Leawood Chamber of Commerce Member Memo — June 29, 2007

Upcoming events and news from around the Leawood area.

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Leawood Chamber Events

Super Charged Networking

Jul. 17, 2007, 4:00pm at Ritz Charles Overland Park, 9000 W. 137th Street, Overland Park, 66221
Cost: Free for Chamber members.

This month our Membership Meeting takes a new direction! Increase the volume and quality of business connections with Super Charged Networking.

Expand your new contact list in an efficient way by joining us at this event. Attendees will participate in unstructured networking and structured networking. Make sure you bring your business cards!!

Beverages and an afternoon snack will be provided by Ritz Charles Overland Park!

This event is sponsored by Satoraum Salon Beauty Wellness located at 5433 W. 151st St. in Leawood. For more information, call their location at (913) 851-2956.

The reservation deadline for this event is 5:00 pm on Friday, July 13th.

— Register Online

Network with over 1,000 People at the Kansas Speedway

Sep. 28, 2007 at Kansas Speedway, 400 Speedway Blvd., Kansas City, 66111
Cost: $35 which includes lunch

Last year over 1,000 people from 20 area Chambers participated in the Office Depot Chamber Day at the Kansas Speedway!

On Friday, September 28th, the Kansas Speedway will once again host a metro-wide event before the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Qualifying & Practice Day activities.

The Chamber Day Package includes:

Access to the VIP Hospitality Pavilion
One general admission ticket for the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Qualifying & Practice Day
Lunch with Cash Bar
Entertainment inside and outside the gates
DOOR PRIZES!!
Networking Opportunities

An event day schedule will be posted at a later date.

Tickets are $35 per person and must be paid in ADVANCE. Contact the Chamber office at 913-498-1514 to confirm ticket availability.

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Morning Mingling

Jul. 10, 2007, 8:00am at Marillac Center, 8000 W. 127th Street, Overland Park, 66213
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

Leawood Chamber members, their guests, and 'future' Chamber members are invited to join us for some great Leawood Chamber networking hosted by Marillac. Enjoy breakfast items such as coffee cake, spiced cider, coffee, etc. and of course there will be some great door prizes.

This is a great opportunity to learn more about Marillac and how you can be a part of their annual fundraiser, Marillac's Enchanted Forest at Union Station. Attendees will see examples of holiday-themed trees that are donated and auctioned off each year. It is never too early to start thinking about the Holidays!

There is no cost to attend this event for Chamber Members. The reservation deadline is July 6th.

Chamber Education Program

Jul. 11, 2007, 8:00am at KU Edwards Campus, Regnier Hall Room 163, 12600 Quivira Road, Overland Park, 66213
Contact: Chamber Office – chamber@leawoodchamber.org 913-498-1514 — Register Online
Cost: There is no cost to attend this event; however, reservations are required.

The Effective Executive presented by Professor Barry Baysinger

Effective executives formulate and successfully implement distinctive, value-creating strategies that other organizations find difficult to imitate. They also create effective organizations and staff them with people capable of implementing the strategy, and motivate people in the organization to behave in ways that contribute to success.

The reservation deadline for this event is Monday, July 9th by 5:00 pm.

Leawood Community Events

Friday Music at ARTichokes

Jun. 29, 2007, 7:30pm at ARTichokes, 10557 Mission Road, (Mission Farms), Leawood,
Contact: Jackie Warren – 913-322-9481

Enjoy free, live folk music this Friday at ARTichokes performed by DTR Band!

CREATING IN CLAY & MORE - ONE DAY CAMP

Jul. 5, 2007 at Paint Glaze & Fire, 127th & Metcalf Avenue, Overland Park, 66213
Contact: Debbie Wright or Denise Schulz – paintglazefire@aol.com 913-661-2529
Cost: $30.00 INCLUDES ALL SUPPLIES AND A SNACK. Weblink: http://www.paintglazeandfire.com

Two hours of creative fun - don't miss the fun!

