Leawood Chamber of Commerce Member Memo — August 5, 2011
Upcoming events and news from around the Leawood area.
Leawood Chamber Events
General Membership Luncheon & Debut
Aug. 9, 2011, 11:15 at
Leawood South Country Club,
12700 Overbrook Rd, Leawood, 66209
Cost: $25 members, $35 non members (paid in advance).
By registering online, you agree to the chamber's refund policy as noted at www.leawoodchamber.org/refund_policy.cfm.
Register by clicking on the link below:
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.
Please note this month's new location!
The speaker for the August Luncheon & Debut will be Soren Petro from 810 WHB Radio, the host of "The Program". Soren Petro is from the Kansas City region and graduated from Shawnee Mission East. He has worked in radio for many years. His show, The Program, has consistently been at the top of the ratings. The Program features segments like the “Two Minute Drill”. Every Monday and Friday, the Drill covers the big sports stories around the country, with the people who cover them in their own city. The Program also features weekly, in-season segments with the players on the field. He turns the lunch hour into must-listen radio. “The Program” brings a wide array of guests – local and national – and other features such as “Stump the Chumps” on Fridays, challenging listeners to their sports trivia knowledge.
In addition, our newest Chamber members will be presented in our quarterly "Chamber Debut". Attendees will receive a description from each business that has joined the Leawood Chamber in the past 90 days.
Chamber Members: As an added benefit, members will receive via email a spreadsheet with contact information of all the other member attendees at the event. This is another way we're working to make sure the Leawood Chamber is a great networking resource for Chamber members.
Use the Register Online link below and sign up today!
If you have trouble registering for this event, please email us at Event Registration Assistance.
By registering online, you agree to the chamber's refund policy as noted at www.leawoodchamber.org/refund_policy.cfm.
The reservation deadline for this event is Thursday, August 4, by 5:00 pm.
— Register OnlineAfter Hours Networking
Aug. 17, 2011, 5:00 at
Sullivan's Steakhouse,
4501 W. 119th St., Leawood, 66209 — Register Online
Cost: There is no cost to attend this event.
Members & Non Members use the link below to register:
Leawood Chamber members, their guests, and 'future' Chamber members are invited to join us at our After Hours event.
Use the link below to register today!
If you have trouble registering for this event, please email us at Event Registration Assistance.
Registration deadline is Monday, August 15th, by 5:00 pm, so make sure you RSVP today!
Leawood Young Professionals After Hours Networking
Aug. 24, 2011, 5:00 at
M&I, A part of the BMO Financial Group,
Villaggio Branch, 4501 W. 135th Street, Leawood, 66214 — Register Online
Cost: There is no cost to attend this event.
Members & Non Members use the link below to register:
Join us for some great networking at this month's Leawood Young Professionals After Hours event!
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!
Use the link below to register today!
If you have trouble registering for this event, please email us at Event Registration Assistance.
Register today!! Registration deadline is Monday, August 22nd by 5:00 pm!
Education Session - Modern Productivity for Business Owners
Aug. 26, 2011, 8:30 at
Country Club Bank - South Leawood,
2nd floor conference room, 13451 Briar, Leawood, 66209 — Register Online
Cost: $15 for members, $25 for non-members (paid in advance).
By registering online, you agree to the chamber's refund policy as noted at www.leawoodchamber.org/refund_policy.cfm.
Register by clicking on the link below:
Are you tired of being tired and behind all the time?
The world is moving faster every single day - and it moves exceptionally fast for business owners. If you don't have a good foundation for productivity, if you're not consistently getting things done, then you are getting buried and at risk of getting left behind!
What if you had a clear handle on everything that had to be done (and what didn’t) along with a proven way to process all of that information overload? Today you’re getting overwhelmed with noise and there’s no apparent way to catch up...! You need a proven system and you need to start leveraging the technology you already have to help you be a productivity machine. There’s not a silver bullet out there, but you can start adding extra hours to your day with some fundamental changes.
Shawn Kinkade with Aspire Business Development works with business owners to help them get the traction they need to take their business where they want it to go. Helping his clients be more productive is part of that equation. In this 90 minute workshop you’ll learn the 2 most important components to being productive along with several tactics you can implement quickly and start seeing benefits right away. Whether your problem is having too much to do and not enough time to do it or just being overwhelmed with interruptions and an inability to stay organized, this session will set you on the right track. Everyone is getting farther behind every day because of all the complexities of life and technology in 2011.
