Leawood Chamber of Commerce Member Memo — November 13, 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, 11:30 at Overland Park Convention Center, 6000 College Blvd, Overland Park, 66211
Cost: $50 for members, $60 for non-members. By clicking on the "Register Online" link below, you agree to the chamber's refund policy as noted at http://www.leawoodchamber.org/refund_policy.cfm. MEMBERS Register by clicking on the link below:

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, Co-owner of Somerset Ridge Vineyard & Winery.

Long time Leawood residents, Cindy and Dennis Reynolds, co-founded Somerset Ridge Vineyard & Winery, a premium artisanal winery located in the rolling hills south of Johnson County. They planted the vineyard in 1998, and have been instrumental in the development of our area as a thriving grape-growing and winemaking hub in the Midwest.

For the last three years, Cindy served as President of Guys' Snacks Corporation, in addition to her duties as co-owner of Somerset. In her role at Guy's Snacks, she focused on building and bringing back a venerable Midwestern brand and gained product placement in thousands of retail grocery stores across the country. She found the lessons of the grocery industry to be relevant to her work at the winery. Somerset has been a growing, thriving business and their wines can be found in more than 60 retail liquor stores in Kansas City, as well as a growing list of independent restaurants. Due to its success, Cindy made the transition to working for Somerset full time.

Currently, Cindy serves as the incoming board chair of the Johnson County Library Foundation, is a member of the Junior League of Kansas City, Mo, and has held board positions with the Kansas City Museum, Children's Therapeutic Learning Center, The American Red Cross and The Family Conservancy. This year she was honored by the Kauffman Foundation as on of the 2009 Kansas City Women Who Mean Business.

Cindy Reynolds Full Bio

Individual tickets are available for this event and Reserved Table Host Sponsorships can be purchased until November 16th. 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, and reserved table sponsorships with 8 admissions are available for $450.

CHAMBER MEMBERS may use the link below to register today!

NON-MEMBERS ARE INVITED TO CONTACT THE CHAMBER OFFICE AT 913-498-1514 TO REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT or send an email to pamelan@leawoodchamber.org.

The reservation deadline for individual tickets is Tuesday, November 25th by 5:00 pm. 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
Saint Luke's South

Event Associates:
American Academy of Family Physicians
Clawson Benefit Concepts - Sun Publications
UMB Bank, n.a. - Walton Construction Company, LLC

— Register Online

After Hours Networking AH091118

Nov. 18, 2009, 5:00 at Sunlight Day Spa / Sunlight Saunas, 7373 W. 107th Street, Overland Park, 66212 — 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. MEMBERS Register by clicking on the link below:

Enjoy networking in a sunny, relaxing environment while sampling Asian cuisine at this month's After Hours event hosted by Sunlight Day Spa/Sunlight Saunas and Sushi House!

Leawood Chamber members, guests, and 'future' Chamber members are invited to join us at this exciting event.

Chamber members use the link below to register today!

NON-MEMBERS ARE INVITED TO CONTACT THE CHAMBER OFFICE AT 913-498-1514 TO REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT or send an email to pamelan@leawoodchamber.org.

Registration deadline is Monday, November 16th by 5:00 pm, so make sure you RSVP today!

Quarterly Member Orientation OR091204

Dec. 4, 2009, 8:00 at Leawood Chamber of Commerce, 1st floor conference room, 4707 W. 135th Street, Leawood, 66224
Cost: Free for Chamber members.

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 Orientation.

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!

Morning Mingling MM091208

Dec. 8, 2009, 8:00 at Security Savings Bank, 15100 Rosewood, Leawood, 66224 — Register Online
Cost: There is no cost to attend for Chamber members. Guests $10 at the door or call Chamber for guest pass. MEMBERS Register by clicking on the link below:

"Save" time in your schedule to attend the last Morning Mingling of 2009, hosted by Security Savings Bank.

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

Chamber members use the link below to register today!

NON-MEMBERS ARE INVITED TO CONTACT THE CHAMBER OFFICE AT 913-498-1514 TO REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT or send an email to pamelan@leawoodchamber.org.

The registration deadline for this event is Friday, December 4th, by 5:00 pm, so make your reservation today!

