Leawood Chamber of Commerce Member Memo — April 29, 2011

Upcoming events and news from around the Leawood area.

Leawood Chamber Events

A Taste of Leawood

Jun. 11, 2011, 7:00 at NEW LOCATION, Leawood City Park, 10601 Lee Blvd., Leawood, 66206
Cost: Ticket Price $65 plus tax in advance, $70 plus tax at the door (if available). MUST BE 21 TO ATTEND!

Savor the Summer at the 2011 A Taste of Leawood Event!

Taste of Leawood Dancers

Tempt your palate with delectable food and beverage samplings from the area's top establishments at one location! Back by popular demand, the band Souled Out will be performing at this year's event.

Extend the fun all summer long by taking home your souvenir wine glass and gift bag full of treats, including valuable vouchers with savings of over $150! Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to make new connections and friends within the Leawood community all while enjoying Leawood's finest! Make sure you invite your friends, neighbors, business associates, and colleagues!

The ticket price includes:
Enjoying extraordinary cuisine all evening long
5 drink tickets
The Souled Out Band
Complimentary soda and water
Souvenir gift bag
Souvenir wine glass

Attendees MUST BE 21 to ATTEND. This is a rain or shine event and tickets are non-refundable.

All tickets purchased May 30th - June 10th can be picked up at WILL CALL the evening of Saturday, June 11th.

If you would like your tickets before the event, you may pick them up at the Chamber office, located at 13451 Briar, Suite 201, Leawood, KS 66209, before 5:00 p.m., Friday, June 10th.

After 5:00 p.m. Friday, June 10th, tickets will no longer be available online. Tickets (if available) will also be available the night of the event at WILL CALL.

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

PLATINUM SPONSORS
Bank Midwest
Country Club Bank
CrossFirst Bank
Discover Vision Centers
Hoefer Wysocki Architects
Menorah Medical Center
St. Joseph Medical Center
Shawnee Mission Medical Center
Sullivan's Steakhouse
Town Center Plaza

WINE GLASS SPONSOR
Town & Country Disposal

PRESENTING MUSIC SPONSOR
Still Available

SOUVENIR GIFT BAG SPONSOR
Shawnee Mission Medical Center

— Register Online

Morning Mingling

May. 3, 2011, 8:00 at The Sweet Life at Grand Court, 12000 Lamar Ave., Overland Park, 66209 — Register Online
Cost: There is no cost to attend this event.

Members & Non Members use the link below to register:

Leawood Chamber members, 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, April 29th, by 5:00 pm, so make your reservation today!

KU Edwards Campus Professional Edge Series

May. 4, 2011, 8:00 at KU Edwards Campus, Regnier Hall Auditorium, 12610 Quivira Rd., Overland Park, 66213
Cost: FREE and open to the public. Please RSVP online or by calling (913) 897-8413.

Speaker: KU Theatre Department

This presentation will be an interactive theatre experience delivered by the KU Theatre Department. Interactive theatre is practice in a fictional setting for real life situations that can be difficult to handle through hands on experience. "A Case of the Mondays" will look at a leadership challenge where a new office manager has to deal with a staff resistant to change. This script will deal with office politics and personnel management.

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

Please visit the Web site to register online or contact Ed Foley at (913) 897-8413.

Presenting Sponsor: Burns & McDonnell

Ribbon Cutting - LifeWise Renovations

May. 5, 2011, 4:00 at LifeWise Renovations, 3500 West 75th Street, Suite 100, Prairie Village, 66208
Cost: There is no cost to attend this event.

Come join us in celebrating LifeWise Renovations One Year Anniversary with the Leawood business community with a ribbon cutting ceremony.

We will be celebrating the One Year Anniversary of their Leawood business. The ribbon cutting ceremony with Mayor Dunn will start at 4:00 p.m. Don't miss this exciting event!!

To learn more about LifeWise Renovations, visit their web site at www.lifewiserenovations.com

Leawood Community Events

Free Community Shred Day

Apr. 30, 2011, 9:00am at National Bank Of Kansas City, 3510 W. 95th St., Leawood, 66206
Contact: Cathy Schrunk – cschrunk@bankofkc.com 913-341-1144
Cost: Free!

Is your personal information starting to pile up? Shredding is the safest way to dispose of statements, cancelled checks, credit card offers, and bills. Shred your documents for free on 4/30/11 from 9 - 11 a.m. at NBKC's Leawood branch...3510 W. 95th St.

Art Attack Saturdays

Apr. 30, 2011, 12:00pm at Leawood Fine Art, 11843 Roe, Leawood, 66211
Contact: Mia Harris – info@leawoodfineart.com 913-338-4999
Cost: FREE, Refreshments will be served Weblink: http://www.leawoodfineart.com

Saturdays April 30th through June 11th we will be having live artist demonstrations in the gallery from 12:00 to 3:00 p.m.

April 30th's artist is CHRISTOPHER JACKSON who offers a wide range of subject matter. Christophers paintings speak with a strong confident voice. His technique of applying pigment creates visual impact that makes his work recognizable as his own.

Children are welcome. Refreshments will be served.

Sluggerrr Saturdays

Apr. 30, 2011, 12:00pm at U.S. Toy Store, 2008 W. 103rd Terr, Leawood, 66206
Cost: FREE!

On Saturday April 30th, Kansas City Royals' mascot Sluggerrr will be at U.S. Toy! Come by anytime between 12-1pm.

