Leawood Chamber of Commerce Member Memo — March 6, 2009
Upcoming events and news from around the Leawood area.
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Leawood Chamber Events
2009 State of the County Address GOV090331
Mar. 31, 2009, 11:30am at
Ritz Charles Overland Park,
9000 West 137th Street, Overland Park, 66221
Cost: $30/ person or $240 for a table of 8
The Johnson County Public Policy Council and the Chairman of the Board of Johnson County Commissioners, Annabeth Surbaugh, cordially invite you to attend the 2009 State of the County Address and Luncheon.
The cost is $30 / person, or $240 for a table of 8. Advanced reservations and payment are required. The reservation deadline for this event is by 5pm on Monday, March 23rd. Refunds will not be made on cancellations received after registration deadline.
Check-in on March 31st will begin at 11:30 am, followed by lunch at noon and Chairman Surbaugh's Address at 12:30 pm.
— Register OnlineSuper-Charged Networking SCN090311
Mar. 11, 2009, 8:00am at
Ritz Charles Overland Park,
9000 W. 137th Street, Overland Park, 66221 — Register Online
Cost: Free for Chamber members, non-members must pre-pay $10 to attend.
Instead of our traditional monthly membership meeting, the Chamber will host a Super-Charged Networking session in its place.
Looking for a way to meet "super" people that are sure to "electrify" your business?
In one short hour you'll have the chance to "spark" up conversations with at least 14 people! Make sure you bring your business cards!!
No doubt there will be "electricity" in the air as we meet to learn more about each other and our organizations!
This super event is hosted by Ritz Charles Overland Park
The reservation deadline for this event is 5:00 pm on Monday, March 9th, so reserve your spot today!
Chamber Night at the NAIA Basketball Tournament
Mar. 23, 2009, 4:30pm at
Municipal Auditorium Exhibition Hall,
301 W 13th St (North Entrance 13th & Central), Kansas City, 64105
Contact: Chamber Office – chamber@leawoodchamber.org 913-498-1514 — Register Online
Cost: $12 each, includes admission
Join members from over 20 area Chambers from across the KC Metro for a fun-filled Chamber Night at the 2009 Buffalo Funds-NAIA Divison I Men's Basketball National Championship.
The Chamber Shootout will be hosted during halftime of the second game of the National Semi-Finals.
Also after halftime of the second game, enjoy the VIP Hospitality Room. Just bring your Chamber Night ticket stubs!
The registration deadline for this event is Friday, March 13th by 5:00 pm, so use the link below to register!
After Hours Networking AH090325
Mar. 25, 2009, 5:00pm at
Johnson County Community College,
Regnier Center Bldg, Room 270, 12345 College Blvd., Overland Park, 66210 — Register Online
Cost: There is no additional cost for Leawood Chamber Members to attend this event. Guests $10 at the door or call Chamber for guest pass.
Leawood Chamber members, their guests, and 'future' Chamber members are invited to join us for some great Leawood Chamber networking.
Registration deadline is Monday, March 23rd by 5:00 pm, so make sure you RSVP today!
Education - How to Give Effective Feedback CES090327
Mar. 27, 2009, 8:00am at
Town & Country Bank,
1st Floor Conference Room, 4707 W. 135th Street, Leawood, 66224 — Register Online
Cost: $15 for members, $25 for non-members.
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The reservation deadline for this event is Wednesday, March 25th by 5:00 pm, so use the link below and make your reservation today!
Leawood Community Events
Theatrical Production of "Mary & Myra"
Mar. 6, 2009, 8:00pm at
Leawood City Hall (Oak Room),
4800 Town Center Drive, Leawood, 66211
Contact: Cultural Art Coordinator at the City of Leawood – 913-339-6700 x157
Cost: FREE Weblink: http://www.leawood.org/news_item.aspx?NewsID=390
The Leawood Stage Company is pleased to present a two woman dramatic reading of “Mary & Myra”, by Catherine Filloux, in the Oak Room on the lower level of Leawood City Hall, 4800 Town Center Drive on March 6 - 8. Friday and Saturday performances will begin at 8:00 p.m. A Sunday matinee will begin at 2:00 pm.
