Affton-Lemay Chamber of Commerce June 2023

June

JUNE MEMBERSHIP MEETING

What if there was a resource that provided targeted customer information, helpful guides on how to take your business to the next level, and resources to help you stay on track for success? What if we told you there is such a resource right in our area and the best part…you already pay for it!!! Join Megan Phifer-Davis from the Saint Louis County Library as she introduces the newly opened Small Business Center to our chamber members and guests. Register today and bring a guest to show them all the chamber has to offer.

This month’s meeting is sponsored by Anne Gerding with Safeguard Print Promotion and Apparel. Anne will be available to help you market to all that new business you’ll be able to capture with the help of the Small Business Center.

Thursday, June 8 11:15 am Registration - 12:00 noon Lunch

Orlando’s Event Center 4300 Hoffmeister, 63125

$20 members | $25 non-members registration (& online payment) available NOW 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.

ALONZOAGENCY,INC

Pamela Alonzo

2727 Telegraph Road (63125) 314.845.9120

The Alonzo Agency is part of the DeWitt Insurance Network, providing complete lines of insurance for Home, Auto, Renters, Condominium, Recreational Vehicles, Watercraft, Rental Dwellings, Life, Umbrella and Commercial applications. Our agency is committed to providing personalized service by treating all of our clients as people rather than a policy. Through our network of A+ rated providers, we strive to identify and deliver products and services designed specifically for all of our client's needs.

PUROCLEANOFSOUTHST.LOUISCOUNTY

Jeremiah Heiple

11159 S. Towne Square, Suite F (63123) 314.227.9855

www.puroclean.com

PuroClean, a leader in property emergency services, helps families and businesses overcome the devastating setbacks caused by water, fire, mold, and other conditions resulting in property damage. We pledge to do whatever it takes to respond, restore and rescue properties in our communities.

REALIGNU

Jeffrey Butler

9785 Mackenzie Road, Suite 104 (63123) 314.402.7321

www.realignu.blogspot.com

Realign U is personal training that helps folks develop a fitness lifestyle that is rich and rewarding. The protocol of exercises is well balanced and includes elements of myofascial release, targeted and more global stretching, and strengthening. The goal for every new client is to develop an exercise program while training at Realign U that will carry on as a fitness lifestyle upon completion of their training.

ST.LOUISBATTLEHAWKS

Christina Kimerle

6 Cardinal Way, Suite 905 (63102) 757.635.1349

www.xfl.com/teams/st-louis

The Battlehawks are the St. Louis XFL team. The XFL is a fan-first, fast-paced global professional football league with innovative rules and an enhanced 360-degree game experience. Anchored in world-class football, the XFL brings entertainment and innovation to advance the sport, expand player opportunities, and change the way that fans experience the game.

YOLKLORE

Mary Bogacki

8958 Watson Road (63119) 314.270.8538

www.yolklore.com

Yolklore is a chef-inspired fast casual breakfast and brunch restaurant (with a drive-thru!) that introduces fun and innovative cuisine using local and healthy ingredients. We make everything in house from scratch and pride ourselves on the details. Our team is dedicated to high quality service and standards of a fine dining establishment at a fast casual pace. We dedicate ourselves to a positive guest experience every time!

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.Thenewmembercannot havebeenamemberduringthepast2years.

ANNUAL BLOOD DRIVE

Tuesday, June 6, 2023

2:00-7:00 pm

Affton Fire Station #1

9282 Gravois Road

Visit www.afftonlemaychamber.com for the direct link to register.

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Hasdesigningandprintinganinsertbeenthereasonyou haven’tparticipatedintheNewResidentMailing? We’lldesignyourinsertandprintit! Foranadditional$15,wewilluseyourguidance todesign&printaone-sided,half-page,colorinserton whitepaperwithyourlogo,services,discounts,contact information,etc.Aproofwillbeprovidedforyourapproval.

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Thursday, June 15 @ 9:00 am

Sharpshooter Pit & Grill

No RSVP needed, just show up!

