Leawood Chamber of Commerce Member Memo — June 25, 2010

Upcoming events and news from around the Leawood area.

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Leawood Chamber Events

Membership Luncheon - Customer WinFluence®

Jul. 20, 2010, 11:30 at Ritz Charles Overland Park, 9000 W. 137th Street, Overland Park, Special Events 66221
Cost: $22 members, $32 non members (paid in advance).

University of Kansas Professor, Dr. Dennis Rosen, will be presenting Customer WinFluence® -- how to make small changes in interaction with customers to improve perception of service and affect the bottom line. With a Ph.D. in psychology and over 20 years of both academic and industry experience, Dr. Rosen has the background to improve customer service and sales.

Understanding what is happening in your customer’s mind can be the key to improving your sales, customer service and your bottom-line results.

Changing your thinking is also important. For example, are sales and service opposites or do they work together? Is it better for your business to view customer service as a goal or as a system? And how can one really meet the needs of customers to increase sales? Dr. Dennis Rosen will answer these questions and many more to improve your sales and customer service.

For more information on Dr. Rosen, visit his web site at http://www.winfluencesolutions.com.

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, July 15th by 5:00 pm. Sorry, we are unable to offer refunds after the reservation deadline.

— Register Online

After Hours Networking

Jun. 30, 2010, 5:00 at Foo's Fabulous Frozen Custard, 9421 Mission Road, Leawood, Other 66205 — 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. MEMBERS use the link below to register:

This is one "sweet" event you won't want to miss, hosted by Foo's Fabulous Frozen Custard!!

Leawood Chamber members, guests, and 'future' Chamber members, "treat" yourself with some great Leawood Chamber networking.

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, June 28th, by 5:00 pm, so make sure you RSVP today!

KU Edwards Campus Professional Edge Series

Jul. 7, 2010, 8:00 at KU Edwards Campus, Regnier Hall Auditorium, 12600 Quivira Rd., Overland Park, Government Affairs 66213
Cost: FREE and open to the public. Please RSVP online or by calling (913) 897-8413.

Speaker: Dr. Marilu Goodyear - chair, KU Department of Public Administration

Managing your career is an important aspect of overall personal happiness. Reaching out for advice and counsel from others is a way of understanding how well our perceptions about ourselves matches reality. How can I reach out effectively? How do I know whether someone will be a good mentor? These are a few of the questions that will be addressed in this presentation.

*Pastries and coffee provided at 7:30 a.m.

Please visit web site to register online at edwardscampus.ku.edu/community/professional_edge.shtml or contact Ed Foley at (913) 897-8413 or efoley1@ku.edu.

Presenting sponsor: Burns & McDonnell

Morning Mingling

Jul. 13, 2010, 8:00 at Midwest Cancer Care at Menorah Medical Center, Medical Building Two - Second Floor, 12140 Nall Avenue, Suite 200, Overland Park, 66209 — 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. MEMBERS use the link below to register:

Visit a place where their goal is to help achieve the best outcomes for cancer patients, while taking advantage of the best networking in town! See for yourself why Midwest Cancer Care at Menorah Medical Center is more that just a new building.

Leawood Chamber members, guests, and 'future' Chamber members are invited to join us on July 13th for coffee, breakfast treats and to make new business connections.

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, July 9th, by 5:00 pm, so make your reservation today!

Leawood Young Professionals After Hours Networking

Jul. 14, 2010, 5:00 at Overland Park Convention Center, 6000 College Blvd., Overland Park, EDC 66211 — Register Online
Cost: There is no cost for to attend this event. Leawood Chamber Members and Guests are invited. MEMBERS Register by clicking on the link below:

This "get-together" is one that you will not want to miss, hosted by the Overland Park Convention Center!

If you are between the ages of 21 - 39 years old and wish to build your professional network and give back to the community, Leawood Young Professionals is the group for you!

Leawood Chamber members and guests are welcome! There is no cost to attend!

CHAMBER members may use the link below to register today. NON-MEMBERS are invited to contact the Chamber office at 913-498-1514, or send an
email to pamelan@leawoodchamber.org to register for this event.

Register today!! Registration deadline is Monday, July 12 by 5:00 pm!

Leawood Community Events

Mission Farms Summer Sidewalk Sale

Jun. 25, 2010, 10:00am at Mission Farms Shopping Center, Indian Creek Parkway and Mission Rd, Leawood, 66206
Contact: Katie Chalfant – kkchalfant@everestkc.net 913-381-6873
Weblink: http://www.mission-farms.com

Huge savings at Mission Farms shops and restaurants!

In addition to special savings you'll find at Mission Farms boutiques, there will be action on the restaurant patios! Zest will be serving delicious lemonade drinks, blanc burgers + bottles will have discounts on wine on the patio, and Room 39 will be serving select specially priced martinis.

Beat the heat at Mission Farms Summer Sidewalk Sale. Shops open at 10 am. PLUS Art Opening party at ARTichokes on Thursday, June 24, at 6:30. Admission Free.

Friday Concert Series on the Patio

Jun. 25, 2010, 7:00pm at Sullian's Steakhouse, 4501 W. 119th St., Leawood, 66209
Contact: Melissa Cade – leawoodcatering@steakco.com 913-345-0800
Cost: Free to the public Weblink: http://www.sullivansteakhouse.com

Sullivan's Steakhouse invites you to kick off your weekend enjoying hot local bands and refreshingly cool drinks on their patio!

Every Friday evening through Labor Day Sullivan's will be the place to unwind from your work week!

