Leawood Chamber of Commerce Member Memo — August 7, 2009

Upcoming events and news from around the Leawood area.

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Leawood Chamber Events

Membership Luncheon & New Member Debut GMM090811

Aug. 11, 2009, 11:15am at Ritz Charles Overland Park, Inc., 9000 W. 137th Street, Overland Park, 66221
Cost: $22 members (paid in advance), $32 non members.

African Americans began playing America's favorite pastime in the late 1800s on military teams, college teams, and company teams. Eventually they joined professional teams, but were forced out from these teams by 1900 due to racism and "Jim Crow" laws. In 1920 at a meeting held at the Paseo YMCA in Kansas City, MO., the Negro National League was formed under the guidance of Andrew "Rube" Foster and a few other owners of Midwestern teams.

The Brooklyn Dodgers recruited Jackie Robinson from the Kansas City Monarchs in 1945. Robinson became the first African-American in the modern era to play on a Major League team. Robinson's move to the Major Leagues prompted the decline of the Negro Leagues because more African-American players were recruited for the Major Leagues and fans followed. The last of the Negro League's teams disbanded in the early 1960s, however, the legacy lives on through the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum.

The Negro Leagues Baseball Museum was founded in 1990 to preserve the rich history of African-American Baseball. Our guest speakers at this month's membership luncheon will be Greg Baker and Bob Kendrick with the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum.

In addition to an insightful program, our newest Chamber members will be presented in our quarterly "Chamber Debut". Each attendee will receive a description from each business that has joined the Leawood Chamber in the past 90 days.

The reservation deadline for this event is Thursday, August 6th by 5:00 pm. Use the link below to register today!

— Register Online

After Hours Networking AH090819

Aug. 19, 2009, 5:00pm at Sheraton Overland Park Hotel, 6100 College Blvd., Overland Park, 66211 — Register Online
Cost: There is no additional cost for Leawood Chamber Members to attend this event. Guests $10 at the door or call Chamber for guest pass.

"Share" your evening with Leawood Chamber members, their guests, and 'future' Chamber members. Participate in some great Leawood Chamber networking at this month's event hosted by Sheraton Overland Park Hotel!

Registration deadline is Monday, August 17th by 5:00 pm, so make sure you RSVP today!

Education-How to Stop Duplicating the Competition CES090828

Aug. 28, 2009, 8:00am at American Academy of Family Physicians, Multi-Purpose Room, 11400 Tomahawk Creek Parkway, Leawood, 66211 — Register Online
Cost: $15 for members, $25 for non-members.

Ever find yourself talking about news, weather and sports too much on a sales call? Ever hope by dropping your price (one more time) you'll get the business? Or maybe you just need to tell them a few more "bells and whistles" about your product/service and they'll surely buy then?

At our August education session, find out what really goes on in the buyer's decision process. It's more than just the best personality. Differentiating yourself is determined by your questioning strategy and finding the prospect's "pain", not being one!

Dan Stalp, with Sandler Training/Brooks will teach attendees how to perform the Rule of 3 in questioning, have their "antennae up" for wishy washy words, determine if the problem is too new or too old to fix, and understand if they are personally impacted by what's going on.

The reservation deadline for this event is Wednesday, August 26th, by 5:00 pm. Register today by using the link below!

Morning Mingling MM090901

Sep. 1, 2009, 8:00am at ingredient / Park Place, 11563 Ash Street, Leawood, 66211 — Register Online
Cost: There is no cost to attend for Chamber members. Guests $10 at the door or call Chamber for guest pass.

This event has all the "ingredients" to make a perfect networking opportunity. Join us for our September Morning Coffee hosted by ingredient Restaurant and Park Place right in Barkley Square.

Leawood Chamber members, their guests, and 'future' Chamber members will participate in some fabulous Leawood Chamber networking while enjoying their morning pick-me-up provided by our hosts. Attendees will also have the opportunity to win some great door prizes.

The registration deadline for this event is Friday, August 28th, by 5:00 pm, so make your reservation today!

Leawood Community Events

18th & Vine Comes to 119th Street

Aug. 8, 2009, 4:00pm at One Nineteen (Near the water fountain located outside Apple and Mochi-Yo), 119th & Roe, Leawood,
Cost: FREE Weblink: http://www.onenineteenshopping.com

One Nineteen Shopping Center, at 119th and Roe in Leawood, will showcase Kansas City's finest jazz musicians when the Mutual Musicians Foundation band performs at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 8th at the Jazz It Up summer concert series. Every Saturday through August 29, One Nineteen features authentic Kansas City jazz performers. The August 8th performance is planned with the intent of bringing awareness of the Mutual Musicians Foundation to Leawood and the surrounding area.

