Wednesday, October 1
“CONNECT WITH…” KICKOFF RECEPTION
at Skybox Sports Bar & Grill, 800 N. 3rd St.
More than 40 young professional member
organizations will be highlighted. More events follow:
Oct. 10: Connect With…Leaders Summit,
an all day training opportunity.
Oct. 15: is “Arts Unzipped…The Connect With…Arts Event” at Regional Arts Commission, 6128 Delmar, 5:30 to 8 p.m.
Nov. 1: is “Connecting With A Purpose” a volunteer opportunity in partnership with Stray Rescue with a BBQ following at BLU CitySpaces, 2320 Pine St., 10 to 2 volunteering.
In addition, within the month of October, the more than 40 young professional member organizations will promote their events and provide opportunities for unconnected
individuals to sample possibilities to get more involved.
A calendar of all events and the signature “Connect With…” programming can be found at www.ConnectWithStL.com.
Saturday, October 4
METRO HOMELESS CENTER-SHALOM HOUSE 40th “RUBY” ANNIVERSARY DINNER AUCTION
“There’s No Place Like Home”
Honoring those whose volunteerism supports efforts to improve lives of St. Louis women: Mrs. Earline Falker and The Boeing Company.
The Randall Gallery, 999 N. 13th St.
5:30 p.m.
www.metrohomelesscenter.org
Co-sponsored by RCGA.
Tuesday, October 7
ST. LOUIS SPEAKERS SERIES
Presented by Maryville University
Alan Alda, award-winning actor, director, and writer of television and film including such favorites as Mash, And the Band Played On, California Suite, Same Time Next Year, and many others have earned him 32 Emmy nominations and six Emmy Awards. His memoirs and his most recent book, Things I Overheard While Talking to Myself, were both NYT’s bestsellers.
Powell Hall 8 to 9:30 p.m.
(314) 533-7888
Sponsored by KWMU, Gallop, Johnson & Neuman, LC and RCGA
www.stlouisspeakerseries.org
Wednesday, October 8
RCGA BREAKFAST
WITH THE GAZELLES
7:15 to 8 a.m.: Registration,
Continental Breakfast and networking
8 a.m.: Program
Presenter: Denny DeNarvaez,
President & CEO,
St. John’s Mercy Health Care
Missouri Athletic Club,
405 Washington Avenue
Art Lounge, 1st Floor
Free Parking in Club’s Garage
$30 RCGA Members,
$40 Non-Members.
Validated parking available.
To register, contact:
Lori Meier at (314) 444-1147
or gazelles@stlrcga.org
October 9-13
SCIFEST ’08: INTERNATIONAL SCIENCE FESTIVAL/ST. LOUIS
See science in a new way, from the science
of chocolate and the physics of rock & roll, to climate change and the future of cancer research. There are ticketed sessions where
you can chat with world-renowned scientists,
discover breakthroughs that are changing our world, or benefit from research that might reveal how to be happier or healthier. SciFest 08 includes free activities, workshops, demonstrations and experiments for all ages throughout the Science Center.
Saint Louis Science Center
Scifeststl.org
Thursday, Oct. 9
INTERNATIONAL
BUSINESS AWARDS CEREMONY
International business students will be
presented with corporate scholarships and the professional awardees will be recognized at this complimentary event.
The Globalist Award: Hugh Grant,
Chairman, President & CEO, Monsanto Company
The International Visionary Award:
Patrick J. Sly, Executive Vice President, Emerson
The Global Service Leadership Award:
Cindy A. Malawy, Vice President, IDS Marketing, The Boeing Company
Reservations are required.
John Cook School of Business
5 p.m. followed by a celebratory cocktail reception
Visit http://biib.slu.edu to make a reservation, or call (314) 977-3630.
Sunday, October 12
2ND ANNUAL CELEBRATE SPOT: A WALK FOR DOGS AND THEIR PEOPLE
Volunteers within the community will be hosting a walk benefiting Siteman Cancer Center’s Young Women’s Breast Cancer Program. Participants may bring their pooch and partake in a one-mile fun walk or 5K walk through scenic Forest Park. After strolling through the park, patrons are welcome to enjoy lunch and many dog-friendly festivities at the “Celebrate Spot Post-Party.”
