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MESSAGE FROM THE 2010 CHAIR...During 2010, the Chamber took an active interest and involvement in a wide-range of civic and business issues, and continued to refine and enhance its programs and activities.

Increased membership value was stressed again, given the continued challenging economic climate.

During the past year, the Chamber added a new networking event Got A Minute?, a new discount office supply program with Office Depot and continued to provide our members special rates with the Humana Health Care insurance program.

Your Chamber has also continued to be the voice of the business community. A

series of candidates forums for City Council and Mayoral Candidates, the Jackson County Executive and Legislature, the Missouri District 8 Senate Candidates Forum and the Missouri House of Representatives Candidates Forum were conducted.

The Chamber played a key role in assisting the City of Lee’s Summit and the Friends of Lee’s Summit in support and passage of the $37.4 No Tax Increase Bond Issue for Major Infrastructure Projects.

Many other programs and events, such as Oktoberfest, Community Health Fair and the annual legislative trip to Jefferson City represent the hallmark character of the Chamber. These efforts were resoundingly supported by the membership and staff, and acknowledgements of these undertakings did not go unnoticed in our community.

With 198 new members, it is clear that Lee’s Summit remains a vibrant community that continues to represent Business in Motion.

I am honored to have served as the 2010

Chair of the Board, and thank you for your continued support of our Chamber’s mission.

This past year has been a great one for the Lee’s Summit Chamber and I have no doubt that the same is in store for 2011. I look forward to remaining involved in the Chamber’s efforts moving forward.

Mark ParrishMissouri Association of Trial Attorneys

Parrish joined the Chamber in 2003. During his time with the Chamber he has been involved with the Education, Legislative and Governmental Relations committees.

2010 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

2010 DIVISIONAL VICE CHAIRS

Michael Blau, Farmers Insurance & Financial Services Carole Culbertson, Culbertson Property Management, LLCBecky Freetly-Graber, candid marketing & communicationsBob Glaser, Summit Bank of Kansas CitySteve Gouldsmith, First Star Financial Group (in memory of)Melinda Hadley-deBoer, The Culture CoachesGeoff Hill, Paradise Park, Inc.Carolyn McKnight, University of Central Missouri-Summit CenterJane Monroe, Gomer's Fine Wine & SpiritsDr. Emmanuel Ngomsi, All World Languages & Cultures, Inc.Robert Pendland, CE2L-Certified Energy/Environmental LabsDan Rexroth, John Knox VillageAlicia Ruhl, Design PfileDebbie Starke, Eastland Community FoundationJeffrey Williams, Heritage Companies

EX-OFFICIOSSteve Arbo, City ManagerCarl Chinnery, Chinnery Evans & Nail, PC, Legal CounselDr. Fred Grogan, MCC - LongviewDr. David McGehee, Lee’s Summit R-7 School DistrictRandy Rhoads, Mayor, City of Lee’s Summit

Lynn HinkleChair Elect

Great Southern Bank

Diane Forte Secretary-Treasurer

Dean's Trophies, Shirts & Awards

Kurt LutzChair Emeritus Hawthorn Bank

Matt BairdCommunity

Development & EventsParadise Park, Inc.

Damond BoatwrightBusiness & Economic

DevelopmentLee’s Summit

Medical Center

Julie DoaneMembership Development

Missouri Central Credit Union

2010 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

2010 ACCOMPLISHMENTS...

Celebrated special milestone Chamber anniversaries with 121 member businesses, from 5–45 years

Recruited 198 new members with the assistance of 85 different member recruiters

Provided 16,935 online referrals

Created Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn pages as another information source for members and the community

Hosted a series of candidate forums for City Council and Mayoral Candidates, the Jackson County Executive and Legislature, the Missouri District 8 Senate Candidates Forum and the Missouri House of Representatives Candidates Forum

Assisted the City of Lee’s Summit and the Friends of Lee’s Summit in support and passage of the $37.4 No Tax Increase Bond Issue for Major Infrastructure Projects

Assisted the R-7 School District in support and passage of the 2010 No Tax Increase Bond Issue

Assisted in coordination of the advancement of the reconstruction of Lee’s Summit Road from Colbern Drive to Highway 40

Orchestrated Annual Legislative Day in Jefferson City

Hosted a Legislative Wrap-up Luncheon with State elected officials

Awarded four $1000 scholarships to graduating high school seniors

Partnered with the R-7 School District to select and award the Excellence in Teaching recipients, as well as Teacher of the Year

Partnered with the R-7 School District for a breakfast to welcome the new teachers in the district

Partnered with the R-7 School District to host an Ethics Workshop for high school students, providing business leaders as facilitators

Expanded the Chamber Humana Health Discount Insurance Program with over 70 member businesses participating.