No Speaker...Just Coffee & Conversation!

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

Join us at facebook.com/groups/brewafftonlemay

AFFTON CHRISTIAN FOOD PANTRY

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

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

Monte Bello Pizzeria

3662 Weber Road, 63125

Thanks to Ambassador Debbie Rohrich-Tyler, School Sisters of Notre Dame for delivering their plaque!

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.

Affton School District has been recognized for the fifth year in a row as a Project Lead The Way (PLTW) Distinguished District for helping students unlock their potential and preparing them to thrive in life beyond the classroom. Affton is one of just 17 districts across the US to achieve this honor and the only district in Missouri to receive this distinction for the fifth time in a row. In addition, all four schools - Mesnier Primary School, Gotsch Intermediate School, Rogers Middle School, and Affton High School - have also been recognized as Project Lead The Way (PLTW) Distinguished Schools.

golf sponsor volunteer

Tuesday, July 11 10:00 am Shotgun Start 8:30 am Check In

$125 per golfer includes 18 holes with cart, lunch, dinner & drinks

US Open Sponsor

PGA Sponsors

May Membership Meeting

May22,2023

Thanks...

 LiUNAEventCenterforthedeliciouslunch

 GreetersJessLepage,NationsNetwork-KellerWilliamsRealty;AmiraJahic AJWellnessPharmacy;FrancoGassiraro,SaintLouisJobCorpsCenter

 SponsorBettag&CompanyInsuranceAgency

 SpeakerAngelaAnderson&JenniferGalczynski,TheAccelGroup

 PhotographybyCindyTiefenbrunn,Cindy’sPhoto

NewMember

KrystalSkipper

NewMember

StefaniHoeing HoeingLaw

NewMember

AmandaWillis

TheLakesideWorkshop

NewMember JoshMorris RegionsBank

The50/50amountof$63waswonbyTonyDePung, holdElectric.

Thankstoourprizedonors:Bettag&Company ranceAgency,Dr.Toby’sPlace,TheLakeside kshop,OfficesonMackenzie.

Congratulationstoourprizewinners:KimBesterfeldt, MBhealthInsuranceAgency;JenniferGalczynski,The AccelGroup;StefaniHoeing,HoeingLaw;AmiraJahic,AJ WellnessPharmacy;AmiraKujundzic,StateBank.

Wanttoseeyournamementionedhere?Attendameeting, buy50/50tickets&winORdonateanitemforthedrawing.

Diamond...Gapsch CARSTAR Collision Center, J & J Construction & Remodeling, MBhealth Insurance Agency, School Sisters of Notre Dame

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

AFFTON-LEMAY COMMUNITY PARADE

Saturday, September 16 @ 10 am

Presented by:

2023 Theme: Holidays on Parade

Sponsorships Available

Online Registration Available Now!

NEW in 2023...T-Shirts!

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!

Gold… Hancock Place School District, Together Credit Union, Woodard Cleaning & Restoration Silver…Affton Christian Food Pantry, EHPN Technology Partners, Amanda Willis-Willis Real Estate brokered by eXp Realty

SPRING BBQ - MAY 13, 2023

Thanks to our wonderful volunteers and the community who supported the BBQ! A special thank you to Jake & CJ Baretich of J&J Construction and Remodeling for organizing the barbeque and Cotton’s Ace Hardware for allowing us to use their parking lot. Thanks to Cindy Tiefenbrunn of

Photo for the photos!

Ticket Sponsor:

Thank You Volunteers!

