october 2015 - creve coeur - olivette ​chamber of commerce

OCTOBER 2015
Thursday, October 15, 2015
Orlando's Event and Conference Center
2050 Dorsett Village, Maryland Heights
10:30 a.m. Booth Set Up
11:00 a.m. Expo Open & Networking Begins
Noon Buffet Lunch
$47 for a booth and lunch
Admission with meal $22
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OCTOBER
OCTOBER MEMBERSHIP MEETING
MINI-BUSINESS EXPO
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Oct 9
New Member Breakfast
Delmar Gardens of Creve Coeur
850 Country Manor Lane
8:00 - 9:30 a.m.
(registration form enclosed in newsletter)
Oct 13
Small Business Networking Group
Great Southern Bank
12500 Olive Blvd.
8:00 – 9:00 a.m.
Open to all members
(Contact Jill Philipp at 314-569-4799 for more information.)
Oct 15
Mini-Business Expo & Membership Luncheon
Orlando’s Event and Conference Center
2050 Dorsett Village
11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
(information at left and registration form inside newsletter)
Nov 7
Trivia Night Event
Olivette Community Center
9723 Grandview Drive
Doors open at 6:30 p.m. – Game begins at 7:00 p.m.
(registration form enclosed)
Stay connected to us on:
Although weather predictions were for rain, no drops fell during the Chamber's
golf tournament on September 18. Our thanks to Tim Brinks and the Creve
Coeur Golf Course staff for their excellent service.
See pages 6 and 7 for more information and photos on the golf tournament.
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See the registration form in this newsletter.
From left: Jeff Schroth, Charlie Waakles, Calvin Curdt and Mark Slyman
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Buy an expo table to share your products and services with our
members and guests. Or just attend this special meeting to network
with vendors and members through lunch.
FIRST PLACE FALL GOLF SCRAMBLE WINNERS
AMERICAN EAGLE CREDIT UNION
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Photo courtesy of McCarty Photography
Back row: Steve Ricci, Steve Bisch, Ed Lindner, Katie Halloran, Dr. Paul
Hyland, Chris Pickel and David Peterson
Front row: Jim Elder, Heather Aehle, Bill Wyne, Barb Marshall, Mary Barry
and Brandon Reuther
2015 Chamber Board of Directors
Officers
President
Ed Lindner, Kriegshauser West Mortuary
President Elect
David Peterson, Heartland Payment Systems
Vice President, Events
Mary Barry, American Eagle Credit Union
Vice President, Member Services
Barb Marshall, Sport Clips
Treasurer
David Peterson, Heartland Payment Systems
Legal Counsel
Steve Kling, Jenkins & Kling PC
Directors
Heather Aehle, Commerce Bank
Steve Bisch, Monsanto
Ashleigh Brendel, Drury Hotels
Jim Elder, Allegra Design Web Print
Terry Herbert, Mercy Hospital St. Louis
Dr. Paul Hyland, Committed to Health Chiropractic Center
Mike Minkler, CMIT Solutions of Clayton
Chris Pickel, AT&T
Brandon Reuther, Edward Jones
Stephen Ricci, RAI Insurance Group
Kim Simmons, Massage Envy Spa Olivette
Director Emeritus – Bill Wyne, Wyne & Merritt PC
Staff
Nancy Gray (Executive Vice President)
Barb Gerstenkorn (Finance Director)
Ellen Levy (Membership Director)
Jennifer Stringer (Media Specialist)
Creve Coeur - Olivette Chamber of Commerce
10950 Olive Blvd., Suite 101
Creve Coeur MO 63141
314-569-3536
314-569-3073 (fax)
www.ccochamber.com
Mission: To be a strong advocate for business
OFFICIAL CHAMBER
PHOTOGRAPHER
McCarty Photography
11200 Olive Blvd.
Creve Coeur MO 63141
(314) 432-1221
Publicity ● Portraits ●Weddings
AWARD NOMINATIONS
SOUGHT
BUSINESS PERSON OF THE YEAR
VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR
ROOKIE OF THE YEAR
COMMUNITY SERVICE
On Thursday, January 21, 2016, the Chamber will host its Annual Awards
Luncheon. We invite members to nominate themselves or others for the four
awards that are outlined below. A nomination form may be found in this
newsletter.