Launched a program with Office Depot, providing discounts to all Chamber members

Partnered with Cinematic Visions to provide members with the opportunity to purchase videos for the business, which are also placed on the Chamber’s website

Sponsored another successful Oktoberfest, adding a very popular new feature – the Sport-zelt tent

Produced community publications including the 2010 Map, tourism brochures, Community Calendar of Events, annual Visitors Guide and Lee’s Summit Community Profile

Graduated the 20th class of Leadership Lee’s Summit with 23 participants, bringing the number of alumni to over 400

Hosted a Technology Conference with over 70 participants

Hosted 12 Recess for Success Professional Development Series Workshops

Hosted six Wake Up to Success Work/Life Balance Series Workshops

Hosted Health Care Reform Forum with qualified panel of health care experts to share information with over 60 participants

Partnered with Lee’s Summit Cares Business Sector to host three professional and business development workshops

Launched a new networking event, Got A Minute?

Successfully brought back the Cocktails & Caddies: Women’s Golf Tournament

Successfully held the first Lee’s Summit Night at the Mavericks event

Participated in the Legacy Park Community Center Birthday Bash by hosting a Free Community Health Fair

Partnered with the city of Lee’s Summit and United Way of Kansas City to provide free tax preparation services for low-income Lee’s Summit residents for the months of February & March

Orchestrated the Entrepreneurs in Motion Conference in conjunction with Global Entrepreneurship Week

Participated and played an active role in the first-ever Environmental Event – “Green on Green”

Created the online directory listing for business with a ‘green’ business designation

Young Professional members completed four community service projects

Two chamber staff began their first year of the four-year Institute for Organizational Management certification program

Implemented new online reservation and payment system

WHAT A GREAT YEAR!

2010 COMMITTEES & CHAIRSAmbassador Committee: Bob GlaserRecruits and mentors new members and develops awareness of the Chamber in the community.

Business Development Council: Paul McClain Plans Recess for Success and Wake Up to Success seminars based on issues of interest to businesses.

Business Sustainability: Rick KuhlAdvocates for businesses to create a culture of positive environmental behaviors

Education Committee: Todd TunisonPromotes business partnership with the education community; selects four scholarship recipients each year, hosts a welcome breakfast for new R-7 teachers and the recipient for the R-7 Teacher of the Year award.

Emerging Entrepreneurs: Linda Henderson Educates and creates growth opportunities for businesses with a target number of two employees or less.

Governmental Relations: Carl ChinneryStudies local, state and federal legislative issues of interest to businesses and prepares legislative priorities. Plans an annual trip to Jefferson City, and meetings with the legislators during session.

Health Care: Chris LewmanStudies health care issues impacting the community, and provides an annual Health Fair and a Health Care Directory to all households in Lee's Summit.

Leadership Lee’s Summit: John Brown, Tim Shrout, Kelly Spencer and Jeff Sullivan Coordinates and plans leadership program.

Membership: Sonci BleckingerMakes contact calls to existing members and leads efforts to retain current members.

Oktoberfest: Karl BertramPlans the annual fall festival, scheduled for the last full weekend in September.

Technology: Bob PendlandSupports small businesses by providing access to technical assistance and enhances the Chamber’s current technology efforts.

Visitors Council: John OhrazdaIdentifies and develops Lee’s Summit’s unique features for the purpose of tourism development and marketing.

Young Professionals: Christy WrightProvides networking opportunities for Chamber professionals between the ages of 21-35.

2010 Task Forces

Annual Dinner & Auction: Shirely OlsonOrganizes and solicits donations for the auction held each year at the Annual Dinner held in January.

Annual Golf Classic: Marian ZajicCoordinates the annual Chamber Golf Classic tournament held each summer.

Holiday Reception: Rosalie NewkirkPlans and organizes the Holiday Reception held on the first Wednesday in December.