In the summer of 1875, Mary Todd Lincoln resides in an insane asylum, sent there by her only son. Her friend Myra Bradwell, America’s first woman lawyer, arrives to help Mary gain her release. Myra’s motives and Mary’s sanity are up for debate as they grapple with their pasts and perceptions of freedom and womanhood.
“Mary & Myra” comes to life through the performances of Petra Allen and Marilyn Lynch and the direction of Art Suskin. The Leawood Stage Company invites the community to attend this moving production for free.
Additionally, LSC will host a unique opportunity for audiences to meet the New York City playwright, Catherine Filloux. Ms. Filloux will come to Leawood to attend the evening performances of “Mary & Myra”. Following the performances there will be a question and answer peri ... (go to www.leawoodchamber.org for more information)
A "COOL" Way to Spend the Afternoon
Mar. 7, 2009, 11:00am at
Soho119 (in the One Nineteen Center),
4419 West 119th Street, Leawood,
Weblink: http://www.soho-119.com
Join us for a
"COOL" Art Event
to benefit the
HALO Foundation for Orphans
Ice sculpting display by Jeff Addison of Cool Carvings
Artwork showcase including famed sculptures by Dennis Smith & regional artists represented by the Eva Reynolds Fine Art Gallery
Saturday, March 7th from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm
at the courtyard of Soho 119
in the One Nineteen Center
Address:
4419 West 119th Street in Leawood, Kansas
For additional information call 913.338.5800 or visit http://www.soho-119.com
Colon Cancer Awareness Presentation
Mar. 10, 2009, 2:00pm at
Silvercrest at Deer Creek,
13060 Metcalf Ave., Overland Park,
Cost: FREE, registration requested. Weblink: http://www.menorahmedicalcenter.com
March is National Colon Cancer Awareness Month and Menorah Medical Center (MMC) encourages residents 50 years of age and older to get screened for colorectal cancer because 93% of all cases are diagnosed within this age group.
"Both men and women are at risk for colorectal cancer. Routine screening for colorectal cancer in persons aged 50 and over is extremely important because this disease often develops with few, if any, symptoms at first," said Dr. David Bouda, Medical Director of Midwest Cancer Care at MMC.
Bouda will offer a community education presentation on March 10, 2 p.m., at Silvercrest at Deer Creek, 13060 Metcalf Ave., Overland Park, Kansas. The presentation will educate participants about risk factors; signs and symptoms; and screening guidelines. Free take home test kits will be available for the first 100 persons over the age of 50.
This event is open to the public at no charge. At the end of the seminar, attendees are offered an immediate opportunity to ask questions of Bouda. Refreshments will be provided. Space is limited. For more information and to register, please call 913-541-7400.
For additional information concerning c ... (go to www.leawoodchamber.org for more information)
Entrepreneurial Speakers Program
Mar. 10, 2009, 5:30pm at
Polsinelli Shughart PC,
700 W. 47th Street, Suite 1000, Kansas City,
Contact: Abigail Wadsworth – 816-235-6063
Cost: See web link for event cost Weblink: http://www.missouribusiness.net/cgi-bin/calendar/date.asp?EventID=70562&Date=3/10/2009&SessionID=1
Plan to attend the 2009 Entrepreneurial Speakers Program, focused on Technology Entrepreneurship.
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
5:30 - 7:00 pm
All programs held at the Law Offices of
Polsinelli Shughart PC
700 W. 47th Street, Suite 1000
Kansas City, Missouri
Gary Fish, Founder and CEO of FishNet Security, will kick off the first Technology Entrepreneur Program (ESP) of 2009. This series, held eight times throughout the year, highlights the region's most innovative technology business leaders as they discuss ideas and opportunities for the future generation of entrepreneurs.
So mak ... (go to www.leawoodchamber.org for more information)
Family Fun Night at PowerPlay
Mar. 13, 2009, 6:00pm at
PowerPlay,
13110 W. 62nd Terr, Shawnee, 66216
Contact: Amber Bourek – abourek@safehome-ks.org 913-432-9300
Cost: See web link for event cost. Weblink: http://www.safehome-ks.org/SiteResources/Data/Templates/t2.asp?docid=567&DocName=Special%20Events
Join SAFEHOME on Friday, March 13th from 6-9 p.m. at PowerPlay, 13110 W. 62nd Terr in Shawnee, KS, for our Family Fun Night fundraiser. The ticket price includes your choice of four attractions, credits for additional attractions or arcade games, and a pizza buffet.