Business Person of the Year
This award is given to an individual for outstanding business accomplishments.
Chamber membership is required. Criteria include: success in the business world,
contributions to the CCO Chamber, business leadership, community leadership,
ethical business practices, and role model for future business leaders.
Volunteer of the Year
This award is given to an individual for outstanding volunteer involvement in the
chamber. Criteria include: proactive in chamber activities, leadership of event,
financial supporter of the chamber, and enthusiasm for the chamber (a virtual
cheerleader).
Rookie of the Year
This award is given to an individual for outstanding accomplishments during the
first 18 months of involvement with the chamber. Criteria include: member of the
chamber, fully engaged, willing to take on responsibility, advocate for the
chamber, and recognized by staff and board as dependable to follow through on
tasks.
Community Service
This award goes beyond the focus of chamber involvement. This award recipient
makes an impact on Creve Coeur and/or Olivette. The recipient may have made
a contribution by any of the following means: increasing jobs, business acumen,
beautification to region, positive improvements in the quality of life, and/or
advocate for the region. The recipient does not have to be a chamber member
and may be a politician. This award excludes police and firefighters.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS SLATE
Nominees for the
Term length from January 1, 2016 to
December 31, 2018
Jim Elder (Allegra Marketing Print Mail)
Mike Minkler (CMIT Solutions of Clayton)
Brandon Reuther (Edward Jones)
Rich Sames (BMO Harris Bank)
Brad Tinnon (B.E.S.T. Wealth Management)
Steve Wolff (Wolff Properties)
Members’ rights to petition
According to Article IV, Section 2C of our bylaws, “Additional
names of candidates for Directors may be nominated by petition
bearing the genuine signature of at least fifteen (15) qualified
members of the Association. Such petition shall be filed with the
Executive Vice President within ten (10) days after notice has been
given with the names of those nominated. The determination of the
nominating committee, as to the legality of the petitions(s), shall be
final.”
Procedures followed in case of petition and
the election of the Class of 2018
Under Section 2D, “If a legal petition shall present additional
candidates, the names of all candidates shall be arranged on a
ballot in alphabetical order. Instructions will be to vote for six (6)
candidates only. The Executive Vice President shall mail, e-mail or
fax this ballot to all active members at least fifteen (15) days before
the regular November Board meeting. The ballots shall be marked
in accordance with instructions printed on the ballot and returned to
the Association office within ten (10) days. The Board of Directors
shall, at its regular November Board meeting, declare the six (6)
candidates with the greatest number of votes, elected.
If no petition is filed within the designated period, the nominations
shall be closed and the six (6) candidates shall be voted on
individually by the Board of Directors at its regular November Board
meeting.”
AWARD TIMELINE AND PROCESS
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Awards will be given at the January luncheon for the previous calendar
year
In September and October, the chamber will publicize the award
process and invite people to make nominations from September 1
through November 10. Nominations are open to all and may come from
members, board or staff.
At the November membership luncheon, the Chamber will invite
members that would like to serve on the Selection Committee to submit
their names via their business cards. Two cards will be drawn at the
meeting for two individuals to serve on the selection committee. Anyone
serving on the committee may not be a nominee.
The Selection Committee will meet shortly after the November
membership meeting to determine the winners. The votes will be cast
by the President, Executive Vice President, two chamber members (the
non-board members whose cards were picked at the November
membership meeting).
Awards will be presented at the January membership meeting
CHAMBER
BUCKS
PROGRAM
Chamber Bucks can save you money on your dues or pay for a
membership meeting.
Here is how the program works -- if you refer someone to become
a member and that person joins, you will receive either a meal at a
membership meeting or $25 off your membership dues - your choice.
Should you decide to refer many people, the membership dues
discount is capped to the amount of the your membership dues.
This program helps both the member making the referral and the
chamber. The person making the referral doesn’t need to bring in a
membership application – just the name of a person that might
benefit from a chamber membership. We will take care of explaining
the benefits of being a member and signing them up.
MEMBERSHIP
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS!
