The Ambassadors of Lake Saint Louis again will award college scholarships to two deserving high school seniors who live within the city limits of Lake Saint Louis and plan to attend an accredited post-secondary college or university in the state of Missouri during the 2012/2013 academic year.  Each Ambassador scholarship will be $1000 for use during the first year of college.  Selection criteria, in addition to being a college-bound senior from Lake Saint Louis, include the applicant’s academic standing, financial need, community service record, and extracurricular activities.    Wentzville High School students should obtain further instructions and application forms from their academic counselor.  Other area senior students may obtain these materials from a WHS counselor or directly from the Ambassadors (email or call).   The application deadline for this scholarship is Friday, March 9, 2012.

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 24:  Ambassadors new officers and board installation reception
February 27:  LSL/DP Chamber of Commerce Blood Drive
March 11:  Daylight Savings Time Begins
March 12:  LSL City Hall Presentation on Sales Tax Referendum
March 19:  Meet the Candidates Night at the LSLCA Clubhouse
March 20:  First day of Spring
April 3: General Municipal Election Day
April 13:  LSL Community Association Information Night
April 13:  2012 Opening Day at Busch Stadium, Cardinals versus Cubs
July 4:  LSL Fireworks and Music Display
September 29:  LSL Drop-Off Electronics and Appliances Recycle Event
October 6/7:  Lake Saint Louis Oktoberfest (now two days in 2012!)

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.

 Eugene Taylor (right) spoke at the Ambassadors morning meeting at the Lake Saint Louis Community Association Clubhouse on February 10, 2012.   Eugene told us that braille was devised by the French early in the nineteenth century as a code for the military and as a written language for the blind.  Eugene is on the Board and a volunteer for Midwestern Braille Volunteers.  Located in Kirkwood, Missouri, this organization transcribes books and other written material into braille editions for use by visually-impaired students (all ages) and their parents and teachers.  They currently have over 500 books in their inventory.   For more information about Midwestern Braille Volunteers, visit their website.  Pictured with Eugene above is Ambassador Hank Fischer (left). 

Upcoming speakers at our Friday morning meetings:




February 17:  Robert Hoffman, Geothermal Energy for your home
February 24:  John Dansby, Wentzville General Motors Plant
March 2:  Del Moeller, Prostate Cancer Screening
March 9:  Speaker not determined!
March 16:  Gene Pfautsch, Wings of Hope
March 23:  Vance Simpson, United Auto Workers
March 30:  Clarence Lammers, Antique farm engines
April 6:  Good Friday presentation