Leawood Chamber of Commerce Member Memo — January 13, 2012

Upcoming events and news from around the Leawood area.

Leawood Chamber Events

Mayor's State of the City Address

Jan. 24, 2012, 11:15am at Ritz Charles Overland Park, 9000 W. 137th Street, Overland Park, 66221
Cost: $35 for members, $45 for non-members. Prepayment is required.

By clicking on the "Register Online" link, you agree to the chamber's refund policy as noted at www.leawoodchamber.org/refund_policy.cfm.

Register by clicking on the link below:

Don't miss the chance to hear Leawood Mayor Peggy Dunn address accomplishments, issues and concerns facing our Leawood community. Join your neighbors and members of the Leawood Chamber of Commerce as we present the 11th Annual Mayor's State of the City Address and Luncheon.

Seating is limited, so make your reservation today. Individual admissions are $35 for Chamber members and $45 for non-members.

Use the Register Online link below and sign up today!

By registering online, you agree to the chamber's refund policy as noted at www.leawoodchamber.org/refund_policy.cfm.

The reservation deadline for this event is Thursday, January 19th by 5:00 p.m. Sorry, we are unable to offer refunds for cancellations received after the reservation deadline.

Event Host Sponsors:
Country Club Bank
CrossFirst Bank
KCP&L
Menorah Medical Center
St. Joseph Medical Center
Saint Luke's South
Shawnee Mission Medical Center
Town Center Plaza

Event Patron Sponsors:
CBIZ & Mayer Hoffman McCann, P.C.
Commerce Bank
DEMDACO, Inc.
Discover Vision Centers
JE Dunn Construction Company
M&I, A Part of BMO Financial Group
Sullivan's Steakhouse

Event Associates:
American Companion Care
Bank of Blue Valley
Clawson Benefits Concepts
DeVry University
UMB Bank, n.a.

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After Hours Networking

Jan. 18, 2012, 05:00pm at Natural Body Spa and Shop, 4431 W. 119th Street, Leawood, 66209 — Register Online
Cost: There is no cost to attend this event.

Members & Non Members use the link below to register:

Start the new year off by pampering yourself at Natural Body & Spa! Plan on enjoying free chair massages and wonderful give-aways!

Leawood Chamber members, their guests, and 'future' Chamber members are invited to join us at our After Hours event.

Use the link below to register today!

If you have trouble registering for this event, please email us at Event Registration Assistance.

Registration deadline is Friday, January 13th, by 5:00 pm, so make sure you RSVP today!

Ribbon Cutting - Grand Court

Jan. 19, 2012, 04:30pm at Grand Court, 6101 W. 119th St., Overland Park, — Register Online
Cost: There is no cost to attend this event.

Come join us in celebrating the new look of the Grand Court Overland Park with a ribbon cutting ceremony.

We will be celebrating their new look and new name. The ribbon cutting ceremony will start at 4:30 PM. Don't miss this exciting event!!

To learn more about Grand Court Overland Park, visit their web site at www.brookdaleliving.com

2012 Legislative Breakfast Series

Jan. 21, 2012, 07:30am at Ritz Charles Overland Park, 9000 W. 137th Street, Overland Park, 66221 — Register Online
Cost: $20 for members, $95 for discount package (includes all 5 events), and $25 for non-members. Prepayment is required.

By clicking on the "Register Online" link, you agree to the chamber's refund policy as noted at www.leawoodchamber.org/refund_policy.cfm.

Register by clicking on the link below:

The Leawood Chamber of Commerce and the Johnson County Public Policy Council will sponsor the Legislative Breakfast Series to enhance the communication and exchange of information between the business community and the Johnson County State legislative delegation. Legislators will be on hand to discuss issues and offer the most current legislative updates.

Featuring:

Speaking:
Senator Ray Merrick
Representatives Greg Smith, Arlen Siegfriend, Owen Donohoe, Kay Wolf

All meetings will be held at the Ritz Charles Overland Park, 9000 West 137th Street, and casual attire is requested. Breakfast will be served promptly at 7:30 a.m.

