Leawood Chamber of Commerce Member Memo — January 27, 2012

Upcoming events and news from around the Leawood area.

Leawood Chamber Events

Member Briefing

Feb. 3, 2012, 08:30am at Country Club Bank - South Leawood, 2nd floor conference room, 13451 Briar, Leawood, 66209 — Register Online
Cost: Free for Chamber members

Members use the link below to register:

If you are a new representative for an existing Chamber Member or are a representative for a brand new Member, we welcome you to join us for our informative Member Briefing.

This is your chance to meet the staff, representatives from the Board, representatives from the Ambassador Committee and fellow Chamber members. Learn the history of the Chamber and ways to maximize the value of your membership. Enjoy continental breakfast, coffee and conversation!

Please bring your business cards and be prepared to introduce yourself!

Members use the link below to register today!

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

Morning Mingling

Feb. 7, 2012, 08:00am at Sazzy's A Lingerie Boutique & Runways, LLC, 4800 W. 135th Ste. 220 & 230, Leawood, 66224 — Register Online
Cost: There is no cost to attend this event.

Members & Non Members use the link below to register:

This month's Morning Mingling will be held at Sazzy's A Lingerie Boutique & Runways, LLC.

Kick off the new year and see what Sazzy's & Runway's has to offer!

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, February 3rd, by 5:00 pm, so make your reservation today!

Ribbon Cutting - Regus

Feb. 15, 2012, 04:30pm at Regus, 5251 W. 116th Place, Suite 200, Leawood, 66211 — Register Online
Cost: There is no cost to attend this event.

Come join us in celebrating the Grand Opening Celebration of Regus with a ribbon cutting ceremony and party immediately following. Everyone welcome!

We will be celebrating their arrival in Leawood and in Park Place. The ribbon cutting ceremony will begin at 4:30 PM and a celebration party will immediately follow. Don't miss this exciting event!!

To learn more about Regus, visit their web site at www.regus.com

Leawood Community Events

Basic Home Repair Class

Jan. 28, 2012, 9:00am at Activity Center, 6545 W. 151st St., Overland Park, 66223
Cost: $129 Weblink: http://www.bluevalleyrec.org

For ages 18 and up. Learn through guided demonstrations and hands-on activities. Better understand how your home operates. Boxed lunches provided.

Lunar New Year Celebration

Jan. 29, 2012, 6:00pm at Blue Koi, 10581 Mission Road, Leawood, 66206
Contact: Franki Shearer – frankis@leawood.org 913-339-6700 x223
Cost: $25 per person. Cash bar is available. Weblink: http://www.leawood.org/news_item.aspx?NewsID=3244

Please see web link for more information.

Daddy Daughter Date Night

Feb. 4, 2012, 6:30pm at The Lodge at Ironwoods Park, 14701 Mission Road, Leawood, 66211
Contact: Leawood Parks & Recreation – shellyp@leawood.org 913-339-6700 x154
Cost: $60 per couple ($17 each additional daughter) Leawood Resident Discounted Fee: $50 per couple ($12 each additional daughter) Weblink: http://www.leawood.org/parks/daddydaughterdatenight.aspx

Join us for a Super Hero Party at the 12th Annual Daddy Daughter Date Night! Bring Dad and dance the night away dressed as your favorite Super Hero! Event includes: catered dinner & beverages, dancing, a 5"x7" photo, craft & souvenir. Participate in dance competitions and much, much more!

Heartland Habitat JOCO ReStore 1 yr Anniversary

Feb. 4, 2012, 9:00am at JOCO ReStore, 9850 W. 87th Street, Overland Park, 66212
Contact: Mark Naster – mark@heartlandhabitat.org 913-378-5055
Cost: Free Weblink: http://www.heartlandhabitat.org/

To celebrate the 1 year Anniversary of the Heartland Habitat JOCO ReStore there will be in store specials, food, and other surprises

Dino O'Dell Concert

Feb. 4, 2012, 10:00am at Leawood City Hall, 4800 Town Center Drive, Leawood, 66211
Contact: April Bishop – aprilb@leawood.org 913-339-6700 x157
Cost: Free Weblink: http://www.leawood.org/

Dino O'Dell is a children's musician celebrating a Super Saturday CD Launch Party with a free concert for kids of all ages.

News & Announcements

Ralph R. Mingle, M.D., joins Saint Luke’s South Hospital

Family practice physician Ralph R. Mingle, M.D., has joined Saint Luke’s Medical Group – Southridge at 12541 Foster Street in Overland Park.

After spending most of his 20-year career with Shawnee Mission Medical Center, Dr. Mingle brings extensive experience and leadership to the practice. He is board certified through the American Board of Family Medicine.

“It is a joy to provide care for a patient as a child and then watch them grow up happy and healthy,” Dr. Mingle said. “I’m excited to be joining Saint Luke’s and continuing to provide comprehensive, lifetime care for my patients.” 

Dr. Mingle earned his medical degree from the University of Kansas Medical School and completed his family practice residency at Truman Medical Center-East through the University of Missouri-Kansas City. He lives in Prairie Village with his wife and two daughters.

Dr. Mingle’s approach to care centers on providing comprehensive services and treatments to keep patients healthy throughout their lifetimes. He specifically emphasizes preventive health care to help patients with disease states such as diabetes avoid the need for lifelong medications – or to reduce the need for existing medications by getting patients back to health. Dr. Mingle treats patients of all ages, specializing in pediatrics, geriatrics, and the full range of family medicine services.

For more information, visit Baker University Offering a New Health Care Administration Concentration

The Health Care Administration concentration focuses on the critical role of health care administration in one of the nation’s fastest growing and most challenging industries, health care. Students will develop foundational knowledge, skills, and abilities related to leadership and management roles in the American health care industry.

See BU website for course details.

Kansas Legislative Update 01-20-2012

Legislative Report for the Leawood Chamber of Commerce
January 20, 2012
Reported by Bob Vancrum, Consultant

The highlight again this week was the Governor’s tax reform plan.  Details are beginning to emerge.  A fiscal note was agreed to indicating that the Plan would reduce overall revenues by $89 million.  The Legislative Research also indicated the Plan would raise some $88 million in additional taxes from those Kansans earning under $25,000, because of the elimination of the earned income tax credit.  Research also released projections for taxpayers.  It essentially shows that median taxpayer (couple in the $65,000-$70,000 gross income bracket) having itemized deductions would generally pay more under the Governor’s Plan, whereas those who do not itemize would pay less.  It also indicated those with business income both in the middle and upper class would benefit, which is no surprise since the Plan generally exempts non-wage payment of business income. 

The Revenue Secretary and other Governor staff responded vigorously to charges by the Senate Minority Leader that the Governor’s Plan is taking from the poor to give to the rich.  They maintain that all revenues gained from eliminating deductions and credits enjoyed by lower income Kansans are put back into increases in the standard deduction for single heads of household and to direct relief for lower income taxpayers.&nbs ... (go to www.leawoodchamber.org for more information)

Member Profile

Elucidate Real Estate

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