"Things are really hopping at the Foundation. This month we are having our annual Charlie Parker Celebration. It is a blessing to have the jazz concert series at One Nineteen take our program to new places and new audiences,” Foundation Director Betty Crowe said.

The Mutual Musicians Foundation band will perform from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. near the water fountain located outside Apple and Mochi-Yo at One Nineteen Shopping Center. The show is free and open to the public with free parking available. Cameras are welcome.

Organic Farmers Market at One Nineteen

Aug. 10, 2009, 3:00pm at One Nineteen, 119th and Roe, Leawood, 66209
Contact: Amy Kraft – AKraft@reddevelopment.com 913-788-3700
Cost: FREE Weblink: http://www.onenineteenshopping.com/promotions.asp

Enjoy a unique selection of fresh, organic fruits and vegetables along with herbs and fresh-cut flowers. Seasonal offerings will also be available. The organic farmers market will take place at One Nineteen every Monday and Wednesday through September 30 from 3-6:30 pm.

Tunes on Tuesdays

Aug. 11, 2009, 6:00pm at Park Place, 117th & Nall, Leawood, 66211
Contact: Barb Matt – info@destinationparkplace.com 913-381-2229
Cost: FREE Weblink: http://www.parkplaceleawood.com

Every Tuesday from 6-8 pm in June, July, and August, listen to live music from great local musicians and spend the evening at Park Place!

For a complete list of performers, please visit http://www.parkplaceleawood.com.

Procurement Conference

Aug. 11, 2009, 7:30am at Johnson County Community College, Regnier Conference Center, 12345 College Blvd., Overland Park,
Weblink: http://www.heartlandptac.org

Please Join
Congressman Dennis Moore
At his 2nd Annual
Procurement Conference
Marketing Your Products and Services to the Government

Tuesday, August 11, 2009
Johnson County Community College
Regnier Conference Center
Luncheon speaker is Lieutenant General William Caldwell
Commanding General, Fort Leavenworth

TO REGISTER ONLINE, PLEASE GO TO:
www.heartlandptac.org

The conference is planned in cooperation with:
Heartland Procurement Technical Assistance Center;
Kansas SBDC
Kansas Women’s Business Center

For question, please call 913 383-2013.

KC Organics Farmer's Market at Park Place

Aug. 12, 2009, 10:00am at Park Place, 117th & Nall, Leawood, 66211
Weblink: http://www.parkplaceleawood.com

Stop by Barkley Square every Wednesday 10 am - 2 pm to get high-quality organic fare!

Soho 119 Birthday Celebration

Aug. 13, 2009, 6:30pm at Soho 119, 4419 W. 119th Street, Leawood,
Weblink: http://www.soho-119.com

Join Soho 119 on August 13th for their one year anniversary celebration!

It will be an evening of fabulous festivities...

Special appearance by New York designer Walter
Introducing new fashion collections
Enjoy Music, Champagne Toast & Hors D'Oeuvres
Raffles & Giveaways
Special Occasion Trunk Show
Visit their expanded Salon & new Color Bar

Frog's Leap Wine Dinner

Aug. 14, 2009, 7:00pm at Sullivan's Steakhouse, 4501 W. 119th Street, Leawood, 66209
Contact: Sherry Joseph – sullivans.leawood@steakco.com 913-345-0800
Cost: Call Sullivan's for event cost and reservations. Weblink: http://www.sullivansteakhouse.com/

Sullivan's Steakhouse invites you to a five course dinner with each course complimented with a Frog's Leap Wine:

FROG’S LEAP VINEYARDS WINE DINNER

Presented by
Kylor Williams
Owner ~ Winemaker

August 14, 2009
7:00 pm

I
SEAFOOD CEVICHE
Marinated Prime Seafood | Citrus | Cilantro | Vine Ripe Tomato
2007 Frog’s Leap Sauvignon Blanc

II
BROILED BLOCK ISLAND SWORDFISH
Eggplant Caponata | Basil | Extra Virgin Olive Oil
2007 Frog’s Leap Chardonnay

III
DUCK LEG CONFIT SALAD
Hand Pulled | Pomegranate Sauce
2006 Frog’s Leap Merlot

