Leawood Chamber of Commerce Member Memo — June 17, 2011

Upcoming events and news from around the Leawood area.

Leawood Chamber Events

General Membership Luncheon

Jul. 19, 2011, 11:30 at Ritz Charles Overland Park, Salon B (West Side), 9000 W. 137th Street, Overland Park, 66221
Cost: $25 members, $35 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.

Register by clicking on the link below:

Please join Leawood Chamber members, their guests, and 'future' Chamber members for some of the area's best networking while enjoying an informative program and a great meal.

The speaker for the July General Membership Luncheon will be Mr. Adam Crowe with Johnson County Emergency Management and Homeland Security. Adam is responsible for the development, coordination, and administration of all community preparedness activities including trainings, exercises, education, public presentations, and public information. These community preparedness functions are designed to prepare local citizens to get ready for emergencies and disasters. Adam also promotes the many programs already performed by Johnson County Departments that help improve the overall preparedness of the county. By preparing local citizens for all community hazards and promoting these county functions, Johnson County will become more resilient to disasters and truly a Community Prepared.

This position specifically oversees the Johnson County -- A Community Prepared Social Media program, the Emergency Prepared Neighborhood Program, and the Citizen Corps program as well as Emergency Management Interns.

Chamber Members: As an added benefit, members will receive via email a spreadsheet with contact information of all the other member attendees at the event. This is another way we're working to make sure the Leawood Chamber is a great networking resource for Chamber members.

Use the Register Online link below and sign up today!

If you have trouble registering for this event, please email us at Event Registration Assistance.

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

The reservation deadline for this event is Thursday, July 14th, by 5:00 pm.

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Member Briefing

Jun. 17, 2011, 8:30 at Country Club Bank - South Leawood, 2nd floor conference room, 13451 Briar, Leawood, 66209 — Register Online
Cost: Free for Chamber members

Members use the link below to register:

If you are a new representative for an existing Chamber Member or are a representative for a brand new Member, we welcome you to join us for our informative Member Briefing.

This is your chance to meet the staff, representatives from the Board, representatives from the Ambassador Committee and fellow Chamber members. Learn the history of the Chamber and ways to maximize the value of your membership. Enjoy continental breakfast, coffee and conversation!

Please bring your business cards and be prepared to introduce yourself!

Members use the link below to register today!

If you have trouble registering for this event, please email us at Event Registration Assistance.

After Hours Networking

Jun. 22, 2011, 5:00 at The Design Connection, 14117 Fontana, Leawood, 66224 — Register Online
Cost: There is no cost to attend this event.

Members & Non Members use the link below to register:

Arlene Ladegaard, owner of The Design Connection and certified interior designer, is graciously opening up her home to Leawood Chamber members, their guests, and future Chamber members. They look forward to seeing you soon!

Use the link below to register today!

If you have trouble registering for this event, please email us at Event Registration Assistance.

Registration deadline is Monday, June 20th, by 5:00 pm, so make sure you RSVP today!

Ribbon Cutting - LeCreuset

Jun. 24, 2011, 4:00 at LeCreuset, 4549 W. 119th St., Leawood, 66209
Cost: There is no cost to attend this event.

Come join us as we celebrate the grand opening of LeCreuset at One Nineteen with a ribbon cutting.

The ribbon cutting ceremony with Mayor Dunn will start at 4:00 p.m. Don't miss this exciting event!!

To learn more about LeCreuset, visit their web site at www.lecreuset.com

Leawood Community Events

Art Show and Reception

Jun. 17, 2011, 5:30pm at Eva Reynolds Fine Art Gallery, 4851 W. 134th Street, Leawood, 66209
Contact: April Bishop – aprilb@leawood.org 913-339-6700 x157
Cost: Free

Free art show and reception sponsored by Leawood Arts Council and Eva Reynolds Fine Art Leawood Gallery.

