Affton-Lemay Chamber of Commerce October 2022

IN THIS ISSUE

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October 7 :: Friday

Ribbon Cutting Feed My People 2:00 pm

October 10 :: Monday

Office Closed

October 11 :: Tuesday

Business After Hours Miriam Switching Post 5:00 7:00 pm

October 13 :: Thursday

General Membership Meeting Genesis Banquet Center 11:15 am

October 14 :: Friday

New Resident Mailing Inserts Due Affton Lemay Chamber office 1:00 pm

October 20 :: Thursday

BREW Women’s Networking Group Sharpshooter Pit & Grill 9:00 am

October 25 :: Tuesday

Ambassador Committee Meeting

Affton Lemay Chamber Office 10:00 am

Thursday, November 10 |

Speakers will expand on how the sciences have and will continue to strengthen the economy of the St. Louis region.

Executive Director of Innovation Partnerships, Danforth Plant Science Center

Vice President of Programs, BioSTL

Investment Strategist, Edward Jones

Collaborate & leverage collective influence for Chamber members. Represent the value that businesses of the St. Louis Mid-County Area delivers to the Region’s economic prosperity.

Provide a high-level opportunity for attendees to connect with local business & industry leaders.

at www.afftonlemaychamber.com

MISSION STATEMENT

The Affton-Lemay Chamber of Commerce exists to serve businesses, enhance the community, and stimulate economic development in the Affton-Lemay area.

ACROSSTHEBOARD

Kim McDaniel

9300 Watson Industrial Park (63126) 314.961.9663

www.acrosstheboardgame.com

Across the Board is a St. Louis family owned and operated workshop specializing in high quality, handcrafted, unique wooden board games. All our board games are made with premium materials and assembled with the utmost care and precision. Our top priorities are attention to detail and providing unmatched customer service. We believe when you purchase one of our board games, it should last— and our products are built for generations to enjoy!

AT&T

Matthew Bresnan

115 W. Adams (63122) 314.623.8293 www.att.com

Trusted solutions for businesses large and small across all industries.

PMRLAWLLC

Peter Rohrich III 2718 West Osage Street (63069) 314.609.9287 www.pmrlawyer.com

Serving St. Louis, Jefferson, and Franklin counties. Taking the time to understand your goals, we can tailor our services to help you achieve them. Using our experience and knowledge of law, we solve complex problems in a compassionate and effective manner. Our practice includes the following areas of law: estate planning, criminal defense, municipal law, workers’ compensation, personal injury, and wrongful death.

THESOUTHERNCORRIDORGROUPLLC

Lara Thornley Hall

1755 Thunder Mountain Road (63025) 202.271.3799

We are a franchise owner for Mathnasium Learning Center. We plan to open this center in early 2023 in South County.

WAGNERCOLLISIONCENTER

Jess Crump & Sheena Wagner 645 Carriage Drive (63010) 636.296.7801

www.wagnercollision.com

Full service collision repair centers with 3 locations: Arnold, Imperial & South County. Trusted since 1994, it’s your car, your choice, choose us.

WASHPROEXTERIORCLEANINGSERVICES

Jeffrey White 102 Laredo Ave. (63125) 314.722.9380 www.washproecs.com

At Wash Pro, customer satisfaction and comfortability are our top priorities. We believe positive word-of-mouth is the strongest way to build a business. Residential & commercial services include: house washing, roof cleaning, fence & deck cleaning, concrete cleaning, graffiti & stain removal, and gutter cleaning. Contact us now for your free no obligation estimate.

OctoberMembershipMeeting

SchoolDistrictUpdate

Affton,Bayless,andHancockPlaceSchoolDistricts presentedby:Dr.TravisBracht,AmeliaRuzicka,Dr.KevinCarl

Thursday,October13

11:15amRegistration|11:50amLunch

GenesisBanquetCenter 2651Telegraph,63125

$15members|$20non members registeratafftonlemaychamber.combyOctober7

MeetingSponsor

Feed My People Ribbon Cutting

Friday, October 7

2:00 pm

171 Kingston Drive, 63125

Come celebrate the opening of their new client choice food pantry!

