April 13 :: Thursday
SCHOLARSHIP PRESENTATION
GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING
The Champion Within
Jeff KoziatekScholarship Recipients:
Affton High School: Lydia Wroughton
Bayless High School: Cole Schiendermeyer
Cor Jesu Academy: Hannah Nguyen
Lutheran High School South: Ezekiel Samking
Hancock Place High School: Lela Zeilman
Mehlville High School: Matthew Wolf
Notre Dame High School: Jessica Kelly
Thursday, April 13
11:15 am Registration - 11:50 am Lunch
Aviator Hotel & Suites
6921 S. Lindbergh, 63125
$20 members | $25 non-members register at www.afftonlemaychamber.com by April 7
Meeting Sponsor:
April 20 :: Tuesday
MISSION STATEMENT
The Affton-Lemay Chamber of Commerce exists to serve businesses, enhance the community, and stimulate economic development in the Affton-Lemay area.
CLMENTOR DBAPRINCIPLEREALTYSOLUTIONS
Vince Lindwedel
5151 Mattis Road, Suite B (63128) 314.729.0001
www.principlerealtysolutions.com
We provide personalized service, as well as innovative marketing on a 24 hour basis to all our clients, which amongst numerous other factors differentiate us from other Realtors & companies.
GUILDMORTGAGE
Frank Ruzicka
8901 Julia Dent Dr. (63123) 314.503.3855
www.branches.guildmortgage.com/mo/chesterfield/ francis-ruzicka-122-cnfr.html
As a privately held, St. Louis owned and operated mortgage banking firm, Guild Mortgage Company has access to numerous national correspondent lenders as well as smaller local portfolio lenders. In addition, Guild Mortgage Company provides flexible pricing, in the effort to meet each customer’s specific needs.
NEXCORE
Jim Shelvy
4814 Red Cedar Valley Ln. (63049) 314.635.0500
www.thenexcore.com
Whether it’s finding the right technology and tools, providing enhanced and refined processes for your business, developing training for your team or having us help with expanding your team or virtually supporting your team, you will find the best solutions here at NexCore. When people ask what we do for our clients, the answer is, 'whatever they need to reach the success they deserve.
REGIONSBANK
Josh Morris
2582 Lemay Ferry Rd. (63125) 314.649.2690
www.regions.com
Regions is one of the nation’s largest full-service providers of consumer and commercial banking, wealth management and mortgage products and services. We're committed to keeping customers first, providing tech-driven convenience, and being a strong community partner.
THEACCELGROUP
Angela Anderson
6685 Telegraph Road, Suite B (63129) 314.631.5000
www.theaccelgroup.com
For more than 20 years, we have created awardwinning advertising, communications, marketing, and public relations for business in Missouri, Illinois, and Kansas.
As a member, YOU are our best salesperson because YOU know the value of membership! Recruitanewmember&youcanchoose: lunch at a member meeting or business card newsletter ad Yournameorbusinessmustbeindicated asreferringthemontheapplication. Thenewmembercannothavebeen amemberduringthepast2years.
ANNUAL BLOOD DRIVE
Tuesday, June 6, 2023
2:00-7:00 pm
Affton Fire Station #1 9282 Gravois Road
RSVP to help your host plan afftonlemaychamber.com
Interestedinhosting… contact Debbie at drohrichtyler@ssndcp.org
Thursday, April 20 5:00-8:00 pm
St. Louis Lawn Care & Equipment
8601 New Hampshire, 63123
Food,drinks&livemusic.
Joinusoutdoorsunderatent,weatherpermitting
TheNewResidentMailingissentquarterlytonew homeownersin63123&63125welcomingthemtoour area.It’sagreatwaytoputYOURBUSINESSinTHEIRHOME!
Youprovide300half-pageinserts&$40andwedotherest! Dropoff300half-page*inserts&$40by1pmonFriday, April14.*Wanttoinsertafullsheet?Simplydoublethe price($80)andfoldthesheets(inhalfortri-fold)!
