The Waynesville-St. Robert Chamber of Commerce Fifth Annual Route 66 Challenge

The fifth annual Waynesville-St. Robert Chamber of Commerce Route 66 Challenge sponsored by Sonic Drive In and Amazon was held on October 15, 2022. The event started at Citizens Bank of the Midwest in Doolittle and ended at The ARK Community and Sports Center; lunch was provided by area restaurants followed by the Awards Ceremony. Fourteen teams traveled the 33 miles of Route 66 in Pulaski County completing "Adventures", "Roadblock" and "Detours". Team #8 "High Hopes, Low Expectations", team members Suzanne Wilber, Danielle Green, Teressa Faber and Tiffany Clutter was the first to cross the finish line with the most points winning the game and receiving $150 in cash, a road sign, Route 66 Challenge car flag, and discounted entry fee for the following year; the team presented a $150 check to the Pulaski County Branch of the NAACP. The Event Charity comes from the Chamber for Good web site and is drawn at the December Chamber Luncheon. Awards were also given to Team #9 "The Bewitched Babes", team members Sherry Swanson, Charlotte Swanson, Mary Bizzle and Marci Macy for "Best Team Theme". Team #8 "High Hopes, Low Expectations" received the "Social Media" award and to Team #10, "Team Aligned", team members Karen Snyder, James Breckenridge, Staci Tomlinson, Chris Wilson and Kiley Wilson, the "Give Back Award", for spending the most in support of shopping local. Team #3, "Babies-R-Us", team members Scott & Kim Tiemann were presented the "Got Kicked on Route 66 Award" for having the most challenges during the event but still completing with a smile.

The event consisted of "Adventures" the teams were required to complete. These Adventures were made possible by our sponsors; Sonic Drive In, Amazon, Security Bank of Pulaski County, Waypoint United Methodist Church, Citizen Bank of the Midwest, Bank of Iberia, Pulaski County Sewer District, Columbia College- Fort Leonard Wood and Waynesville, and Pulaski County Health Center. Along the way there were "Detours" the teams could do for additional points, the detours were sponsored by 44 Waynesville Self Storage, American Family Insurance, City of Waynesville, Pulaski County Tourism Bureau and Visitor Center, Sellers-Sexton Powersports, NextHome Team Ellis, Sign Smart, Splash Designs, TK's Pizza and United Veteran Benefits Agency. The teams were able to attain economic points during the event. All together the teams spent $388.62, shopping local during the event. Teams were provided the opportunity to 'thank' Pulaski County Museum & Historical Society and American Family blessing in a box by making monetary and in-kind donations.

We say "Thank You" to the following businesses for their food/drink donations; Pepsi Bottling Company, Hoppers Pub, Panera Bread, Route 66 Taco & Wing Company, TK's Pizza, and Vidies Catering.

For more information please contact the Waynesville-Saint Robert Chamber of Commerce at (573) 336-5121 between 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

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