Ribbon Cutting - Emergent Care Plus RC091208

Dec. 8, 2009, 10:00 at Emergent Care Plus, Parkway Plaza (135th & Roe), 4800 W. 135th Street, Leawood, 66224
Cost: There is no cost to attend this event.

Come join us in welcoming Emergent Care Plus as a new member of the Leawood Chamber and the Leawood business community with a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate their Grand Opening on Tuesday, December 8th. Mayor Dunn will assist us in cutting the ribbon, so make sure you don't miss this exciting event!

Emergent Care Plus is a walk-in urgent care clinic. Visit their web site at www.emergentcareplus.com for more information

Leawood Community Events

Galway Homes Collects Coats for City Union Mission

Nov. 13, 2009, 11:00am at Galway Home, 9825 Overbrook Road, Leawood, 66206
Contact: Karen Goodson – karen.galway@yahoo.com 913-217-8969

Galway Homes is collecting Men's, Women's and Children's gently used coats, hats, and gloves for the City Union Mission.

Three drop off dates and time are scheduled:
November 13, 11 am - 1 pm
November 14, 1 - 3 pm
November 17, 5 - 7 pm

Other arrangements can be made if these times do not work for you.

Please call Karen Goodson with Galway Homes at 913-217-8969 with any questions.

Art Show and Reception

Nov. 13, 2009, 5:30pm at M&I Bank, 11301 Nall Avenue, Leawood, 66211
Contact: April Bishop – aprilb@leawood.org 913-339-6700 x157
Cost: Free Weblink: http://leawood.org/news_item.aspx?NewsID=442

Art show features works of Mary Lou McLagan, Robin Richerson, Wayne Rhodus, and Selena Varady.

Entertainment will be provided and light refreshments will be served.

Electronics Recycling Day

Nov. 14, 2009, 8:00am at Parking Lot of The Church of the Resurrection, 13720 Roe (Just south of 135th Street between Nall and Roe), Leawood, 66224

Americans dispose of a multitude of used electronic devices. In fact, 2006 alone saw almost three million tons, or 6 billion pounds, discarded. Electronic items such as computers, TVs, and cell phones frequently contain small, but significant amounts of hazardous or toxic substances such as lead, cadmium, arsenic, and beryllium which can leach out into the environment when disposed of improperly.

Unwanted electronics also contain materials of high value such as gold, copper, and silver which is wasted when the user of the device bypasses recycling and sends the item straight to the trash. Over the past four years Overland Park has sponsored 7 recycling events and netted more than 407,000 pounds of unwanted electronics, including more than 2,800 monitors and 2,250 printers.

This November, the cities of Overland Park, Mission Hills, Leawood, and Prairie Village are teaming up to sponsor another event where you can easily recycle electronics, working or non-working, that you no longer need.

The event will be held
Saturday, November 14th
8:00 am to 2:00 pm
In the parking lot of The Church of the Resurrection located just south of 135 ... (go to www.leawoodchamber.org for more information)

Leawood Chamber Lunch Special at Tannahs

Nov. 17, 2009, 11:00am at Tannahs, 5041 W. 135th St, Leawood, 66224
Contact: Nathan Tannahill – nathan@tannahs.com 913-681-2255
Weblink: http://www.tannahs.com

Leawood Chamber - You're Invited!

Tannahs is offering a terrific lunch special on Tuesday, November 17th from 11 am - 1 pm. Visit the Chamber's Member MarketPlace at http://www.leawoodchamber.org/view_marketplace.cfm?marketitem_id=151 to view the delicious details!!

Marillac's Enchanted Forest

Nov. 18, 2009, 6:00am at Union Station, 30 W. Pershing Rd., Kansas City, 64108
Contact: Rachel Larsen – rachel.larsen@marillac.org 816-508-3308
Cost: FREE Weblink: http://www.marillac.org/news_events/enchanted_forest.html

Marillac’s Enchanted Forest of beautifully decorated trees and wreaths bedecks Union Station for three weeks during the holiday season. All trees and wreaths are featured in a silent auction November 18 through December 5. Money raised through the auction benefits Marillac and helps heal the broken hearts and spirits of children in the Kansas City area. Don’t miss being a part of this holiday tradition, which draws more than 50,000 spectators each year!

