Leawood Chamber of Commerce Member Memo — November 20, 2009

Upcoming events and news from around the Leawood area.

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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-founder 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 Reynold's Full Bio

We will also recognize our 2009 Hall of Fame Award Recipients.

Leawood resident Nan Kanter is the director of the Blue Valley Special Olympics Program and the Program Coordinator for Special Populations at the Blue Valley Recreation Commission. She started the Special Olympics at Blue Valley Recreation 21 years ago to provide opportunities for her son Michael when he was younger. When it began in the fall of 1988, there were 10 athletes and one sport. Now the program offers 13 sports and has about 150 athletes participating in at least one sport. The Special Populations program started for those who enjoy activities other than sports.

Leawood resident Dr. James L. Spigarelli recently retired after 38 years at the Midwest Research Institute (MRI). During his first years at MRI, Dr. Spigarelli's research focused on environmental analytical sciences, with an emphasis on chemical agents, their degradation products, and agent demilitarization. He served as President and CEO since 1999, leading the company in becoming a $500 million non-for profit scientific research institute. He also holds many leadership positions in the academic and business communities. 

Individual admissions are $50 for Chamber members / $60 for non-members.

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

KU Edwards Campus Professional Edge Series

Dec. 2, 2009, 7:30 at Regnier Hall, KU Edwards Campus, 12610 Quivira Road, Overland Park, 66213
Cost: No cost to attend. Please RSVP via the web site. For more info: Ed Foley efoley1@ku.edu 913-897-8413 Weblink: http://www.edwardscampus.ku.edu/community/professional_edge.shtml

Social Media Marketing Resources

Dr. Denise Linville, lecturer, William Allen White School of Journalism & Mass Communications

Networking & Breakfast: 7:30 a.m. – 8 a.m.
Presentation: 8 a.m. – 9 a.m.

Few business topics are as hot as the use of social media marketing to forge stronger connections with stakeholders. Dr. Denise Linville will discuss the keys to recent success stories and provide an outline of important resources to improve your organization's social media efforts.

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

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

The Ice at Park Place Grand Opening Celebration!

Nov. 21, 2009, 12:00pm at Park Place, 117th and Nall, Leawood, 66211
Cost: Free to attend, discounted skating from noon-2pm. Weblink: http://www.parkplaceleawood.com

Kick-off the Holiday Season at The Ice Grand Opening Celebration November 21st at Park Place!

The Ice at Park Place, the only outdoor ice rink in Johnson County, will hold its grand opening celebration on Saturday, November 21, 2009 to kick off its second season at Park Place, located at 117th and Nall in Leawood from noon – 2:00 p.m. Radio Disney and the Disney Rockin’ Road Crew will host the two hour event. 

Entertainment includes performances by the Disney Rockin’ Road Crew, the popular Boogie Heads interactive game station, magicians, jugglers, and balloon artists for children to watch in amazement. Face painters will be on site as well for festive painting fun. Goodie bags will ensure that every child leaves with a piece of the fun.

Sample some of the Park Place tastes with a hot chocolate station, courtesy of Ingredient, and gelato samples, courtesy of Paciugo Gelato. 

Free family photos will take place after The Ice celebration, in Bella B’s, the newest tenant and to arrive at Park Place.

FREE ACT Practice Test Nov. 21

Nov. 21, 2009, 9:00am at Blue Valley Recreation Center, 6545 W 151st Street, Overland Park, 66223
Contact: Amy Branton – abranton@collegenannies.com 913-754-3633
Cost: FREE

College Tutors has developed excellent ACT prep programs and are currently offering several FREE ACT prep tests throughout the year where the test will be proctored and an analysis given to the student regarding their scores and a recommended approach to preparing for the exam.

The first one coming up is November 21, 2009. If you or someone you know can benefit from taking the CNT FREE practice test, please call the College Tutors Learning Center at 913-754-3633 to reserve a spot as spaces fill up quickly.