Hasdesigningandprintinganinsertbeenthereasonyou haven’tparticipatedintheNewResidentMailing? We’lldesignyourinsertandprintit!
Foranadditional$15,wewilluseyourguidance todesign&printaone-sided,half-page,colorinserton whitepaperwithyourlogo,services,discounts,contact information,etc.Aproofwillbeprovidedforyourapproval. DeadlineforthisserviceisFriday,April7.
Thanks…
AmandaWillisRealEstateforprovidingaddressesforour JanuaryNewResidentMailing.
JanuaryParticipants:AfftonAthleticAssociation;Affton ChristianFoodPantry;BabyBear’sBakery;HealthyHappy Feet;HeartlandIndustries;JuicePlus-DanaNickell;Knights ofColumbus-GabeJones;LaOaxaquenaMexicanRestaurant; MBhealthInsuranceAgency;MedicineShoppePharmacy; NaturalHealingTherapies;SalemLutheranChurch&School; Syberg's-AnEating&DrinkCo
Thanks to the following businesses and organizations for renewing their memberships. Year joined is in parentheses.
Listed renewals are February 22-March 23.
Delmar Gardens & Garden Villas South (2005)
Dobbs Tire & Auto Centers Inc. (1975)
domash DESIGNSOURCE LLC (2022)
Edward Jones-Dan Roper (2009)
Jackson Lewis P.C. (2022)
John C. Schleiffarth PC dba JCS Law (2021)
Moll Builders (2022)
Mysteria LLC (2022)
Sprehe LLC (2022)
Tapawingo National Golf Club (2020)
Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site (2010)
Thursday, April 20 @ 9:00 am
Sharpshooter Pit & Grill
No RSVP needed, just show up!
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!
2023 MEETING SPONSORSHIPS AVAILABLE ... $125
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!
TICKET SPONSOR:
CARRYOUT ONLY DINNERS: $11.00 INCLUDES (2) SIDES
March Membership Meeting
March9,2023
Thanks...
RoyaleOrleansBanquetCenterforthedeliciouslunch
GreetersJessLepage,NationalNetwork-KellerWilliamsRealty;Amira Jahic,AJWellnessPharmacy;RobSmith,GapschCARSTARCollisionCenter
SponsorAT&T
SpeakerDr TobinLingafelter,Dr Toby’sPlace
PhotographybyCindyTiefenbrunn,Cindy’sPhoto
NewMember
JohnMiller
BlalockChiropracticCentre
NewMember
AngelaAnderson &JenniferGalczynski
TheAccelGroup
NewMember
WendyMelrose
TheKindnessRevolution
St.LouisledbyWendyMelrose
FarmersInsurance
The50/50amountof$61waswonbyCaptainJim Schneider,St.LouisCountyPolice-4thPrecinct.
Thankstoourprizedonors:AT&T,Dr.Toby’sPlace, GapschCARSTARCollisionCenter,TogetherCredit Union
Congratulationstoourprizewinners:MichelleBolen, TogetherCreditUnion;Dr.TravisBracht,AfftonSchool District;JenniferGalczynski,TheAccelGroup;Amira Jahic,AJWellnessPharmacy;SteveMohrhard,Rhymes
Heating&Cooling;DanaNickell,JuicePlus;Rochelle Sparks,FirstMissouriCreditUnion
Wanttoseeyournamementionedhere?Attendameeting, buy50/50tickets&winORdonateanitemforthedrawing.
PARTNERS Diamond...Gapsch CARSTAR Collision Center, J & J Construction & Remodeling, MBhealth Insurance Agency, School Sisters of Notre Dame
Coffee with the Captain
Tuesday, April 4 | 7:00-9:00 am
St. Louis Bread Co. (99 Grasso Plaza, 63123)
No agenda or speeches, just a chance to ask questions, voice concerns and get to meet your police officers.
69th Annual Pork Sausage Dinner
Sunday, April 23
Gethsemane Lutheran Church (765 Lemay Ferry Road, 63125)
11:30 am-3:00 pm dine-in, carry-out & drive-thru; 3:005:00 pm carry-out & drive-thru only. Adults $14, children ages 4-12 $7.