Chris Baretich & Drew Baretich, J&J Construction & Remodeling

Jake & CJ Baretich, J&J Construction & Remodeling

Sister Nancy Becker, School Sisters of Notre Dame

Steve Bettag, Bettag & Company Insurance Agency

Eve Brandes, Affton Christian Food Pantry

Dr. Tara Brooks, Affton Veterinary Clinic

Sister Diane Buckan, School Sisters of Notre Dame

Jeremy & Natalie Buie, Ferguson Reclaimed Woodworks

Sarah & Paul Cantrell, Tutor Doctor Affton Crestwood

Mark & Sue Casaleggi, ABC Animal & Insect Innovations LLC

Coryn Conaway, Notre Dame High School

Colleen Coughlin, School Sisters of Notre Dame

Miranda Curry, Notre Dame High School

Bobby Dean, MBhealth Insurance Agency

Tony Dittmann, St. Louis County Police-Affton Southwest

Sister Ruth Emke, School Sisters of Notre Dame

David Eschbach, Spirit One Automotive

Mike Hale, Maverick SoftWash Roof & Exterior Cleaning

Stefani Hoeing, Hoeing Law

Sister Rose Rita Huelsmann, School Sisters of Notre Dame

Janet Jackson; School Sisters of Notre Dame

Amira Jahic, AJ Wellness Pharmacy

Sister Linda Jansen, School Sisters of Notre Dame

Peggy Keilholz

Jess Lepage, The Nations Network-Keller Williams Realty

Cris Leonor, J&J Construction & Remodeling

Linda Lippert, MBhealth Insurance Agency

Captain Guy Means, St. Louis County Police-Affton Southwest

John Miller, Blalock Chiropractic Center

Linda Moder, J&J Construction & Remodeling

Charles Montgomery, 24-7 Animal & Pest Control

Sister Antoinette Nauman, School Sisters of Notre Dame

Maja Prohic, AJ Wellness Pharmacy

Jacob Renfrow, Thrivent Financial

Tom Revie, Revie Development

Eric Roberts, J&J Construction & Remodeling

Debbie Rohrich-Tyler & Farrell Tyler, School Sisters of Notre Dame

Gerard Schmidt, Servpro of Affton Webster Groves

Cindy Tiefenbrunn, Cindy's Photo

Sister Jane Wand, School Sisters of Notre Dame

Amanda & Ethan Willis, Willis Real Estate powered by eXp Realty & The Lakeside Workshop

Roy Wunsch, Eye Thrive

SAVE THE DATE FALL BBQ is October 7, 2023

Cindy’s

SUBMIT YOUR EVENT TO OUR CALENDAR!

Active Shooter Preparedness

Community Discussion

Monday, June 26 | 6:00 pm

Affton High School (8309 Mackenzie, 63123)

St. Louis County Police-Affton Southwest Precinct will be discussing Active Shooter events, how their Department has prepared, and how the public should be prepared for any type of event that may happen in our area. Please sign up and attend, and spread the word! They would love to fill up Affton High School's auditorium. The link to reserve your spot is https:// www.eventbrite.com/e/active-shooter-preparednesscommunity-discussion-tickets-638838000657

Heart & Sole Shoe Drive through June 2

Carondelet Park Rec Complex (930 Holly Hills Avenue, 63111)

Accepting new and gently used shoes and new socks for the St. Patrick Center. Drop donations in the bin!

Chef’s Challenge

Tuesday, June 6 | 6:00-8:00 pm

Orlando’s Event Center (4300 Hoffmeister, 63125)

Sample each Chef's entries, prepared using only ingredients found in Feed My People's food pantries. Tickets can be found at www.feed-my-people.org/ events. Sponsorship opportunities are also available. Contact Carrie at CarrieL@fmpstl.org for more info.

Flamenco Guitarist Ronald Radford

Sunday, June 4 | 7:00-8:00 pm

Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site (7400 Grant Road, 63123)

The outdoor evening concert will begin with a short ranger discussion on Ulysses S. Grant’s relationship with Spain as president and his World Tour. The concert is free, and no reservations are required. Bring a chair or blanket. You are welcome to bring food and beverages as well. For more information call 314-842-1867 ext. 230.

Thanks to the following businesses and organizations for renewing their memberships. Year joined is in parentheses. Listed renewals are April 21

Full Service Automotive (2021)

Insite Advice (2018)

Kirk McCullen Real Estate (2021)

SR Construction (2022)

State Farm Insurance-Christine Tessereau (2022)

Tavolo Vigneto (2022)

County Councilman Ernie Trakas, 6th District (2016)

Venki Palamand (2022)

Welcome New Teachers

The Affton-Lemay Chamber provides a welcome bag for new teachers at area schools. We’d love to include something from your business/ organization! 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 28. Call the office or watch your email for amounts!

