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CALENDAR OF EVENTS

(Kansas & Missouri)



 Help With Job Applications: How to find jobs on the internet and how to fill out a job application.  6:30 - 8 pm Wednesdays; 6 - 8 pm Thursdays by appointment.  The Keeler Women's Center, Room 706, 608  N. 18th, Kansas City, KS.  Free; register 912-621-8749

Brown Bag Lunch & Learn: Bring a lunch; take home an idea on how to improve your business.  Co-sponsored by Entouch Networking Group.  11:45 AM - 1 PM, March 14, Connections Count!.  Mastering the Art of Professional Networking, Brad Hirni; April 11, Brand Yourself Today for a Promising Tomorrow, Sherri Becker; May 9, Referrals, John Jantsch.  Johnson County Central Resource Library, 9875 W. 87th, Overland Park, KS.  913-495-7514
 

March  to April
Careers After Retirement: Emphasizes second career options for retirees.  6 - 9 pm, Tuesdays at Johnson County Community College, 229 Carlsen Center, 12345 College Blvd, Overland Park, KS.  $69.  Register in advance.  913-469-3886

 April
Preview KU in KC: Information event for prospective students.  Learn about program offered, enrollment, admission and the application process.  6 - 8pm, KU Edwards Campus, 12600 Quivira, Overland Park.  Free.  www.edwardscampus.ku.edu  

913-897-8413

 April

Networking Before Hours: Entouch Networking Group.  Brings entrepreneurs together and focuses on helping others.  7:30 - 8:30 am.  Blue Bird Bistro, 1700 Summit.  Free. Reservations.. 816-210-8932

Business Connect:  A monthly networking group limited to one person  per industry.  7:30 - 9 am.  Merrill Lynch office, 3401 College, Overland Park, KS.  Reservations.  913-406-3435

 Careers in the Arts:  Speakers from a variety of careers in the arts, including performance and behind-the-scenes careers.  6:30 - 8:30 pm.  Blue River Community College, Independence campus, 20301 E Missouri 78.  Free.  816-220-6518

 

April
Great Decisions: Discussion group sponsored by the International Relations Council to expand participants knowledge of U.S. foreign policy.  10 - 11:30am.  Job Outsourcing.  Johnson County Library, Oak Park Branch, 9500 Bluejacket, Overland Park, KS  913-752-8700

 

April
Open House:  Tour college, meet with faculty and students, and learn about nursing and the nursing education program.  1:30 - 3:30 pm, St. Luke's College, third floor, 8320 Ward Parkway.  www.saintlukescollege.edu  816-932-2367

 Ice Cream Social: American Business women's Association, Spring Bonnet Chapter.  "Success and Empowerment Through Networking.:  2 - 4 pm.  Stewart Title, 700 N.E. R.D. Mize, Blue Springs.  Free.  Reservations.  816-926-6018, 816-229-9238


April
Plaza Toastmasters:  Practice public speaking and leadership skills.  6:30 - 8 pm.  Community Blood Center, rear entrance, 4040 Main.  www.plazatoastmasters.org  816-805-0732
 

April
Business Networking Event:  "Fast Pitch Kansas City" is a rapid approach to pitching products or services in a one-on-one format with another attendee.  Every five minutes and attendee begins a new discussion with a different professional.  4 - 6 pm.  Morton's, The Steakhouse, 2475 Grand, $45.  Reservations.  www.fatspitchnetworking.com  941-730-1793

 April
Sales Career Fair:  Pharmaceutical, technology, business services and financial services.  Inside/outside business-to-business sales positions.  Sponsored by Sales Trax.  10am - 3pm, Embassy Suites on the Plaza, 220 W 43rd, KC, MO   913-469-8600 ext 212 or mmcghie@salestrax.com

April
Basic Resume Writing:  Career counselor from Johnson County Community College offers tips and advice.  6:30 pm.  Johnson County Library DeSoto branch, 33145 W 83rd.  913-583-3106

 

Entrepreneurial Forum:  Discussions on the ins and outs of business startups and insights into entrepreneurial initiative within existing companies.  Ray Adams keynotes.  2:15pm, William Jewell College, Gano Chapel, 500 College Hill, Liberty, MO.  Register.  913-515-8269 or burchc@william.jewell.edu

 

April
Downtown Leadership Forum:  Mutually supportive group offering real-life discussion of current situations to develop personal leadership skills.  Donna Craig facilitates.  11:45am, Central Exchange Downtown, 1020 Central.  Free for members, $20 for nonmembers.  Reservations.  816-471-7560 ext 10 or www.centralexchange.org

 

Navy League:  Regular monthly breakfast meeting.  7am, Holiday Inn, 8787 Reeder, Overland Park, KS.  $11.25  Reservations encouraged.  913-753-2345 or 816-591-0246

 

Mid-America Regional Astro-Physics Conference:  Research sessions for professional scientists, teachers, students and advanced amateurs.  Thomas Cravens lectures.  1pm Linda Hall Library, 5109 Cherry.  Lecture free, research sessions $10.  $6 for students.  816-235-1604

 

April
Mid-America Regional Astro-Physics Conference:  Research sessions for professional scientists, teachers, students and advanced amateurs.  Thomas Cravens lectures.  10 am Linda Hall Library, 5109 Cherry.  Lecture free, research sessions $10.  $6 for students.  816-235-1604

 

Executive Women International:  Kansas City Chapter presents annual seminar, 8am -2pm, Westin Crown Center, Pershing and Grand.  816-802-5375 or lplowman@kpmg.com

 

