CHAMBER Membership Luncheon

Description

Join your fellow Chamber members and guests at the General Membership Luncheon.  Networking starts at 11:30 am, the program begins at noon and we are finished by 1:15 pm.

Thank you to our Luncheon Host & Sponsor: Friendship Village Chesterfield
(Guests are strongly encouraged to use the complimentary valet service to alleviate any parking issues; drive straight into the campus and proceed straight to the Club House for valet parking.)

Luncheon Menu:
Italian Salad and grilled Bruschetta Toast. Tenderloin Ala Marsala, Chicken Spiedini with Roasted Asparagus, Broiled Tomato, and Parmesan Yukon Gold Potatoes. Dessert is a Chocolate Truffle Mousse

GUEST SPEAKERS:  Our guest speakers will be Political Analysts John Hancock and Michael Kelley who will offer their insights and analysis of the 2022 midterm elections. Hancock and Kelly are best known for their regular appearances on KMOX and KTVI Channel 2. They bring keen and entertaining insight to political issues/candidates at the national, state and local levels. Plan to attend! You won't want to miss this!

Brief Speaker Bios:
John Hancock’s political experience spans three decades in grassroots and electoral politics. He is a former state legislator, was the GOP nominee for Missouri Secretary of State in 1992 and 1996, served as executive director for the Missouri Republican Party from 1997 to 2003, and operated a public affairs and political and corporate consulting business for 12 years. In 2015, John was elected to a two-year term as Chairman of the Missouri Republican Party. He specializes in campaign strategy & leadership, candidate & issue research, government relations, public opinion surveys, fundraising, event planning, public relations, and issue management at Hancock & Prouty. John is married to his wife, Georgann, and they have two children —John, Jr., and Mary Kathryn. John is a nationally-renowned ragtime pianist and composer, performing concerts and lectures throughout America.
Michael Kelley founded The Kelley Group in 2004, a public affairs and advocacy consulting firm designed to assist corporate clients with political, legislative, regulatory, labor and media issues. His clients operate in a variety of industries, including manufacturing, defense, retail, health care, broadcast, professional sports, and financial institutions. Michael’s extensive background in politics at the local, regional, state, and federal levels, created connections and developed his abilities to assist companies with public communications and government opportunities. Michael provides clients with strategic planning and execution, public and government communications, and advocacy programs. Michael earned a degree in Political Science from the University of Missouri-St. Louis.

October marks our "Suits for Soldiers" drive.  We aim to collect men's and women's suits and accessories to donate to Heroes Cares. The drive will run the month of October, with the cut-off at the 8th, on our November luncheon. Please bring your donations to this luncheon, the Chamber Office, or Royal Banks Kirkwood - 301 N. Kirkwood Rd. Monetary donations maybe be made to The Kaufman Fund.

Please note:  Chamber Members, be sure to take advantage of the Early Bird Discount for the Luncheon Program of $25 for Chamber members who RSVP by noon the Friday before the Luncheon, after that the cost goes up to $35.  The cost for Non-Members is $35. Must register and pay in advance of the luncheon. Fruit & Veggie plates MUST also be requested by noon the Friday before the Luncheon. Late requests cannot be accommodated.  No refunds or credits will be issued on any cancellations made less than 24 hours before the luncheon.