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

TIME-DATED MATERIAL

2023 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Officers

President Dr. Tara Brooks AfftonVeterinaryClinic

President-Elect Jake Baretich

J&JConstruction&Remodeling

Vice-President Michael Butz

MBhealthInsuranceAgency

APRIL 2023

• New Members: Alonzo Agency Inc., Friendly’s Sports BarSouth County, PuroClean of South St. Louis County, The Lakeside Workshop, Yolklore

• Held April Membership Meeting & Scholarship Presentation

• Monthly Board of Directors Meeting

• Monthly BREW Networking Group

• New Resident Mailing to 300 residents in Affton & Lemay

• Ribbon Cutting at Axiom Design & Engraving

• Business After Hours at St. Louis Equipment

• Committee Meetings: Ambassador, Golf Tournament

• Member Communication: 4 E-Blasts (8 members)

• Website: 1,415 page views (754 unique visits); top visited pages: History of Affton, Calendar, Member Directory; 12,080 impressions of banner ads on website & member’s area with 200 click-thrus

Secretary Rob Smith

GapschCARSTARCollisionCenter

Treasurer Alex Knebel AlexKnebel,CPA,REALTOR®

Directors

Michael Bamvakais

Dill,Bamvakais&O’Keefe,PC

Eve Brandes AfftonChristianFoodPantry Dr. Kevin Carl HancockPlaceSchoolDistrict

Kelly Guenther TogetherCreditUnion

Greg Hayden LuxembergRealtyCo.

Amira Jahic AJWellnessPharmacy

Angie Muegge SharpshootersPit&Grill

Jacob Renfrow ThriventFinancial

Debbie Rohrich-Tyler SchoolSistersofNotreDame

Gerard Schmidt Servpro

Cindy Tiefenbrunn Cindy’sPhoto

Amanda Willis WillsRealEstatebrokeredbyeXpRealty

Kimberly Young RiverCityCasino&Hotel

Ex-Officio

Chief Nick Fahs AfftonFireProtectionDistrict

Chief Larry Lewellen LemayFireProtectionDistrict

Capt. Guy Means St.LouisCountyPolice-Affton

Capt. Jim Schneider St.LouisCountyPolice-SouthCounty

Lisa Rackley ExecutiveDirector

Mandy Montgomery OfficeAssistant

 Check In 8:30 am

 Shotgun Start 10:00am

 Lunch included

 Buffet Dinner Immediately Following

Conclusion of Golf Rounds

 Presentation of Awards

CURRENT SPONSORS!

The Accel Group

Affton Veterinary Clinic

Alex Knebel, CPA, REALTOR®

Bommarito South

Dane Huxel, State Farm Agency

Delmar Gardens/Garden

Villas South

Dr. Toby’s Place

Fran Ann Engraving

Great Southern Bank

Gualdoni Realty Group powered by Worth Clark

Realty

Hancock Place School District

Hoeing Law Firm

J&J Construction & Remodeling

L.J. Hart & Company

Tammy Luechtefeld,

MBhealth Insurance Agency

MB Properties, LLC

Midwest BankCentre

Park Forest Apartments & Townhomes

The Pasta House Co.

Regions Bank

Reinhold Electric

Servpro Oakville/Mehlville

SSM Health Physical Therapy

Syberg’s-An Eating & Drinking

Together Credit Union

Wm. G. Cocos Plumbing Co., Inc.

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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.

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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 .

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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 .

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SCORECARD SPONSOR…….……$300

Includes: company name/logo on all scorecards.