A portion of the proceeds benefit SAFEHOME, a comprehensive provider of services for victims of domestic violence.
Visit SAFEHOME's web link and print off the flyer to present the night of the event.
News & Announcements
B2B Cookie Winner
Our B2B cookie winner for January is Nancy McAuley from McAuley & Crandall, PA! By attending a Leawood Chamber event and submitting her business card, Nancy was automatically entered into a drawing for a dozen Blue Chip Cookies, compliments of Blue Chip Cookies in Town Center Plaza.
Congratulations, Nancy!
Pictured L to R: Eric Clemenson (Bank Midwest); Darlene Campbell (Information Communications Group); Nancy McAuley (McAuley & Crandall, PA); Sheril Herman (American Companion Care); and Linda Murray (Leawood Chamber of Commerce).
Fun Photos of this week's Morning Mingling at Soho 119
Soho 119 graciously opened their doors for us on March 3rd for this month's Morning Mingling.
It was a terrific opportunity to learn more about this beautiful store that features not only the best in fashion, but also a delicious restaurant and full service spa!
Networking has never been more fashionable!
HARRY & DAVID PARTNERS WITH USO IN "SNACKS FOR THE TROOPS" PROGRAM
Troops stationed in Iraq and Afghanistan will soon be able to look forward to some delicious Harry & David snacks in their USO Care Packages.
Starting February 4, 2009, each one of the 143 Harry & David stores nationally will have a special drop off container, where customers can deposit Harry & David snacks they have purchased. Harry & David, in partnership with the USO, will forward a package of the snack to troops stationed in Iraq and in Afghanistan.
“Harry & David has a long and proud history of supporting our troops who are in harms way. Now customers in any of our stores can join us in sending delicious snacks to the troops,” said Bill Williams, President/CEO of Harry & David. He went on to say, “We are proud to partner with the USO in this generous program that will provide these much loved treats to our men and women in uniform.”
“USO Care Packages are a huge hit among our troops and provide them a much appreciated taste and touch of home while they are deployed,” said Sloan D. Gibson, USO president. “We are proud to partner with Harry & David and we're so grateful for their shared commitment to supporting our troops."
Harry & David snack items that can be accepted for gifts to our troops include all bagged non-chocolate snacks, all jerky products, bagged nut selections, various dried fruit gifts and trail mixe ... (go to www.leawoodchamber.org for more information)
The Leawood Chamber Welcomes its Newest Members
CARSTAR, Metcalf
7235 W. 162nd Street
Stilwell, KS 66085
Ph: (913) 685-2886 Fax: (913) 685-2889
mrichardson@carstar.com http://www.carstar.com/
Business Category: Auto Body & Collision Repair
Christ Community Church
14200 Kenneth Road
Leawood, KS 66224
Ph: (913) 685-1161 x 169 Fax: (913) 685-0652
jerryr@ccefc.org http://www.ccefc.org/
Business Category: Churches
Heartland Habitat for Humanity
1401 Fairfax Traffic Way, Suite 323D
Kansas City, KS 66115
Ph: (913) 342-3047 Fax: (913) 342-4459
mark@heartlandhabitat.org http://www.heartlandhabitat.org/
Business Category: Non-profit organization
To build simple, decent homes and communities in Wyandotte, Johnson and Leavenworth Counties in Kansas and Clay and Platte Counties in Misso ... (go to www.leawoodchamber.org for more information)
"COOL" ART EVENT
Join us for a
"COOL" Art Event
to benefit the
HALO Foundation for Orphans
Ice sculpting display by Jeff Addison of Cool Carvings
Artwork showcase including famed sculptures by Dennis Smith & regional artists represented by the Eva Reynolds Fine Art Gallery
Saturday, March 7th from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm
at the courtyard of Soho 119
in the One Nineteen Center
Address:
4419 West 119th Street in Leawood, Kansas
For additional information call 913.338.5800 or visit http://www.soho-119.com
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