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Tuesday, October 11

5:00-7:00 pm

Miriam Switching Post 292 Hanley Industrial Court, 63144

Tuesday, December 6 5:30-7:30 pm

Barrel Blends Wine & Spirits 9325 Gravois Road, 63123

Tuesday, January 17 4:00-6:00 pm

Merx Flooring 4245 Bayless Avenue, 63123

Platinum...Affton Veterinary Clinic, Dane Huxel-State Farm Agent, Great Southern Bank, Mercy Hospital South, Tammy Luechtefeld-State Farm Agent

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.

Thursday, October 20 @ 9:00 am

Sharpshooter Pit & Grill

No RSVP needed, just show up!

Topic: Self Defense for Women

An officer from St. Louis County Police (& a former instructor at the academy) will be teaching us ways to defend ourselves.

JoinwithotherwomenfromAffton&Lemayforafresh waytostartyourday!Alongwithnetworking,thegoal forthisnewsmallgroupistoshare,support,educate, andencouragefellowwomenintheChamber.Each meetingwill focusontopicsandissuesrelevantto womenintheworkplace.

Join us at facebook.com/groups/brewafftonlemay for updated speaker info and networking!

Congratulations to Mike Butz, MBhealth Insurance Agency, on the birth of his 5th grandchild (& 5th granddaughter!) on August 30. Kinsley Christine Butz was 5lbs 6oz and 19 inches.

Thanks to the following businesses and organizations for renewing their memberships. Year joined is in parentheses. Listed renewals are August 26 September 22.

H2 Ltg, LLC (2021)

Congratulations Kiwanis Club of Gravois on 85 years of service to the Affton community improving the lives of children, one child at a time to keep them happy, healthy, safe, and loved.

Our Condolences to

Anne Gerding, Safeguard on the passing of her mother-in-law, Lyda.

Retired St Louis County Police Sgt Ray Absolon on the passing of his wife, Debra.

AFFTON CHRISTIAN FOOD PANTRY

Pantry Requests: Peanut Butter Cereal Mac & Cheese Rice Meal Supplements Beans Laundry Detergent Toilet Paper

September Joint Membership Meeting

September7,2022

Thanks...

DeliciouslunchatAndre’sWestBanquetCenter

FentonChamberofCommerceforpartneringwithus

GreetersJessLepage,NationsNetwork KellerWilliamsRealty &Dr.TaraBrooks,AfftonVeterinaryClinic

MeetingsponsorAfftonVeterinaryClinic

SpeakerDanMehan,MissouriChamberofCommerce

PhotographybyCindyTiefenbrunn,Cindy’sPhoto

NewMember

JeffreyBlanner FirstMid BankandTrust

NewMember TimGabbert StLucent

The50/50amountof$58waswonbyGerardSchmidt, Servpro.

Thankstoourprizedonors:AfftonVeterinaryClinic& AT&T.

Congratulationstoourprizewinners:EveBrandes, AfftonChristianFoodPantry;SarahCantrell,Tutor Doctor Affton/Crestwood;RJDunn,PaintingDunn Right;CharlieMerx,MerxFlooring Wanttoseeyournamementionedhere?Attendameeting, buy50/50tickets&winORdonateanitemforthedrawing.

Bronze...Affton Christian Food Pantry, Bieg Plumbing Company, Cindy’s Photo, Commerce Bank, Syberg’s: An Eating & Drinking Company

