Leawood Chamber of Commerce Member Memo — December 30, 2011

Upcoming events and news from around the Leawood area.

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Leawood Chamber Events

Mayor's State of the City Address

Jan. 24, 2012, 11:15am at Ritz Charles Overland Park, 9000 W. 137th Street, Overland Park, 66221
Cost: $35 for members, $45 for non-members. Prepayment is required.

By clicking on the "Register Online" link, you agree to the chamber's refund policy as noted at www.leawoodchamber.org/refund_policy.cfm.

Register by clicking on the link below:

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 11th Annual Mayor's State of the City Address and Luncheon.

Seating is limited, so make your reservation today. Individual admissions are $35 for Chamber members and $45 for non-members.

Use the Register Online link below and sign up today!

By registering online, you agree to the chamber's refund policy as noted at www.leawoodchamber.org/refund_policy.cfm.

The reservation deadline for this event is Thursday, January 19th by 5:00 p.m. Sorry, we are unable to offer refunds for cancellations received after the reservation deadline.

Event Host Sponsors:
Country Club Bank
CrossFirst Bank
KCP&L
Menorah Medical Center
St. Joseph Medical Center
Saint Luke's South
Shawnee Mission Medical Center
Town Center Plaza

Event Patron Sponsors:
CBIZ & Mayer Hoffman McCann, P.C.
Commerce Bank
DEMDACO, Inc.
Discover Vision Centers
JE Dunn Construction Company
M&I, A Part of BMO Financial Group
Sullivan's Steakhouse

Event Associates:
American Companion Care
Bank of Blue Valley
Clawson Benefits Concepts
DeVry University
UMB Bank, n.a.

— Register Online

2012 Leawood Legislative Luncheon

Jan. 4, 2012, 11:15am at Hereford House, 5001 Town Center Drive, Leawood, 66211 — Register Online
Cost: $25 for members, $30 for non-members. Prepayment is required. By registering online for this event, you agree to the chamber's refund policy as noted at http://www.leawoodchamber.org/refund_policy.cfm.

Join us for lunch and conversation with Leawood's legislative representatives to discuss key issues for the upcoming 2012 Kansas Legislative Session. Networking will be from 11:15 - 11:45 AM.

The Chamber will present Leawood's delegation with our 2012 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: TBD

Seating is limited. Individual admissions are $25 for Chamber members and $30 for non-members.

CHAMBER MEMBERS use the link below to register today!

NON-MEMBERS ARE INVITED TO CONTACT THE CHAMBER OFFICE AT 913-498-1514 TO REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT or send an email to bethj@leawoodchamber.org.

The reservation deadline for this event is Thursday, December 29th by 5:00 pm. Sorry, we are unable to offer refunds for cancellations received after December 29th.

Morning Mingling

Jan. 10, 2012, 08:00am at Sam's Wholesale Club, 8300 W. 135th St., Overland Park, 66223 — Register Online
Cost: There is no cost to attend this event.

Members & Non Members use the link below to register:

This month's Morning Mingling will be held at Sam's Wholesale Club.

Kick off the new year and see what Sam's has to offer!

Leawood Chamber members, their 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, January 6, by 5:00 pm, so make your reservation today!

Ribbon Cutting - Title Boxing Club

Jan. 11, 2012, 04:00pm at Title Boxing Club, 12150 State Line Rd, Leawood, 66209 — Register Online
Cost: There is no cost to attend this event.

Come join us in celebrating the grand opening of Title Boxing Club and welcoming them to the Leawood Community with a ribbon cutting ceremony.

We will be celebrating the arrival of Title Boxing Club in Leawood. The ribbon cutting ceremony will begin at 4:00 p.m. Don't miss this exciting event!!

To learn more about Title Boxing Club, visit their web site at www.titleboxingclub.com

Leawood Community Events

New Years Eve at La Bodega

Dec. 31, 2011, 6:30pm at La Bodega, 4311 West 119th, Leawood, 66209
Cost: $35, $50 & $65 Weblink: http://www.labodegakc.com

Ring in the New Year with La Bodega! Celebrate this past year's blessings and wish for new ones at either of our two locations this New Year's Eve.

