2 :: New & Renewing Members 2 :: Ribbon Cutting 3 :: Spring BBQ 4 :: Blood Drive & Rock n Roll Bingo 5 :: BREW & Keys to Chamber Success 8 :: Golf Tournament 10 :: Parade & Member Events 11 :: Mbr Discounts & Directory
April 30 :: Saturday Ribbon Cutting Barrel Blends Wine & Spirits 5:00 pm May 7 :: Saturday Spring BBQ Cotton’s Ace Hardware-Affton 10:30 am-5:30 pm
Business After Hours
May 13 :: Friday Business After Hours River City Casino Event Center 5:30-7:30 pm May 16 :: Monday Golf Tournament Committee Mtg Affton-Lemay Chamber Office 9:00 am May 19 :: Thursday BREW Women’s Networking Group Sharpshooter Pit & Grill 9:00 am May 19 :: Thursday Parade Committee Meeting Affton-Lemay Chamber Office 3:30 pm
Presenting Sponsor
Supporting Sponsors
May 31 :: Tuesday Ambassador Committee Meeting Affton-Lemay Chamber Office 10:00 am June 1 :: Wednesday Keys to Chamber Success 8:00-9:00 am MISSION STATEMENT The Affton-Lemay Chamber of Commerce exists to serve businesses, enhance the community, and stimulate economic development in the Affton-Lemay area.
DOMASH DESIGNSOURCE LLC
Aimee Domash 10425 Old Olive Street Road, Suite 100 (63141) 314.968.1000 www.domash.com As founder and president, Ken Domash brings a unique combination of talents and intellectual property to the boards. The real magic lies in Ken's ability to draw the designs right in front of the clients - in the meetings. This is then translated to a new level of photo-realism - delivering fast, collaborative, and well-understood designs. The domash DESIGNTEAM consists of awesome and dedicated professionals delivering fresh thinking with targeted training. Call them, they like to draw.
HEALTHCARE SOLUTIONS TEAM
Thanks to the following businesses and organizations for renewing their memberships. Year joined is in parentheses. Listed renewals are March 25-April 21.
County Councilman Ernie Trakas (2016) Americom Imaging Systems, Inc. (2013) Berix (2021) Erbs Management Group, LLC (2021) F2 Garage Door Solutions (2008) Gapsch Carstar Collision Center (1991) Kirk McCullen Real Estate (2021) Minuteman Press (2014) Offices on Mackenzie (2021) Saint Louis County Police - Affton (1979) Tutor Doctor Franchise (Cantrell Tutoring LLC) (2021) Wilmington Clinic (2008) Yorkshire Cleaners, Inc. (2005) ZenBusiness (2021)
Marsha Wiggins 5563 Kellridge Lane (63128) 314.583.4274 www.myhst.com/agent/marsha-wiggins/ Marsha is one of Healthcare Solutions Team’s top agents, ready to assist you. We offer customized healthcare solutions designed to minimize cost while maximizing coverage.
JACKSON LEWIS PC
Andrew Kinghorn 222 S. Central Ave., Suite 900 (63105) 314.746.4832 www.jacksonlewis.com/people/andrew-d-kinghorn Andrew is an associate at Jackson Lewis PC where his practice is dedicated to helping employers prevent and resolve workplace disputes with their employees. As an experienced trial attorney and litigator, Andrew is well-positioned to provide employers with advice tailored to the unique issues that may arise after a claim is filed. He regularly provides workplace training, conducts investigations, and counsels employers on best practices and strategies to minimize their financial exposure or avoid litigation altogether.
Barrel Blends Wine & Spirits Ribbon Cutting Saturday, April 30 5:00 pm 9325 Gravois Road, 63123 Enjoy tastings, raffles, food pairings, and a bourbon release. Help us welcome one of our newest members! Help your host plan, RSVP at afftonlemaychamber.com
PAINTING DUNN RIGHT
Robert Dunn Jr. 224 Pentonville Drive (63125) 314.532.7479 Painting Dunn Right was established in July of 2021 by a single father who has been painting for 10+ years. They help get your painting Dunn right!