Cove West Apartments
Maureen Downing
12400 Lighthouse Way Drive
Creve Coeur, MO 63141
314-878-3000
www.covewestapts.com
Apartments
Timeless Creations Salon and Spa @Sola
Salon
Christina McKelvey
11756 Olive Blvd.
Creve Coeur, MO 63141
865-216-1097
www.knoxvillesalonandspa.com
Salon
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Chamber Trivia Night!
Saturday, November 7th
Olivette Community Center
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(9723 Grandview Drive)
Check-in 6:30 p.m. Game begins 7:00 p.m.
Soda and water provided –
bring own beverages & food
Cost: $20 per player or $140 for a table of 8
Mini-auction held at auction
Prizes – 1st Place $400 & 2nd Place $240
Sponsorship Opportunities Available
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(Registration form inside newsletter)
THANKS TO THE FOLLOWING
BUSINESSES FOR RENEWING THEIR
MEMBERSHIPS IN SEPTEMBER:
Domino's Pizza – 27 years
Ladue School District – 15 years
Logos School – 20 years
Lutheran Family & Children's Services of Missouri – 1 year
Parc Provence – 12 years
Red Arrow – 3 years
Reliance Bank – 4 years
Rothman Mattress – 3 years
SLA Services, Inc. – 4 years
St. Paul's Evangelical Church – 12 years
Terracon Consultants, Inc. – 1 year
The Joint – 2 years
Waterford Downs Apartments – 1 year
OFFICE DEPOT DISCOUNT
PROGRAM AVAILABLE
EXCLUSIVELY TO
CHAMBER MEMBERS
Office Depot, in partnership with the Creve Coeur-Olivette Chamber of
Commerce, is pleased to offer the National Chamber Program to
members of our chamber. In addition to a straight 5% discount on nearly
everything Office Depot sells, members receive deeper discounts on
their most frequently purchased items: 15-30% off copy paper, ink, toner
and general supplies.
It’s easy to sign up! Just look for the Office Depot discount program link
on our website, www.ccochamber.com, and click on the link to register.
You can also contact Joe Sedlock with Office Depot at (636) 887-6260
or joseph.sedlock@officedepot.com to enroll. Please refer to the FAQs,
below, for additional information:
How do I place an order?
 By phone, fax or online. For online orders, be sure to register
through the Chamber’s website/Office Depot link first.
Can I use this program in an Office Depot retail store?
 Yes—either by using a program store purchasing card at
checkout or by using a credit card you’ve registered through
the program.
How do I register my credit card through the program?
 You can register your credit card for the program through the
Office Depot link on the Creve Coeur- Olivette Chamber of
Commerce’s website. Any time you use the registered credit
card—online, by phone or in retail stores—you receive the
program discounts.
How much does it cost to sign up?
 As a benefit of your membership with the Chamber, it’s free for
you to sign up and start saving!
MEMBER PROFILES
Assistance Home Care
Owners, Allen and Sally Serfas
Pictured from left: Sonya Meatte and Barb Koch
116 E. Lockwood Dr.
Webster Groves, MO 63119
Phone: 314-631-1989
Website: www.stlhomecare.com
Assistance Home Care is a private company that is committed to helping families remain independent and safe in their
own homes. Finding the “best fit” between caregivers and clients is its number one goal. Services include hourly,
overnight, or live-in care; care/companionship; personal care; meal preparation; medication reminders; laundry/light
housekeeping; and transportation/errands. All caregivers are screened, bonded and insured. Free in-home assessments
available.
CPR – Cell Phone Repair
Scott and Sandra (Jobe) McGrael
12525 Olive Blvd.
Creve Coeur, MO 63141
Phone: 314-256-9700
Website: www.cpr-stlouis.com
CPR – Cell Phone Repair can fix cell phones, tablets, game systems and laptops. It buys, sells, and trades phones and
tablets. CPR offers business-to-business incentives for company-owned devices and concierge service. Let CPR take
care of your devices for you! CPR saves your mobile life!
