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BusinessWise Newsletter • Volume 21, Number 11 • November 2014
A Publication of the Brentwood Chamber of Commerce
President’s
Message
by Stephanie Tyler
We had a hugely successful Business and Consumer Expo on October 23rd. Once again, there was
a sell-out of vendors who did a
remarkable job representing their
businesses to numerous potential
clients in attendance. A thank you
goes out to our Gold, Silver and
Bronze sponsors, food donors and
door prize donors. Your contributions were instrumental in ensuring
the success of this year’s Expo.
A special thanks to our Executive
Director, Christine Albrecht, and the
Expo committee for putting together
another wonderful event. Your hours
of hard work and planning are appreciated. Can’t wait for next year!
November 20 is our last meeting of
the year. This is the meeting where
we recognize veterans and their
service. It’s a wonderful tribute not
to be missed. I hope each of you
can attend.
Finally, please put this year’s Chamber holiday party on your calendar,
Thursday, December 4. It’s a fun
night and it’s also when we award
the winners of the Chamber’s Business Person of Year, Most Improved
Property and Citizen of the Year.
This is the last newsletter of the year
and it also wraps up my first year
as the Chamber’s president. I want
to say it’s been a privilege to serve
this amazing organization. It’s been
a pleasure getting to know each of
you and working with a wonderful
board of directors.
Next Meeting…
Dennis L. Woeltje
American Legion
Salute to Veterans!
Thursday, November 20, 2014
Brentwood School District Conference Center
1201 Hanley Industrial Ct.
Sponsored by Goff-Moll American Legion Post 101
11:30 –12:00 Networking
12:00 Lunch Catered by O.B.Clarks
PLEASE RSVP by November 18!
Lunch for veterans is complimentary, as a small thank you for their service.
Dennis L. Woeltje of Cape Girardeau, was elected as the Missouri Department Commander during the 2015 American Legion Department of Missouri Convention held in Jefferson City at the
Capitol Plaza Hotel.
A Navy veteran of the Vietnam era, he attended boot camp at Great Lakes Naval Traning Center
near Chicago. During his 32 year military career as a Navy Seabee Reservist he served with
various Seabee Units including NMCB 28, CBMU 302, RNCF SU4, NMCB 15 and RNCB 25.
Following his years in the Navy, he worked at Proctor and Gamble Paper Products for 25 years
as a line operator/mechanic. Mr. Woeltje has lived all his life in Cape Girardeau County. After
graduating from Jackson Sr. High in 1967 he attended South East MO College for 3 semesters
before he joined the navy.
He has been a member of Louis K. Juden American Legion Post 63 at Cape Girardeau since
2003. Mr. Woeltje has served as Post 63 Commander, District 14 Commander, and Zone 4 Vice
Commander representing the Southeast Missouri area.
Since Mr. Woeltje has been involved with the Legion he has served and chaired on several
committees including the Commander’s Sub-committee, Insurance Committee, Leadership Committee, Education and Scholarship Committee, and Chair of the Legion Riders Committee. He
also served as the Liaison Officer between the American Legion Dept. of MO. and the American
Legion Riders Dept of MO. He is a 40&8 member at the Voiture 1321, Sons of the American
Legion Detachment 63, American Legion Rider Chapter 158, and also a member of ANIVICUS
(Army, Navy, & Air Force Veterans in Canada).
He has much pride and admiration for the many posts and legionnaires across Missouri as they
assist our veterans and youth. Veterans serving veterans – It’s what we do!
Dennis’s wife Sheryl Smith is also very active in the American Legion, having just finished 2 successful years as District 14’s Commander. Sheryl is also actively campaigning for Zone 4 Vice
Commander. By their former marriages Sheryl and Dennis have three sons. So far they have a
total of four grandchildren, three granddaughters and a grandson. All three sons are members
of the Sons of the American Legion.
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Please email chamber@brentwoodmo.org or call 963-9007 with your RESERVATION confirmation by noon
on Tuesday, November 18, 2014, so that we may confirm with the caterer.
Reservation cancellations must be received by noon on Wednesday, November 19, 2014 or you will be billed
for the luncheon. The cost of the luncheon is $15. The Chamber accepts cash or checks made payable to
Brentwood Chamber of Commerce on the day of the meeting. If you would like to pay by credit card, please
call the Chamber at 314.963.9007 prior to Thursday. There is a $5 convenience fee for credit card charges.
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Award Nominations
Annually, the Chamber bestows
three awards at the annual Holiday Party - Business Person of
the Year, Citizen of the Year
and Most Improved Property.
