Leawood Chamber of Commerce Member Memo — December 24, 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

Mayor's State of the City Address GOV090113

Jan. 13, 2009, 11:30am at Ritz Charles Overland Park, 9000 W. 137th Street, Overland Park, 66221
Cost: $30 for members, $35 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.

The reservation deadline for this event is Thursday, January 9th by 5:00 p.m. Seating is limited, so make your reservation today.

There are sponsorship opportunities available! If you would like to give your business more exposure, or reserve a table at the event, contact Stephanie at stephanies@leawoodchamber.org or 913-498-1514.

Event Host Sponsors

CBIZ & Mayer Hoffman McCann P.C.
M&I Bank
Shawnee Mission Medical Center
Saint Luke's South
Town & Country Bank
Town Center Plaza

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Morning Mingling MM090106

Jan. 6, 2009, 8:00am at The Coffman Group, 6300 Glenwood, Suite 200, Overland Park, 66202 — Register Online
Cost: There is no cost to attend for Chamber members. Guests $5 at the door or call Chamber for guest pass

Make it your New Year's resolution to join us at our first networking event in 2009, hosted by The Coffman Group!

Leawood Chamber members, their guests, and 'future' Chamber members are invited to join us for some great Leawood Chamber networking and a morning pick me up.

The registration deadline for the Chamber's event is Friday, January 2nd by 5:00 pm, so use the link below and register today!

BONUS: Immediately following the Morning Mingling from 9:15 -10:30 am, the Coffman Group will be providing a sales workshop; 2009 New Year's Resolution: MORE Sales, MORE Revenue, MORE Profit.

Attendees will learn how to get in front of more qualified prospects, turn more bids, presentations and proposals into sales and more!

Seating is limited to the first 30 people for the sales workshop, so you must RSVP to the Coffman Group by calling 888-595-6000 or email reservemyseat@coffmangroup.com. For more information visit http://www.coffmangroup.com/events/LeawoodChambersalesworkshop.asp.

Leawood Legislative Lunch GOV090107

Jan. 7, 2009, 12:00pm at Hereford House in Leawood, 5001 Town Center Drive, Leawood, 66211 — 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 2009 legislative session.

The Chamber will present Leawood's delegation with our 2009 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.

Seating is limited. The reservation deadline for this event is Friday, January 2nd by 5:00 pm, so make sure you register today!

Ribbon Cutting - Shawnee Mission Medical Center RC090121

Jan. 21, 2009, 2:00pm at Shawnee Mission Medical Center - Critical Care Unit, 9100 W. 74th Street, Shawnee Mission, 66204
Cost: There is no additional cost for this event.

Mark your calendars: Shawnee Mission Medical Center is holding a ribbon cutting for their critical care unit on Wednesday, January 21st at 2:00 p.m.

The event will be a celebration for the whole community. The following Chambers of Commerce will be on hand for the festivities:

DeSoto Chamber
Leawood Chamber
Lenexa Chamber
Olathe Chamber
Overland Park Chamber
Northeast Johnson County Chamber
Shawnee Chamber

Leawood Community Events

SKY BLUE, Family-Friendly Blues-Rock Band

Dec. 27, 2008, 7:30pm at Homer's Coffee House, 7126 W. 80th, Overland Park,
Contact: Jim Mathis –
Cost: No cover charge Weblink: http://www.SkyBlueBand.net

Be sure to check out Sky Blue, a family-friendly blues-rock band, at Homer's Coffee House!

When Jim Mathis, Leawood Chamber member, isn't busy with his photography business, he is  entertaining the crowd with the rest of the Sky Blue band!

Shireinu performs at The Ice at Park Place

Dec. 28, 2008, 1:00pm at Park Place, 117th & Nall, Leawood, 66211
Contact: Barb Matt – info@destinationparkplace.com 913-381-2229
Cost: free to the public Weblink: http://www.parkplaceleawood.com

Shireinu, the Jewish Community Chorale Group of Greater Kansas City, will educate visitors about Jewish heritage through the use of chorale music.

