Nine lunchtime education sessions have been planned for the coming year.  Space at each event is limited, so interested participants should RSVP in advance to Cheryl (63-239-2715 x102) or visit the Education Series page for online registration links.  

Cost for each event is $20 and includes lunch. 

​Special Thanks to our Education Series sponsors:  Bank of Franklin County and Bank of Washington.  Click Here for a printable schedule for 2023.

The series kicks off with "Delegate Like a Boss," presented by Erin Joy, on January 24.  For more details on the January event, view this flyer.
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The Washington Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased to welcome Shelley Vollmer (Wimpy's Sandwich Shop) to the Board of Directors.  She was chosen through a membership-wide ballot that included three nominees, selected by a committee or past board chairs.

"Shelley will make a wonderful addition to our board," said Chamber President, Jennifer Giesike.  "She embodies the volunteerism that our area is known for and brings many years of business experience."  Board members typically serve two, 3-year terms on the board, although if selected by fellow directors to the Executive Board, additional years can be served.  Vollmer replaces Paul Brune, (MFA, Inc.), whose term ended on December 31, 2022.

Shelley Vollmer is a lifelong Washington resident who for the past 23 years has been the owner of Wimpy's Sandwich Shop on Jefferson Street.
Shelley is a graduate of Washington High School, East Central College, and Missouri Baptist University.  For the past 10 years, she has been on the Board of Public Water District #1 and she is active in the day to day operation of American Legion Post 218, serving as bookkeeper.  She has been responsible for the management of the Main Lunchstand at the Washington Town & Country Fair for the past 2 years and serves on the planning committee for the annual GoFund Charity Golf Classic.  Shelley has two sons, Colton and Connor, with her late husband, Joe.  In their free time, they enjoy all outdoor activities, especially camping and vacationing.
  
Vollmer will join 15 others on the 2023 Board of Directors.
 
Executive Board

• Jay Nowak (Bank of Washington) – Chairman
• Steve Strubberg (Horn Architects)  – 1st Vice Chair
• Tanya McCormack (Washington Hearing Center) - 2nd Vice Chair
• Luke Meyer (Citizens Bank )
• Karen Timpe (Empac Group, Inc.)
• Andy Robinson – Ex-Officio

Board of Directors

• Josh Brinker (Bank of Franklin County)
• Joyce Couch (Past Fair Chairman)
• Becky Cox (Four Rivers Family YMCA)
• Don Grahl (The Creek Grill & Sports Bar)
• Scott Hillermann (Hoffmann-Hillermann Nursery & Florist)
• Joe Maniaci (Empac Group, Inc.)
• Scott Mentz (Mentz Foundations)
• Tricia Piontek (The Magnet Group)
• Kevin Richardson (Zick, Voss, Politte & Richardson, P.C.)

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