NewMember KellyGuenther TogetherCreditUnion

NewMember TimLuecke St.LouisCAPS

COMMITTEE

Jake Baretich, J&JConstruction&Remodeling

Tony Dittman, St.LouisCo.Police-Affton/SouthwestPrecinct

Cynthia Holten,St.LouisCountyOEM

Linda Lippert, MBhealthInsuranceAgency

Mandy Montgomery, Affton-LemayChamberofCommerce

Lisa Rackley, Affton-LemayChamberofCommerce

Dan Schroeder, St.LouisCo.Police-Affton/SouthwestPrecinct

Cindy Tiefenbrunn, Cindy’sPhoto

Sgt Eric Tripp, St.LouisCo.Police-Affton/SouthwestPrecinct

Ann Vastmans, St.LouisCountyOEM

Suzanne Welker, TheComicGrind

SPONSORS & SUPPORTERS

Affton School District

Affton Veterinary Clinic

Bayless School District

Century Credit Union

CNB St. Louis Bank

Commerce Bank

Delmar Gardens & Garden Villas South Dill, Bamvakais & O’Keefe, PC

Fran Ann Engraving

Great Southern Bank

J & J Construction & Remodeling

MBhealth Insurance Agency

Mercy Hospital South Organic Remedies

School Sisters of Notre Dame

St. Louis County Police Department

Tammy Luechtefeld State Farm

Trinity United Church of Christ

Woodard Cleaning & Restoration

PARADE AWARDS

Theme of Parade MBhealth Insurance Agency

Judge’s Choice—Affton Daisy & Brownie Troops

Most Original Entry— Moolah Shrine Gateway 500

Best Church Entry Salem Lutheran Church

Best School Entry Affton High School Band

Thanks to all parade participants for making this one of the biggest and best parades!

PARADE MARSHALS

Jeff Arthur, TheValuesConversation

Steve Bettag, Bettag&CompanyInsuranceAgencyLLC

Nathaniel Brand, GardenvilleMasonicTemple

Dr. Tara Brooks, AfftonVeterinaryClinic

Yuki Ishiyama, WebsterHighSchool

Amanda Juelich, WebsterHighSchool

Sandy Kettelkamp, DesktopGraphics Alex Knebel, AlexKnebel,CPA,REALTOR®

Charlie Merx, MerxFlooring

Maddie Pizoni, TheComicGrind

Sarah Pizoni, TheComicGrind

Chris Rackley, BommaritoSouth

Craig Rasnic, GardenvilleMasonicTemple

Walter Sawicki, Jr., GardenvilleMasonicTemple

Michael Schultz, GardenvilleMasonicTemple

Jada Swearengen, WebsterHighSchool

Don Trapp, Volunteer

Phil & Melly Trapp, TheComicGrind

Michael Vanlandingham, GardenvilleMasonicTemple

Suzanne & Rod Welker, TheComicGrind

PARADE SHUTTLES

Thank you to Affton School District for providing the shuttle buses to transport parade participants. Also, shout out to the bus drivers for the excellent job, Esperance Konte, and Erin Pulliam.

PARADE

Kristen DeJong, BaylessSchoolDistrict

Dr. Monika Hasanbasic, BaylessSchoolDistrict

Paul Lints, CNBSt.LouisBank

A special thank you to Harvest Church for allowing us to use their location for the Judges Stand!

SPECIAL THANK YOU

St. Louis County Police and OEM, & MoDOT

Staging/Parking Areas: Affton High School, Bayless School District & Affton School District

Photographers: Jim Kettelkamp, Desktop Graphics and Cindy Tiefenbrunn, Cindy’s Photo

VIP Convertibles: Linda Brendel, Brad Brasfield, Linda Moder, Steve Butz, and Cheryl Weis & Robert James.

Platinum...Affton Veterinary Clinic, Dane Huxel-State Farm Agent, Great Southern Bank, Mercy Hospital South, Tammy Luechtefeld-State Farm Agent

Presented by:

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DeadlineforthisserviceisFriday,October7

Nominations are needed for: Business Person of the Year | Citizen of the Year Commercial New Construction Commercial Renovation

Nomination Form is included in this newsletter or can be submitted at afftonchamber.com. Deadline for nominations is November 10

Awards will be presented at

“Under the Sea”

30th Annual Awards & Dinner Auction Gala Saturday, February 4, 2023 Andre’s South Banquet Center

Notre Dame High School Fall Festival

Sunday, October 9

11:00 am 4:00 pm

Notre Dame High School (320 East Ripa Ave., 63125)

SUBMIT YOUR EVENT TO OUR CALENDAR!

Ifitispostedbythe15thofthemonth, itwillbepublishedinthenextmonth’snewsletter. DidyouknowtheCalendarisoneofthe mostvisitedpagesonourwebsite?

Needhelpposting?Contactmandy@afftonchamber.com.

Citizens Police Academy

Tuesdays, October 4 November 8

6:30-8:30 pm

Grace Union Church (3900 Union Road, 63125)

The Citizen's Police Academy allows citizens the chance to learn more about how their community police department works. It's also an opportunity for police officers to receive input from citizens as well as assistance and support. The Citizens Police Academy is free of charge. Applicants must be 18 years of age or older and not have a criminal record. Email pd4213@stlouiscountymo.gov to register.