Performances begin at 1:00 PM and 2:30 PM next to The Ice at Park Place. Weather permitting, please call The Ice at Park Place at 913-663-2070 for confirmation of performances on December 28th.

News & Announcements

September 2008 Member Orientation Class Photo

First Row, pictured from L to R: Stacey Bingham (Black Creek Coffeehouse), Eric Clemenson (Bank Midwest - OP), Matt Monroe (Executive Benefits Network - Northwestern Mutual), Loretta Chudy (Administaff), and Caryn Clements (CrossPoint Bank).

Second Row, pictured from L to R: Linda Terrill (Neill, Terrill & Embree), Ron Slepitza (Avila University), Ron Bingham (Black Creek Coffeehouse), Lisa Clemens (Surety 2000), Joyce Hinkle (Surety 2000), Tim New (Onsite Logic), Kate Allen (Blue Valley Educational Foundation), Erin Dean (Sydney's Pet Spa), and Larry Sowers (Larry D. Sowers CPA, PA).

Idiots' Open Golf Tournament Slated

Idiots' Open Golf Tournament Slated 

Golfers who long to hit the greens, no matter what the weather brings, will welcome the chance to tee off at the sixth annual Idiots' Open benefiting Kansas City Hospice & Palliative Care.

The tournament is Saturday, February 7, 2009, at Smiley's Golf Complex, 10195 Monticello Ter., at K-7 and K-10 highways in Lenexa, Kan. The event runs 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Come rain, sleet or snow, tournament participants persevere - it's all in the hospice spirit of making the most of every day.

Proceeds from this event will help seriously ill patients and their families. Care includes managing patients' pain and symptoms, as well as providing emotional and spiritual support for patients and their families. Funds raised cover costs incurred by patients who are unable to pay and services not customarily reimbursable by insurance.

Registration fees include nine holes of golf with the option to finish the other nine holes after the tournament, brightly colored golf balls, a hot lunch and coffee. The event also includes silent and live auctions.

To register or for more information about the tournament and additional sponsorship opportunities, contact Vicki Rancilio at Kansas City Hospice & Palliative Care, 816-363-2600, or visit http://www.kansascityhospice.org.

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Chamber Office Closed for the Holiday

The Chamber office will be closed in observance of the holidays. 

Here's the Chamber's holiday schedule:

December 24th ~ Chamber office open 8:30 AM - early afternoon.

December 25th ~ Chamber office closed.

December 31st ~ 8:30 am - 5:00 pm

January 1st ~ Chamber office closed.

In case of an emergency, please call 913-645-8237.

Lumbar Spinal Stenosis??

Lumbar Spinal Stenosis?

- Are you living with dull or aching back pain, numbness or "pins and needles" in your legs, calves or buttocks?
- Are your symptoms aggravated when standing or walking?
- Do you experience relief bending forward or while sitting?

If you answered yes to any of the questions, you may suffer from Lumbar Spinal Stenosis (LLS).

For nearly two years, Darlene Gutshall of Lee’s Summit had difficulty getting out of bed. A trip up the stairs was precarious because it felt as though her right leg might give way. She limped, and the pain was ever-present, even when reduced by daily medication. Long-distance walks were out of the question. And the symptoms were getting worse.

Gutshall wasn’t alone. She suffered from lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS), a common spinal problem in people older than 50 that results from a narrowing of the spinal canal, ultimately pinching nerves and creating pain. A rash of new LSS sufferers is expected as baby boomers age.

Fortunately for Gutshall, her orthopedic group referred her to Dr. Harold Hess, a neurosurgeon with fellowship training in spinal surgery, who recommended a new procedure called X-STOP ® Interspinous Process Decompression (IPD®).  Dr. Hess is one of fewer than 10 surgeons in Kansas City who have performed X-STOP surgeries. He is also only one of two in Johnson County.

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Member Profile

Robert Thompson - Smith Barney

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