Leawood Chamber of Commerce Member Memo — November 25, 2009

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Leawood Chamber Events

2009 Annual Meeting-The Spirit of Entrepreneurship AN091202

Dec. 2, 2009, 11:30 at Overland Park Convention Center, 6000 College Blvd, Overland Park, 66211
Cost: $50 for members, $60 for non-members. By clicking on the "Register Online" link below, you agree to the chamber's refund policy as noted at http://www.leawoodchamber.org/refund_policy.cfm. MEMBERS Register by clicking on the link below:

Join us in celebrating "The Spirit of Entrepreneurship" at the 2009 Leawood Chamber Annual Meeting and Hall of Fame Awards luncheon.

This two hour event is open to the public and provides a way for the Chamber to connect with 300 area business and community leaders. Our scheduled guest speaker is Cindy Reynolds, Co-founder of Somerset Ridge Vineyard & Winery.

Long time Leawood residents, Cindy and Dennis Reynolds, co-founded Somerset Ridge Vineyard & Winery, a premium artisanal winery located in the rolling hills south of Johnson County. They planted the vineyard in 1998, and have been instrumental in the development of our area as a thriving grape-growing and winemaking hub in the Midwest.

For the last three years, Cindy served as President of Guys' Snacks Corporation, in addition to her duties as co-owner of Somerset. In her role at Guy's Snacks, she focused on building and bringing back a venerable Midwestern brand and gained product placement in thousands of retail grocery stores across the country. She found the lessons of the grocery industry to be relevant to her work at the winery. Somerset has been a growing, thriving business and their wines can be found in more than 60 retail liquor stores in Kansas City, as well as a growing list of independent restaurants. Due to its success, Cindy made the transition to working for Somerset full time.

Currently, Cindy serves as the incoming board chair of the Johnson County Library Foundation, is a member of the Junior League of Kansas City, Mo, and has held board positions with the Kansas City Museum, Children's Therapeutic Learning Center, The American Red Cross and The Family Conservancy. This year she was honored by the Kauffman Foundation as one of the 2009 Kansas City Women Who Mean Business.

Cindy Reynold's Full Bio

We will also recognize our 2009 Hall of Fame Award Recipients.

Leawood resident Nan Kanter is the director of the Blue Valley Special Olympics Program and the Program Coordinator for Special Populations at the Blue Valley Recreation Commission. She started the Special Olympics at Blue Valley Recreation 21 years ago to provide opportunities for her son Michael when he was younger. When it began in the fall of 1988, there were 10 athletes and one sport. Now the program offers 13 sports and has about 150 athletes participating in at least one sport. The Special Populations program started for those who enjoy activities other than sports.

Leawood resident Dr. James L. Spigarelli recently retired after 38 years at the Midwest Research Institute (MRI). During his first years at MRI, Dr. Spigarelli's research focused on environmental analytical sciences, with an emphasis on chemical agents, their degradation products, and agent demilitarization. He served as President and CEO since 1999, leading the company in becoming a $500 million not-for-profit scientific research institute. He also holds many leadership positions in the academic and business communities.

Individual admissions are $50 for Chamber members and $60 for non-members.

CHAMBER MEMBERS may use the link below to register today!

NON-MEMBERS ARE INVITED TO CONTACT THE CHAMBER OFFICE AT 913-498-1514 TO REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT or send an email to pamelan@leawoodchamber.org.

The reservation deadline for individual tickets is Wednesday, November 25th by 5:00 pm. Sorry, we are unable to offer refunds for cancellations received after November 25th.

