Leawood Chamber of Commerce Member Memo — November 23, 2011
Upcoming events and news from around the Leawood area.
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Leawood Chamber Events
Morning Mingling
Dec. 6, 2011, 08:00am at
Amore Chocolate Pizza Company,
4821 W. 117th Street, Leawood, Chamber Staff 66211
Cost: There is no cost to attend this event.
Members & Non Members use the link below to register:
Leawood Chamber members, guests, and 'future' Chamber members are invited to join us for some great Leawood Chamber networking.
Use the link below to register today!
If you have trouble registering for this event, please email us at Event Registration Assistance.
The registration deadline for this event is Friday, December 2nd, by 5:00 pm, so make your reservation today!
— Register OnlineLeawood Young Professionals After Hours Networking
Nov. 30, 2011, 05:00pm at
Valley View Bank,
11813 Roe Ave., Leawood, Health & Safety 66211 — Register Online
Cost: There is no cost to attend this event.
Members & Non Members use the link below to register:
Join us for some great networking at this month's Leawood Young Professionals After Hours event!
If you are between the ages of 21 - 39 years old and wish to build your professional network and give back to the community, Leawood Young Professionals is the group for you!
Leawood Chamber members and guests are welcome! There is no cost to attend!
Use the link below to register today!
If you have trouble registering for this event, please email us at Event Registration Assistance.
Register today!! Registration deadline is Monday, November 28th by 5:00 pm!
Member Briefing
Dec. 2, 2011, 08:30am at
Country Club Bank - South Leawood,
2nd floor conference room, 13451 Briar, Leawood, Economic Development 66209 — Register Online
Cost: Free for Chamber members
Members use the link below to register:
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 Briefing.
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!
Members use the link below to register today!
If you have trouble registering for this event, please email us at Event Registration Assistance.
KU Edwards Campus Professional Edge Series
Dec. 7, 2011, 08:00am at
KU Edwards Campus, Regnier Hall Auditorium,
12610 Quivira Rd., Overland Park, 66213
Cost: FREE and open to the public. Please RSVP online or by calling (913) 897-8413.
Speaker: Kerry Benson, lecturer, School of Journalism - Social Media: Communicate Like a Human - not a Robot
Individuals who use dated marketing/sales speak and hyperbole when navigating the social media landscape will cause their efforts to fall flat. Kerry Benson will offer ideas for creating effective social media content that keeps communication "social" and engaging.
*Pastries and coffee provided at 7:30 a.m.
Please visit the Web site to register online or contact Ed Foley at (913) 897-8413.
Presenting Sponsor: Burns & McDonnell
Leawood Community Events
The Snow Princess at Amore Chocolate Pizza
Nov. 25, 2011, 10:00am at
Amore @ Town Center,
4821 W 117th Street, Leawood, 66211
Contact: Annette Cook – alcook76@yahoo.com 785-764-0960
Cost: Free admission
Come to Amore Chocolate Pizza and meet the Snow Princess. Bring your camera for a photo, hear a story at the top of each hour and make your own snowflake to decorate the window. Admission is free. Amore will be serving delicious hot and cold drinks and of course our signature chocolate pizzas.
3 tips to surviving the HOLIDAYS with less stress!
Dec. 1, 2011, 7:00pm at
Leawood Town Center Library,
4700 Town Center Dr., Leawood, 66211
Contact: Mona Raglow – mona@mindinmotionkc.com 913-583-0392
Cost: Complimentary community outreach presentation! Weblink: http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07e5abxu4579231c02&llr=iftem6fab
Don't wonder why you're so drained of energy and where the time went at the end of your workday. In this workshop, you'll learn what the mistakes are and leave with a practical way to do something immediately!
Christmas Party at Nevaeh Aveda Concept Salon
Dec. 1, 2011, 6:00pm at
Nevaeh Aveda Concept Salon,
5412 W. 151st Street, Leawood, 66224
Contact: Alexis Roades – nevaeh2008@live.com 913-685-0880
Cost: FREE Weblink: http://www.Nevaeh-Salon.com
December 1st from 6pm to 9pm.
- Scalp and shoulder massages
- Hand treatments
- Holiday gift sets
- 10% off retail
- Complimentary 10 dollar gift certificates with purchase of retail
- Book a color get a complimentary cut on first visit
Breakfast with Santa
Dec. 3, 2011, 8:30am at
The Lodge at Ironwoods Park,
14701 Mission Road, Leawood, 66224
Cost: $11 / Leawood Resident Discount Rate - $9
Children 2 and under are FREE! (registration is required for head count purposes) Weblink: http://www.leawood.org/parks/breakfastwithsanta.aspx
Come spend the morning with Santa and enjoy an all-you-can-eat pancake, sausage, juice and coffee breakfast provided by the Leawood Lions Club.
Get your picture taken with Santa and view it online at www.leawood.org. Pictures will be available to print for FREE from the Leawood website. Pictures will not be given on site.
2 sessions to choose from!
