Leawood Chamber of Commerce Member Memo — February 26, 2010

Upcoming events and news from around the Leawood area.

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Leawood Chamber Events

2010 State of the County Address

Mar. 30, 2010, 11:00 at Ritz Charles Overland Park, 9000 West 137th Street, Overland Park, 66221
Cost: $30 person or $300 for a table of 8 By registering online, you agree to the chamber's refund policy as noted at www.leawoodchamber.org/refund_policy.cfm. MEMBERS Register by clicking on the link below:

The Johnson County Public Policy Council and the Chairman of the Board of Johnson County Commissioners, Annabeth Surbaugh, cordially invite you to attend the 2010 State of the County Address and Luncheon on March 30th.

Check-in on March 30th will begin at 11:30 am, followed by lunch at noon and Chairman Surbaugh's Address at 12:30 pm.

The cost is $30 / person, or $300 for a table of 8. Advanced reservations and payment are required.

CHAMBER MEMBERS use the link below to register today! By registering online, you agree to the chamber's refund policy as noted at www.leawoodchamber.org/refund_policy.cfm.

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

The reservation deadline for this event is by 5pm on Monday, March 22nd. Sorry, we will not be able to refund cancellations received after the registration deadline.

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2010 Legislative Breakfast Series #2

Feb. 27, 2010, 7:30 at Ritz Charles Overland Park, 9000 West 137th Street, Overland Park, Community 66221

The Johnson County Public Policy Council, which is comprised of nine Johnson County area chambers and the Greater KC Chamber of Commerce, sponsors the annual Legislative Breakfast Series to enhance the communication and exchange of information between the business community and the Johnson County state legislative delegation. Legislators will offer legislative updates and discuss issues. Breakfast is served promptly at 7:30 a.m. Casual attire is recommended.

Featured Senators and Representatives: Senator Jeff Colyer; Representatives Marvin Kleeb, Cindy Neighbor, Gene Rardin, Kay Wolf.

*Dates and speakers are subject to change.

Individual admissions are $20 for Chamber members and $25 for non-members.

CHAMBER MEMBERS use the link below to register! By registering online you agree to the chamber's refund policy as noted at:
www.leawoodchamber.org/refund_policy.cfm.

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

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

Morning Mingling MM100302

Mar. 2, 2010, 8:00 at Christian Family Services of the Midwest, Inc., 10500 Barkley, Ste. 216, Overland Park, Guest 66212 — Register Online
Cost: There is no cost to attend for Chamber members. Guests $10 (paid in advance) or call Chamber Office for guest pass. MEMBERS Register by clicking on the link below:

"March" over to Christian Family Services of the Midwest for some great Leawood Chamber networking at this month's
Morning Mingling event!

Leawood Chamber members, guests, and 'future' Chamber members are welcome to attend!

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 pamelan@leawoodchamber.org.

The registration deadline for this event is Friday, February 26th, by 5:00 pm, so make your reservation today!

Leawood Young Professionals After Hours Networking YP100303

Mar. 3, 2010, 5:00 at Sheraton Overland Park Hotel, 6100 College Blvd., Overland Park, Chamber Internal Meetings 66211 — Register Online
Cost: There is no cost for to attend this event. Leawood Chamber Members and Guests are invited. CHAMBER MEMBERS Register by clicking on the link below:

The Sheraton Overland Park Hotel welcomes the Leawood Young Professionals back to their beautiful hotel . We'll meet in the lobby bar...Plan to enjoy appetizers, drinks, and great networking! The KU/K-State basketball game will start at 7 pm, so feel free to stick around after the event and watch the game!

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!

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 pamelan@leawoodchamber.org.

Registration deadline is Monday, March 1st by 5:00 pm!

KU Edwards Campus Professional Edge Series

Mar. 3, 2010, 8:00 at KU Edwards Campus, Regnier Hall Auditorium, 12600 Quivira Rd., Overland Park, FUN! 66213
Cost: FREE and open to the public. Please RSVP online or by calling (913) 897-8413. Weblink: http://www.EdwardsCampus.KU.edu/speaker

The number of children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder is significant. This has an incredible impact in our workforce and community. Please join the Kansas Center for Autism Research and Training (K-CART) to learn more about Autism.

This talk will include topics on how Autism affects the workplace and families in our community, as well as how K-CART addresses the needs of those with Autism and the families affected by Autism in our community.

*Pastries and coffee provided at 7:30 a.m.

Please visit web site to register online or contact Ed Foley
at (913) 897-8413 or efoley1@ku.edu.

Presenting sponsor: Burns & McDonnell

Leawood Community Events

History of Photography

Feb. 27, 2010, 10:00am at Historic Oxford Schoolhouse, Ironwoods Park, 14701 Mission Road, Leawood, 66224
Contact: April Bishop – aprilb@leawood.org 913-339-6700 x157
Cost: FREE Weblink: http://www.leawood.org/news_item.aspx?NewsID=475

A facinating look at the history of photography presented by Jim Mathis, Mathis Photography.