De Smet Jesuit High School
Corey Quinn, President (pictured) and Trevor Bonat, Principal
233 N. New Ballas Rd.
St. Louis, MO 63141
Phone: 314-567-3500
Website: www.desmet.org
Established in 1967, De Smet Jesuit high School is a Catholic, college preparatory community, whose members work
together to build a challenging, academic environment set in the context of the life and spirit of Jesus Christ. While
members are constantly encouraged to develop strong personal values and convictions, they achieve success by realizing
their leadership potentials through positively impacting the lives of those around them. They also learn and live the values
of St. Ignatius by being intellectually competent, open to growth, religious, loving and committed to doing justice in
generous service to the people of God.
Massage Envy Spa Olivette
Kim Simmons (pictured) and Carmen Grimes
9616 Olive Blvd.
Olivette, MO 63132
Phone: 314-567-3777
Website: www.massageenvy.com/clinics/MO/Olivette.aspx
Massage Envy Spa Olivette provides therapeutic massage services customized to the needs of the individual client. Its
professional Licensed Massage Therapists consult with clients to outline the best program to aid in health and wellness.
Its membership program provides easy access to massages and facials at over 1,085 locations nationwide. Massage
Envy Spa Olivette’s top priority is to provide excellent service to guests. It strives to educate people on the proven physical
and emotional health benefits of massage therapy. The vision of Massage Envy Spa Olivette is to make total body care an
integral part of everyone’s well-being journey.
Welsch Heating and Cooling
Roger Chappell and Butch Welsch (pictured)
2175 Welsch Industrial Ct.
St. Louis, MO 63146
Phone: 314-872-8070
Website: www.welsch-heatcool.com
The Welsch Heating and Cooling is celebrating 120 years in business and is the oldest HVAC firm in the St. Louis area.
It has been the national number one Contractor of the Year and has won numerous awards over the years. Welsch
Heating and Cooling is successful because it services the CUSTOMER with any heating and air conditioning needs. It
ALWAYS answers the phone with a live person 365 days per year. Welsch Heating and Cooling services the entire St.
Louis region with its headquarters located near Page and Craig roads.
NINE-HOLE GOLF SCRAMBLE
Beverage Cart Sponsors - Mary Barry from American Eagle Credit Union
and Mark Greeno from Schaefer Autobody Centers
BMO Harris Bank team from left: Dan Walters, Ed Johnson, Aaron
Leibach and Rich Sames.
BMO Harris Bank offers businesses a full range of financial services ranging
from managing cash flow to structuring a loan to business leasing. We offer
term loans, lines of credit, retirement plans and consulting services.
Thanks go to all the sponsors including:
EAGLE SPONSORS
BMO HARRIS BANK
MONSANTO
Please visit these convenient bank locations represented in the Creve Coeur‐Olivette Chamber:
Creve Coeur East Creve Coeur West Richard B. Sames NMLS #552702 Michelle Beerman NMLS #553006 10911 Olive Blvd. 12452 Olive Blvd. Creve Coeur MO 63141 St. Louis MO 63141 314‐205‐3407 314‐434‐3200 www.bmoharris.com CLOSEST TO THE PIN SPONSOR
Cell Phone Repair (CPR)
LONGEST DRIVE CONTEST SPONSOR
Heartland Payment Systems
BEVERAGE CART SPONSORS
American Eagle Credit Union
Schaefer Autobody Centers
HOLE-IN-ONE SPONSOR
RAI Insurance Group
Hole Sponsors
Autumn View Gardens
BMO Harris Bank
CMIT Solutions of Clayton
Donna Jahnke, Superintendent of Ladue Schools
Great Southern Bank
Hope Montessori Academies
Kriegshauser West Mortuary
Monsanto
Orlando's Event and Conference Centers
Shea Home Care
NINE-HOLE GOLF SCRAMBLE
WINNERS OF THE NINE-HOLE GOLF SCRAMBLE
FIRST PLACE WINNERS (with a score of 29)
American Eagle Credit Union
Calvin Curdt
Jeff Schroth
Mark Slyman
Charlie Waakles
SECOND PLACE WINNERS (with a score of 30)
BMO Harris Bank
Ed Johnson
Aaron Leibach
Rich Sames
Dan Walters
Heartland Payment Systems team (from left): David Peterson, Keith
Kassel, Scott Shafman and Dr. David Lask
THANKS TO THE FALL GOLF COMMITTEE:
Chair: David Peterson (Heartland Payment Systems)
Mary Barry (American Eagle Credit Union)
Brandon Reuther (Edward Jones)
Mixed team from left: Brad Merten (Pickleman's Gourmet Café), Bryan
Thorson (Thorson Therapy), Matthew Koppe (Logos School) and Brandon
Holzhueter (Pickleman's Gourmet Café).
