Leawood Chamber of Commerce Member Memo — July 27, 2007

Upcoming events and news from around the Leawood area.

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Leawood Chamber Events

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

Aug. 7, 2007, 8:00am at KU Edwards Campus, Jayhawk Central (On Campus), 12520 Quivira Road, 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 in Jayhawk Central at the KU Edwards Campus!

Our hosts will provide your morning pick me up and attendees will also have the opportunity to win some great Jayhawk gear, just in time for the upcoming football season!

The reservation deadline for this event is August 3rd, so make your reservation today!

General Membership Meeting

Aug. 14, 2007, 7:30am at Leawood South Country Club, 12700 Overbrook Rd, Leawood, 66209 — Register Online
Cost: $15 members (paid in advance), $17 non members.

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.

Our newest Chamber members will be presented in our quarterly "Chamber Debut". Each attendee will receive a business card and a description from each business that has joined the Leawood Chamber in the past 90 days.

Have you been wondering about the progress of the Park Place development, going in at 117th & Nall? Well here is your chance to get the most up-to-date information. Jeff Alpert from Park Place Developers, LLC will be our guest speaker.

The meeting will start with breakfast followed by the "Chamber Debut" and our guest speaker. The reservation deadline for this event is Thursday, August 9th by 5:00 pm!

After Hours Networking

Aug. 22, 2007, 5:00pm at Bonefish Grill, 5021 West 135th Street, Leawood, 66224
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.

Enjoy networking with Leawood Chamber members and 'future' members in a casual, business-card-friendly social environment. We'll have great door prizes, food & beverages, and of course the area's best networking. You'll want to be sure to attend!
The reservation deadline for this event is August 13th.

Leawood Community Events

Music Man Gala

Jul. 27, 2007, 6:00pm at The Lodge at Ironwoods Park, 147th & Mission Road, Leawood, 66224
Contact: April Bishop – aprilb@leawood.org 913-339-6700 x157
Cost: For Ticket Pricing or to reserve a Corporate Sponsor Table, call 913-339-6700 x 157 Weblink: http://leawoodstageco.org

Join us for a Music Man themed evening!

"River City" picnic dinner featuring a live auction, followed by VIP seating at the performance of the Music Man.

FAMILY FUN NIGHT

Jul. 27, 2007, 5:30pm at 12683 Metcalf Avenue, Overland Park, 66213
Contact: Debbie Wright – paintglazefire@aol.com 913.661.2529
Cost: Special Family Studio Fee (up to 4 people - minimal cost for each add'l), King Pizza special including 4 Soft Drinks, PLUS discount off ceramic pieces you paint that night!! Weblink: http://www.paintglazeandfire.com/s/static/index.htm

Join us for a evening FULL of fun!!

Bring your singing voices for Karaoke, an appetite for PIZZA and your imagination for creative painting fun!

Oh! And did I mention Door Prizes TOO!

Reservations Appreciated!

Estate Planning 101

Jul. 31, 2007, 6:00pm at Tuscan Brio Grill, 502 Nichols Road, Kansas City, 64112
Contact: Johna O'Leary – johna.oleary@ubs.com 913-661-4059
Weblink: http://www.ubs.com/fa/billkanaga

This informative session on Estate Planning will go over minimizing income and estate taxes on your estate, strategies for managing the probate process, and uses of a revocable living trust.

Guest speaker is Heather L. Counts, Tax and Estate Planning Attorney, from Vincent Fontg Hansen LLC. The hosts are Bill Kanaga, CFP, and Jim Rochel, AAMS with UBS Financial Services.

The attorney who presents this seminar is independent of, and unaffiliated with UBS Financial Services Inc. This presentation is provided for information purpose only. UBS Financial Services Inc. has not reviewed, approved or endorsed the attorney’s presentation. Neither UBS Financial Services Inc. nor its employees provide tax and legal advice. Please consult your legal and tax advisors regarding your personal circumstances.

Business Effectiveness Series

Aug. 2, 2007, 4:00pm at Commerce Bank, 135th and State Line Branch,
Contact: Shawn Kinkade – SKinkade@aspireKC.com 913-660-9400
Weblink: http://www.aspirekc.com/bes/

If you attend this workshop, you WILL make more money, learn new business strategies and establish a new network of other business owners.

Don't miss this 13 week workshop with a licensed Business Coach. Participants will attend the sessions every Thursday starting on August 2nd through November 1st.

Leawood Chamber members are ligible for a discount. For more information about the event or the discount, contact Shawn at SKinkade@aspireKC.com or 913-660-9400.

News & Announcements

Job Opening at Bott Radio Network

Bott Radio Network, a national leader in Christian broadcasting, is seeking an experienced and successful leader for the position of Director of Internet Development and Operations.

