Leawood Chamber of Commerce Member Memo — August 25, 2006

Upcoming events and news from around the Leawood area.

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Leawood Chamber Events

Office Depot Chamber Day at Kansas Speedway

Sep. 29, 2006 at Kansas Speedway, 400 Speedway Blvd., Kansas City, 66111
Contact: Katy O'Donovan – katyo@leawoodchamber.org 913-498-1514
Cost: $30 per person

Network with business leaders from over 20 Kansas City area chambers of commerce and check out the Kansas Speedway!

Don?t miss the door prizes, great food and NASCAR action on the track throughout the day.

Parking is FREE at Kansas Speedway.

— Register Online

Quarterly Member Orientation

Aug. 25, 2006, 8:00am at Leawood Chamber Conference Room, 11300 Tomahawk Creek Pkwy #240, Leawood, 66211
Contact: The Chamber Office – chamber@leawoodchamber.org 913-498-1514
Cost: Free for Chamber members.

Once a quarter the Chamber holds an hour long gathering to welcome the newest representatives. This is a chance to meet the staff, representatives from the Board, Ambassador Committee and fellow Chamber members. Bring your business cards and be prepared to introduce yourself. Learn the history of the Chamber, ways to maximize your membership and enjoy continental breakfast, coffee and conversation! This event is open to any representative who plans to attend future Chamber events.

USSD Ribbon Cutting

Aug. 25, 2006, 10:00am at USSD, 12136 State Line Road, Leawood, 66209

Come join us as we welcome USSD to Leawood and help kick off their weekend Grand Opening Celebration.

Morning Mingling

Sep. 7, 2006, 8:00am at Stinson Morrison Hecker, LLP, 10975 Benson, Suite 550, Overland Park, 66210
Contact: Chamber office – chamber@leawoochamber.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 and a continental-style breakfast. Attendees will also have the opportunity to win some great door prizes.
There is no cost to attend this event.
The reservation deadline for this event is September 5th.

General Membership Meeting

Sep. 12, 2006, 11:30am at Leawood South Country Club, 12700 Overbrook Rd, Leawood, 66209
Contact: Leawood Chamber – chamber@leawoodchamber.org 913-498-1514 — Register Online
Cost: $20 members (paid in advance), $22 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. Each month we offer a program designed to keep you informed about programs and activities in the area.
The reservation deadline for this event is September 6th.

Leawood Community Events

Art Show & Reception

Aug. 25, 2006, 5:30pm at M&I Bank (formerly Gold Bank), 113th & Nall, Leawood, 66211
Contact: April Bishop – aprilb@leawood.org 913-339-6700 x157
Cost: Free Weblink: http://leawood.org

The Leawood Arts Council & M&I Bank will host the third show of the year. Four artists will be featured; ceramic artist Alec Arnold, nature photographer Ginny Curtain, painter Julie Hudspeth and patel painter Diana Werts. Join us for an opening reception with entertainment and refreshments. The show will hang at M&I Bank for 2 weeks following the reception.

Wine Tasting

Aug. 26, 2006, 4:00pm at Atlanta Bread Company, 8180 W. 135th St, Overland Park,
Contact: Jennifer Siukola – jsiukola@marillac.org 816-508-3280
Cost: $15.00 per person

With a $15 donation, patrons will taste various wines paired with generous food samplings. Seatings are at 4pm and 5pm.

Beauty Queen for a Day Comes to Overland Park CC

Aug. 27, 2006, 2:00pm at Overland Park Convention Center, 9001 West 110th Street, Overland Park, 66210
Contact: Brandi Yoxall – btowns@opconventioncenter.com 913-339-3067
Cost: Donation

Stunning new fashions, trendy styles and a few surprises are headed down the runway this month, but you don’t have to go to New York or Paris to see them. The lights, music and fast-paced action can be found at the fourth annual Beauty Queen for a Day Fashion Show held at the Overland Park Convention Center on Sunday, August 27 from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m.

This show is open to the public, and donations are accepted at the door. Proceeds benefit Beauty Queen for a Day, a program that helps underprivileged teenage girls gain self-confidence.

