Leawood Chamber of Commerce Member Memo — September 19, 2008

Upcoming events and news from around the Leawood area.

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Leawood Chamber Events

District 3 Johnson County Commissioner Forum

Oct. 1, 2008, 11:30am at Ritz Charles Overland Park, 9000 W. 137th Street, Overland Park, 66221
Cost: $15 for Overland Park and Leawood Chamber members, $20 for non-members

Join members of the Leawood and Overland Park Chambers of Commerce, as we hear from the 3rd District County Commission candidates David Lindstrom and James Azeltine. These gentleman will be facing off in the November 4 election.

Learn more about the candidates and their positions on issues important to you and your business while enjoying a great lunch prepared by Ritz Charles Overland Park.

Registration begins at 11:30 am, followed by lunch and the program from 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm.

The reservation deadline for this event is 5:00 pm on Friday, September 26th, so use the link below and RSVP today!

— Register Online

After Hours Networking

Sep. 24, 2008, 5:00pm at Waddell & Reed, 6900 College Blvd. Ste. 700 & 740, 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.

We "advise" you to "plan" on attending this month's After Hours event hosted by Waddell & Reed!

Leawood Chamber members, guests, and 'future' Chamber members are invited to join us for some great Leawood Chamber networking. Waddell & Reed have "stock"-ed up on terrific food and drinks, so don't forget to attend!

The registration deadline is Monday, September 22nd, by 5:00 pm. Make sure you use the link below and register today!

Chamber Education Session

Sep. 30, 2008, 8:00am at American Academy of Family Physicians, Multi-Purpose Room, 11400 Tomahawk Creek Pkwy, Leawood, 66209 — Register Online
Cost: $15 for members, $20 for non-members.

Web 2.0 is here and one of the key components and differences is the advent of Social Networking sites like Linked In. Linked In has over 25 Million users worldwide - and over 55,000 in the Kansas City area!

One of the challenges is that a lot of people don't know how to get started in these new networking environments and it can be confusing and frustrating without some help.

At this Education Session, Shawn Kinkade with Aspire Business Development will inform attendees on what these social networks are and how to start using them. His presentation will primarily focus on Linked In, but a lot of the ideas will apply to other applications.

This will be an interactive session - so bring questions and be prepared to participate!

Due to limited seating, reservations are required. The reservation deadline for this event is Friday, September 26th by 5:00 pm, so reserve your spot today!

Chamber Education Program

Oct. 1, 2008, 8:00am at KU Edwards Campus, Regnier Hall, 12600 Quivira Road, Overland Park, 66213 — Register Online
Cost: There is no cost to attend this event; however, reservations are required.

Jeff Severin, director, KU Center for Sustainability

From reducing waste to buying recycled, going green is good business. Severin will discuss strategies for steering your business toward a more sustainable future.

The Bank of Blue Valley is providing coffee & pastries at each event beginning at 7:45 a.m.

The reservation deadline for this event is Monday, September 29th by 5:00 p.m., so reserve your spot today!

Leawood Community Events

Amor de Brazil - Quest for a Cure Benefit

Sep. 20, 2008, 12:00pm at Amor de Brazil, 11920 Metcalf Ave., Overland Park, 66213
Contact: Mary Magee – mmagee@amordebrazil.com 816-679-4884
Cost: Call for event costs. Weblink: http://www.amordebrazil.com

Amor de Brazil, the Brazilian Steakhouse at 119th and Metcalf in Overland Park, KS, is hosting a fundraiser on September 20th that will benefit the American Cancer Society. The Charity Dinner will entail a Saturday afternoon of fine dining at the restaurant. The ultimate goal includes raising funds for the American Cancer Society.

A ticket will provide you with the following:

• Access to the event
• Full Brazilian dinner - unlimited access to the Salad extravaganza, several different cuts of meat served tableside by our Gouchos, side dishes of garlic mashed potatoes, fried polenta and bananas, Brazilian cheese bread and a dessert (carrot cake or chocolate cake)
• Unlimited non-alcoholic beverages (fountain drinks, water, tea or coffee)
• Autograph signing by Kansas City celebrities
• Surprise giveaway
• Silent Auction

Don't miss it!!

Please call 913-312-0543 or stop by the restaurant to purchase your tickets today! 

Ident-A-Kid

Sep. 20, 2008, 10:00am at Blue Valley Recreation Activity Center, 6545 W. 151st Street, Overland Park, 66223
Contact: Molly Keehn – mkeehn@bluevalleyrec.org 913.685.6000
Cost: Contact Blue Valley Recreation for event costs. Weblink: http://www.bluevalleyrec.org

Families receive laminated photo ID card that includes name, address, fingerprint, DOB and physical description. Information is confidential; no personal data kept on file. Cards can be picked up in 3-4 weeks.