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As a member, YOU are our best salesperson because YOU know the value of membership!
Recruit a new member & you can choose:
lunch at a member meeting or business card newsletter ad You must be indicated as referring them on the application. The new member cannot have been a member during the past 2 years.
PARTNERS Diamond...J & J Construction & Remodeling, MB Health
AFFTON-LEMAY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
SATURDAY, MAY 7
10:30AM - 5:30PM (or until food runs out) Located at
Cotton’s Ace Hardware Parking Lot 10042 Gravois Road
CARRYOUT ONLY
DINNERS: $11.00 INCLUDES (2) SIDES
PORK STEAKS | HALF CHICKEN 1/3 SLAB RIBS | (2) BRATWURSTS TICKET SPONSOR:
Sandwiches Also Available:
Hamburgers, Brats & Hot Dogs Selection of Soda and Chips
Volunteers Needed Two-Hour Shifts Wear Your Company Attire Network with Other Workers Contact the office or visit the website for shift availability and to sign-up!
PARTNERS Platinum...Affton Veterinary Clinic, Dane Huxel-State Farm Agent, Great Southern Bank, Mercy South Hospital, Tammy Luechtefeld-State Farm Agent
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ANNUAL BLOOD DRIVE Tuesday, June 7, 2022 2:00-7:00 pm Affton Fire Station #1 9282 Gravois Road Visit www.afftonlemaychamber.com for the direct link to sign up.
A fun night for Chamber members, their families, and residents to test their musical knowledge! Contact Charlie Merx at 314.544.7464 if you’re interested in joining the planning committee.
Good veterinarians talk to animals...
Great veterinarians hear them talk back!
The future has a lot of what ifs, and it’s a good feeling to have someone in your corner and around the corner to help you plan for them. Call me today. Like a good neighbor, State Farm is there.® T Luechtefeld Ins Agcy Inc Tammy Luechtefeld, Agent 8913 Gravois Road St Louis, MO 63123 Bus: 314-481-1300
Tara Brooks, DVM 8455 Gravois Road Affton, MO 63123
314-352-8600 www.afftonvet.com 4
PARTNERS Silver…Affton Plaza
Thursday, May 19 @ 9:00 am Sharpshooter Pit & Grill No RSVP needed, just show up!
Join with other women from Affton & Lemay for a fresh way to start your day! Along with networking, the goal for this new small group is to share, support, educate, and encourage fellow women in the Chamber. Each meeting will focus on topics and issues relevant to women in the workplace.
Unlock your Membership! Learn how to make the most of your membership by taking advantage of opportunities to network, market your business, use online tools, and more!
Wednesday, June 1 8:00 am -9:00 am Virtual Can’t make it? Contact us to set up a 1-on-1 in person or over Zoom! New Members, New Representatives, and Prospective Members Welcome
Complimentary Please RSVP at afftonlemaychamber.com or directly to mandy@afftonlemaychamber.com
Affton-Lemay Chamber of Commerce Trivia The Affton-Lemay Chamber of Commerce now covers the 63123 & 63125 zip codes.
The Affton Chamber of Commerce was formed in 1947. The Lemay Chamber of Commerce was formed in 1979. The new combined chamber has 385 members. The new logo of the Affton-Lemay Chamber of Commerce colors are blue (representing Affton) and purple (representing Lemay). At the April General Membership Meeting, attendees played a trivia game to test their Affton & Lemay knowledge. More trivia will be in future issues.
PARTNERS Bronze...Affton Christian Food Pantry, Bieg Plumbing Company, Cindy’s Photo, Commerce Bank, Syberg’s: An Eating & Drinking Company
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April Membership Meeting April 14, 2022
Thanks...