The Twilight Saga: Eclipse Party In The Light

Jun. 26, 2010, 12:00pm at Town Center Plaza, North Side Parking Lot - 5000 W. 119th Street, Leawood, 66209
Contact: Denise Reed – dreed@ddr.com 498-1111
Weblink: http://www.towncenterplaza.com/go/Poolb.cfm?MallID=998&FPURLID=2129971393

Town Center Plaza is hosting Ink Magazine and Vitamin Water's "The Twilight Saga:  Eclipse Party In The Light --just for Twilight fans" -- Saturday, June 26 from 12 noon - 5 pm in the north side parking lot.  There will be music, food, prizes, trivia and fun!!

Farmers Market

Jun. 26, 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.

"ZOO to YOU" at Ironwoods Park

Jun. 29, 2010, 9:30am at Ironwoods Park, 14701 Mission Rd., Leawood, 66224
Contact: April Bishop – aprilb@leawood.org 913-339-6700 x157
Cost: FREE Weblink: http://www.leawood.org/news_item.aspx?NewsID=520

The Leawood Arts Council will provide “Grinnin’ & Groovin’” entertainment for the entire family each Tuesday, June 8th through June 29th. The final event in this series will be a “Zoo to You” program presented by the Kansas City Zoo on June 29th.

This Kansas City Zoo education program will introduce the audience to the animal kingdom with the help of four animal ambassadors. The interpreters will talk to children about animals and nature as well as encouraging them to help animals in many different ways. This indoor show will be held at the Lodge in Ironwoods Park at 147th & Mission Road. The program will begin at 9:30 a.m. and end before 10:30 a.m. Bring your entire family for fun-filled entertainment that will thrill children of all ages. Come and enjoy the entertainment, stay to visit the Historic Oxford Schoolhouse or the Prairie Oak Nature Center with free admission! Our friends from the Leawood Library will be on hand to give out Summer Reading Logs. For more information please call the Leawood Arts Council (913) 339-6700 ext. 157 or visit http://www.leawood.org.

Fresh Farmers Market

Jun. 30, 2010, 10:00am at Barkley Square at Park Place, 117th & Nall, Leawood, 66211
Contact: Rebecca Garry – info@destinationparkplace.com 913-381-2229
Cost: FREE to attend, Fee for kids gardening classes Weblink: http://destinationparkplace.com/happenings/events/149

Visit Park Place's weekly Fresh Farmers Market presented by Rosehilll Gardens and KC Organics for local, organic produce, garden plants, and fresh cut flowers. Plus! Kids Gardening Classes and Storytime!

News & Announcements

Hilton Garden Inn Overland Park Ribbon Cutting

On May 13th, Hilton Garden Inn Overland Park hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate their newly remodeled hotel. Leawood Mayor Peggy Dunn was on hand for the festivities as well as Leawood Chamber members and hotel staff. 

The event was a wonderful opportunity for Chamber members to see all the amenities the renovated hotel has to offer. Visit the hotel's web site at http://www.overlandpark.hgi.com/ to learn more about this new Leawood Chamber member.

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Leawood Chamber members and hotel staff look on as Sharon Bellinfante, Director of Sales for the Hilton Garden Inn Overland Park, cuts the ribbon on May 13th.

B2B Cookie Winner

Our B2B cookie winner for May is Jenny Thurston with Harry & David! By attending a Leawood Chamber event and submitting her business card, Jenny was automatically entered into a drawing for a dozen Blue Chip Cookies, compliments of Blue Chip Cookies in Town Center Plaza.

Congratulations, Jenny!

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Pictured L to R: Lynn Woodruff (Harry & David); Jenny Thurston (Harry & David); Jim Rochel and his wife, Anna Rochel (Leawood Lions Club); and Amy Adent (IRONHORSE Golf Club).

St. Joseph Medical Center Names Employee of the Year

St. Joseph Medical Center has named Marcia Herpich Employee of the Year. Herpich, the department assistant for Nursing Resource Management, has been with the medical center for almost 15 years and has worked in several departments, including Well•Life and Human Resources.

Herpich’s responsibilities center on coordinating the scheduling of nurses and nursing assistants for Carondelet Health. "Each day, I strive to keep the adequate number of nurses and nursing assistants so that we can provide safe patient care and also remain cost-effective,” explains Herpich. Herpich is also the go-to person for the Float Pool staff, nurses and nursing assistants who fill the vacancies due to call-ins and fluctuation in census.

Herpich says she was surprised by the Employee of the Year award. “I think our nurses really deserve the award; I refer to them as my angels,” says Herpich. “When we are in need of additional staff, they come to my rescue. They go above and beyond every day. I just make the phone calls – they are the real heroes who come in and take care of our patients.”

While some people might avoid it, Herpich says talking on the phone “all day long” is the best part of the job. “I love talking with people, and I love the nurses I work with,” she says. “I know most of the nurses on the units I schedule for—at least I know their voices. I may not know their faces.”

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Strawberry Festival at Shawnee Mission Outpatient Pavilion - June 27th

Bring the entire family for free health information, ice cream and strawberry treats, and fun at the Shawnee Mission Outpatient Pavilion’s second annual Strawberry Festival on Sunday, June 27, 1-4 p.m. The Pavilion is located in western Lenexa at 23401 Prairie Star Parkway, just north of K-7 and K-10.

Children will enjoy a variety of activities such as touring a mini-hospital, exploring Lenexa ambulance, fire and police vehicles, moonwalks and more. Parents can participate in free health screenings including cholesterol, body mass index, blood pressure, running shoe assessments, HEARTaware/STROKEaware assessments and chair massages.

For more information, visit http://www.ShawneeMission.org/PrairieStar.

Member Profile

Ihloff Salon

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