Leawood Chamber of Commerce Member Memo — November 21, 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

2008 Annual Meeting-The Spirit of Entrepreneurship AN081202

Dec. 2, 2008, 11:30am at Sheraton Overland Park, 6100 College Blvd., Overland Park, 66211
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 guest speaker is Cliff Illig, Vice Chairman and co-founder of Cerner Corporation & co-owner of the Kansas City Wizards.

This year's Hall of Fame inductees are Peggy Dunn, Mayor of Leawood, and Robert "Bob" Regnier, Chairman, President & CEO of Bank of Blue Valley.

Individual tickets 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 / $60 for non-members.

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

Event Host Sponsors:
CBIZ & Mayer Hoffman McCann P.C. - 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 - Saint Luke's South

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 - UMB Bank - Valley View Bank
Walton Construction Company, LCC

— Register Online

Professional Edge Program PE081203

Dec. 3, 2008, 8:00am 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.

Presenter: Dr. David Perlmutter, professor, William Allen White School of Journalism & Mass Communications

The weblog and other social-interactive media have changed the way a new generation of workers and consumers conceptualizes politics, culture, society and business. This presentation will explore what businesses can do to "blog up" their customer and client communications.

The Bank of Blue Valley is providing coffee & pastries at each event beginning at 7:45 a.m.

The reservation deadline for this event is Monday, December 1st, by 5:00 p.m., so reserve your spot today!

Quarterly Member Orientation OR081205

Dec. 5, 2008, 8:00am 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!

Sponsor: Kyle Krull, PA

Morning Mingling MM081209

Dec. 9, 2008, 8:00am at Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, 7000 West 108th Street, Overland Park, 66211 — Register Online
Cost: There is no cost to attend for Chamber members. Guests $5 at the door or call Chamber for guest pass

It's hard to believe, but the year is drawing to a close. Be sure to join us for our last networking event of 2008!

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. Attendees will also have the opportunity to win some great door prizes.

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

Leawood Community Events

Holiday Open House at Paint Glaze & Fire

Nov. 22, 2008, 9:00am at Paint Glaze and Fire Ceramics & Coffee House, 12683 Metcalf Avenue (127th & Old Metcalf), Overland Park, 66213
Weblink: http://www.paintglazeandfire.com/ns/CalendarDetail.cfm?EventID=230

Stop by Paint Glaze and Fire Ceramics & Coffee House on Saturday, November 22nd for their Holiday Open House!

Everyone will receive a free Holiday Ornament or Dreidel magnet to paint. AND there is NO Studio Fee ALL Day Long!!

Enchanted Evening of Cocktails & Cuisine

Nov. 22, 2008, 5:30pm at Union Station - Kansas City, 30 W Pershing Rd, Kansas City, 64108
Contact: Stacie Cordell – stacie.cordell@marillac.org 816-508-3308
Cost: Visit website for cost and registration info. Weblink: http://marillac.org/news_events/enchanted_evening.html

Marillac’s 16th Annual Enchanted Evening  of Cocktails & Cuisine

November 22nd, 2008 at 5:30 pm

Co-Chairs, Mr. and Mrs. Bret Boeger and Dr. and Mrs. James Mirabile, invite you to attend Marillac’s Enchanted Evening of Cocktails and Cuisine - a kick off to Marillac’s Enchanted Forest.

This elegant affair will be held in the Sprint Festival Plaza at Kansas City’s historic Union Station, and will feature an evening of gourmet food, cocktails, dessert, and live and silent auctions. Sponsorships are still available at various levels. This is a great way to promote your business, impress your clients, treat your family, and do some holiday shopping.

Reserve your tickets today!

Chamber Day at Arrowhead Stadium

Nov. 23, 2008, 9:30am at Arrowhead Stadium,
Contact: B.J. Supple – bsupple@chiefs.nfl.com 816-920-4817
Cost: www.kcchiefs.com/register/chamberday

The Kansas City Chiefs invite you to the 1st Annual Chamber Day being held at Arrowhead Stadium November 23rd as the Chiefs take on the Buffalo Bills.  This is an excellent opportunity to meet with other businesses leaders from around the area, plus get great seats to see your Kansas City Chiefs!  Deadline is November 14th, so order your ticket packages today!