ART ATTACK SATURDAYS CONTINUES

Jun. 18, 2011, 12:00pm at LEAWOOD FINE ART, 11843 ROE, LEAWOOD, 66211
Contact: MIA HARRIS – info@leawoodfineart.com 913-338-4999
Cost: FREE - CHILDREN ARE WELCOME - REFRESHMENTS WILL BE SERVED Weblink: http://www.leawoodfineart.com

We are having a live artist demonstration in the gallery from 12:00 to 3:00, featured artist is "CHRISTOPHER JACKSON". Offering a wide range of subject matter, Christopher Jackson's art is not limited to any particular genre of painting. His 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

Jun. 18, 2011, 12:00pm at U.S. Toy Store, 2008 W. 103rd Terr, Leawood, 66206

We will be celebrating Sluggerrr's birthday! He will be at the U.S. Toy store this saturday, June 18th 12-1 pm. There will be cake, balloon animals, games, prizes and more!

Farmers' Market

Jun. 18, 2011, 8:00am at Blue Valley Recreation Complex, 9701 W. 137th St., Overland Park, 66221
Cost: FREE Weblink: http://www.bluevalleyrec.org

Come shop fresh local products from high-quality, honest vendors. Fruits, veggies, meat, plants and more--all products from within a 125-mile radius of Overland Park.

StoneLion Puppet Theater

Jun. 21, 2011, 9:30am at Lodge at Ironwoods Park, 147th and Mission Road, Leawood,
Contact: April Bishop – aprilb@leawood.org 913-339-6700 x157
Cost: Free

Prairie Book Club

Jun. 22, 2011, 9:30am at Oxford School House, Ironwoods Park, 147th and Mission Road, Leawood, 66224
Contact: April Bishop – aprilb@leawood.org 913-339-6700 x157
Cost: $2 per child per session

Every Wednesday through July 27, a teacher will read children's historic fiction and each session will include a craft, activity, or games.

News & Announcements

A Taste of Leawood Attendee Survey

We would love to hear feedback from everyone who attended this year's A Taste of Leawood. Please click on the link below and take the brief survey an tell us what you thought!

 Thank you for your time!

Part Time Position at Equity Bank

Primary function is to meet the needs of customers by providing excellent customer service.

Job functions include: floating teller between all KC branches (housing at OP 435 and Roe location), float between there, Spring Hill, Lees Summit and OP South. Complete customer transactions, check cashing, deposits, loan payments, etc. Respond to customer requests for information, accurate handling of cash drawer, develop relationships with customers to meet financial services needs.

Requirements: high school diploma or equivalent., cash handling or customer service experience, excellent interpersonal skills, computer skills to include ability to work in Windows based environment, aptitude for mathematics.

St. Joseph Medical Center Earns American Stroke Association Award

St. Joseph Medical Center has earned the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Get With The Guidelines®–Stroke Silver Plus Performance Achievement Award. When it comes to stroke, time lost is brain lost. Get With The Guidelines®-Stroke program was developed to help hospitals ensure that the care they provide to stroke patients is aligned with the latest scientific guidelines.

According to the American Heart Association, most hospitals implementing the Get With The Guidelines-Stroke quality improvement program realize measurable results making a difference in the lives of patients and their families.

“The award recognizes St. Joseph’s commitment and success in implementing a higher standard of stroke care by ensuring that stroke patients receive treatment according to nationally accepted standards and recommendations,” says Kathleen Henderson, RN, MN, ACNS-BC, coordinator of the stroke program at St. Joseph. “Earning the award shows our work in stroke treatment is ongoing.”

To receive the Get With The Guidelines-Stroke Silver Plus Quality Achievement Award, St. Joseph consistently achieved at least 12 consecutive months of 85 percent or higher adherence to all Get With The Guidelines-Stroke Quality Achievement indicators and achieved at least 75 percent or higher compliance with six of 10 Get With The Guidelines-Stroke Quality Measures during that same time period. According to the Ame ... (go to www.leawoodchamber.org for more information)

Thank You to This Year's A Taste of Leawood Volunteers

Every year the planning and preparation for A Taste of Leawood, is a long and time consuming process. However, the end result is always a great community event, in which many Chamber members and residents throughout the region look forward to year after year.

