Leawood Chamber of Commerce Member Memo — October 31, 2008

Upcoming events and news from around the Leawood area.

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Leawood Chamber Events

Coffee - "Morning Mingling After You Vote" MM081104

Nov. 4, 2008, 8:00am at The Grand Court Overland Park, 6101 W. 119th St., Overland Park, 66209
Cost: There is no cost to attend for Chamber members. Guests $5 at the door or call Chamber for guest pass

After exercising your right to vote, celebrate being an American by attending our Morning Mingling event hosted by American Companion Care!

Leawood Chamber members, their guests, and 'future' Chamber members are invited to join us for some great Leawood Chamber networking. A delicious breakfast will be served and attendees will also have the opportunity to win some great door prizes.

The registration deadline for this event is Friday, October 31st by 5:00 pm, so make your reservation today!

— Register Online

Luncheon-Federal Reserve Economist Gordon Sellon GMM081112

Nov. 12, 2008, 11:30am at Leawood South Country Club, 12700 Overbrook Rd., Leawood, 66209
Cost: $20 members (paid in advance), $22 non members.

Where is the economy headed? How will the recent chain of events on Wall Street hurt or help my business? Join us for an informative program featuring Gordon H. Sellon, Jr. from the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City.

Sellon is Senior Vice President and Director of Research at the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City. In this position, Dr. Sellon is the supervising officer for the Economic Research Division, is a member of the Bank's Management Committee, and also serves as an associate economist for the Federal Open Market Committee. At the Bank, he has been engaged in research on topics related to monetary policy, financial markets and institutions, and payments systems and has written articles both for economic journals and for the Bank's Economic Review. A native of Massachusetts, Gordon received a bachelor's degree in economics from Harvard College and a master's and doctorate in economics from the University of Michigan. Before joining the Bank, he taught at the University of Kansas and has also served in visiting positions at the University of Michigan, the University of Kansas, and Grinnell College.

In addition to an insightful program, our newest Chamber members will be presented in our quarterly "Chamber Debut". Each attendee will receive a business card and a description from each business that has joined the Leawood Chamber in the past 90 days.

We will be serving Roasted Pork Tenderloin for lunch. Please contact the Chamber office if you have any special dietary needs.

The reservation deadline for this event is Thursday, November 6th by 5:00 pm, so use the link below to register today!

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Professional Edge Series - Leadership Symposium PE081119

Nov. 19, 2008, 7:30am at KU Edwards Campus, Regnier Hall, 12600 Quivira Road, Overland Park, 66213 — Register Online
Cost: There is no cost to attend this event; however, reservations are required.

Speakers will talk about key leadership issues of today

Schedule:

Networking and breakfast: 7:30 to 8 a.m.
Key Note Session: 8 to 9 a.m.
Session Two: 9:15 to 10:15 a.m.

Topics include:

Key Note: Volunteer leadership in the community
Julie Quirin, Saint Luke's South CEO
Engaging volunteer leaders to meet critical needs is vital for any community. In this session you will learn how volunteering in civic and nonprofit organizations not only provides a feeling of self-fulfillment and a mechanism to "give back" but also provides opportunities for leadership development and individual learning. Participants will be challenged to think critically about their own leadership journey and how volunteer leadership may help them achieve their own career goals.

Session Two, Group A: Leading multiple generations at work
Dr. Bob Clark, Vice Chancellor, KU Edwards Campus
How can you expect to lead multiple generations successfully when the values, experiences, styles of communication, motivations and general world outlook vary dramatically? This presentation will explore the unique natures of each generation and describe leadership approaches that can minimize limitations and maximize the benefits of bridging the gaps among those called Traditionals, Baby Boomers, Gen X'ers and Millenials.

