Leawood Chamber of Commerce Member Memo — July 25, 2008

Upcoming events and news from around the Leawood area.

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Leawood Chamber Events

General Membership Meeting - Election Reflections

Aug. 12, 2008, 11:30am at Leawood South Country Club, 12700 Overbrook Rd., Leawood, 66209
Cost: $20 members (paid in advance), $22 non members.

Join Leawood Chamber members, their guests, and 'future' Chamber members for some of the area's best networking while enjoying an informative program and a great meal.

Our newest Chamber members will be presented in our quarterly "Chamber Debut". Each attendee will receive a business card and a description from each business that has joined the Leawood Chamber in the past 90 days.

Attorney and partner with Logan Logan & Watson, L.C. and KCTV5 Political Analyst, Fred Logan, will be our guest speaker for this month's membership meeting. Fred will be giving a presentation on the upcoming elections and what he feels will be major topics around the country.

The reservation deadline for this event is Thursday, August 7th by 5:00 pm, so use the link below to register today!

— Register Online

Commerce Bank Ribbon Cutting

Jul. 31, 2008, 4:30pm at 135th & Lamar, Overland Park,

Morning Mingling

Aug. 5, 2008, 8:00am at Sullivan's Steakhouse, (One Nineteen Development), 4501 W. 119th Street, Leawood, 66211 — Register Online
Cost: There is no cost to attend for Chamber members. Guests $5 at the door or call Chamber for guest pass

Leawood Chamber members, their guests, and 'future' Chamber members are invited to join us for some great Leawood Chamber networking at the new Sullivan's Steakhouse!

Along with making new business connections, attendees will also have the opportunity see one of Leawood's new restaurants in the One Nineteen development.

The registration deadline for this event is Friday, August 1st, by 5:00 pm, so make your reservation today!

Leawood Community Events

Annie Get Your Gun

Jul. 25, 2008, 8:00pm at Ironwoods Amphitheater in Ironwoods Park, 147th & Mission Road, Leawood, 66224
Contact: April Bishop – aprilb@leawood.org 913-339-6700 x157
Weblink: http://leawoodstageco.org

Annie Get Your Gun, directed by Kevin Bogan, is the love story of Annie Oakley and Frank Butler during Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show. Plenty of singing, dancing, and humor makes this a great family production!

July 17, 18, 19, 20 & July 24, 25, 26, 2008
8:00 PM each night

July 25th Head for the Art Exhibit & Auction

Jul. 25, 2008, 6:00pm at ARTichokes Gallery at Mission Farms, 107th & Mission Road, Leawood,
Weblink: http://www.artichokeskc.com

Please join us for the Head for the Art Exhibit & Auction in support of Head for the Cure.

It will be a beautiful night filled with great art, fun & fellowship. Artwork from local artists will be featured and snacks and beverages will be served.

Head for the Art signifies the six week countdown to the Head for the Cure 5k Run & Walk on September 7, 2008. 

Learn more at http://www.headforthecure.org.

Energy Efficiency in the Home: Science & Solutions

Jul. 26, 2008, 10:00am at Lackman Library, 15345 W. 87th St. Pkwy, Lenexa,
Contact: Marsha Bennett – bennettm@jocolibrary.org (913) 261-2319

Interested in going green? Want to find out what you can do to make a difference? The Johnson County Library is offering programs this summer to help the community learn more about sustainable living and the environment.

Don't miss the first program:

Energy Efficiency in the Home: Science and Solutions
Saturday, July 26, 2008; 10-11 a.m.
Lackman Library, 15345 W. 87th St. Pkwy., Lenexa, KS

This one-hour seminar will prepare participants with no-cost, low-cost, and investment-based strategies for improvements to the energy efficiency, comfort, and durability of an existing home or apartment. Regional programs, resources, and financing options will be discussed.

Attendees should bring fun stories and vexing questions about how to save energy at home.

No registration required.

Interpretive services and other accommodations for those with special needs are available by contacting Library staff at least 48 hours in advance of the scheduled Library program.

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To find resources about becoming environmentally-aware including a nonfiction booklist on living green visit 5th Annual Penguin Paddle

Jul. 27, 2008, 8:30am at Black Bob Pool in Olathe, KS, Olathe,
Contact: Alyson Watkins – awatkins@arthritis.org 913-262-2233

The Penguin Paddle is a 5k swim event supporting arthritis research. It will be hosted by the Arthritis Foundation. Contact Alyson to learn more about signing up for this fun and worthwhile event!!

Menorah Medical Center Presents Music Mondays

Jul. 28, 2008, 7:00pm at Town Center Plaza East Drive, 5000 W. 119th St., Leawood, 66209
Contact: Julie Hodges – jhodges@ddr.com 913-498-1111
Weblink: http://towncenterplaza.com

Bring the whole family out and enjoy great music under the stars every Monday in July! 

