Leawood Chamber of Commerce Member Memo — December 15, 2006

Upcoming events and news from around the Leawood area.

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Leawood Chamber Events

Mayor's State of the City Address

Jan. 16, 2007, 11:30am at The Lodge at Ironwoods Park, 147th and Mission Road, Leawood,
Contact: Chamber Office – chamber@leawoodchamber.org (913) 498-1514
Cost: $28 for members, $30 for non-members. Prepayment is required.

Don't miss the chance to hear Leawood Mayor Peggy Dunn address accomplishments, issues and concerns facing our Leawood community. Join your neighbors and members of the Leawood Chamber of Commerce as we present the Mayor's State of the City Address and Luncheon.

Another big part of the event will be the debut of Leawood's new promotional video that was coordinated by the Leawood Chamber.

Advance registration & payment is required.

— Register Online

Chamber Education Program

Jan. 3, 2007, 8:00am at KU Edwards Campus, Regnier Hall, room 163, 12600 Quivira Road, Overland Park, 66213
Contact: Chamber Office – chamber@leawoodchamber.org 913-498-1514 — Register Online
Cost: There is no cost to attend this event; however, reservations are required.

This presentation, led by Professor Wally Meyer, will discuss what it takes to achieve your business goals by observing the ten critical entrepreneurial success factors. If you are considering an entrepreneurial venture or are already managing your own business, this sixty minute presentation could make the difference between mediocre and meteoric business growth.

Presenter:
Wallace W. Meyer, Jr.
Director of Entrepreneurship Programs
University of Kansas
School of Business

Legislative Luncheon

Jan. 3, 2007, 12:00pm at Hereford House Restaurant, 4801 Town Center Drive, Leawood,
Contact: Chamber Office – chamber@leawoodchamber.org (913) 498-1514 — Register Online
Cost: $22 for members, $25 for non-members. Prepayment is required.

Join us for lunch and conversation with Leawood's State Senators and Representatives before they head up to Topeka for the 2007 legislative session.

The Chamber will present our delegation with our 2007 Legislative Priorities, and then each elected official will give a short presentation on what they feel will be the hot issues in Topeka this session.

Presenting Sponsor: Discover Vision Centers

Morning Mingling

Jan. 9, 2007, 8:00am at Eden Day Spa, 2317 W. 143rd Street, Leawood, 66224
Contact: Chamber Staff – chamber@leawoodchamber.org (913) 498-1514 — Register Online
Cost: There is no additional cost for Leawood Chamber Members to attend this event. There may be a nominal charge for guests to attend, so please contact the Chamber office for more information at 913-498-1514 or email us at chamber@leawoodchamber.org.

Are you stressed after the Holidays? Do you feel like you indulged in too many Holiday treats? If so, you will not want to miss this event!

Leawood Chamber members, their guests, and 'future' Chamber members are invited to join Eden Day Spa and Fitness Quest for some high-quality networking. Enjoy a continental style breakfast, Caribou coffee, networking and door prizes provided by our hosts!

The reservation deadline for this event is January 4th.

After Hours Networking

Jan. 24, 2007, 5:00pm at Cheeseburger In Paradise, 5041 W. 135th Street, Leawood, 66224
Contact: Chamber office – chamber@leawoodchamber.org 913-498-1514 — Register Online
Cost: There is no additional cost for Leawood Chamber Members to attend this event. There may be a nominal charge for guests to attend, so please contact the Chamber office for more information at 913-498-1514 or email us at chamber@leawoodchamber.org.

Escape to Paradise and enjoy networking with Leawood Chamber members and 'future' members in a casual, business-card-friendly social environment. Cheeseburger in Paradise will have great door prizes, food & beverages, and of course the area's best networking. You'll want to be sure to attend!

The reservation deadline for this event is January 22nd.

Leawood Community Events

Get Your Christmas Crustaceans!

Dec. 22, 2006, 10:00am at Solace House, 8012 State Line Rd., Suite 202, Leawood, 66208
Contact: Elizabeth – elizabeth@solacehouse.org 913-341-0318 x355
Cost: $18.00 per live 1.25lb. Maine lobster $32.00 for 2 live 1.25lb. Maine lobsters

Purchase live Maine lobsters for your holiday feasts or give as gifts to friends, family, colleagues, & clients!

Orders are being taken now!

PICK-UP is on Friday, December 22nd from 10:00am - 5:00pm at Solace House, 8012 State Line Rd., Suite 202. You may call in your order or fax it to (913) 341-0319. Please bring a cooler or freeze bag.

ALL PROCEEDS BENEFITING SOLACE HOUSE!