Breakfast Dates:
Saturday, January 21, 2012, 7:30 a.m.
Saturday, February 18, 2012, 7:30 a.m.
Saturday, March 10, 2012, 7:30 a.m.
Saturday, March 24, 2012, 7:30 a.m.
Saturday, April 21, 2012, 7:30 a.m.

Cost:
$20-Single breakfast for Chamber members
$25-Single breakfast for non-members
$95- Chamber member discount package price for all five breakfasts, when paid by noon on Tuesday, January 17.

Use the Register Online link below and sign up today!

By registering online, you agree to the chamber's refund policy as noted at www.leawoodchamber.org/refund_policy.cfm.

Paid reservations are required in advance.The reservation deadline for this event is Monday, January 18th by 12:00 p.m. Sorry, we are unable to offer refunds for cancellations received after the reservation deadline

Leawood Community Events

Alzheimer's Training Program & Legal Update

Jan. 17, 2012, 8:30am at The Forum of Overland Park, 3501 W. 95th Street, Overland Park, 66206
Contact: Stephen Bright – stephenbright@comfortkeepers.com 913-385-2636
Cost: Call for more information. Weblink: http://www.comfortkeepers.com/JOCO-KS

Steven Bright, and Linda Ahlhelm, RN, will be speaking on the signs and stages of alzheimer's and techniques for effecitive communication. Karen Weber is presenting legal facts for aging patients and their families.

Retirementology

Jan. 17, 2012, 6:00pm at Activity Center, 6545 W. 151st St., Overland Park, 66223
Cost: $10 for residents of BV School District; $13 for non-residents Weblink: http://www.bluevalleyrec.org

For ages 18 and up. The standard approach to retirement isn't working. In this workshop, you'll learn a new approach. Topics include: roadblocks to a successful retirement; how to overcome them; and how to define and create your own retirement.

Cinematic by Marilyn Mahoney

Jan. 17, 2012, 10:00am at Thornhill Gallery, southeast corner of the Avila campus, near 119th Street and Oak in Kansas City, Mo., 11901 Wornall Rd., Kansas City, 64145
Contact: Marci Aylward – marci.aylward@avila.edu 816-501-3653
Cost: Free

Gallery hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Thursday and 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Friday and by appointment. Opening reception, Friday, Jan. 20, 5-8 p.m.

Boomers & Beyond

Jan. 19, 2012, 3:00pm at Greenwood Terrace, 11150 Greenwood Terrace, Lenexa, 66215
Contact: Sheril Herman – sheril@americancompanioncare.com 913-345-9969
Cost: Free, please RSVP

Got Questions - We Have Answers! Meet local experts and bring questions regarding : Aging Safely, Senior Scams, Estate Planning, Etc Plus refreshments & door prizes.

Prospective Student Information Session

Jan. 21, 2012, 9:00am at KU Edwards Campus - 12600 Quivira Rd., Overland Park, KS 66213, 12600 Quivira Rd., Overland Park, 66213
Contact: Christine Hartigan – chartiga@ku.edu 913.897.8400
Cost: Free Weblink: http://www.iwentback.com

Prospective students are invited to learn about the graduate and undergraduate programs available on the Edwards Campus. Free GMAT and GRE test prep classes will be offered at 10:30 a.m.

News & Announcements

Featured Chamber Benefit of the Month - Utilize the Member MarketPlace!

The Chamber wants to ensure that our member businesses make the most of their Chamber membership investment. In order for that happen, it is our job to inform members about all the things the Chamber can assist with in promoting and marketing your business.

Hence, the Chamber will be highlighting one member benefit each month. One of the most popular sayings around the Chamber is, "You will get out of it, as much as you put into it." This proves to be the case time and time again. Read on to find out more about this month's highlighted benefit and make sure you are taking advantage of it!

