President’s Report – November 2019
The season of gratefulness is upon us! November is a time to reflect and be thankful for the people we cherish and the daily life we are fortunate to live. Every day in November, let’s make a conscious effort to stop and think about just ONE thing we are thankful for… it may be your family, friends, business or it may be the car that takes you from point A to point B. There is so much joy in being thankful.
I’m so excited to announce our new incoming Board Members: Paul Manganelli, American Family Insurance; Derick Wellman, Amore Pizza; Mike Moehlenkamp, Gary’s Auto; Dr. Nettie Collins Hart, Hazelwood School District ; and Sara Savat, SSM Health DePaul Hospital. They will serve a 3 year term, starting January 2020.
As we near the end of 2019, please be sure to stop by and bring new un-wrapped toys to the chamber office, as well as cleaning supplies for our Holiday drive. I know we’re all excited about the holidays, let’s include those in our community that may be struggling during this time of the year.
Sign up now for our Membership Luncheon on November 20th at Catering To You! St. Louis County Executive, Dr. Sam Page will be our guest speaker for the luncheon. Please be sure to sign up early!
Please join us for November’s Business After Hours on Thursday, November 14th at the Chamber Office located at 420 W Washington Street in Florissant from 5-7 p.m. Bring a friend, a spouse or a colleague! The more the merrier!
Be sure to get your professional head shot taken on November 8th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Chamber Office. $40 professional photos taken by none other than Kent Miller Photography! Call us to reserve your spot at 314-831-3500. Few spots left.
Nite of Stars is around the corner and if you haven’t gotten your ticket(s) yet, don’t wait, don’t hesitate, don’t do anything but call the chamber office… we cannot guarantee you a seat! We want you to attend! This will be the most amazing gala yet… we have some fabulous Live auction items already! If you’re unable to make it for some reason, you can buy a $25 Raffle ticket for the cash prize drawings! You can win up to $5000!!! We are collecting live and silent auction items, if you’d like to donate, please call the Chamber office at 314-831-3500.
Membership Directories for 2019-2020 are now available! Pick some up for your business and share with your staff and customers!
As we look forward to our Thanksgiving meals gathered together with family and friends, let’s remember this quote by William Arthur Ward, “Gratitude can transform common days into thanksgivings, turn routine jobs into joy, and change ordinary opportunities into blessings.”
Venus Martz
Chamber President
