Vision St. Charles County Leadership

RASING AWARENESS OF THE HIDDEN HOMELESS

Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: Jeff Untereiner, Vision Board Chairman-2010
636-561-0100, ext. 2#
February 9, 2010

VISION PROGRAM GRADUATES
(AND ENROLLS) TOMORROW’S LEADERS

Vision St. Charles County Leadership will hold the graduation ceremony for the class of 2010 on Thursday, March 25, 2010 at Old Hickory Golf Club. Class members include Kim Bakker, SSM Healthcare, Brenda Baugh, Cpay Staffing Solutions, Angela Campbell, Lake St. Louis/Dardenne Prairie Chamber of Commerce, Raymond Castile, Suburban Journals, Nancy Cope, Student, Linda Dillon, Commerce Bank, Joe Donley, Donley Services, Tom Drabelle, City of O’Fallon, Donna Givens, H&R Block, Jennifer Gonzales, Lutheran Sr. Services at Breeze Park, Kate Hayes, SSM St. Joseph Hospital West, Kathy Henderson, Sts. Joachim & Ann Care Service, Adam Hopper, National City, Nicole Kozma, Healthy Communities, Jenny Nord, Crider Health Center, Shashi Pathak, City of O’Fallon, Cort Schneider, Schneider Real Estate, Gary Snyder, United Way of Greater St. Louis, Kimberly Starbuck, F&M Bank & Trust, Wendy Van Ronzelen, Enterprise Trust, Kris Weidenbenner, New Frontier Bank, Kristin Williams, St. Charles City-County Library.

To attend the banquet and graduation ceremonies, please contact Emily Weber at 636-442-3946 or via email at eweber@enterprisebank.com.

Vision is also currently accepting applications for next year’s class. The class meets one day a month from August – March with the exception of a 2 day retreat in August and an overnight trip to Jefferson City in February. Applications are due by April 30, 2010 and must be accompanied by a $25 non-refundable registration fee. Scholarships may be available.

Vision St. Charles County Leadership is a non-profit 501c3 organization. Vision’s mission is to educate community and business leaders by providing experiences that will increase awareness, develop leadership skills and motivate participants to be actively engaged in St. Charles County.

Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: Emily Weber
636-442-3946
March 5, 2009

VISION LEADERSHIP VISITS STATE CAPITOL

The 2009 Vision St. Charles County Leadership class recently spent two days in Jefferson City touring the capitol, meeting with state legislators, visiting the state Supreme Court and in general gaining a clearer “vision” of what makes Missouri’s government work. The class picture (enclosed) was taken while the class visited the House of Representatives.

Applications are currently being accepted for the 2009-10 class. Vision’s mission is to educate community and business leaders by providing experiences that will increase awareness, develop leadership skills and motivate participants to be actively engaged in St. Charles County.

The class meets one day a month from August – March with the exception of a 2 day retreat in August and an overnight trip to Jefferson City in February. Some of the topics covered include civic leadership, economic development, education and health care. Tuition is $600 and must accompany applications which are due by March 31, 2009.

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CONTACT: Emily Weber
636-442-3946
January 20, 2009

VISION LEADERSHIP ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR 2010-11 CLASS

Vision St. Charles County Leadership is currently accepting applications for next year’s class. Vision’s mission is to educate community and business leaders by providing experiences that will increase awareness, develop leadership skills and motivate participants to be actively engaged in St. Charles County.

Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: Emily Weber
636-442-3946
November 18, 2008

Vision St. Charles County Leadership is hosting its 4th annual trivia event on JANUARY 10, 2009 at the American Legion Hall in St. Charles, MO at 7:00pm. Cost is $160 per team of ten with a 50 team maximum. The evening includes a bonus round, 50/50 raffle, silent auction, prize balloons, free beer and soda with a cash bar (no outside alcohol will be allowed).