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Did you know that the Leawood Chamber has a special place where any member can post special offers and/or discounts? This special place is called the “Member MarketPlace.”

Visitors can get to the Member MarketPlace by clicking on the “Special Offers from Members” button located on the left-hand side of any page of www.leawoodchamber.org. Once you have been redirected to the Member MarketPlace page, visitors can either review the offers/discounts that Leawood Chamber members currently have posted, or click the link “MarketPlace submission form” to post your own offer/discount.

A good example of an offer to post would include offering a 20% discount with a purchase of x amount of dollars or more, and so on.

The Chamber not only promotes this advertis ... (go to www.leawoodchamber.org for more information)

Blue Valley schools Honored with Governor’s Achievement Award

Seven Blue Valley schools were recognized with the Governor’s Achievement Award. This award recognizes top performing schools in the state of Kansas. The schools that received the accolade are: Blue River, Heartland, Lakewood, Sunset Ridge and Stilwell elementary schools and Prairie Star and Pleasant Ridge middle schools.

Since the inception of the award six years ago, Blue Valley schools have been honored with 60 Governor’s Achievement Awards. Honored schools must have achieved the Standard of Excellence in both reading and math in 2011, as well as made Adequate Yearly Progress. The schools must also be in the top five percent in the state in both reading and math.

“We are thrilled that our schools have been recognized with this award,” said Superintendent Tom Trigg. “These honors are a reflection of the dedication of our staff and hard work of our students.”

Health Partnership Clinic names Jason Wesco as President & CEO

Health Partnership Clinic has named Jason Wesco as its new President & CEO. Mr. Wesco, who had been Deputy Director at the Kansas Association for the Medically Underserved (KAMU), has extensive experience in safety net clinic operations and is familiar with the needs of underserved populations.

As the Health Partnership Clinic seeks to meet the increasing and ever changing needs of Johnson County, Mr. Wesco will direct these efforts. His start date is January 25.

“The Board of Directors and I are very confident that Jason has not only the operational and strategic skills needed to lead the Health Partnership Clinic, but also a passion for delivering health care services to underserved populations,” stated Kathy Howell, Board Chair.

Before joining Health Partnership Clinic, Mr. Wesco served as Deputy Director at KAMU, where he provided technical and operational assistance for 41 member clinics that include Community Health Centers, primary care clinic and free clinics. Prior to KAMU, he served as Chief Operations Officer at the Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas. During his tenure at the Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas, he assisted in the construction of three clinics, developed a full-service in-house pharmacy and helped to expand the dental program.

At his departure, annual patient visits averaged 75,000. Mr. Wesco holds an M.A. in American Culture Studies from Bowling Green State University and a B.S. in Am ... (go to www.leawoodchamber.org for more information)

Here We Grow Again!

Go First Class and we'll pay you! Celebrating our 20th year in business and completing the best year in our company history, Great Getaways Travel, has an opening for an assistant to one of our top producers.

Learn to advise our upscale clients on creating their next vacation experience-beaches, city stays, cruises, family reunions, destination weddings, honeymoons, safaris, and adventures. You will create custom vacations all over the world---with an emphasis on Hawaii, Italy, France, UK, Australia, New Zealand, Africa and China. You will also develop new relationships and convert these prospects into trusted clients and friends.

Responsibility for creating itineraries, working with vendors, assembling necessary documents, participating in seminars, webinars, and conferences, are a given. Relish in the opportunity for paid educational travel after one year's employment, enjoy health and dental insurance, ample vacation and personal time.

Isn't it time to follow your passion? At Great Getaways you are not an "agent". With our support and exceptional training opportunities, you can create a career as a true professional, as a trusted Travel Advisor helping turn people's dreams into reality.

Ready to follow your passion? Join us today.

... (go to www.leawoodchamber.org for more information)

JCCC Co-Hosts Manufacturing Round Table

Johnson County Community College will co-host a round-table discussion on manufacturing to gather input for the Kansas Manufacturing Strategic Plan.  