July 28 Joseph Vincelli

E-Recycling Day at Southcreek

Jul. 31, 2008, 8:00am at Southcreek Office Park - Humana’s office parking lot, 7311 West 132nd St, Overland Park,
Contact: Chris Gardner – cgardner1@humana.com 913-217-3202

Humana of Kansas City will host an E-Recycling Day at Southcreek Office Park July 31st to collect and recycle used electronics equipment.  E-Recycling Day will be held in Humana’s office parking lot located at 7311 West 132nd St, Overland Park, from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. to collect residential and commercial electronic equipment to be refurbished and distributed to area nonprofit organizations.  The Kansas City recycling organization Surplus Exchange will coordinate the event and items that can not be refurbished will be recycled or sold to cover expenses.  Any consumer electronics can be recycled including computers, monitors, terminals, microwave ovens, printers, outboard drives, cables, keyboards, copiers, television, stereo equipment, cell phones, and mice.

The event will be open to all businesses and residents of Southcreek Office Park.

If you have questions regarding what fees apply or would like to participate in the E-Recycling Day, please contact Chris Gardner by July 23 at 913-217-3202 or by email at cgardner1@humana.com.

News & Announcements

Now Hiring at Black Creek Coffeehouse!

Now Hiring at Black Creek Coffeehouse!

Full-time & Part-time Baristas plus one Shift Supervisor needed

15117 Rosewood St.
Leawood, KS 66224
Website: under construction 

Our Company     Black Creek Coffeehouse is a brand new, independent coffee house, located in the Ironhorse Center, focused on providing great, friendly, professional, and fast service in a relaxed, family friendly environment, while catering to those who need a place to do business in a relaxed atmosphere. BCC is committed to expertly crafting delicious drinks and foods from the best products and suppliers available; providing espresso based drinks and drip coffees; fantastic teas; amazing fruit smoothies; freshly made sandwiches, salads, soups, quiche, and other breakfast & lunch foods along with awesome desserts and gelato!
We have both a drive through and inside dining with comfortable seating, free internet, live music every Saturday evening, and a meeting room available for private use.

Compensation
Barista: $7.50-$9.50/hr plus tips.
Head Barista: Negotiable.
Benefits available for full time employees.

Qualifications for Baristas
Are you kind and genuine with people, customers and co-workers alike and able to make each person feel special? Do you maintain high ethical standards and take pride in a job well done? Our empl ... (go to www.leawoodchamber.org for more information)

Participate in the 23rd Annual Greater Kansas City Employer Fair

The Greater Kansas City Employer Fair Consortium and the University of Missouri-Kansas City Career Services Center would like to invite you to the "23rd Annual Greater Kansas City Employer Fair".  The fair is to be held on Wednesday, September 24, 2008, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the University of Missouri-Kansas City, Swinney Recreation Center.  This fair offers you the opportunity to meet and interview students and alumni from Midwestern universities in a five-state region.  The attending individuals represent a variety of majors at both the graduate and undergraduate levels.

All registered employers will automatically be registered for the Virtual Career Fair.  A booth will be provided for you, with the option to customize if you wish.  The Virtual Career Fair will give your organization the opportunity to connect with job seekers online.  This fair will run from September 22 thru October 3, 2008.  Additional information will be provided once registration has been received.

Your attendance will enable you to meet prospective candidates face-to-face, and to market your organization to students and alumni.  It is an excellent way to advertise your employment opportunities among the participating consortium schools.

If you would like to attend or find out more information, please visit www.career.umkc.edu.  Space will be on a first come, f ... (go to www.leawoodchamber.org for more information)

Leawood Center for Dental Excellence Welcomes New Dentist

Leawood Center for Dental Excellence pleased to welcome Timothy Herre, DDS to their practice!

Their tradition of dental excellence continues to flourish as a third generation of the Herre family joins our practice.  Dr. Tim, son of Craig Herre, DDS, began seeing patients the first of July, 2008.

Dr. Tim graduated from the University of Missouri School of Dentistry in May 2008.  He is a member of the American Dental Association, the Kansas Dental Association and the Fifth District Dental Society. 

Dr. Tim looks forward to becoming a life-long student of dentistry – an approach that will ensure that patients always have access to the latest and most advanced dental techniques.  He’s also grateful for the opportunity to consult regularly with the seasoned pros – his dad and his uncle, Scott Herre, DDS.

“My passion for bringing bigger, brighter smiles to life is inspired by a 55-year legacy of higher quality dental health care that started with my grandfather, Dr. Bill, in 1953.  It’s very exciting to work with my dad and my uncle, Scott, as I begin my dental career.”

Dr. Tim resides in Prairie Village.  He is a graduate of St. Thomas Aquinas High School in Overland Park and graduated Cum Laude with Honors in 2004 from Loyola University of Chicago with a bachelor’s of science in biology.  When he’s not busy treating patients, you may find Tim on the ... (go to www.leawoodchamber.org for more information)

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