Do you know of someone that
should be awarded the Citizen
of the year? Have they improved
the Brentwood community? Is
there a business person that is
a stand-out? Have they made
Brentwood a better place to do
business? Is there a property
whose improvement has made
Brentwood look nicer? Submit
your nominees to the Chamber
at chamber@brentwoodmo.org.
Trivia Night
The Mid-County Jaycees will be
having their annual trivia night
January 24th, 2015 at Immaculate Conception Parish Hall in
Maplewood, MO. More information as well as online registration
is available at our website http://
midcountyjaycees.org/TriviaNight2015. Please contact Pat
McEvoy at pat.mcevoy@hotmail.com for more information.
The Brentwood Chamber of Commerce
Holiday Party
Thursday, December 4, 2014
5:00-7:00 p.m.
Brentwood Forest Clubhouse
Meet Chamber Officers & Directors
Awards Ceremony
Hors d’oeuvres
Cash Bar
FREE
ADMISSION
R.S.V.P. 963-9007
or email
chamber@brentwoodmo.org
(Donations to Brentwood High
School Scholarship Fund)
Linkedin
Join the Brentwood, MO
Chamber of Commerce on
Linkedin. You can connect
with other Chamber
members and see
relevant announcements
about your Chamber.
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Editor:
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Telephone:
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Christine Albrecht
Joyce Locke, Gene-Del Publishing Co.
8754 Rosalie Ave., Brentwood, MO 63144
(314) 963-9007
chamber@brentwoodmo.org
www.brentwoodmochamber.com
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BRENTWOOD HISTORICAL SOCIETY
HOLIDAY TEA
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2014
The Brentwood Historical Society is dedicated to
preserving the history of Brentwood. We can use
your help! You can support the Society by becoming
a member and/or attending our HOLIDAY TEA. The
HOLIDAY TEA is being served on Sunday, November
16, 2014 at 1:30 p.m. The HOLIDAY TEA includes
soup, hot savories, fruit, small sandwiches, scones
with lemon curd or clotted cream and an assortment
of small pastries with tea. The Tea is being held at the
Brentwood Congregational Church, United Church of
Christ, 2400 S. Brentwood Blvd. Seating is limited.
Tickets may be purchased at the Barlow House, 8754
Rosalie any Friday morning between 10 a.m. – noon
or call 314 607-0812 or 314 962-8375 to make reservations. Tea for one is $20.00.
Proceeds from the Tea will be used to make improvements at the Barlow House, home of the Brentwood
Historical Society. Please come to the Tea for an
enjoyable afternoon and help support the Brentwood
Historical Society.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
NOMINATIONS
The following list is the recommendation of the Nominations Committee for filling the vacancies on the
Board of Directors as of January 1, 2015.
Denny Kammer – ReliantPay (2nd term)
Eric Gruenenfelder – Brentwood Parks & Recreation
Kathy Thomas - Rodan + Fields
The Nominations Committee also recommends the
following Executive Officers for the 2015 year.
President – Stephanie Tyler (2nd term)
Vice –President – David Smith (2nd term)
Treasurer – David Walther (2nd term)
The Directors serve for a three year term. Officers
serve for a one year term. Board meetings are held on
the first Thursday of the month from 12:00 - 1:00 pm.
All Chamber members in attendance at the regular
monthly general membership meeting luncheon on
November 20, 2014 will have the opportunity to vote
on these nominations.
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BUSINESS & CONSUMER EXPO 2014
Thank you again to the EXPO sponsors. Your support of this event enables the Chamber to continue hosting this event.
Gold Sponsors
B
BRENTWOOD Public Schools
1201 Hanley Industrial Court Brentwood, Missouri 63144
p 314-962-4507 f 314-962-7302 www.brentwood.k12.mo.us
Mr. David Faulkner, Superintendent of Schools
Brentwood Schools
Dr. Joan Oakley, Assistant Superintendent
Silver Sponsor
Thank you to the following businesses that donated door prizes for this year’s EXPO.
There were over 50 gifts for people attending -
Smoothie King
Galaxy Floor
West Community Credit
Union
Goff Moll Post 101
Subway
Complete Fitness Results
Kolache Factory
Rodan + Fields - Kathy
Thomas
Liberty Tax
Clear Spaces
Altair Travel
Transamerica Agency Network
The Vault
Max Muscle Sports Nutrition
Sam’s Club
Mid-County YMCA
AAA of Missouri
Smith Patrick, LLC
Marlene Becker
Wellbridge
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Brian Willett, Managing Partner, at Bonefish Grill
cuts the ribbon at the new Brentwood location.
After the Ribbon Cutting at Bonefish Grill, everyone
enjoyed a champagne toast on their lovely patio.