J. Walsh Insurance team from left: Jim Walsh, Kris Kern, Mickey Montee
and Eric See-Leynes
THIRD PLACE WINNERS (with a score of 31)
J. Walsh Insurance
Kris Kern
Mickey Montee
Eric See-Leynes
Jim Walsh
CLOSEST TO THE PIN CONTEST
Jon Joyner (AT&T)
STRAIGHTEST DRIVE
Dan Walters (BMO Harris Bank)
AT&T team from left: Jon Joyner, Rob Tesson and Scott Ozark.
B.E.S.T. Wealth Management team from left: Paul Horstmann, Brad
Tinnon, Nicole Jordan and Rob Gion
2016 DIRECTORY
WHAT DOES A WILL DO AND HOW DO YOU
AVOID PROBATE?
In case you missed it, Debra K. Schuster gave a powerful presentation on
"What is Your Life Care Plan" at a July Brown Bag Lunch meeting. She
will continue to share her knowledge in a series of articles to keep you
informed on many pertinent issues. Following is an article she wrote for
our readers.
A Will allows the person creating it — the Testator (a man who
creates a Will) or Testatrix (a woman who creates a Will) to: 1)
name a person, the “Personal Representative”, to wrap-up his/her
financial affairs after dying. The duties of the Personal
Representative (formerly known as the “Executor” of the estate) are
to pay any last bills, collect any claims, pay debts, distribute
personal property (that lovely black velvet Elvis picture!) and
generally ensure the instructions in the Will are carried out.
However, creating a Will is just the first step to avoiding having your
assets go through the Probate. “Probate” is a division of every
county’s circuit court that handles assets of people who die without
a will; people who die and have a will, but do not name
beneficiaries on their assets; appoint guardians, and address
challenges to Wills and Trusts. For an estate valued over $40,000,
a full probate estate would need to be opened, which can take nine
months to a year (or more) until assets can be distributed.
The 2016 Directory will include each chamber member in
three listings – by company name, representative name and
business category. Members will be given one FREE six-line
category listing which consists of company name, primary
contact person, address, city/state/zip, phone number and
website address. The format is a 5 ½” x 8 ½” buzz-book
style directory, and members may purchase enhanced
listings, additional listings and ads.
New Member Breakfast
Friday, October 9, 2015
Delmar Gardens of Creve Coeur
8:00-9:30 a.m.
Open to all members to celebrate the
new members that joined between October
2014 and October 2015. Mark your
calendars and plan to attend!
So, once a Will is created, beneficiary designations must be made
for all assets — bank accounts and certificates of deposit (CDs)
should have “Pay Upon Death” (POD) designations; stocks, bonds,
mutual funds, automobiles, boats, trailers, bonds, etc. should have
“Transfer Upon Death” (TOD) designations; life-insurance,
retirement accounts and IRAs have forms enabling beneficiaries to
be named. Real estate should have a beneficiary deed that names
the people who will inherit property upon the death of the lastnamed owner. The key is to make sure all assets have some type
of designation that identifies who is to inherit the asset and that
such designation is consistent with one’s Will — inconsistencies
between beneficiary designations and instructions in a Will can
cause enormous problems, hurt feelings, and end up landing one’s
estate in probate to have such inconsistencies sorted out.
Although there are many websites, downloadable forms and
resources for creating a Will, it is advisable to see an attorney to
ensure that your wishes are reflected in your Will in such a way that
they will be carried out, to find out the options you have for
distributing your estate and how to handle difficult situations —
such as leaving assets for the benefit of a disabled child; how to
ensure that if a child dies before you, that his/her share will go to
who you want to receive it and answer questions you may have
and not even know to ask. Next month – all about Trusts!
Debbie Schuster
(314) 991-2602
www.dschuster.com.
Join us as we welcome newcomers to our chamber!