Session Two, Group B: Synergies between leadership and entrepreneurship
Wallace Meyer, Director of Entrepreneurship Programs, KU School of Business
Entrepreneurship drives the economy (entrepreneurial small firms employ over half of all private sector employees); entrepreneurship drives creativity and innovation (entrepreneurial firms produce 14 times more patents per employee than large companies); and entrepreneurship drives wealth (the vast majority of the wealthiest US citizens are entrepreneurs or inherited their wealth from entrepreneurial ancestors). Entrepreneurial leadership is a major contributor to this dominating performance. In this seminar you will learn and practice the entrepreneurial leadership skills which will enable you to accelerate your capabilities and lead your organization (business, family, or golf foursome) to greater performance.

The reservation deadline for this event is Monday, November 17th, by 5:00 p.m., so reserve your spot today!

After Hours Networking AH081119

Nov. 19, 2008, 5:00pm at Bank of Blue Valley - Leawood, 13401 Mission Road, Leawood, 66209 — 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.

Bank on a great evening of socializing at this month's After Hours, hosted by the Bank of Blue Valley!

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

Registration deadline is November 17th.

2008 Annual Meeting-The Spirit of Entrepreneurship AN081202

Dec. 2, 2008, 11:30am at Sheraton Overland Park, 6100 College Blvd., Overland Park, 66211 — Register Online
Cost: $50 for members, $60 for non-members.

Join us in celebrating "The Spirit of Entrepreneurship" at the 2008 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 Cliff Illig, Vice Chiarman and co-founder of Cerner Corporation.

Sponsorship opportunities and reserved tables 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 and $60 for non-members.

The reservation deadline for this event is Tuesday, November 25th by 5:00 pm. Use the link below and register today for this exciting event!

Event Host Sponsors:
CBIZ - Commerce Bank, NA - DEMDACO, Inc.
M&I Bank - Shawnee Mission Medical Center
Sun Publications - Town & Country Bank

Event Patron Sponsors:
Bank of Blue Valley - Discover Vision Centers
Kansas City Power & Light

Event Associates:
Clawson Benefit Concepts - Country Club Bank, N.A.
Heartland Bank - Menorah Medical Center - St. Joseph Medical Center
The Grand Court Overland Park - Brookdale Senior Living
Tide Dry Cleaners - Valley View Bank
Walton Construction Company, LCC

Leawood Community Events

Hillcrest Annual Gala & Auction

Nov. 1, 2008, 6:00pm at Ritz Charles, 9000 W. 137th St, Overland Park, 66221
Contact: Shawn Benson – sbenson@crn.org 816-838-7443
Weblink: http://www.hillcresttransitionalhousing.org

It’s that time again! Hillcrest Transitional Housing of Wyandotte/Johnson County is planning the Annual Gala & Auction – and we would love for you to take part in this fantastic event! Over 350 people are expected to attend this year’s Gala at the Ritz Charles.

Hillcrest Transitional Housing is a 90-day transitional housing program for homeless families. We provide rent and utility-free housing for our families, as well as the majority of their food needs. In return, adults are required to work full-time while attending weekly classes on problem solving, goal setting, life skills, community living, and budgeting. Upon graduation, families are equipped to remain self-sufficient by meeting their financial obligations, developing healthy personal and business relationships, and setting positive goals.

Date:  November 1, 2008
Time:  6:00 pm
Location:  Ritz Charles
           9000 W. 137th St., Overland Park, KS 66221

Tickets by phone:  (816) 694-7849

Tickets also availa ... (go to www.leawoodchamber.org for more information)

The Early Stage Term Sheet Workshop

Nov. 6, 2008, 11:00am at Enterprise Center of Johnson County, 8527 Bluejacket Street, Lenexa, 66214
Contact: Jayne Vehlewald – jvehlewald@ecjc.com 913-438-2282
Cost: See website for event cost. Weblink: http://www.ecjc.com/s/656/index.aspx?sid=656&gid=1&pgid=435&cid=951&ecid=951&crid=0&calpgid=265&calcid=947

Term sheets are an important tool for companies seeking angel funds or venture capital funds.  Yet they are often written in arcane or obscure language.  What’s “Anti-Dilution” and what effect does it have?  In point of fact, the difference between “full ratchet” and weighted average Anti-Dilution can mean millions of dollars to the founders.  That’s real money. In the seminar, you will learn how to navigate term sheet provisions, with a focus on how key deal terms protect and impact the entrepreneur.  Topics covered will include key deal points, how to negotiate to the satisfaction of both parties, and what terms and conditions are commonly used by angel investors in funding early stage ventures.  Please join us for a lively discussion of Term Sheets.