Event Host Sponsors:
CBIZ & Mayer Hoffman McCann P.C. - M&I Bank
Shawnee Mission Medical Center - Town & Country Bank
Town Center Plaza

Event Patron Sponsors:
Bank of Blue Valley - Commerce Bank, N.A.
Country Club Bank, N.A. - DEMDACO, Inc.
Discover Vision Centers - Kansas City Power & Light
The Jewish Community Center - Menorah Medical Center
Saint Luke's South

Event Associates:
American Academy of Family Physicians
Clawson Benefit Concepts - Sun Publications
UMB Bank, n.a. - Walton Construction Company, LLC

— Register Online

KU Edwards Campus Professional Edge Series

Dec. 2, 2009, 7:30 at Regnier Hall, KU Edwards Campus, 12610 Quivira Road, Overland Park, 66213
Cost: No cost to attend. Please RSVP via the web site. For more info: Ed Foley efoley1@ku.edu 913-897-8413 Weblink: http://www.edwardscampus.ku.edu/community/professional_edge.shtml

Social Media Marketing Resources

Dr. Denise Linville, lecturer, William Allen White School of Journalism & Mass Communications

Networking & Breakfast: 7:30 a.m. – 8 a.m.
Presentation: 8 a.m. – 9 a.m.

Few business topics are as hot as the use of social media marketing to forge stronger connections with stakeholders. Dr. Denise Linville will discuss the keys to recent success stories and provide an outline of important resources to improve your organization's social media efforts.

Quarterly Member Orientation OR091204

Dec. 4, 2009, 8:00 at Leawood Chamber of Commerce, 1st floor conference room, 4707 W. 135th Street, Leawood, 66224
Cost: Free for Chamber members.

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 Orientation.

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!

Morning Mingling MM091208

Dec. 8, 2009, 8:00 at Security Savings Bank, 15100 Rosewood, Leawood, 66224 — Register Online
Cost: There is no cost to attend for Chamber members. Guests $10 at the door or call Chamber for guest pass. MEMBERS Register by clicking on the link below:

"Save" time in your schedule to attend the last Morning Mingling of 2009, hosted by Security Savings Bank.

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

Chamber members use the link below to register today!

NON-MEMBERS ARE INVITED TO CONTACT THE CHAMBER OFFICE AT 913-498-1514 TO REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT or send an email to pamelan@leawoodchamber.org.

The registration deadline for this event is Friday, December 4th, by 5:00 pm, so make your reservation today!

Ribbon Cutting - Emergent Care Plus RC091208

Dec. 8, 2009, 10:00 at Emergent Care Plus, Parkway Plaza (135th & Roe), 4800 W. 135th Street, Leawood, 66224
Cost: There is no cost to attend this event.

Come join us in welcoming Emergent Care Plus as a new member of the Leawood Chamber and the Leawood business community with a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate their Grand Opening on Tuesday, December 8th. Mayor Dunn will assist us in cutting the ribbon, so make sure you don't miss this exciting event!

Emergent Care Plus is a walk-in urgent care clinic. Visit their web site at www.emergentcareplus.com for more information

Leawood Young Professionals After Hours Networking YP091209

Dec. 9, 2009, 5:00 at CA Men's Fine Grooming, 11544 Ash Street, (Park Place), Leawood, 66211 — Register Online
Cost: There is no cost for to attend this event. Leawood Chamber Members and Guests are invited. CHAMBER MEMBERS Register by clicking on the link below:

Hosted by CA Men's Fine Grooming!

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!

Leawood Chamber members and guests are welcome! There is no cost to attend!

Chamber members use the link below to register today!

NON-MEMBERS ARE INVITED TO CONTACT THE CHAMBER OFFICE AT 913-498-1514 TO REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT or send an email pamelan@leawoodchamber.org.

Registration deadline is Friday, December 4th by 5:00 pm!

