Leawood Chamber of Commerce Member Memo — October 16, 2009

Upcoming events and news from around the Leawood area.

Sponsored by United Way at http://www.unitedwaygkc.org/

Leawood Chamber Events

2009 Annual Meeting-The Spirit of Entrepreneurship AN091202

Dec. 2, 2009, 11:30am at Overland Park Convention Center, 6000 College Blvd, Overland Park, 66211
Cost: $50 for members, $60 for non-members.

Join us in celebrating "The Spirit of Entrepreneurship" at the 2009 Leawood Chamber Annual Meeting and Hall of Fame Awards luncheon.

This two hour event is open to the public and provides a way for the Chamber to connect with 300 area business and community leaders. Our scheduled guest speaker is Cindy Reynolds, Owner of Somerset Ridge Vineyard & Winery and President of Guy's Snacks Corporation.

Individual tickets are available for this event. For more information, call the Chamber office at 913-498-1514, or email chamber@leawoodchamber.org. Individual admissions are $50 for Chamber members / $60 for non-members.

The reservation deadline for individual tickets is Tuesday, November 25th by 5:00 pm. Use the link below and register today for this exciting event!
If you make a reservation, do not attend and have not prepaid, we will invoice your organization. Sorry, we are unable to offer refunds for cancellations received after November 25th.

Event Host Sponsors:
CBIZ & Mayer Hoffman McCann P.C. - M&I Bank
Shawnee Mission Medical Center - Town & Country Bank
Town Center Plaza

Event Patron Sponsors:
Bank of Blue Valley - Commerce Bank, N.A.
Country Club Bank, N.A. - DEMDACO, Inc.
Discover Vision Centers - Kansas City Power & Light
The Jewish Community Center - Menorah Medical Center

Event Associates:
Clawson Benefit Concepts - Sun Publications

— Register Online

After Hours Networking AH091021

Oct. 21, 2009, 5:00pm at Roth Distributing Center, 7930 Marshall Drive, Lenexa, 66214 — Register Online
Cost: There is no additional cost for Leawood Chamber Members to attend this event. Guests $10 at the door or call Chamber for guest pass.

See what's "Cooking" at this month's After Hours event! This evening is "designed" to make some great business connections!

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

Registration deadline is Monday, October 19th, by 5:00 pm, so make sure you RSVP today!

Ribbon Cutting-Sweet Life at Grand Court RC091022

Oct. 22, 2009, 4:00pm at The Sweet Life at Grand Court, 12000 Lamar Ave, Overland Park, 66209
Cost: There is no cost to attend this event.

Come join us in welcoming The Sweet Life at Grand Court as a new member of the Leawood Chamber with a joint ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate their Grand Opening on Thursday, October 22nd. Leawood & Overland Park Chamber members will cut the ribbon, so make sure you don't miss this exciting event!

The Sweet Life at Grand Court specializes in Personalized Assisted Living, Rehabilitation & Skilled Nursing, and Alzheimer and Dementia Care. The Sweet Life at Grand Court is a part of the Brookdale Senior Living communites, the nation's largest owner and operator of senior living communities throughout the United States.

Ribbon Cutting-CA Men's Fine Grooming RC091022

Oct. 29, 2009, 4:00pm at CA Men's Fine Grooming, 11544 Ash Street, (Park Place), Leawood, 66211
Cost: There is no cost to attend this event.

Come join us in welcoming CA Men's Fine Grooming as a new member of the Leawood Chamber with a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate their Grand Opening on Thursday, October 22nd. We will cut the ribbon at 4:30 pm, so make sure you don't miss this exciting event!

CA Men's Fine Grooming provides grooming services that are exclusively catered to men. Visit http://www.camensfinegrooming.com for more information.

Education Session - Search Engine Marketing CES091030

Oct. 30, 2009, 8:00am at Town & Country Bank, 1st Floor Conference Room, 4707 W. 135th Street, Leawood, 66224 — Register Online
Cost: $15 for members, $25 for non-members.

Getting found through search engines is becoming increasingly more competitive, complex and expensive. Learn the ins & outs of how search engines list web sites during this presentation by Joe Lieberman, President and Chief Strategist of SPIDERtel, Inc.

Find out what you need to do on your web site to ensure it is prominently found on search engines. Understand what it takes to maintain the highest positioning possible through both free and paid listings.

Joe has been recognized as an industry expert, actively guiding SPIDERtel and their clients through the ever-evolving maze of web marketing tactics, including social marketing opportunities.

