Saturday, September 27
THE NATIONAL KIDNEY FOUNDATION'S 33RD ANNUAL MISSOURI CHILI COOK-OFF & SALSA COMPETITION
50+ professional and amateur chefs will compete for cash prizes for: red chili, green chili, and salsa, as well as People's Choice chili, vegetarian chili and salsa. The winning red chili chef will win $600 and the
opportunity to compete in the International Chili Society's World Championship Chili Cook-Off, with a grand prize of $25,000.
Live music 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.: Johnny Rock-Itt,
Whiskey Creek and the Shrinking Violets.
Proceeds support National Kidney Foundation of
Eastern Missouri and Metro East programs.$5/person. Samples are 50 cents. Kids under 12 are free.
Westport Plaza nkfstl.com
Sundays, September 7, 14, 21, & 28
GIVE BACK SUNDAYS
The Stable
brew house/distillery/eatzzeria will donate 10% of September's Sunday gross sales of food and drink to benefit the children at Life for Life Gym.
11 a.m. to midnight
The Stable, 1821 Cherokee (at Lemp), (314) 771-8500
www.amalgamatedbrewing.com
Wednesday, September 10
RCGA BREAKFAST WITH THE GAZELLES
7:15 to 8 a.m.: Registration, Continental Breakfast
and Networking
8 a.m. Program
Presenter: Carl Hausmann,
President & CEO, Bunge North America
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
Wednesday, Thursday and Friday,
September 17, 18, and 19
3RD ANNUAL SOYA & OILSEED SUMMIT:
GROWING SUSTAINABLE OPPORTUNITY
IN GLOBAL AGRIBUSINESS
Oilseed Industry leaders from around the world will gather in St. Louis for this summit.
A sampling of top-level speakers include: U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Undersecretary for Research, Education and Economics Dr. Gale Buchanan; USDA Chief Economist Joe Glauber; CME Group Managing Director David Lehman; Dow Agroscience Commercial Leader for Oils David Dziaszk; Sunopta Grains President Allen Routh; Cargill Vice President for Central Oilseed Processing
Jim Sutter; and The Financial Times commodities
correspondent Javier Blas.
The Summit will feature some 15 different sessions, focusing on such topics as: "Global Forecast of Oil Supply and Demand;" "The North American Market for Soybeans and Oilseeds Through 2010;" "How Will Today's Policy Decisions Affect Tomorrow's Marketplace?" and "The Challenge of Sustainability in Soybean and Oilseed Sourcing;" to name a few.
Chase Park Plaza
For reservations and information,
visit www.soyasummit.com.
Wednesday, October 1
"CONNECT WITH..." KICK-OFF RECEPTION
at Skybox Sports Bar & Grill, 800 N. 3rd St.
More than 40 young professional member organizations will be highlighted.
More events follow:
October 10 is the Connect With...Leaders Summit, an all day training opportunity. October 15 is "Arts Unzipped...The Connect With...Arts Event" at Regional Arts Commission, 6128 Delmar, 5:30 to 8 p.m.
November 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 NYTÕs 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 16, 23, 30, November 1 (tour) & 6
FOCUS ST. LOUIS ORIENTATION PROGRAM FOR EXECUTIVES NEW TO THE REGION
Experience St. LouisÑIn 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.
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, October 23
RCGA BUSINESS AFTER HOURS
5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Webster University—Old Post Office Campus
815 Olive Street, Suite 20
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
www.webster.edu/opo/opo-info.pdf
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.
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