With a limited number of Chamber staff, we heavily rely on volunteers to help with many aspects of the event from wine glass stuffing to check-in at the event, and so on.

Chamber staff wants to extend our most sincere gratitude to the following individuals for giving up their time to ensure that A Taste of Leawood is a successful fundraiser for the Chamber. It is because of each of you, along with our generous sponsors, we are able to do what we do.

Adam Jeffries
Alan Stetson
Andy Huckaba
Angela Lawrence
Annie Best
April Bishop
Arthur R Smith
Ashley McDonald
Barbara St. Aubin
Carol Hintz
Cathy Freund
Christy Jeffries
Dave Stadtmueller
David Didde
Deb Bliss
Dr. Dan J. Sallee
Ed Foley
Ella Smith
Eric Lowell
Garet King
Gayle Jagoda
Hayley Byers
Holly Juckette
Jim Cogswell
Jimmie Eggleston
Joe Johnson
JoeyDee Richardson
Joyce Didde
Julie Jeffries
Kathy Dorst
Kim Jeffries
Kris Coffee
Laura Jeffries
Lynne Fleenor
Mallory Saylor
Mark Naster
Mary Tearney
Matt Carpenter
Melissa Eggleston
Mike McAuley

2011 A Taste of Leawood Deemed a Sold Out Success

On Saturday, June 11th, Leawood Chamber of Commerce members, and residents of the community and surrounding region, gathered to celebrate the 2011 A Taste of Leawood. This year’s event marked the biggest one in its 14 year history with more than 600 tickets sold. The event was officially sold out as of the Thursday prior. Chamber staff attributes the growth in ticket sales to the perfect weather and increased advertising and marketing.

The event’s new venue, Leawood City Park, allotted guests plenty of room to mingle, dance and enjoy the incredible cuisine from the 20+ participating restaurants. Patrons danced the night away to the tunes provided from the band Souled Out, and relaxed in the casual yet classy ambiance. The greenery from Rosehill Gardens and the statue from Eva Reynolds Fine Arts, helped add elegance to the event site. The complimentary shuttle, provided Town Village Leawood, helped get attendees to and from the event site.

The gift bag that each attendee went home with, was filled with an overwhelming amount of gift cards, valuable vouchers, and promotional items that more than covered the cost of each ticket with savings.

“We are so grateful for the support that we received this year from the number of sponsor businesses who chose to be involved with this event. It is because of organizations like these, who care about the community in which they do business, that enable us to pull off an event tha ... (go to www.leawoodchamber.org for more information)

B2B Cookie Winner

Our B2B cookie winner for June is Nancy Huckaba with CBIZ & Mayer Hoffman McCann P.C.! By attending a Leawood Chamber event and submitting her business card, Nancy was automatically entered into a drawing for a dozen Blue Chip Cookies, compliments of Blue Chip Cookies in Town Center Plaza.

Congratulations, Nancy!

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Pictured L to R: Susan Mulhall-Smith (Mission Bank), Nancy Huckaba (CBIZ Mayer Hoffman McCann P.C.)

The 2011-2012 "Where's That" Leawood Area Map is Now Available

Every year the Leawood Chamber of Commerce prints and distributes approximately 6,000 of the one and only Leawood area specific map.

The "Where's That" map is a perfect resource for out-of-town visitors, new residents, or anyone wanting to learn more about the vibrant Leawood community and its surrounding area.

This year's map strictly lists Leawood Chamber members only in a variety of categories. Categories include area hotels, shopping centers, day spas, restaurants, art galleries, places of worship and more. 

If your business would like copies of the "Where's That"  Leawood area map to display in your place of business, please contact the Chamber today by calling 913-498-1514 or emailing jamic@leawoodchamber.org.

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