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February Events Register for the events below online at LSChamber.com under the Calendar of Events Due to county guidelines, the Chamber is still hosting both virtual and in-person events. Some committee meetings will be hosted inperson or offer a hybrid model. If you are part of a committee, please look to your committee chair or staff liaison for instructions before attending a meeting. We appreciate your patience as we make the safety of our members a top priority! Please note: All events are subject to change due to county health protocol. This could result in a cancellation or shift to a virtual offering.
Recess for Success was held in-person at the Missouri Innovation Campus at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, February 2. Emily Crawford with Treo Marketing presented on marketing your business during the pandemic.
chamber erhours t f a Socialize Build Business Join us from 4:00–5:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 11, for a special Chamber After Hours game night! Dyer Oil Graphics will host virtual Bingo for members that offers a fun and friendly way to network.
Join us from 7:30–8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, February 23, for an exercise in resilience and mindfulness! Start your day with personal development and group meditation led by Robin Todd with Mindful Momentum.
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Concerned about how to approach the COVID-19 vaccine with your staff? What rights do you have as an employer or as an employee? Join us from 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m. on Friday, February 19, for a conversation on how to approach the COVID-19 vaccine in your business. Lauren Sobaski, a labor and employment attorney with Fisher Phillips LLP, will discuss whether employers can require vaccinations, the EEOC’s guidance regarding vaccines, ADA and other legal considerations, ongoing screening protocols in the workplace, and how to handle differing employee relations issues as it relates to vaccines and other COVID related matters in the workplace.
CONSIDER A COMMITTEE Our committees are the backbone of our organization and we need your voices more than ever, especially as we continue to work through the impact of COVID-19. Committees meet once a month, in many cases virtually or with a hybrid model, and anyone can join! Consider the variety of committees to serve on, below, and contact the Chamber directly for more information. Ambassador Committee Chair: Bev Howe Objective: lead efforts to increase membership by recruiting new members; foster participation by mentoring the new members Business Development Council Chair: Jeffrey Williams Objective: identify and deliver educational and training opportunities for Chamber businesses Education Committee Chair: Rick Smetana Objective: promote business partnerships with the education community and host programs including scholarships, teacher breakfast, Ready to Read, etc.
Membership Committee Chair: Sidra Connell Objective: lead retention efforts and increase member involvement; make contact calls to existing members
Annual Gala Task Force Chair: Sarah Barnaby Objective: organize theme, entertainment and auction for the Annual Gala held in January
Military Affairs Committee Chair: Joey Zarrillo Objective: disseminate valuable information to community members so they can better understand the impact of the base – both economically and emotionally
Golf Task Force Chair: Drew Reynolds Objective: coordinate the annual Chamber Golf Classic tournament held each year during the summer
Oktoberfest Committee Chair: Connie Smith Objective: plan the annual festival & fundraiser, scheduled for the last full weekend in September
Governmental Relations Committee Chair: Rodney Loesch Objective: study legislative issues of state and local interest to business and prepare legislative priorities annually
Visitors Council Chair: Jon Ellis Objective: identify and develop Lee’s Summit’s unique features for tourism development and marketing
Health & Human Services Committee Chair: Rachelle Lemon Objective: create opportunities to support health care services and provide educational health care programming
Young Professionals Committee Chair: Tricia Sims Objective: plan events and activities for Chamber members ages 21 to 35 focusing on professional development
Holiday Reception Task Force Chair: Megan Breedlove Objective: organize the annual Holiday Reception held the first Wednesday in December
For more information or to join a committee, contact Cathy Young, Director of Operations, at cyoung@lschamber.com or 816.524.2424.
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