Delicious lunch at Aviator Hotel & Suites Greeters Jeanna Picha, Telegraph Road Physical Therapy & Anne Gerding, Safeguard Photography by Cindy Tiefenbrunn, Cindy’s Photo
New Member Steve Mohrhard
Rhymes Heating & Cooling presented by Ambassador Jeanna Picha
New Member Sally Bowles
Prefix Technologie
presented by Ambassador Anne Gerding
New Member Fred Meissner
Imo’s Pizza-Lemay
presented by Ambassador Debbie Rohrich-Tyler
New Member Marsha Wiggins
Healthcare Solutions Team
presented by Ambassador Debbie Rohrich-Tyler
Sydnie Besterfeldt, MBhealth won the gift card bouquet. Nancy Luechtefeld, Unique Journeys won a swag bag from ERB Industries. Luis Seise, Canopy Insurance & Kathy Crow, ERB Industries were the winners of the Affton & Lemay Trivia Game. They won Affton-Lemay Chamber of Commerce logoed items donated by Fran Ann Engraving. 6
Want to see your name mentioned here? Attend a meeting, buy 50/50 tickets & win OR donate an item for the drawing.
PARTNERS Diamond...J & J Construction & Remodeling, MB Health
Ribbon Cutting @ La Oaxaquena Mexican Restaurant March 24, 2022 (2925 Lemay Ferry Road, 63125)
We asked our newest member of the Board of Directors to answer a few questions so we can get to know her better. Photo provided by Cindy’s Photo.
Mercy Hospital South I am a life-long member of the South County community living in Crestwood, Affton, and South St. Louis City. I currently reside in Crestwood and have been a co-worker with Mercy Hospital South, formerly St. Anthony’s Medical Center, for over 30 years. I started as a bedside nurse and over the years have had many different roles within the hospital. I am now the Vice President of Operations here at Mercy Hospital South. I went to Lindbergh High School, St. Louis Community College and Webster University and obtained my Doctorate through Chamberlain Nursing School. I am married to Gene, and we have three adult children two daughters, a son, a daughter and son-in-law as well as two precious grandchildren. Our daughters live on opposite coasts, one in Sacramento, California and the other in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
I enjoy our South County community, dining out and shopping. I also like being outdoors biking, hiking and even paddleboarding. One of my favorite pastimes is spending time with my family and hanging out with my grandchildren. Dylan is 12 and Abby is 10 and there is always something to do with the two of them. I love the water and enjoy visiting the beach either at a lake or the ocean. My husband and I just returned from spending 10 days in Maui, Hawaii celebrating our 40th wedding anniversary, which exceeded my expectations! It was beautiful! Mercy South provides health care services to the entire South County community. Affton and Lemay residents and businesses are our service community and their voices matter. I want to learn how Mercy South can better serve the community and be a supportive partner for the future. I want to learn, serve and support the community to ensure that Affton and Lemay flourish and thrive well into the future!
PARTNERS Platinum...Affton Veterinary Clinic, Dane Huxel-State Farm Agent, Great Southern Bank, Mercy South Hospital, Tammy Luechtefeld-State Farm Agent
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golf
sponsor
volunteer
network w/clients or vendors team-build with co-workers
support Affton increase your exposure
network with other members enjoy the outdoors
put your company in every golfer’s hands...be the
be on the course, talking to the golfers… drive a
provide an interactive experience with a
SCORECARD SPONSOR
BEVERAGE CART
BEVERAGE TENT
Interested? Call or email the Chamber office.
Tuesday, July 19 10:00 am Shotgun Start 8:30 am Check In
$125 per golfer includes 18 holes with cart, lunch, dinner & drinks Beverage Cart Sponsor
Affton Veterinary Clinic
Beverage Tent Sponsors
SSM Health - Physical Therapy State Farm-Dane Huxel
Hole-In-One Sponsor
Bommarito Chevy South
Contest Hole Sponsors
Lunch/Dinner Sponsors
Great Southern Bank
Hillsboro Title Company J & J Construction & Remodeling Hole Sponsors
Affton Plaza | J & J Construction & Remodeling State Farm-Tammy Luechtefeld | Syberg’s: An Eating & Drink Co. | The UPS Store-Grasso Plaza
2022 GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING SPONSORHIPS AVAILABLE $100 one luncheon attendee | 3-5 minute “commercial” at meeting exclusive rights to place materials on tables | recognition on all promotional materials Call the Chamber office if you're interested! 8
PARTNERS Silver…Affton Plaza
We asked our newest Ambassador to answer a few questions so we can get to know her better. Photo provided by Cindy’s Photo.