Use the Register Online link below and sign up today!
If you have trouble registering for this event, please email us at Event Registration Assistance.
By registering online, you agree to the chamber's refund policy as noted at www.leawoodchamber.org/refund_policy.cfm.
The reservation deadline for this event is Wednesday, August 24th, by 5:00 pm!
Leawood Community Events
Farmer's Market
Aug. 6, 2011, 8:00am at
Recreation Complex,
9701 W. 137th St., Overland Park, 66221
Cost: FREE Weblink: http://ww.bluevalleyrec.org
Come shop fresh local products from high-quality, honest vendors. Fruits, veggies, meat, plants, honey, and more--all produced within a 125-mile radius of Overland Park.
"Tee it Up" SAFEHOME's18th Annual Golf Tournament
Aug. 8, 2011, 8:30am at
Nicklaus Golf Club - LionsGate,
14225 Dearborn, Overland Park, 66223
Contact: Megan Zinn-Sanchez – mzinnsanchez@safehome-ks.org 913-378-1517
Cost: $175.00 per player; $700 per foursome Weblink: http://www.safehome-ks.org
SAFEHOME, Johnson Country’s only provider of services for victims of domestic violence, will host its 18th Annual SAFEHOME Golf Tournament on Monday, August 8, at Nicklaus Golf Club at LionsGate, 14225 Dearborn St., Overland Park, KS. This four person scramble at one of Kansas City's premier golf clubs will offer a great day of golf. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. with a shotgun start beginning at 9:30 a.m.
The cost to play is $175 per player. Price includes 18 holes of golf, lunch, beverages, gifts, snacks, hole contest and prizes. This year’s tournament is made possible by Presenting Sponsors Kenny Thomas’ Olathe Toyota and Lee Jeans.
Farmer's Market
Aug. 13, 2011, 8:00am at
9701 W. 137th St.,
Overland Park, 66221
Cost: FREE Weblink: http://www.bluevalleyrec.org
Come shop fresh local products from high-quality, honest vendors. Fruits, veggies, meat, plants, honey, and more--all produced within a 125-mile radius of Overland Park.
Real Bikers Wear Pink Motorcycle Ride for Cancer
Aug. 14, 2011, 8:00am at
Sam's Club,
8300 W. 135th Street, Overland Park, 66213
Cost: Riders/passengers: $30/each Weblink: http://www.rbwp.org
Real Bikers Wear Pink will host our 5th annual ride on Sunday, August 14, 2011. Registration/check-in will begin at 8am. The ride will begin in the parking lot of Sam's Club in Overland Park, on 135th Street, 2 blocks west of 69 Highway.
One of our sponsors, Chris Cakes, will be there serving pancakes, sausage and orange juice for all riders.
The route is approximately 100 scenic miles through Johnson County and a little piece of northern Miami County - all in Kansas. There are gas stations along the way and we've incorporated some of the most interesting roads in the area.
While breast cancer is more prevalent in females, it is an "equal opportunity" disease - and so is this ride. So, Ladies and Gentlemen, please join us for our fifth ride this autumn. The ride will end at Coach's Bar & Grill - located at 148th and Metcalf. They will donate 20% of their lunch sales to the foundation as well. Kick back, have some lunch and enjoy - you know there will be great raffle prizes, too.
Your registration donation of $30 also gets you a very collectible, commemorative Real Bikers Wear Pink T-shirt. All net proceeds will go to Susan G. Komen for t ... (go to www.leawoodchamber.org for more information)
Jazz Concert Series
Aug. 14, 2011, 6:00pm at
Amphitheater at Ironwoods Park,
147th and Mission Road, Leawood, 66224
Contact: April Bishop – aprilb@leawood.org 913-339-6700 x157
Cost: Free
Chemical Dependency Symposium
Aug. 16, 2011, 8:00am at
Comfort Keeper's Home Care,
10310 State Line, Leawood, 66215
Contact: Stephen Bright – StephenBright@ComfortKeepers.com 913 385-2636
Cost: Cost is $81 or $40 for people on Comfort Keepers email/guest line. 6 CEUs will be provided by Johnson County Community College's Health & Human Services Division. Weblink: http://www.ComfortKeepers.com/Office-171
Ron Griffin, MSW, MSA will discuss disease models of addiction and how to identify interventions to reduce stigma. Griffin is a past vice president of the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence of Greater Kansas City and has extensive history working in mental health and substance abuse.
