A Publication of the O’Fallon Chamber of Commerce January 2012

1299 Bryan Road, O’Fallon, MO 63366 • (636) 240-1818 • www.ofallonchamber.org

Chamber Partners: CenturyLink • City of O’Fallon • Delmar Gardens of O’FallonSuburban Journals • Krey Distributing • O’Fallon Family YMCA

Ribbon Cuttings

Play N Trade Video Games 367 Winding Woods Center

O’Fallon, MO 63366 (636) 272-7529

Mercy Clinic Women’s Health O’Fallon 300 Winding Woods Dr. Suite 200

O’Fallon, MO 63368 (636) 240-0130

Lombardo Homes2299 Technology Dr # 150

O’Fallon, MO 63366(636) 695-3196

Edward Jones - Bob Engert 2505 Hwy K

O’Fallon, MO 63368 (636) 240-0228

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Please fi ll out form to reserve your tickets and return to the O’Fallon Chamber located at 1299 Bryan Road, O’Fallon, MO 63366 or call 636-240-1818 or order online atofallonchamber.org/artwinebrew

Please reserve:

_______ VIP Tickets

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VIP TICKETS: $100Only 100 Tickets Available: VIP Ticket includes tastings, entertainment, a bottomless glass of select wines or brew, PLUS your chance to take home a high quality diamond provided by Krekeler Jewelers.

GENERAL ADMISSION: $40General Admission includes tastings from the area’s best restaurants and wineries as well as art exhibits and entertainment provided by the My Friend Mike.

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC! Seating is Limited.

A Gourmet Tasting of O’Fallon!

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February 18th, 20127pm-11pm | O’Fallon City Hall100 North Main St. in O’Fallon, MO

Mark your calendars for this great black tie optional event held at the O’Fallon City Hall! Taste amazing foods and a variety of drinks all while perusing works of art from local and talented artist. Later that evening My Friend Mike will perform so wear your dancing shoes and get ready to dance the night away! Treat your sweetie or gather a group of friends for a fun and unique evening out on the town!

Music at 9pm by My Friend Mike

The O’Fallon Chamber of Commerce along with Krey Distributing would like to invite you to attend the

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Food TastingsWine & Beer TastingsUnique ArtEntertainmentDancing

Baby, it's cold outside!Savings for The Season!

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The holidays are past us, unfortunately those holiday pounds did not leave with the cheer and decorations. Now we are left with the harsh reality of our indulgences.

January is the perfect time for establishing new routines and renewing our goals and resolutions for 2012. So take some time for yourself and make reaching those goals a little easier by visiting one of our gyms for a great workout, using a personal trainer for motivation or by changing your eating habits.

Boot Camp Challenge 22 Eliot Ct. O'Fallon, MO 63366 (314) 456-9692

Club Fitness 225 O'Fallon Plaza O'Fallon, MO 63366 (636) 281-2582

Family Wellness for Life Mary Ann Otley (636) 696-2788

Fit Mommys (314) 583-4047

Fitness Now 3010 Winghaven Blvd. O'Fallon, MO 63368 (636) 561-3666

Gracie Barra 1270 Bryan Road O'Fallon, MO 63366 (636) 544-3655

Jazzercise 2378 Hwy K O'Fallon, MO 63368 (636) 272-3434

Max Muscle 2508 Hwy K O' Fallon, MO 63368 (636) 379-4629

O'Fallon Nutrition 250 Ft. Zumwalt Square O'Fallon, MO 63366 (636) 240-5283

Pilates For Life and Yoga too 2315 Technology Dr., Ste. 121 O'Fallon, MO 63368 (636) 561-9030

Sarah Gleason Nutrition Therapist RD LD (636) 485-1811

New Year, New You!

Snap Fitness 1084 Tom Ginnever Avenue O'Fallon, MO 63366 (636) 240-3934

Take Shape For Life John Spear (314) 277-3434

Thin and Healthy's Total Solution 821 West Terra Lane O'Fallon, MO 63366 (636) 272-8446 Training Effect 204 Sonderen O'Fallon, MO 63366 (636) 236-2769

Ultimate Fitness Plus for Women 821 West Terra Ln. O'Fallon, MO 63366 (636) 272-8442

Vetta Sports 1425 St. Peters Cottleville Rd. St. Peters, MO 63376 (636) 498-4625

YMCA - O'Fallon Family YMCA 3451 Pheasant Meadows Drive O'Fallon, MO 63368 (636) 379-0092

Everyone knows the New Year brings many new resolutions.