Presented by Mitch Woolery and Stephanie Sharp, attorneys with Kutak Rock LLP.  Mitch Woolery is a partner with Kutak Rock LLP, a national law firm.  He has 21 years experience in representing entrepreneurs and investors in early stage, growth and mature companies.  Mr. Woolery has a law degree from the University of Missouri – Columbia (w ... (go to www.leawoodchamber.org for more information)

Optimizing Your Web Site for Search Engines

Nov. 6, 2008, 10:00am at UMKC Small Business and Technology Department Center, 4747 Troost Avenue, Kansas City, 64110
Contact: UMKC Small Business and Technology Department Center – 813-235-6063
Cost: See registration link.

Why:    During this informative seminar you will learn how to:

• Drive increased traffic to your Website
• Discover how consumers are searching for your products/services
• Learn how to attract more qualified customers
• Identify factors that affect your search engine rankings
• Maximize your bottom line by utilizing search technology

When: Thursday, November 6th
Check-in:  9:30AM
SEO Seminar:  10:00AM – 12:00PM

Where:  UMKC Missouri Small Business and Technology Development Center (SBTDC)
4747 Troost Ave.  Room 114~Kansas City, Missouri  64110

Registration Link:

http://guest.cvent.com/i.aspx?5S,M3,048f7985-95ef-4121-a26a-b766ca9a1183

Questions?

Contact events@networksolutions.com with any inquiries. 

Leawood's 60th Anniversary Celebration

Nov. 7, 2008, 6:30pm at Ironwoods Park Lodge, 147th & Mission, Leawood, 66209
Contact: Alice Hawk – achawk4706@aol.com
Cost: See event web link for event cost. Weblink: http://www.leawood.org/parks/Leawood60th.aspx

Leawood to Kick-off Homecoming Weekend with Anniversary Party

The Leawood 60th Anniversary Committee will host a party to celebrate the city’s 60th anniversary on Friday, November 7, from 6:30-10:30 at the Lodge at Ironwoods Park, 14701 Mission Road, Leawood. A full evening of activities is planned including food, entertainment, music and more.

Bill Elwood of the Leawood Stage Company will provide the vocal entertainment featuring tunes from productions past and comedian Kelly Sisney will follow. Guests are encouraged to dress in their favorite decade for a chance to win prizes for best costume.  A Disc Jockey will provide music from the 1940’s through today and civic groups will display information from their associations throughout the decades.

Heavy hors devours will be served along with spirits and soft drinks.  Table reservations for civic groups, homes associations, or friends are also available.

For more information or to make a reservation, please contact Tonia Morgan at (913) 339-6700, ext. 150.  Reservations are limited to the first 225 people so early reservations are encouraged.

Leawood's 60th Anniversary Parade & After Party

Nov. 8, 2008, 10:00am at 119th & Tomahawk Creek Parkway, North to Leawood City Park, Leawood, 66209
Contact: Gary Flick – gflick@hotmail.com 913-338-0753
Cost: free Weblink: http://www.leawood.org/parks/Leawood60th.aspx

Leawood Hosts Second Homecoming Weekend Event with Parade and After Party

The Leawood 60th Anniversary Committee is pulling out all the stops with an anniversary parade to celebrate 60 sensational years!  The parade will take place along the west side of Tomahawk Creek Parkway and will begin at College Boulevard and end at 117th Street.  Parking and viewing will be available via signage in designated businesses.

