Our Mission
The Lake Area Chamber of Commerce is committed to improve the
economic prosperity and quality of life in the Lake of the Ozarks area, and
to be the principal advocate for and a provider of services to its business
community.
News & Views
Volume 33 Issue 11
November 2013
Inside this issue:
New Members 2
Membership
Benefit Highlight
3
November Events 5
Member Spotlight 7
Chamber Hours:
8am to 4:30pm
Monday — Friday
Visitor Center Hours:
9am to 4:30pm
Monday — Friday
10am to 3pm
Saturday
Closed Sunday
What a Night, “Mission Possible”
The Lake Area Chamber would like to send a big thanks to all who
came out in support of this year’s Annual Fall Celebration. We had a
fantastic turnout and are looking forward to next year’s event. For
those of you who could not make it, we would like to introduce your
new Board of Directors: Nick Brenizer (Golden Rule Insurance), KC
Cloke (First National Bank) & Steven Hermann (Paul’s Supermarket).
November Social to Take Place at…
J. Bruner’s
Come join the fun on
Tuesday, November 19th
from 5-7 pm for our
Monthly networking social!
5166 Osage Beach Pkwy
Osage Beach, MO
Pictured are Lake Area Chamber
board president Joe Loth, Central
Bank of Lake of the Ozarks; Alan
Sullivan, Ameren Missouri
(recognized for serving as Magic
Dragon chairman for the past nine
years); Cindy Streed, Lake Ozark
Daybreak Rotary (Non-Profit of the
Year); Mike Page, Page LLC (Small
Business of the Year); Jodi
Weeber, Hy-Vee (Large Business of
the Year); Joe Roeger, First Title
Insurance (Distinguished Citizen of
the Year) and Wendy White, cham-
ber director.
October New Members
Thank You To Our Renewing Members
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2014 Bids Awarded for the
Community Map and Chamber Business
Directory Award
The Lake Area, Camdenton & Lake West Chamber
awarded The Lake Today as the authorized publisher of
the 2014 Member Directory. They also awarded Lake
Media as the authorized publisher of the Lake of the
Ozarks Community Map. If you have any questions call
the Lake Area Chamber at (573)964-1008.
Premier Lake Homes LLC Premier Lake Properties United Country Land &
Lake Properties
Contact: Ronald Hansen Contact: Dennis Hansen Contact: Jose Cruz
PO Box 642 2140 Bagnell Dam Blvd 201C 70 Northshore Dr
Lake Ozark, MO 65049 Lake Ozark, MO 65049 Lake Ozark, MO 65049
(888)525-3692 (888)525-3692 (573)693-9510
Windjammer Spa & Salon Wehrenberg Eagles Landing Cine 8
Contact: Debbie Stanley Contact: Todd Etherton
Located w/in Tan-Tar-A Resort 1300 Barred Owl Lane
Osage Beach, MO 65065 Lake Ozark, MO 65049
(573)348-3535 (573)348-2813
Add Life Chiropracc & Wellness Center
Ameren Missouri
Anderson Decorave Finishes
Arrowhead Title, Inc.
B-W Graphics, Inc
Beavers at the Dam
Camdenton Recycling Center
Cisar Law Firm, P.C, The
Comfort Care Heang & Cooling, Inc
Community Foundaon of the Lake
DeClue & Dunstan, Accountants
Doctor's Lawn & Landscape
Dream Factory, The
Evergreens Condominium Owners Assoc
Golden Door Motel
Harry & David
Hi-Tech Auto Body & Towing
Insurance Associates of the Lake
Jake Culpeeper's Steak Place
Jeerson City Coca-Cola
Jiy Stop Food Marts, LLC
Kelly's Port/Boat Store Inc.
Lake Ozark Chrisan Church
Lake Regional Health System
Leisure Lake Charters, LLC
McClure Engineering Company
Miller's Landing
Osage Beach Premium Outlets
Ozark Village Resort
P & A Drywall Supply
Papa John's
Port Elsewhere Resort Club LTD
Sleep Inn & Suites
Studio M Publishing
Summer USA
Topsider, Poop Deck, Tiki Bar
Video Max, Inc /dbaThe Entertainer
Vista Grande, Inc
Woman 2 Woman
October Ribbon Cuttings
Membership Benefit Highlight: Committees
Committees: Serve your community promote your business by volunteering on a committee
(s) of your Chamber. Committees carry out special events, focus on economic development,
monitor legislative activity, market new & existing businesses.
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Lake Area Chamber Welcomes AAA Insurance
The Lake Area Chamber recently held a ribbon cutting for AAA
Insurance. AAA offers auto, home, life and a variety of other
insurance products at competitive rates to meet the needs of
AAA members. Not only does being a member of AAA give
you access to aggressive insurance rates you also get full
roadside assistance and access to AAA’s travel department
along with shopping discounts and savings.