How many times do we hear this will be the year I lose weight,

finish that project around the house or even…

Grow My Business?

The O’Fallon Chamber is well equipped to help you with the last

resolution. With a wide range of services, including networking

events, business promotion opportunities, education and

referrals, how could you go wrong? We offer the opportunities

that can help your business grow. Most businesses pay an

average of only $20 a month for membership!

Check us out and see what we have to offer at

www.ofallonchamber.org!

Business Resolution

We look forward to working with you in 2012!

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Be always at war with your vices, at peace with your neighbors, and let each new year find you a better man. ~Benjamin Franklin

NEw MEMbErs NOVEMbEr 2011AFLAC Peggy Heuss 201 Eresham West Lake St. Louis, MO 63367 (314) 640-7633

The Clayton Engineering Company, Inc. Kevin DeSain, PLS 11920 Westline Industrial Drive St. Louis, MO 63146 (314) 692-8888

Training Effect Heather Patterson 204 Sonderen O’Fallon, MO 63366 (636) 236-2769

Tri-County Agency Don McCollom 1067 West Pearce Blvd. Wentzville, MO 63385 (636) 332-3400

Tri-County Fence & Deck, LLC Jerry Engelhard 1902 East Service Road Wentzville, MO 63385 (636) 887-4030

PERSONALCARE SERVICES• Companionship• Dressing & Grooming• Ambulatory Assistance• Medicine Reminders• Oral Hygiene• Meal Preparation• Feeding Assistance• Bath ServicesHOMEMAKERSERVICES• Light House Keeping• LaundryCOMPANIONSERVICES• Home/Independent Living• Assisted Living• Skilled FacilitiesERRANDS• Grocery Shopping• Transportation• Doctor Appointments• Hair Appointments

At last, a homehealth agency you

can count on.Serving St. Charles, Lincoln

& Warren Counties

636-978-1775www.AlgonquinNurses.com

Chamber members took time to get to know one another at the November Membership meeting held at the VFW 5077.

Adam Hopper welcomed our newest members, Pizzazz Gifts, Payline Data, Mass Financial, and Devcon Security

The Face and Body, Too hosted the November Business After Hours and offered chair massages to our members.

Usually the ones taking the photos, Erin and Sara with the O’Fallon Chamber pose for one at the November Business After Hours.

ACTIVITIEsChamberThank you for renewing your membership in the O’Fallon Chamber of Commerce. Our community continues to prosper as successful businesses are working to strengthen our economic climate; insuring that all citizens enjoy an exceptional quality of life.

The Board of Directors and Chamber Staff would like to thank the following members for renewing their Chamber investment this month. We encourage our members to invest in each other.

Growing sTrONGEr

15 YearsSalvation Army Unified Solutions, Inc.

14 YearsCulligan Water Conditioning Company University of Missouri Extension

13 YearsO’Fallon Community News

11 yearsAmerican Eagle Credit UnionCostco WholesaleCrown Vision CenterGary Elmestad & Associates

10 YearsAmerican Red Cross - St. Charles Co Enclave at WingHavenStygar Mid Rivers Funeral Home

8 YearsLindell Bank

Logan Chiropractic Health Center

7 YearsNew Frontier BankTimber Creek Grill

5 YearsJLJ TechnologyQuintessential CateringSenator Scott Rupp

4 YearsFrank Leta HondaInstant ImprintsPNC BankState Farm Insurance - Sandy KesslerSunRise United Methodist Church

3 YearsDenny and Associates Inc Go Small Biz / Legal Shield O’Fallon Elks Lodge 2587ServPro of St. Charles CountySt. Louis Rams

Travel Leaders/Jan’s Travel and Cruise

2 YearsLifeWorks Business Center at WingHaven Socket Telecom

1 YearAccessibility Home ImprovementsAllstate Insurance Matthew MitchellBig River Running CompanyBlock Hawley Commercial Real Estate Crown Jewels Etc Inc.Garden Villas of O’Fallon Hansen’s Tree, Lawn & Landscaping Service Peace Lutheran Church WinghavenPhoenix Textile CorporationProactive Money Management, Inc. T.C. Herring & Associates

Call Right at Home

636-379-9955 1 to 24 hours of service/ Live In Services

www.rightathome.net/stcharles

Helping seniors maintain their independence

Med Remindersinfo@rahstcharles.com

Dementia/Alzheimer’s Care

Veteran? Call to see if you qualify for the VA Aid & Attendance Benefit!

