Leawood Chamber of Commerce Member Memo — September 30, 2011

Upcoming events and news from around the Leawood area.

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Leawood Chamber Events

General Market Luncheon

Oct. 11, 2011, 11:15am 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:

A Market Luncheon is an opportunity for Leawood Chamber members to visit exhibitor tables and learn more about their fellow chamber member businesses, while enjoying informal networking over lunch.

Benefits for Attendees:
Have a chance to win 1 of 20+ door prizes that are worth a minimum of $25.
Informally network with other business professionals
Enjoy at great lunch at fellow Chamber member, Leawood South Country Club

Exhibitors Include:

American Companion Care
Catholic Community Hospice
Comfort Keepers
Commerce Bank
Emergent Care Plus
Integrity Home Care
Johnson County Community College
Kansas City Homes & Gardens
Leawood Fine Art
M&I, A Part of BMO Financial Group
Migraine Relief Chiropractic
Mind in Motion
ReachLocal
Schloegel Design Remodel, Inc.
Sante' Boutique at Shawnee Mission Medical Center
ServPro of Leawood/Overland Park

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, October 6th, by 5:00 pm. Use the link below to register today!

Morning Mingling

Oct. 4, 2011, 08:00am at Villa Ventura, 12100 Wornall Rd., Kansas City, Board of Directors 64145 — Register Online
Cost: There is no cost to attend this event.

Members & Non Members use the link below to register:

Villa Ventura Living provides a community lifestyle that inspires people to embrace senior living. Our Assisted Living community is the only one in the Kansas City area that is CARF accredited!

Leawood Chamber members, guests, and 'future' Chamber members are invited to join us for some great Leawood Chamber networking.

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 30th, by 5:00 pm, so make your reservation today!

Member Briefing

Oct. 7, 2011, 08:30am at Country Club Bank - South Leawood, 2nd floor conference room, 13451 Briar, Leawood, Community Calendar 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.

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.

KU Edwards Campus Professional Edge Series

Oct. 12, 2011, 08:00am at KU Edwards Campus, Regnier Hall Auditorium, 12610 Quivira Rd., Overland Park, Sweets 66213
Cost: FREE and open to the public. Please RSVP online or by calling (913) 897-8413.

Speaker: Dr. Rick Ginsberg, dean, School of Education - "Leading Through a Fiscal Tsunami

The American economy has been in recession for several years. How have leaders dealt with this "new normal," and what has been the personal impact on leaders during an economic turndown? Dr. Ginsberg explores how K-12 and higher education leaders address these challenges and will share ideas and concepts relevant to all leaders..

*Pastries and coffee provided at 7:30 a.m.

Please visit the Web site to register online or contact Ed Foley at (913) 897-8413.

Presenting Sponsor: Burns & McDonnell

Leawood Community Events

Leadership Training Led by Dave Ramsey

Sep. 30, 2011 at Baker University,
Contact: Lisa Hood – lisa.hood@learn.bakeru.edu 913-491-4432
Weblink: http://www.bakeru.edu/ramsey

Are you a hard-hitting entrepreneur or an encouraging team leader? To be successful in business, you have to be both. Come to business and financial expert Dave Ramsey’s premier leadership training program sponsored by Baker University.

Drive-In Movie at Mission Farms

Sep. 30, 2011, 7:30pm at Mission Farms, INDIAN CREEK PARKWAY (106TH STREET) AND MISSION ROAD, Leawood,
Contact: Katie Chalfant – kkchalfant@everestkc.net 913-381-6873
Cost: FREE Weblink: http://www.mission-farms.com

Bring a car load to the field at Mission Farms for an outdoor drive-in movie on Friday, September 30. Now showing - Megamind, a Paramount production. Movie starts at 7:30, tune in on your FM dial. Admission is Free. Weather permitting.

Elder Abuse Program

Sep. 30, 2011, 7:30am at Johnson County Community College, Regnier Center/RC101, 12345 College Blvd., Overland Park, 66210
Contact: Stephen Bright – StephenBright@ComfortKeepers.com 913 385-2636
Cost: $41 3.0 CEUs Weblink: http://www.jccc.edu

The presentation is aimed at helping attendees understand the complexities of elder abuse and how to recognize and report it when it is discovered. Presenters are elder law attorney, Karen Weber, Stephen Bright and Linda Ahlhelm, RN, co-owners of Comfort Keepers Home Care.