Food & Drink, Live Music, Mum & Pumpkin Sale, Raffle Tickets & More! For The Kids: Balloon Artist, Bounce House, Face Painting, Game Booths, Petting Zoo, Pie Throwing. For more information, contact Leanne Kaltenbach (314.544.1015).

Bayless School District Homecoming Parade & Festival

Saturday, October 15

10:00 am 3:00 pm

Bayless Elementary School (4531 Weber Road, 63123)

You are invited! Following the annual Bayless Homecoming Parade, there will be a fun-filled family festival behind Bayless Elementary. Come by for an afternoon of carnival games, a home fun derby, barbeque, and live music by The Zelles all in support of Bayless Clubs and Organizations! 10:00 am 3:00 pm, armbands are required for admission: $5/person or $20/family. Please bring lawn chairs and/or blankets to enjoy the music from 1:00 3:00 pm. The parade starts at 10:00 am.

Bronze...Affton Christian Food Pantry, Bieg Plumbing Company, Cindy’s Photo, Commerce Bank, Syberg’s: An Eating & Drinking Company

Affton Elks Lodge, 6330 Heege Road

It’s 12 rounds of bingo but with music clips! Don’t worry if you’re not a walking jukebox… you can use Shazam (or your tablemates) to help identify the songs.

includes beer / cash bar available / no outside alcohol prizes for each round / 50-50 & booze raffles prize for best dressed

Only TWO tables and Beverage Sponsorships remain! Register at www.afftonlemaychamber.com

RoundSponsors: Affton Plaza | Commerce Bank Great Southern Bank | Imo’s Pizza - Lemay Keeton’s Double Play | Luxemberg Realty Co. MBhealth Insurance Agency | Miriam Switching Post Servpro | Sharpshooter Pit & Grill Syberg’s-An Eating & Drink Co. Tutor Doctor - Affton/Crestwood

Presentedby:

HallSponsor: BeverageSponsors:

DauberSponsor:

Have you used an Affton Chamber member and had a great experience? We want to know about it!

Cindy’s Photo & Painting Dunn Right

Thanks to Cindy Tiefenbrunn for the referral to help her friend sell her condo. And to Painting Dunn Right for painting the condo before she moved in. She was thrilled with the customer service.

Jess Lepage

Nations Network Keller Williams Realty

WatchhereformorefeaturedShoutOuts!

You can see all the Shout Outs or submit your own at www.afftonlemaychamber.com or email it to mandy@afftonlemaychamber.com

PLANNING YOUR BUDGET FOR 2023?

Don’t forget to include us!

We’re getting ready to roll out events & opportunities for next year!

The Affton-Lemay Chamber staff and board strive to offer a wide variety of opportunities so that businesses of any size and budget are able to participate in some way. Keeping this in mind, make sure you save room for us in your budget, whether by renewing your membership or by taking advantage of additional opportunities!

ber Members! ails at afftonchamber.com

Add your offer to this list by emailing mandy@afftonchamber.com

10% off all eyeglasses, contact lenses, sunglasses & accessories. Not valid with insurance or other discount plans.

Free safety inspection for garage door and Receive 3 months free monitoring with a new system

Free Extended Internet Marketing Analysis ($300 value) $50 discount on Business Consultations Free tube and tune-up with any repair

Agent, Great Southern Bank,

ST. LOUIS, MO PERMIT No. 3156

TIME-DATED MATERIAL

2022 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Officers

President Jake Baretich J&JConstruction&Remodeling

President-Elect Dr. Tara Brooks AfftonVeterinaryClinic

Vice-President Michael Butz MBhealthInsuranceAgency

AUGUST 2022

• New Members: American Family Insurance Crystal Kramer, First Mid Bank and Trust, Innovative OT Solutions, PMR LAW LLC, Spectrum Business, St. Louis CAPS, St. Louis Lawn Care

• Held Joint Membership Meeting with Southwest Area Chamber

• Monthly Board of Directors

• Monthly BREW Networking

• Ribbon Cutting at Super Smokers BBQ + Cajun

• Prepared and delivered New Teacher Welcome Bags

• Committee Meetings: Affton Lemay Community Parade, Ambassador, Rock n Roll Bingo

• Member Communication: 2 E Blasts (2 members)

• Website: 1,842 page views (1,084 unique visits); top visited pages: Parade, Calendar, Rock n Roll Bingo; 23,551 impressions of banner ads on website & member’s area with 54 click thrus

Secretary Rob Smith GapschCARSTARCollisionCenter

Treasurer Alex Knebel KnebelRealty

Directors

Michael Bamvakais

Dill,Bamvakais&O’Keefe,PC

AfftonChristianFoodPantry Dr. Kevin Carl HancockPlaceSchoolDistrict

Eve Brandes

Carol Ellis MercyHospitalSouth

Greg Hayden LuxembergRealtyCo.