Whole Life Chiropractic Benefit for Safehome

Feb. 27, 2010, 9:00am at Whole Life Chiropractic, 11604 Metcalf Ave, Overland Park, 66210
Contact: Raeann Handshy – info@wholelifedc.com 913-696-1500
Cost: See web site for donation/event cost information. To learn more about Whole Life Chiropractic, visit http//www.wholelifedc.com Weblink: http://www.safehome-ks.org/SiteResources/Data/Templates/t2.asp?docid=567&DocName=Special%20Events

Whole Life Chiropractic invites you to attend a benefit for Safehome.

With a donation to Safehome, receive a Complimentary Chiropractic Exam. In addition, complimentary chiropractic adjustments will be offered to existing patients with a donation.

Enjoy the silent auction, give-aways and special offers. Kid friendly activities, prizes and treats all day. There will be a Safehome representative on-site to accept "wish list" donations (http://www.safehome-ks.org)

Time slots are limited, so call to reserve your appointment today!

Talbots Fashion Show

Feb. 28, 2010, 5:00pm at Talbots at Hawthorne Plaza, 119th and Roe, Overland Park, 66209
Contact: Sally Wilson – 816-943-2766
Cost: Call for event cost information.

The St. Joseph Breast Center and Talbots are teaming up for a Spring Fashion Show on Sunday, February 28, 5-7 p.m. at the Talbots at Hawthorne Plaza (119th and Roe). The show features five models who are breast cancer survivors.

Admission benefits the St. Joseph Breast Center and includes appetizers and wine.

For tickets, call Sally Wilson in the St. Joseph Medical Center Foundation at 816-943-2766.

Johnson County Census 2010 Complete Count Kickoff

Mar. 1, 2010, 10:30am at Johnson County Court Square, Downtown Olathe, 100 N. Kansas Avenue, Olathe, 66061

Everyone Counts in Johnson County!

Help Johnson County kick-off the 2010 Census!

(In the case of inclement weather, the event will be moved to the lower level of the Johnson County Administration Building: 111 S. Cherry Street, Olathe.)

Power Lunch Session - Employee Handbook Workshop

Mar. 3, 2010, 10:00am at Bukaty Companies, 11221 Roe Ave, Leawood, 66211
Contact: Stephanie Leith – powerlunch@bukaty.com 913-345-0440
Cost: $0 cost - Lunch will be provided. Weblink: http://www.bukaty.com

Bring a copy of your employee handbook and be prepared to dive in and discover where your handbook is in need of updating. You'll be provided with the updated material you need. Due to limited seating and high demand, one representative per company please.

JCCC President gives Annual Address

Mar. 5, 2010, 1:00pm at Johnson County Community College, Polsky Theatre in the Carlsen Center, 12345 College Blvd, Overland Park, 66210
Cost: FREE

Johnson County Community College president Terry A. Calaway will deliver his annual State of the College address at 1 p.m. Friday, March 5, in Polsky Theatre of the Carlsen Center, JCCC. His address, Daring to Dream in Challenging Times, will look at ways the college is able to help students accomplish their goals and help the community as a catalyst for business growth.

The State of the College address is free and open to the public. The address will be followed by a reception in the Carlsen Center lobby.

The event will be available for viewing the following week at http://video.jccc.edu and on the college’s cable TV channel on Channel 17 (SureWest or Time-Warner) or Channel 22 (Comcast).

News & Announcements

Kansas Legislative Update 02-19-2010

Legislative Report for the Leawood Chamber of Commerce
For week ending February 19, 2010
From Bob Vancrum, Kansas Government Affairs Consultant

This week the Legislature reached the first deadline imposed upon themselves.  This is the turnaround date (the date by which all nonexempt bills need to have passed the House of Origin or the bill with that number is technically dead for the year).  As a practical matter, this leaves leadership with much control over what bills live or die but generally exempt committee chairs can be prevailed upon to reintroduce a bill unless House leadership has taken a strong stand against it.  Furthermore, many bills are exempt from having touched Ways and Means or Federal and State Affairs on the Senate side, or Appropriations, Federal and State Affairs or Taxation on the House side.  This is true of most of our priorities.

Tax Policy.
Tuesday of this week most of the business and chamber organizations testified in House Tax in opposition to the repeal the exemption on services provided in repairing, servicing, altering or maintaining tangible personal property.  Since many of these services are provided by one business to another business, this hurts not only small businesses but also has a compounding effect running through the economy.  We also are concerned that this is a major step down the slippery slope that ends up in taxing all business ... (go to www.leawoodchamber.org for more information)

B2B Cookie Winner

Our B2B cookie winner for November is Jim Mathis with Mathis Photography! By attending a Leawood Chamber event and submitting his business card, Jim was automatically entered into a drawing for a dozen Blue Chip Cookies, compliments of Blue Chip Cookies in Town Center Plaza.

