_ The Ambassadors of Lake Saint Louis elected their slate of officers for the 2012 year on Friday, January 20, 2012.  Serving the club this year as officers will be Karen S. Little (President), Ray Rudy (Vice-President), Paul Brauner (Secretary), and Janet O’Brien (Treasurer);  and completing the Board as Directors will be Jerry Disper, Scott Ellis, and James Tognoni.  Directors serve declining three-year terms with one director replaced each year. 
The Ambassadors support many civic activities such as the July 4th Fireworks fund drive, the Oktoberfest fund raising activity, college scholarships for area students, Meet the Candidates evenings for municipal and general elections, and Community Association Evening for community association members to familiarize themselves with opportunities within Lake Saint Louis.  The Ambassadors also have helped other organizations such as Operation Clean Stream, the City Drop-off Electronics and Appliances Recycle Event, and the City’s Music on the Lake Program.
The Ambassadors meet each Friday morning at 7 a.m. at the Community Association Clubhouse on Cognac Court and share breakfast and speakers of varying interests.  Membership is open to anyone interested in continuing and expanding community activities for all citizens.  The public is invited to attend any meeting of the Ambassadors and find out about the Ambassadors and their work in Lake Saint Louis.  

Back in 2009, the City of Lake Saint Louis was recognized by Money Magazine among the top 100 small towns in the USA as a "best place to live".  That same year, the City also was recognized by Money Magazine among the top 25 cities in the USA as a "best place to retire".   Now in 2011, the City again has been featured in national magazines.  US News and World Report includes Lake Saint Louis among 19 cities in Missouri as a "best place to retire", and Money Magazine again lists Lake Saint Louis as a "best place to live" among 100 small towns in the USA.   Affordable housing, strong civic leadership, educational and economic opportunities, an abundance of community activities, and proximity to nearby dining, shopping, and entertainment characterize the City.   Read more at these websites:   Money Magazine 2009 (Best Places to Live), Money Magazine 2009 (Best Places to Retire), Money Magazine 2011 (Best Places to Live), and US News and World Report 2011 (Best Places to Retire).

February 4:  LSL Polar Bear Plunge
February 4:  Boy Scout Troop 972 Annual Pancake Breakfast
February 5:  Watch the Super Bowl at the LSL Clubhouse
February 7:  Presidential Preference Primary
February 10:  LSLCA Valentine Party
February 10:  LSL Volunteers in Medicine Dinner and Dance Fundraiser
March 11:  Daylight Savings Time Begins
March 20:  First day of Spring
April 3: General Municipal Election Day
April 13:  2012 Opening Day at Busch Stadium, Cardinals versus Cubs

Below are paintings by two members of the Lake Saint Louis Artists Association:  Co-Vice Presidents Diana Saffo Bono (DSB) and Nancy M. Young (NMY).  More artwork from members of this community artists association can be found on display at the Lake Saint Louis Community Association Clubhouse, 100 Cognac Court.  Their artwork also is on display at First State Bank on Technology Drive and Cappuccinos on Bryan Road.

Jim Sharkey spoke about Lake Saint Louis Community Association By-Laws changes and the upcoming vote by membership at the Ambassadors morning meeting at the LSL Community Association Clubhouse on January 13, 2012.   Jim was appointed to an ad hoc committee of nine CA members to review the By-Laws beginning back in March 2011.  Proposed changes represent their good work as a committee, public hearings with CA members, and discussions with the CA Board.  The upcoming vote on changes to the By-Laws represent the highest priority items recommended by his committee.  Many of these items deal with spending strategies and authority of the Board.  The suggested changes, approved by the current Board, will increase CA  member participation in decisions, increase Board accountability, and safeguard CA funds.   Jim's committee also spent some time reviewing the CA  Covenants and Restrictions, past Board Resolutions, and the CA  Articles of Incorporation.  More information about the By-Law changes and membership vote may be found on the Community Association website.

Upcoming speakers at our Friday morning meetings:




January 27:  Ralph Sidebottom, Lake Saint Louis Water and Sewer Issues
February 3:  Roula Al-Dahhak, MD, Brain Injuries
February 10:  Eugene Taylor, Midwestern Braille Volunteers
February 17:  Geothermal Energy for your home
February 24:  Robert Wheeler, Wentzville General Motors Plant
March 2:  Cancer Screening
March 9:  Wentzville Rotary Foreign Exchange Program