If you are interested in decorating a tree or wreath for the 2009 event, or if you have any questions, please contact Rachel Larsen, at 816.508.3308 or rachel.larsen@marillac.org. See you at the Forest! Learn more about Marillac at http://www.marillac.org

Park Place Pre-Season Party!

Nov. 19, 2009, 6:00pm at Park Place, 117th and Nall, Leawood, 66211
Cost: Free to attend, wine tasting requires donation to Susan G. Komen Foundation. Weblink: http://www.parkplaceleawood.com

Park Place is hosting their first annual Pre-Season Party! Celebrate the start of the holiday season in style at Park Place with great food, live music, wine tastings, gift bags, and a Weekend at Park Place Grand Prize!

The event goes from 6-8 PM and the first 150 attendees to visit all our retailers will receive fabulous gift bags, courtesy of 435 South and Park Place's wonderful merchants.

Each merchant will have a unique, one-night-only discount or promotion, and all merchants will have either food provided by Park Place restaurants, wine tastings, giveaways, or live music! And be sure to bring the guys because CA Men's Fine Grooming will be offering free beverages, chair massages, and shoe-shines.

Check-in will be held at KC Surroundings beginning at 6PM. Each guest will receive a Park Place Punch Card. The first 150 guests to get each retailer to punch their card will receive a free gift-bag! Visit KC Surroundings first to pick up your wine tasting tickets, and to register for the Weekend at Park Place Grand Prize Giveaway! Proceeds from the wine tasting will benefit the Susan G. Komen Foundation. The giveaway for two consists of din ... (go to www.leawoodchamber.org for more information)

SFP Holiday Open House

Nov. 19, 2009, 3:00pm at SFP Office, 11550 Ash, Suite 220, Leawood, 66211
Contact: Jennie Martin – jmartin@sfp.com 913-956-7573
Cost: free Weblink: http://www.sfp.com

SFP will host the Leawood community for an open house with refreshments and a canned food drive prior to the Park Place Pre-Season Party! Please stop by and visit with your neigbors and donate non-perishable food items to a local food bank.

View SFP Holiday Open House Invitation

Marillac's Enchanted Evening

Nov. 20, 2009, 6:00pm at Sheraton Overland Park Hotel, 6100 College Blvd., Overland Park, 66211
Contact: Rachel Larsen – rachel.larsen@marillac.org 816-508-3308
Cost: Purchase tickets online at http://www.enchantedeveningkc.com Weblink: http://www.enchantedeveningkc.com

Co-chairs James and Vicki Mirabile and Eddie and Shimika Kennison cordially invite you to an elegant evening of live and silent auctions, gourmet cuisine, cocktails, and entertainment.

Enchanted Evening is Marillac's largest fundraiser of the year. Money raised benefits Kansas City children with special emotional and behavioral needs. Learn more about Marillac at http://www.marillac.org

News & Announcements

Should Your Organization Become a Leawood Chamber Sponsor in 2010?

Now you may ask yourself, "Why would I want to allocate a portion of my 2010 marketing budget to becoming a 2010 Leawood Chamber annual sponsor or an event sponsor?" 

Besides the fact that as a Leawood Chamber sponsor organization you'd be in the company of many other successful Leawood area businesses, below are some great successes from 2009 that demonstrate how we have invested the funds entrusted to us by our members to achieve some great results that set us apart from many of our peer organizations.

• 2009 membership is up 8%; we now represent over 460 businesses from throughout the region. 
• Continuous growth; over 100 new member businesses have joined in the past 12 months.
• Event participation is up 9%.
• 2009 A Taste of Leawood was a sellout.
• We’ve received recognition in the local press for our continued growth and upbeat networking environment.
• The American Chamber of Commerce executives awarded the Leawood Chamber a top 10 ranking in new member growth for 2008-09.
• Our new Leawood Young Professionals group has created a link for up-and-coming young professionals from Chamber member businesses to connect with other young professionals in our community who may not yet be members. 
• Our regional reach continues to grow. While our name says “Leawood”, our membership includes over 250 businesses that are headquartered outside of Leawood.