Idiots' Open Golf Tournament

Feb. 10, 2007, 9:00am at Smiley's Golf Course, 10195 Monticello Ter., Lenexa, 66227
Contact: Vicki Rancilio – vrancilio@kchospice.org 816-363-2600
Cost: Registration fees are $75 a player, $300 for a team of four, $400 for hole sponsorship, and $600 for hole sponsorship plus a team. Registration fees include nine holes of golf with the option to finish the other nine holes after the tournament, brightly colored golf balls, hot lunch and coffee.

This winter tournament exemplifies the hospice spirit of making the most of every day. The event goes on no matter what the weather brings!

Funds raised from the tournament, silent, and live auctions will help provide comfort and care to Kansas City Hospice & Palliative Care patients and families.

Tournament is a four-person scramble format. The event is sponsored by Medical One.

News & Announcements

Job Postings

Town & Country Bank located at 135th & Roe in Leawood is hiring for the following positions:

Teller
Personal Banker

If you or someone you know is interested in one of these job postings, please call Melissa at
913-239-0239.

Leawood Chamber Membership Renewals for November 2006

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

You can learn more about these businesses by following 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.

Accurate Title Company, LLC www.accuratetitleco.com
Bank of the West www.bankofthewest.com
Blue Valley Schools www.bluevalleyk12.org
Cactus Grill
Dick's Sporting Goods www.dickssportinggoods.com
Hyland Law Firm www.hylandkc.com
JT&T Accounting/Tax Service www.setacctg.com
Ronnie Kahn
Klein & Company, Inc. www.klein-and-company.com
Kross Of ... (go to www.leawoodchamber.org for more information)

Merriam Historic Plaza hosts book signing!

MERRIAM, KANSAS -- Merriam Historic Plaza & Visitors Bureau will host a book signing with Myra Jenks and Irene B. French, authors of the newly released Historic Merriam: The History of Merriam, Kansas.

The book signing will be from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 19, 2006 in the meeting room of the Historic Plaza, which is located at Shawnee Mission Parkway & Eby in Merriam (across from the Drury Inn and Denny’s).

Historic Merriam: The History of Merriam is a tribute to the rich history of this unique community. The hard-cover, coffee-table book traces the history of Merriam from the days of pre-settlement to current day.

Published by Merriam resident, Mike Downs of Publishing Specialists, Inc., the book has been a labor of love for Myra and Irene who have been diligently writing, researching and collecting articles, photos and information to include in the project since early 2005.

Copies will be available just in time for holiday gifts! Those who attend the book signing reception will be able to purchase an autographed copy for just $24.95. After January 1, 2007, the book price will be $32.00.

Orders can al ... (go to www.leawoodchamber.org for more information)

SAFEHOME In Need of Holiday Donations

OVERLAND PARK, Kan. – Each year SAFEHOME provides a Holiday Store for its clients. SAFEHOME collects new holiday gift items from generous individuals and businesses from the local area. Clients of SAFEHOME are able to shop for their loved ones in a donated retail storefront located in central Johnson County. This is a very important program because it allows domestic violence survivors the opportunity to choose gifts for their family members when they might not have the means to do so otherwise.

To make a donation and receive information about the drop-off location, please call the administrative office at 913-432-9300 and talk to Michele.

SAFEHOME is Johnson County’s only provider of services for victims of domestic violence. Services include a 40-bed shelter, 24-hour crisis hotline, job and housing advocacy, court advocacy, transitional living assistance, individual and group therapy, and a children’s center.

Member Profile

Baker University

Empowering employees to improve their knowledge, self-esteem, and status within the corporation is one of the highest rewards a company can provide its employees. In turn, these employees provide the vigor to move the company forward and enhance its competitiveness in the industry. Baker University strives to partner with area companies in the business community to increase awareness of our accelerated business and management degree programs.

Baker University works with companies in helping them develop a more educated workforce. Baker also strategically collaborates with companies to increase profitability and retention. When employees are more productive, efficient and effective, they are happier and better equipped for promotions.

Baker's innovative, respected programs are specifically designed for career-minded working adults and apply real-world work situations. They have practicing professionals as instructors, who are preeminent in their fields. The programs also provide convenience and flexibility. Most of the programs include laptops and delivery of educational materials.

Accredited by the H ... (go to www.leawoodchamber.org for complete profile)

Leawood Chamber of Commerce
11300 Tomahawk Creek Parkway #240, Leawood, KS 66211
Web: www.leawoodchamber.org
Email: chamber@leawoodchamber.org
Voice: 913-498-1514 Fax: 913-491-0134

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