Relay For Life of Overland Park/Leawood

Jul. 13, 2007, 7:00pm at Blue Valley District Athletic Complex, Overland Park,
Contact: Caitlin Faddis – Caitlin.Faddis@cancer.org 913-747-6020
Cost: $10.00 Registration, encouraged to raise money for the American Cancer Society. Weblink: http://www.acsevents.org/opleawoodrelay

Relay For Life is the American Cancer Society signature fundraising event. Together we work to increase cancer awareness, celebrate life, honor survivors and work toward a cure.

Relay For Life is a community event that creates a festive atmosphere including team members camping out, enjoying entertainment, sharing food, playing games, and developing a strong community camaraderie.

Teams or individuals can sign up on-line or by calling the American Cancer Society at 913-432-3277.

News & Announcements

You Can Win by Making the Family Connection

The new Executive Director of the Johnson County Library Foundation, Scott Zerger, is related to a Leawood Chamber Staff Member.  If you know who Scott is related to, contact the Chamber office via email at chamber@leawoodchamber.org by 5:00 pm on Friday, June 29th for your chance to win a special beverage prize! (Family and friends of the staff member can't play!)

Scott joins the Johnson County Library Foundation with four years of experience as the Executive Director of the Olathe Public Schools Foundation in Olathe, Kansas.  He has extensive knowledge of the Kansas City metropolitan area and has numerous acquaintances in the area.  Scott has a reputation for successful fundraising and fund management as well as years of experience creating business connections with prospects, directing public events and budget management of 501(c) 3 organizations.  Scott will begin his new position on June 29th, 2007.

Don't Let Your Eyes Dry Out This Summer

Dr. Brandon K. Hunter and Hunter Family Vision are recognizing National Dry Eye Awareness Month in July by offering Free Dry Eye Consultations throughout the month. If you or someone you know may be experiencing the effects of Dry Eye, please call our office at 913.681.8555 to schedule your Free Dry Eye Consultation.

In Dry Eye Syndrome, underlying changes to the health of tear-producing glands can create an inability to produce the right amount of quality tears. This results in a tear film that doesn't provide enough nourishment or protection for your eyes. Common Dry Eye symptoms include a stinging, burning, or gritty sensation, sensitivity to light, and difficulty wearing contact lenses.

Hunter Family Vision is a premier eye care clinic located on the northwest corner of 135th Street and Roe Avenue in the Parkway Plaza development of Leawood, Kansas. They provide comprehensive vision and eye health testing, ocular disease management, a guaranteed contact lens program, and a large optical gallery. Call them at 913.681.8555 or visit us online at www.hunterfamilyvision.com.

Renaissance Financial to Celebrate Grand Opening on June 28th

June 22, 2007 – Renaissance Financial is celebrating the grand opening of their newest location at an Open House on Thursday, June 28th, 2007 from 4:30 until 8:30 in the evening.

This newest location is in addition to Renaissance Financial’s offices located in St. Louis, Missouri, and Omaha, Nebraska. Renaissance Financial is a financial services firm that provides customized solutions to assist individuals and businesses in reaching their financial goals. Using creative business and personal planning, the firm helps its clients achieve financial freedom – one relationship at a time.

Renaissance Financial is located off of College Avenue in the Pinnacle Corporate Centre at 11300 Tomahawk Creek Parkway, Suite 350, in Leawood, Kansas. For more information on this event, contact Jan Wadsack at the Kansas City area office at (913) 378-2900.

Securities and Investment Advisory Services offered through Securian Financial Services, Inc. Member NASD/SIPC. Renaissance Financial is independently owned and operated. 1142-2007-21778 DOFU: 6/29/2007

Don't Get Lost in Leawood!

The 2007-2008 'Where's That?' A Leawood Area Community Map, is now available!

This full color, high quality, user-friendly map is intended for members of the community, visitors and newcomers in the Leawood area. Information is conveniently organized with addresses and phone numbers corresponding to plots on the map for Leawood area restaurants, shopping centers, hospitals, golf courses,  police and fire stations, the trail system and art objects.

The Leawood Area Map is currently available at the Leawood Chamber office, Leawood City Hall, and the Town Center Plaza office.  If you would like more information on the map, please contact the Chamber office at 913-498-1514.

Member Profile

Hunter Family Vision

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