Leawood Chamber of Commerce Member Memo — October 17, 2008

Upcoming events and news from around the Leawood area.

Sponsored by Shawnee Mission Medical Center at https://www.shawneemission.org/content/view/8638/1486/

Leawood Chamber Events

After Hours Networking "Puttin' on the Ritz" - AH081022

Oct. 22, 2008, 5:00pm at Ritz Charles, 9000 W. 137th Street, Overland Park, 66221 — Register Online
Cost: There is no additional cost for Leawood Chamber Members to attend this event. There may be a nominal charge for guests to attend.

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

The registration deadline is Monday, October 20th, by 5:00 pm, so use the link below and make your reservation today!

House Candidate Forum - Jordan & Moore

Oct. 22, 2008, 11:30am at Sheraton Overland Park Hotel, 6100 College Boulevard, Overland Park,
Cost: $28 members, $35 non members

The Johnson County Public Policy Council and the Kansas City Chamber of Commerce present a candidate forum for 3rd Congressional District of Kansas, featuring U.S. Congressman Dennis Moore (Democrat) and State Senator Nick Jordan (Republican).

Learn more about the candidates and their positions on issues important to you and your business while enjoying a great lunch prepared by the Sheraton Overland Park Hotel.

Check in will begin at 11:30 am followed by lunch and the program from 12:00-1:30 pm.

The cost is $28 for Chamber members and $35 for non-members. A reserved table for 10 is $320. The reservation deadline is Wednesday, October 8th. No reservations will be taken at the door.

Call 913-491-3600 for reservations and additional information.

You may also download and submit the following reservation form:

http://www.leawoodchamber.org/Downloadable%20files/MooreJordanForum.pdf

Seminar - "Cold Calling - To Do or Not To Do" CES081029

Oct. 29, 2008, 8:00am at Town & Country Bank, 1st Floor Conference Room, 4707 W. 135th Street, Leawood, 66224 — Register Online
Cost: $15 for members, $20 for non-members.

Have you ever felt:

Scared to make cold calls?
Worried there is something wrong with you, if you despise making cold calls?
Fearful you will have to make 50 cold calls a day forever?
Frustrated you are not more successful with cold calls?
Angry your other prospecting activities are not eliminating the need to cold call?

Never fear, Leawood Chamber member, Dan Stalp, will help you discover how to become more comfortable making cold calls and how to get better results.

Due to limited seating, reservations are required. The reservation deadline for this event is Monday, October 27th by 5:00 pm, so reserve your spot today!

Leawood Community Events

Pancake Days Fundraiser

Oct. 17, 2008 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 visit website for event costs. Weblink: http://www.leawoodlions.org

Don't miss the Leawood Lions Club's pancake fundraiser! Take part in all you can eat pancakes, sausage, coffee, & juice. The dates and times are listed below:

10/17/2008: 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM,
10/18/2008: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Leawood Fine Art Autumn Art Crawl

Oct. 17, 2008, 5:00pm at Leawood Fine Art, 11843 Roe Avenue, Leawood, 66211
Cost: Free to the Public Weblink: http://www.leawoodfineart.com

Join us for the Opening Reception on Friday Evening, October 17th from 5-9 pm for exciting new works of art, music, and refreshments. We are featuring respected local artist and teacher Robert Quackenbush.

We will also be open on Saturday, October 18th from 10-6 pm for the event. The Autumn Art Crawl will include four area galleries: Prairiebrooke Gallery, The Rice Gallery of Fine Art, Park Place Gallery of Fine Art, and Leawood Fine Art. Please call for additional details or visit our website http://www.leawoodfineart.com

Open Studio & Live Music at ARTichokes!

Oct. 17, 2008, 6:00pm at ARTichokes, 10557 Mission Road (106th & Mission Road), Leawood, 66206
Weblink: http://www.artichokeskc.com/Home002000000.htm

Becky Pashia will be painting in the studio & live music will be provided by Brian Ruskin, guitarist. Don't miss the fun!

National Paint Your Own Pottery Day!

Oct. 18, 2008 at Paint Glaze & Fire Ceramics & Coffee House, 127th & Old Metcalf Avenue, Overland Park,
Cost: For additional cost information, please contact Paint Glaze & Fire. Weblink: http://paintglazeandfire.com/s/Static/Index.htm

Join us Saturday, October 18 as we celebrate NATIONAL Paint Your Own Pottery Day!!!

