Leawood Chamber of Commerce Member Memo — December 29, 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

MADD/Waterway Gas & Wash "Tie One On For Safety"

Dec. 31, 2006, 7:30am at Leawood Waterway Gas & Wash, 4200 W. 119th Street, Leawood, 66209
Contact: C. Koboldt – ckoboldt@lentsandassoc.com 314.968.3060

Waterway Gas & Wash and Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) are working together for the ninth annual “Tie One On For Safety” event held every New Year’s Eve to remind everyone to designate a driver for New Year’s Eve celebrations.

MADD volunteers will tie symbolic red ribbons on washed cars at the Leawood Waterway location. Waterway will contribute $1 to MADD for every “Winter Protection Package” sold at all Waterway locations on December 31.

To promote awareness for safe driving, patrons at all Waterway locations are encouraged to make donations to MADD during the week of December 24-December 31.

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

Be A Chamber Champion in 2007

The Chamber provides the Chamber Champion Sponsorhsip so more members have an opportunity to give their business additional publicity!

With this Sponsorhip you will receive a name badge and a complimentary admission to each of the Leawood Chamber Membership Meetings, including the Mayor's State of the City and the Annual Meeting. Plus, you receive over 2,500 exposures at Leawood Chamber Events through the Chamber Champion sign board displayed at all meetings.

The Sponsorhip fee is $400 for the year and we offer different payment plans. If you are interested in being a 2007 Chamber Champion, please fax the form to the Chamber office at (913) 491-0134. If you need assistance please contatct Stephanie Scholfield at (913) 498-1514.

Chamber Champion Sponsorship Form

Happy New Year

The Chamber would like to wish everyone a happy & safe New Year! Our office will be closed on Monday, January 1st and we will return on Tuesday, January 2nd.

If you need any assistance please contact us at (913) 498-1514 or e-mail the office at chamber@leawoodchamber.org.

We look forward to working with our great Chamber members in 2007!

Bliss Named Vice President at Shawnee Mission Medical Center

MERRIAM, Kan. – Ginger L. Bliss has been named Vice President for Planning, Marketing and Business Development at Shawnee Mission Medical Center (SMMC).

She joined SMMC in January 2000 and has been in the health care field for the past 10 years. Bliss is responsible for leading strategic planning, business development, physician recruitment, community relations, marketing and communications for the 383-bed hospital and its satellite locations. She has a bachelor’s degree in journalism and mass communications, as well as a master’s degree in health care administration.

In addition to her work at the Medical Center, Bliss serves as President-elect of the Blue Valley Educational Foundation, the philanthropic initiative of the Blue Valley School District, and sits on the Board of Directors for the Leawood Chamber of Commerce. She was named to the 2004 Ingram’s magazine list of 40 Under 40, which recognizes the top 40 up-and-coming business leaders under 40-years-old in the Kansas City metropolitan area, and completed the Leadership Overland Park training program for future community leaders. Bliss resides in Overland Park with her husband, Matt, and ... (go to www.leawoodchamber.org for more information)

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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.

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