Reservations will be taken on a first come-first served basis There are also $50 round sponsorships available. The winning team receives a $300 grand prize and 2nd place receives $100. Send registration and payment to:

Vision Leadership
P.O. Box 1104
St. Peters, MO 63376

Questions? Contact Bruce Sowatsky @ 636-939-6200.
Make checks payable to: Vision St. Charles County Leadership.

Vision Leadership is a non-profit 501c3 organization.For more information on the event, please visit www.visionleadership.org.

Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: Emily Weber
636-442-3946
August 28, 2008

VISION ST. CHARLES COUNTY LEADERSHIP PROGRAM ANNOUNCES CLASS OF 2009

The Vision St. Charles County Leadership class of 2009 recently launched this year’s program with a 2 day retreat at Mercy Center. This year’s class participants include: Joshua Brenker, Citizens National Bank; Lori Burkhart; Carrollton Bank, Julie Feast, AmerenUE; Sandra Fults, Commerce Bank; Sherry Gerke, SSM St. Josephs Foundation; Tammy Hempen, LSS at Breeze Park; Jacqueline Hoener, Sts. Joachim & Ann Care Service; Katrina Horstman, Community Council; Brigid Jones-Mook, Acropolis Investment Management; Rose Lambi, Liberty Electric, Inc.; Verna Meacham, SSM St. Josephs West; Sara Nielson, St. Charles City County Library; Deanna Orf, Edward Jones; Jon Parmentier, I-70 Auto Body; Carolyn Quinn, Quinn Productions; Thomas Rhoads, CrossRhoads Marketing, inc.; Carrie Rigdon, Crider Health Center; Yvonne Roe, Alliance for Astronomy; Jill Schmitz, City of O’Fallon; Erin Schultz, Suburban Journals; Michele Sexton, University of MO; Daniel Shane, George Butler Associates; Pam Smith, City of O’Fallon; Jacki Sutton, Bax Engineering; Christinia Thomas, Socket Communications; Nicole Watson, UMB Bank; Carolyn Weber, Community Living; Donna Wilson, Edward Jones.

The next class day is on Thursday, September 18 at Klondike Park in Defiance, MO. Vision alumni are invited to attend. Sponsorship opportunities are still available. For more information on how to invest in the program, please visit www.visionleadership.org.

Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: Emily Weber
636-442-3946
April 30, 2008

VISION LEADERSHIP CLASS GRADUATION

Vision St. Charles County Leadership is proud to announce the graduating class of 2008 who recently celebrated the completion of the eight month program at Old Hickory Golf Course. Graduates include: Page Adams--Beckerle Preferred Properties, Scott Avery--O’Fallon Fire Protection, Patty Brown--City of O’Fallon, Andy Conover--St. Louis Life, Myra Crook--St. Charles County Assessor’s Office, Susan Dwars—Edward Jones, Heidi Fairbanks--St. Charles Chamber of Commerce, Pam Faron--Commerce Bank, Kent Heintz—UMB Bank, Lauren Janus—Premier Bank, Cindy Marsh—Southwest Bank, Steve Martinez—Crider Health Center, Colene McEntee—Community Living, Inc., Maggie Menefee—The Child Center, Inc., Janice Mills—Sts. Joachim & Ann Care Service, Laura Pendino—5 Star Public Relations & Marketing, Inc., Robyn Peyton—DDRB, Trevor Rees,--St. Charles City-County Library District, Jim Roe—Alliance for Astronomy, Inc., Cameron Satterfield—St. Charles County Govt., Ashley Weiss—DASA, Bryan Wieczorek—City of O’Fallon, Rachel Wilmes—SSM St. Joseph Health Center.

For more info on the Vision program, visit our website at www.visionleadership.org or contact Emily Weber at 636-442-3946.

Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: Jeff Chapple
636-379-5514
March 19, 2008

VISION LEADERSHIP CLASS ADDRESSES HOMELESSNESS, OBESITY AND SCHOOL OVERCROWDING

The 2007-08 Vision St. Charles County Leadership class has taken it upon themselves to tackle some of the challenging issues confronting our community. The participants have collaborated over the past several months by researching and investigating ways to resolve the problems of homelessness, obesity and overcrowding in some of the area’s schools. Presentations of their findings and proposed resolutions will be made on Thursday, March 20th at Lindenwood University in the Spellman Center from 12:45-3:30PM.

For more info on the Vision program, visit our website at www.visionleadership.org or contact Jeff Chapple at 636-379-5514.

Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: Jeff Chapple
636-379-5514
January 15, 2008

VISION LEADERSHIP ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR 2008-09 CLASS

For more info on the Vision program, visit our website at www.visionleadership.org or contact Jeff Chapple at 636-379-5514.

For Immediate Release
Contact: Jeff Chapple at 636-379-5514
Date: November 7, 2007

VISION LEADERSHIP ANNUAL FUNDRAISING
EVENT TO ATTRACT TRIVIA BUFFS

Vision St. Charles County Leadership is planning a fun-filled Trivia Night on Saturday, January 12, 2008 at 7PM. The event will be held at the O’Fallon Elk’s Lodge, 1163 Tom Ginnever. Cost for a team of 10 will be $160. There is a 30 team maximum, first come-first served. There are round sponsorships available for $50. Free beer and soda, door prizes, silent auction, a 50/50 raffle and prize balloons are included. Checks should be made payable to Vision St. Charles County Leadership.

Vision’s mission is to educate community and business leaders by providing experiences that will increase awareness, develop leadership skills and motivate participants to be actively engaged in St. Charles County. For more info on the Trivia Night or to register for the event, please contact Bruce Sowatsky at 636-939-6200 or 314-374-3096.

For Immediate Release
Contact: Jeff Chapple at 636-379-5514
Date: July 12, 2007

VISION ST. CHARLES COUNTY LEADERSHIP PROGRAM
ANNOUNCES CLASS OF 2008

The Vision St. Charles County Leadership Board recently approved the class roster for its 2008 program. Participants include: Jennifer Adams, Beckerle Preferred Properties; Scott Avery, O’Fallon Fire Protection District; John Brown, The Signature Bank; Patricia Brown, City of O’Fallon, Andrew Conover, St. Louis Life; Myra Crook, St. Charles County Assessor’s Office; Susan Dwars, American Red Cross; Layne Ebeis, St. Joseph Hospital West; Heidi Fairbanks, St. Charles Chamber of Commerce; Pamela Faron, Commerce Bank; Denise Gould, FACT; Kent Heintz, UMB Bank; John Hogue, Faith UCC; Lauren Janue, Premier Bank; Edie Kirk, St. Charles Community College; Cynthia Marsh, Southwest Bank; Steve Martinez, Crider Health Center; Colene McEntee, Community Living, Inc.; Margaret Menefee, The Child Center, Inc.; Janice Mills, Sts. Joachim and Ann Care Service; Laura Pendino, 5-Star Public Relations & Marketing, Inc., Robyn Peyton, DDRB; Trevor Rees, St. Charles City-County Library District; James Roe, Alliance for Astronomy, Inc.; Cameron Satterfield, St. Charles County Government; Ashley Weiss, DASA; Bryan Wieczorek, City of O’Fallon; Rachel Wilmes, SSM St. Joseph Health Center.

The 2007-08 class begins with a reception on Thursday, August 2, 2007 from 5:30-7PM at Enterprise Bank on First Capitol Drive in St. Charles. Vision alumni are invited to attend. Sponsorship opportunities are still available. For more information on how to invest in the program, please visit www.visionleadership.org.

For Immediate Release
Contact: Jeff Chapple at 636-379.5514
Date: May 2, 2007

IT’S GRADUATION TIME!