NO Studio Fee ALL DAY LONG!

THE FIRST 50 PAINTERS WILL GET TO CHOOSE A CEREAL BOWL OR JUMBO MUG TO PAINT - ABSOLUTELY FREE. Come early the 25 cereal bowls and 25 jumbo mugs are sure to go fast!

JOIN US FOR A GREAT DAY OF FAMILY FUN!!!!

"A Little Taste of Asia" - Asian Wedding Cermony

Oct. 18, 2008, 11:00am at Harrahs North Kansas City - Voodoo Lounge, 1 Riverboat Dr, North Kansas City, 64116
Contact: Siew Lau – siewlau2@yahoo.com 913-706-6251
Cost: Call or visit website for event cost. Weblink: https://www.asianchamberkc.com

9 countries performing Asian wedding ceremonies and 13 Asian countries craft booths.

Hawthorne Plaza Women’s Health Fair

Oct. 18, 2008, 2:00pm at Hawthorne Plaza Shopping Center, southwest corner of 119th & Roe, Overland Park, 66209
Cost: FREE Weblink: http://www.HawthornePlazaShopping.com

With savings this big, we thought it’d be wise to have medical assistance standing by.

While you’re indulging in a little Back In The Swing retail therapy at Hawthorne Plaza, experts from Menorah Medical Center will be onsite to administer a healthy dose of medical education. Have a question about breast cancer or other women’s health issues? We’re here to help.

Women’s Health Fair
• Breast Cancer Risk Assessment
• Blood Pressure Reading
• Body Mass Index
• Birthing Center
• Emergency Department
• Other Health Care Educational Materials

Pink Lemonade Stand
This is no ordinary children’s lemonade stand. These brave young girls and boys are serving pink lemonade in honor of their moms who have survived breast cancer. All proceeds will be donated to Back In The Swing.

World’s Longest Pink Ribbon
Elegantly draped around the center, our pink ribbon (sponsored by Menorah Medical Center) reminds us all of the importance of programs like Back In The Swing. Follow its flowing li ... (go to www.leawoodchamber.org for more information)

Family Fall Festival

Oct. 18, 2008, 1:00pm at Blue Valley Recreation Complex, 9701 W. 137th St., Overland Park, 66221
Contact: Molly Keehn – mkeehn@bluevalleyrec.org 913.685.6000
Cost: Call or visit website for event cost. Weblink: http://www.bluevalleyrec.org

Come in costume and bring your camera!

First 500 registered receive a pumpkin, photo and treat bucket. Includes games, clowns, horse-drawn hayrides, magician, moonwalk, petting zoo, face painting and more!

News & Announcements

Board Opposed to Changing District Court Judge Selection Process

In response to concerns about the business impact of the proposed changes to the selection of district court judges in Johnson County, the Leawood Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors unanimously voted to adopt a resolution in opposition to the Question 1 proposal appearing on the November 4 ballot.  The ballot proposal would change our current merit based district court judge selection process to one where judicial decisions would be exposed to the potential of being influenced by campaign contributions.

A system where judges are elected like legislators requires them to campaign and seek contributions from the same attorneys they hear cases from, creating the very real potential for bias and conflicts of interest.  According to Leawood Chamber Board of Directors Chair, Tom Robinett, “Imagine your company is being sued, and your attorney leans over to you in the court room and says he is really sorry, but he supported the judge’s opponent in the last election.” Judges would also have to spend time away from hearing cases in our already over-burdened judicial system to make public appearances to campaign and attend fund-raising events. 

A change to partisan elections could have a tendency to force judicial candidates to become political both in their election campaigns and in their consideration of issues and decisions required by them as a judge.  There is also cost to everyone, both in the time and money involved in el ... (go to www.leawoodchamber.org for more information)

"Why the Financial Rescue Package Matters to Your Business"

"Why the Financial Rescue Package Matters to Your Business" by Tom Donohue, President and CEO, U.S. Chamber of Commerce

No one piece of legislation can fix all of the shocks roiling global financial markets, but without Congress' approval of the $700 billion financial rescue package and subsequent action taken by the Treasury, the restoration of confidence and credit in the United States would be delayed even longer. I encourage you to thank your senators and representatives who voted in favor of this important legislation.