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Natural Body Spa & Shoppe: Eco-Chic Grand Opening

Sep. 24, 2008, 12:00pm at Natural Body Spa and Shoppe, One Nineteen, 4431 W. 119th Street, Leawood, 66209
Contact: Irene Brennan – 913-338-0620

On Wednesday, September 24th from 12 to 8 PM Natural Body Spa and Shoppe welcomes the Leawood community to an eco-chic grand opening!

Don't miss free chair massages, hand treatments, brow wax drawings, and food!

Explore the ingenuity of the environmentally-friendly design, get tips from the expertly trained staff and be the first to experience exclusive mini-services in celebration of the company’s first Kansas City spa. 

From 6 to 8 PM light fare will be provided by neighboring restaurant, NoRTH.  RSVP to kcpr1@kcpr.net, or by calling 404-233-3993.  For more information about Natural Body Spa and Shop, visit www.naturalbody.com.

Kiwanis Kids' Health Fair

Sep. 26, 2008, 4:00pm at Lionsgate Plaza, NE corner of 143rd & Metcalf Ave, Overland Park, 66223
Contact: Terri Murphy, Kiwanis Club – tmurphy@bankingunusual.com 913-568-7585
Cost: Free Weblink: http://www.leawoodkiwanis.org

Free Food, Prizes, and Entertainment!

Health screenings for backpack safety, nutrition, and car seat installation.

Don't miss this fun and educational event!

Network with over 1,000 people at the Kansas Speedway

Sep. 26, 2008, 10:00am at Kansas Speedway, 400 Speedway Blvd., Kansas City, 66111
Cost: $35 which includes brunch

Network with business leaders from over 30 Kansas City area Chambers of Commerce at the Office Depot Chamber Day at the Kansas Speedway! \n\nOn Friday, September 26th, the Kansas Speedway will once again host a metro-wide event before the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Practice Day & Qualifying activities. \n\nDon't miss the door prizes, great food and action on the track throughout the day. Plus, hear from Carl Edwards, driver of the No. 99 Office Depot Ford Fusion in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series!\n\nEvent Day Schedule:\n\n10:00 am Office Depot Chamber Day and Networking Begins in the NEW LOCATION: Hospitality Village overlooking Turns 1& 2 \n10:15 am Carl Edwards, N0. 99 Office Depot driver, speaks to the group followed by BRUNCH, more networking and door prizes \n11:30 am NASCAR Practice Sessions\n3:10 pm NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series O'Reilly Auto Parts Qualifying\n6:00 pm Midwest Ford Dealers presents SpeedFest (Autograph session in display area)\n\nTickets are $35 per person and must be paid in ADVANCE by September 12th. Those who purchase tickets by September 12th, will receive a parking pass for more convenient parking. \n\nContact the Chamber office at 913-498-1514 to co ... (go to www.leawoodchamber.org for more information)

Family Fun Day at Menorah Medical Center

Sep. 27, 2008, 11:00am at Menorah Medical Center, 5721 W. 119th Street, Overland Park, 66209
Weblink: http://www.menorahmedicalcenter.com/CustomPage.asp?guidCustomContentID={0EF60597-0C5E-4B67-ACD3-AC133AA20D3F}

The first 50 kids to participate in the bike rodeo (Bring your bikes!) will receive a free bicycle helmet courtesy of the Brain Injury Association of Kansas and Greater Kansas City.

Kid's health and safety activities with health screenings for adults too!

Also enjoy: an ambulance tour by Johnson County Med-Act, pony rides, balloon artist, giant bounce house and obstacle course, Identikid fingerprinting, pictures with Brigade Mascot, Captain Max Runway, sandwiches provided by Chick-fil-A, free health screenings and more!

News & Announcements

CHAMBER MEMBERS NOMINATED TO BEST OF THE BAR

Attorneys Dave and Susan Berson of The Banking & Tax Law Group LLP have once again been nominated by the Kansas City Business Journal for the Best of the Bar. They appeared in the September 12th edition.

Congratulations!

Exhibit by the State Line Rug Hookers Guild

Each month, Town & Country Bank displays art from a different local artist. Please visit the bank's community room this month to view a special exhibit by the State Line Rug Hookers Guild.

Rug hooking developed in North America along the Eastern Seaboard in New England and in the United States. It was a craft of poverty. The demand for floor coverings in the U.S. came about 1830 when factories produced machine-made carpets for the rich.

Visit the exhibit and see this art form come to life courtesy of several local artisans.

Town & Country Bank
4707 West 135th Street
Leawood, Kansas 66224

Contact Leslie Garven at 913-239-0239 or lgarven@town-countrybank.com for further information.

The Go Healthy Challenge

M&I Bank in Leawood will be co-hosting a client appreciation event on Saturday, September 27th from 11a.m. to 2pm in the Branch Parking lot (11301 Nall Ave).

Who should attend: All employees, family members, bank clients, potential clients, and mostly kids of ages 14 and under.

The event will be primarily put on by Radio Disney - AM 1190, who is helping to promote the American Heart Association for healthy living. Radio Disney will have a tent and will be advertising the event via live radio.