IV
1200 – DEGREE FILET
Char Broiled Filet Mignon | Goats Cheese-Spinach Yukon Gold
Mashed Potatoes | Rosemary Jus
2006 Frog’s Leap Cabernet

V
CALIBRAUT CHOCOLATE TORTE
Blueberry Coulis
2005 Frog’ ... (go to www.leawoodchamber.org for more information)

Art Show at Park Place Gallery of Fine Art

Aug. 14, 2009, 5:00pm at Park Place Gallery of Fine Art, 11560 Ash Street, Leawood, 66211
Contact: Rachelle Craig – 913-469-8001
Cost: No Fee Weblink: http://www.theparkplacegallery.com/

Park Place Gallery of Fine Art is pleased to host Walter Edelman, of Edelman’s Fine Art for a weekend show Friday, August 14th 5-9 PM and Saturday, August 15th from 12-6 PM. 

Mr. Edelman is a leading New York art dealer and critic. Walter will be showing original art in all styles including graphic works by major artists.

There is no fee for the show. Event will run for this weekend only!

News & Announcements

The Leawood Chamber Welcomes its Newest Members

Benefits of Home - Senior Care
8700 Monrovia, Suite 310
Lenexa, KS  66215
Ph: (913) 422-1591 Fax: (913) 647-7512
cfay@benefitsofhome.com   www.benefitsofhome.com
Business Category: Senior Citizens Services
Benefits of Home-Senior Care is a locally owned company that provides in-home, non medical care for seniors.  Founded in January 2007, they have developed a unique, highly personal approach to providing support for aging adults.

Financial Advisory Service, Inc.
4747 W. 135th Street, Ste. 100
Leawood, KS  66224
Ph: (913) 239-2300 Fax: (913) 239-2301
bestm@faskc.com   www.faskc.com
Business Category: Financial & Financial Advisors / Financial Services
Financial Advisory Service, Inc. (FAS) is an independent, total wealth management and comprehensive financial planning firm.

GALWAY HOMES Residential Living for the Memory Impaired
3965 W. 83rd
Prairie Village, KS  66208
Ph: (913) 676-7277 Fax: (913) 381-3379
karen.galway@yahoo.com   Leawood Lions Pancake Days

Each October the Leawood Lions host a community pancake breakfast that is attended by over 1,000 people. Guests enjoy a delicious meal of pancakes, sausages, juice and coffee. This event serves as one of the primary club fundraisers. As with all Lion fundraisers, 100% of the proceeds go to a special benevolence fund which allows the club to partake in many worthy charitable endeavors throughout the year.

This year's Pancake Days will take place on the following dates:
Friday, October 16 from 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Saturday, October 17th from 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Sunday, October 18th from 7:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Be sure to stop by Leawood City Hall's Lower Level Community Room for this terrific community event!  

Menorah Medical Center recognized by the American Heart Assoc/American Stroke Assoc

Menorah Medical Center (MMC) has been recognized for achievement in using evidence-based guidelines to provide the best possible care to patients through The American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Get With The Guidelines program.

MMC and 569 other hospitals are featured in a July 21 advertisement in the “America’s Best Hospitals” issue of US News & World Report to commemorate their receipt of Get With The Guidelines Gold or Silver Performance Achievement Awards. The awards are given for achievement in coronary artery disease, stroke and/or heart failure treatment.

Hospitals are recognized in each category in which they achieve at least 85 percent compliance to Get With The Guidelines measures. Those hospitals marking 85 percent compliance for 24 consecutive months are given the Gold Performance Achievement Award, with the Silver Performance Achievement award going to those with 85 percent compliance for 12 consecutive months.

Get With The Guidelines is a hospital-based quality-improvement program designed to ensure that hospitals consistently care for cardiac and stroke patients following the most up-to-date guidelines and recommendations. The program addresses coronary artery disease, heart failure and stroke. Currently more than 1,450 hospitals participate in the program.

The American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s advertisement recognizes Men ... (go to www.leawoodchamber.org for more information)

Capitol Federal Savings Bank Celebrates Grand Opening

On July 15th, Capitol Federal Savings Bank celebrated the grand opening of their new location with a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony. Mayor Dunn and members of the Leawood Chamber were on hand to cut the ribbon.

Capitol Federal Savings Bank proudly celebrates more than 115 years of service to customers and communities. Stop by the new branch located in the Village of Seville shopping center located at 131st and State Line Road.

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