Congratulations, Jim!

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Pictured L to R: Jim Cogswell (City of Leawood-Police); Beverly Goldstein (Zen Massage); Sheril Herman (American Companion Care); Jim Mathis (Mathis Photography); and Laura Wynn (Black Widow Enterprises DBA JumpStart Marketing, LLC)

Christian Family Services acquires LifeLine Counseling Center in Olathe, Kansas

Due to the pressing need for faith-based licensed professional counseling, Christian Family Services of the Midwest (CFS) has acquired LifeLine Counseling Center in Olathe, Kansas. 

LifeLine will provide CFS with the additional skills and services needed to address every age group and the challenges they face.

LifeLine, together with CFS, will create a unique and complete continuum of services for individuals and organizations moving forward in their journey toward wholeness.

Please visit their website at http://www.LifeLinecounselingcenter.org or call 913-764-5463. LifeLine accepts all major insurances.

CFS will continue to offer international/domestic adoption services, individual, marital, family counseling and mental health services for abused and neglected children.

Transportation in the Metro - How Should We Grow?

Transportation is a major part of our every day life.  As the Metro continues to grow, how we should proceed with the transportation issue has become a major topic of discusssion.  There are several ways for members of the Kansas City metro to get involved in the process.

KCPT will co-produce a special town hall program with the Mid-America Regional Council (MARC), which will air on Thursday, February 25th at 8:00 pm.  There will also be several repeat broadcasts

KCPT

• February 28th at noon
• March 1st at 9:30 pm
• March 2nd at 2:00 pm

KCPT2

• March 2nd at 9:00 am, 2:00 pm & 8:00 pm
• March 3rd at 2:00 am

The Mid-America Regional Council has been proactive in this process by creating Transportation Outlook 2040, a regional transportation plan.  This long-range vision looks ahead 30 years, and will serve as a guide in transportation decision-making and funding.

The framework for the plan includes common themes brought up in meetings with citizens, community leaders and transportation committees. MARC wants more community input regarding the plan and its implementation.  Citizens have been invited to dicussion meetings, and can post blogs and take the online survey on the Transportation Outlook 2040

Menorah Medical Center Receives Get with the Guidelines Silver Plus Performance Achievement Award

Menorah Medical Center has received the Get With The Guidelines® Heart Failure Silver Plus Performance Achievement Award from the American Heart Association. The recognition signifies that Menorah Medical Center has reached impressive benchmarks in the evidence-based treatment of heart failure patients.

Specifically, hospitals awarded the Get With The Guidelines Heart Failure Silver Plus Performance Achievement Award have accomplished at least 12 consecutive months of 85 percent or higher adherence to all Get With The Guidelines-Heart Failure Performance Achievement indicators and at least 12 consecutive months of 75 percent or higher compliance with four of nine Get With The Guidelines Heart Failure Quality Measures for the same reporting period, which are reporting initiatives to measure and improve quality of patient care and outcomes.

GWTG is a quality improvement initiative that provides healthcare providers with tools that follow proven evidence-based guidelines and procedures in caring for heart failure patients to improve outcomes, prevent future hospitalizations, and prolong lives.

Using Get With The Guidelines Heart Failure treatment guidelines, heart failure patients are started on aggressive risk-reduction therapies, such as cholesterol-lowering drugs, beta-blockers, ACE inhibitors, aspirin, diuretics and anticoagulants in the hospital.  They also receive alcohol/drug use and thyroid management counseling as well as referrals for car ... (go to www.leawoodchamber.org for more information)

CALENDAR ALERT!!

WHAT: RA Sushi Bar Restaurant will educate guests on the tastes of sake and the art of sushi during a Sake and Sushi Social event that is open to the public. The new restaurant’s first Sake and Sushi Social will be Monday, March 15 and led by the restaurant’s expert team of sake and sushi trained professionals. Participants are invited to learn sushi rolling and sake paring basics while they are treated to a selection of RA’s fresh sushi, appetizers and fine sakes. Guests will enjoy a sushi rolling lesson and four courses paired with a variety of sakes. Space is limited, and reservations are required.

WHEN: 7 p.m., Monday, March 15

COST: Call RA at (913) 850-6260 for event cost.

WHERE: RA Sushi Bar Restaurant 11638 Ash St. Leawood, KS 66211

CONTACT: Please call (913) 850-6260 to make a reservation.

ABOUT RA SUSHI: Located at Park Place in Leawood, Kan., RA Sushi Bar Restaurant is an upbeat, unconventional sushi bar that opened at 11638 Ash St. in August 2009. RA is best known for successfully combining distinctive sushi with a trendy, hip atmosphere. Fresh sushi is served to order along with outstanding Japanese-fusion cuisine in a fun, lively environment. For more information visit RA online at http://www.RAsushi.com or call the restaurant at (913 ... (go to www.leawoodchamber.org for more information)

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