Leawood Aquatic Center Season Passes

May. 2, 2011, 8:30am at Leawood City Hall, 4800 Town Center Drive, Leawood, 66211
Contact: Lindsay Hart – lindsayh@leawood.org 913-339-6700 x158

Season passes for the Leawood Aquatic Center will be on sale starting Monday, May 2. All registration and photo ID’s will be taken at Leawood City Hall, (lower level), 4800 Town Center Drive. Passes may be purchased Monday through Friday between 8:30am and 4:30pm. Evening and weekend hours will be available Saturdays, May 14-July 16, from 10:00am-2:00pm, and Monday & Wednesday evenings, May 16-July 13, (except May 30) from 5:30-7:30pm. Memorial Day weekend hours will be available Saturday, Sunday and Monday from 10:00am-2:00pm (May 28-30).

The following fees will apply: Individual (all patrons ages 3 and up) $50, Resident Discounted Fee $35; Senior Citizen $40, Resident Discounted Fee $25. Fees now include the cost of the ID cards (no more new/renewal fees).

SuperPass fees are as follows: Family (up to 5 family members) $55, Resident Discounted Fee $40, with each additional family member at $5 each; Individual $30, Resident Discounted Fee $20.

The Leawood Aquatic Center will open for the season on Saturday, May 28 at 11:00 a.m. For more information please call (913) 339-6700 ext. 154.

IMAGE Skincare Launch Party

May. 4, 2011, 4:00pm at Sunlight Day Spa, 7373 W 107 St, Overland Park, 66212
Contact: heather holder – hholder@sunlightdayspa.com 913-754-2023
Cost: Free

Join us for the launch of our new product line, IMAGE.

Margaritas on the Patio at the Forum

May. 5, 2011, 4:00pm at The Forum at Overland Park, 3501 West 95th St., Overland Park, 66206
Contact: Susie Hassler – shassler@5sq.com 913-748-1889
Cost: Free to the public Weblink: http://www.theforumatoverlandpark.com

Join us for margaritas, networking and entertainment by a Mariachi Band at The Forum at Overland Park, the area's premiere senior living community

Monthly DAR Meeting

May. 5, 2011, 6:45pm at Hillcrest Covenant Church, 8801 Nall Avenue, Prairie Village,
Contact: Holly Giloth – 913-908-2720
Cost: free

Sagamore Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will hold their monthly meeting on Thursday, May 5, 2011 at 6:45 PM, at Hillcrest Covenant Church, lower level, 8801 Nall Ave., Prairie Village, Kansas. The evening program “Container Gardening” will be presented by Joyce Deering, Master Gardener. Hostesses for the evening are Helen Nahrstedt and Marilyn Tebow. Prospective members are encouraged to call (913) 469-6413 or email sagamore@kansasdar.org.

FOBN FAMILY BUSINESS FORUM

May. 5, 2011, 9:30am at Lighton Tower, 7500 College Blvd., Ste. 800, Overland Park, 66210
Contact: Arianna Poland – arianna@retirementconceptsgroup.com 913-661-7293
Cost: Free

FOBN – THE FAMILY OWNED BUSINESS NETWORK® WILL PRESENT THE Inaugural Session of the FOBN Family Business Forum® dealing with concerns, issues and challenges facing Owners and Family Members of FAMILY OWNED BUSINESS.

There is no charge for the event.

Success, Survival and Succession®
What: A Forum for Family Business Owners and Family Members
When: 9:30 a.m. – Noon
May 5th and repeated on May 12th
Where: Lighton Tower
7500 College Blvd. Suite 800
Overland Park, KS 66210

Network with other family business owners and our faculty who all have dealt with family business issues to discuss current issues and concerns about Success, Survival, & Succession® for your family owned business.

Introduction and Welcome: Sherman Titens, Founder and Managing Director of THE FAMILY OWNED BUSINESS NETWORK, Author, Lecturer and Consultant to family owned business

Sessions Facilitated by: Norm Craig, Area Director, THE FAMILY OWNED BUSINESS NETWORK; Managing Director, Retirement Concepts Group (norm@retirementconceptsgroup.com, 913 ... (go to www.leawoodchamber.org for more information)

News & Announcements

Time Warner Cable

Time Warner Cable’s Commitment: To serve the diverse needs of our multicultural marketplace, we must engage people of all backgrounds in our everyday business practices.

You are cordially invited to discuss the products and services you offer. We will have decision makers from each of our departments on hand ready to discuss 2011 purchasing opportunities.

When: May 19, 2011
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Where: Southeast Community Center 3601 East 63rd Street Kansas City, MO 64130

Registration will begin at 12:00PM, followed by a welcome from the Kansas City Senior Leadership.

Please register by going to http://twcentral.com/kansascitydiversity

For more information, check out our website at www.twcablesupplierdiveristy.com.

Several Leawood Chamber Members are Named in 40 Under 40 List

Kansas City's Business Magazine Ingram's recently published its "The Power Book," in which their "40 under 40" were announced. Among these 40 professionals are several Leawood Chamber Members including:

The Leawood Chamber would like to congratulate these members on their success, and wish them more of it in the future.

Leawood Chamber Members Recognized as the 2011 Healthiest Employers in KC

On March 9, 2011 the Kansas City Business Journal recognized several area businesses as the 2011 Healthiest Employers in Kansas City. Several Leawood Chamber members were among those named, including:

The Chamber would like to congratulate these members on this achievement.

 

McAuley & Crandall, PA is Growing Up and Moving Out!

McAuley & Crandall, PA, is excited to announce that due to prosperous growth, they will be moving their office on April 29th to their new location at 7200 W. 132nd Street, Ste. 160, in Overland Park. They will be located in The Morgan Stanley Building, west of People's Bank.

 For questions, feel free to call 913-239-9130, email info@mccpas.com, or visit www.MCcpas.com.

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