Leawood Community Events

SAFEHOME's Holiday Store

Dec. 3, 2009, 10:00am at Call SAFEHOME For Donation Drop-off Information, P.O. Box 4563, Overland Park, 66204
Contact: Michele Pfeiffer – mpfeiffer@safehome-ks.org 913-378-1512
Cost: New donations for women & children Weblink: Http://www.safehome-ks.org

Each year, SAFEHOME provides a Holiday Store where their clients select holiday gifts for loved ones at no charge. SAFEHOME sets up a storefront with donations from our community to look like a retail store. Clients schedule appointments to "shop" for both themselves and their children. In 2008, over 650 women and children were provided gifts through the Holiday Store thanks to individuals and businesses in our community. SAFEHOME hopes that you will assist them in making wishes come true this holiday season by donating new, unwrapped gifts to their Holiday Store. Your generosity empowers SAFEHOME's clients to select what they would like to give their children for the holidays without the financial burden that often accompanies holiday shopping. The Holiday Store will be open from December 3-18 and donations are greatly needed.

If you are interested in donating or planning a group collection for SAFEHOME's Holiday Store, please contact Michele Pfeiffer at 913-378-1512 or mpfeiffer@safehome-ks.org. Visit their website at htt ... (go to www.leawoodchamber.org for more information)

Noble House Jewelry Hosts Weekend of Activiites

Dec. 4, 2009 at Noble House Jewelry & The Nicklaus Golf Club at LionsGate,
Contact: Jeannie Isreal – jisreal@noblehousejewlery.com 913-491-4861
Weblink: http://www.noblehousejewelry.com/Events.html

On December 4th - 5th Noble House Jewelry invites you to join them for a weekend of fabulous events!!

Dec. 4-5 Meet Legendary Diamond Cutter
Noble House Jewelry Hosts Master Diamond Cutter -- He's "Nobility"!
Friday, December 4th and Saturday, December 5th, Noon – 5 pm.

Zoe Herrington, proprietor of Noble House Jewelry, invites Chamber members, their friends and customers to get their bling on with the Master. December 4th and 5th from noon to 5:00 p.m. Ms. Herrington will provide a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to consult with the Master Diamond Cutter, the internationally renowned Sir Gabriel Tolkowsky, at Noble House Jewelry . Sir Gabriel S. Tolkowsky (Gabi) is revered for cutting some of the most famous diamonds in the world, including the Centenary Diamond, the largest, colorless diamond ever cut as a single piece, weighing 273.88 carats; and the Golden Jubilee, a 545.65 carat champagne-hued diamond. Gabi is a sixth generation Master Diamond Cutter who learned his craft from his illustrious father, Jean Tolkowsky, and followed in the f ... (go to www.leawoodchamber.org for more information)

News & Announcements

2010 Chamber Board Officers Announced

Congratulations to the following individuals who will be serving as 2010 Leawood Chamber Board of Directors officers:

Connie Aversman, Chair, Commerce Bank, NA

Doug Spear, Chair-Elect, Shawnee Mission Medical Center

Bill Herdegen, Vice Chair, Kansas City Power & Light

Marnie Clawson, Treasurer, Clawson Benefit Concepts

Nancy McAuley, Secretary, McAuley & Crandall, PA

M&I Bank Solution Series

Interested in promoting your business to the community? M&I Bank is hosting a series of events that will connect business leaders and their community. The first session is scheduled for Thursday, December 10th, from 5-7 PM at M&I Bank's 11301 Nall Ave, Leawood branch.

Area businesses can come and set up a booth so other businesses and consumers can learn about their organizations.

If interested in participating, contact Tony Zuzzio with M&I Bank at 913-323-7746 or tony.zuzzio@micorp.com.

Continental Title Opens Two New Markets

Continental Title would like to introduce Demi Moulas as the Escrow Manager for the new Plaza location opening December 1, 2009: 1 Ward Parkway #145, Kansas City, MO 64112 (816.931.34916).

Continental Title would also like to introduce Wayne Bennett, Director of the Commercial Division, and Sara Steele, Commercial Escrow Assistant, based out of their Overland Park location. Feel free to call them (913.338.3232) for help with your next commercial transaction.

