Leawood Chamber of Commerce Member Memo — August 29, 2008

Upcoming events and news from around the Leawood area.

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Leawood Chamber Events

General Membership Meeting

Sep. 16, 2008, 7:30am at Leawood South Country Club, 12700 Overbrook Rd., Leawood, 66209
Cost: $15 members (paid in advance), $17 non members.

Workforce Partnership is a non-profit organization that is responsible for building and maintaining a system for meeting the workforce development needs of jobseekers and employers throughout Johnson, Leavenworth, and Wyandotte counties. Working with a network of public and private organizations, this system provides a range of services

Scott Anglemyer, the Executive Director of Workforce Partnership, will be our guest speaker at this month's meeting. Scott has been in his position since September 2003. He is the first executive director of the organization, which was incorporated in April of that year.

Over breakfast, Scott will be sharing with us the services that Workforce Partnership provides and how they help businesses in the area.

The 2009 Board Elections will also take place at this meeting, so Chamber members, make sure a representative for your company attends and votes.

The reservation and cancellation deadline for this event is Thursday, September 11th by 5:00 pm. Sorry, we are unable to offer refunds for cancellations received after September 11th.

Please contact the Chamber office if you have any special dietary needs.

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Network with over 1,000 people at the Kansas Speedway

Sep. 26, 2008, 10:00am at Kansas Speedway, 400 Speedway Blvd., Kansas City, 66111
Cost: $35 which includes brunch

Network with business leaders from over 30 Kansas City area Chambers of Commerce at the Office Depot Chamber Day at the Kansas Speedway!

On Friday, September 26th, the Kansas Speedway will once again host a metro-wide event before the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Practice Day & Qualifying activities.

Don't miss the door prizes, great food and action on the track throughout the day. Plus, hear from Carl Edwards, driver of the No. 99 Office Depot Ford Fusion in the NASCAR Srpint Cup Series!

Event Day Schedule:

10:00 am Office Depot Chamber Day and Networking Begins in the NEW LOCATION: Hospitality Village overlooking Turns 1& 2
10:15 am Carl Edwards, N0. 99 Office Depot driver, speaks to the group followed by BRUNCH, more networking and door prizes
11:30 am NASCAR Practice Sessions
3:10 pm NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series O'Reilly Auto Parts Qualifying
6:00 pm Midwest Ford Dealers presents SpeedFest (Autograph session in display area)

Tickets are $35 per person and must be paid in ADVANCE by September 12th. Those who purchase tickets by September 12th, will receive a parking pass for more convenient parking.

Contact the Chamber office at 913-498-1514 to confirm ticket availability. Ticket packages will be mailed the week of September 15th.

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Tide Dry Cleaners Ribbon Cutting

Sep. 4, 2008, 9:00am at Tide Dry Cleaners, 13420 Roe Avenue, Leawood,

Tide invites you to the unveiling of the first-ever Tide Dry Cleaners! Please join us in welcoming them as a new member of the Leawood Chamber and part of our business community with a ribbon cutting ceremony!

Enjoy a light breakfast and a complimentary gift. Please RSVP to Jen Cornella at jcornella@tidedc.com.

Natural Body Spa and Shoppe Ribbon Cutting

Sep. 5, 2008, 4:00pm at Natural Body Spa and Shoppe, 4431 W. 119th Street, Leawood, 66209

Come join us in welcoming Natural Body Spa and Shoppe as a new member of the Leawood Chamber with a ribbon cutting ceremony! There will be a small reception following.

Natural Body Spa and Shoppe is located in the new One Nineteen development. They provide spa services including facials, manicures, waxing, pedicures and body treatments.

One Nineteen Ribbon Cutting

Sep. 5, 2008, 9:30am at One Nineteen, 119th and Roe, Leawood,

One Nineteen is the new lifestyle center located at 119th and Roe in Leawood. The Grand Opening for One Nineteen will take place September 5-7, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony kicking off the festivities Friday, September 5 at 9:30 am.

Help us welcome One Nineteen to the Leawood community on Friday morning and return on September 6th and 7th to enjoy great shopping, food, and live music. See http://www.onenineteenshopping.com/promotions.asp for additional details. One Nineteen's charitable partner for the Grand Opening weekend is Gift of Life.

Morning Mingling

Sep. 9, 2008, 8:00am at Foo's Fabulous Frozen Custard, 3832 West 95th Street, (Ranchmart Shopping Center), Leawood, 66206 — Register Online
Cost: There is no cost to attend for Chamber members. Guests $5 at the door or call Chamber for guest pass

Join us at this fun Morning Mingling event, hosted by Foo's Fabulous Frozen Custard!

Leawood Chamber members, their guests, and 'future' Chamber members are invited to participate in some great Leawood Chamber networking. Our hosts, Foo's Fabulous Frozen Custard, will provide your morning pick me up along with some fantastic door prizes.