Session 1: 8:30-10:00am
Session 2: 10:30am-12:00pm
Registration Deadline - Wednesday, November 23; 5:00pm
250 particpants per session maximum.
Holiday Traditions on the Prairie
Dec. 3, 2011, 9:30am at
Oxford School House,
Ironwoods Park, 147th and Mission Road, Leawood, 66224
Contact: April Bishop – aprilb@leawood.org 913-339-6700 x157
Cost: Free
Celebrate old-time holiday traditions on the Prairie in the Historic Oxford Schoolhouse. Free and fun for all ages!
ABWA, K. C. Express Network Luncheon
Dec. 20, 2011, 11:20am at
Deer Creek Country Club,
7000 W. 133rd Street, Overland Park, 66209
Contact: Nancy Miller, President Elect – nmiller55@kc.rr.com (913) 599-1155
Cost: $20.00 guest Weblink: http://www.abwakcexpress.org/meetings.html
Do you have a burning desire to succeed? Dan Stalp, Transformational sales coach, networker extraordinaire, author & VP of Sandler Sales Training will speak on “Why People Fail to Influence” on December 20th. Dan will give you the insight you need to achieve your goals. Make your dreams come true. Kindly RSVP @ www.abwakcexpress.org
News & Announcements
Leawood Chamber Announces the 2011 Hall of Fame Award Recipients
The Leawood Chamber of Commerce has officially announced this year’s Hall of Fame award recipients. In the “Individual” category, two nominees were selected for 2011. The winners of this category are Ben Florance of the Leawood Fire Department and Joe Langer, formerly of the Leawood Police Department.
Ben Florance has over 35 years of experience in fire service and was appointed Fire Chief for the City of Leawood Fire Department in March 1996. Chief Florance was re-designated as a Chief Fire Officer by the Commission on Fire Accreditation International. Under Florance’s leadership, the Leawood Fire Department’s Insurance Service Office (ISO) rating has improved twice. His previous assignments include: Operations Chief, Training Chief, Training Officer, firefighter/EMT, and volunteer firefighter. He is a veteran of the Vietnam War and is currently a member of the American Legion Post #360 in Overland Park, KS. Chief Florance has plans to retire in April of 2012.
Joe Langer joined the Leawood Police Department in 1982. Of his 29 years of service, 27 of those were spent in investigations. Tom Robinson of KCP&L says, “His contribution to the safety and welfare of the Leawood community lies in his hard work and ded ... (go to www.leawoodchamber.org for more information)
The Chamber Wishes Everyone a Very Happy Thanksgiving!
We will return all messages and emails when the office reopens on Monday, November 28th.
Leawood Arti Gras
The Leawood Foundation is sponsoring an opening-night gala for this first-ever Leawood juried art show, in association with the Leawood Arts Council. Proceeds will benefit the foundation’s many efforts to add amenities to our community that would not otherwise be funded by tax dollars.
Please join us for entertainment, appetizers and beverages at 6 p.m. Friday, February 24, at Leawood City Hall.
* Visit with exhibiting artists.
* Vote on the King’s Choice Award.
* Purchase featured artworks.
The art show will continue from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. Sponsorships are available. For more information and gala reservations, call 913.339.6700 ext. 157.
B2B Cookie Winner
Our B2B cookie winner for November is Tim Swift with CoreFirst Bank & Trust! By attending a Leawood Chamber event and submitting his business card, Tim was automatically entered into a drawing for a dozen Blue Chip Cookies, compliments of Blue Chip Cookies in Town Center Plaza.
Congratulations, Tim!
Pictured L to R: Doug Spear (Shawnee Mission Medical Center), Brian Schwark (Arvest), Tim Swift (CoreFirst Bank & Trust), Linda Murray (Leawood Chamber of Commerce), Jim Cogswell (Leawood Police Department), Seth Norton (Arvest), Mike McAuley (Red Bridge Church of Christ), Dan Sallee, D.C. (Migraine Relief Chiropractic Center)
Breakfast with Santa at Yia Yia's
Join us Saturday, December 10th and the 17th from 9 am to 11:30 am for our breakfast buffet. Santa will be there! Avoid the lines at the mall, save the cost of the photo's and take your own here.
The breakfast buffet is $13.95 for adults, and $6.95 for kids (12 and under). Buffet will include: scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, waffles, pancakes, breakfast potatoes, fruit, muffins, cinnamon rolls.
Don't forget to grab your reinideer food on the way out!
Chocolate Fondue Bar Returns at Amore Chocolate Pizza Company
The Chocolate Fondue Bar at Amore Chocolate Pizza Company is coming back Friday Nov 25 & Saturday Nov 26 from 7PM to 10PM. the pice is $9.95 for adults, $5.95 for kids 12 -3, and under 3 are free.
Three kinds of chocolate, Milk, Dark and White. With fruits; strawberries, pineapple, bananas and dried apricots. Dry Dippers; graham crackers, animal crackers, pretzels, marshmellows and more.
Saturday nights feature live music from 8-10PM.
Member Profile
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