CHAMBER DAY HIGHLIGHTS

~ Join business leaders from area Chambers for a Unique Networking Opportunity
~ Two great packages available including Lower Level Seats
~ Tailgate area exclusively for Chamber members will include light breakfast buffet
~ KC Chiefs Executive discusses the business side of Chiefs Football
~ Door prizes include autographed memorabilia and Chiefs tickets
~ Additional discounted tickets available for friends and family
~ Tickets and Chamber Day Pass will be mailed out to you after the November 14th deadline
~ Already have tickets?  Get your Chamber Day Tent Passes for $15 (tent will be located in Lot M)
 
Please visit www.kcchi ... (go to www.leawoodchamber.org for more information)

Leawood City Hall Lighting Ceremony

Nov. 24, 2008, 6:00pm at Leawood City Hall, 4800 Town Center Drive, Leawood,

Join Mayor Peggy Dunn for holiday caroling, refreshments and FIREWORKS as the City of Leawood kicks off the holiday season and culminates Leawood’s 60th Anniversary by illuminating City Hall during the 11th Annual Holiday Lighting Ceremony.

Performing this year will be The Leawood Singers, the Nativity Star Singers, and the Brookwood Elementary School Choir. The winner of the “name the Parks and Recreation mascot” contest, along with the mascot itself, will help the Mayor flip the switch on the lights of City Hall, at 6:00. This will be followed by a fireworks display and light refreshments will be served in the foyer.

The event is sponsored by Commerce Bank.

For more information please call (913) 339-6700 x158.

News & Announcements

Free Flu Shot Clinic at Shawnee Mission Outpatient Pavilion at Prairie Star Parkway

Protect yourself before the flu season hits at a FREE walk-in flu shot clinic on Saturday, November 22, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., at the Shawnee Mission Outpatient Pavilion at Prairie Star Parkway.

The new facility is located on the southwest corner of K-7 and Prairie Star Parkway in western Lenexa. Free vaccinations will be available for the first 300 individuals at the clinic.

Patients must be 18 years of age to receive a shot and pregnant women should check with their physician before being vaccinated. For more information, call the ASK-A-NURSE Resource Center at 913-676-7777 or logon to http://www.ShawneeMission.org/PrairieStar.

Tie One On For Safety

During November and December, spirits are high, celebrations abound and travel increases on America's roads. Unfortunately, drunk driving is usually on the rise as well. That’s why during the winter holiday season, MADD conducts the Tie One On for Safety (TOOFS) public awareness campaign.

Tie One On for Safety asks Americans to place a MADD ribbon or window decal on their vehicles or tie one to their car keys as a pledge to drive safe, sober and buckled up during the holidays and throughout the year. It also reminds other drivers and passengers to do the same. Our message includes safety belts because they’re the best defense against a drunk driver.

MADD Red Ribbon Campaign provides FREE RIBBONS by e-mailing your wish to participate to tricia.carcopa@madd.org.

SAFEHOME Urgent Need Request

SAFEHOME
Urgent Need Request

Due to an overwhelming demand for Holiday Food Baskets, SAFEHOME needs your help to ensure everyone enjoys a delicious holiday meal. With Thanksgiving less than a week away, donations are greatly needed to fill 41 Holiday Food Baskets. Items needed include:

Turkeys
Boxed Stuffing
Canned Cranberry Sauce
Instant Mashed Potatoes
Corn
Green Beans
Cream of Mushroom Soup
Gravy
Dinner Rolls
Boxed Dessert Mixes

These items are SAFEHOME’s most urgent needs and donations or gift cards to purchase these items are appreciated. If you are interested in donating any of these items, please contact SAFEHOME's Administrative Line at 913-432-9300 to schedule a time to drop off your donation.

Leawood Chamber Member Renewals - October 2008

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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360kc www.360kc.com

Almar Printing, Inc. www.almarprinting.com

Bank Midwest www.bankmw.com

Bank Midwest-OP www.bankmw.com

Bank of Blue Valley www.bankbv.com

Bank of Blue Valley-Leawood www.bankbv.com

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

Cactus Grill 

CCMG www.ccmgpayroll.com

City of Leawood www.leawood.org

Clawson Benefit Concepts www.clawsonbenefits.com

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

Member Profile

Tallgrass Creek

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