The reservation deadline for this event is Wednesday, October 28th, by 5:00 pm. Register today by using the link below!

Morning Mingling MM091103

Nov. 3, 2009, 8:00am at Hereford House, 5001 Town Center Drive, Leawood, 66211 — Register Online
Cost: There is no cost to attend for Chamber members. Guests $10 at the door or call Chamber for guest pass.

Leawood Chamber members, their guests, and 'future' Chamber members are invited to join us for some great Leawood Chamber networking and a continental-style breakfast. Attendees will also have the opportunity to win some super door prizes.

The registration deadline for this event is Friday, October 30th, by 5:00 pm, so make your reservation today!

Leawood Community Events

Pancake Days Fundraiser

Oct. 16, 2009, 11:00am at Oak Room, Leawood Community Center, 4800 Town Center Drive, Leawood, 66211
Contact: Ken Habiger – khabiger1@kc.rr.com 913-897-3435
Cost: Call or email for event cost. Weblink: http://www.leawoodlions.org

Each October the Leawood Lions host a community pancake breakfast that is attended by over 1,000 people. Guests enjoy a delicious all you can eat meal of pancakes, sausages, juice and coffee. This event serves as one of the primary club fundraisers. As with all Lion fundraisers, 100% of the proceeds go to a special benevolence fund which allows the club to partake in many worthy charitable endeavors throughout the year.

This year's Pancake Days will take place on the following dates:
Friday, October 16 from 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Saturday, October 17th from 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Sunday, October 18th from 7:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Be sure to stop by Leawood City Hall's Lower Level Community Room for this terrific community event!  

Johnson County Canvas Fall Arts Crawl

Oct. 16, 2009, 5:00pm at Leawood's local galleries,

It's time for Johnson County's own Art Crawl! 

Be sure to visit three Leawood Chamber galleries that are participating in the crawl:

Eva Reynolds Fine Arts Inc.
4851 W. 134th St.      
Leawood, KS 66209
913-681-8002     

Leawood Fine Art
11843 Roe Avenue
NE Corner of 119th St & Roe (Next to Cactus Grill)
Leawood, Kansas 66223

Park Place Gallery
11560 Ash Street
Leawood, KS 66211
913-469-8001

Also, Leawood Chamber member, Maria Johnson, displays her work at the Prairiebrooke Gallery in Hawthorne Plaza, 119th and Roe (next to Tivol). Prairiebrooke Gallery is also part of the terrific ART CRAWL!

Enjoy Fabulous Art, Music, and Refreshments at all locations!!!

Friday, October 16th
5 - 9 pm

Saturday, October 17th
10 am - 6 pm

Farmer's Market

Oct. 17, 2009, 7:00am at 137th Street, between Antioch & Switzer, Overland Park, 66221
Cost: No charge to come and browse! Weblink: http://www.bluevalleyrec.org/farmers_market.asp

All produce is grown within a 125-mile radius of Overland Park.

Family Fall Festival

Oct. 17, 2009, 1:00pm at Blue Valley Recreation Complex, 137th & Antioch, Overland Park, 66221
Cost: Call for registration and event cost information. Weblink: http://www.bluevalleyrec.org

Packed full of fun and laughter, costumes are encouraged. First 500 kids registered receive a pumpkin and treat bucket! Includes games, hayrides, clowns, refreshments, magician, moonwalk, face painting, petting zoo and more!

Registration deadline 10/16 at noon. Gate registration limited.

St. Joseph Breast Center Hosts Free Seminar

Oct. 20, 2009, 6:00pm at Community Center for Health and Education on the St. Joseph Medical Center campus, I-435 and State Line Road, Kansas City, 64114
Cost: FREE Weblink: http://www.carondelethealth.org

To mark Breast Cancer Awareness Month, St. Joseph Breast Center is hosting a free educational seminar about breast health, Tuesday, October 20, 6-8 p.m. in the Community Center for Health and Education on the St. Joseph Medical Center campus at I-435 and State Line Road.

Breast cancer is the second-most common type of cancer among women in the United States, just behind skin cancer. The odds of a woman getting breast cancer are one in eight, but breast cancer detected early has a five-year survival rate higher than 95 percent. During this free seminar, Richard Kuckelman, MD, radiologist; Lon McCroskey, MD, surgeon: and Larry Geier, MD, oncologist will discuss the latest advances in breast cancer diagnosis and treatment as well as answer questions from attendees.

