Leawood Chamber of Commerce Member Memo — April 9, 2010
Upcoming events and news from around the Leawood area.
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Leawood Chamber Events
Membership Luncheon - GMM100413
Apr. 13, 2010, 11:30 at
Ritz Charles Overland Park,
9000 W. 137th Street, Overland Park, blue 66221
Cost: $22 members, $32 non members (paid in advance).
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:
Our guest speaker at this month's luncheon will be Leawood resident, Leo E. Morton, the Chancellor of the University of Missouri - Kansas City.
Chancellor Morton will share with the membership the importance of institutions of higher education to the vitality of a metropolitan area and how UMKC fits into the community's future.
Prior to becoming the Chancellor at UMKC in December 2008, Morton was a University trustee since 2000. During his third year as the Chairman of the Trustees Board, he stepped down to serve as the interim chancellor. Outside of UMKC, he is very involved in community organizations including serving as chairman of the Board of Trustees for Menorah Medical Center, Board of Trustees for MRI, the Economic Development Corporation, the Kansas City Area Development Council, and the Ironhorse Golf Course committee.
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 Thursday, April 8th by 5:00 pm, so use the link below to register today! Sorry, we will be unable to offer refunds on cancellations after the reservation deadline.
The Ritz Charles will be serving a Pesto Chicken Pasta dish and a Vegetarian option. Please contact the Chamber office if you have any special dietary needs.
— Register Online'A Taste of Leawood' TOL100612
Jun. 12, 2010, 7:00 at
Leawood City Hall Courtyard,
4800 Town Center Drive, Leawood, Education Committ 66211
Cost: Ticket Price $65 plus tax in advance, $70 plus tax at the door (if available). MUST BE 21 TO ATTEND!
'A Taste of Leawood,' one of the area's premier events, where you can enjoy a casual evening of music, spirits and culinary splendor from 25 of the area's finest establishments under the stars in the Leawood City Hall Courtyard.
The Leawood Chamber is pleased to announce that back by popular demand, 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.
By purchasing tickets online, you agree to the chamber's refund policy as noted at www.leawoodchamber.org/refund_policy.cfm.
TO PURCHASE TICKETS:
— Register OnlineRibbon Cutting - Moda Domani
Apr. 15, 2010, 4:00 at
Moda Domani,
4821 W. 119th Street, Overland Park, Networking Groups 66209
Cost: There is no cost to attend this event.
Come join us in welcoming Moda Domani as a new member of the Leawood Chamber and the Leawood business community with a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate their new location in Hawthorne Plaza. Mayor Dunn will assist us in cutting the ribbon, so make sure you don't miss this exciting event!
Visit their web site at www.modadomani.com for more information.
After Hours Networking AH100421
Apr. 21, 2010, 5:00 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. Guests $10 (paid in advance) or call the Chamber office for guest pass at 913-498-1514.
"Save" time in your schedule to attend this month's After Hours event at Country Club Bank in Leawood!
Leawood Chamber members, guests, and 'future' Chamber members are invited to expand their network by "depositing" new connections in their contact list.
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, April 19th, by 5:00 pm, so make sure you RSVP today!
2010 Legislative Breakfast Series #5
Apr. 24, 2010, 7:30 at
Ritz Charles Overland Park,
9000 West 137th Street, Overland Park, Religious 66221 — Register Online
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 Terrie Huntington, John Vratil; Representatives Milack Talia, Owen Donohoe, Mike Kiegerl.
*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, April 19th, by 5:00 p.m. Sorry, we are unable to offer refunds for cancellations received after the reservation deadline.
Morning Mingling MM100504
May. 4, 2010, 8:00 at
Aloft Leawood,
11620 Ash St., Leawood, Marketing Task Fo 66211 — Register Online
Cost: There is no cost to attend for Chamber members. Guests $10 (paid in advance) or call the Chamber office for guest pass at 913-498-1514.
Start your day with an "Aloha" from Aloft Leawood at this month's Morning Mingling event!
Leawood Chamber members, guests, and 'future' Chamber members are invited to join us for some great Leawood Chamber networking at Leawood's first hotel located in Park Place.
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, April 30th, by 5:00 pm, so make your reservation today!
Leawood Community Events
Shred-it ShredFEST
Apr. 10, 2010, 8:00am at
Commerce Banking Centers,
NBC Action News is gearing up for the fifth annual Shred-It event. It will be held Saturday, April 10th, from 8:00 AM until Noon. We'll shred up to 3 boxes or bags of your paper for free! It's a service made possible by NBC Action News, Call for Action, Commerce Bank, the Better Business Bureau and of course those giant shredding trucks provided free by Shred-it.
There will be five Commerce Bank locations throughout the metro where you can drop off old files, records and other paper items to be shredded. You will also be able to have computer hard drives crushed at one location, in Prairie Village, KS. And new this year there will be a chance to donate to TLC for Children and Families.
