Leawood Chamber of Commerce Member Memo — September 2, 2010

Upcoming events and news from around the Leawood area.

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Leawood Chamber Events

Membership Luncheon- Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts

Sep. 21, 2010, 11:30 at Ritz Charles Overland Park, 9000 W. 137th Street, Overland Park, 66221
Cost: $22 members, $32 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:

It is more than an iconic building reshaping the downtown skyline.

Opening Fall 2011, the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts will provide our region with bold programming and performances, as well as innovative youth outreach and education programs.

To learn more about the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts, please attend the Leawood Chamber of Commerce meeting on September 21, 2010 for an update given by Larry Kembell from the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts. He will bring you up to date on construction progress, funding, programming, and will share their exciting plans for the future.

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.

Board Elections for 2011 will also take place at this meeting, so Chamber members, make sure a representative from your company attends and votes. (Election notices will be sent to the voting representative for all member businesses)

Use the Register Online link below and sign up today!

By registering online, you agree to the chamber's refund policy as noted at www.leawoodchamber.org/refund_policy.cfm.

If you have trouble registering for this event, please email us at Event Registration Assistance.

The reservation deadline for this event is Thursday, September 16th by 5:00 pm. Please contact the Chamber office if you have any special dietary needs.

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Quarterly Member Briefing

Sep. 10, 2010, 8:00 at DEMDACO, Inc., Clara Barton Room, 5000 W. 134th St., Leawood, 66209 — Register Online
Cost: Free for Chamber members

Members use the link below to register:

If you are a new representative for an existing Chamber Member or are a representative for a brand new Member, we welcome you to join us for our informative Member Briefing, sponsored by Sunrise Assisted Living

This is your chance to meet the staff, representatives from the Board, representatives from the Ambassador Committee and fellow Chamber members. Learn the history of the Chamber and ways to maximize the value of your membership. Enjoy continental breakfast, coffee and conversation!

Please bring your business cards and be prepared to introduce yourself!

Members use the link below to register today!

If you have trouble registering for this event, please email us at Event Registration Assistance.

Morning Mingling

Sep. 14, 2010, 8:00 at Saint Luke's South, Conference Rooms A & B, 12300 Metcalf, Overland Park, Entertainment Guide 66213 — Register Online
Cost: There is no cost to attend for Chamber members.

Members & non-members use the link below to register:

Fill your prescription for great networking at this month's Morning Mingling event, hosted by Saint Luke's South Hospital.

Leawood Chamber members, their guests, and 'future' Chamber members are invited to attend.

Use the link below to register today!

If you have trouble registering for this event, please email us at Event Registration Assistance.

The registration deadline for this event is Friday, September 7th, by 5:00 pm, so make your reservation today!

Leawood Young Professionals After Hours Networking

Sep. 15, 2010, 5:00 at NoRTH Modern Italian Cuisine, (One Nineteen), 4579 W. 119th St., Leawood, Community Event 66209 — Register Online
Cost: There is no cost to attend this event.

Members & Non Members use the link below to register:

Join us for a fun evening of networking and making new business connections in a casual, hip and upbeat environment at NoRTH Modern Italian Cuisine!

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!

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, September 13th by 5:00 pm!

Leawood Community Events

Jazz Concert Series

Sep. 5, 2010, 6:00pm at Ironwoods Amphitheater in Ironwoods Park, 14701 Mission Road, Leawood, 66224
Contact: April Bishop – aprilb@leawood.org 913-339-6700 x157
Cost: FREE!! Weblink: http://www.leawood.org/news_item.aspx?NewsID=533

The Leawood Arts Council will host a free Jazz Concert Series each Sunday evening, August 22nd through September 5th. The concerts will be held at the Ironwoods Amphitheater in Ironwoods Park located at 14701 Mission Road. All concerts will begin at 6:00 pm.

The final concert in this jazz series, on September 5th, will feature David Basse and OJT. For over twenty years David Basse has been at the forefront of Kansas City jazz. Basse is an acclaimed singer, musician and songwriter who performs around the country and internationally. He has recorded with many of the jazz greats including Phil Woods, Larry Bunker and Grammy nominated pianist, Mike Melvoin. Melvoin and Basse have collaborated since 1992. David also hosts the award winning Jazz Scene on Kansas Public Radio heard at 91.5 FM in the Kansas City Area.

David has been a resident of Leawood since 1998 and a favorite of this series in past years. “I love the rich heritage and vibrant jazz scene that the area has to offer” says Basse “after many years of traveling, this is home.” Audiences love that he performs in the park for free.

