Leawood Chamber of Commerce Member Memo — May 14, 2010

Upcoming events and news from around the Leawood area.

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Leawood Chamber Events

'A Taste of Leawood'

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!

Savor the Summer at the 2010 A Taste of Leawood Event!

PURCHASE TICKETS NOW

Tempt your palate with delectable food and beverage samplings from 24 area establishments at one location! Back by popular demand, the band Souled Out will be performing at this year's event.

View Restaurants Scheduled to Participate

Extend the fun all summer long by taking home your souvenir wine glass and a 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 our community all while enjoying Leawood's finest! Make sure you invite your friends, neighbors, business associates, and colleagues as well!

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.

TABLE HOST SPONSORSHIPS are still available! Use this premier event as a way to say "thank you" to your best clients or employees. The sponsorship includes a reserved table with signage and 10 admissions. For additional information, contact Stephanie at 913-498-1514, ext 3.

Want to extend your evening? Check out the A Taste of Leawood package deal at Aloft Leawood!!
Click on the link below to reserve your room and A Taste of Leawood tickets. $219 price includes room and two tickets.
Aloft Leawood A Taste of Leawood Package Deal.

PLATINUM SPONSORS
Brookdale Senior Living - Grand Court, Sweet Life at Grand Court & Town Village Leawood
CBIZ & Mayer Hoffman McCann P.C.
Commerce Bank, NA
Menorah Medical Center
St. Joseph Medical Center
Shawnee Mission Medical Center
Town & Country Bank
Town Center Plaza

GOLD SPONSORS
Bank of Blue Valley ~ Country Club Bank, N.A.
DEMDACO, Inc. ~ Discover Vision Centers
Kansas City Power & Light ~ M&I Bank
Saint Luke's South ~ Sullivan's Steakhouse

SILVER SPONSORS
American Companion Care ~ Clawson Benefit Concepts
Park Place ~ Sun Publicaitons

Souvenir Gift Bag Sponsor
Shawnee Mission Medical Center

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 Online

After Hours Networking

May. 19, 2010, 5:00 at Eva Reynold Fine Arts Inc., 4851 W. 134th St., 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.

"Picture" this! A great evening of Leawood Chamber networking at Eva Reynolds Fine Arts.

Leawood Chamber members, guests, and 'future' Chamber members are invited to join us at this month's After Hour event. View some lovely art and enter a"draw"ing for great door prizes.

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, May 17th, by 5:00 pm, so make sure you RSVP today!

KU Edwards Campus Professional Edge Series

Jun. 2, 2010, 8:00 at KU Edwards Campus, Regnier Hall Auditorium, 12600 Quivira Rd., Overland Park, Unconfirmed 66213
Cost: FREE and open to the public. Please RSVP online or by calling (913) 897-8413. Weblink: http://www.EdwardsCampus.KU.edu/speaker

Speaker: Rob Estell, LCSW, LSCSW

Diversity of thought - the idea of more-than-one-way - is key to understanding the potential of diversity and inclusion as an organizational resource. This workshop will explore both the value and business case for diversity in the workplace.

*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

Farmers Market

May. 15, 2010, 8:00am at Recreation Complex, 9701 W. 137th St., (east fields parking lot), Overland Park, 66221
Cost: FREE Weblink: http://www.bluevalleyrec.org/page/market.php

Held rain or shine every Saturday through October 16th.

High-quality vendors offer fruits, vegetables, honey, and more. All produce grown within 125 miles of Overland Park.

Just For Her Expo

May. 21, 2010, 5:00pm at Overland Park Convention Center, 6000 College Blvd., Overland Park, 66211
Contact: Lindsay Aydelotte – lindsay@herlifemagazine.cmo 816-645-8986
Cost: See web site for event cost. For Exhibitor and Sponsorship info, visit http://www.justforherexpo.com/exhibinfo.html Weblink: http://www.justforherexpo.com/buytickets.html

Just For Her Expo is Kansas City's premier women's event! This once-a-year, one-of-a-kind event offers women the opportunity to spend time shopping and learning everything they need to know, JUST FOR HER. You'll find fashion & style, beauty, wellness, health, fitness, baby & kids, food tastings, entertainment and more under one roof.

May 21, 2010 5pm – 10pm
May 22, 2010 10am – 5pm
Overland Park Convention Center

News & Announcements

Kansas Legislative Update 05-10-2010

LEGISLATIVE UPDATE May 10, 2010 
Bob Vancrum, Kansas Government Affairs Consultant


To no one’s great surprise, the Legislative session has spilled over into Saturday and now Monday. For that reason, I’m writing this very abbreviated report on developments concerning key issues this week, with a more complete report to follow on later in the week.