The Director of Internet Development and Operations is responsible for driving strategy, initiatives, development, and maintenance of all BRN on-line communications to include bottradionetwork.com, audio streaming, e-newsletters, an e-store and e-mail. The successful candidate will have an appreciation for our format and a proven track record of business success. This position offers a competitive compensation plan with full benefits.

For a complete job description go to: http://www.bottradionetwork.com/management_careers.asp

To apply, please send your résumé and cover letter to:
Mr. Trace Thurlby, Bott Radio Network, 10550 Barkley, Overland Park, KS 66212
email: tthurlby@bottradionetwork.com
fax: 913-642-1319

Bott Radio Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Public Invited to Provide Input on Kansas' Comprehensive Transportation Plan

Preview the direction of the draft Kansas Long Range Transportation Plan and take part in a futures discussion featuring Kansas Department of Transportation Secretary Deb Miller on Wednesday, August 8 at the Overland Park Chamber office.

The Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP) is an evaluation of the current status and future needs of all modes of the Kansas transportation system, including state highways and the local road network, transit, rail, trucking, aviation, and bicycle and pedestrian facilities.

The LRTP is not a new program, however it will lay the foundation for a new transportation program by analyzing demographic and economic trends for the state along with existing and future transportation needs. The LRTP will also evaluate how transportation is currently funded in Kansas, and explore funding strategies that are being used around the country. The LRTP is a policy document and will be focused on transportation needs rather than on specific projects.

KDOT is particularly interested in feedback from users of transportation services. Large retailers, shippers and logistics officials, developers, large employers whose st ... (go to www.leawoodchamber.org for more information)

Positions Available - Fulk Chiropractic

Internal Marketing Associate – Part-time/Full-time
Purpose: To cultivate and serve our existing patient base though the use of various communications systems – primarily email and telephone.

Hours: Flexible afternoon and evening hours –30-35 hours per week

Responsibilities: Daily memo calls - 6 months and up, One Note – 6 month follow up calls, Birthday calls, Special projects

Qualifications: High school diploma, Experience in customer service helpful, Good communication skills, Assertive and innovative – able to work without supervision

Pay: $9 per hour, starting

Direct Marketing Associate

Position Purpose: To grow the clinic’s patient base through sales and marketing communications.

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Primary Responsibilities: 1. Perform spinal screenings at various venues and events developing relationships with prospects and scheduling new patients. Evening and weekend work required. Some setting up and tearing down of eve ... (go to www.leawoodchamber.org for more information)

Church of the Resurrection Hosts the 2007 Willow Creek Leadership Summit August 9-11

Former President Jimmy Carter and former Secretary of State Colin Powell will be featured in exclusive interviews at The Leadership Summit, an annual global gathering of 100,000 church and business leaders in 200 cities worldwide.

The Leadership Summit will be beamed live via satellite and to 138 locations in North America, Thursday, Aug. 9 – Saturday, Aug. 11, and will be videocast to an additional 76 cities worldwide in the fall. The sessions with Carter and Powell will be presented on video in an exclusive interview setting.

Now in its 12th year, The Summit's principles of dynamic leadership have transcended the walls of the church as companies now routinely send teams to The Summit and use it as one of their core annual training events. The Leadership Summit provides inspiration and motivation for those with leadership abilities or responsibilities. Speakers at The Leadership Summit 2007 will present motivation and innovative principles on topics that are applicable in both the boardroom and church and ministry settings, with topics including leadership challenges, making tough choices, team building, implementing strategy, and leveraging leadership through compass ... (go to www.leawoodchamber.org for more information)

Member Profile

Fulk Chiropractic

Fulk Chiropractic was established in 1983 by Dr. Charles Fulk. Since that time, Fulk Chiropractic continues to grow each year and is now one of Kansas City’s largest chiropractic clinics with 11 doctors to serve you.

All of our doctors work to maintain the highest level of service to all of our patients, focusing on the “nuts and bolts” of chiropractic – making sure an individual’s joints are moving properly. They have become very good at treating the spine and common problems such as headaches, low or mid-back pain, neck pain, pain during pregnancy, motor-vehicle accidents, work-related injuries, stress, scoliosis, carpal tunnel symptoms, and much more.

Fulk Chiropractic consistently sets the standard for chiropractic care by offering coverage seven days a week, 24-hour emergency care, and accepting all forms of insurance in the Kansas City area.

As a part of the Chamber, we would like to develop working relationships with other members and provide information to those who are in need of chiropractic care throughout the community. Please stop by our clinic or give of us a call to set up a free consultation and ex ... (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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