Leawood Chamber of Commerce Member Memo — January 14, 2011

Upcoming events and news from around the Leawood area.

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Leawood Chamber Events

2011 Legislative Breakfast Series

Jan. 22, 2011, 7:30 at Ritz Charles Overland Park, 9000 W. 137th Street, Overland Park, 66221
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.

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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: Senator Ray Merrick; Representatives Barbara Bollier, Charlotte O’Hara, Arlen Siegfreid, Greg Smith

Speaker Schedule to be announced, and is subject to change.

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 22, 2011, 7:30 a.m.
Saturday, February 26, 2011, 7:30 a.m.
Saturday, March 12, 2011, 7:30 a.m.
Saturday, March 26, 2011, 7:30 a.m.
Saturday, April 16, 2011, 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 18.

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

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Membership Luncheon & Debut - Brewing Business Success

Feb. 8, 2011, 11:15 at Ritz Charles Overland Park, Inc., Salon F (East Side), 9000 W. 137th Street, Overland Park, 66221
Cost: $25 members, $35 non members (paid in advance).

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

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Boulevard Brewing Company President, John McDonald, has been brewing business success since he founded the business in 1989.

Boulevard is the 2nd largest brewery in Missouri and has grown in double digits every year and maintained a strong reputation since it opened. John will tell you that a great business mind is not what has enabled the company to flourish. Vision, integrity, passion, determination, patience and the ability to attract outstanding people by inspiring them to have a fierce loyalty and dedication to the company is what has driven them to great success.

John embodies the character and culture of the organization he built and still walks through the brewery each morning to greet his employees and discuss the issues of the day.

Join us at this month's membership luncheon to hear John's story of entrepreneurship which led to one of the most prosperous specialty breweries in the United States.

In addition, our newest Chamber members will be presented in our quarterly "Chamber Debut". Attendees will receive a description from each business that has joined the Leawood Chamber in the past 90 days.

Chamber Members: As an added benefit, members will receive via email a spreadsheet with contact information of all the other member attendees at the event. This is another way we're working to make sure the Leawood Chamber is a great networking resource for Chamber members.

Use the Register Online link below and sign up today!

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

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

Don't miss this informative program and the chance to make new business connections! The reservation deadline for this event is Thursday, February 3rd, by 5:00 pm!

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Ribbon Cutting - Northwestern Mutual / RPS Financial Group

Jan. 20, 2011, 9:00 at Northwestern Mutual / RPS Financial Group, (Park Place), 5251 W. 116th Pl. Ste 300, Leawood, 66211
Cost: There is no cost to attend this event.

Come join us in welcoming Northwestern Mutual / RPS Financial Group to the Leawood business community with a ribbon cutting ceremony.

We will be celebrating the Grand Opening of their new location at Park Place. The ribbon cutting ceremony with Mayor Dunn will start at 9:00 am. Don't miss this exciting event!!

Leawood Young Professionals After Hours Networking

Jan. 26, 2011, 5:00 at Bristol Seafood Grill, 5400 W. 119th, Leawood, 66209 — Register Online
Cost: There is no cost to attend this event.

Members & Non Members use the link below to register:

"Sea" what networking connections you can "catch" at this month's Leawood Young Professionals After Hours event hosted by Bristol Seafood Grill!

If you are between the ages of 21 - 39 years old and wish to build your professional network and give back to the community, Leawood Young Professionals is the group for you!

Leawood Chamber members and guests are welcome! There is no cost to attend!

Use the link below to register today!

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



Register today!! Registration deadline is Monday, January 24th by 5:00 pm!

Morning Mingling

Feb. 1, 2011, 8:00 at Emergent Care Plus, 4800 W. 135th Street, Leawood, 66224 — Register Online
Cost: There is no cost to attend this event.

Members & Non Members use the link below to register:

"Walk in" Emergent Care Plus for the opportunity to make some new business connections at this month's Morning Mingling.

Leawood Chamber members, their guests, and 'future' Chamber members are invited to join us for some great Leawood Chamber networking.

Use the link below to register today!

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

The registration deadline for this event is Friday, January 28th, by 5:00 pm, so make your reservation today!

Education-Life & Estate Planning for the Family & Business

Feb. 11, 2011, 8:30 at Country Club Bank - Plaza Parkway, 2nd floor conference room, 13451 Briar Street, Leawood, 66209 — Register Online
Cost: $15 for members, $25 for non-members (paid in advance).