The parade, organized by Leawood Lion Gary Flick, will start at 10:00 am on Saturday, November 8th and will feature over 35 parade units including members of the Model A Club, Shriner Motorcycle Units and Clowns, Saddle and Sirloin Club Horse Unit, Boy and Girl Scouts, Leawood Police and Parks and Recreation Mascots, Danceworks, the Blue Valley North Band, current and former elected officials and a fly-over by the KC Ghost Squadron antique airplane club, just to name a few.

At the conclusion of the parade, the event will shift to Park Place, the first development of its kind in Johnson County, embracing the complete lifestyle from living to playing to working and every activity in between. The event will feature face painting ... (go to www.leawoodchamber.org for more information)

The Ice at Park Place Grand Opening!

Nov. 8, 2008, 11:00am at Park Place, 117th and Nall, Leawood,
Cost: See http://destinationparkplace.com/happenings/events Weblink: http://destinationparkplace.com/happenings/events/17

Join us at Park Place as we partner with the City of Leawood to help celebrate both the opening of The Ice at Park Place and Leawood's 60th Anniversary. 

After the Leawood parade Saturday morning, Park Place will host the after parade party.  It will be a day of family fun events with live music including Dino O'Dell at 3 PM, complimentary caricature drawings and face paintings, food vendors, drawings, a chance to meet some of the Leawood parade participants and more! 

The party goes on along Ash Street in Park Place from 11:30 am to 4:30 pm.  Ice Rink is open from 11 am to 11 pm.  See you there!

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)

Board Supports Question 2 on the 11/04 Johnson Co. Ballot

The Johnson County Education Research Triangle is a partnership between Johnson County, the University of Kansas and Kansas State University to create economic stimulus and a higher quality of life with new facilities that provide cancer research, food safety research, animal health, engineering, business, science and technology degrees in Johnson County. 

Proceeds from the 1/8 cent countywide sales tax, estimated to be about $15 million per year, would be divided equally to support a KU Cancer Clinical Research Center in northeast Johnson County; a Business, Engineering, Science and Technology Center at the KU Edwards Campus in Overland Park; and a KSU National Food and Animal Health Institute biotechnology campus in Olathe. It is estimated that the tax will create new jobs and attract new companies to the area; help sustain existing engineering, technology, and animal health companies as well as the companies that support them; and promote the region as a research and development hub, attracting additional R & D funding – in all, an anticipated $1.4 billion in economic impact over the next two decades.

"The Chamber Board of Directors feels this is a unique and important opportunity for Johnson County to invest money that stays right here in our County for the benefit of our residents and our businesses.  Johnson County residents recognize the value of quality education, and have consistently voted for educational excellence in this C ... (go to www.leawoodchamber.org for more information)

The Grand Court Overland Park's 20th Anniversary Celebration

On September 11th The Grand Court Overland Park celebrated its 20th Anniversary with a "Roaring 20's" themed Open House.

To kick off the festivities, members of the Overland Park, Olathe, and Leawood Chambers of Commerce participated in a Ribbon Cutting at the onsite golf course. It was the first time all three Chambers came together for a ribbon cutting celebration!

It was a tremendous event that truly brought the community together - What an exciting way for The Grand Court Overland Park to celebrate 20 years of service to the community!

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Volunteer Celebrates 45 Years of Service & Upcoming 88th Birthday

Volunteer Celebrates 45 Years of Service and Upcoming 88th Birthday

Mother of two and grandmother-of-five Marian Shultz has seen many changes at Menorah Medical Center (MMC) since she started working as a volunteer 45 years ago. She also has her 88th birthday to celebrate soon. Menorah team members celebrated the two special occasions on Wednesday, Oct. 29, at MMC.

Steven D. Wilkinson, Menorah President and CEO said, “It is a fantastic achievement for Marian to have completed 45 years of service with the hospital this year. Words cannot describe how thankful we are to have her. We thank her for all of her dedication, commitment and hard work over the years.”

