Leawood Chamber of Commerce Member Memo — April 11, 2008

Upcoming events and news from around the Leawood area.

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Leawood Chamber Events

11th Annual 'A Taste of Leawood' Event

Jun. 21, 2008, 7:00pm at Leawood City Hall Courtyard, 4800 Town Center Drive, Leawood, 66211
Contact: Chamber Staff – chamber@leawoodchamber.org 913-498-1514
Cost: Ticket Price $67.50 (includes $4.96 sales tax) in advance, $72 (includes $5.29 sales tax) at the door(if available).

Sponsorships and reserved tables are still available for the Leawood Chamber's largest and most prestigious event of the year! Don't exclude your business from this social event of the season.

2008 Taste of Leawood Sponsorships Opportunities

'A Taste of Leawood,' one of the area's premier events, is now entering its eleventh year! Enjoy a casual evening of music, spirits and culinary splendor from the area's finest establishments under the stars in the Leawood City Hall Courtyard.

The Leawood Chamber is pleased to announce that a new band, Souled Out, will be performing at this year's event. Patrons will enjoy tantalizing cuisine from new area restaurants along with area favorites, all at one location!

Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to make new connections and friends within our community, while enjoying Leawood's finest! Make sure you invite your friends, neighbors, business associates & colleagues as well!

Attendees must be 21 to attend. This is a rain or shine event and tickets are non-refundable.

You may contact the Chamber staff at (913) 498-1514 or send us an e-mail at chamber@leawoodchamber.org, if you would like more information.

Platinum Sponsors:

CBIZ & Mayer Hoffman McCann PC - Commerce Bank, NA
Hoefer Wysocki Architects, LLC - M&I Bank
Shawnee Mission Medical Center
Sun Publications - Town & Country Bank

— Register Online

After Hours Networking

Apr. 16, 2008, 5:00pm at Country Club Bank, 13451 Briar Street, Leawood, 66209 — 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.

Leawood Chamber members, their guests, and 'future' Chamber members are invited to join us for some great Leawood Chamber networking.

Our hosts, Country Club Bank, will provide beverages and hors d'oeuvres. Attendees will also have the opportunity to win some great door prizes.

The reservation deadline for this event is Monday, April 14th, by 5:00 pm, so use the link below to RSVP today!

2008 Legislative Breakfast Series

Apr. 19, 2008, 7:30am at Ritz Charles Overland Park, 9000 West 137th Street, Overland Park,

The Leawood Chamber of Commerce and the Johnson County Public Policy Council 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. All meetings are at the Ritz Charles Overland Park, 9000 West 137th Street. Casual attire is requested. Breakfast is served promptly at 7:30 a.m.

Speaking: Senators Barbara Allen and John Vratil
Representatives Terrie Huntington, Lance Kinzer and Ron Worley

The Legislative Breakfast Series is a prepaid event. Reservations must be made in advance. The reservation deadline is the Wednesday preceding each breakfast.
$20 - Single breakfast for Chamber members
$25 - Single breakfast for non-members
$85 - Discount package price for Chamber members for all five breakfasts ($15 savings)

Call 913-491-3600 for reservations and additional information.
You may also download and submit the following reservation form:

www.leawoodchamber.org/Downloadable%20files/2008LegislativeBreakfastSeries.pdf

Dates and speakers are subject to change.

Leawood Community Events

Stack the Decks 2008

Apr. 11, 2008, 7:30pm at Overland Park Convention Center, 6000 College Blvd., Overland Park, 66211
Contact: Brandi Nelson – 913-831-2820 x215
Cost: Includes a DJ, specialty drinks, and hor d oeuvres. Call Brandi at 913-831-2820 x215 for ticket price. Weblink: http://www.aysusa.org

This casino-night fundraiser supports the non-profit’s five programs aimed at assisting underprivileged youth in crisis. This year, the second annual Stack the Decks will take place at the more spacious Overland Park Convention Center, as AYS prepares for more than twice the turnout than last year’s event.

Stack the Decks will host a glamorous evening of activities reminiscent of a night on the Las Vegas Strip: blackjack, poker, craps, and roulette casino games are sure to keep guests trying their hand at lady luck.

For those who want to bid on great prizes, a silent auction will give guests the chance to take home everything from Dr. Phil tickets to a rejuvenating microdermabrasion facial at the Center for Facial Plastic Surgery in Olathe.

What's New in Vision Correction?

Apr. 12, 2008, 10:00am at Durrie Vision, 5520 College Blvd., Suite 201, Overland Park, 66211

Are you tired of your contacts, glasses, bifocals or reading glasses?

If you have contemplated vision correction surgery or are just interested in finding out what the latest advances are in vision correction, then attend this informational seminar to find out.  There are many more options today that are beyond traditional LASIK.

Durrie Vision is a leading ophthalmic research center as well as a world class refractive surgery center.

Internationally recognized Daniel S. Durrie, MD and Jason E. Stahl, MD will explain the possibilities of "High Def" vision for a lifetime.

Tea with Shakespeare

Apr. 13, 2008, 1:30pm at Leawood City Hall, Oak Room, 4800 Town Center Drive, Leawood, 66211
Contact: April Bishop – aprilb@leawood.org 913-339-6700 x157
Cost: Contact April Bishop at 913-339-6700 x157 for pricing information. Weblink: http://www.leawood.org

There is nothing so quintessentially British as taking afternoon tea while enjoying the literature of Shakespeare.