VISION ST. CHARLES COUNTY LEADERSHIP program held its graduation for the 2006-07 class on March 22nd at Old Hickory Golf Course. The class representative, Traci Everman delivered the “commencement address” and recalled the program highlights for the class. The Visionary of the Year award was presented to Virginia Dowden for her dedicated participation and commitment to the Vision program as well as her contributions to the community at large. Vision’s mission is to educate community and business leaders by providing experiences that will increase awareness, develop leadership skills and motivate participants to be actively engaged in St. Charles County. Vision’s 2007-08 program commences in August with an orientation for incoming class participants. For more information on the program, visit visionleadership.org or call Jeff Chapple at 636-379.5514.

For Immediate Release
Contact: Sheri Stormer 636-441-6807
Date: December 7, 2006

ATTENTION: TRIVIA BUFFS

VISION ST. CHARLES COUNTY LEADERSHIP will hold a Trivia Night on Saturday, January 13, 2007 at St. Roberts Catholic Church in St. Charles. The event starts at 7PM and the cost is $160 for a team of 10. Round sponsorships are available for $50. Beer, soda and snacks are included. Door prizes, 50/50 and prize balloons are part of the evening. Proceeds benefit the Vision St. Charles Leadership program. Vision’s mission is to educate community and business leaders by providing experiences that will increase awareness, develop leadership skills and motivate participants to be actively engaged in St. Charles County. Checks should be made payable to Vision Leadership, P.O. Box 1104, St. Peters 63376. For more information on the event, please call Bruce Sowatsky at (636) 939-6200.

For Immediate Release
Contact: Sheri Stormer 636-441-6807
Date: October 9, 2006

2007 VISION ST. CHARLES COUNTY LEADERSHIP CLASS ANNOUNCES GROUP PROJECTS

The Vision Leadership Class of 2007 has hit the ground running. The class of 25 selected two areas of interest to the community which participants will research and report on at the end of the year. Projects will concentrate on developing a Youth Leadership Program for High School students and development of a leadership speaker series for St. Charles County, bringing in national business leaders for conferences.

Vision Leadership will host a golf tournament on Tuesday, October 24th at Pheasant Run Golf Course in O’Fallon. Players pay $40 for 9 holes of golf plus appetizers and a drink. Non-golfers can also participate for $20 and enjoy a drink and appetizers. For more information on the tournament, please email Jim Ottomeyer at frontier000@centurytel.net by October 18. Vision Leadership is also hosting its second annual Trivia Night on Saturday, January 13, 2007 at St. Roberts Catholic Church. Tables of 8 are $160 and beer, soda and snacks are included. Please call Bruce Sowatsky at (636) 939-6200 to register or for more information.

For Immediate Release
Contact: Sheri Stormer 636-441-6807
Date: July 26, 2006

VISION ST. CHARLES COUNTY LEADERSHIP PROGRAM ANNOUNCES CLASS OF 2007

The Vision St. Charles County Leadership Board recently approved the class roster for its 2007 program. Participants include: Jeffrey Adams, Cleaning Systems, Inc., Tryla Brown, City of O’Fallon, Troy Comiskey, GM, Tim Culwell, Lake St. Louis Chamber, Kristy Davidson, St. Charles County Dept. of Community Health/Env., Greg Dohrman, St. Charles County Library District, Dale Dothage, City of Wentzville, Sharon Dunn, Healthy Communities St. Charles, Traci Everman, Wentzville Chamber, Jonathan Fallert, The Newberry Group, Inc., Deena Fischer, SSM St. Joseph Hospital West, Melissa Gehm, Security Title, Johnny Glenn, United Way St. Louis, Scott Mathys, Frontier Integrated Health Center, Inc., Teresa McGuff, MODOT, Dale Meracle, Country Ins. & Financial Services, Bob Mochel, McKelvey Properties, Brian Pieper, Alliance Water Resources, Sarah Politowski-Hefner, Commerce Bank, Jeffrey Pomeroy, Edward Jones, Joseph Prosser, St. Joseph Health Center, Kristin Reed, Southwest Bank, Greg Roeback, Crider Center, Christine Rutherford, Community Living, Inc., Susan Spencer, Spencer Web Design, Mary Wilson, City of O’Fallon.

