Committees
AFFTON-LEMAY COMMUNITY PARADE Saturday, September 21, 2024
The community parade provides a platform for businesses and organizations to enhance their visibility while demonstrating their support for the community. A dedicated committee convenes from April to September to meticulously plan and execute the event. This includes securing necessary funding through sponsorships and organizing volunteers to ensure its success.
AMBASSADORS Last Tuesday Every Month @ 10 am
Ambassadors are esteemed volunteers within the Affton-Lemay Chamber, acting as official representatives. They play a crucial role on the front lines of our meetings and events, serving to educate potential members and guests, extend warm welcomes to new members, and foster valuable networking opportunities. This dedicated committee convenes monthly to strategize and coordinate their efforts. Ambassadors actively participate in a variety of Chamber events, including meetings, ribbon cuttings, social hours, and notably facilitate the Keys to Chamber Success Seminar.
ANNUAL AWARDS & DINNER AUCTION GALA Saturday, January 25, 2025
The evening gala celebrates outstanding individuals from the past year, including the Business Person of the Year, Citizen of the Year, First Responder of the Year, Exceptional Educators, and Beautification Award recipients. The event serves as a fundraiser and is open to the community. A dedicated committee works from August to January to meticulously plan and organize the gala, which involves tasks such as securing auction donations, sponsorship, and inviting attendees.
SPRING BARBECUE Saturday, May 11, 2024 / FALL BARBECUE Saturday, October 5, 2024
Hosting a barbecue fundraiser requires meticulous planning and execution. The committee convenes to coordinate and orchestrate various aspects of the event, including distributing tickets to members, organizing volunteers for cooking, managing orders, and overseeing setup and teardown of the event space.
COMMUNITY DIRECTORY Summer 2024
Every two years, the Affton & Lemay community releases a publication containing vital information and membership listings. The committee actively seeks membership for advertising purposes and manages the distribution of directories to member establishments.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & ADVOCACY COMMITTEE Every Other Month on 3rd Wednesday @ 9 am
Members collaborate closely with legislators and government officials to enhance and uplift the Affton & Lemay communities.
GOLF TOURNAMENT July 9, 2024
An exclusive opportunity awaits business leaders, both members and non-members, to network and forge connections with other prominent figures in the area, all while enjoying a round of golf. The event offers a comprehensive package, encompassing lunch, dinner, beverages, and exciting prizes. A dedicated committee works tirelessly from April to July to meticulously plan and execute the event, which involves tasks such as securing sponsorships, gathering prize donations, recruiting golfers, and orchestrating the efforts of volunteers.
LEGISLATIVE/EDUCATION
Providing an opportunity for members to connect with legislators and increase their knowledge. The committee arranges & attends “Brown Bag Lunches” with legislators and “Lunch & Learns” with speakers of interest.
ROCK N ROLL BINGO December 6, 2024
Members, their employees, and residents come together to test their knowledge in a lively and competitive event. The committee convenes from August to December to meticulously plan and execute the event, which includes tasks such as securing sponsorships, inviting attendees, gathering prize donations, and coordinating volunteers.
TASTE OF LEMAY-AFFTON & BUSINESS EXPO October 11, 2024
An exhibition provides a platform for companies and organizations to showcase and demonstrate their latest products and services. The committee convenes from July to October to meticulously plan and execute the event, which involves tasks such as securing vendors and coordinating volunteers.
The community parade provides a platform for businesses and organizations to enhance their visibility while demonstrating their support for the community. A dedicated committee convenes from April to September to meticulously plan and execute the event. This includes securing necessary funding through sponsorships and organizing volunteers to ensure its success.
AMBASSADORS Last Tuesday Every Month @ 10 am
Ambassadors are esteemed volunteers within the Affton-Lemay Chamber, acting as official representatives. They play a crucial role on the front lines of our meetings and events, serving to educate potential members and guests, extend warm welcomes to new members, and foster valuable networking opportunities. This dedicated committee convenes monthly to strategize and coordinate their efforts. Ambassadors actively participate in a variety of Chamber events, including meetings, ribbon cuttings, social hours, and notably facilitate the Keys to Chamber Success Seminar.
ANNUAL AWARDS & DINNER AUCTION GALA Saturday, January 25, 2025
The evening gala celebrates outstanding individuals from the past year, including the Business Person of the Year, Citizen of the Year, First Responder of the Year, Exceptional Educators, and Beautification Award recipients. The event serves as a fundraiser and is open to the community. A dedicated committee works from August to January to meticulously plan and organize the gala, which involves tasks such as securing auction donations, sponsorship, and inviting attendees.
SPRING BARBECUE Saturday, May 11, 2024 / FALL BARBECUE Saturday, October 5, 2024
Hosting a barbecue fundraiser requires meticulous planning and execution. The committee convenes to coordinate and orchestrate various aspects of the event, including distributing tickets to members, organizing volunteers for cooking, managing orders, and overseeing setup and teardown of the event space.
COMMUNITY DIRECTORY Summer 2024
Every two years, the Affton & Lemay community releases a publication containing vital information and membership listings. The committee actively seeks membership for advertising purposes and manages the distribution of directories to member establishments.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & ADVOCACY COMMITTEE Every Other Month on 3rd Wednesday @ 9 am
Members collaborate closely with legislators and government officials to enhance and uplift the Affton & Lemay communities.
GOLF TOURNAMENT July 9, 2024
An exclusive opportunity awaits business leaders, both members and non-members, to network and forge connections with other prominent figures in the area, all while enjoying a round of golf. The event offers a comprehensive package, encompassing lunch, dinner, beverages, and exciting prizes. A dedicated committee works tirelessly from April to July to meticulously plan and execute the event, which involves tasks such as securing sponsorships, gathering prize donations, recruiting golfers, and orchestrating the efforts of volunteers.
LEGISLATIVE/EDUCATION
Providing an opportunity for members to connect with legislators and increase their knowledge. The committee arranges & attends “Brown Bag Lunches” with legislators and “Lunch & Learns” with speakers of interest.
ROCK N ROLL BINGO December 6, 2024
Members, their employees, and residents come together to test their knowledge in a lively and competitive event. The committee convenes from August to December to meticulously plan and execute the event, which includes tasks such as securing sponsorships, inviting attendees, gathering prize donations, and coordinating volunteers.
TASTE OF LEMAY-AFFTON & BUSINESS EXPO October 11, 2024
An exhibition provides a platform for companies and organizations to showcase and demonstrate their latest products and services. The committee convenes from July to October to meticulously plan and execute the event, which involves tasks such as securing vendors and coordinating volunteers.