The theme is The Go Healthy Challenge. This will be centered around activities and games to keep kids active. Radio Disney will have enter-to-wins, prize giveaways and the Disney kids will sing, dance and entertain the crowd.

There will be lots of prize give-a-ways, such as a Wii, and other great prizes. Client and Employee Kids will jump rope, hula-hoop and will have many more fun activities.

M&I will also be offering a bonus to any kids who sign up for a kids savings account.

Luxury Home Tour Sept. 25th - 27th

Children’s Mercy's Childhood Cancer Program is the beneficiary of all tour proceeds during the 2008 KMBC Concept Home Tour.

September 25 - 27, 2008
Thursday - Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

63rd and Verona in Mission Hills, KS

For admission cost, visit http://www.kmbc.com/concepthome/17118351/detail.html

The KMBC Concept Home is currently on the market for just under $4 million dollars. Come out and see this home for yourself. You'll gather literally hundreds of ideas while supporting a terrific cause. Experience an architectural meld of fine woods, glass, granites and stone, specialty lighting, newest sight and sound technology, a professional kitchen, cutting edge décor, an elevator and exterior terraces. The finished lower-level includes a wine room, home theater, guest suite, exercise room, and loggia overlooking an extraordinary patio.

Parking: On street, but please obey no parking signs.

New decor and building features are being added every day. See some of the updated photos at http://www.6300verona.com.

... (go to www.leawoodchamber.org for more information)

The Leawood Chamber Welcomes its Newest Members

Administaff
4200 W. 115th Street, Suite 200
Leawood, KS  66211
Ph: (913) 424-7136 Fax: () 
loretta_chudy@administaff.com   http://www.administaff.com
Business Category: PEO / Human Resources
The Administaff Advantage offers HR solutions for small and mid-sized businesses. Administaff provides administrative relief, big company benefits, reduced liabilities & a systematic way to improve productivity.

Blue Valley Educational Foundation
15020 Metcalf Avenue
Overland Park, KS  66223
Ph: (913) 239-4053 Fax: (913) 239-4163
kallen@bluevalleyk12.org   www.bvef.org
Business Category: Non-profit organization
Since 1991, the Blue Valley Educational Foundation  has provided over $1.6 million dollars in grants,  scholarships, and special programs to support the  Blue Valley School District

Commerce Bank-135th & Lamar
6305 W. 135th St.
Overland Park, KS  66223
Ph: (816) 234-7362 Fax: (913) 851-1426
matthew.fitch@commercebank.com   Leawood Chamber Member Renewals - August 2008

Be sure to consider these  businesses when you are shopping for goods and services.

You can learn more about these businesses by visiting the provided links, or go to http://www.leawoodchamber.org/member_directory.cfm
for a complete listing of Leawood Chamber member businesses and their contact information.

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AesthetiCare Medi-Spa & LipoDissolve http://www.greatskinkc.com/

American Century Investments http://www.americancentury.com/

Atlanta Bread Company http://www.atlantabread.com/

Documart, Inc. http://www.documart.com/

Edward Jones - Doug Portell http://www.edwardjones.com/

Essential Home Health & Hospice http://www.ehh-inc.com/

Gates Bar B Q http://www.gatesbbq.com/

Hilb Rogal & Hobbs http://www.hrh.com/

Hillcrest Transitional Housing of Wyandotte County http://ww ... (go to www.leawoodchamber.org for more information)

JCCC Receives Grant for Advanced Dementia Care Program

Johnson County Community College has received a $25,000 grant to fund a new advanced dementia care certificate program. The grant is from the International Longevity Center under the 2008 Community College Caregiver Training Initiative, funded by MetLife Foundation.

The new 30-hour program will train family caregivers and in-home care workers to provide long-term home care services to older adults with cognitive deficits due to Alzheimer’s, dementia or stroke.

“This grant will allow JCCC to collaborate with the Heartland Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association to develop a state-of-the-art program that will meet the growing needs of professional and personal caregivers in our community caring for individuals with cognitive deficits,” said Penny Shaffer, program director, Health and Human Services. “This program will be the first of its kind in Kansas. It is our hope to expand it beyond the metropolitan area in the future.”

The program will emphasize holistic, person-centered care and the importance of the family unit in the patient’s care. It will also focus on the stress and mental health of the caregiver.

Working with qualified professionals, participants will learn:
• restorative aide skills for helping patients maintain optimum levels of functioning for eating, dressing, personal care, etc.
• behavior management interventions for caregivers to use with clients who are disrup ... (go to www.leawoodchamber.org for more information)

Be a Trunk in the 5th Annual Trunk or Treat Event!

Be a “trunk” in the 5th Annual Trunk-or-Treat during Leawood Parks & Recreation’s Freaky Fall Fest on Friday, October 24.

During the event parents and children will be walking from car to car collecting candy and goodies from local businesses.

This is a great opportunity for you to advertise for your group or company with signs, fliers, etc. at your vehicle! Sign up today by calling Lindsay Youle at (913) 339-6700, ext. 158.

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