Farmer's Market

Oct. 1, 2011, 8:00am at Recreation Complex, 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.

MENORAH MEDICAL CENTER CELEBRATES 80 YEARS OF CARE

Oct. 1, 2011, 1:00pm at Menorah Medical Center/The Breast Center, 5721 W. 119th St., Overland Park, 66209
Contact: Amy Leiker – amy.leiker@hcamidwest.com 913-907-4393
Cost: Free Weblink: http://menorahmedicalcenter.com/home/index.dot

Menorah Medical Center is preparing to celebrate a milestone of delivering extraordinary healthcare in Johnson County and the Kansas City area and invites the community to join the party. The premier healthcare facility, part of HCA Midwest Health System—Kansas City’s largest healthcare network—marks its 80th year of serving the community and puts out the welcome mat from 1 to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 1, 2011.

The festivities, which will take place on Menorah’s campus, will feature free activities for kids, including a petting zoo provided by Deanna Rose Farmstead, tours of an ambulance, fire truck and helicopter, a concert by Dino O’Dell, bounce houses and face painting.

Adults will have access to free health screenings, including a heart disease risk assessment, blood pressure, blood glucose, body mass index and bone density. And because no birthday celebration is complete without cake and ice cream, Menorah will serve up complimentary Blue Bell ice cream and cupcakes from Cupcake A La Mode to attendees.

Menorah Medical Center opened its doors in 1931 at the original location on Rockhill Road—a sparkling 97,980-square-fo ... (go to www.leawoodchamber.org for more information)

Play Development Workshop

Oct. 2, 2011, 10:00am at Oak Room, City Hall, 4800 Town Center Drive, Leawood, 66224
Contact: April Bishop – aprilb@leawood.org 913-339-6700 x157
Cost: Free Weblink: http://www.leawoodstageco.org

Naturally Chiropractic Open House October 3, 2011

Oct. 3, 2011, 5:30pm at Naturally Chiropractic, north side of 435 and Roe across from Suburban Lawn and Garden,
Contact: Dr. Aaron J. Wolfswinkel, D.C. – naturallychiro@gmail.com 913-381-2525
Weblink: http://www.naturallychiropractic.org/

Naturally Chiropractic will be hosting it's Open House Monday, October 3, 2011 from 5:30pm - 8:00pm, Naturally Chiropractic will hold its open house event. The office is located on the north side of 435 and Roe across from Suburban Lawn and Garden.

Would you like to learn more about Chiropractic? Do you know someone who could benefit from Chiropractic care? This is the event for you to bring friends and family to speak with Dr. Wolfswinkel along with find out about our October Special that won't want to be missed.

We will have free food (snack items), free beverages (non-alcoholic), and fabulous door prize drawings. You can check out our website for more information!

MENORAH MEDICAL CENTER’S CAMPUS WILL GLOW PINK

Oct. 4, 2011, 4:00pm at Menorah Medical Center/The Breast Center, 5721 W. 119th St.,, Overland Park, 66209
Contact: Amy Leiker – amy.leiker@hcamidwest.com (913) 907-4393
Cost: Free Weblink: http://menorahmedicalcenter.com/home/index.dot

Brandi Brown Palmer represents the new breed of breast cancer warrior. Determined, engaged, gut-level honest and relentless with a message of early identification of and intervention for breast cancer, the 42-year-old Overland Park mother of two has walked through what women fear: a breast cancer diagnosis.

Palmer’s message of “Don’t Wait for the Lump” emphasizes the early detection philosophy of The Breast Center at Menorah Medical Center: No Excuses. Get Screened. Brown will help The Breast Center at Menorah kick off its annual Breast Cancer Awareness Month from 4 to 6 p.m. on Oct. 4 with a PINK celebration.