Klein & Company, Inc. hosts benefit for Women's Employment Network

Klein & Company's 6th annual fund-raising event for the Women's Employment Network (WEN) raised $1500 this year! In addition, they also collected and donated some very nice business clothing and accessories for WEN's clothing bank. The event was held at Linda Klein's home in October. WEN was honored to have one of their own graduates, Donna, speak to the group about her experience with WEN and how the organization helped her get back on her feet. Donna is now a successful graphic designer with her own business! Klein & Company is thrilled to be able to continue to support this very-worthwhile organization! For more information on WEN, please click on visit http://www.kcwen.org.

Planning on Sending Holiday Greetings?

Festive Holiday Cards, designed by local artist, Jay Hunt, are now available through Christian Family Services. Proceeds from card sales assist children and families.

For pricing and additional information, contact Mike McAuley, Director of Christian Family Services, at 913-383-3337 or mike@cfskc.org.

Local Shopping Network debuts

The 60-minute show features products and services from area businesses available at special “LSN-only” prices. The show is similar to national shopping channels, but allows area residents to “buy local.”

“It was important that the feel of this show be very local, and that we bring special, unique savings to our viewers,” said Executive Producer David Small.

The show debuts with special holiday airings at 5 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 26, and 10:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 27, on Time Warner Cable Channel 4. Thereafter, Local Shopping Network will appear three times a week, Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 10:30 p.m. and Saturdays at 2:30 p.m. on Time Warner Cable Channel 4. The show will also appear three times a day, seven days a week, at 10 a.m., 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. on HSTV SureWest Channel 7.

The show will also be available on demand on SureWest Channel 247.

“So far, the sponsors of our show have had a lot of fun making their three-minute segments,” Small said. “We’re looking forward to including even more of these shops and service companies on LSN.”

The themes of the first show, running until just before Christmas, are “Holiday Gifts” and “Around the House.” The themes will change monthly.

Kathleen Stegman, president of Midwest Medical Aesthetics, said she joined the effort because she loves giving great deals to local shoppers.

“It gives people a good f ... (go to www.leawoodchamber.org for more information)

Ihloff Salon Holiday Event - SAVE THE DATE

Come celebrate the holidays with Ihloff Salon!

On Saturday, December 5th from 10am - 6pm, come enjoy complimentary drinks & snacks. An Aveda make up artist will be there to do your make up complimentary!

Also, receive some great discounts! Visit the Member MarketPlace at http://www.leawoodchamber.org/view_marketplace.cfm?marketitem_id=153 to see all the details. Spoil those on your holiday gift list, and save at the same time! 

Commerce Bank Presents: "What's Your Game Plan?"

Save the Date!

Commerce Bank invites you to join them for an insightful education session on December 9th from 7:30-8:30 am (Networking from 8:30-9:30 am) at their 11405 Nall Avenue branch, Leawood, KS 66211.

Most people spend more time planning a two week vacation than planning the remaining 50 weeks of the year. In business, developing a strategy and an implementation plan is far more effective than leaving the future to chance. Join Commerce as they present Allison Darling in this powerful workshop that will help you lay the groundwork for a successful new year. Whether you’re a start up or a seasoned pro, an organization of one or many, this NO NONSENSE workshop will provide food for thought and a framework for rethinking and developing your success strategy. 

Learning Objectives Include:
o Building YOUR foundation for organizational SUCCESS
o The importance of Strategic Thinking AND Business Planning
o The Power of ALIGNMENT and why it matters to You
o Critical Actions You Can Take TODAY to improve your RESULTS  

Free breakfast and door prizes will be provided. Space is limited, so RSVP to Shelly Doan at Commerce Bank, 816-234-2250 or shelly.doan@commercebank.com.

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

Chamber Office Closed in Observance of Thanksgiving

The Chamber office will close in observance of Thanksgiving on Thursday, November 26th and Friday, November 27th, 2008.

In case of an emergency, please call 913-645-8237, and your call will be returned as quickly as possible.

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