Mayor Pat Kelly officially opens the new playground
at Oak Tree Park with a cut of the ribbon. Helping to
hold the ribbon are Lee Wynn and Bola Akande.
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WELCOME Chamber Members
The Chamber of Commerce encourages all new businesses to become involved and we ask that our
existing members contact their neighbors, current or new, and bring them to a meeting to further our
strength and growth.
Welcome to the following new members:
Purk & Associates, P.C.
1034 S. Brentwood., Ste. 2000
314.884.4000
www.AmericanBankofMissouri.com
Bank
Zurvita – Tom Nash
8816 Manchester Rd., Ste. 207
618.593.2046
www.countryfinancial.com/steven.pingolt
Insurance / Financial Needs
WELCOME New Brentwood Businesses
Innovative Claims Service
2510 S Brentwood Blvd., Ste. 214
Matthew LaRochelle – 888.884.0885
Administrative Offices
House of Corks
Jessica House – 314.808.1268
Art on corks
The Art of Timeless Embroidery, LLC
823 Hanley Industrial Ct.
Vicki Keller – 314.974.7561
Education of embroidery arts
Visionary Wealth Advisors, LLC
1401 S. Brentwood Blvd., Ste. 400
Tim Hammett – 314.764.2727
Comprehensive Financial Planning
Let us cater your next event!
6ft. Party Subs
Dierbergs Brentwood Pointe
8424 Eager Road
Brentwood, MO
314.961.7665
Calendar
November 20, 2014
General Membership Meeting
Brentwood S.D. Conference
Center
1201 Hanley Industrial Ct.
11:30 – 1:00
Sponsored by Goff-Moll
American Legion Post 101
December 4, 2014
Holiday Party
Brentwood Forest Clubhouse
5:00
January 8, 2014
Board of Directors Meeting
Brentwood Rec. Center
Room 102
12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
January 9, 2014
Newsletter submissions due!
January, 22, 2014
General Membership Meeting
Brentwood S.D. Conference
Center
1201 Hanley Industrial Ct.
11:30 – 1:00
Sponsored by H & R Block
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CHAMBER OFFICERS
PRESIDENT:
Stephanie Tyler, West Community Credit Union
DIRECTORS:
Vice President-David Smith-Smith Patrick CPA’s LLC
Treasurer-David Walther-Purk Advisors
Eric Dodel-Gene-Del Printing
Eric Gruenenfelder-Brentwood Parks & Recreation
Denny Kammer-ReliantPay
Kim Kann-Mid-County YMCA
Kyle Kuhlman-Complete Care Chiropractic
Dan Nobel-Max Muscle Sports Nutrition
Kathy Thomas-Rodan+Fields
Patrick Toohey-S.D. Smith Financial
Deb Wagnon-Acumen Consulting
IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT:
Michael Daming
Fresenius Medical Care of Brentwood
Dialysis Services
A Partnership program between Saint Louis University
and Fresenius Medical Care
Medical Director Dr Sagar, MD
Barb Copeland RN, CDN Clinical Manager.
For free Chronic Kidney Disease Treatment Options education
contact Barb @ 314-785-1099
Experience UltraCare® in our state of the art dialysis facility
1400 Strassner Rd
Brentwood, MO 63144
314-785-1099
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS – EMERGENCY NOTIFICATIONS SIGN-UP
As part of the City of Brentwood’s ongoing Emergency Preparedness activities we
want to help our residents, businesses, schools and civic organizations be prepared
for fire, weather and other contingencies.
Brentwood is a thriving business and residential area. Therefore, to ensure public safety, our fire, police
and EMS professionals plan and train for a wide variety of emergencies. Situations
can often develop rapidly and often unexpectedly, and we will be here to respond and to manage situations
as they unfold.
Taking time to review your own emergency plans and being ready to receive and distribute communication to
your family, employees and visitors in case of an emergency greatly expands our capabilities and effectiveness
in an emergency. Please visit the City’s web site at www.brentwoodmo.org to obtain links and documents
related to Emergency Preparedness. The direct link to this information is www.brentwoodmo.org/prepare
to assist you with planning and response when you need to be prepared during an emergency.
We also encourage our citizens and businesses to sign up for the CodeRED Notification System. This system
provides the City the ability to quickly and efficiently inform residents and businesses in an affected area of an
impending or current emergency via a phone call, email or text message. To sign up on line, go to the City’s
website www.brentwoodmo.org and select the CodeRED button on the home page. If you do not have
access to the internet, please call 314-963-8691, leave your name, phone number, and address and we will
call you back as soon as possible.
As always, we maintain an open line of communication between City officials and the community.
Any questions, comments or for further information, contact us at 314.962.4800.
Sincerely,
Bola Akande, City Administrator
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