Leawood Chamber of Commerce Member Memo — March 25, 2011

Upcoming events and news from around the Leawood area.

Leawood Chamber Events

2011 Legislative Breakfast Series

Mar. 26, 2011, 7:30 at Ritz Charles Overland Park, 9000 West 137th Street, Overland Park, — Register Online
Cost: $20 for members and $25 for non-members. Prepayment is required.

By clicking on the "Register Online" link, you agree to the chamber's refund policy as noted at www.leawoodchamber.org/refund_policy.cfm.

Register by clicking on the link below:

The Leawood Chamber of Commerce and the Johnson County Public Policy Council will sponsor the Legislative Breakfast Series to enhance the communication and exchange of information between the business community and the Johnson County state legislative delegation. Legislators will be on hand to discuss issues and offer the most current legislative updates.

Featuring: Senator John Vratil
Representatives Jim Denning, Owen Donohoe, Kelly Meigs amd Ron Worley

Speaker Schedule to be announced, and is subject to change.

All meetings will be held at the Ritz Charles Overland Park, 9000 West 137th Street, and casual attire is requested. Breakfast will be served promptly at 7:30 a.m.

Cost:
$20-Single breakfast for Chamber members
$25-Single breakfast for non-members

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.

Paid reservations are required in advance.The reservation deadline for this event is Tuesday, March 22nd by 5:00 p.m. Sorry, we are unable to offer refunds for cancellations received after the reservation deadline.

2011 State of the County Address

Mar. 29, 2011, 11:30 at Ritz Charles Overland Park, 9000 West 137th Street, Overland Park, 66221 — Register Online
Cost: $30 person or $300 for a table of 8 By registering online, you agree to the chamber's refund policy as noted at www.leawoodchamber.org/refund_policy.cfm.

The Johnson County Public Policy Council and the Chairman of the Board of Johnson County Commissioners, Ed Eilert, cordially invite you to attend the 2011 State of the County Address and Luncheon on March 29th, 2011.

Check-in on March 29th will begin at 11:30 am, followed by lunch at noon and Chairman Eilert's Address at 12:30 pm.

The cost is $30 / person, or $300 for a table of 8. Advanced reservations and payment are required.

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 by Monday, March 21st. Sorry, we will not be able to refund cancellations received after the registration deadline.

Morning Mingling

Apr. 5, 2011, 8:00 at Shawnee Mission Medical Center, Main Entrance, New Tower, 9100 W. 74th Street, Shawnee Mission, 66204 — Register Online
Cost: There is no cost to attend this event.

Members & Non Members use the link below to register:

"Check up" on the best networking in town by attending this month's Morning Mingling event hosted by Shawnee Mission Medical Center!

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, April 1st, by 5:00 pm, so make your reservation today!

Leawood Community Events

Afternoon Tea at Yia Yia's

Mar. 26, 2011, 2:30pm at Yia Yia's, 4701 W 119th St, Overland Park, 66209
Contact: Stephanie Cochran – stephanienunley@yahoo.com 913-345-1111
Cost: $30 Per couple

Afternoon Tea Tea Sandwiches Cucumber Smoked salmon and cream cheese dill Egg mayonnaise and cress Jam and butter (peanut) Toasted cheese and ham Corrination chicken paprika roulade Salmon and crab paprika roulade with pea greens Spinach crepe roll with smoked trout and horseradish Dessert Scones with clotted cream and jam Assorted cupcakes Petit fours

Technology Career Seminar

Mar. 30, 2011, 6:00pm at Centriq Training, 8700 State Line Road, Suite 200, Leawood, 66206
Contact: Russ Mondry – rmondry@centriq.com 913-322-7044
Cost: Free Weblink: http://www.TechSmartKC.com/ct

Are you or someone you know looking for a new career option? One that doesn’t necessarily require 2-4 years of college? Then come to Centriq Training’s Technology Career Seminar. Information Technology (I.T.) is an integral part of almost every business. That’s why technology offers a great career path for those with: i) the right job skills; and ii) industry recognized Microsoft Certifications.

In this informative free seminar, Centriq Training – Kansas City’s leading I.T. training company - presents the exciting and rewarding technology job (and career) opportunities available to Microsoft Certified Professionals today. We then show you how our unique TechSmart KC program can get you started on this new career path in just four months.

If you or someone you know are even thinking about new career options, don’t miss this chance to learn about the opportunities available for a Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist! For more information or to register for this free event, go to www.TechSmartKC.com/ct

10th Anniversary Celebration for Comfort Keepers

Mar. 31, 2011, 4:00pm at The Atrium at Johnson County Community College, 12345 College Blvd., Overland Park, 66210
Contact: Connie Brockert – conniebrockert@comfortkeepers.com 913-385-2636
Cost: No Cost Weblink: http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=zqcilscab&oeidk=a07e3fdn5l6c723afba

Comfort Keepers is celebrating 10 years of providing care to people in the metropolitan area, and keeping them safe and independent in their homes.

Journey to Oz; an Educational Symposium

Mar. 31, 2011, 8:30am at Johnson County Community College, 12345 College Blvd., Regnier Center/RC101, Overland Park, 66210
Contact: Connie Brockert – conniebrockert@comfortkeepers.com 913 385-2636
Cost: Visit http://www.comfortkeepers.com/joco-ks for details. Weblink: http://www.comfortkeepers.com/joco-ks

Comfort Keepers Home Care and Johnson County Community College are sponsoring a symposium on spiritual care to the elderly and dying and to professional caregivers. Participants can get 6.0 credit hours.