Leawood City Hall Lighting Ceremony

Nov. 23, 2009, 6:00pm at Leawood City Hall, 4800 Town Center Drive, Leawood, 66211
Weblink: http://www.leawood.org/news_item.aspx?NewsID=443

Join Leawood Mayor, Peggy Dunn, for holiday caroling, refreshments, and lights as the City of Leawood kicks off the holiday season by illuminating City Hall during the 12th Annual Holiday Lighting Ceremony.

Performing this year will be the Leawood Singers, the Cure of Ars Honors Choir, the Cure of Ars Handbell Choir, and the Corinth Elementary School Choir.

The Mayor will hit the lights at 6:00 p.m. followed by light refreshments served in the foyer of City Hall.

The event is sponsored by Commerce Bank.

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

News & Announcements

Leawood Chamber Member Renewals - October 2009

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

You can learn more about these businesses by visiting 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.

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Almar Printing, Inc. http://www.almarprinting.com/

American Companion Care http://www.americancompanioncare.com/

Bank Midwest http://www.bankmw.com/

Bank Midwest-OP http://www.bankmw.com/

Bank of Blue Valley-Leawood http://www.bankbv.com/

Blue Valley Schools http://www.bluevalleyk12.org/

Boan & Coneally, CPA's, P.A. http://www.boanandconnealycpa.com/

Citizen's Bank & Trust www.ebankcbt.com/

City of Leawood http://www.leawood.org/

Clawson Benefit Concepts

Cohen McNeile & Pappas, P ... (go to www.leawoodchamber.org for more information)

Let us Help Make your Chamber Event Registration Easier!

If you are a Leawood Chamber member and find that your event login information is a bit difficult to remember, just give us a call at the Chamber office (913-498-1514) or send an email to pamelan@leawoodchamber.org.

We'll be happy to change your login and password to something that is easier to remember.

Shawnee Mission Medical Center's Celebration of Thanksgiving to Feature Selah

In preparation for the upcoming holiday season, Shawnee Mission Medical Center will present the 22nd annual Celebration of Thanksgiving, Saturday, November 21, 3:30 p.m., at New Haven Seventh-day Adventist Church, 8714 Antioch in Overland Park.

Admission is free with the donation of a non-perishable food item to support Harvesters. This year's featured guest artist will be Selah, a five-time Dove Award winner for Inspirational Album of the Year. Other performances will include the Union College Unionaires, UMKC Conservatory of Music Heritage Chorale and the Kansas City Symphony Brass Ensemble. No reservation is required however parking and seating are limited so please plan to arrive early.

Doors will open at 3 p.m. An overflow seating area will be available and will carry a live feed of the concert. For more information, call the ASK-A-NURSE Resource Center at 913-676-7777 or visit http://www.ShawneeMission.org.

Jp Wine Bar & Kitchen to Celebrate 1 Year Anniversary Friday, November 20th

Wine and dine with the staff at Jp Wine Bar & Kitchen Friday, November 20th as they celebrate their one year anniversary!

A Masquerade Gala will be the theme of the evening. Enjoy drink specials throughout the enitre night. Dress to impress - masks are optional.

Walk ins are welcome or for a reservation please call 913.345.9444.

Jp Wine Bar
4311 W. 119th Street
Leawood, KS 66209

Fabulous Holiday Specials at NoRTH

NoRTH Modern Cuisine at the One Nineteen shopping center invites you to stop by and sample their new Wednesday drink menu. Leawood’s hip, new Italian trattoria added this specially-priced drink menu for Wednesdays only. The new menu features a number of NoRTH’s new mixology drinks made with real fruits and vegetables as well as beer and wine.

Also, NoRTH is making holiday gift giving even more merry! Visit the Chamber's Member MaketPlace at http://www.leawoodchamber.org/view_marketplace.cfm?marketitem_id=152 to get the details regarding NoRTH's holiday gift card offer. Enjoy a savings while spreading holiday cheer!

Chamber Office Closed in Observance of Thanksgiving

The Chamber office will close in observance of Thanksgiving on Thursday, November 26th and Friday, November 27th, 2008.

In case of an emergency, please call 913-645-8237, and your call will be returned as quickly as possible.

Member Profile

American Companion Care

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