The philanthropist behind Beauty Queen for a Day and the designer of more than 70 examples of ladies’ and men’s wear that will be modeled during the show is Jovana Mirabile, a 17-year-old senior at St. Thomas Aquinas High School in Overland Park, KS.

The show will be divided into four segments. The first two segments feature neutral and cool colors. The last two segments feature warm colors and a wedding scene, as well as last year’s wildly popular “boxer boys.”

Money raised at the fashion show goes toward Mirabile’s own charity, Beauty Queen for a Day, which she launched at ... (go to www.leawoodchamber.org for more information)

Jazz Concert Series

Sep. 3, 2006, 6:00pm at Ironwoods Amphitheater in Ironwoods Park, 147th & Mission Road, Leawood, 66224
Contact: April Bishop – aprilb@leawood.org 913-339-6700 x157
Cost: free Weblink: http://leawood.org

The first concert will feature one the the area's premeire jazz vocal groups, The Wild Women of Kansas City. This upbeat spontaneous concert is sure to thrill listeners with sounds that take them back to the roots of jazz & blues.

News & Announcements

Haake Companies 10th Annual Community Blood Drive

Join Haake Companies at the Community Blood Centers, on Friday, September 8, 2006 to kick off the 10th Annual Red Friday Blood Drive.

Donors are encouraged to donate at Community Blood Center locations throughout Kansas City from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Early bird donations are accepted at Blood Center locations Thursday, September 7th.

All registered donors will have the chance to win autographed Chiefs jerseys and footballs along with area restaurant gift certificates and prizes.

Star 102 will broadcast live at Community Blood Center, 4040 Main St. KCMO; donors will be able to meet the Kansas City Chiefs Cheerleaders along with KC Wolf at this location as well as at Haake Companies, 4650 College Blvd., in Overland Park.

Sport physicals available at Naturally Chiropractic

Need a last minute sport physical? Call for an appointment and we get you in the same day.

We are located at 4687 Indian Creek Parkway in Overland Park. Call 913-381-2525 for more information.

Be a Part of the Let's Dish! Team

Are you ready to Dish up some success? NOW HIRING If you are a self-motivated individual and have a passion for customer service, WE WANT YOU!!

Let’s Dish! is looking to fill the following positions for the Leawood and all new Olathe Kansas store.

Team Members Customer Service Part Time $8.00 per hour

• Assist in the overall success of store through great service
• Assisting and talking to the customers
• Daily preparation and stocking of work stations
• Some food prep
• General light cleaning (work stations, some dishes)
• Meeting all operational goals
• Promote a safe environment
• Leads by example 100% of the time

Please send your resume to Kenneth Rieffer at krieffer@letsdish.net or Erin Claycamp at eclaycamp@letsdish.net

To learn more about this great opportunity, visit our website at www.letsdish.com

Blue Valley Recreation Celebrates 20 Years

The Blue Valley Recreation Commission (BVRC) is kicking-off its 20th anniversary year-long celebration with a free community event on Friday, Aug. 25 at 7 p.m.

Festivities include entertainment, inflatable games, a dunk tank, sports activities, refreshments, a movie and a limited number of giveaways. The special event will be held rain or shine at the Blue Valley Recreation Complex, located at 9701 W. 137th St. in Overland Park.

Entertainment includes music at 7:30 p.m. by Jim Cosgrove, also known as "Mr. Stinky Feet," and appearances by Slugggerrr of the Kansas City Royals, the Chiefs' KC Wolf, and Dynamo from the Kansas City Wizards. At dusk, a family movie will be shown outdoors on a large screen. Blankets or lawn chairs are welcome.

In conjunction with its 20th anniversary, BVRC is asking families to share favorite memories, funny stories and photos of their experiences participating in BVRC programs or attending events. Submissions will be used throughout the anniversary year in various BVRC publications. On Aug. 25 submissions will be entered into a drawing for a $100 gift certificate. Entries should include how BVRC programs have benefitted ... (go to www.leawoodchamber.org for more information)

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 each client’s goals, prioritize those g ... (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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