Theatrical Production of "Down on Memminger"

Apr. 1, 2011, 8:00pm at Leawood City Hall (Oak Room), 4800 Town Center Drive, Leawood, 66211
Contact: April Bishop – aprilb@leawood.org 913-339-6700 x157
Cost: FREE Weblink: http://www.leawood.org

The Leawood Stage Company is pleased to present a script-in-hand dramatic reading of Down on Memminger by playwright Kirby Fields in the Oak Room on the lower level of Leawood City Hall, 4800 Town Center Drive. Three free performances will be held on Friday and Saturday at 8:00 p.m. and a Sunday matinee will begin at 2:00 pm.

Down on Memminger is the story of a young man’s interaction with his family and former girlfriend as he deals with uncontrollable pain resulting from a lifelong physical aliment. Directed by Petra Allen, Down on Memminger features actors Paul Anderson, Whitney Beiler, Irene Blend and Michael Bunn. LSC will host a unique opportunity for audiences to meet playwright, Kirby Fields. Following each performance the audience will interact with the playwright in a question and answer period.

Discover how Fields was inspired to write the play and about his process. Kirby Fields received his MFA in Playwriting from Carnegie Mellon University. His plays were developed as part of the Kettle of Inspiration Reading Series, the Michigan Theater Festival, the F.A.C.T. Words & Wine Series and Beginnings at Happy Ending. Fields’ play Floo ... (go to www.leawoodchamber.org for more information)

Ihloff Salon - Shake Up Your Makeup

Apr. 2, 2011, 10:00am at Ihloff Salon, 4860 w 135th Street, Leawood, 66224
Contact: Shari – shari@ihloffspa.com 913-378-0750
Cost: none Weblink: http://www.ihloffkc.com

At this event, Erin will share her makeup tips and tricks and give you instructions to easily recreate your new look. Ask questions or simply sit back and relax. Either way, you'll leave looking and feeling fabulous!

Playwrighting Workshop by playwright Kirby Fields

Apr. 2, 2011, 10:00am at Leawood City Hall, 4800 Town Center Drive, Leawood, 66211
Contact: April Bishop – aprilb@leawood.org 913-339-6700 x157
Cost: FREE

The Leawood Stage Company is pleased to present a free workshop on Playwriting in the Oak Room of the Community Center, lower level of Leawood City Hall, 4800 Town Center Drive beginning at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, April 2nd. The workshop will be presented by New York City based playwright, Kirby Fields. He will take participants through a discussion of a play’s structure and apply it to a number of examples. Writers should leave with an idea for a short play of their own.

Kirby Fields received his MFA in Playwriting from Carnegie Mellon University. His plays were developed as part of the Kettle of Inspiration Reading Series, the Michigan Theater Festival, the F.A.C.T. Words & Wine Series and Beginnings at Happy Ending. Fields’ play Flood was featured in the 2010 Samuel French Off Broadway Short Play Festival and another play was accepted at the upcoming NY 15-Minute Play Festival. He is a founding member of the 61A writers group and a regular contributor to PopMatters.com.

After growing up in Joplin, MO, Fields arrived at the University of Kansas for graduate school. While at KU, Kirby fell in with Paul Lim and English Alternative Theater (EAT), ... (go to www.leawoodchamber.org for more information)

News & Announcements

Kansas Legislative Update 03-18-2011

Legislative Report for the Leawood Chamber of Commerce
For week ending March 18, 2011
From Bob Vancrum, Kansas Government Affairs, Consultant

This week the legislature was very active – especially on budgets and taxes.  Here’s what’s new:
 
Appropriating committees in both Houses worked this week on a budget for the 2012 fiscal year.  Given the inability of the Senate and House to come together on 2011 reductions, it may take a long time to produce the final 2012 budget. Senate Ways and Means has assembled their version (SB234) and passed it out of committee.  House Appropriations was still assembling HB2383, and will return to it next week. The Senate 2012 budget bill included the same appropriation for 2011 to cover the $21.5 million shortfall in special education matching dollars and the same reductions to fund it, as was in its version of FY 2011 reductions in the failed conference committee. The House has already passed HB2374 on this issue, again taking the position that this shortfall must come from deeper cuts to general state aid to schools than the Governor recommended.

House Tax Committee on Monday and Tuesday held hearings on HB2381, which makes the 2010 sales tax increase permanent and dedicates all future revenue growth to reductions in individual and corporate income tax rates.  The State Chamber and NFIB were proponents.  Thinking the Senate leadership might ju ... (go to www.leawoodchamber.org for more information)

A Taste of Leawood Offers Fantastic Marketing Opportunities

"A Taste of Leawood" is an annual community event, where attendees can enjoy samplings from some of the area's finest restaurants, while listening to the popular band Souled Out and sampling a variety of featured wines, spirits and other beverages. 

This week the Leawood Chamber of Commerce released the 2011 "A Taste of Leawood" sponsorship opportunities. Several of the sponsorships have already been sold and Chamber members are encouraged to email Jami at jamic@leawoodchamber.org as soon as possible to reserve your spot. These opportunities are only available to Leawood Chamber members. For more information about membership, please email Linda at lindam@leawoodchamber.org.

Click to view a full list of available sponsorships for this event that is scheduled on Saturday, June 11, 2011.

Individual tickets are now available as well for $65 per person, plus tax, in advance. This event has sold out several times in years past, so be sure to purchase your tickets today by visiting http://leawoodchamber.org/view_chamber_event.cfm?event_id=164&cat=5056081 .

Leawood Chamber members also have the oppor ... (go to www.leawoodchamber.org for more information)

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