Centurions NOW - April 22, 2019

IT’S NOT TOO LATE! INVITE YOUR EXECUTIVES TO THE EXECUTIVE BREAKFAST

In 2016, we started hosting a breakfast for our graduating Centurions and their executives. At this breakfast, 2nd year Steering members will present your accomplishments over the last two years (Legacy project, task force topics, leaders you’ve heard from, etc.). We received really great feedback, so we are continuing the tradition again this year on May 22 in the KC Chamber Boardroom (Union Station, first floor).

Next steps: We would like to mail formal invitations to your CEO, Supervisor, and/or a Board member within the next few weeks, but we need your help! We understand that your leadership may have changed since you started the program, and we want to make sure we are sending invitations to the right people. If you’d like to invite your supervisor and/or your executive to this celebratory breakfast, send their business mailing address and email to Danielle Isbell.

Once invitations are mailed, executives and supervisors can RSVP by emailing Danielle Isbell

You can also register yourself and your guest on their behalf via the online calendar

Even if you cannot attend, we still encourage you to invite your executives. This is their opportunity to see all the hard work you have put into the program over the last two years. Your executive will be confident their investment in the program will return a more engaged, educated, thoughtful, and connected leader. If your executives cannot attend, but you can, that’s great too!

LUC: DANNY O’NEILL

Today, The Roasterie is regarded as a trendsetter and tastemaker in the regional coffee scene. Since launching The Roasterie, with an ever-expanding customer base of restaurants, coffee shops, and grocery stores and an ever-evolving product line, O'Neill opened the first Roasterie Cafe in 2005, just a few blocks from the basement where it all started. Join us on Tuesday, April 23, 2019, at 8 a.m. to hear more from Danny O’Neill. Register here >>

NEW TIME - LUC: CARLOS ANTEQUERA

Mark your calendars for Tuesday, April 30 at 8:30 a.m. at WeWork to learn from Carlos Antequera, Co-Founder & Managing Director at Novel Growth Partners. You won’t want to miss the opportunity to hear from such an important investor in and advisor to the Kansas City technology community. We’ll see you then! Register here >>

CENTURIONS INFORMATION SESSIONS

Do you know someone who would make an excellent Centurion? Have them join us at the American Century Auditorium on Thursday, April 25 at 11:30 a.m. to hear from the Recruiting Committee about the incredible opportunity that is becoming a Centurion. Register here>>

Can’t make it April 25? We have additional information sessions on the following dates/times at the following locations:

• May 8, Helix Architecture + Design, 5 p.m. Register here>>
• May 22, Application Workshop in Chamber Board room, 4 p.m. Register here>>

OPERATION BREAKTHROUGH: THE CITY YOU NEVER SEE

Join us on Tuesday, June 4 at 4 p.m. at Operation Breakthrough to learn about the harsh realities of the lives of the families that Operation Breakthrough serves.

Operation Breakthrough is one of the largest single-site daycare centers in the state of Missouri, caring for over 600 children each day. 85% of these children come from families living below the poverty level. Established in 1971 the goal was to “break through” poverty. Sadly, the need today is even greater than before.

Please know that the bus tour includes explicit testimony on such topics as domestic violence, substance abuse, and prostitution. Register here>>

OPEN BOARD POSITIONS

Moneytalk Financial Foundation - Mission: Moneytalk Financial Foundations seeks to provide basic financial life-skills to help individuals and their families build a strong financial foundation. While in 2014 all classes were in correctional facilities, we have spent 2015 retooling to provide classes in the community. Most classes are currently offered in partnership with other non-profit organizations as an add-on to the services they are providing.

Global Montessori Academy - Mission: to provide an authentic Montessori education for children, with a dedication to development of the whole person: intellectually, physically, emotionally, and socially.

Platte Land Trust - Mission: The Platte Land Trust protects private land with voluntary land owners to help them fulfill their dreams for their land into the future.  Our mission is private-side conservation, holding easements or title to land in perpetuity.

Whole Family Care - Mission: Investing in struggling, single parent families through childcare and mentorship in order to bring fulfillment and purpose to the whole family.

Alliance Francaise de Kansas City - Mission: The Alliance Française de Kansas City (AFKC) fosters friendship and collaboration between the people of the Greater Kansas City community and the French speaking world by promoting appreciation for the French language and Francophone cultures.

REMINDER: SIGN UP TO ACCESS SERVICE PROJECTS ON VOLUNTEERMARK

Ready to serve? Check out VolunteerMark for a few opportunities that are still in need of volunteers. Check the calendar regularly as new projects are added weekly and look for newsletter announcements or GroupMe to sign-up for projects in which spots still need to be filled.

Upcoming Projects In Need of Volunteers:

• May 4: Troost Jazz & Soul Experience
• May 10: Rosedale Middle School Career Jumping
• May 12: Kansas City Royals Gate Giveaway
• June 1: Starlight Theatre | Young Friends of Starlight Moonlighter
• June 8: HopeBUILDERS

SPRING RETREAT IS RIGHT AROUND THE CORNER!

Get your name tags, jammies, and formal wear ready because Retreat will be here before you know it! This year, we’re embracing the Trail Blazers theme as we get know our fellow Centurions. We’ll be serving the Excelsior Springs community and hearing from top-notch Trail Blazers around Kansas City. Plus, we’ll reveal where we’re going on our annual benchmarking trip! First years, this will also be your first opportunity to choose the committees and task forces you would like to serve on for the next nine months. We’re just counting down the days until we reach the Elms. See you on April 24!