The physician presentations begin at 6:30, but participants are invited to come early to take advantage of free health screenings including blood pressure checks, blood sugar checks, BMI analysis, bone density and more. In addition, Mammography will be open late that evening to accommodate walk-in appointments (please bring insurance card).

Seating is limited for this free event. Call 816-943-2584 to r ... (go to www.leawoodchamber.org for more information)

Bukaty Companies Power Lunch Seminar

Oct. 21, 2009, 12:00pm at Bukaty Companies, 11221 Roe Ave., Leawood, 66211
Contact: Stephanie Leith – powerlunch@bukaty.com 913-345-0440
Weblink: http://www.bukaty.com

You're invited to...

Bukaty Companies Power Lunch Seminar
Topic: Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) – Understanding Employers Responsibilities

Guest speaker from the Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division

Wednesday, October 21, 2009
12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.

A representative from the Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division will review what employers’ obligations are under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Topics will include:

Minimum wage – Who is covered under the law?
Overtime – When is overtime due? Who is exempt and who is non-exempt?
Child labor – What is the minimum legal age to work? Which hours and occupations are minors allowed to work?
Recordkeeping – What records are required to be kept by employers?

RSVP to Stephanie Leith at 913.345.0440 or e-mail powerlunch@bukaty.com. Lunch will be provided. Seating is limited. Onl ... (go to www.leawoodchamber.org for more information)

KU Edwards Campus Information Session

Oct. 22, 2009, 6:00pm at KU Edwards Campus, Regnier Hall Lobby, 12600 Quivira Rd., Overland Park, 66213
Contact: Christine Hartigan – chartiga@ku.edu 913-897-8548
Cost: FREE Weblink: http://www.iwentback.com

Prospective students are invited to learn about the graduate and undergraduate programs available on the Edwards Campus. Start times begin at 6 p.m. and 7 p.m. FREE GMAT and GRE test prep classes are offered at the 6 p.m. session.

FREE Shred Event

Oct. 23, 2009, 5:00am at Bank of the West, 6263 Nall Avenue, Mission, 66202
Contact: Heather Davis Richards – hrichards@essentialknowledge.com 913-262-1502
Cost: free Weblink: http://www.kansascitysaves.org

Just in time for National Protect Your Identity Week! Over 8 million Americans have their identity stolen each year. Protect yourself. Bring up to 3 boxes to Bank of the West to be securely shredded on site. Brought to you by Kansas City Saves, Essential Knowledge, and Shred Time.

Freaky Fall Fest

Oct. 23, 2009, 5:00pm at Leawood City Park, 10601 Lee Blvd., Leawood, 66211
Contact: Lindsay Youle – lindsayy@leawood.org 913-339-6700 x158
Cost: Free general admission and nominal charge for wristbands for children 14 and under (allows unlimited access to all activities). Weblink: http://www.leawood.org/news_item.aspx?NewsID=440

The City of Leawood Parks and Recreation Department will present the 9th Annual "Freaky Fall Fest", to be held at Leawood City Park (10601 Lee Blvd.) on Friday, October 23 from 5:00-9:00 p.m.

Activities will include inflatables and rides, pumpkin painting, a creepy cake walk, the great pumpkin hunt, face painters, clown/balloon artists and more.

There will also be dancing and costume contests (children 10 and under), Haunted Hayrides (nominal charge per ride, come early to get your ticket) and the 6th Annual "Trunk-or-Treat".

Participants can enjoy food, music and more at this "spooktacular" event! General admission is free and activity wristbands can be purchased for children 14 years and under that will allow unlimited access to all activities (except hayrides).

For more information please call Lindsay Youle at (913) 339-6700 ext. 158.

News & Announcements

PRINTED CHAMBER DIRECTORY UPDATES

Unfortunately, there were two errors in our new Leawood Chamber directory.  Please make the following changes in your 2009-2010 printed Community Resource Guide and Chamber Directory:

Black Widow Enterprises DBA JumpStart Marketing, LLC
Laura Wynn's correct email address is laurawynn@everestkc.net. Please make note of this change on the following pages:
page 36 - Black Widow's main entry
page 60 - Look under "Advertising"
page 86 - Look under "Restaurants/Clubs"
page 90 - Look under "Take Out"
page 93 - Look under "Writers"

Andrea Schloegel, DDS
Dr. Schloegel's correct web site address is http://www.andreasmiles.com. Please make note of this change on the following pages:
page 47 - Dr. Schloegel's main directory listing
page 70 - Look under "Dentists/Dental Labs/Dental Care"

Listings on the Chamber's online member directory are up-to-date.