Commerce Bank Locations:
~4006 W. 83rd (83rd/Mission), Prairie Village, KS
~13441 State Line (135th/State Line), KC
~8700 Monrovia (87th/Monrovia), Lenexa, KS
~110 NW Barry Road (Between N. Oak & 169), KC
~301 SE 291 Highway (291 Highway/3rd), Lee's Summit, MO
Visit http://www.nbcactionnews.com/content/cfa/shredit.aspx for more ... (go to www.leawoodchamber.org for more information)
American Roots Music Workshop at the Oxford School
Apr. 10, 2010, 9:00am at
Historic One-Room Oxford Schoolhouse,
Ironwoods Park, 147th & Mission Road, Leawood,
Contact: April Bishop – 913-339-6700 x157
Cost: See web site for event cost. Weblink: http://www.leawood.org/news_item.aspx?NewsID=488
The Historic One-Room Oxford Schoolhouse, located in Ironwoods Park, 147th & Mission Road in Leawood, Kansas, will host two hands-on music workshops on Saturday, April 10th. Session I will be designed for children 4 to 7 years old and runs from 9:00 to 10:00 am. Session II will be for children 8 and older and runs from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. See the web site for event cost.
Each workshop will include a performance and presentation of traditional American Roots Rhythms by instructor, Scott Klamm. Children will build and decorate their own percussion instrument. Each session will conclude with a performance by the group on their own new instruments.
Old-time musician Scott Klamm is no stranger to the Historic Oxford Schoolhouse. Scott has performed at many of the past events held at the schoolhouse. Scott plays traditional American instruments including mountain dulcimer, Appalachian mouth bow, auto harp, guitar, and mandolin.
For more information and registration please contact April Bishop at (913) 339-6700 x157.
KU Edwards Campus Community Event
Apr. 12, 2010, 7:00pm at
KU Edwards Campus, Regnier Hall Auditorium,
12600 Quivira Rd., Overland Park, 66213
Contact: Christine Hartigan – chartiga@ku.edu 913-897-8548
Cost: FREE Weblink: http://edwardscampus.ku.edu/events/index.shtml?option=eventview&ce_id=30778
The University of Kansas School of Music is sponsoring a Trumpet Master Class with Mark Inouye of the San Francisco Symphony. This event will be part of a KU School of Music Guest Artist Series and the KU Brass and Percussion Master’s Series. The event is generously sponsored by the Reach Out Kansas Foundation.
"Amphitheater of Dreams" Gala Fundraiser
Apr. 16, 2010, 7:00pm at
the Lodge in Ironwoods Park,
147th & Mission Rd., Leawood,
Contact: Leawood Parks and Recreation Cultural Arts Office – stageco@leawood.org 913-339-6700 x157
Cost: See web site below for event cost. Weblink: http://www.leawood.org/news_item.aspx?NewsID=485
Join Honorary Chairs, Peggy and Terry Dunn, for the Amphitheater of Dreams Gala 2010 and see the master plan for the vision of a new Ironwoods Amphitheater. The Gala celebration will take place the evening of April 16th at the Lodge in Ironwoods Park starting at 7:00 pm.
The Amphitheater of Dreams Gala will be themed to the Stage Company’s 2010 summer musical production, Guys & Dolls. Dress as a “Guy” or “Doll” from any decade. The evening will feature dinner by Yia Yia’s Euro Bistro, with drinks by Boulevard Brewing and Rimann Liquors. Entertainment will be presented by Comedy to Go. Door prizes provided by Leawood Chamber of Commerce members. Enjoy the festivities, see the future plans, and stay to dance.
The Leawood Amphitheater Steering Committee, in coordination with The Leawood Stage Company, the Leawood Arts Council and the Leawood Foundation, will begin a campaign to raise funds to develop the current simple amphitheater space into a first-class performing arts facility for the community. Hear how each person in the community can participate in building this dream for the future.
Since 1998 the volunteers of the ... (go to www.leawoodchamber.org for more information)
News & Announcements
The Leawood Chamber Welcomes its Newest Members
Moda Domani
4821 W. 119th Street
Overland Park, KS 66209
Ph: (913) 451-0707 Fax: (913) 451-0708
anthonio@modadomani.com http://www.modadomani.com/
Business Category: Men's Clothing / Tailors
Fine Men's Clothing
Referred to the Chamber by: Steven Schowengerdt, Leawood Lifestyle Magazine
Renaissance Financial
11300 Tomahawk Creek Pkwy #350
Leawood, KS 66211
Ph: (913) 344-7700 Fax: (913) 344-7705
trevor.hobbs@rfconline.com http://www.renaissancefinancial.com/
Business Category: Investments / Insurance
Using creative business and personal planning, we help our clients achieve financial freedom...One relationship at a time.
St. Aubin & Associates LLC
12835 Pembroke Circle
Leawood, KS 66209
Ph: (913) 345-2811 Fax: (913) 345-8008
sainte@kc.rr.com http://www.saintaubinandassociates.com/
Business Category: Event Planning / Meeting Planners
To provid ... (go to www.leawoodchamber.org for more information)
$pectacular $pecials are SPRINGING UP all over!