News & Announcements
August 2011 Member Briefing Class Photo
On August 4th, Chamber staff, Board Chair, Doug Spear (Shawnee Mission Medical Center), and Caryn Clements (Crossfirst Bank) on behalf of the LCC Ambassador Committee, and fellow Chamber members gathered at the Chamber's office for an informative Member Briefing.
It was a great opportunity for our new representatives to learn more about the Chamber and how to maximize the value of Chamber membership.
ARTichokes sponsored the morning's event, while Chick-fil-A provided the food. Continental breakfast, coffee, and conversation were enjoyed by all!
Pictured: Becky Pashia (ARTichokes)
Pictured L to R: (Back Row) Randy Harris (Chick-fil-A), Matt Benge (Power Group Companies), Carl S. Cleveland (Chiropractor), Corey Biggs (Hallbrook Office Center, LLC), Eugene Peoples (Peoples Insurance and Fi ... (go to www.leawoodchamber.org for more information)
Did Someone Say They Wanted Less Emails From the Chamber?
On Monday, August 15th, the Leawood Chamber will begin sending one email each week that summarizes all upcoming Chamber events, rather than individual Chamber event announcements. This event summary email will be called the G.O.A.L. (Goings On Around Leawood).
We will continue to send our Friday Member Memo that includes Chamber and community events, and news and announcements.
We always strive to keep our members informed. Therefore, please be sure to review both the Member Memo and the G.O.A.L. and use the links in each to register for events, or visit leawoodchamber.org.
We welcome your feedback by ways we can improve the usefulness of this new tool. We value your membership and look forward to continuing to work together as we “build connections, build community.”
Shawnee Mission Urgent Care to Host Sports Physical Event
Shawnee Mission Urgent Care’s Board-certified physicians will offer comprehensive sports physicals for school-aged children on Sunday, August 14 from 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. for $25. Participants will have the opportunity to register to win select prizes the entire family can enjoy.
To schedule an appointment, call the ASK-A-NURSE Resource Center at 913-676-7777.
“School activities are a great way to keep kids healthy and active throughout the year,” said Scott Woods, Director of Shawnee Mission Urgent Care. “Our Board-certified physicians provide comprehensive sports physicals to help determine whether your child is capable of participating at a healthy level.”
For more than 25 years, Shawnee Mission Urgent Care has provided Johnson County residents with quality, immediate health care without an appointment. Urgent Care moved from Oak Park Mall to a new, expanded clinic one mile north at 91st and Quivira in January.
Shared with CorporateCare Lenexa, Shawnee Mission Medical Center’s occupational health network, this new location right off I-35 and Quivira makes it easier for individuals to receive necessary treatment quickly and then get back to their day.
Shawnee Mission Urgent Care is located at 9040 Quivira Road in Lenexa and is open every day, 9 a.m.-8 p.m. For more information, visit KCUrgentCare.com or call the ASK-A-NURSE Resource Center at 913-676-7777.
About Shawnee Mission Medical Center Shawn ... (go to www.leawoodchamber.org for more information)
DanceWorks Registration for Fall
DanceWorks Conservatory is registering for the Fall session. This will be it's second year under new ownership with amazing instructors who have worked for years in the dance industry. Look forward to seeing all the new faces this year.
B2B Cookie Winner
Our B2B cookie winner for August is Susan Haas with Awnings by Haas, Inc.! By attending a Leawood Chamber event and submitting her business card, Susan was automatically entered into a drawing for a dozen Blue Chip Cookies, compliments of Blue Chip Cookies in Town Center Plaza.
Congratulations, Susan!
Pictured L to R: Kat McMahon (Make-A-Wish), Caryn Clements (Crossfirst Bank and Trust), Dan Sallee (Wellness Within Chiropractic), Susan Haas (Awnings by Haas, Inc.), Jim Haas (Awnings by Haas, Inc.), Garet King (Corefirst Bank and Trust)
Member Profile
We are professional remodelers that understand the very basic want of individuals is to remain in their own home as they age. When faced with the decision of staying or going, people almost unanimously choose to stay. At LifeWise Renovations, we combine meticulous home remodeling project management skills, with the expertise of health care professionals to help you or your loved one call your house a home for a lifetime. |
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