)

Name____________________________________________ Business Name_________________________________________ Address ________________________________________________________________________________________________ City _____________________

State ______

Zip ________

Phone _______________________________________

MasterCard, Visa, Discover Card # ____________________________Exp. _____________ V-Code _______________________

Send completed form and payment to: Affton Chamber of Commerce, 9815 Mackenzie Road - Affton, MO 63123

Affton Chamber of Commerce

2017 Annual Awards & Dinner Auction Gala Program Advertising Form By placing an ad in the Affton Chamber of Commerce Annual Awards & Dinner Auction Gala program you can:  Reach potential buyers for your product and/or service  Enhance your image and promote good community/business relations  Help the Chamber continue its mission to promote the business and general interests of the greater Affton community, and to provide opportunities to network, advertise and educate its member businesses.

PLEASE REVIEW OPTIONS BELOW AND INDICATE SELECTED AD SIZE Deadline for inclusion is Friday, January 6, 2017. ** Ads for Program will appear in Black and White. Please email ad in a PNG or JPEG image file **

Ad Size □ Full Page Ad

□ Half Page Ad □ Quarter Page Ad □ Business Card Ad

Dimensions (w x h) 7½” x 9¾”

Cost $100

7½” x 5”

$ 75

3½” x 5”

$ 50

3½” x 2”

$ 25

Name_________________________________________ Business Name_________________________________________ Address _____________________________________________________________________________________________ City _____________________

State ______

Zip ________

Phone _____________________________________

MasterCard, Visa, Discover Card # __________________________Exp. _____________ V-Code _______________________

Send completed form and payment to: Affton Chamber of Commerce, 9815 Mackenzie Road - Affton, MO 63123