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

CARSTAR supports Military Month

CARSTAR HONORS AMERICA’S VETERANS AND ACTIVE DUTY MILITARY WITH NATIONAL MILITARY MONTH CELEBRATION

CARSTAR, Metcalf Offers Military Special Benefits on Veteran’s Day and throughout November!

In November, CARSTAR, Metcalf will honor America’s active duty and military veterans with a special celebration for National Military Month. It will include special offers for military members and unique programs to help soldiers serving their country. CARSTAR, the nation’s largest chain of collision centers, is working with national and local military support groups at more than 60 locations around the country. “As a veteran and long-time supporter of our military, I’m proud to introduce a program at our facilities to help the heroes who serve our country and their families,” said Dick Cross, chairman and CEO, who served for four years as an officer in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War. His military service culminated in a post as a top secret, special intelligence officer on the staff of Admiral Elmo Zumwalt, then the Chief of Naval Operations.

Beginning November 1, military members and their families can visit CARSTAR, Metcalf at 7235 W. 162nd St. in Stilwell to receive special offers from 3M and Hertz. They also can receive free car rental upgrades and gift cards with repair. To receive the benefits, military members and their families just need to show ... (go to www.leawoodchamber.org for more information)

McAuley & Crandall accountant earns CPA certification

Ella Smith, a senior staff accountant with McAuley & Crandall PA, has earned her CPA certification. Smith graduated with a Master of Science in Accounting degree from the University of Missouri-Kansas City in December 2007. She has been with the firm for nearly eight years.

Rebecca Crandall said Smith’s CPA certification will enhance the services of the Overland Park, Kansas, firm. “Ella is our QuickBooks specialist, as well as serving clients in the tax and accounting areas.”

McAuley & Crandall PA is a full-service CPA firm serving clients throughout the Kansas City metropolitan area. The firm provides a wide selection of tax and accounting services with emphasis in individual taxation, retirement planning, small-business tax and accounting, auditing, nonprofit organizations, common interest realty associations, IRS representation and employee benefit plans.

The Leawood Chamber Welcomes its Newest Members

Edward Jones - Grant Messick
2204 W. 125th Street
Leawood, KS  66209
Ph: (913) 515-9126  
grant.messick@edwardjones.com   www.edwardjones.com
Business Category: Financial Services
Assisting individuals and small businesses in their long term financial planning.  A full service investment counseling company.
Referred to the Chamber by: Darlene Campbell, Information Communications Group

Elite Cycling
10673 Mission Road
Leawood, KS  66211
Ph: (913) 648-6277  

RA Sushi Announces Holiday Gift Card Offer

RA Sushi is already getting into the holiday spirit!

Visit the Member MarketPlace to view a great special RA Sushi is offering on gift cards: http://www.leawoodchamber.org/view_marketplace.cfm?marketitem_id=150

It's hard to believe that the holidays are around the corner. Luckily your Leawood Chamber member businesses are sure to make your holiday shopping stress free!

Member Profile

New Beginnings Health Care Center

New Beginnings Health Care Center is a Chiropractic office committed to the improvement of patients
health through the use of chiropractic, nutrition, and acupuncture.

Dr. Lindsey Jaccard focuses on a whole body approach to health care and the prevention of disease.

Dr. Jaccard received a bachelors in Arts and Sciences with a major in Kinesiology from Kansas State University. After earning her bachelors she  moved to St. Louis, MO to attend Logan College of Chiropractic. While attending Logan, Dr. Jaccard became certified in Acupuncture and Applied Kinesiology. She also learned how to do Logan Basic Technique, Gonstead, Cox Flexion distraction. In addition she took classes outside of school to study Total Body Modification & Synergia. After graduating and earning her doctorate degree from Logan, Dr. Jaccard moved back home to Kansas to open her practice.

Dr. Jaccard not only performs a unique form of Chiropractic (Advanced Biostructural Correction), but she also utilizes clinical nutrition, Acupuncture, cold laser, and muscle testing to treat patients as needed.

To learn more about New Beginnings He ... (go to www.leawoodchamber.org for complete profile)

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