The hospital’s Johnson County campus will be bathed in pink to bring awareness to early detection, and to honor those courageous women battling the disease and survivors. The PINK party, which annually draws hundreds of women, will include Brown sharing her story and signing autographs; walk-in screening mammograms, the Bra Exhibit, free bra fittings, pink hair extensions, nail art and body massages. Pink ribbons will be given to every attendee, and the afternoon will conclude with a 5:45 p.m. balloon release in Menorah’s g ... (go to www.leawoodchamber.org for more information)

National Energy Awareness Month

Oct. 5, 2011, 6:30pm at Blue Valley Recreation Activity Center, 6545 W. 151st St., Overland Park, 66223
Cost: FREE Weblink: http://www.bluevalleyrec.org

Adults can learn about how small leaks around the house result in big energy losses. Hear about simple ways to make changes that result in energy savings. Local experts in the field will present information and answer your questions. While adults attend this seminar, children ages 5 and up can attend to the Kids Energy Explorers Workshop They'll receive a handy "Helpers Checklist" and a certificate.

Cross-Train Your Brain educational program Oct. 5

Oct. 5, 2011, 8:00am at The Jewish Community Center, 5801 W. 115th St., Overland Park,
Contact: Kimberly Cook – kacook@saint-lukes.org 816-932-3485
Cost: FREE Weblink: https://www.saintlukeshealthsystem.org/event/cross-train-your-brain

Is it possible to “exercise” the brain? What are the odds of developing Alzheimer’s disease, and can anything be done to prevent it?

The public and health professionals will have an opportunity to learn the latest on brain health research and strategies for improving their brain fitness at Cross-Train Your Brain, a symposium hosted by Saint Luke’s South Hospital, Brookdale Senior Living, and the Jewish Community Center of Greater Kansas City.

Featured keynote speakers include Marilyn Rymer, M.D., medical director of the nationally acclaimed Saint Luke’s Brain and Stroke Institute, who will discuss the mysteries of memory, and Kevin O’Neil, M.D., specialist in geriatrics and national medical director of Brookdale Senior Living, who will explain simple ways to keep the brain in shape.

Throughout the day, attendees will have the opportunity to participate in a variety of educational and interactive breakout sessions on topics important to brain health, including memory screenings, music therapy, energy and movement, sleep, nutrition, brain games, depression, mindfulness-based stress reduction, and neuro-targeted cognitive tra ... (go to www.leawoodchamber.org for more information)

News & Announcements

Announcing a New Book by Dan Stalp and Jim Mathis

Four people return to their small Kansas town for their 20-year high school reunion, not knowing what to expect. What they found was a new appreciation of who they are, where they came from, and where they are going.

“The Reunion is a great short read that reminds us that each day of our lives is a gift and must not be wasted.  We will enjoy true happiness when we focus beyond self and realize that relationships with family and friends should be appreciated and never taken for granted.  Life is short.  Live it to the fullest!”     
     – Honorable Peggy Dunn, Mayor of Leawood, Kansas

Only $12.95 postage paid in the US.

Join us for a "Book Signing Party"

Dan and Jim will be at Homer's Coffee House, 7126 W 80th in Overland Park, Saturday, October 15, 2011 from 3 -5 PM and at Freedom Bank, 6640 W 143rd in Overland Park on Wednesday evening, November 16, 2011 from 6 - 9 PM.

Dan Stalp is a highly sought after transformational speaker and author on sales, sales management and leadership topics. He ives in the Kansas City area with his wife, Lisa, and their four children.

Jim Mathis is a professional photographer, musician, and writer. He is a native Kansas and a graduate of Mid-America Nazarene University in Olathe, Kansas. Jim and his wife, Louise, have been married for forty years.

JCCC is Again Ranked Among Top Digital Community Colleges

Johnson County Community College is again listed among the top-rated community colleges for digital technology by the Center for Digital Education and Converge Magazine. 

The annual Digital Community Colleges Survey documents advances made by community colleges in utilizing information technology and recognizes which colleges, as a result, provide a high level of service to their faculty, students and communities.

The survey looked at technology integration into college curriculum and campus life, documenting use of online admissions processes, distance education, technology training for students and faculty, campus security alerts, and use of Web 2.0 social and collaborative capabilities as well as online tutoring and advisory services. Use of mobile devices was also a key indicator of success.

“It’s a great honor to be recognized by experts as one of the best in the country.” said Terry Calaway, president, JCCC. “Our faculty, staff and administrators find innovative ways to use technology in and out of the classroom to improve teaching, learning and student support.”