In my free time, I like to work out or go for a hike with my dog Pelé. I have been working on getting better at golf when it’s warm out. I enjoy reading books or watching documentaries about history and conspiracy theories. I also like a lot of music from 80s rock to Texas bluegrass.
Telegraph Road Physical Therapy
The most beautiful place I have ever been is Sedona, Arizona but my favorite place to travel is the Smoky Mountains in Tennessee.
I am the Office Manager/P.C.C./Director of Marketing for Telegraph Road Physical Therapy. I grew up in Oakville and have three older brothers. My boyfriend Connor and I have been together for two years now and I have the cutest 18-month-old nephew and another niece or nephew coming this June. I played some soccer in college and graduated from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville with my Bachelor of Science in Mass Communications and a minor in Spanish. My favorite quote is from Confucius "The man who moves a mountain, begins by carrying away small stones."
I was motivated to be an ambassador because when I joined the chamber, the ambassadors were so helpful and welcoming. I want to be able to do the same for someone else. One goal I would like to help the chamber achieve is to continue to strengthen the relationships among members. I did an internship for a chamber in Illinois during college, which is where I learned the value of being a part of a chamber especially one as great as this one. I want to be an advocate for small businesses in the area and help our chamber be its most effective.
PARTNERS Bronze...Affton Christian Food Pantry, Bieg Plumbing Company, Cindy’s Photo, Commerce Bank, Syberg’s: An Eating & Drinking Company
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AFFTON-LEMAY COMMUNITY PARADE Saturday, September 17 @ 10 am Affton High School to Bayless Elementary School
2022 Theme: Let’s Celebrate Together! Affton & Lemay communities celebrating together the merger of the Affton & Lemay Chambers.
Ulysses Grant’s Missouri April 27-May 29 9:00 am-4:30 pm Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site (7400 Grant Road, 63123) FREE. Missouri Humanities has created an exhibit that highlights Ulysses Grant's many connections to Missouri, to honor the General and President during his bicentennial year. The exhibit opens on April 27, 2022, Grant's birthday. It is presented by the Ulysses Grant National Historic Site, and complements this National Park Service site's commemoration activities. Contact Greg Wolk, 314.517.8746 or visit www.mohumanities.org/us-grant-bicentennial for more information.
Decorate your float or entry for the celebration!
Sponsorships Available This event is made possible by the financial contributions of our members and the community. Sponsorships begin at $50 and may include recognition on web, social & print media, and/or event signage.
Online Registration Available Now! visit afftonlemaychamber.com to enter or sponsor
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PARTNERS Diamond...J & J Construction & Remodeling, MB Health
Shop Chamber Members! See more offers and details at afftonchamber.com Add your offer to this list by emailing mandy@afftonchamber.com Crown Optical—10% off all eyeglasses, contact lenses, sunglasses & accessories. Not valid with insurance or other discount plans.
Thanks…
Amanda Willis Real Estate for providing addresses for our April New Resident Mailing.
Participants: Affton Christian Food Pantry; Canopy Insurance; Daniel Fowler Agency, Inc.; Hancock Place School District; Indian Hills Swim Club; Lutheran High School South; MB Insurance Consulting dba MBhealth; Merx Flooring; Miriam Switching Post; Natural Healing Therapies; Salem Lutheran Church & School; Servpro; St. Mark Catholic School; Syberg's-An Eating & Drink Co.; Unique Journeys Save the date for the next New Resident Mailing...