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

Leawood Community Events

Jazz Concert Series at Ironwoods Park

Aug. 31, 2008, 6:00pm at Ironwoods Amphitheater in Ironwoods Park, 14701 Mission Road, Leawood,

The Leawood Arts Council and Town & Country Bank have collaborated to host “Sundays in the Park” Jazz Concert Series each Sunday evening beginning August 17th through 31st. The concerts will be held at the Ironwoods Amphitheater in Ironwoods Park at 14701 Mission Road. All concerts are free and will begin at 6:00 pm.

The August 31st concert in this jazz series will feature David Basse with the OJT band plus Bukeka Shoals. 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.

Ken Lovern is the driving force of OJT, which stands for Organ Jazz Trio. Composer and Hammond organist, Lovern has been a professional musician for most of his adult life. The other members of the trio are guitarist Brian Baggett and drummer Kevin Frazee.

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Headache & Pain Center, PA Labor Day 5K Run

Sep. 1, 2008, 7:30am at Leawood City Park, 10601 Lee Blvd., Leawood,
Weblink: http://www.leawood.org/news_item.aspx?NewsID=344

Entry forms are now available for the 18th Annual Labor Day 5K Run, presented by the Leawood Parks and Recreation Department, The Headache & Pain Center, PA, Dick’s Sporting Goods and Coca-Cola. Whether you’re a walker, beginning runner, a veteran runner, or a wheelchair athlete, this event is for you!

Join us for a morning run on Monday, September 1 at Leawood City Park, 10601 Lee Blvd. The race starts at 7:30 a.m. for the 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.

For complete event details visit http://www.leawood.org/news_item.aspx?NewsID=344

4th Annual Doggie Dunk at Leawood Aquatic Center

Sep. 2, 2008, 5:00pm at Leawood Aquatic Center, 10601 Lee Blvd., Leawood,
Contact: Lindsay Youle – 913-339-6700 x158
Cost: Call or visit website for cost details. Weblink: http://www.leawood.org/news_item.aspx?NewsID=345

Your dog will have a fantastic time enjoying yummy treats and posing for a photo opportunity with you to be posted on our website! Last year, 240 dogs attended this great community event. 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.

Ballet in the Park

Sep. 4, 2008, 6:00pm at Ironwoods Amphitheater - Ironwoods Park, 14701 Mission Road, Leawood,
Weblink: http://www.kcballet.org/performancestickets/bip.html

Join Kansas City Ballet for a party in the park!

Kansas City Ballet dancers will give audiences a glimpse into past and present repertory programs with abbreviated versions of favorite ballets.

Several booths will be open showcasing costumes and props as well as providing opportunities to learn more about volunteer groups that support Kansas City Ballet.

Dancers will be on hand after the performance to chat with the audience and sign autographs on posters provided free of charge from Kansas City Ballet.

Families are encouraged to arrive early and are welcome to bring a picnic and blanket for the performances. (No cameras or camcorders please.)

The performance is scheduled to last approximately one hour.

Don't miss this great night at Ironwoods Park! 

Rain Policy
If it is rainy or damp and the area or stage where the dancers are going to be is not in acceptable condition, the performance will be cancelled. The decision may be made in advance depending on the amount of rainfall, or at the park at approximately start time. All attempts will be made to notify sponsors, park officials, and the media if an advance cancella ... (go to www.leawoodchamber.org for more information)

News & Announcements

Chamber Office Will be Closed on Labor Day

The Chamber office will be closed on Monday, September 1st, in observance of the Holiday and re-opening on Tuesday, September 2nd, at 8:30 a.m. In case of an emergency, please call 913-645-8237. 

Have a safe, fun Holiday!!

Commerce Bank celebrates its new location!

On July 31st, Commerce Bank celebrated the Grand Opening of its newest location with a Ribbon Cutting ceremony. Leawood and Overland Park City and Chamber officials were on hand to enjoy the festivities.

To add to the fun, the event included a Cash Machine showdown. Sam Glaser, an Overland Trail Elementary School Ambassador, was catching cash for the Blue Valley Education Foundation, and his opponent was Teresa Stohs, who was catching cash for the Arts & Recreation Foundation of Overland Park. Both took their turns in the cash machine! It was a very close competition, but Commerce ended up donating $500 to each organization.

Congratulations to Commerce Bank and best wishes for their continued success in the community!

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“Socks in September”

A concept that began with a small idea grows into a huge success. Shawna Davidson, owner of Davidson Promotional Products, with the help of many individuals, local churches, schools, area businesses and national companies has collected over 10,000 pairs of new socks for people of all ages in the Kansas City and surrounding areas.