203 S. Main Towing ServiceO’Fallon, MO 63366 636-278-4400

O’Fallon GarageO’Fallon Garage

Complete Auto Repair

(636) 240-4400 • (636) 272-3232

America's Choice in Homecare®

Senior Homecare By Angels.

www.VisitingAngels.com/WestPlex

Select Your Caregiver.Up to 24 Hour Care • Hygiene AssistanceMeal Preparation • Light HousekeepingErrands/Shopping • Respite for Families

Rewarding Companionship

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Visit us at: www.bankofoldmonroe.com

“You’re Right At Home When You Bank With Us”A LOCALLY OWNED AND INDEPENDENT BANK • ESTABLISHED 1906

401 T.R. HUGHES BLVD.O’FALLON, MO 63366636-980-3585

1093 WENTZVILLE PKWY.WENTZVILLE, MO 63385636-332-4906

the o’Fallon chamber of commerce Board of

directors and Staff would like to thank the outgoing members of our Board:

Susan Campbell Varsity Gear

Nick Ippolito Managerial Accounting Service

Rick Oliver Sunrise United Methodist Church

Dr. Jim Ottomeyer Frontier Integrated Health Center

for their outstanding service to the chamber.

We welcome the incoming members:

Mark Crank Marcos Productions

Michael Favazza Favazza & Associates

David Schmidt David Schmidt Attorney at Law

as they join the Board of directors for 2012!

Check out the Chamber web site at www.ofallonchamber.org and click on the Coupons tab to start saving!

This page features various discounts and coupons from a number of local Chamber businesses. Keep checking to find discounts to your favorite local businesses.

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Holiday ligHt Recycling dRive

Autotech is parterning with StLouisGreen.com, and is a

drop off site for their “Holiday Light Recycling Drive”,

now through January 31st. Drop off any unwanted or

broken Christmas lights to be recycled. Our address is

#10 Elaine Dr., O’Fallon, MO 63366. Call 636-978-

8038 for directions! If you let us know you dropped off

some lights for recycling, we will enter your name in a

drawing in February for a $50.00 gas card!

o’Fallon FaMily yMca 2012 StRong coMMUnity caMPaign UndeRWay

The O’Fallon Family YMCA has kicked off its annual 2012

Strong Community Campaign. The Campaign raises funds

to support scholarships for individuals and families who

live in our community. The Y will turn no one away due to

an inability to pay. In order to continue on our Mission, we

are seeking the support of our local community. This year

the goal for the O’Fallon Family YMCA is to raise $73,000

during the campaign that runs through the end of February.

For more information on how you can make a donation or

apply for a scholarship, please contact the O’Fallon Family

YMCA at (636) 379-0092 or you may visit our website at

www.ymcastlouis.org/ofallon.

St. JoHnS Bank excellence ScHolaRSHiP aPPlicationS noW availaBle

Applications for the St. Johns Bank Excellence Scholarship

Program are now available. The application deadline is

March 1, 2012.Interested seniors attending high school in

the Ritenour, Ferguson/Florissant, Pattonville, St. Charles,

Fort Zumwalt, and Francis Howell school districts should see

their guidance counselor, come in to the nearest St. Johns

Bank branch, or log on to www.stjohnsbank.com to obtain an

application. All applications can be sent to: St. Johns Bank,

ATTN: Scholarship Committee, 1053 Cave Springs Road, St.

Peters, MO 63376.

Three eligible applicants will be awarded a $1,000

scholarship to help further their education. Other

qualifications for the scholarship program include continuing

their education full-time at a community college, four-year

college or university in Missouri, Illinois or Kansas, and

planning to major in banking, finance, or business.

viSiting angelS WeStPlex naMeS JenniFeR galantoWicz MaRketing diRectoR

Former Retirement Community Executive Director Will

Oversee Rapidly Growing In-Home Care Services & Business

Development

Visiting Angels Westplex, America’s Choice in Home Care,

has named Jennifer Galantowicz as its Marketing Director.

Ms Galantowicz will oversee marketing efforts in response

to the growing demand for in-home care and the desire for

seniors to remain in their homes in St. Charles, Franklin,

Lincon and Warren counties. Before joining the Visiting

Angels family, Ms Galantowicz was Executive Director for

a local independent senior community as well as owner of

a small sales and marketing company. Ms Galantowicz is a

member of several local organizations as well as an active

chamber member and serves as a chamber ambassador.