Contact Candi Johnson, Lake Area Representative, for more
information by calling (573)634-3322 or at
johnson.candi@aaamissouri.com.
Lake Area Chamber Welcomes
Clear Point Bible Fellowship
The Lake Area Chamber recently held a ribbon cutting for
Clear Point Bible Fellowship. Clear Point Bible Fellowship is a
free will Baptist congregation that opened their doors on
Sunday, October 13, 2013.
To learn more about Clear Point Bible Fellowship, contact the
church at (573)693-9499 or stop by their church at 378
Highway 42 in Kaiser. You can also visit
www.clearpointbf.com for more information.
Lake Area Chamber Holds Ribbon Cutting for
First State Bank Mortgage
The Lake Area Chamber recently held a ribbon cutting for First
State Bank Mortgage at their new location, 2265 Bagnell Dam
Blvd Ste B in Lake Ozark.
Michael Lasson, Mike Ogle, and Bob O’Steen have built a
strong reputation as trusted, established local mortgage
lenders, serving the lending needs of real estate professionals,
builders and individual homebuyers in the Lake of the Ozarks
community.
To learn more about First State Bank Mortgage and their
services call their office at (573)365-5626 or visit
mortgage.fsbfinancial.com.
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October Ribbon Cuttings Continued
Lake Area Chamber Welcomes L.O.’s Crab Shack
The Lake Area Chamber recently held a ribbon cutting for
L.O.’s Crab Shack. L.O.’s Crab Shack specializes in seafood,
steak and fish. They serve lunch and dinner daily beginning
at 11am. L.O.’s Crab Shack is located at 2545 Bagnell Dam
Blvd in Lake Ozark.
For reservations call (573)693-9041.
Lake Area Chamber Welcomes Wehrenberg Theater
The Lake Area Chamber recently held a ribbon cutting for
Wehrenberg Theatre Cine 8. The Cine 8, located in Lake
Ozark, is a state-of-the-art facility which features eight
digital movie screens including three state of the art 3D
digital auditoriums. This new facility will also boast many
exciting movie-going amenities the guests will love.
Visit the new Wehrenberg Theatre Cine 8 located at 1300
Barred Owl Lane, part of The Shoppes at Eagles’ Landing in
Lake Ozark, MO.
Lake Area Chamber Welcomes Yankee Candle
The Lake Area Chamber recently held a ribbon cutting for
Yankee Candle. The Yankee Candle Company, Inc. is the
leading designer, manufacturer, wholesaler and retailer
of premium scented candles, based on sales, in the
giftware industry. Yankee Candle has a 43-year history
of offering distinctive products and marketing them as
affordable luxuries and consumable gifts.
Yankee Candle is located within the Osage Beach
Premium Outlet Mall at 4540 Osage Beach Pkwy in Osage
Beach. Stop in and visit or call (573)302-7410 for more
information.
Eggs & Issues Breakfast Forum
Date: November 26, 2013 Time: 7am-9am
Location: Cannon Smoked Saloon Topic: The Bottom-Line & ObamaCare
Presenter: Tami Brown of Mills & Sons Insurance
For more information click here!
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Executive Director
Wendy White
wwhite@lakeareachamber.com
Marketing Director
Morgan Crainshaw
mcrainshaw@lakeareachamber.com
Office Manager
Lisset Holt
lisset@lakeareachamber.com
Willmore Lodge Administrative Assistant
Karen Kopis
kkopis@lakeareachamber.com
Willmore Lodge Staff
Marianne Bauer
Nancy Woodward
Chamber Staff
President Vice President
Joe Loth Danna Kahrs
Secretary Treasurer
Jackie Rasmussen Joe Roeger
Board Representatives
Jennifer Bethurem Dave Crane
Mark Bowman Nick Brenizer
John Caran Jeff Carroll
K.C. Cloke Dave Conrad
Steven Hermann Alan Sullivan
Sandy Waggett
Board of Directors
4344 Osage Beach Parkway South
Osage Beach, MO 65065
(573)348-9800
UPCOMING EVENTS
Nov. 8th — Main Street Music Hall—Christmas Show • 7pm • Main Street Music Hall
Nov. 9th — Lake Stock Fall Crawl • 4pm—? • Various locations around the Lake
Nov. 14th — Ladies Night Out • 5pm • The Lodge of Four Seasons
Nov. 21st — Gala of Trees • Bootleggers Book & Grill
Nov. 22nd — Deck the Docks • 5:30—7:30pm • Various locations around the Lake
Nov. 26th — Joint Eggs & Issues Breakfast Forum • 7—8am• Cannon Smoked Saloon
Visit www.lakehappens.com for a complete calendar of events!