April
Great Decisions Discussion Group:  Encourages discussion of global issues.  "Outsourcing Jobs: A U.S. Dilemma" is the topic.  Rae Ann Conforti and Kathy Pierce facilitate.  11:45am, Central Exchange Downtown, 1020 Central.  Free for members.  $20 for nonmembers.  Reservations.  816-471-7560 ext 10 or www.centralexchange.org

 

New Member Connections:  Monthly meeting for new Central Exchange members.  "Just lunch" to make new friends, share ideas and get integrated into the organization.  Amy Keister facilitates.  11:45am, Central Exchange Downtown, 1020 Central.  Free for members, $20 for nonmembers.  Reservations.  816-471-7560 ext 10 or www.centralexchange.org

 

Singles Group - With the Professional Woman In Mind:  Focuses on bringing like-minded, professional women together to explore the challenges and celebrate the benefits of being single.  Noon, Central Exchange South, 6201 College, Overland Park, KS.  Free for members, $20 for nonmembers.  Reservations.  816-471-7560 ext 10 or www.centralexchane.org

 

April
Time Management and Organization:  Skills and ideas for using time more wisely for business success.  HBC monthly meeting.  Ingrid Abraham presents.  11:30am - 1pm.  First National Bank Building, 6201 College, Overland Park, KS.  Reservations.  913-981-4343, www.hbckc.org or rsvp@hsckc.org

 

April
Business Killers Program:  "Avoiding the Six Mistakes That Can Destroy Your Business."  Luncheon program.  11:30am, Robert Frazier Co., 1533 Locust.  Reservations,  816-471-7779


April
Great Decisions: Discussion group sponsored by the International Relations Council to expand participants knowledge of U.S. foreign policy.  10 - 11:30am.  United Nations.  Johnson County Library, Oak Park Branch, 9500 Bluejacket, Overland Park, KS  913-752-8700

 April
Plaza Toastmasters:  Practice public speaking and leadership skills.  6:30 - 8 pm.  Community Blood Center, rear entrance, 4040 Main.  www.plazatoastmasters.org  816-805-0732

May
Great Decisions: Discussion group sponsored by the International Relations Council to expand participants knowledge of U.S. foreign policy.  10 - 11:30am.  Sudan.  Johnson County Library, Oak Park Branch, 9500 Bluejacket, Overland Park, KS  913-752-8700

May
Great Decisions: Discussion group sponsored by the International Relations Council to expand participants knowledge of U.S. foreign policy.  10 - 11:30am.  Water.  Johnson County Library, Oak Park Branch, 9500 Bluejacket, Overland Park, KS  913-752-8700


 


Immunizations : Immunization clinics are offered the fourth Monday of every month at Raytown City Hall.  Children must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.  To make an appointment or for more information, call 816-881-4424

SBA and SCORE host a Pre-Business Seminar from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on the second Saturday of each month. The seminars are currently being held at the University of Kansas Regents Center, 12600 Quivira Rd. Call 897-8400. The $20 fee includes a workbook.

Overland Park Sales Club meets every Wednesday, 7:30 a.m. at the Radisson Hotel, 8787 Reeder Rd. For more information, contact Vicki Hier at 451-2898.

Kansas City Minority Business Breakfast, co-sponsored by the GSA and 23 agencies/assoc., is held the first Tuesday of each month, 7:15 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. at the Holiday Inn South, 71 Highway at Longview Road exit. The cost is $9.25
Contact the GSA at (816) 926-7203.

Johnson County Business & Professional Women holds its regular monthly meeting on the first Monday evening of every month. For reservations and to confirm time and location, call Diane Smith at (913) 341-0212.

The Women Business Owners' Breakfast Exchange   meets the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at Tippin's, 8693 Bluejacket in Overland Park. The group is open to all women entrepreneurs and no reservation is required. For more information, contact Vickie Hover at (913) 248-1118.

The  Home Business Connection (HBC) holds monthly meetings to educate, support and offer networking opportunities to the home-based business owner. For more information or for membership in HBC, call (913) 981-4343.

The Kansas City Christian Business Men's Committee meets weekly in various parts of the city.  Please call Jim Mathis at 269-6709 or visit www.cbmc.com or members.aol.com/kccbmc for more information.

The Blue Ridge Singles, a group for singles age 45 and above, meets at 7 p.m. on Mondays at the Blue Ridge United Methodist Church, 5055 Blue Ridge Blvd., Raytown, MO.  Recreational, cultural and social activities.  $1 at the door.  For details call (816) 767-8083 or (816) 765-0460

Olathe Business and Professional Women meets every third Monday of the month at Coldwell Banker Advantage, 13490 South Arapaho, from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Contact Liz Graham at (913) 780-4777.

The Express Network, a networking and educational organization benefiting women business owners and executive women, meets the fourth Tuesday of each month for lunch at the Bristol, 119th & Nall, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. There is a guest speaker at every meeting.  For more information, call (816) 767-1196.

The Institute of Management Consultants (IMC) meets the third Friday of every month to increase professionalism and improve effectiveness of consulting services.  For more information, call Connie at (913) 648-3980 or visit www.memb.org/imckc

Downtown Toastmasters Club meets at 6:30 p.m. the second and fourth Tuesday of each month for a dinner meeting at Trinity Lutheran Hospital, 3030 Baltimore, Dining Room C.  Guests welcome.  For information, call Paul at 931-9145 or Helen at 333-1729.

One Good  Meal, a non-profit organization that provides hot meals for senior citizens and the handicapped.  For  more information, call 524-3597

 

If you would like to place your event with us, please send email to Joyce@jem1.com at least two weeks in advance of your event. Or submit your event information by postal mail to:
JEM Services, Rt 1, Box 50K, Drexel, MO  64742.