May 2013 - Greater North County Chamber of Commerce

Greater North County Chamber of Commerce
IN ACTION
Vol. 61 No. 2
Monthly Publication
(USPS 116450)
May 2013
Calendar of Events
May 2013
May 1
Board Orientation
Pirrone’s
9am—3pm
May 3
Ambassador Meeting
11:00 am
DeLeo’s Café
Bret Berigan, Christian Hospital; Chief Michael Gantner, Black Jack Fire Protection
District; Jon Vogt, Vice-Chairman, Catering To You Banquet Center; Julie Berthold,
Past Chairwoman, Berthold Carpet Cleaning; Brice VanSant, Secretary, Labor Ready;
Dr. Grayling Tobias, Hazelwood School District; Don Zykan, Zykan Family Partnership;
Dick Cerame, Paul Cerame Auto Group; Rosemary Hodges, SSM DePaul Health Center;
Melissa Rakers, Neighbors Credit Union; Elizabeth Wade, Treasurer, Pulaski Bank;
Colleen Hannibal, Chairwoman, Crystal Creek Health & Rehabilitation Center; Dhari
Pearson, Papa Murphy’s Take N Bake Pizza; and Rick Dorsey, Ahlheim & Dorsey, LLC.
Not pictured are Kenneth McGhee, Archway Memorial Chapel; Craig Szczuka, Falcon
Service Inc.; and Carolyn Marty, President.
The Greater North County Chamber of
Commerce honored Howard Nimmons as the
2013 Business Person of the Year at the Installation Dinner on Friday, April 12 at Norwood Hills
Country Club. Pictured in the photo at left is
Howard Nimmons and Past Chairwoman Julie
Berthold. The 2013/2014 Board of Directors was
also installed that evening. Pictured in the photo
at right is Colleen Simon, Chairwoman of the
Board and Past Chairwoman, Julie Berthold.
2013 SPONSORS
M ay 3
Ribbon Cutting
Ridge Top Roofing
10:30 am
717 rue St. Francois
(63031)
May 15
Membership Lunch
New Member
Showcase
11am—1:30 pm
Yacovelli’s
407 Dunn Rd.
(63631)
May 23
Business After Hours
Paul Cerame Ford
11400 New Halls Ferry
5:30—8:00 pm
GOLD
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2013/2014 Officers
Colleen Hannibal, Chairwoman
Crystal Creek Health & Rehabilitation
838-2211
Jon Vogt, Vice Chairman
Catering To You
839-3244
Brice VanSant, Secretary
Labor Ready
314-921-1414
Elizabeth Wade, Treasurer
Pulaski Bank
314-317-4745
Julie Berthold, Past Chairwoman
Berthold Carpet Cleaning
803-8843
Carolyn Marty, President
Greater North County Chamber
831-3500
May 2013
2013/2014 Directors
Bret Berigan
Christian Hospital
314-653-5304
Dick Cerame
Paul Cerame Auto Group
314-838-2400
Rick Dorsey
Ahlheim & Dorsey, LLC
636-940-8000
Chief Michael Gantner
Black Jack Fire Protection District
314-741-9905
Rosemary Hodges
SSM DePaul Health Center
314-344-7450
Kenneth McGhee
Archway Memorial Chapel
895-3900
Dhari Pearson
Papa Murphy’s Take N Bake Pizza
314-972-7272
Melissa Rakers
Neighbors Credit Union
314-838-4666
Craig Szczuka,
Falcon Service, Inc.
355-5002
Dr. Grayling Tobias
Hazelwood School District
314-953-5000
Don Zykan
Zykan Family Partnership
960-6085
Debbie Wright, Editor & Designer
[email protected]
Greater North County Chamber Office
420 W. Washington
Florissant, MO 63031
3
Chamber Happening Around Town
4
Chairwoman’s Message
5
Member Renewals
6
7
Welcome New Chamber Members
8
Tip of the Hat
9
Golf Tournament
Monthly Membership Meeting
10
Meet Our Ambassadors
11
Thank You to Pirrone’s Pizzeria
2013 Sponsors… Platinum/ Christian Hospital, Gold/ SSM DePaul Health Center
May 2013- Page 3
CHAMBER “HAPPENINGS AROUND TOWN”
Goldkamp Heating, Cooling and Duct Cleaning celebrated the grand opening of their new facility
with a ribbon cutting and reception. The newly renovated office and showroom is located at 890 N.
Lafayette in Florissant. Florissant city officials, family members, GNC Chamber members and
friends all enjoyed a delicious lunch after the ceremony. The phone number is 314-839-3332.