For information or to register online,
visit www.celebrate-spot.org.
Thursday, October 16
ECONOMIC FORECAST 2009
Civic Entrepreneurs Organization (CEO) is proud to host their 21st annual Economic Forecast Event. The history of speakers for this event has consistently included some of the nation’s top economic authorities. This year will be no different with featured speakers being Alan Beaulieu, Allan Sloan and Brian Wesbury. Each speaker will give a brief presentation and their economic forecast for the coming year followed by questions from the audience and panel discussion. Juli Niemann, executive vice president for research and portfolio management for Smith, Moore & Co. of St. Louis will be the event moderator.
America’s Ballroom at America’s Center,
701 Convention Plaza
11:10 a.m.: Doors Open
11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.: Luncheon/Program
Tables of 10: $1,000
Individual Reservations: $100
www.ceo-stlouis.org
October 16, 23, 30,
November 1 (tour) & 6
FOCUS ST. LOUIS/RCGA ORIENTATION PROGRAM FOR EXECUTIVES NEW TO THE REGION
Experience St. Louis—In partnership with the Regional Chamber and Growth Association, this program offers an enjoyable orientation for top-level executives and spouses new to the region. Meeting five times over a four-week period October 16-November 6, participants can quickly establish roots in the community. Participants are served four dinners (preceded with networking cocktail hours) and are addressed by key regional leaders. Participants are also given a Saturday tour of key sites in the region.
For hours, pricing structure, and program content details, please call (314) 622-1250 x117 to receive a brochure or visit the FOCUS web site at www.focus-stl.org
Thursday, October 23
RCGA BUSINESS AFTER HOURS
5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Webster University—Old Post Office Campus
815 Olive Street, Suite 20,
St. Louis, MO 63101
Cost: $5 for RCGA members,
$15 for non-members.
A limited number of exhibit tables are available for $100 each. Information
and reservations: contact Lori Meier at (314) 444-1147 or bah@stlrcga.org
http://www.webster.edu/opo/opo-info.pdf
Saturday, Oct. 25
EXECUTIVE MASTER OF INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS INFORMATION SESSION
Learn about the benefits of improving
your competence and confidence in
global business with an Executive Master of International Business degree. The
information session begins at 10 a.m.
Talk with a current student, alumni,
faculty after a brief presentation.
For information, contact Jane Gleason
at (314) 977-3839 or email her at
EMIB@SLU.EDU.
Thursday, October 30
2008 RCGA PUBLIC POLICY SPEAKER SERIES
John Zogby, President & CEO, Zogby International
Internationally-acclaimed pollster John Zogby speaks about the 2008 Presidential campaign and his new book “The Way We’ll Be”—his portrait of America and where this country is headed politically, culturally and spiritually.
11:30 a.m.: Registration
Noon: Luncheon & Program
1:30 p.m.: Adjourn
Chase Park Plaza Hotel—Starlight Room, 212 N. Kingshighway
Cost: $30 per person for RCGA members,
$45 for non-members
To register, go to www.stlrcga.org/events
If you have any questions, please contact Marlo Young at myoung@stlrcga.org or at (314) 444-1134.
Media Sponsors: St. Louis Post Dispatch, NewsChannel 5, KMOX
Wednesday, November 12
RCGA BREAKFAST
WITH THE GAZELLES
7:15 to 8 a.m.: Registration,
Continental Breakfast and networking
8 a.m. Program
Presenter: Steve Maritz,
Chairman & CEO, Maritz Inc.
Missouri Athletic Club,
405 Washington Avenue
Crystal Room, 3rd Floor
Free Parking in Club’s Garage
$30 RCGA Members, $40 Non-Members. Validated parking available.
To register, contact: Lori Meier at (314) 444-1147 or gazelles@stlrcga.org
Friday, Nov. 14
2008 INTERNATIONAL
BUSINESS CONFERENCE
Saint Louis University
Busch Center Ballroom
8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
This event includes complimentary parking, a continental breakfast, morning session with break refreshments, lunch with a
luncheon speaker.
$105/person (or $795 for a table of eight).
Visit http://biib.slu.edu to make your
reservation, or call (314) 977-3630.
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