October/November Newsletter
Help Make the 2022 Auction a Success! Donate an Item!
The SLAA Annual Auction is one of the most popular events each year, thanks to the generosity of our members. This year, we're taking the auction online again - help us make it better than ever by donating an item!

Would your company consider making a donation to support our efforts? Items as varied as gift certificates, complimentary passes or tickets, merchandise, gift baskets, private tours, services and more are sought to create exciting auction items.

A portion of the proceeds from the auction benefit the Carole Moody Scholarship Fund, which is awarded annually to a high school senior or undergraduate college student majoring in a field that contributes to the tourism/hospitality industry.

Donations are being accepted now through Monday, October 31st.
Thank you in advance for your continued support of SLAA!

Special Note About This Year's Auction:
This year's auction will be held virtually and will open on November 7th, and will close at 5:00 pm on November 16th. There will not be an in-person luncheon in November, but stay tuned for details on a holiday mixer.
Featured Attraction: Eckert's Country Store & Farms
The fall and holiday seasons are the perfect time to visit Eckert’s Country Store and Farms in Belleville. They host Ecktoberfest each Saturday and Sunday through October, where folks can pick apples and pumpkins, enjoy live entertainment, and have fun at the children’s carnival. In November, Eckert’s will host Breakfast with Santa on the weekends starting on the 19th and cut-your-own Christmas trees begins on that day as well. While there, make sure to stop by the Cider Shed which opened earlier this year!
Would You Like to Host a SLAA Meeting?
The Saint Louis Attractions Association (SLAA) is seeking members who wish to host the organization's bi-monthly meetings for the 2023 program year. If you are interested in hosting a meeting, please review the Request for Proposal and return via the online form.
Featured Events
Wonderlights Christmas at World Wide Technology Raceway - Pack up the car and take a drive through an amazing holiday lights display at WWT Raceway. Running nightly from November 11th through January 1st, this display features over 1 million LED lights synchronized to music!

Garden Glow at the Missouri Botanical Garden - 2022 marks the 10th year of Garden Glow, and it has certainly become a tradition for thousands of families each holiday season. The display starts on November 19th and is open to visitors through January 7th.

Winter Wonderland at Tilles Park - This year is the 37th Annual Winter Wonderland and is a unique event that offers three ways to experience the lights: walking, driving, and carriage rides. Keep an eye on their website to see what modes of transportation are offered each night!
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