Leawood Chamber of Commerce Member Memo — June 2, 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
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 Bowlin 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!
Morning Mingling
Jul. 6, 2006, 8:00am at
Ricoh Business Systems,
10900 W. 86th Street, Ste. 100, 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.
Leawood Community Events
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.
< ... (go to www.leawoodchamber.org for more information)Prairie Book Club
Jun. 7, 2006, 10:30am at
Historic Oxford Schoolhouse,
147th & Mission Road, Leawood,, 66224
Contact: April Bishop – aprilb@leawood.org 913-339-6700 x157
Cost: $2 per child per session Weblink: http://leawood.org
Each week a costumed turn of the century schoolteacher will read book historical fiction for children. In addition to the reading there will be activities relating to the reading. The book club will meet every Wednesday June through July with the exception of July 5th. June 7th we will be reading "Twister on Tuesday" by Marsha Pope. The following 4 weeks we will read "A Teacher's Funeral; A Comedy in Three Parts". The final 2 weeks we will be reading "Sarah, Plain and Tall".
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.
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.
News & Announcements
May 2006 Membership Renewals
These businesses know that membership in the Leawood Chamber is good for their business. We appreciate the confidence they have shown in this fine organization by renewing their membership investment for another year.
Angel Watchers Pet Sitting Service, LLC; Country Club Bank, N.A.; Discover Vision Centers; Enterprise Bank & Trust; Fastsigns of Overland Park; Goodman Gravley Insurance Source; Gerald E. Harvey, Jr. CPA, PA; Kansas Gas Service; Landmark Appraisal Group; McAuley Unique Asset Solutions, LLC; Paychex, Inc.; Spectrum Services, Inc.; Reece & Nichols - Dianna Kinnard; Reece & Nichols-Jacquie McKinney & Associates; Shafer, Kline & Warren Inc.; Villa Ventura
May 2006 Member Orientation Class Photo
Front row, l to r: Danielle Jodts, Renewal by Andersen; Jamie Schroeder, Caribou Coffee, Brigette Brooks, Marillac Center; Rachel Levitin, Eden Day Spa Retreat; Vickie Perme, Thomas P. O'Sullivan, DDS, CHTD; 2nd row standing: Chad King, King Advertising, Marketing & Medial; Paige Cahill, Money Mailer Advantage Marketing; Betsy Stverak; King Advertising, Marketing & Media; Shana Ayers, Cintas Corporation; Back row: Greg Singleton, Mission Bank; Brett Vanvactor, Mid-America Financial Group; Bob Riekhof, Atlanta Bread Company; Tom O'Sullivan, Thomas P. O'Sullivan, DDS, CHTD; Lisa Blanchard, Let's Dish!; Missy Welch, Retirement Plus Inc.; Chris Frey, USSD.
Lemonade Stands for Pediatric Cancer Research
The Alex's Lemonade Stands for Pediatric Cancer Research are being held at all 24 Kansas City area Hy-Vee stores including the Leawood Hy-Vee store on Friday June 9th and Saturday June 10th from 10AM to 6PM daily. The location is 12200 State Line Road. Pediatrician Mark Mozer and his family organize the effort. Dr. Mozer's son Jacob is a pediatric cancer survivor. See also http://www.firstgiving.com/kclemonadestands for more information on the charity and Jacob's story. All Kansas City area Applebee's are doing a co-promotion on Tuesday June 13th as part of their Dining to Donate program. If people bring in a flyer advertising this event (available at Hy-Vee the day of the lemonade stands) or downloaded on KUDL 98.1 FM website (coming soon), Applebee's will donate 10% of whatever is spent on your meal on that date to the KC lemonade stand effort. Thanks!
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
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