Leawood Chamber of Commerce Member Memo — May 26, 2006

Upcoming events and news from around the Leawood area.

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Leawood Chamber Events

A Taste of Leawood 2006

Jun. 17, 2006, 7:00pm at Leawood City Hall Courtyard, 4800 Town Center Drive, Leawood,
Contact: A Chamber staff person – chamber@leawoodchamber.org 913-498-1514
Cost: $60 in advance, $70 the day of the event. Tickets on sale @ Leawood Hy-Vee & Town Center Plaza office.

One of the area`s best events now entering its ninth year! Enjoy a casual evening of culinary splendor from the area`s finest restaurants under the stars in the Leawood City Hall Courtyard.

The jazzy blues sounds of the Dan Doran Band will fill the air as patrons enjoy wines, spirits and tantalizing selections from many area restaurant menus. We expect a crowd of 600 people to enjoy jazz and samplings of the Leawood area`s finest cuisine, beverages and spirits in the Leawood City Hall Courtyard on Saturday, June 17th from 7pm to 11pm.

Participating restaurants this year are:
40 Sardines ~ Atlanta Bread Company ~ Bravo! Cucina Italiana ~ Cactus Grill ~ Caribou Coffee ~ Cold Stone Creamery @ 132nd & State Line ~ Hereford House Restaurant ~ Let's Dish! ~ Longhorn Steakhouse ~ McAlister's Deli ~ On the Border ~ Sushi House ~ Yahooz

Don`t miss out on this unique opportunity to make new connections and friends within our community!

Must be 21 to attend. Rain or shine.

Platinum Sponsors
CBIZ & Mayer Hoffman McCann P.C. - Commerce Bank - First National Bank - M&I Bank - National Bank of Kansas City - Shawnee Mission Medical Center - Standard Beverage Corporation

To purchase tickets, please call the Chamber at (913) 498-1514.

Gold Sponsors
Bank of Blue Valley - Discover Vision Centers - Kansas City Power & Light - Saint Luke?s South - Walton Construction Company, LLC

Silver Sponsors
AT&T - Country Club Bank - Gliem & Giddings, LLC - Heartland Bank - Kansas City Home Care Inc. - Lathrop & Gage L.C. - The Mission Bank - Park Place Partners, LLC - Town & Country Bank

Souvenir Glass Sponsor
Menorah Medical Center

— Register Online

National Bank of K.C. Ribbon Cutting

May. 31, 2006, 5:00pm at National Bank of Kansas City, 10700 Nall Ave., Overland Park,

Join us as the Leawood Chamber and the Overland Park Chamber partner in dedicating this lovely new facility located at I-435 & Nall.

Morning Mingling

Jun. 6, 2006, 8:00am at Roth Distributing, 7930 Marshall Drive, Lenexa, 66214
Contact: Chamber office – chamber@leawoodchamber.org 913-498-1514 — Register Online
Cost: There is no cost to attend for Chamber members. Guests $5 at the door or call Chamber for guest pass

Another chance for members, prospective members and guests to get to know each other. Pastries, door prizes and your morning pick me up will be provided!
There is no cost to attend this event.

Organizational Innovation Management

Jun. 7, 2006, 8:00am at KU Edwards Campus, 12600 Quivira Road, Overland Park, 66213
Contact: Katy O'Donovan – katyo@leawoodchamber.org 913-498-1514 — Register Online
Cost: free, but advance registration is required.

"Essential Concepts and Practices in Organizational Innovation Management" - Professor Tom Bolin will discuss business advantages of being an innovative leader, framework for guiding innovation improvement, proven practices and recent trends, and resources for personal review. The presentation will be 45 minutes in length, followed by a 15 minute Q&A session. Pastries and refreshments will be provided by Bank of Blue Valley.

After Hours Networking

Jun. 28, 2006, 5:00pm at Freedom Pointe of Overland Park, 9201 Foster, Overland Park, 66212
Contact: Chamber office – chamber@leawoodchamber.org 913-498-1514 — 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, so please contact Linda for more information at 913-498-1514 or email her at lindam@leawoodchamber.org.

Enjoy networking with Leawood Chamber members and future members in a casual, business-card-friendly social environment. We'll have some great door prizes, food and beverages, and of course the area's best networking. You'll want to be sure to attend!

Leawood Community Events

Poets & Poetry

Jun. 1, 2006, 7:00pm at Leawod City Hall, Maple Room, 4800 Town Center Drive, Leawood, 66211
Contact: April Bishop – aprilb@leawood.org 913-339-6700 x157
Cost: Free Weblink: http://leawood.org

Poets & Poetry nights are held the first Thursday of every month through November.

SAFEHOME's June Jubilee

Jun. 4, 2006, 5:00pm at Overland Park Marriott, 10800 Metcalf Avenue, Overland Park, 66210
Contact: Susan Lebovitz – slebovitz@safehome-ks.org 913-432-9300 x18
Cost: $100 - Individual, $1,000 - Table of 10 Weblink: http://www.safehome-ks.org

On Sunday, June 4, 2006, SAFEHOME will hold its 14th Annual June Jubilee, "Blueprint for Success," to benefit the women and children who are clients of Johnson County’s only provider of services for victims of domestic violence.

The "Blueprint for Success" Jubilee includes dinner, live and silent auctions, entertainment, and a short program. This event will mark the kick-off of SAFEHOME’s capital campaign.

SAFEHOME is conducting the first capital campaign in its 26-year history to raise funds to renovate a former hotel. The facility would allow SAFEHOME to increase shelter capacity from 29 to 40 beds, and eventually 60 beds.

