Leawood Chamber of Commerce Member Memo — August 8, 2008
Upcoming events and news from around the Leawood area.
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Leawood Chamber Events
General Membership Meeting - Election Reflections
Aug. 12, 2008, 11:30am at
Leawood South Country Club,
12700 Overbrook Rd., Leawood, 66209
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.
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.
This month's guest speaker is Fred Logan, a Leawood resident who has served as a KCTV5 Political Analyst since 2002. Fred will be sharing with us his thoughts on the upcoming elections.
Fred will be covering the Democratic and Republican National Conventions for KCTV5 and will again be on the stations election set in November. He writes a biweekly column, "Public Affairs Journal" for the Kansas City Business Journal and has appeared on KCPT's Kansas City Week in Review with Nick Haines.
Enjoy this informative presentation and remember to vote in all upcoming elections!
The reservation deadline for this event is Thursday, August 7th by 5:00 pm, so use the link below to register today!
— Register OnlineAfter Hours Networking
Aug. 20, 2008, 5:00pm at
Overland Park Convention Center,
6000 College Blvd., Overland Park, 66211 — 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.
Leawood Chamber members, their guests, and 'future' Chamber members are invited to join us for some great Leawood Chamber networking. Attendees will also have the opportunity to win some great door prizes.
Registration deadline is August 18th.
Bonus Networking Session
Aug. 28, 2008, 5:00pm at
Commerce Bank,
Corinth Square, 4006 W. 83rd Street, Prairie Village, 66208 — Register Online
This After Hours event is a networking bonus! Commerce Bank and AT&T are co-sponsoring this event for members of the Northeast Johnson County Chamber and members of the Leawood Chamber.
Don't miss this evening of building business connections with fellow Chamber members and NE Johnson County Chamber members to develop new relations between our communities.
The reservation deadline for this event is Tuesday, August 26th.
Leawood Community Events
Leawood Art Show
Aug. 8, 2008, 5:30pm at
M&I Bank,
11301 Nall, Leawood, 66211
Contact: Tony Zuzzio – tony.zuzzio@micorp.com 913-323-7746
Mark your calendars for the Leawood Art Show, August 8th, at M&I Bank!
Four local artists will be featured and there will be delicious appetizers and drinks for all.
Also, there will be a drawing for several Visa gift cards!
SAFEHOME's 15th Annual Golf Tournament
Aug. 12, 2008, 9:00am at
Loch Lloyd Country Club,
16750 Country Club Dr., Belton,
Contact: Michele Davis – mdavis@safehome-ks.org 913-378-1512
Cost: For cost information to play, call 913-378-1512. Weblink: http://www.safehome-ks.org
SAFEHOME, Johnson County's only provider of services for victims of domestic violence, will hold it's 15th Annual SAFEHOME Golf Tournament on August 12th at Loch Lloyd Country Club.
Registration begins at 8 a.m. with a shotgun start at 9 a.m. The cost to play per player includes 18 holes of golf, cart, lunch, beverages, gifts, snacks, hole contest, and fabulous door prizes! Participants will also have a chance to win a 2008 Lexus RX 350 or bid on a trip to play golf at Pebble Beach.
The Johnson County Recycling Road Show
Aug. 13, 2008, 7:00pm at
Central Resource Library,
9875 W. 87th Street, Overland Park,
Contact: Marsha Bennett – bennettm@jocolibrary.org (913) 261-2319
Cost: No registration required. Weblink: http://www.jocolibrary.org
Interested in going green? Want to find out what you can do to make a difference? The Johnson County Library is offering programs this summer to help the community learn more about sustainable living and the environment.
Don't miss...The Johnson County Recycling Road Show
Where does all the stuff you put out at the curb each week go? Come follow the trail of your trash and recyclables and learn all about sanitary landfills, recycling centers and yard waste composting.
Discover how recycling saves energy, natural resources and landfill space and creates less pollution. Staff from the Johnson County Environmental Department will present the county’s new Solid Waste Management Plan and share strategies we can all use to reduce waste through recycling, composting and responsible consumer choices.
Interpretive services and other accommodations for those with special needs are available by contacting Library staff at least 48 hours in advance of the scheduled Library program.