Chef English and Chef Thomas have two options for you and your friends to choose from; a Four Course Dinner or an Unlimited Tapas Spread.

Reservation Options include the following:

Option 1 4:40 - 6:00pm $35 per person Reservation is for 1 hour and 45 minutes

Option 2 6:30 - 8:00pm $50 per person Reservation is for 1 hour and 45 minutes

Option 3...Ring in the New Year with us! 8:30 - 10:00pm $65 per person Table for the evening, 2 drink tickets (house wine, Sangria, wells & drafts) and a champagne toast at Midnight.

*Credit Card information is required when reservation is made. *Tax and gratuity are not included. Salud!

FREE Health Talk on Stress

Jan. 10, 2012, 6:30pm at Naturally Chiropractic, 4687 Indian Creek Pkwy., Overland Park, 66207
Contact: Naturally Chiropractic – naturallychiro@gmail.com 913-381-2525
Cost: FREE

Dr. Wolfswinkel will be giving monthly health talks at Naturally Chiropractic. These health talks are FREE and we encourage everyone to bring friends, family, or anyone you know who would be interested.

Items covered:

What is stress?

What causes stress?

How can we reduce our stress?

What is affected by stress?

Benefits of Chiropractic for Stress

There will be additional time for Q & A at the end.

Beginning Electrical Class

Jan. 10, 2012, 6:00pm at Activity Center, 6545 W. 151st St., Overland Park, 66223
Cost: $79 Weblink: http://www.bluevalleyrec.org

For ages 18 and up. Learn the basic principles behind some simple electrical upgrades, including updating fixtures, switches and outlets. Good old-fashioned, hands-on practice!

New to Medicare? Join this Class!

Jan. 10, 2012, 9:00am at Activity Center, 6545 W. 151st St., Overland Park, 66223
Cost: $10 for BV School District residents; $13 for non-residents Weblink: http://www.bluevalleyrec.org

For ages 50 and up. Learn which Medicare supplements to pursue and whether a Medicare Advantage Plan might be for you.

Retirementology

Jan. 17, 2012, 6:00pm at Activity Center, 6545 W. 151st St., Overland Park, 66223
Cost: $10 for residents of BV School District; $13 for non-residents Weblink: http://www.bluevalleyrec.org

For ages 18 and up. The standard approach to retirement isn't working. In this workshop, you'll learn a new approach. Topics include: roadblocks to a successful retirement; how to overcome them; and how to define and create your own retirement.

News & Announcements

Chamber Office Closed Monday, January 2nd

In observance of New Year's Day, the Chamber office will be closed on Monday, January 2nd. Thank you and happy new year!

Yard-Waste Rules Change For Johnson County

The Johnson County Landfill will no longer accept yard waste beginning in 2012, and yard waste picked up at the curbside must be composted or mulched.
The change will affect many of the communities, but some cities' service will remain the same because yard waste may be composted under the city contract and ordinances. Check with your city or homeowners' association for additional information on yard-waste collection.

More Information:
Visit JoCoRecycles.org for information on where to drop off yard waste for composting.

Harry & David - Store Closing Sale

33% off your entire product purchase
All sales are final. No returns or exchanges.

Thank you for all your years of shopping with Harry & David! Harry and David hopes to come back to Leawood in the future. The store will be closing on January 22nd or sooner if items sell out. Please stop by and get your favorite items while they are still here.

Panera Bread of Kansas Donates over $32,000 to Gilda’s Club of Kansas City

Through sponsorships, entry fees, mulligan sales, raffle tickets and in-kind donations the one day event raised over $25,000 to be donated to Gilda’s Club of Kansas City, an organization that provides networking and support activities to cancer patients.

In addition to the Golf Tournament proceeds, Panera Bread of Kansas also donated 10 cents from every Pink Ribbon Bagel sold and $1.00 from every baker’s dozen sold during the month of October to Gilda’s Club of Kansas City. Because of the amazing support of our customers, the sales of the Pink Ribbon Bagels and baker’s dozen added another $7,300 for the charity for a grand total of $32,965.83 to be donated.

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Web: www.leawoodchamber.org
Email: chamber@leawoodchamber.org
Voice: 913-498-1514 Fax: 913-491-0134

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