Original goals were set at 500 pairs the first year of this community service project. Nearly 6,000 pairs were donated that year. What a wonderful surprise!

This September marks the 3rd year for this event with hopes of record donations. The local organizations that receive the socks are all in great need of one of our most basic necessities. For some, new socks are a rare comfort. Imagine a winter without warm, dry socks!

To learn more about “Socks in September” or for a sock pickup at your location, contact Davidson Promotional Products at 913-947-7000. The Leawood Chamber of Commerce office will also be a "Socks in September" drop off site, so feel free to drop your donation off at the Chamber.

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"Metal, Ice, and Flowers"

There's still time to catch Al Pitzner's photographic art show....Stop by the Town & Country Bank to view Pitzner's creative and beautiful photo art. He likes to use photography to show how he views the world and how it relates to life. You can also view this artist at www.alpitzner.com.

Stop by soon....Pitzner's art will be on display at the bank until the end of August.

Town & Country Bank
4707 West 135th Street
Leawood, Kansas 66224
913-239-0239

http://www.town-countrybank.com/commArtRoom.php

JCCC Hosts Diversity Initiatives

In January, Johnson County Community College implemented the division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, naming Carmaletta Williams as its executive director. Beginning in the 2008-2009 academic year, JCCC will focus on diversity issues each month with speakers, movies, visual and performing arts, book discussions and bookstore displays – all open to the public.

The themes for the year are:

• September 2008 Hispanic Heritage Month

• Sept. 21-27, 2008 Deaf Awareness Week

• October 2008 Autism Spectrum Month

• November 2008 American Indian and Alaska Native Awareness Month

• December 2008 Faith and Religious Communities Month

• January 2009 Sustainability and Green Movement Month

• February 2009 Black History Month

• March 2009 Women’s History Month

• April 2009 Gay Pride Month

• May 2009 Holocaust Remembrance

Details for September and October events are as follows:

Hispanic Heritage Month Sept. 9-Oct.3
Sept. 9, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., 101A Regnier Center – Forum of JCCC Hispanic students and staff will discuss The Hispanic Experience at JCCC. Panel: Luz Alvarez, Spanish professor; Miguel Morales, student/library aide; Edgar Martinez and Will Suarez, students; Gloria Rosso, counselor; and Steve Werkmeister, moderator, assistant professor, English.

Sept. 12, 9:45 a.m. school show in ... (go to www.leawoodchamber.org for more information)

Patriots Run 2008

The Patriots’ Run Race Committee is pleased to inform you about our 6th annual Patriots’ Run. This run takes place every year on 9/11. Why? To remember not only those victims who were lost, but also those soldiers, police officers, firefighters and others who served this country both on that day and every day thereafter. In this way, we honor all the people who work to insure that this tragedy never repeats itself.

Each year the event has grown, and it's evolved into a truly unique community and worldwide event. Last year we had 175 runners from 40 states and 63 runners in Iraq. Making this event successful this year and in the future can only be accomplished with the generosity of the community. In the past, the Patriots’ Run has witnessed military wives pushing young ones in strollers, participants running in tribute to loved ones lost on 9/11 and community members that enjoy running. It is truly amazing what one person can witness in 9 hours and 11 minutes at the Patriots’ Run.

Members of the community and the Chamber have the opportunity to help in the following ways:

• Be a participant in the 2008 Patriots Run

• Volunteer your time to help ensure the Patriots’ Race is a success

• Be a Patriots’ Run Race Sponsor or make a monetary or in-kind donation to the Patriots’ Run

If you have any questions about the organization, volunteering or donations, please feel free to contac ... (go to www.leawoodchamber.org for more information)

Retirement community offers students after-school jobs, college scholarships

Tallgrass Creek retirement community in Overland Park is looking for high school students to work part-time in its on-site restaurants. The community offers student workers college scholarships, and was named among the best places to work in Kansas City by the Kansas City Business Journal. Its management company is one of FORTUNE’s Top 100 “2008 Best Companies to Work For®.” “We’re looking to hire students from all the Blue Valley public schools, the Olathe school district, the most southern Shawnee Mission public schools, and churches and private schools within a five- or ten-mile radius of the campus,” says Shelli Giardino, senior human resources manager. Giardino says the community is currently looking to fill approximately 20 positions for servers and utility workers to staff Tallgrass Creek’s two on-site restaurants – Blue Sky, a traditional restaurant with seated table service, and the more casual Sunflower Bistro.

The Tallgrass Creek scholarship program offers student workers the opportunity to receive money for college – up to $500 per semester for up to eight semesters. To qualify to receive the scholarship, students must work at Tallgrass Creek for a total of at least 1,000 hours over a consecutive two-year period. They must also have an exemplary work record, good grades, and plans for attending an accredited college or trade school on a full-time basis after they graduate from high school.

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