To find resources about becoming environmentally-aware including a nonfiction booklist on living green visit
Aug. 14, 2008, 6:30pm at
Central Resource Library,
9875 W. 87th Street, Overland Park, Interested in going green? Want to find out what you can do to make a difference? The Johnson County Library is offering programs this summer to help the community learn more about sustainable living and the environment. Don't miss...How to "Go Green" Thinking about remodeling or building a house? Just thinking about trying to improve the efficiencies in your home? Thinking about the environment? Join us for this informative program on how to go green and why it's important. This session is presented by Kristin Riott, a spokesperson for global warming as one of Al Gore's Climate Project trained facilitators. Registration requested. Register online at www.jocolibrary.org/events or call (913) 495-7514. Interpretive services and other accommodations for those with special needs are available by contacting Library staff at least 48 hours in advance of the scheduled Library program. To find resources about becoming environmentally-aware including a nonfiction booklist on living green visit
Aug. 14, 2008, 5:00pm at
Flying Monkey Brewery,
311 N Burch Street, Olathe, Mark Your Calendars! A Beer Tasting Open House benefiting Marillac will be held at Flying Monkey Brewery in Olathe on Thursday, August 14th, from 5:00-8:00 PM. Enjoy complimentary Flying Monkey beer plus hors d’oeuvres provided by Corporate Café. Please RSVP by August 11th by calling (816) 508-3280 or by emailing rsvp@marillac.org. Flying Monkey Brewery is located in Olathe at 311 N Burch Street. Marillac is a private, not-for-profit agency providing psychiatric treatment of children and adolescents (boys & girls, ages 6-17) coping with severe emotional and behavioral issues. Over the past decade, Marillac has garnered a national reputation as a licensed Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility and a Therapeutic Day School. Additionally, Marillac is the only Children’s Psychiatric Hospital in Johnson County, KS. Because of the generous support of thousands of businesses and individuals, Marillac was able to serve over 1,000 children and families in 2007! With you at our side, we will not give up on any child. The Johnson County Library will close the current Leawood Pioneer Neighborhood Library, at 4700 Town Center Drive in Leawood, this fall for a major renovation project. While the facility is closed, library services will be offered to the community in a temporary location, 11832 Roe Blvd. (formerly the Sharper Image Store) on the east side of nearby Town Center Plaza. The temporary location will open in early October 2008 and offer popular adult and youth materials, some computers and seating space. It will be open six days a week. Patrons will be able to pick up and drop off library materials at the location. However, no donations of books or AV materials to the library will be accepted at the temporary location. Youth and adult programming will be moved to other Johnson County Library locations. The Leawood Pioneer renovation project will nearly double the size of the 11,000-square-foot library. Plans include a complete interior redesign, roof repairs, and a new addition which will be constructed with "green" building materials. The expansion, which will match the existing building, will be added on the east side of the library. The overall expansion will provide space for a community meeting room, youth programming room, study rooms, teen area, more books and audiovisual materials and additional computers. The facility will be closed for approximately a year until completion of the project in the fa ... (go to www.leawoodchamber.org for more information)How to "Go Green"
Contact: Marsha Bennett – bennettm@jocolibrary.org (913) 261-2319
Weblink: http://www.jocolibrary.orgBeer Tasting To Benefit Marillac - August 14th
Contact: Stacie Cordell – Stacie.Cordell@Marillac.org 816.508.3309
Cost: Donations will be part of the auction at Marillac's Enchanted Evening of Cocktails & Cuisine. Call for details. Weblink: http://www.marillac.orgNews & Announcements
Temporary Location Selected for Leawood Pioneer Library
Sullivan's celebrates its Grand Opening!
On July 26th, Sullivan's celebrated its arrival in Leawood with a Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening celebration.
Sullivan's is a 1940’s styled steakhouse featuring the finest steaks and seafood, unparalleled martinis, and great live jazz!
Congratulations and welcome to Sullivan's!
Board Supports both County & City Tax Proposals, Opposes Change in Judicial Selection Process
The Leawood Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors has announced its position on three upcoming issues presented to voters on August 5th and November 4th:
Sales Tax proposals
Given Johnson County's need to invest in public safety, the Leawood Chamber Board of Directors endorses the proposed extension of a 1/4-cent Johnson County sales tax for the dedicated purpose of supporting public safety initiatives. This proposal will appear on the August 5, 2008 ballot.
According to Johnson County officials, proceeds from the sales tax will go to fund capital and ongoing operational costs related to public safety, including expansion and operation of the Johnson County Adult Detention Center; construction and operation of a new Juvenile Services Complex, which addresses juvenile intake, assessment, and detention; and construction and operation of a new Johnson County Crime Lab. Johnson County's portion of the sales tax would raise an estimated $19.6 million annually. Capital and operational costs not covered by sales tax proceeds will be paid from existing revenue sources.
In addition, the Leawood Chamber Board of Directors also supports the approval of the City of Leawood's tax proposal that will appear on the August 5th ballot. If approved, the City of Leawood will be re-authorized to levy a one-eighth of one percent (.125%) City Retailers' Sales Tax, in addition to the one and four-tenths percent (1.4% ... (go to www.leawoodchamber.org for more information)
Avoiding the Revolving Door
On Tuesday, August 26, 2008, from 8 a.m.- Noon, Saint Luke's Health System is offering their second-annual education and networking session designed to help MBE and WBE companies begin, maintain, and grow their business relationships. The session will be held in Pierson Auditorium on the University of Missouri-Kansas City campus.
New this year: An MBE/WEB leadership series sponsored by Novation, "Is your Business in the Game?", presented by the Wheeler Group, LLC
There is no fee to attend, but space is limited, so REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Call Saint Luke's NurseLine at 816-932-6220 or click here to register online.
Member Profile
Come visit Leawood and Kansas City’s first “wine flights” bar!
As a true classic wine bar, A Wine Flights Bar and Bistro offers Kansas City and Johnson County the largest selection of wine flights, 65 plus (three, 2oz pours), wines by the taste (2oz) or glass (6oz) at 200 wines (and growing).
Wine tasting is what we do, and we encourage you to mix and match our wine flights according to your taste and meal. Our décor promotes comfort and wine conversations. Open daily at 11:00 AM, 7 days a week. Bistro menu served open to close.
For more information, call 913-402-9800.
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