Leawood Chamber members love to offer great deals to fellow chamber members!
Check out the Member MarketPlace to take a peek at this week's specials.
To take a look at the MarketPlace, visit http://www.leawoodchamber.org/marketplace.cfm or visit the Leawood Chamber home page or Member Memo and click on the "$pectacular $avings' button.
Do you have a great offer for our members? Be a part of the Member MarketPlace by submitting your organization's specials at http://www.leawoodchamber.org/submit_marketplace.cfm.
Saint Luke’s Hospital using new liquid treatment for brain aneurysms
Patients with brain aneurysms — a weakness or protrusion in a major blood vessel in the brain — now have access to a novel new treatment option available in the Kansas City area only at Saint Luke’s Brain and Stroke Institute.
William Holloway, M.D., a neurointerventional radiologist at Saint Luke’s Hospital, is one of only a few physicians in the nation treating patients using a new FDA-approved liquid embolic system for treating wide-necked brain aneurysms. The first procedure was performed at Saint Luke’s on March 15.
Brain aneurysms have an opening where the aneurysm arises from the artery or blood vessel, causing a portion of the vessel wall to balloon out. Left untreated, this abnormality puts an individual at risk for stroke or death if the aneurysm breaks open and bleeds.
“A wide-necked brain aneurysm occurs in about 25 percent of patients with brain aneurysms,” said Dr. Holloway. “Some brain aneurysms can be difficult to treat with traditional surgery, because of their location deep within the brain. With Onyx® HD 500, we are able to use a minimally invasive endovascular procedure to treat the aneurysm from within the blood vessel.”
The Onyx material is a liquid polymer that is injected in liquid form through a small micro-catheter to the affected area of the brain. The glue-like substance begins to solidify almost immediatel ... (go to www.leawoodchamber.org for more information)
Terrific Lunch Special at Blue Fin
Lunch is served!
Looking for a great lunch special? Blue Fin offers a super lunch offer seven days a week, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
For one low price you get a choice of soup or crab rangoon and a choice of one of five lunch entrees (General Tso's Chicken, Broccoli Beef, Asparagus Shrimp, Spring Field Cashew Chicken, or Almond Chicken).
Please stop by the restaurant for this delicious lunch deal! For additional details, visit the Member MarketPlace at http://www.leawoodchamber.org/view_marketplace.cfm?marketitem_id=189
Blue Fin Asian Fusion
4800 W. 135th Street, Suite 170
Leawood, KS 66224
913-685-3333
http://www.bluefinasianfusion.com/
Zen Massage
Happy Anniversary, Zen Massage!
What has brought in over 4,500 happy clients in a down economy? Zen Massage's philosophy is simple - Everyone deserves a spa quality massage at an affordable price. NO CONTRACTS to sign and NO MONTHLY MEMBERSHIP FEES to pay, EVER!
Zen offers a wide variety of other massages, and a couples room for the romantic! Check out all of the services at http://www.zenmassageUSA.com, then go to the Olathe link. Walk ins and same day appointments can usually be accommodated. Call 913-764-0000 to book an appointment.
Douglas G. Brooks, MD, Joins Town Plaza Family Practice
Douglas G. Brooks, MD, has joined Town Plaza Family Practice and the medical staff of Menorah Medical Center. Dr. Brooks is board certified in family medicine and has nearly 20 years experience providing care for family members of all ages.
Dr. Brooks has worked as a family care practitioner throughout the Kansas City area and served in various leadership capacities. He received his medical degree from The University of Kansas School of Medicine and completed his residency in family medicine at St. Joseph Medical Center in South Bend, Ind.
Town Plaza Family Practice provides medical services for the entire family, from expectant moms and infants to children and teens to adults and seniors. The practice accepts all major insurance plans and offers same and next day availability. Dr. Brooks is now accepting new patients. For more information, please call 913-498-6652 or visit http://www.mymidwestphysician.com.
Member Profile
Community Foundation of Johnson County
The Community Foundation of Johnson County offers a better way to give. You can establish a charitable fund quickly and easily. And because they streamline the giving process, there’s no chasing down receipts or check stubs at tax time. Instead, you’ll get a simple statement showing how much you gave and to which organizations. Allowing you more time to focus on what’s really important.
Mission
The Community Foundation of Johnson County is a public charity under Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(3). Its mission is to improve the quality of life in Johnson County by increasing charitable giving, connecting donors to community needs they care about, and leading on critical community issues.
Vision
Community dreams fulfilled through the power of philanthropy.
How to get involved:
* Organize your generosity through a personal, family or corporate fund at the Community Foundation, and you decide when and where to give. Need a tax deduction now, but unsure of exactly which charities you wish to support? No problem! Make a tax-deductible transfer of cash or stock to your fu ... (go to www.leawoodchamber.org for complete profile)
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