Leawood Chamber of Commerce Member Memo — October 26, 2007

Upcoming events and news from around the Leawood area.

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Leawood Chamber Events

2007 Annual Meeting-The Spirit of Entrepreneurship

Dec. 4, 2007, 11:30am at Overland Park Convention Center, 6000 College Blvd., Overland Park, 66211
Cost: $45 for members, $55 for non-members.

Featuring keynote speaker Dave Kiersznowski, CEO of DEMDACO, Inc. DEMDACO (www.demdaco.com) has quietly become one of the area's fastest growing, entrepreneurial companies, and is ranked as one of the leaders in high quality home accessories.

Now headquartered in Leawood, DEMDACO was founded in 1997. DEMDACO's mission is "to create beautiful gifts and décor that lift the spirit and enhance the home". Perhaps their best-known product line is the "Willow Tree" hand-cared sculptures.

DEMDACO was recognized in 2005 as one of Kansas City's "Best places to Work". Kiersznowski states "The company aims to foster an environment where employees know the concepts of success and integrity aren't mutually exclusive." DEMDACO has been very successful in recruiting and retaining talented artists that help the company grow and expand their product line. DEMDACO provides an employee-friendly environment that supports creativity. Annette Glary, HR director, was recently quoted stating "He (Dave) recognizes that people have lives outside of work. He doesn't just say it. He lives it and delivers it."

You won't want to miss the inspiring story of this innovative Leawood based employer.

Open to the public, this event provides a way for the Chamber to connect area business and community leaders.

Event Host Sponsors:

Commerce Bank - M & I Bank
Shawnee Mission Medical Center -Town & Country Bank

*sponsorship opportunities available

— Register Online

Chamber Education Session

Nov. 1, 2007, 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.

Don't miss this informative session on the ins and outs of networking by Stephen Heiner, the President of Get Smarter Prep! Stephen will cover various networking topics including how to effectively network, different resources to aid in networking, and how to best make use of the "one-on-one" meeting

Presentation is from 8 - 9:30 a.m. with registration, coffee and pastries and general networking beginning at 7:45 a.m.

The registration deadline for this event is Tuesday, October 30th by 5:00 pm.

Morning Mingling

Nov. 6, 2007, 8:00am at Hy-Vee, 12200 State Line Road, Leawood, 66209
Contact: Chamber Staff – chamber@leawoodchamber.org (913) 498-1514 — Register Online
Cost: There is no cost to attend for Chamber members. Guests $5 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 hosted by the State Line Hy-Vee. Attendees will also have the opportunity to win some great door prizes.

There is no cost to attend this event and the reservation deadline is October 31st.

Leawood Community Events

A Celebration & Fundraiser

Oct. 26, 2007, 7:00pm at Paddy O'Quigley's, 11851 Roe Blvd., (119th & Roe), Leawood,
Contact: Laura Davis – laura.designs@hotmail.com 816-886-2960
Cost: For ticket information, call 816-886-2960. All tickets purchased in advance will be entered in a special drawing!

Linda was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer, Mantel Cell Lymphoma. She underwent treatments for 8 months and is now in remission. Linda’s 3 sisters set up a fund to help with the medical bills as she had just opened her business and did not have insurance. Linda and her family continue to face a mountain of medical bills, and our goal is to help in any way we can.

Come join us for a celebration & fundraiser on Linda's Birthday! Elsea Smith Band. There will also be food & drink specials and a silent auction with many great items.

Please make checks payable to:
THE LINDA PARRISH LYMPHOMA FUND
% Laura Davis
2107 S Claremont Ave
Independence, MO 64052
laura.designs@hotmail.com
816-886-2960, 816-260-7095

HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!

Mr. StinkyFeet

Oct. 27, 2007, 11:00am at Country Club Bank, 13451 Briar Street, Leawood, 66209
Contact: Maria Littleworth – mlittleworth@countryclubbank.com 816-360-8616
Cost: FREE and OPEN TO THE PUBLIC, KIDS OF ALL AGES...wear you Halloween costume!

Come sing and dance to the tunes and antics of Jim Cosgrove, Mr. Stinkyfeet....Kid Rocker!

Children should come in costume and be prepared to have fun! For more information, call Maria at (816) 360-8616.

Nerman Museum of Contemporary Art

Oct. 27, 2007, 2:00pm at Nerman Museum of Contemporary Art, 12345 College Blvd, Overland Park, 66210
Cost: Free Weblink: http://www.jccc.edu/museum

Don't miss the exciting grand opening of the Nerman Museum of Contemporary Art at the Johnson County Community College.

Free admission & parking
Refreshments
Hands-on activities
Interactive art experiences

American Red Cross Genevieve Byrne Speaker Series

Oct. 30, 2007, 6:00pm at The Folly Theater, 300 W. 12th Street, Kansas City, 64105
Cost: For ticket information, contact (816) 841-5259 or conklinc@arckc.org

Come support the 8th annual American Red Cross Genevieve Byrne Speaker Series featuring guest speaker George Stephanopoulos. Stephanopoulos is the ABC News Chief Washington Correspondent and the host of ABC's Sunday morning news show, This Week.