Friday, July 15 @ 1 pm
F2 Garage Door Solutions—Free safety inspection for garage door and garage door opener! Gateway Alarm, Inc.—Receive 3 months free monitoring with a new system. Gateway Tree Care—10% off services. Insite Advice—Free Extended Internet Marketing Analysis ($300 value) MB Health—$50 discount on Business Consultations Precision Garage Door of St. Louis—Free tube and tune-up with any repair service. St. Louis Bone and Joint Center—FREE Consultation/Exam and Report of Findings.
300 inserts | $40 half-page | $80 full-page
2022-2023 AFFTON-LEMAY COMMUNITY DIRECTORY print & digital editions help you connect with local residents, businesses & organizations Watch your mailbox for your verification form & participation details. Please review and return by June 13! Enhanced Listings & Additional Categories available. Display Ads begin at only $175. First 8 PAID Full-Page Advertisers featured on the cover. If you are interested in bidding on printing the directory, please contact the Chamber office for details.
PARTNERS Platinum...Affton Veterinary Clinic, Dane Huxel-State Farm Agent, Great Southern Bank, Mercy South Hospital, Tammy Luechtefeld-State Farm Agent
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TIME-DATED MATERIAL
2022 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Officers President
Jake Baretich
President-Elect
Dr. Tara Brooks
Vice-President
MARCH 2022
• New Members: domash DESIGNSOURCE LLC; Prefix • • • • • • • • • •
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Technologies; Python Plumbing LLC Held March General Membership Meeting Conducted the Keys to Chamber Success Seminar Monthly Board of Directors Meeting Monthly BREW Networking Group Ribbon Cutting at The Flight Deck Pub (Aviator Hotel) Ribbon Cutting at Boot Barn Ribbon Cutting at La Oaxaquena Mexican Restaurant Committee Meetings: Ambassadors, Economic Development Member Communication: 5 E-Blasts (8 members participated) Website: 1,908 page views (1,046 unique visits); top visited pages: Member Directory, History of Affton, Calendar; 13,686 impressions of banner ads on website & member’s area with 133 click-thrus
Secretary Treasurer
J & J Construction & Remodeling
Affton Veterinary Clinic Michael Butz
MB Insurance Consulting LLC dba MBhealth Rob Smith
Gapsch CARSTAR Collision Center
Alex Knebel
Knebel Realty
Directors Michael Bamvakais Eve Brandes Dr. Kevin Carl Carol Ellis Greg Hayden Charlie Merx Angie Muegge Jacob Renfrow Debbie Rohrich-Tyler Gerard Schmidt Cindy Tiefenbrunn Amanda Willis Kimberly Young
Dill, Bamvakais & O’Keefe, PC Affton Christian Food Pantry Hancock Place School District Mercy Hospital South Luxemberg Realty Co. Merx Flooring Sharpshooters Pit & Grill Thrivent Financial School Sisters of Notre Dame Servpro Cindy’s Photo Wills Real Estate brokered by eXp Realty River City Casino & Hotel
Ex-Officio Chief Nick Fahs Chief Larry Lewellen Capt. Guy Means Capt. Jim Schneider
Affton Fire Protection District Lemay Fire Protection District St. Louis County Police-Affton St. Louis County Police-South County
Lisa Rackley Mandy Montgomery
Executive Director Office Assistant
SCHEDULE
AFFTON-LEMAY
CHAMBER OF
Check In 8:30 am Shotgun Start 10:00am Lunch included Buffet Dinner Immediately Following Conclusion of Golf Rounds Raffle Basket Winners Announced Presentation of Awards
COMMERCE
THANK YOU CURRENT SPONSORS! Affton Plaza Affton Veterinary Clinic
Tuesday, July 19th
Dane Huxel, State Farm Agency Great Southern Bank
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Hancock Place School District Hillsboro Title Company J&J Construction & Remodeling
LJ Hart & Company
Affton-Lemay Chamber of Commerce
SSM Health—Physical Therapy
9815 Mackenzie Rd | Affton, MO 63123 Phone: 314-631-3100
Syberg’s-An Eating & Drinking Co. Tammy Luechtefeld, State Farm Agency The UPS Store - Grasso Plaza
Email Us! Lisa@afftonlemaychamber.com Visit Us on the Web! www.afftonlemaychamber.com Connect With Us On Facebook!
