Leawood Chamber of Commerce Member Memo — July 14, 2006

Upcoming events and news from around the Leawood area.

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Leawood Chamber Events

Meet the Ks. Republican Gubernatorial Candidates

Jul. 18, 2006, 5:00pm at Lenexa Conference Center, 11184 Lackman Road, Lenexa,
Contact: Leawood Chamber – chamber@leawoodchamber.org 913-498-1514 — Register Online
Cost: There is no cost to attend this event.

The Leawood Chamber of Commerce and the Johnson County Public Policy Council are hosting a "Meet the Candidates" reception featuring the Republican primary candidates for Kansas Governor. This is a great opportunity for you to meet the candidates and ask them about the issues that are of greatest importance to you and your business.

There will be a brief program at 5:45 pm where each candidate will give a brief presentation.

Please RSVP to no later than 5 p.m. Friday, July 14.

The Lenexa Conference Center is located at the Southwest corner of Lackman Road and College Blvd.

The Johnson County Public Policy Council is composed staff and volunteers of the ten Chambers of Commerce that represent Johnson County and the more than 5,500 member businesses collectively represented.

After Hours Networking

Jul. 19, 2006, 5:00pm at Bonefish Grill, 5021 W. 135th Street, Leawood, 66224
Contact: Chamber office – chamber@leawoodchamber.org 913-498-1514
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.

We are at capacity for this event, so we are no longer accepting reservations. If you have not already registered, please join us at our next event - Morning Mingling at McDonald's (119th and Roe) on August 8th.

Aestheticare MediSpa & LipoDissolve Ribbon Cutting

Jul. 27, 2006, 6:00pm at 5001 College Blvd. Ste. 216, Leawood, 66211

Come join us as we welcome this new business to our community and participate in their grand opening extravaganza. Overland Park Chamber will attend as well; Leawood is the lead chamber.

Morning Mingling

Aug. 1, 2006, 8:00am at McDonald's, 4600 W. 119th Street, Leawood, 66211
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

Oklahoma

Jul. 20, 2006, 8:00pm at Amphitheater at Ironwoods Park, 147th & Mission Road, Leawood, 66224
Contact: April Bishop – aprilb@leawood.org 913-339-6700 x157
Cost: Free Weblink: http://leawood.org

The Leawood Stage Company presents the musical theater production of Oklahoma July 20, 21, 22, 23 and July 27, 28, 29. Curtain at 8:00 nightly. Pre-show dance by DanceWorks Conservatory on Saturday nights at 7:00 pm. Bring a lawn chair or some seating is available. Picnics are welcomed. Corporate sponsorships for individual nights are still available. Call April Bishop for sponsorships.

Leawood Chamber Night at Oklahoma!

Jul. 20, 2006, 8:00 at Amphitheatre at Ironwoods Park, 147th & Mission Road, Leawood,
Cost: There is no cost to attend this event.

Come join other Leawood Chamber members, bring your friends and take part in Leawood Chamber night at the Leawood Stage Company's performance of the classic musical "Oklahoma!". Each year the Leawood stage company puts on a fantastic show, and you won't want to miss opening night of this one.\n\nWe have VIP seating for Chamber members up front and center. Reservations are requested to assure preferred seating.

Leawood Fine Art Summer Open House

Jul. 21, 2006, 5:00pm at Leawood Fine Arts, 11843 Roe Blvd., Leawood, 66211
Contact: Karen Albert – kalbert1@kc.rr.com 913-338-4999
Cost: No cost to attend

Join us for our Summer Open House and reception featuring local artist Pam Peffer. Refreshments will be served.

Family Fun event

Jul. 29, 2006, 9:00am at Prairie Oaks Nature Center at Ironwoods Park, 14701 Mission Road, Leawood, 66224
Contact: Ginny Moore – gmoore@brwa.net 816-309-0762
Cost: FREE Weblink: http://www.brwa.net/

Join the Blue River Watershed Association for a free, family fun event. There will be guided nature walks, hands-on kid's activities (water relay, make a bracelet), free refreshments and more!

News & Announcements

Welcome to the Leawood Chamber's Newest Members!

Bank of Oklahoma Mortgage
15230 W. 87th St. Pkwy.
Lenexa, KS 66219
phone: (913) 307-1600 fax: (913) 307-1630
asprehe@bokf.com
Business Category: Mortgage Loans & Bankers
Bank of Oklahoma Mortgage is currently servicing over 93,000 loans. BOK Mortgage will undergo a name change in the near future. Offices are located in Overland Park, Lenexa and Lee's Summit.

Bell/Knott & Associates Corporate Architects
12730 State Line Road, Suite 100
Leawood, KS 66209
phone: (913) 378-1600 fax: (913) 378-1601
kknott@bellknott.com http://www.bellknott.com/
Business Category: Architects & Architectural Illustrators/Planners Interior Decorators & Designers
Corporate architecture & interior design services.
Referred to the Chamber by: Mike Gill

Big Guy Little Guy Promotions & Incentives
14116 King Street
Overland Park, KS& ... (go to www.leawoodchamber.org for more information)

Leawood Citizen's Police Academy

If you live or work in Leawood, now is your chance to find out what its like to be a police officer. The Leawood Citizen's Police Academy gives participants the opportunity to experience first hand what it's like to be a Leawood Police Officer. For 10 weeks, participants will learn about the police department and, through a variety of practical exercises, be able to see for themselves what being a police officer is like. The Citizen's Police Academy also gives our citizens the opportunity to develop relationships with police officers as well as foster a partnership with the Leawood Police Department.

During the course of the academy you will learn about:

Crimes in Progress
Police Canines
Traffic Stops
Officer Safety and the weapons available to officers
Crime Scene Investigations
DUI Enforcement
the Johnson County Adult Detention Center

The 2006 Citizen's Police Academy will be held on Wednesday nights from 6:30 to 9:30 beginning September 13, 2006, and concluding on November 15, 2006. Participants must be over the age of 18 and live or work in the City of Leawood. For more informatio ... (go to www.leawoodchamber.org for more information)

Leawood Fine Art-Johnson County Canvas Art Walk

Join us for an evening of fun, music, refreshments and meet our featured artist Pam Peffer while she creates one of her paintings. Four area galleries will be hosting this event.

New French Bakery Opens in Our Area

Artisan Francais

The Leawood Chamber and Overland Park Chamber joined co-owners Sebastien and Brianna Saint-Ouen as they dedicated their new facility at 6759 W. 119th Street. Along with a variety of freshly baked breads and danishes (aka Viennoiserie), they offer breakfast seletions, coffee, and lunch ittems.

Stop by for a taste of France, right here in our area. They're open Monday through Saturday, 7 a.m. until 6 p.m.

Member Profile

Dennis Wolf, Financial Advisor, Wachovia Securities LLC

Will you have enough savings to send your child to a private university if he or she can qualify? Will you have enough to retire at age 60 if you live to be 95? Will you have enough to do both and still open the bed and breakfast you always wanted?

In April, 2002, after nearly 26 years as a Certified Public Accountant, Dennis came to Wachovia Securities as a full-time financial advisor. While Dennis is no longer a practicing CPA, he assists his clients in exploring questions similar to those above by constructing diversified investment portfolios using Wachovia Securities’ proprietary investment planning tool, Envision^SM. “My objective is to listen to every client and assist them in getting the most out of their educational, retirement and long-term financial goals without making unnecessary sacrifices or taking undue risk. The Envision tool gives me the capability of conducting investment planning and analysis tailored specifically to the client’s needs.”

"Using a six-step interview process, we define e ... (go to www.leawoodchamber.org for complete profile)

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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