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

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If something unforseen were to happen to you today, would everyone you love and everything you own be okay tomorrow?

At this month's Education Session, Kyle Krull, J.D., CFP will tell people what they should consider when making Life & Estate plans for their faimily and the family business.

Use the Register Online link below and sign up today!

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

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 Wednesday, October 6th by 5:00 pm. Sorry, we are unable to offer refunds for cancellations received after October 6th.

Leawood Community Events

Middle School Dance

Jan. 15, 2011, 7:30pm at 5801 W. 115th Street, Social Hall, Overland Park, 66211
Contact: Samantha Feinberg – samanthaf@jewishkc.org 913-327-8000
Cost: Please see the Event Web Link to view the cost information for this event. Weblink: http://jcckc.org/

Join us for dancing and games with DJ Joel White, a hot chocolate bar,  and prizes. We will welcome donations of non-perishable food items for Harvesters.

Cuisine with Heart – Women’s Heart Culinary Series

Jan. 18, 2011, 10:00am at Saint Luke's South, 12300 Metcalf Ave., Overland Park, 66213
Contact: NurseLine – 816-932-6220
Cost: There is a cost to attend. Call 816-932-6220 for more information. Weblink: http://saintlukeshealthsystem.org

Education and prevention are the best defenses against heart disease in women. This culinary series combines heart health information with guidance on creating heart healthy cuisine to keep you and your family healthy and whole.

Co-sponsored by Saint Luke’s South, Saint Luke’s Muriel I. Kauffman Women’s Heart Center and Johnson County Community College, classes are endorsed by cardiologists and presented by nutritionists.

Each class in the series offers a lecture and separate activity session during which participants prepare a recipe or take a field trip. Learn why dark chocolate and red wine really are heart-healthy foods. Enjoy chocolate tasting and wine sampling and learn about the aroma wheel, which helps identify the different flavors in wine.

Lecture: Tuesday, Jan. 18, 10 - 11:30 a.m., Saint Luke’s South, 12300 Metcalf Ave., Overland Park, Kan.

Activity: Food and wine pairing, Tuesday, Jan. 25, 6 – 7:30 p.m., Saint Luke’s South, 12300 Metcalf Ave., Overland Park, Kan.

KU Edwards Campus Information Session

Jan. 22, 2011, 9:30am at KU Edwards Campus, Regnier Hall Auditorium, 12600 Quivira Rd., Overland Park, 66213
Contact: Christine Hartigan – chartiga@ku.edu 913-897-8548
Cost: FREE Weblink: http://www.iwentback.com

Ever think about going back to school? What would an undergraduate or graduate degree do for you? If you're like most of our students, you have a job, perhaps a family or other interests that keep you on the go.

At KU Edwards Campus, we understand your concerns about being able to balance work with family or personal life. We'll help you return to college with minimum stress.

Why Go Back?
According to recent census data, college graduates on average earn $23,000 more per year than high school graduates. The census also reveals holders of advanced degrees earn an average of 50 percent more per year than their counterparts with bachelor degrees.

Go Ahead - Go Back
What the numbers don't show is how a college degree can improve your lifestyle. It often translates to more responsibility, more frequent promotions and more job satisfaction. At home it means being able to do more for your family in every way.

His & Her Fitness Camp

Jan. 22, 2011, 8:00am at 5328 W 151st St, Leawood, 66224
Contact: Christina Larson – hisandherfitness@hotmail.com 913-206-7645
Cost: Visit web site for event cost and additional details. Weblink: http://hisandherfitness.net/news/index.html

If your New Year's Resolution is to get in the best shape of your life and compete, this camp is for you! These ladies are the ones you see in Oxygen and Shape Magazine. This workshop is going to give you the right foundation to be successful in this sport. They will cover everything from exercising, nutrition, posing, skin care and much more. Check out the His & Her Fitness website listed below for more information.

Life Story in Six Weeks

Feb. 2, 2011 at Oxford Schoolhouse, 14701 Mission Rd., Leawood, 66224
Contact: April Bishop – aprilb@leawood.org 913-339-6700 x157
Cost: For cost per person, visit http://webtrac.leawood.org/

An examined life is an appreciated life. Have you survived life’s ups and downs? Have you recovered from illness, heartbreak or trauma? Have you been to war, lived in a foreign country or raised a family? Have you started a business or lived on a farm?