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Supporters:
Dick Otke Construction Co.
Janine’s Flowers
Mike Sievers—RE/MAX LOTO
Smart Postal Centers
Stone Crest Mall
Tropic Island Cruises
Lake Area Chamber Benefactors
Investor: $75 or more • Patron: $50-$74.99 • Supporter: $25-$49.99
Patrons:
Anytime Fitness
Designer Kitchen & Bath
Golden Door Motel
Lake Regional Health System
Outback Steakhouse
Pulaski Bank Home Lending
Sycamore Creek Golf Club
Investors:
Clear Point Bible Fellowship
National MS Society—
Gateway Area
Professional Technologies
Show Me Energy Medicine
Candidates Sought to Serve on
University of Missouri Extension Council
The Camden County University of Missouri Extension Council is now accepting nominations from
members of the public interested in serving on the Council beginning in March, 2014. Council
members assist in identifying, planning and marketing extension programs in the county, providing
local extension governance, and serving as ambassadors of University of Missouri
Extension.
Every county in Missouri has an Extension Council made up of elected and appointed members who
represent the broad educational needs and backgrounds of people in the county. Council candidates
must be at least 18 years old and reside in the district they represent. Council members are elected
to serve a two-year term on the Extension Council.
The Camden County Extension Council will have positions open in –
District 1 (Horseshoe Bend, Osage Beach, Linn Creek, Camdenton, Sunrise Beach),
District 2 (Climax Springs, Greenview, Macks Creek, Roach), and
District 3 (Freedom, Hill House, Montreal, Stoutland, and Toronto).
The upcoming 2014 public election will occur during the third week of January.
If you are interested in serving on the University of Missouri Extension Council, or to secure additional
information about the election process please contact Jackie Rasmussen at the Camden County
Extension Center, Ph: 573-346-2644. Nominations are due by November 27, 2012.
No need to wait until after Thanksgiving for the best
Christmas gifts! Big Surf Waterpark is having its annual Blue Friday Season
Pass sale on November 22nd.
For only $64.95 per person, you can enjoy Big Surf all summer! It's a
one-size-fits-everyone gift and the only one your kids will still be playing
with next summer.
Passes will be available online only at www.bigsurfwaterpark.com for 24
hours. Call 573-346-6111 for more information, logon to our website or
"Like" us on Facebook for more details!
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Lake Area Chamber Member Spotlight!
Windjammer Spa & Salon
Windjammer Spa & Salon located at the beautiful Tan-Tar-A Resort has been locally owned and
operated by Debbie and Brand Stanley for over 18 years. Their dedicated and knowledgeable
staff will ensure your visit will be an enjoyable experience that you won’t soon forget!
Through a variety of luxury treatments, your mind, body and soul will be relaxed, revitalized and
recharged. Those treatments include a full service salon, manicure, pedicure, hair removal,
facials, body polishing, body wraps and of course our wonderful Swedish massages. They
assure you, once you have visited their spa, you will not only be back for more but you will want
to share the experiences with friends and family. They offer gift certificates for all occasions and
for any amount. They are open to the public year around, 7 days a week. Call today to
schedule an appointment, at (573)348-3535.
Lake Regional, Extension Partner with Grocery Stores to Offer Nutrition Advice
Lake Regional Health System is partnering with the University of Missouri Extension and Camdenton
-area grocery stores to offer guidance on shopping for healthy, affordable foods.
Cooking Matters at the Store, a free, guided grocery store tour, offers advice for families wanting to
eat healthy and stay on budget.
The tour includes information on comparing prices, how to read labels and identifying key nutrients.
Participants will receive a free workbook of low-cost recipes and healthy tips, and a reusable grocery
bag.
In Camdenton, tours will take place at Gerbes on Tuesday, Nov. 5; Wal-Mart on Tuesday, Nov. 12;
and Save-A-Lot on Wednesday, Nov. 13. Tours begin at 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.
Space is limited, and registration is required. To sign up, visit lakeregional.com/events.
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Here is a small glimpse into the 2013 Annual Fall Dinner. We would like to thank all of our
sponsors and members whom make this night possible. We are looking forward to next year’s
dinner and are looking to see many of you back at this great event.
- Wendy White
Mailing Address
PO Box 1570
Lake Ozark, MO 65049
Physical Address
#1 Willmore Lane
Lake Ozark, MO 65049
Phone: (573)964.1008
Fax: (573)964.1010
Email:
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Willmore Lodge
Visitors for
October 1,266
Top States Represented:
Missouri
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Countries Represented:
Belize
Canada
Germany
Japan
New Zealand
We would like to give a big thanks to Hideout Bar & Grill for
hosting our October Networking Social!
