Leawood Chamber of Commerce Member Memo — November 26, 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!
The cost for this event is $50 for members and $60 for non-members. If you make a reservation, do not attend and have not prepaid, we will invoice your organization. Sorry, we are unable to offer refunds for cancellations received after November 25th.
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
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
Girls Night Out at ARTichokes!
Dec. 2, 2008, 6:00pm at
ARTichokes,
10557 Mission Road, Leawood, 66206
Weblink: http://www.artichokeskc.com
Chocolate, wine, shopping and friends.....
It's a holiday shopping party at ARTichokes ~ Don't miss the fun!!
December 4th Opening Reception for Suzanne Sword
Dec. 4, 2008, 5:00pm at
Park Place Gallery of Fine Art,
11560 Ash Street, Leawood,
Contact: Rachelle Craig – 913-469-8001
You are invited to an opening reception for artist, Suzanne Sword featuring her "Twelve Tribes of Israel" paintings in her Windows of the World exhibit.
Thursday, December 4th from 5-9PM
Park Place Gallery of Fine Art
11560 Ash Street
Leawood, KS 66211
913.469.8001
Exhibit will run until December 31st.
News & Announcements
Help Others Remember Your Business in 2009
Is it time to SPOTLIGHT your business??
Are you looking for an opportunity to showcase your business to fellow Chamber members? We have some great, affordable opportunities for you to choose from in 2009:
Member Orientation - $100
This event offers new members an opportunity to hear all the advantages of Chamber membership and gives the host an opportunity to showcase their business.
Benefits of Sponsorship and Open Dates
Morning Mingling - $150
The Morning Mingling events offer members and invited guests an opportunity for informal networking early in the workday and gives the host an opportunity to showcase their business.
Dates available: January 6th, July 7th, August 4th, September 1st, October 6th, November 3rd, & December 8th.
Super Charged Networking Session - $175
Super Charged Networking events include unstructured networking, a short program and then 30 minutes of structured networking.
Benefits of Sponsorship and Open Dates
The non-refundable deposit reserves your date and helps cover a portion of the expenses incurred by the Leawood Chamber of Commerce.
Mark Teahen...Challenge Your Fashion
Join Kansas City Royals Outfielder, Mark Teahen, and other local sports celebrities for an evening of fashion and fun, benefiting the YMCA of Greater Kansas City's Challenger Program for kids with special needs. Proceeds from this event will help build a one-of-a-kind sports complex, complete with a baseball and soccer/flag football field specially designed to remove barriers for kids using wheelchairs and walkers.
Challenge Your Fashion
Kansas City Convention Center
Friday, January 9, 2009
6:00 PM VIP Cocktail Hour with Kansas City Royals Outfielder/YMCA Challenger Baseball Spokesperson, take photos
6:30 PM Cocktail Hour/Silent Auction Begins
7:30 PM Dinner and Fashion Show by Halls, featuring Mark Teahen, Royals Teammates and Alumni, and other local celebrities
8:00 PM Host Presentation and Live Auction
10:30 PM Dance the night away with the Zeros
Don't be left on the sidelines. Check out sponsorship packages and ticket information today. Then, call Michelle Ford at (816) 360-3304 to find out how you can step up to the plate and help out a great cause.
For additional info, please visit http://challengeyourfashion.com.
Chamber Office Closed in Observance of Thanksgiving
The Chamber office will close in observance of Thanksgiving on Thursday, November 27 and Friday, November 28, 2008.
In case of an emergency, please call 913-645-8237, and your call will be returned as quickly as possible.
5th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Legacy & Scholarship Award Banquet
INVITATION
5th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Legacy and
Scholarship Award Banquet
Honoring Mr. Leonard Zeskind and Student Scholarship Award Winners
Monday, January 19, 2008
Doubletree Hotel (10100 College Boulevard)
Social – 5:30 p.m. Dinner – 6:00 p.m. Program – 7:00 p.m.
The Martin Luther King, Jr. Legacy and Scholarship Award Committee, along with the Olathe Kansas Branch of the NAACP, is excited to announce its’ fifth annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Legacy and Scholarship Award Banquet. This is the largest Martin Luther King, Jr. celebration in Johnson County.
This year’s Legacy Award recipient is Mr. Leonard Zeskind, a write, researcher, and expert resource on racist and anti-Semitic groups. For more than twenty years, he has worked to monitor Klan, neo-Nazi, and other white supremacist activity and has publicized his findings in America and Europe. He is President of the Institute for Research and Education on Human Rights. He also serves on the Board of Directors of the Jewish Community Relations Bureau/American Jewish Committee.
Throughout the evening, student essay scholarship winners will read their essays honoring Dr. King’s legacy with their poignant thoughts on:
Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr. said that one day he hoped his chil ... (go to www.leawoodchamber.org for more information)
Chamber Board Amends Bylaws
At its November 24 meeting, the Leawood Chamber Board of Directors took action to revise the Chamber Bylaws to increase the number of Directors from 13 to 15.
A complete copy of the bylaws, including the changes that were made, can be found at BYLAWS
NoRTH’s Gift Card Promotion for the Holidays
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Visit http://www.foxrc.com/gift_cards.html to find out more!
Member Profile
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Call our sales office at 913-897-2700 for your free information kit.
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