Whether your life has been smooth sailing or choppy seas, you owe it to yourself and future generations to write about it. Life story writing is fun and life affirming.

Whether you are just starting to write or completing a work in progress, the Life Story Writing Course will provide you with the ideas, tools and support you need.

This six week course will meet each Wednesday beginning February 3rd and run through March 10th in the Historic Oxford Schoolhouse in Ironwoods Park, located at 147th and Mission Road, Leawood, Kansas. Two sessions will be offered at 1:00 to 2:30 p.m. or 6:00 to 7:30 pm.

This one-room schoolhouse was built in 1877 and has been restored to its original appearance. The schoolhouse is heated and comfortably seats 20 adults, so space is limited.

There is a cost for the Life Story Writing Course, which includes a workbook. Information, instruction, sharing and writin ... (go to www.leawoodchamber.org for more information)

News & Announcements

Heartland Habitat JOCO ReStore to Open

The much anticipated opening of the Heartland Habitat for Humanity Johnson County ReStore is Saturday, January 15th. Store hours will be Monday-Friday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., and Sat 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.. You can bring by your donations and/or shop.

Shawnee Mission Urgent Care to Move January 19

MERRIAM, Kan. – Shawnee Mission Urgent Care will close its Oak Park Mall location beginning Monday, January 17 and move one mile north to a new, expanded clinic at 9040 Quivira Road in Lenexa. Urgent Care will be closed Monday, January 17 and Tuesday, January 18 in preparation for this move. The clinic will reopen at its new location near I-35 and Quivira on Wednesday, January 19 at 9 a.m. Shawnee Mission Urgent Care is well known in Johnson County for providing families with quality, immediate care when their regular physician is unavailable. Shared with CorporateCare Lenexa, Shawnee Mission Medical Center’s (SMMC) occupational health network, this convenient location will make it easier for individuals to receive necessary treatment quickly and then get back to their day. Urgent Care will also extend its hours, providing care every day from 9 a.m.-8 p.m., closing only Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.

Although we are closing our Oak Park Mall location, we are certain this move will allow our Board-certified physicians and staff to continue to provide the same quality care Johnson County residents have come to trust in an updated, more efficient clinic,” said Scott Woods, Director of Shawnee Mission Urgent Care. For more information, visit KCUrgentCare.com, or call the ASK-A-NURSE Resource Center at 913-676-7777. About Shawnee Mission Medical Center Shawnee Mission Medical Center (SMMC) is a 445-bed facility with nearly 20,000 inpatient admi ... (go to www.leawoodchamber.org for more information)

Blue Valley Recreation Commissioner Position Opens in South District

Blue Valley School District residents who live in the south district, and are interested in recreation, are invited to apply for the position. Commissioners are appointed by the Blue Valley Board of Education. The application deadline is January 18, 2011, and no previous recreation experience is required. Application and boundary information is available online at www.bluevalleyk12.org/BVRC.

Somerset Ridge Winery Ups Recognition Of Kansas Wines

 Midwest wines are on a roll. In the center of the United States, a new type of crop is taking root: wine grapes. With the passing of the Kansas Farm Winery Act in 1985, the state better known for fields of corn and magical red slippers started down a path to rebuild the once world-famous Midwest grape growing and wine industry. Before Prohibition, most of the wine produced in the US came from Missouri and eastern Kansas. Prohibition devastated the once-thriving industry but in the past 20 years, the region has been reasserting itself in quantity and quality.

Now, Kansas is producing some of the most attractive wines in the country. In only five years – since 2005 – the number of licensed wineries in Kansas has risen from 13 to 25.

Says owner/winemaker Dennis Reynolds: “At Somerset Ridge, we have made it our mission to show the world what Midwestern soil is capable of.” Somerset Ridge Vineyard & Winery, just 20 miles south of the emerging cultural hub of Kansas City, has made one of the best white wines in the nation, as recognized in the 2010 Jefferson Cup Invitational Wine Competition.

The event took place on November 18-19 in Kansas City, Missouri. More than 600 wines had been pre-selected as outstanding examples of viticulture and winemaking in America.

In addition to winning a prestigious Jefferson Cup, Somerset Ridge also garnered gold and silver medals for five other wines. Awarded with a Jefferson Cup in the ... (go to www.leawoodchamber.org for more information)

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