Congratulations to our honorees at the 2013 Installation Dinner and Business Person of the Year
awards. In the photos from left to right are Howard Nimmons, 2013 Business Person of the Year,
pictured with his wife Carolyn and family; Ricky Hopkins, Sr., 2013 Volunteer of the Year; Dhari
Pearson, 2013 Ambassador of the Year; (both pictured with Chamber President Carolyn Marty), and
Colleen Hannibal with Judge Dan Boyle being sworn in as the 2013/2014 Chairwoman.
The Chamber would like to congratulate all five 2013 scholarship winners, each awarded $1,000
toward their college education. Pictured with their families from left to right are Haley Schuster,
Hazelwood West High School; Lauralyn Rosenberger, Hazelwood West High School; Desoto
Dickson, Jr., Trinity Catholic High School; Melanie Ann Moore, Hazelwood West High School;
and Monica Wilson, Incarnate Word Academy. The Greater North County Chamber and the
Partners in Education Committee wish you all great success with your continued education.
2013 Sponsors… Platinum/ Christian Hospital, Gold/ SSM DePaul Health Center
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Chairwoman’s Message
Welcome our newest additions to the Board of Directors. They are Bret Berigan, Christian Hospital;
Chief Michael Gantner, Black Jack Fire Protection District; Dr. Grayling Tobias, Hazelwood
School District; Rosemary Hodges, SSM DePaul Health Center; Melissa Rakers, Neighbors Credit
Union; Dhari Pearson, Papa Murphy’s Take N Bake Pizza; and Rick Dorsey, Ahlheim & Dorsey,
LLC. Welcome back our returning board members: Julie Berthold, Past Chairwoman, Berthold
Carpet Cleaning; Jon Vogt, Vice Chairman, Catering to You; Elizabeth Wade, Treasurer, Pulaski
Bank; Brice VanSant, Secretary, Labor Ready; Don Zykan, Zykan Family Partnership, Dick
Cerame, Paul Cerame Automotive Group; Kenneth McGhee, Archway Memorial Chapel; and Craig
Szczuka, Falcon Service, Inc.
This dedicated group devotes much of their time and talents to the ongoing mission of making the
North County area a better place for everyone to live and work. Thank you to everyone who joined
us at Norwood Hills Country Club for an amazing evening as we celebrated our Board Installation
and Business Person of the Year. I would like to give one more standing ovation to our Outstanding
Business Person of the Year, Howard Nimmons, of Nimmons Wealth Management. We are very
grateful for your commitment to our community!
We give a big thank you to Diana Gulotta, committee chair, and the Partners in Education Committee who award five $1000 scholarships to very deserving local high school seniors. Thank you to
everyone who joined us in celebrating this special occasion at our April Membership luncheon.
Congratulations to our very ambitious scholarship award winners.
Dust off those clubs, our Annual Golf Tournament is right around the corner. I hope you can join us
on Friday, June 14th at The Golf Club of Florissant. Sign up yourself or a team today or you can
register to be a sponsor of the event. We have many sponsorship levels available. Contact the
Chamber office for more information. We’ll see you on the 14th!
Colleen Hannibal
Chairwoman of the Board
2013 Sponsors… Platinum/ Christian Hospital, Gold/ SSM DePaul Health Center
May 2013—Page 5
Thank you to our Members who recently renewed!
American Family Insurance
H&R Block—Florissant
Batteries Plus
H&R Block—Florissant
Canfield Green Apartments
H&R Block—Hazelwood
Cannoli’s Restaurant
H&R Block—Ferguson
Club Fitness
Kwik Kopy Printing
Commerce Bank—Florissant
Labor Ready
Commerce Bank—Florissant
Life Skills
Commerce Bank—Spanish Lake Preferred Family Healthcare
Cookie Lee Jewelry—Pat Minzes
Richard Smith Tax Service
Cugino’s Restaurant
St. Barnabas Episcopal Church
Delmar Gardens North
Tim Lee-Florissant City Council
Dobbs Tire and Auto
Trailblazer Bikes
Don Henefer Jewelers
Trophy World
Dr. Mark Howell
Walter’s Walk
H&R Block—Maryland Hgts.
2013 Sponsors… Platinum/ Christian Hospital, Gold/ SSM DePaul Health Center
Page 6—May 2013
Welcome
New Chamber Members
Children’s Dental Zone
13408 New Halls Ferry Rd. (63033)
314-830-9663
Direct General Insurance
698 N. Hwy 67 (63031)
314-921-1466
Serenity Garden Massage, LLC
320 Brookes Dr. Suite 102 (63042)
314-598-1142
The W Dental Group
13410 New Halls Ferry Rd. (63033)
314-473-1109
Titan LED
70 Kings Dr. (63034)
314-540-1810
2013 Sponsors… Platinum/ Christian Hospital, Gold/ SSM DePaul Health Center
May 2013—Page 7
May Membership Meeting
& New Member Showcase
Wednesday, May 15th from *11:00 am—1:00 pm
*Please note expanded hours
Yacovelli’s Restaurant & Banquet Center
Meeting Sponsor: Pretty N Posh Spa*Parties*Accessories
$18 per person with prior reservations. Deadline for reservations is Monday, May 13. $23 per person after deadline
if facility can accommodate.