In the public debate, the rescue package was framed as a "bailout" for Wall Street. Fortunately, for the sake of our financial future, the members of Congress who voted for the bill saw it for what it really is—a lifeline to capital-starved small businesses and consumers on Main Street and a necessary stimulant for our struggling economy.

The rescue package, once it is implemented, will get credit flowing again so that Main Street businesses can continue or expand production, hire more workers, and purchase more inventory.

Families and consumers should also benefit from the rescue package. The credit crunch has made loans for everything from cars and houses to furnishings and college tuition much harder to come by. Without such investment and consumption, jobs are lost, our standard of living declines, and our economic future is imperiled. This package will help spur consumption, ... (go to www.leawoodchamber.org for more information)

Shawnee Mission Outpatient Pavilion at Prairie Star Parkway Now Open

Western Johnson County’s only advanced health care facility – the Shawnee Mission Outpatient Pavilion at Prairie Star Parkway – is now open for patient care.

Located at 23401 Prairie Star Parkway in western Lenexa, the 79,000-square-foot outpatient facility features a 24/7 Emergency Department, Surgery Center, Imaging Center, Laboratory, Shawnee Mission Primary Care location and offices for physician specialists.

“We are aware of the need for high-level health care services in western Johnson County and are pleased to fill the current void for the residents of western Lenexa and surrounding communities,” said Samuel H. Turner, Sr., SMMC President and CEO. “I am pleased that the area’s growing population will now be able to access Shawnee Mission Medical Center’s health care experts, but in a more convenient location close to home.”

Ground was broken on the $16 million facility in January 2007 and the building opened for patients at noon today. Plans call for a full-service inpatient hospital to be built on the site as community need necessitates, most likely in three to five years.

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

Leawood Fine Art - New Addition

Luci Crenshaw has joined Leawood Fine Art. She will represent the gallery at Leawood Chamber events. Welcome to Luci! We look forward to working with you!

Special Pricing For Leawood Chamber Members

Take advantage of special pricing, available to Leawood Chamber Members only on Thursday, October 23 at Jos. A. Bank in Hawthorne Plaza, 4909 W. 119th.  Follow the link below for complete details.

 Click for Chamber Member Savings

IRONHORSE GOLF CLUBHOUSE AVAILABLE

The IRONHORSE GOLF COURSE CLUBHOUSE is available for holiday parties, corporate gatherings, business meetings and family functions.

Full service catering available. Stop by and check out the newly remodeled clubhouse!!!

Dates still available for this holiday season.

To learn more, contact Christine Salyer at csalyer@orion-mgmt.com or 913-685-4653 x5.

http://www.ironhorsegolf.com/

Nominations Needed!

Martin Luther King Legacy and Scholarship Awards

Preparations are being made for the 5th Annual Martin Luther King Legacy and Scholarship Awards Dinner. As has been their custom, the past Legacy Award Winners will be meeting to give nominations for this year's awards in the following categories:

Legacy Award
Diversity Advocate in Law
Diversity Advocate in Journalism and Media
Diversity Advocate in Community Involvement
Diversity Advocate in Sports

The award criteria is someone, who through their life, has exemplified the teaching of Martin Luther King, that all people are equal and should be judged by their character, not their race, religion, sex, or national origin.

If you wish to nominate someone, email Larry Meeker, last year's Legacy Award winner and chairman of this year's committee, at larrygmeeker@hotmail.com.

This year's student essay topic is:

Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr. said that one day he hoped his children would be judged by their character, not the color of their skin. Taking this statement a step further, and looking at the political arena today, where we had an African-American and a senior citizen running for President, and a woman and white male running for Vice-President, do you think people are finally being judged for their character rather than their race, age, or gender? Please ... (go to www.leawoodchamber.org for more information)

First State Bank & Trust Co. Unveils New Website

Douglas Briggs, Chairman/CEO of First State Bank & Trust Co., announced the launch of their new website.

The website is designed to provide their customers with the same high quality banking experience online as they get in person. The new site is easy to navigate and provides greater convenience for online banking customers.

Check out the new website at www.bankkansas.com.

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