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SPECIALIST IN DIAMOND SETTING& CUSTOM DESIGN

Work Done on Premises • Personalized Service

2938 Hwy. K @Hwy. N. O’Fallon(Behind Steak & Shake)

636-978-7870www.krekeler.com

MENTIONMember

Board of DirectorsExECutivE BOArD:

Chairman of the Board: Cindy Elking, Quintessential Catering

1st vice-Chair: Adam Hopper, PNC Bank

2nd vice-Chair: Jeff Arneson, JLJ Technology

treasurer: russ Craven, Craven & Associates

Secretary: Stacee Gilmore, Promotions Pronto

Past-Chairman: Julie Feast, Ameren Missouri

BOArD OF DirECtOrS:Mark Crank, Marcos ProductionsNina DeAngelo, Reliance Bank

Heather Deatz, O’Fallon Community NewsMichael Favazza, Favazza & Associates

tim DeGhelder, St. Charles City-County Library Districtron Epps, F&M Bank

Alissa Moore, Liberty Mutual InsuranceBrian richardson, KVAV 99.9 FMMichael Sicilia, Heartland Bank

David Schmidt, David Schmidt, Attorney at Law

Erin Williams, President/CEOSara Henderson, Communications Director

Sam Byers, Director of Member Services

Keep up to date with your community and the businesses

that support it!www.facebook.com/ofallonchamber

Sunday, January 1stHappy new year!

Monday, January 2ndchamber office closed

thursday, January 5thnew Member orientationchamber office3:30-5:00 pm

Monday, January 9thafternoon leads groupWebster University at WingHaven12:00-1:00 pm

tuesday, January 10thBusiness after HoursRed Robin gourmet Burgers4:30-6:30 pm

thursday, January 12thMorning leads groupchamber office8:00- 9:00 am

thursday, January 19thtech/comm Meetinglindell Bank12:00-1:00 pm

Friday, January 20thart, Wine & Brew comm. Meetingchamber office9:00-10:00 am

Monday, January 23rdafternoon leads groupWebster University at WingHaven12:00pm -1:00 pm

tuesday, January 24thgeneral Membership luncheonMorning Star church11:30am -1:00 pm

thursday, January 26thMorning leads groupchamber office8:00am- 9:00 am

January 2012

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January is National Radon Month – a designation intended to raise awareness about the hazards of radon and the need for all homeowners to test their homes for radon.

Radon is an odorless, colorless radioactive gas, which is formed by the natural breakdown of uranium. Radon can be found in high concentrations in rock and soil that contains granite, shale, phosphate and uranium, or even fill soil containing industrial waste. Radon can be present in any area, but typically concerns are higher in hilly or mountainous areas and lower in sandy, coastal areas.

Radon gas moves through the soil toward the earth’s surface where it either safely dissipates in outdoor air or seeps into homes through cracks and gaps in the foundation. Radon can also be introduced into a home through the water-supply, particularly if there is a private well.

Once trapped inside a home, radon can accumulate to the point where it can be harmful to the occupants. Actually, it is the breakdown of radon, into what is referred to as radon decay products, that represents the greatest concern. These radioactive products become attached to airborne particles, which can be inhaled and ultimately cause lung tissue damage and cancer. Smokers are especially prone to the adverse effects of long-term radon exposure.

If radon is a concern in your home, elevated radon levels are more likely to occur during the winter months when the house is generally in closed-house conditions. The best way to test your home's radon level is by purchasing a special test kit or by hiring a professional to perform the measurement.

Studies show approximately one in 15 homes in the United States contain high levels of naturally occurring, invisible and odorless radioactive radon gas. National and state radon maps indicating the potential for elevated radon levels have been developed. With millions of homeowner continuing to be unknowingly exposed to this dangerous gas, the EPA and the Surgeon General continue to urge people to test their homes for radon at least every two years.

Remember, these tips are only general guidelines. Since each situation is different, contact a professional if you have questions about a specific issue. For your home purchasing Inspection needs, your prelisting inspection needs or more home safety and maintenance information call Rick Bryant at HouseMaster 636-887-6316 or visit housemaster.com

NATIONAL RADON MONTH Did You Screen This Month?

It’s Not Too Late!

Blood dRive HoSted By deeR RUn liBRaRy & tHe o’Fallon

cHaMBeR oF coMMeRcePlease join us on thursday, January 19th

from 3:00pm – 7:00pm to donate blood to the Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center.

The MVRBC Mobile Bus will be located at Deer Run Library 1300 N. Main in O’Fallon.

Walk-in’s welcome or to schedule an appointment call tim deghelder @ 636-978-3261 or log on to www.bloodcenterimpact.org.

January is

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