August Calendar - Greater Belleville Chamber of Commerce

Becoming aware of sacred moments when God enters into our lives enables us to enrich and bring greater meaning to the pilgrimage that we call our life of faith. Presenter: Fr. Harry Byrne, O.P., Asst. Professor of Pastoral Studies Aquinas Institute. Cost: $30 (lunch included). Registration requested.

Be a part of our 2008 Business Expo at the Ballpark. Sponsor a booth at Belleville Community Night at Busch Stadium and reach potential customers in a whole new way. Packages include a sponsorship booth and group tickets to the game. Can also order tickets for the 7:15pm game against the Dodgers. Call (618) 233-2015 for more information.

Dr. Dirk Massie, Performance Eyecare. Lecture is free and open to the public.

Anyone interested in a computer-networking career is invited to tour the labs, talk to instructors and learn more about the educational program as well as career opportunities.

Kick Start Your Fall Selling Season...Using the Phone to Build Your Sales Funnel" presented by Sam Black, Sam Black Consulting. Register by 12Noon Monday before Tuesday workshop: $23 Members / $30 Guests** Register on line at WWW.ESPW.ORG. Register After 12Noon Monday before Tuesday Workshop: $30 Members / $30 Guests. **Pre-Registered guests receive a $7 coupon to be used toward the $80 membership fee. **Fee includes dinner, beverage, workshop materials. Contact Cyndi Brown - Chapter President or call 618-830-7851

Come meet Dr. Lynne Nowak, new full-time medical director. Light refreshments will be served.

An old-fashion game for all ages. Play Bunko at Eckert’s Country Restaurant on the second and fourth Monday of each month. $5 per person includes game, prizes, beverages, and snacks. Open to the public. No reservation required.

Meet other Chamber members over coffee and bagels at our new monthly networking meeting. Coffee Cup Connections will be held the 2^nd Tuesday of each month in the Chamber Boardroom. Please arrive by 8:15am with business cards in hand. 8:15-8:30 will be networking time. At 8:30am, we’ll begin three 10 minute presentations by members. Afterwards, members will have additional networking time. During the meeting we’ll draw 3 business cards and those three members will be the presenters at the following month’s Coffee Cup Connections. Don’t miss this opportunity to network and learn more about other member businesses! There is no cost, but we would like to know how many people will be attending, so please email ahector@bellevillechamber.org if you plan to attend.

All Belleville attraction and tourism members are invited to attend. Will be discussing our fall and holiday schedules along with new city marketing opportunities.

Mindy McNamee, Director of H.R., Graphic World. Lecture is free and open to the public.

Enjoy a music filled evening in beautiful historic downtown Belleville. Bring your snacks, chairs, blankets, refreshments, family and friends. Sponsored by the Belleville Heritage Society, City of Belleville, and Mueller Furniture Company.

Free seminar. Lyndon B. Gross, MD, Ph.D. from The Orthopedic Center of St. Louis in Chesterfield, MO, will be presenting, “Treatment for the Arthritic Knee”. Includes complimentary food, beverages and door prizes! To reserve your space, please call Jessica at 618-233-5163 or email jerb@apexpt.us.

Hors d'oeuvres, refreshments, entertainment, with silent and live auctions. $40 a couple or $25 for a single ticket. For more information, please contact Mark Richardson at 234-9111 or marichar@bsamail.org. Sponsored by Associated Bank. Marketing efforts sponsored by Greensfelder, Hemker, & Gale, P.C.

442 South DeMazenod Drive, Belleville, IL 62223 Map (MapQuest.com)
(618) 394-6286

YMCP is a nationally recognized ministry education program for those ministering to youth (ages 11-18) in both parish and school
settings. It equips leaders with the knowledge, skills, practical tools, and techniques needed for creative and comprehensive ministry with youth. YMCP includes eight courses which can be completed in eight weekends over a two year period.

442 South DeMazenod Drive, Belleville, IL 62223 Map (MapQuest.com)
(618) 394-6286

Anthony Petzoldt, VP Finance, Illinois Distributing. Lecture is free and open to the public.

442 South DeMazenod Drive, Belleville, IL 62223 Map (MapQuest.com)
(618) 397-6700, ext 6272

This conference will focus on those who journey with people who suffer from mental illness. $30 one day or $50 for both days (lunch included). Cosponsors: Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows, Allsup, Inc., Karla Smith Foundation, and the Archdiocese of St. Louis Office of Apostolic Services, St. Clair County Mental Health Board, and Madison County Mental Health Board. Registration requested.

A benefit for Okaw Valley Council, Boy Scouts of America. Shooter Fee - $90, Lewis Class Fee - $100. Registration from 8-10:30am. Shooting times from 8:30-11am. Lunch at 1:30am. Shooting games and silent auction all day. Awards ceremony during lunch. This event made possible through the cooperation of the World Shooting & Recreational Complex Illinois DNR.

442 South DeMazenod Drive, Belleville, IL 62223 Map (MapQuest.com)
(618) 397-6700, ext 6272

Jazz singer Anita Rosamond will perform. Food will be provided by west end restaurants.

442 South DeMazenod Drive, Belleville, IL 62223 Map (MapQuest.com)
(618) 394-6272

Presented by the faculty of Aquinas Institute of Theology. In light of issues addressed by Pope Benedict XVI, what is the Church's view of other faiths? Is Catholicism the only path to God's Kingdom. Cost: $20 per person, lunch included. Pre-registration is required.

442 South DeMazenod Drive, Belleville, IL 62223 Map (MapQuest.com)
(618) 394-6272

This event begins with a Eucharistic celebration. As the day unfolds participants can take part in a Mexican buffet, a spiritual
talk, breaking of a piñata, a Eucharistic procession, and a meditation of the Holy Rosary.