Tapawingo National Golf Club
Shotgun Start @ 10:00am Rain or Shine
SPONSORSHIP MASTERS SPONSOR ………….$10,000 Includes: (2) golf foursomes, full page back cover program ad and company logo on all promotional materials, large banner (sponsor provides) displayed at check-in area.
US OPEN SPONSOR …………….$2500 Includes: (2) golf foursomes, full page inside back cover program ad and company logo on all promotional materials, large banner (sponsor provides) displayed at check-in area .
PGA SPONSOR …….… …………..$1000 Includes: (1) golf foursome, full page program ad and company logo on all promotional materials, large banner (sponsor provides) displayed at check-in area .
SCORECARD SPONSOR…….……$300
BEVERAGE CART SPONSOR……$300 Provide beverages and snacks on course to golfers, opportunity to decorate golf cart. Includes: signage and half page program ad
BEVERAGE TENT SPONSOR ………. $250
Sponsor provides golf balls and has opportunity to hand out golf balls to players at registration. Includes: quarter page program ad, newsletter listing and website listing.
SPECIALTY SPONSORS ……….…$200 Opportunity to staff hole, provide your company swag and interactive experience with golfers with game, raffle or food – great networking opportunity. Sponsor provides prize for winner, minimum value $50. Includes: quarter page program ad, newsletter listing and website listing
Name: _______________________________________
LUNCH/DINNER SPONSOR………$150
City/State/Zip: _________________________________
Quarter page ad in Golf Program, Recognition at Lunch. Recognition in Chamber Newsletter and Website. (unlimited availability)
IN KIND DONATION SPONSORS
• Soda/Water Drink Sponsor • Snack Sponsor • Signage Sponsor-Printing • Program Sponsor-Printing
ADVERTISING FULL PAGE (4.5w x 7.5h) …………….…… $75 HALF PAGE (4.5w x 3.75h) ……………..… $50 QUARTER PAGE (4.5w x 2h) …….….…… $25 All ads will appear in black & white Please email ad in a .jpeg or image file to the Chamber
_____ Closest to the Pin SOLD
PARTICIPATION
_____ Longest Drive (Men) SOLD
GOLF FOURSOME…………….…...............$500 GOLF FOURSOME PLUS…………………..$600
_____ Longest Drive (Ladies)
HOLE SPONSOR …………….…… $125
Includes: an 18” x 24” sign at sponsored hole, includes business card program ad
Complete and Mail Registration or Register Online at www.afftonlemaychamber.com
Opportunity to staff tent, provide your company swag and interactive experience with golfers with game, raffle or food – great networking opportunity. Includes: quarter page program ad, newsletter listing and website listing
Includes: company name/logo on all scorecards.
GOLF BALL SPONSOR ……..…….$250
REGISTRATION
Includes foursome with hole sponsorship
INDIVIDUAL ENTRY ………..…..…………..$125 Participation fee includes: Lunch • Dinner • Golf Cart • Beverages Support For YOUR Business Community!
Company: ____________________________________ Address: _____________________________________
Phone: (
) ______________________________
E-mail: ______________________________________ PLAYER #1 Name: _______________________________________ Company: ____________________________________ E-mail:_______________________________________ PLAYER #2 Name: _______________________________________ Company: ____________________________________ E-mail:_______________________________________ PLAYER #3 Name: _______________________________________ Company: ____________________________________ E-mail:_______________________________________ PLAYER #4 Name: _______________________________________ Company: ____________________________________ E-mail:_______________________________________
PAYMENT TOTAL: _______________ VISA/MC/DISCOVER/AMEX Invoice Me Check Card No._______________________________ Expiration __________ Security Code _______ Checks payable to: Affton-Lemay Chamber of Commerce