Please join the ... (go to www.leawoodchamber.org for more information)

20th Annual Labor Day 5K Run & Walk

Sep. 6, 2010, 7:30am at Leawood City Park, 10601 Lee Blvd., Leawood, 66206
Contact: Brock Shafer – brocks@leawood.org 913-339-6700 x152
Cost: See web site for event cost. Weblink: http://www.leawood.org/news_item.aspx?NewsID=540

Entry forms are now available for the 20th Annual Labor Day 5K Run & Walk, presented by the Leawood Parks and Recreation Department and Pepsi-Cola. Whether you’re a walker, beginning runner, a veteran runner, or a wheelchair athlete, this event is for you!

Enjoy a morning run on Monday, September 6 at Leawood City Park, 10601 Lee Blvd. The race starts at 7:30 a.m. (wheelchair division) and 7:35 a.m. for all other participants. The closed course will begin and end at Leawood City Park in front of the tennis courts.

The first 500 participants will receive a “20th Labor Day 5K Run & Walk” commemorative t-shirt. Everyone who participates will receive post event snacks, a water bottle and a ticket to the pancake breakfast, provided by the Leawood Lions Club immediately following the event. Additional breakfast tickets for guests are available.

Early registrations are being received at http://www.sportkc.org until September 1st and at Leawood City Hall (4800 Town Center Drive) until September 3rd. Late registration will be available at Leawood City Hall on Saturday, September 4 from ... (go to www.leawoodchamber.org for more information)

Doggie Dunk at the Leawood Aquatic Center

Sep. 7, 2010, 5:00pm at Leawood Aquatic Center, 10601 Lee Blvd., Leawood, 66206
Contact: Lindsay Hart – lindsayh@leawood.org 913-339-6700 x158
Cost: See web site for cost per dog. Weblink: http://www.leawood.org/news_item.aspx?NewsID=544

The last swim of the season goes to the dogs! Come down to the Leawood Aquatic Center (10601 Lee Blvd.) on Tuesday, September 7th from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. for the 6th Annual Doggie Dunk.

Your dog will have a fantastic time enjoying yummy treats and posing for a photo opportunity with you to be posted on our website (free)! This will be a swimming party your dog won’t soon forget! For the safety of all participants dogs who do not play well with others should not attend. Please note that humans are NOT allowed to enter the pool during this event. For more information please call Lindsay Hart at (913) 339-6700 ext. 158.

Bukaty Companies Serves Up Another Power Lunch

Sep. 8, 2010, 12:00pm at Bukaty Companies, 11221 Roe Ave, Leawood, 66211
Contact: Stephanie Leith – sleith@bukaty.com 913.345.0440
Cost: $0 and lunch will be provided. Weblink: http://www.bukaty.com

Bring in a copy of your employee handbook and Bukaty will provide you with the updated material you should have included.

Bukaty Companies believes they have an obligation to provide the most current industry and benefit information. Their Power Lunch seminar series presents information on a wide range of topics.

Attendees can enjoy a relaxed lunch setting with other area professionals while Bukaty serves up a healthy portion of good-to-know information.

Register today to reserve your seat at any one of their Power Lunch sessions at sleith@bukaty.com or call Bukaty Companies at 913-345-0440.

Ladies' Night of Pampering to benefit SAFEHOME

Sep. 10, 2010, 5:00pm at Total Care Chiropractic, 8600 W. 95th St.,, Overland Park, 66212
Contact: Jan Abbey – jabbey@safehome-ks.org 913-378-1511
Cost: Please visit web site and scroll down to Ladies' Night of Pampering event info for event cost. Weblink: http://www.safehome-ks.org/SiteResources/Data/Templates/t2.asp?docid=567&DocName=Special%20Events

In a busy world, it is hard sometimes to remember to take care of ourselves first. On Friday, September 10th, Total Care Chiropractic and Ashley & Associates will be hosting the 2nd Annual Ladies' Night of Pampering.

Join them from 5-9 p.m. at Total Care Chiropractic, 8600 W. 95th St., Overland Park, KS. This year's event includes manicures, massage, hair styling, yoga, food, and so much more.

All proceeds benefiting SAFEHOME, Johnson County’s only domestic violence agency. For more information, contact Jan at 913-378-1511. Call Total Care Chiropractic at 913-383-8505 to purchase your tickets today!

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News & Announcements

The Leawood Chamber Network – Over 1.5 Million Strong

How many people do you know? 100, 200?? 

Let’s conservatively estimate that each of the 30,000 people employed by our Leawood Chamber member businesses knows 50 people. That’s a potential reach of 1.5 MILLION people!

Don’t get caught in the trap of thinking if you can’t sell your product or service to a fellow member today, you’re not getting value.  In today’s environment, innovative and creative thinkers are the ones who get ahead!

