Leawood Chamber of Commerce Member Memo — February 10, 2011

Upcoming events and news from around the Leawood area.

Leawood Chamber Events

After Hours Networking

Feb. 16, 2011, 5:00 at Monarch Plastic Surgery & Skin Rejuvenation, 4801 W. 135th St., Leawood, 66224
Cost: There is no cost to attend this event.

Members & Non Members use the link below to register:

Hosted by Monarch Plastic Surgery & Skin Rejuvenation.

Leawood Chamber members, their guests, and 'future' Chamber members are invited to join us at our After Hours event.

Use the link below to register today!

If you have trouble registering for this event, please email us at Event Registration Assistance.

Registration deadline is Monday, February 14th, by 5:00 pm, so make sure you RSVP today!

Leawood Young Professionals After Hours Networking

Feb. 23, 2011, 5:00 at 77 South, 5041 W. 135th Street, Leawood, 66224 — Register Online
Cost: There is no cost to attend this event.

Members & Non Members use the link below to register:

Join us for some great networking at this month's Leawood Young Professionals After Hours event, hosted by 77 South!

If you are between the ages of 21 - 39 years old and wish to build your professional network and give back to the community, Leawood Young Professionals is the group for you!

Leawood Chamber members and guests are welcome! There is no cost to attend!

Use the link below to register today!

If you have trouble registering for this event, please email us at Event Registration Assistance.



Register today!! Registration deadline is Monday, February 21st by 5:00 pm!

Morning Mingling - Rescheduled

Feb. 25, 2011, 8:00 at Emergent Care Plus, 4800 W. 135th Street, Leawood, 66224 — Register Online
Cost: There is no cost to attend this event.

Members & Non Members use the link below to register:

The Morning Mingling at Emergent Care Plus has been rescheduled.

"Walk in" Emergent Care Plus for the opportunity to make some new business connections at this month's Morning Mingling.

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 Wednesday, February 23rd by 5:00 pm, so make your reservation today!

2011 Legislative Breakfast Series

Feb. 26, 2011, 7:30 at Ritz Charles, 900 West 137th Street, Overland Park, — Register Online
Cost: $20 for members and $25 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:

The Leawood Chamber of Commerce and the Johnson County Public Policy Council will sponsor the Legislative Breakfast Series to enhance the communication and exchange of information between the business community and the Johnson County state legislative delegation. Legislators will be on hand to discuss issues and offer the most current legislative updates.

Featuring: Senator Julia Lynn
Representatives Patt Colloton, Marvin Kleeb, Mike Slattery and John Rubin

Speaker Schedule to be announced, and is subject to change.

All meetings will be held at the Ritz Charles Overland Park, 9000 West 137th Street, and casual attire is requested. Breakfast will be served promptly at 7:30 a.m.

Cost:
$20-Single breakfast for Chamber members
$25-Single breakfast 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.

Paid reservations are required in advance.The reservation deadline for this event is Tuesday, February 22nd by 5:00 p.m. Sorry, we are unable to offer refunds for cancellations received after the reservation deadline

Leawood Community Events

"Totally 80's" Daddy Daughter Date Night

Feb. 12, 2011, 6:30pm at The Lodge at Ironwoods Park, 14701 Mission Road, Leawood, 66224
Contact: Lindsay Hart – LindsayH@leawood.org 913-339-6700 x158
Cost: $50 per couple Leawood Resident [$12 ea. additional daughter] $60 per couple Non-Resident [$17 eac. additional daughter] Weblink: http://www.leawood.org

Dress in favorite 80's attire! Event includes catered dinner, dancing, craft, souvenir photo, and door prizes!

Idiots' Open Golf Tournament

Feb. 12, 2011, 9:00am at Smiley's Golf Course, 10195 Monticello Terrace, (K-7 & K-10 highways), Lenexa, 66227
Contact: Vicki Rancilio – vrancilio@kchospice.org 816-276-2616
Cost: Visit website for more information. Weblink: http://www.kansascityhospice.org

The 8th Annual Idiots’ Open Golf Tournament benefiting Kansas City Hospice & Palliative Care gives golfers a chance to hit the greens without waiting until spring. The fundraiser includes nine holes of golf, a hot lunch, beer, coffee, a chance to win great prizes (including a prize for the craziest-dressed team), plus a live auction. Remember, the tournament goes on no matter what the weather brings.

Ihloff Salon - Shake Up Your Makeup

Feb. 12, 2011, 10:00am at Ihloff Salon, 4860 W. 135th Street, Leawood, 66224
Contact: Shari – shari@ihloffspa.com 913-378-0750
Cost: No Cost Weblink: http://www.ihloffkc.com

IHLOFF Salon - Shake up your makeup event!