Will and Senia Shields are Honorary Chairs of the event. Anne Peterson will be the Mistress of Ceremonies with Chuck Robinson conducting the live auction.

Major sponsors include Lee Jeans; Robbie Manufacturing; Bank of Blue Valley; Dr. Mary Adams; Barbara & Patrick Patterson; Pulaski Bank Home Lending; Shawnee Mission Medical Center and Favorite Healthcare Staffing, Inc. Event organizers expect 400 guests will attend.

The event will be held at the Overland Park Marriott at 5:00 p.m.

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Family Concert featuring Jim Cosgrove

Jun. 8, 2006, 10:00am at The Courtyard in front of Leawood City Hall next door to the Pioneer Library, 4800 Town Center Drive, Leawood, 66211
Contact: April Bishop – aprilb@leawood.org 913-339-6700 x157
Cost: Free Weblink: http://www.leawood.org

This series of family concerts will run every Thursday morning in June and July beginning June 8th. Jim Cosgrove, children's favorite performer will kick-off the series. "Mr. Stinky Feet" is the "Jimmy Buffet for kids". His high-energy interactive concerts have made him a national award winning performer. This concert is sponsored by Heartland Bank.

Engage Life Seminar

Jun. 8, 2006, 12:00pm at Villa Ventura Retirement Community, 12100 Wornall Road, Kansas City, 64145
Contact: Amy Hall – vvcrdirector@seniorstar.com 816-941-0525
Cost: The seminars are free to general public but seating is limited.

Come join us for an informative seminar on Understanding the Changing Dynamics of Retirement Living.

News & Announcements

USSD Now Open in Leawood

United Studios of Self Defense - America's Self Defense Leader is proud to announce that our Leawood location (123rd and State Line Rd.) is open! We are currently offering ONE MONTH FREE! as well as outstanding discounts on our tuition programs. Contact us today to start your martial arts journey! 913-451-3606

The New Kansas City Star!

THE REDESIGN. The Kansas City Star’s new presses, the most technologically advanced in the world, will roll out a redesigned Star this spring. Vibrant colors, a new page size, top-quality graphics and state-of-the-art printing will be its visual hallmarks.

But the beauty is more than skin deep: Content is most important to readers, and the new paper’s content has been re-thought to serve readers better. We’re expanding local coverage and working to provide quick and easy access to everything from last night’s game results to business news to local entertainment choices. Mario Garcia, a world-renowned designer whose clients have ranged from The Wall Street Journal to Die Zeit to The Miami Herald, and the newspaper’s staff have worked together to:

Reorganize the paper, using color coding and other design elements to help readers identify what they want quickly.

Offer more quick-to-read news summaries, pertinent background information, graphics and tips.

Use more headlines and labels to make it easy to grasp essential information while scanning pages.

Boost watchdog coverage, whether a ... (go to www.leawoodchamber.org for more information)

Prairie Village PR firm wins top award

A project that used a game-like exercise to teach the public about complex engineering concepts earned doc COMMUNICATIONS a “Best of Show Award,” from the Kansas City chapter of the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC). The firm won the award, along with several others, at the chapter’s Bronze Quill Gala held Friday, May 3, 2006, at the Westin Crown Center. The annual event is held to honor the communications work of the area’s top corporations, non-profits and government agencies.

The IABC awarded Michael DeMent and Susan Tolleson the best of show award for their entry “Right Turns: Creating a State/Local Partnership for Long-Range Planning”. doc COMMUNICATIONS developed the transportation planning tool for the Kansas Department of Transportation as part of a study to determine how best to handle long-term growth along K-7, a rapidly developing highway on the west edge of Kansas City.

Right Turns, which also won a Bronze Quill in the category of Issues Management, has been featured nationally as a model for effective public involvement in highway development. It’s been featured on the cover of Partici ... (go to www.leawoodchamber.org for more information)

Saint Luke's South Family Health Festival

Saint Luke’s South will host its 6th annual Family Health Festival on Saturday, June 3, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The festival is targeted to the entire family, featuring health screenings and information for adults and entertainment for children. Community organizations will provide information on various health topics, and offer health screenings including heel bone density, hearing, blood glucose, cholesterol, and blood pressure. Children can enjoy a moonwalk, a giant slide, a LifeFlight air ambulance available for tours from 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., face-painting, a mini-hospital, and a special Father’s Day craft. Other activities for adults will include chair massage, car seat safety checks, and golf performance enhancement. Lunch and snacks will be available for purchase from Highland Plaza Hy-Vee and Robek’s Fruit Smoothies.

Member Profile

Homewatch CareGivers

Do you want peace of mind, reliability, guilt relief, freedom and a trusting relationship when making choices about care needs for you, your parents or family?

Finding a CareGiver you are comfortable with and can trust is challenging—until you call Homewatch CareGivers. We provide the finest non-medical care with the goal of helping seniors stay at home, meeting short term respite care needs for all ages and personal assistance for short time periods. Our bonded and insured CareGivers and C.N.A.s have chosen this field as a career—not just a job. We offer personal care, medication reminders, meal preparation, laundry and light housekeeping, transportation, companionship and more from two to 24 hours a day.

So whether your loved one suffers from dementia, Alzheimers or another disease, is recovering from an injury or illness, or just needs a little extra help, you can count on us. We accept private pay and work with long-term care insurance companies. Fortunately, most of us don’t need care every day but, when you do, it helps to know someone you feel comfortable calling, who is reliable and trustworthy. Please keep us in mind.

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Leawood Chamber of Commerce
11300 Tomahawk Creek Parkway #240, Leawood, KS 66211
Web: www.leawoodchamber.org
Email: chamber@leawoodchamber.org
Voice: 913-498-1514 Fax: 913-491-0134

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