Even if I don’t buy from you today, the more I know about you and your business, the more likely I am to be able to refer someone in my network to you. There are people in all of our networks of business associates, clients, and friends that can benefit from the services provided by fellow member business.

Invest the time it takes in getting to know your fellow Chamber members.  Learn all you can about the products and services they offer.  In almost every case, you know someone who could either use their services, or help them be more successful in their business.

When you refer business to others, you can bet they will refer business to you.

If you aren’t already doing it, start plugging in to this network of over 1.5 million people TODAY!

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

Shawnee Mission Medical Center Offers Free HEARTaware Program

Heart disease is predictable and preventable. Shawnee Mission Medical Center’s HEARTaware program can help identify your risk of a heart attack by taking a free, online seven-minute assessment.

If you are considered at risk, you will be invited in for a free one-hour screening that includes total cholesterol, HDL, glucose and ankle brachial indexes (screens for peripheral vascular disease).

Find out if you’re at risk for heart disease today by visiting http://www.ShawneeMission.org and clicking on HEARTaware.

Physician Joins Saint Joseph Medical Center

Jason S. Day, MD, recently joined the medical staff of St. Joseph Medical Center. Dr. Day, a board-certified neurologist, has a special interest in vascular/stroke neurology.

Dr. Day grew up in the Kansas City area and earned undergraduate degrees in music and chemistry from Washburn University in Topeka, and his medical degree from the University of Kansas School of Medicine. He completed his residency at McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University and he is one of the first neurologists in the area to complete an Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME)-approved vascular fellowship as is now required by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology for subspecialty certification in vascular neurology.

Dr. Day’s office is on the St. Joseph Medical Center campus at 1010 Carondelet Drive, Suite 310, Kansas City, MO. To schedule an appointment, call 816-942-4500.

Leawood Chamber Office Closed for Labor Day

The Chamber office will be closed on Monday, September 6th, in observance of Labor Day and will reopen on Tuesday, September 7th with normal business hours.

In case of an emergency, please call 913-645-8237.

Have a safe, fun holiday!!

Massage Envy - Massage for the Cure

Massage Envy is hosting Tuesday, September the 14th as a day to support the Susan G Komen Foundation.  They are accepting donations at their three clinics.  Every little bit helps. The funds that are collected and the proceeds of all massages performed that day will be allocated to the Kansas City Chapter.  Each clinic has local vendors, groups, and clients who have donated item(s) ex: theater tickets, restaurant gift cards, a night stay at the Great Wolf Lodge,  services for free carpet cleaning, etc... for a silent auction that will be on display at each location beginning Saturday, September the 4th and ending at 9:00pm on Wednesday September the 15th. 

Call the clinic nearest you to reserve a massage appointment for September 14th.  They book really FAST!
 
Massage Envy Deer Creek, 13344 Metcalf, Overland Park KS, 913.897.3838

Massage Envy of Leawood, 4912 W 119th Street, Leawood KS, 913.491.4440

Massage Envy Olathe Pointe, 14913 W 119th Street, Olathe KS, 913.747.3689
 
If you would like to make an item or service donation, please contact Janae at 913.897.3458 (They will provide all of our clients who are scheduled for a massage on 9.14  a goodie bag....  in this goodie bag if you are a vendor, your name will be listed and if you provide marketing material, we will insert this in the goodie bag for your contribution)

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

Local Hotel named “Best of MidAmerica”

The Sheraton Overland Park Hotel at the Convention Center was honored with a “2010 Best of MidAmerica” award by Meetings MidAmerica magazine.  This is the 5th consecutive year the Hotel has received the award.

Readers of Meetings MidAmerica voted online or by ballot using the following criteria to select the winners: quality of meeting space; guest rooms; guest services and amenities; food and beverage service; the efficiency and helpfulness of staff; the availability of technical equipment; recreational facilities and activities; and overall value and experience. The awards program is designed to help event planners determine sites in North America that are the “region’s most outstanding choices for meetings.”

The winners were announced in the July/August issue of Meetings MidAmerica.

As the newest full-service hotel in the Kansas City metro area, the Sheraton Overland Park Hotel offers more than 20,000 square-feet of flexible event space including the spacious 10,800 square-foot Cottonwood Ballroom. The Hotel easily accommodates business meetings, banquets and celebrations of any size. With onsite professional event planners, state of the art audiovisual and an expert culinary team, your next event is sure to be memorable. And it only gets better.

The Hotel is adding an outdoor venue in the fall of 2010 – the 1906 Patio Bar featuring fire pits, lounge furniture seating, big screen monitors, a ... (go to www.leawoodchamber.org for more information)

Member Profile

A.L. Huber ~ General Contractor

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