At the request of our catering facilities we are unable to guarantee seating or lunch for walk-ins.
Reserve online at www.greaternorthcountychamber.com or
by phone at 314-831-3500
No shows will be billed
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Thursday, May 23, 2013
Paul Cerame Ford
11400 New Halls Ferry Rd. (63033)
5:30-8pm
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Join your fellow Chamber members and their guests for an evening of
complimentary appetizers, drinks and casual networking.
RSVP’s Appreciated @ 314-831-3500
2013 Sponsors… Platinum/ Christian Hospital, Gold/ SSM DePaul Health Center
Page 8—May 2013
Tip of the Hat
Click Heating & Cooling (Pat & Lora Click)
Celebrating 38th Years in Business
Fritz’s Frozen Custard
Celebrating 30 Years in Business
Kent Miller Photography
Ray Jezewak (photographer) award winner at the Missouri convention of professional
photographers for his Illustrative print
Life Care Center of Florissant
Offered free temporary housing and meals to those affected in the Florissant and
Hazelwood areas by the recent April 2013 storms
Curves of Florissant & Ferguson
Donated over $1,600 to Marygrove
Federation of Catholic Schools
Received $15,000 grant from The Koch Foundation for Collaborative
Evangelization Projects
DeLeo’s Café & Deli, Hendel’s Market Café & Yacovelli’s
All featured in Sauce Magazine as Florissant’s Finest Cuisines
Hazelwood Police Department
Officers Ryan Enge, Todd Greeves and Dan Milner all receiving a “Life Saving Award”
recognized and honored for their heroism
Chamber Member recipients of the NCI Annual Breakfast Awards
Kim Bakker, Elmer Belsha Leadership Award; Dwayne James, City of Ferguson, and
Rose Mary Johnson, Jennings School District; Public Service Awards
2013 Sponsors… Platinum/ Christian Hospital, Gold/ SSM DePaul Health Center
May 2013—Page 9
Presenting Sponsor ($750)
Drink Cart Sponsor ($499)
Foursome in Tournament
4 Logo Golf Shirts
Dedicated Sponsor Sign
Hole Sponsor Sign
Business Card Size Ad in Chamber Newsletter
for 3 Months
Listed in Program
2 Golfers in Tournament
Sponsor Sign on Drink Carts
Listed in Program
Corporate Sponsor ($599)
Foursome in Tournament
Corporate Sponsor Sign
Hole Sponsor Sign
Listed in Program
Putting Contest Sponsor ($499)
2 Golfers in Tournament
Sponsor Sign on Putting Green
Listed in Program
Closest to the Pin ($249)
Dedicated Sign on Hole
Closest to the Line ($249)
Dedicated Sign on Hole
Dinner Sponsor ($299)
Dedicated Sponsor Sign
Hole Sponsor ($99)
Sign on Hole
Sign-up online at www.greaternorthcountychamber.com or call
the Chamber office at 314-831-3500
2013 Sponsors… Platinum/ Christian Hospital, Gold/ SSM DePaul Health Center
Page 10—May 2013
Meet our Ambassadors
Kevin Rosenthal
“I love being a part of the Greater North County Chamber of Commerce because it gives
me a chance to connect myself and my company with other businesses who share a common
interest. Not to mention it's a whole lot of fun and full of great people! “
Ashley Furniture Homestore
2409 N. Lindbergh Blvd.
Florissant, Mo 63033
314-942-1101
The Chamber would like to thank our entire Ambassador Committee for
all of the hard work and dedication they have shown in helping us grow
and maintain our membership.
Bill Bush
Nickie Collora
Darrell Ditto
Eileen Dyall
Chris Hamilton
Ricky Hopkins, Sr.
Tiffany Jackson
Bob Linhares
Dhari Pearson
Kevin Rosenthal
Jessie Salamone
Tanya Smith
Elaine Sweeney
Keetra Thompson
Brice VanSant
Elizabeth Wade (Committee Chair)
2013 Sponsors… Platinum/ Christian Hospital, Gold/ SSM DePaul Health Center
Page 11—May 2013
A huge “Thank You” to Pirrone’s Pizzeria who hosted
our April Business After Hours for the 3rd year in a row!!
2013 Sponsors… Platinum/ Christian Hospital, Gold/ SSM DePaul Health Center
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420 W. WASHINGTON
FLORISSANT, MO 63031
FLORISSANT, MO
63033
“The Greater North County Chamber of Commerce is a partnership of business professionals
and community leaders united to promote the North County region.”
The Greater North County Chamber of Commerce is non-partisan and does not commit to the support of or endorse any candidates for public office.