Event Schedule:

6 p.m. Benefactor Party
6:30 p.m. Patron Party
8 p.m. Evening Program

The annual Genevieve Byrne Speaker Series is a benefit for the Greater Kansas City Chamber of the American Red Cross and raises funds for local programs and training.

Trick or Treating at CVS

Oct. 31, 2007, 6:00pm at CVS, 11729 Roe Ave, (Next to Hen House in Camelot Court), Leawood,
Contact: David Demaree – 913-345-8404

Join CVS for trick or treating on Halloween! A free picture of your child in costume is included.

News & Announcements

Leawood Chamber Membership Renewals for September 2007

Be sure to consider these 25 businesses when you are shopping for goods and services.

You can learn more about these businesses by following the provided links, or go to http://www.leawoodchamber.org/member_directory.cfm
for a complete listing of Leawood Chamber member businesses and their contact information.

Allied Home Mortgage Capital Corp. http://www.mortgageinahurry.net/
American Companion Care www.americancompanioncare.com
APAC- Kansas, Inc. KC Division http://www.apac.com/
Blue Valley Internal Medicine & Pediatrics http://www.smphysiciansgroup.com/
Cactus Grill
Harry & David http://www.harryanddavid.com/
J.E. Dunn Construction Company http://www.jedunn.com/
Johnson County Wastewater ... (go to www.leawoodchamber.org for more information)

The Myth of Multi-Tasking

Recently, the media has begun to turn it's attention to the harmful effects of a once applauded trait of busy professionals: multitasking. Prior to recent studies in this area, it was commonly thought that the human brain (especially women's brains) were not only capable, but adept at performing more then one task at a time. A person who could "effectively" multitask was heralded as a model employee or business owner; someone who could do massive amounts of work in a short amount of time while thus freeing up time to do even more work.

Current trends in studies of cognition have begun to pull apart this fallacy. Our brains are not truly designed to do more then one task simultaneously. Even though we think we are doing two things at once (talking on the phone while checking email) we are actually switching our attention back and forth between the task. For two seconds we are listening to someone talk, for two seconds we are reading a sentence. However, we don't allow our brains the time to process any of the information we are receiving. The next time you try a task such as this, see how many times you h ... (go to www.leawoodchamber.org for more information)

Today's Caregiver - What to do About Mom or Dad?

You are managing your time pretty well—things are tight and there are activities you would like to add to your schedule, like a Yoga class or a new hobby, but you just can’t juggle one more thing.

But, then something happens that is about to add a huge responsibility to your already overloaded schedule - there is a crisis with your elderly parent or relative. The crisis might involve your mom or dad falling and breaking a hip, rear-ending another driver, getting pneumonia, or wandering away and, this time, he or she can’t find their way back home.

How do you find the time to add one more thing to a schedule that is already full? How do you take time away from your job or taking care of your own children? You are determined to take care of your parent the same way that they took care of you, but how? Feeling overwhelmed - or giving into a meltdown - is not the only alternative.

Don’t get frustrated; get help to deal with this new complex situation. With more than 80 percent of elder care (an average 71 hours a week) provided by family members, an emerging field of geriatric experts known as professional care managers have s ... (go to www.leawoodchamber.org for more information)

October 27th-Kansas City Wizards Playoff Game

Saturday night, October 27th, at 7:30 pm the Kansas City Wizards host Chivas USA in their run to the 2007 MLS Cup.

Group tickets and great seats are still available. Come out and watch the Wizards in person for the last time this year.

Happy Halloween from CocoBolos!

On October 31 starting at 6pm, CoCoBolos will be serving up a complimentary appetizer bar, Tricky Treats for the kids and a Spooktacular cocktail special! KIDS EAT FREE!

Come see the staff decked out in their best Halloween attire and vote for your favorite jack-o-lantern! It will be Un-boo-lievable!

CoCoBolos is located at 5317 W. 151st Street in Leawood (151st & Nall area). For more information, visit their web site or call 913-681-0400!

Member Profile

Johnson County Concierge, LLC

The Johnson County Concierge vision stems from the collaboration of two former Fortune 100 company employees, Debbie Cox & Janice Tetley, who have 29 years combined experience in customer service, relationship management, executive administration, and event planning. It is the company's mission to provide unforgettable service by building relationships on trust and confidentiality. Integrity is what defines them personally and professionally.

Increasing demands on time means a busy lifestyle. Johnson County Concierge is a lifestyle management company offering premier customized concierge services to meet the unique needs of their clients. By letting their to-do lists become the responsibility of Johnson County Concierge, clients are able to live and work more efficiently. Johnson County Concierge does what needs to be done so their clients can focus on what matters most to them! Work on your business instead of on your to-do list, enjoy a guilt-free lunch hour, and get things done even if you are traveling.

If you are overwhelmed by the holiday rush, like to entertain but dread the pr ... (go to www.leawoodchamber.org for complete profile)

Leawood Chamber of Commerce
11300 Tomahawk Creek Parkway #240, Leawood, KS 66211
Web: www.leawoodchamber.org
Email: chamber@leawoodchamber.org
Voice: 913-498-1514 Fax: 913-491-0134

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