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GOLF BALL 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

_____ Closest to the Pin SOLD

_____ Longest Drive (Men) SOLD

_____ Longest Drive (Ladies) SOLD

 HOLE SPONSOR …………….…… $125

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

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TENT SPONSOR ………. $250

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

 LUNCH/DINNER SPONSOR………$150

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

REGISTRATION

Name: _______________________________________

Company: ____________________________________

Address: _____________________________________

City/State/Zip: _________________________________

Phone: ( ) ______________________________

E-mail: ______________________________________

PLAYER #1

Name: _______________________________________

Company: ____________________________________

E-mail:_______________________________________

PLAYER #2

Name: _______________________________________

Company: ____________________________________

 FULL PAGE (4.5w x 7.5h) …………….…… $75

 HALF PAGE (4.5w x 3.75h) ……………..… $50

 QUARTER PAGE (4.5w x 2h) …….….…… $25

E-mail:_______________________________________

PLAYER #3

Name: _______________________________________

Company: ____________________________________

E-mail:_______________________________________

PLAYER #4

Name: _______________________________________

Company: ____________________________________

E-mail:_______________________________________

GOLF FOURSOME…………….…...............$500

GOLF FOURSOME PLUS…………………..$600

Includes foursome with hole sponsorship

INDIVIDUAL ENTRY ………..…..…………..$125

Participation fee includes: Lunch • Dinner • Golf Cart • Beverages Support For YOUR Business Community!

PAYMENT TOTAL: _______________

 VISA/MC/DISCOVER/AMEX  Invoice Me

 Check Card No._______________________________

Expiration __________ Security Code _______

Checks payable to: Affton-Lemay Chamber of Commerce

Saturday, September 16, 2023

Parade Begins at 10:00 a.m.

Parade Route: Affton High School to Bayless Elementary School

Parade Entry Registration Available at www.afftonlemaychamber.com

Presented by:

TheAffton-LemayCommunityParadeismadepossible bythefinancialcontributionsofourmembersandthecommunity. Thank you for your support!

 Presenting Sponsor (exclusive) $750

“PresentedBy”&logoonallmarketingmaterials, includingFacebook.Banneratbeginningofparade withlogo. Thank you School Sisters of Notre Dame

 GolfCartSponsor (exclusive) $400

CompanyName&LogoonGolfCarts,logo recognitiononchamberwebsite,allsocial&print media,andlistedinchambernewsletter.

Thank you J&J Construction & Remodeling

 Band Sponsor (three available) $300 Bannerwithsponsorsname,logorecognitionon chamberwebsite,allsocial&printmedia,andlisted inchambernewsletter.

Thank you Commerce Bank, State Farm-Tammy Luechtefeld & Together Credit Union

 JudgesStandSponsor (non-exclusive) $200 SignagelocatedatJudgesStand,logorecognitionon chamberwebsite,allsocial&printmedia,andlisted inchambernewsletter.

Thank you Affton Veterinary Clinic & MBHealth Insurance Agency

 Supporter Sponsor (non-exclusive) $150

Logorecognitiononchamberwebsite,allsocial& printmedia,andlistedinchambernewsletter.

Thank you Great Southern Bank

 Scholarship Sponsor (non-exclusive) $100

Companynameonchamberwebsite,allsocial& printmedia,andlistedinchambernewsletter

 Shuttle Bus Sponsor (non-exclusive) $50

Companynameonchamberwebsite,allsocial& printmedia,andlistedinchambernewsletter

Thank you Fran Ann Engraving, Feed My People

 Monetary Donation $_______

Monetarydonationreceives:CompanyNamelistedon AfftonCommunityDayswebsiteandlistedinchamber newsletter.

 ChamberFloatVolunteer FUN! Weneed you,bringyourco-workers,friendsandfamily memberstojoininthisuniqueexperienceplanning& decoratingtheAffton-LemayChamber’sfloat!

For more information or to become a sponsor contact: Affton-Lemay Chamber of Commerce 314.631.3100 | parade@afftonlemaychamber.com | afftonlemaychamber.com

Please return this form to the Chamber office at 9815 Mackenzie Road, Affton, MO 63123 Business:_________________________________________

Check (enclosed)

Credit Card (invoice me with online payment link)