There aren’t many jobs Schultz hasn’t tried her hand at during her 45 years as a volunteer. She first joined Menorah at the Rockhill Road location in Kansas City, MO and was the President elect of the Menorah Auxiliary Board. As president, she took an active role in moving the hospital from the Rockhill location to the current location at 119th Street; attending every planning meeting related to the move and the opening. Both Schultz’ father and brother were part of the Menorah Board of Directors. She’s done it all, ranging from helping transport patients to various departments, to adding smiles on the children’s faces in pediatrics, to most recently serving as an integral part of the surgery waiting room team ... (go to www.leawoodchamber.org for more information)

Tallgrass Creek Joins Growing Number of Employers Offering On-Site Health Care

Tallgrass Creek, a full-service retirement community in Overland Park, Kansas, is joining a growing number of U.S. workplaces where employees can access free or low-cost health care at a clinic right where they work.

Erickson Retirement Communities, the Baltimore-based developer/manager of Tallgrass Creek and 23 similar communities across the country, is part of a new wave of employers starting to offer on-site employee health clinics as a way to give employees access to convenient, affordable, quality health care while at same time curbing skyrocketing health costs.

Approximately 100 people currently work for Erickson in the Kansas City area, and that number is expected to grow to about 400 within the next 4-6 years. Erickson communities currently employ more than 12,000 people nationally, and that figure is also steadily rising.

According to a 2006-07 survey by the human resource consulting firm Watson Wyatt Worldwide, an estimated 23 percent of large employers (those with at least 1,000 employees) have on-site health clinics. Another 6 percent of these large employers were to add clinics this year. Toyota, Perdue Farms, and Pepsi Bottling Group are among the companies that have recently opened on-site health clinics for their staff.

According to Craig Thorne, M.D., vice president and medical director responsible for employee health and wellness initiatives for Erickson, the company offers both acute and preventative care, including treatment ... (go to www.leawoodchamber.org for more information)

Grand Opening of the Newest Hillcrest Transitional Housing facility

You are invited to the grand opening celebration of the newest Hillcrest Transitional Housing Facility on 9th and Barnett in Kansas City, Kansas.

The celebration will take place December 6th at 10 AM. The facility is located at 851 Barnett, Kansas City, Kansas.

Please come and enjoy live music, holiday snacks, and a walk through of the completed facilities at this festive ribbon cutting event . This expansion will allow Hillcrest to nearly triple their current capacity to serve families in the Wyandotte and Johnson County areas.

Holiday Cards for TLC for Children & Families

 TLC's 2008 Holiday Cards ~ Now On Sale!

"Plaza Splendor" (another spectacular painting by local artist Gil Rumsey) and a TLC youth-designed Thanksgiving card are featured as TLC for Children & Families' 2008 holiday cards.

The cards come with a standard inside sentiment but it can be changed or personalized with your information (including your logo, different colors, electronic signatures, etc.) for an additional amount.

TLC also offers variety packs of 25 cards which include an assortment of past years' Gil Rumsey-designed cards as well as five of his 2008 design. All proceeds benefit the children served by TLC.

For cost and ordering information, please visit http://www.kidstlc.org/giving_cards.html

Kansas City Wizards are in the MLS Playoffs!

The Kansas City Wizards have made the 2008 Major League Soccer Playoffs and have their only home playoff game against the Columbus Crew on Saturday night, November 1st at 7:00 pm.

The game will be played at CommunityAmerica Ballpark near the Legends in Kansas City, Kansas. As a member of the Leawood Chamber of Commerce you can obtain your tickets by calling Mark Naster at (913) 387-3406 and you will receive your group discount rate of $19 Stadium Reserved, $15 Bleacher Reserved, or $12 General Admission.

Whether you are a soccer fan or not, come out and support your local Kansas City team to make the playoffs! It's affordable family-friendly entertainment.

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