Tasting for Change Gala
Friday, May 5 | 6:00-9:30 pm
River City Event Center (777 River City Casino Blvd., 63125) Fun evening of great food and great wine to support The Housing Partnership and their ongoing mission.
SUBMIT YOUR EVENT TO OUR CALENDAR!
Ifitispostedbythe15thofthemonth, itwillbepublishedinthenextmonth’snewsletter. DidyouknowtheCalendarisoneofthe mostvisitedpagesonourwebsite? Needhelpposting?Contactmandy@afftonchamber.com.
Denim & Diamonds Dinner Gala
Saturday, April 22 | 6:00 pm
Seven Holy Founders Parish Hall (6741 Rock Hill Road, 63123)
Benefitting Affton Christian Food Pantry. Dinner/Dessert Dash/Open Bar/Silent & Oral Auction. Dancing to live music from Spanky Entertainment Dueling Pianos. $50/person - Tables of 8. Purchase tickets, sponsorships & event bidding go.rallyup.com/acfpgala2023.
Hoppy Friday
Friday, April 7 | 4:30-6:30 pm
Affton Community Center (9801 Mackenzie Road, 63123)
Kick off spring with the first ever Hoppy Friday event! This program includes spring time games, activities and crafts for kiddos! Ages 2 to 12 are welcome, $5 per child. Pre-registration is required; registration closes April 5th. Call 314.615.8820 for more info.
PARTNERS Platinum...Affton Veterinary Clinic, Dane Huxel-State Farm Agent, Great Southern Bank, 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.
Congratulations to Dr. Travis Bracht, Superintendent of Affton School District, who has been named the 2023 Administrator of the Year by the Missouri School Public Relations Association! This award is given to a superintendent or other central office leader who recognizes, supports, and implements quality school communications and public relations in his or her district.
Lois Mans Agency - Farmers Insurance has moved! Visit them at their new location (just 400 feet away from their previous office) at 5923 Weber Road.
Best wishes to Dr. Chris Gaines, Superintendent of Mehlville School District, on his retirement this summer. He has worked in education for 28 years with the last 8 as Mehlville’s Superintendent.
Pantry Requests:
Dry Pasta | Pasta & Tomato Sauce
Meal Supplements | Canned Entrees
Dry & Canned Beans | Hearty Dinner Soups
Cereal | Baking Goods
Toilet Paper | Laundry Detergent
Personal Hygiene Products
Cleaning Products
State Farm Insurance-Evan Patterson 2518 Lemay Ferry Road, 63125
Thanks to Ambassador Cindy Tiefenbrunn, Cindy’s Photo for delivering their plaque!
American Family Insurance-Crystal Kramer 2616A Gravois Road, 63049
Thanks to Ambassador Anne Gerding, Safeguard for delivering their plaque!
When you do business with other Affton-Lemay Chamber members… give them a Google review!
Presenting Sponsor
Tuesday, July 11 | 10:00 am
Tapawingo National Golf Club
GOLF | SPONSOR | VOLUNTEER COMMITTEE MEMBERS ARE NEEDED TO MAKE THIS A SUCCESS! Call or email the Chamber office.
A fun night for Chamber members, their families, and residents to test their musical knowledge!
ContactDebbieRohrich-Tylerat314.633.7032if you’reinterestedinjoiningtheplanningcommittee.
AFFTON-LEMAY COMMUNITY PARADE
Saturday, September 16 @ 10 am
2023 Theme: Holidays on Parade
Online Registration Available Soon!
Presenting Sponsor
Shop Chamber Members!
See more offers and details at afftonchamber.com Add your offer to this list by emailing mandy@afftonchamber.com
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) MBhealth Insurance Agency $50 discount on Business Consultations
The Accel Group Free marketing review for any current chamber member. No strings attached!
Platinum...Affton Veterinary Clinic, Dane Huxel-State Farm Agent, Great Southern Bank, Tammy Luechtefeld-State Farm Agent