Charlie Merx MerxFlooring Angie Muegge SharpshootersPit&Grill

Jacob Renfrow ThriventFinancial Debbie Rohrich-Tyler SchoolSistersofNotreDame

Gerard Schmidt Servpro Cindy Tiefenbrunn Cindy’sPhoto

Amanda Willis WillsRealEstatebrokeredbyeXpRealty

Kimberly Young

Ex-Officio

Chief Nick Fahs

RiverCityCasino&Hotel

AfftonFireProtectionDistrict

Chief Larry Lewellen LemayFireProtectionDistrict

Capt. Guy Means St.LouisCountyPolice-Affton

Capt. Jim Schneider St.LouisCountyPolice-SouthCounty

Lisa Rackley ExecutiveDirector Mandy Montgomery OfficeAssistant

Annual Awards Nomination Form

Please check one. You may duplicate this form to nominate in more than one category. Deadline is November 10, 2022 Form must be completed in its entirety to be a valid nomination

_______ I want to nominate an individual for Business Person of the Year. Recognition of a successful business leader in the Affton-Lemay community; someone who has demonstrated ethical business practices and distinguished herself/himself with their dedicated & energetic leadership. This person has given her/his services to enhance the quality of business life & embodies community leadership through the combination of business, civic, & community activities. Cannot nominate individuals that have received this award in the past.

_______ I want to nominate an individual for Citizen of the Year. Recognition of an individual who has made substantial volunteer contributions with dedicated service in the interest of the Affton-Lemay community. Cannot nominate individuals that have received this award in the past.

_______ I want to nominate a business for Commercial New Construction. New construction of a commercial project in 63123 or 63125 & be completed during 2022; must include photos and be a current member of the Affton-Lemay Chamber of Commerce.

_______ I want to nominate a business for Commercial Renovation. Renovation project in 63123 or 63125 & be completed during 2022; must include photos and be a current member of the Affton-Lemay Chamber of Commerce.

Nominee’s Name ___________________________________________________________

Street Address______________________________________________________________ City, State, Zip ________________________________ Phone: _______________________

Please tell us why the nominee deserves this award. List any accomplishments, awards, or honors the nominee has received. This section will be used to determine who receives this award. Please attach additional pages if necessary.

Nominationsubmittedby:

Submit Online: afftonlemaychamber.com

Phone:

| Mail: 9815 Mackenzie, Affton, MO 63123

|Scan & Email: Lisa@afftonlemaychamber.com

THIS YEAR

S THEME:

The Science of Growth

- $2500 - INDUSTRY EXCLUSIVE

Sponsorship includes but is not limited to:

• Banner with Logo Prominently Displayed at the Event (optional sponsor provides the banner)

• Verbal Recognition from Podium

• Up to Eight (8) Tickets at Prominent Table

• Logo on Event Signage

• Recognition in All (Pre & Post Event) Print & Digital Event Communication

• Hyperlinked Business Logo in All Digital Event Communication

• Industry Exclusivity

- $1000

Sponsorship includes but is not limited to:

• Four (4) Tickets at Prominent Table

• Logo on Event Signage

• Verbal Recognition from Podium

• Recognition in All Print & Digital Event Communication

- $500

Sponsorship includes but is not limited to:

• Three (3) Event Tickets

• Logo on Event Signage

• Recognition in All Print & Digital Event Communication

- $250

Sponsorship includes but is not limited to:

• Two (2) Event Tickets

• Logo on Event Signage

• Recognition in All Print & Digital Event Communication

• Collaborate & leverage collective influence for Chamber members.

• Represent the value that businesses of the St. Louis Mid County area delivers to the region’s economic prosperity.

• Provide a high-level opportunity for event attendees to connect with local business and industry leaders.