It’s our bi-annual
New Member Breakfast
Friday, October 9, 2015
Delmar Gardens of Creve Coeur
850 Country Manor Lane - Creve Coeur, MO 63141
Phone at Delmar Gardens of Creve Coeur is 314-434-5900
8:00 – 9:30 a.m.
NO CHARGE TO ATTEND BUT PLEASE RSVP FOR A FOOD COUNT
RESERVATIONS KINDLY REQUESTED BY OCTOBER 6TH!
REGISTER ONLINE: www.ccochamber.com OR FAX: 314-569-3073
OR E-MAIL: ngray@ccochamber.com
Chamber office phone: 314-569-3536
Name___________________________________________________
Name___________________________________________________
Company________________________________________________
Daytime phone ___________________________________ e-mail ____________________________________
MINI BUSINESS EXPO & MEMBERSHIP LUNCHEON
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2015
Orlando’s Event and Conference Center
2050 Dorsett Village
Maryland Heights MO 63043
314-453-9000
10:30 a.m. Booth set up
11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Expo Open & Networking
$47 for a booth and lunch
Admission with meal $22 for members, non-members and guests with reservations. No shows are billed $22.
Buy an expo table to share your products and services with our members and guests.
Or just attend this special meeting to network with vendors and members through lunch.
May pay by cash/check/MC/Visa/Discover/AE
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REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Registration deadline – Noon on October 12, 2015
Name_______________________________________ Company _______________________________________________
Phone ________________________________ Email _______________________________________________________
$47 for a booth and one lunch (must be a member to purchase a booth)
Extra lunches cost $22 per person
_____Total amount due
Please note: if faxing or emailing this form, call the Chamber office with credit card information rather
_____Charge to: Visa / MC / Discover / AE Card # _________________________ code on front or back of card _________
Exp. Date ______________ Card holder signature___________________________________
Address and zipcode to which credit card bills are mailed: _______________________________________________________
Please mail with check to the Creve Coeur - Olivette Chamber of Commerce, 10950 Olive Blvd., Suite 101, Creve Coeur MO
63141 or e-mail to ngray@ccochamber.com or fax to 314-569-3073.
For more information call the Chamber office at 314-569-3536.
TRIVIA NIGHT
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2015
OLIVETTE COMMUNITY CENTER
9723 Grandview Drive in Olivette
Olivette Community Center phone number: 314-991-1249
Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
Game begins at 7:00 p.m.
$20 per player or $140 for table of eight
(Don’t have a full table? Every attempt will be made to combine players.)
Bring Your Own - Appetizers and Alcoholic Beverages
Soda and popcorn available
Theme for Best Decorated Table: Salute to our Veterans
Prizes:
First Place $400
Second Place $240
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
$750 PRESENTING SPONSOR - Logo on promotional fliers, table of 8 players, round sponsorship,
mulligans and four months of platinum level banner website advertising package (on 5 pages of website).
$500 SILVER SPONSOR – Includes table of 8 players, three months of platinum level banner advertising (on 5
pages of website), one round sponsor and mulligans for players
$250 BRONZE SPONSOR – Includes table of 8 players and mulligans for players
$125 ROUND SPONSORS (10 available) Logo placed on one round of answer sheets
$80 PRIZE SPONSORS (10 available) Logo on slides between rounds
PLEASE SIGN UP MY TABLE:
Contact ________________________________________
Business Name or table name ___________________________
Address ___________________________________________
City, State, Zip _______________________________________
Sponsorship signup (Please check):
□ Presenting Sponsor $750
□ Silver $500
□ Bronze $250
□ Round $125
□ Prize $80
Phone ______________________ e-mail _________________
# of people with this registration________ amount enclosed $__________
Names of people on my team _____________________________________________________________
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Registrations are due by October 30. See below to charge by credit card or please make checks payable to the Creve
Coeur - Olivette Chamber of Commerce and mail to 10950 Olive Blvd., Suite 101, Creve Coeur, MO 63141. For
more information call the chamber office at 314-569-3536. The fax number is 314-569-3073.
Please charge my credit card:
Name on credit card ___________________________________________ Exp. Date ____________
Card # _______________________________________________________ code on front or back of card ________
Address where bills are sent (number only needed not street) _____________ Zipcode for card __________