One day only w/ AVEDA guest makeup artist, Angel. At this event, Angel will share his makeup tips & tricks & give you instructions to easily recreate your new look. Ask questions or simply sit back & relax. Either way, you'll leave looking & feeling fabulous!

News & Announcements

Leawood Chamber Member Renewals - January 2011

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

You can learn more about these organizations by visiting the Chamber's Member Directory at http://www.leawoodchamber.org/member_directory.cfm.
There you will find a complete listing of Leawood Chamber members and their contact information.

American Academy of Family Physicians
http://www.aafp.org/
American Family Insurance-Kathy Wegner Agency
http://www.kathywegner.com/
Bott Radio Network
http://www.bottradionetwork.com/
Capitol Federal Savings Bank
http://www.capfed.com/
Capitol Federal Savings Bank - State Line
http://www.capfed.com/
David W. Davies
DLR Group
http://www.dlrgroup.com/
Financial Partners Group
http://www.fpgkc.com/
First State Bank & Trust Co.
http://www.bankkansas.com/
Global Institute of Visionary Entrepreneurs
Blood Drive

Commerce Bank and Community Blood Center will be hosting a blood drive on March 18, 2010 from 1-5 p.m. at Commerce Bank (83rd & Mission) parking lot. We would like to invite blood donors to join us for this event. Interested donors can set up appointments via the link listed below or call June Bonge at 816-234-7459.

Kansas Legislative Update 02-04-2011

Legislative Report for the Leawood Chamber of Commerce
For week ending February 4, 2011
From Bob Vancrum, Kansas Government Affairs Consultant

This was the week of the abominable snowman, as nearly a foot of snow was dumped on Topeka.  The Legislature was closed down completely on Tuesday and Wednesday.   This has never happened for two days in a row. In fact, it is not uncommon for the Legislature to continue operating even when the Governor (for emergency reasons) has closed down the rest of state government.  Notwithstanding this interruption, there were interesting developments.

On Monday, House Taxation Committee held hearings on HB2091 which would repeal last year’s one cent sales tax increase.  The Kansas Chamber urged the committee not to eliminate the increase but expressed the desire to use the sales tax to help eliminate the corporate income tax.  Bernie Koch of the KEPC and several local chambers, as well as a representative of KNEA testified against the bill and in support of keeping the one cent sales tax in effect.  The only proponent of repealing the tax to testify was Rep. Charlotte O’Hara of Stilwell.  She testified that the sales tax is driving businesses and sales out of Johnson County and into Missouri.

On Friday, SB98 was introduced by the Senate Assessment and Taxation Committee, which would eliminate sales tax exemptions and impose sales tax on a b ... (go to www.leawoodchamber.org for more information)

Shawnee Mission Urgent Care to Host Heart Health Event

MERRIAM, Kan. – Shawnee Mission Urgent Care will host a heart screening event in honor of American Heart Month, Saturday, February 26, 8-11 a.m., at Urgent Care’s new location, 9040 Quivira Road, in Lenexa.

For just $10, participants will receive an EKG reviewed by the cardiologists of Shawnee Mission Cardiology Associates, a cholesterol and blood pressure screening, and preventive heart and stroke education. Fasting is encouraged for optimal results and a light breakfast will be served following the screenings. Space is limited. Registration is $10, which will be a direct donation to the American Heart Association.

For more information or to enroll, call the ASK-A-NURSE Resource Center at 913-676-7777.

About Shawnee Mission Medical Center Shawnee Mission Medical Center (SMMC) is a 445-bed facility with nearly 20,000 inpatient admissions and more than 200,000 outpatient admissions annually. SMMC has the busiest emergency department in Johnson County, the area's first accredited Chest Pain Emergency Center, a nationally recognized Center for Women's Health and delivers more babies each year than any other hospital in the metropolitan area. SMMC employs more than 2,900 local residents and supports an exceptional staff of 700 physicians representing 50 medical specialties, the largest medical staff in Kansas City. Visit us on the Web at ShawneeMission.org.

The Leawood Chamber of Commerce Launches Facebook Fan Page!

The Leawood Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the recent launch of its Facebook fan page.

The Chamber encourages Members and non-Members alike, to find the Leawood Chamber page on Facebook and "like" it. This fan page will be a great way to stay up-to-date on Chamber news and event information. Fans will also be able to see photos from Chamber events, and participate in business-related discussions.

If you are on Facebook, please visit www.facebook.com today, type Leawood Chamber of Commerce in the search bar, and click "Like."

Member Profile

77 South

Located at 135th & Nall, this locally owned destination offers a fabulous lunch and dinner menu at incredibly affordable prices. Our American Fare is complimented by the handcrafted cocktail menu and locally developed wine list.

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