The meeting will be from 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 31, in the Capitol Federal Conference Center, Regnier Center.

The plan is being developed by Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback’s office, and the meetings will gather information for creation of that plan. Leaders in Kansas manufacturing have been invited to attend.

The JCCC meeting is the second of a series of meetings being conducted across the state as part of the larger National Governor’s Association Policy Academy Round Tables. The first round-table discussion was Dec. 12 at Wichita State University. Approximately 80 people attended that event.

Co-hosts of the JCCC event are the Mid-America Manufacturing Technology Center and the Olathe (Kan.) Chamber of Commerce.

For more information, contact Randy Winchester, program director, corporate outreach and strategic partnerships, at 913-469-8500 ext. 3430 or rwinches@jccc.edu.

The Ice at Park Place has New Winter Hours

The Ice at Park Place has new winter hours through February 20th!

Monday-Thursday: Closed
Friday-Saturday:  11AM to 10PM
Sunday: Noon-8PM

The Ice will be OPEN all day Monday, January 16th!
For more information, click here, or call 913.663.2070.

Free FLU Shot with Canned Good(s)

In efforts to support local families in need this winter season, Emergent Care Plus of Lee’s Summit and Leawood are offering a FREE flu shot in exchange for a canned good(s). This offer is good at both locations of Emergent Care Plus, while supplies last.

The goal is to raise 1,000 nonperishable items to donate to local food banks. There is still plenty of time to get vaccinated against the flu. The general influenza season runs yearly from October to May and peaks in February/March. The Centers for Disease Control recommends all greater than 6 months receive a flu shot for protection against influenza.

Emergent Care Plus is conveniently open 8am-8pm daily with extended weekend hours at the Lee’s Summit location 8:00am-10:00pm Fri, Sat and Sun. Both clinics offer medical care for mild to moderate illness and injury, including x-ray, lab and sutures. Walk-ins are welcome and you will always be treated by a physician. 

For information please go to www.emergentcareplus.com.

Leawood Chamber Member Renewals - December 2011

Be sure to consider these businesses when you are shopping for goods and services.

You can learn more about these organizations by visiting the Chamber's Member Directory. There you will find a complete listing of Leawood Chamber members and their contact information.

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77 South
http://www.77south.net/

American Family Insurance-Kathy Wegner Agency
http://www.kathywegner.com/

Bank of Blue Valley
http://www.bankbv.com/

Berger Law Firm, P.A.
http://www.berger-lawfirm.com/

Blue Valley Recreation Commission
http://www.bluevalleyrec.org/

Gaslight Grill
http://www.gaslightgrill.com/

Irish Crystal Company
http://www.irishcrystal.com/

Johnson County Community College
http://www.jccc.edu/

La Bodega
http://www.labodegakc.com/

Longhorn Steakhouse
Shawnee Mission School District Seeks Volunteers

Shawnee Mission is pleased to have been selected as one of two districts to participate in a special YouthFriends mentoring pilot program: “Learning Across Languages”.

Volunteers participating in this school-based mentoring program will spend about one hour each week, typically over lunch, working with an elementary-aged student in the English Language Learners program. The goals of the program are to give mentees an opportunity to build positive relationships with caring adult volunteers, give students additional opportunities to practice their English skills, and help the students feel more connected to their schools and communities.

There are three easy steps to apply: Fill out an application at www.youthfriends.org, consent to a background check, and attend a training session at SMSD.

Get involved and impact the life of a child today. For more information, please contact Rachel Larsen at 913.993.6411 or volunteer@smsd.org.

Member Profile

Town Village Leawood

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Leawood Chamber of Commerce 13451 Briar, Suite 201, Leawood, KS 66209 Web: www.leawoodchamber.org Email: chamber@leawoodchamber.org Voice: 913-498-1514   Fax: 913-491-0134

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