Res In Motus: Rick ViarReviews applications and selects annual award winners.

2010 RES IN MOTUS... SMALL BUSINESS OF THE YEAR WINNERS

Pictured from left to right: Becky-Freetly-Graber and Sara Freetly-Grubb of candid marketing & communications; John Hansen, Emir Esparsa, Linda Harrelson and Machelle Riffe of Summit

Christian Academy; Scott Knoche and Edward Knapp of Summit Strength Physical Therapy, LLC.

Three local businesses were recipients of the Lee’s Summit Chamber Res in Motus Business of the Year Awards at the monthly membership luncheon in May 2010.

The three award winners included:

• candid marketing & communications (five or less employees)

• Summit Strength Physical Therapy, LLC (6-15 employees)

• Summit Christian Academy (over 15 employees)

Criteria for the awards include: member in good standing, service to the community and to the Chamber, in business a minimum of three years, commitment to good business practice, prudent business management strategies and history of good employee relations.

CHAMBER MEMBER

AWARD WINNERS

Each year at the Chamber Annual Dinner, recognition is given to Chamber members who donate several hours of their time and energy for the good of the organization.

These members attend as many events as possible, are always available when needed and include the Chamber as a part of their daily lives.

Awards presented at the Annual Dinner include: Ambassador of the Year, Steve Gouldsmith New Member of the Year, Volunteer of the Year, Hall of Fame Inductee and a Lifetime Membership Award.

Bob GlaserAmbassador of the Year

Marcus Henley New Member of the Year

Paul McClain Volunteer of the Year

Lynn Olive Lifetime Membership Award

University of Central Missouri Hall of Fame

2010 RIBBON CUTTINGS

A Thyme For Everything

AAA Insurance & Travel

Above All Family Chiropractic, Pediatric & Acupuncture

Any Lab Test Now

Axis Chiropractic + Wellness Center

The Casual Bookkeeper

The Custom Framers

Beauty Brands – Summit Fair

Brand Name Exchange

Buckle

dressbarn

El Jinete

Fajita Willy's, Inc.

The Fig Tree Café & Bakery

Game Kart-Mobile Video Game Theater

Home Instead Senior Care

Jos A. Bank Clothiers, Inc.

Lakewood Counseling Service TMC

Lee's Summit Orthopedics

Maggie’s Authentic Mexican Food

Maze at Paradise Park

Metzler Bros. Insurance Agency

MidwestLending.Net

Midwest Heart Associates-Lee's Summit

Mingle

Mirchies Indian Eatery

National American University

Next Door Pizza and Pub

Noe’s Jewelry, Inc.

Noodles and Company

One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning

Rausch Coleman Homes

Realty Executives of Kansas City-Steve Summers

Rumors Steakhouse

STS-Summit Technical Solutions, LLC

Summit Pointe Financial Group

Y.E.S! Kids FitnessLynn Olive

Lifetime Membership Award

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2010 CHAMBER PARTNERS

Great Southern Bank

Humana Health Plan,Inc.

Kansas City Power & Light

Mo. Association of Trial Attorneys

Bank of Lee’s Summit

Discover Vision Centers

DVA Enterprises, Inc.

First Community Bank

HSMC, Certified Public Accountants, PC

John Knox Village

Matt A. Niewald, D.D.S., L.L.C.

Metcalf Bank

Paradise Park, Inc.

Summit Bank of Kansas City

University of Central Missouri

Allee & Company, CPA

Avila University

candid marketing & communications

Dean’s Trophies, Shirts & Awards

Encore Web Works, Inc.

Excel Bank

Hawthorn Bank

KC Metro Insurance Agency

Lee’s Summit Journal

Mazuma Credit Union

Missouri Central Credit Union

New Age Graphics

Parker Swearngin, LLC

Pfizer Animal Health

Robert Brooks Agency, American Family

ShowMeSigns.com

Technology Plus, Inc.

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2010 INCOME 2010 EXPENSES

LEE’S SUMMIT CHAMBER STAFFNancy Bruns, CCE, President • Mark Dickey, Vice President

Gina Seibel, Director of Communications • Chrissy Symes, Director of Special Events • Cathy Young, IOM, Director of Member ServicesNedra Hoover, Bookkeeper • Kathy LeChien, Administrative Assistant • Marilyn Pemberton, Part-time Assistant