Members of the Friends of the Heart of America Shakespeare Festival will present the program of Shakespeare’s work in honor of his birthday. Tea and a vast array of delectable tea sandwiches, scones and other sweets will be served by members of the Magna Carta chapter of the Daughters of the British Empire.

Wine Tasting with Susan Lueker of SIMI Winery

Apr. 15, 2008, 5:00pm at A Wine Flights Bar & Bistro, 5408 W. 151st St, Leawood, 66224
Contact: RJ – wine@awineflightsbar.com 913-402-9800
Cost: Call 913-402-9800 for pricing information

A WINE FLIGHTS BAR & BISTRO welcomes SIMI Winery's head winemaker Susan Lueker for a Meet & Greet Wine Tasting.

There will be no stuffy five course dinner, come hangout and taste wine with one of Sonoma California’s rock star winemakers.  Throw on your jeans, bring your camera, snap some pictures with Susan and build your “Winemaker Hall of Fame”.

Call (913) 402-9800 to make reservations.

Winemaker Gary Eberle of Eberle Winery

Apr. 16, 2008, 7:00pm at A Wine Flights Bar & Bistro, 5408 W. 151st St, Leawood, 66224
Contact: RJ – wine@awineflightsbar.com 913-402-9800
Cost: Call 913-402-9800 for pricing information

A WINE FLIGHTS BAR & BISTRO welcomes Eberle Winery's head winemaker Gary Eberle, for a Meet & Greet Wine Tasting.

This is a casual event, so come mingle and taste wine with one of Paso Robles California’s founding winemakers.  Bring your camera and snap some pictures with Gary and build your “Winemaker Hall of Fame”.

Call (913) 402-9800 to make reservations.

News & Announcements

Leawood Chamber Board Opposed to Changing District Court Judge Selection Process

In response to concerns about the business impact of the proposed changes to the selection of district court judges in Johnson County, the Leawood Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors unanimously voted to adopt a resolution in opposition to the proposal appearing on the November 4 ballot.  The ballot proposal would change our current merit based district court judge selection process to one where judicial decisions would be exposed to the potential of being influenced by campaign contributions.

A system where judges are elected like legislators requires them to campaign and seek contributions from the same attorneys they hear cases from, creating the very real potential for bias and conflicts of interest.  According to Leawood Chamber Board of Directors Chair, Tom Robinett, “Imagine your company is being sued, and your attorney leans over to you in the court room and says he is really sorry, but he supported the judge’s opponent in the last election.” Judges would also have to spend time away from hearing cases in our already over-burdened judicial system to make public appearances to campaign and attend fund-raising events. 

A change to partisan elections could have a tendency to force judicial candidates to become political both in their election campaigns and in their consideration of issues and decisions required by them as a judge.  There is also cost to everyone, both in the time and money involved in electing judg ... (go to www.leawoodchamber.org for more information)

Leawood Fine Art Gallery Presents Aviation Artist Susan Sinclair-Shields

Susan Sinclair-Shields creates breathtaking works of aviation art.  She has painted many different forms of aircrafts over skylines and oceanic views.

Come by the gallery to see some of her giclee prints beautifully reproduced from exquisitely detailed original works of art.

Susan is available for commissioning a private portrait of your personal or corporate aircraft and has an extensive portfolio. She also paints sporting events, such as KU Basketball and coach/player portraits.

Attention Prospective Graduate Students!

The KU Edwards Campus invites you to attend their next prospective student information session to learn how they can help you go back to school.

The Master of Public Administration (MPA) degree prepares students for management and leadership positions in the public and non-profit sectors. And the strongest MPA program in the country in local government and urban policy is offered right here in metro Kansas City at the University of Kansas Edwards Campus in Overland Park.

The KU Edwards Campus knows that returning to school is a serious commitment. They want to make your decision to go back a little easier. Attend an information session on Thursday, April17 to learn about joining the MPA program and to hear about how Missouri residents in the metro area can qualify for resident tuition rates. Start times at 6:00, 6:45 and 7:30 p.m.

Need more information? Visit http://www.Iwentback.com or contact Noel Rasor, MPA advisor, at (913) 897-8510 or noel@ku.edu.

Introducing Cafe Tempo at JCCC

Executive chef Tim Johnson invites you to enjoy the 110-seat Cafe Tempo, located between the new Nerman Museum of Contemporary Art and the new Regnier Center on the campus of Johnson County Community College.

They offer a range of breakfast and lunch items, as well as espresso drinks, fresh fruit and beverages.  Cafe Tempo also offers college and private catering in the evening.

Visit the Nerman Museum of Contemporary Art before or after enjoying a meal.  For more museum information, visit http://gallery.jccc.edu.

Hours for Cafe Tempo are Tuesday through Saturday 10 am-5 pm; Friday 10 am-9 pm; and Sunday 12 pm- 5 pm.

Chris Cakes Catering Available for Food and Fun!

Chris Cakes Catering has not gone out of business; however, the "Kitchen" location on 135th Street in Leawood has closed. 

Chris Cakes adds a dose of humor and fancy pancake flipping to make any event one-of-a-kind.  They use their own brand of pancake mix, using only the finest ingredients in their recipes.

For a unique alternative to any event, call Chris Cakes Catering at 913-837-2889.

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