Now accepting nominations for 2009 Hall of Fame Award Nominations

Each year, the Leawood Chamber of Commerce gives out awards to individuals and/or businesses that have helped the Leawood community in an extraordinary way.  We will recognize these outstanding community builders at the 2009 Annual Meeting Luncheon on December 2nd at the Overland Park Convention Center.

Think about those who have made a difference in our community.  The Chamber wants to recognize these local heroes, but we need the help of our members.  Simply fill out this nomination form and return it to the Chamber office by 5:00 pm on Friday, October 23rd.

Nomination Form

Previous Winners:

2000 - Gold Bank, Marcia Rinehart & William Basore
2001 - Leawood Police & Fire Dept., Gene and Lee Alt & Town Center Plaza
2002 - Heartland Bank, Gene & Peggy Schmidt & Bettie Bridges
2003 - Barbara Unell & Steven L. Anderson
2004 - Donald C. Brain, Jr. & Mary Tearney
2005 - Adam Hamilton & Alice and Mel Hawk
2006 - Sid Mitchell & Bill Ellwood
2007 - Doug Harris & Randy Wiler
2008 - Peggy Dunn & Bob Regnier

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

Sullivan's Steakhouse Invites You to Keep Your "Palate in the Pink"

From now until November 23rd Sullivan's Steakhouse invites you to join them in the fight against breast cancer. For every Susan G. Komen Dinner served Sullivan's will make a donation to Susan G. Koman for the Cure. Enjoy a great meal all while supporting a great cause.

To view the menu visit http://www.sullivansteakhouse.com/menu_full.php?mid=32.

Sullivan's Steakhouse is located in the One Nineteen shopping center, 4501 West 119th Street, Leawood. For additional information, please call 913-345-0800.

The Leawood Chamber Welcomes its Newest Members

CSC
10601 Mission Road # 200
Leawood, KS  66206
Ph: (913) 217-4200 Fax: (913) 217-4212
acook34@csc.com   www.csc.com
Business Category: Business Consultants

Emergent Care Plus
4800 W. 135th Street
Leawood, KS  66224
rkutch@emergentcareplus.com   www.emergentcareplus.com
Business Category: Urgent Care Centers / Clinics & Medical Groups
Walk-in Urgent Care Clinic. Coming to Parkway Plaza, December 2009.

Farmers Insurance - Ken Farrar
11233 Nall Ave., #130
Leawood, KS  66211
Ph: (913) 438-5900 Fax: (913) 438-5903
ken@insuringkansascity.com   www.insuringkansascity.com
Business Category: Insurance - Business & Commercial 
Multi-line insurance sales.

The Jacobs Group
5008 West 131st Street
Leawood, KS  66209
Ph: (913) 706-9453 Fax: (913) 273-0158
Carrie@carriejacobs.com   < ... (go to www.leawoodchamber.org for more information)

Introducing the Jim Mathis School of Photography

The world of photography has changed. More than ever people with little or no background in photography are being asked to be the designated photographer at their office or business. Modern digital cameras allow most people to get acceptable results with very little training.

But to get results suitable for printed material, a web site, or other promotional pieces, better training and instruction is required. Local junior colleges offer introductory courses that can be helpful, but one-on-one coaching by a photography pro is the most effective way to learn quickly. Photography might be compared to a sport such as golf or tennis. A person could just go out and start hitting balls, have fun, and possibly get pretty good. But if they really wanted to be a competent player they should spent time with a golf or tennis pro. It is the same with photography. A person could buy a camera and start taking pictures, but a few days with a photography pro would make the difference between being a snapshooter and professional level photographer.

Jim Mathis has been involved in photography for four decades. He has been in camera sales, presented workshops, owned a custom photo lab, operated a commercial portrait studio, and has authored a book on digital photography. He has now begun the Jim Mathis School of Photography. Though the school will eventually produce instructional material, videos, and workshops, the emphasis will be on one-on-one and small groups. Imagine spendi ... (go to www.leawoodchamber.org for more information)

Local Business Celebrates Milestone Anniversary

This month The Mayer Group celebrates 15 years as an established integrated management solutions firm within the Kansas City Metropolitan area. Owners Ken and Dee Mayer will host a private celebration for their staff.

Congratulations to The Mayer Group!

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