JCCC was listed among the top colleges in the large college category (10,000 students or more).
1st: Kingsborough Community College, Brooklyn, N.Y.
2nd: Lone Star College, The Woodlands, Texas
3rd: Montgomery County Community College, Tacoma Park, Md.
3rd: Northern Virginia Community College, Alexandria, Va.
4th: Catawba Va ... (go to www.leawoodchamber.org for more information)

Chiefs Tickets for a Cause

Support the YMCA of Greater Kansas City by purchasing Chiefs tickets. Tickets are just $35, with $10 going to the YMCA where they are purchased. This is a great opportunity to get in to see an NFL game at a great price while supporting a favorite local charity. On top of that, two of these three games are big rival games! The dates are:

Sunday, November 6 vs. the Miami Dolphins (Noon kickoff)

Sunday, November 13 vs. the Denver Broncos (Noon kickoff)

Saturday, December 24 vs. the Oakland Raiders (Noon kickoff)

Stop by your local YMCA today and plan your outing at Arrowhead Stadium.

Leawood Lions Club 57th Annual Pancake Days

Join us for the 57th Annual Pancake Days Hosted by the Leawood Lions Club!

Days and times are as follows:

Friday, October 14, 2011 - 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Saturday, October 15, 2011 - 7 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Sunday, October 16, 2011 - 7 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Event will be held at Leawood City Hall in the Oak Room (lower level). Leawood City Hall is located on Town Center Drive (west off of Roe at 117th street).

All proceeds will be used for local community projects.

Donations are requested. Adults will be $6 and children (under 10) will be $3.

For more information, please visit our website.

How Long Should my Server Last?

How long should my server last?

It is the time of year that most small business owners are revising their plans for the upcoming year. Technology equipment and software are key elements of those plans. A common question we receive is: How long should my server last and at what point should I seriously consider replacing it?

Onsite Logic recommends planning for a 4-5 year server upgrade cycle for most small business owners. The traditional rule of thumb is to expect 5-7 years for the life of the server hardware. But the age of the equipment is not the only factor to consider:

1.If using the server is core to your business, are you losing efficiency because of the slowness of older equipment? We are installing servers this week with a minimum of 8GB of memory and have put in systems with 24 and 32 GB of memory and higher (not drive space, memory)

2.How well has the server been maintained? Has someone, at least once a month, taken care of issues as they arise, even ones that may not be visible to users but that are logging errors in the event logs? Is it patched up-to-date monthly? Have regular maintenance items, such as disk maintenance, clearing temp folders, blowing out the systems, happened regularly?

3.How stable is the power to the building? Are you using a voltage regulator? Does your UPS kick in more than once per year?

4.Are there any problems, noises or errors?

5.How confident are you in your backup? Do you know where ... (go to www.leawoodchamber.org for more information)

High School Student and Member of "THE OUTRAGE" to Speak at Conference

HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT AND MEMBER OF “THE OUTRAGE” TO SPEAK AT KANSAS SAFE AND PREPARED SCHOOLS CONFERENCE IN TOPEKA

Matthew Brettmann, a member of “The Outrage” and SAFEHOME junior volunteer, will share his perspective and insight on the importance of school safety for students on Monday, September 26 at the Kansas Safe and Prepared Schools Conference in Topeka.

Matthew is a 17-year-old junior at Blue Valley Northwest in Johnson County. A member of “The Outrage” for three years, Matthew said, “Not everyone knows what a healthy relationship looks like. “The Outrage” opened my eyes to the importance of helping my peers have healthy relationships. It’s my way of changing the world, one relationship at a time.”

The two-day conference provides an opportunity for school and community members who address safety and preparedness in schools to come together to learn and share about school safety. The conference is sponsored by the Kansas Attorney General, Kansas Center for Safe & Prepared Schools, Kansas Department of Health and Environment and the Kansas State Department of Education. It is funded by the U.S. Department of Education S3 Grant (Safe and Supportive School Grant).

“The Outrage” is an original performance piece written by Allison Basinger, “The Outrage” Coordinator at SAFEHOME. “The Outrage” was created for the purpose of raising awareness ... (go to www.leawoodchamber.org for more information)

Member Profile

Villa Ventura Senior Living Community

Country living in the city at 121st and Wornall. Beautiful retirement living with housekeeping, delicious meals, lush green grounds, multiple educational and fun activities, the warmest of people and staff and a little assistence available if needed.

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