The 2006-07 class begins with a reception on Thursday, August 3, 2006 from 5:30-7PM at New Town Hall. Vision alumni are invited to attend. Sponsorship opportunities are still available. For more information on how to invest in the program, please visit www.visionleadership.org.

For Immediate Release
Contact: Bruce Sowatsky, 636-949-7556
Date: June 6, 2005

VISION ST. CHARLES COUNTY LEADERSHIP PROGRAM ANNOUNCES CLASS OF 2005-06

The Vision St. Charles County Leadership Board recently approved the class roster for its 2005-06 program. Participants include: Diane Bolderson-City of Wentzville, Keith Bolton-Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital, Emily Coose-Enterprise Bank, Russell Craven-Coldwell Banker Gundaker, Jonathan Easterling-Commerce Bank, Tim Geraghty-Alliance Water Resources, Derek Grier-Grier Group Management Company, Kim Grothaus-Human Resources Solutions, Kathleen Halstead-City of O'Fallon, Kim Hurst-City of O'Fallon, Tom Kelly-General Motors, Karen Lane-St. Luke's Hospital, Dawn Lissner-ARC Volunteer/Homemaker, Lawrence Lund- New Frontier Bank, Mary Ann Mitchell-DDRB, Patricia Molina, St. Charles City-County Library District, Jay Newell-Carrollton Bank, Bob Noonan-City of Wentzville, Gwen Payne, IPC, Inc., Scott Shipman-St. Charles County Government, Elizabeth Smith-Crider Center for Mental Health, Brenda Suite-T.R. Hughes, Inc., Lillie Thomas-SSM St. Joseph Health Center, Missy Todd-Healthy Communities St. Charles County, Diana Tucker, St. Charles City-County Library District, Brent Vanconia-SSM St. Joseph Medical Park, Louis Viviano-Citizens National, Darla Wertenberger-St. Luke's Hospital, Erin Williams-Wentzville Chamber of Commerce, Theresa Williams-St. Charles County Humane Society.

The 2005-06 class begins with an orientation on August 4, 2005 at Home Showcase. Vision alumni are invited to attend. Sponsorship opportunities are still available. For more information on how to invest in the program, please visit www.visionleadership.org.

For Immediate Release
Contact: Bruce Sowatsky, 636-949-7556
Date: April 28, 2005

Vision St. Charles County Leadership Program Elects New Officers

The Vision St. Charles County Leadership Board recently elected new officers at their May meeting. Elected to serve on the Executive Board are Bruce Sowatsky (Children & Family Services Authority)-Chair, Sheri Stormer (St. Joachim and Ann Care Services)-Vice Chair, Stephen Phelps (Willows Way, Inc.)-Secretary, Rose Mack-Treasurer and Cheryl Moellenhoff (SSM St. Joseph Hospital West)-Past Chair. Serving as Board members are: Al Bacher (Sunbelt Business Brokers), Jeff Chapple (City of O’Fallon), Annie Foncannon (Crider Center for Mental Health), Jessica Dederer (St. Luke’s Hospital), Barbara Hampton (People’s National Bank), Joe Hogan (General Motors), Tonya McAmis (Crider Center), Brad Mudd (Suburban Journals of St. Charles County), Dr. Jim Ottomeyer (Frontier Integrated Health Center), Jeanne Palombo (United Services) and Scott Tate (St. Charles Chamber of Commerce).

The 2005-06 class begins with an orientation on August 4, 2005. Sponsorship opportunities are available.

For Immediate Release
Contact: Cheryl Moellenhoff, 636-625-5336
Date: March 18, 2005

Vision Visits Jeff City

The 2004-05 Vision Leadership class recently participated in a 2 day program in Jefferson City highlighting state government. Included in their stay was a visit with state legislators at the Capitol. This year’s class will celebrate graduation on March 24th. Vision is currently accepting applications for the 2005-06 progam until March 31, 2005.