Reminder: Login to VolunteerMark to sign up for your Retreat service project!

Where are we going again?
Elms Hotel & Spa! Centurions have been hosting retreat at the historic Elms Hotel & Spa in Excelsior Springs for many years. It’s the perfect escape from our day-to-day and a chance to completely immerse ourselves in Centurions.

Remind me when we start and finish?

Second Years:

• Check-in: Wednesday, April 24 at 11:00 a.m.
• Second-Year Huddle: 11:10 a.m. in the Regent room. 

First Years:

• Check-in: Wednesday, April 24 at 11:30 a.m.

All:

• Lunch: 11:45 a.m.
• Programming: promptly at 1:00 p.m. (Please arrive on time!)

We will conclude no later than noon on Friday, but again, don’t plan a 12:30 p.m. meeting back in Kansas City if you can avoid it. There will be an optional lunch (on you) in Excelsior Springs at Wabash BBQ after retreat wraps up - join us if you can!

SPRING SOCIAL: ROOFTOP REVELRY

Before summer gets going in full force, let’s take our class to new heights. Join your fellow Centurions (and their significant others!) for a summer kickoff in the Crossroads Arts District. This casual happy hour will include drinks, bites and one of the best rooftop patios in KC. Best of all—spouses and significant others are invited; make plans to join us for this “elevated” evening in the city. We’ll see you there on Tuesday, May 14 at 6 p.m. Register here>>

CENTURIONS INFORMATION SESSIONS

Do you know someone who would make an excellent Centurion? Have them join us at the American Century Auditorium on Thursday, April 25 at 11:30 a.m. to hear from the Recruiting Committee about the incredible opportunity that is becoming a Centurion. Register here>>

Can’t make it April 25? We have additional information sessions on the following dates/times at the following locations:

• May 8, Helix Architecture + Design, 5 p.m. Register here>>
• May 22, Application Workshop in Chamber Board room, 4 p.m. Register here>>

OPEN BOARD POSITIONS

Moneytalk Financial Foundation - Mission: Moneytalk Financial Foundations seeks to provide basic financial life-skills to help individuals and their families build a strong financial foundation. While in 2014 all classes were in correctional facilities, we have spent 2015 retooling to provide classes in the community. Most classes are currently offered in partnership with other non-profit organizations as an add-on to the services they are providing.

Global Montessori Academy - Mission: to provide an authentic Montessori education for children, with a dedication to development of the whole person: intellectually, physically, emotionally, and socially.

Platte Land Trust - Mission: The Platte Land Trust protects private land with voluntary land owners to help them fulfill their dreams for their land into the future.  Our mission is private-side conservation, holding easements or title to land in perpetuity.

Whole Family Care - Mission: Investing in struggling, single parent families through childcare and mentorship in order to bring fulfillment and purpose to the whole family.

Alliance Francaise de Kansas City - Mission: The Alliance Française de Kansas City (AFKC) fosters friendship and collaboration between the people of the Greater Kansas City community and the French speaking world by promoting appreciation for the French language and Francophone cultures.

REMINDER: SIGN UP TO ACCESS SERVICE PROJECTS ON VOLUNTEERMARK

Ready to serve? Check out VolunteerMark for a few opportunities that are still in need of volunteers. Check the calendar regularly as new projects are added weekly and look for newsletter announcements or GroupMe to sign-up for projects in which spots still need to be filled.

Upcoming Projects In Need of Volunteers:

• April 25: Retreat Volunteer Opportunities (mandatory)
• April 27: Walk MS: Kansas City
• May 3: After Hours at the Towers
• May 4: 4.01 K Race for Financial Fitness
• May 6: Enactus KC Crawl
• May 8: Phoenix Family – Reading Coach
• May 9: Lung Force Glam
• May 12: Kansas City Royal gate Giveaway Volunteer
• May 14: Giving the Basics – Community Night
• May 15: Happy Bottoms
• May 23: Junior Achievement Day at Troost Elementary

CENTURIONS INFORMATION SESSIONS

Do you know someone who would make an excellent Centurion? Have them join us at the American Century Auditorium on Thursday, April 25 at 11:30 a.m. to hear from the Recruiting Committee about the incredible opportunity that is becoming a Centurion. Register here>>

Can’t make it April 25? We have additional information sessions on the following dates/times at the following locations:

• May 8, Helix Architecture + Design, 5 p.m. Register here>>
• May 22, Application Workshop in Chamber Board room, 4 p.m. Register here>>

CORRECTED DATE: ALUMNI ART TOUR

Join Centurions Alumni for a behind-the-scenes look into the UMB art collection. The Kempers and UMB have played a huge role in the arts community and have boosted arts awareness in Kansas City. Come see their collection and mingle with your fellow Centurions Alumni on Wednesday, May 8 from 5-6:30 p.m. Register here >>

OPEN BOARD POSITIONS

Moneytalk Financial Foundation - Mission: Moneytalk Financial Foundations seeks to provide basic financial life-skills to help individuals and their families build a strong financial foundation. While in 2014 all classes were in correctional facilities, we have spent 2015 retooling to provide classes in the community. Most classes are currently offered in partnership with other non-profit organizations as an add-on to the services they are providing.

Global Montessori Academy - Mission: to provide an authentic Montessori education for children, with a dedication to development of the whole person: intellectually, physically, emotionally, and socially.

Platte Land Trust - Mission: The Platte Land Trust protects private land with voluntary land owners to help them fulfill their dreams for their land into the future.  Our mission is private-side conservation, holding easements or title to land in perpetuity.

Whole Family Care - Mission: Investing in struggling, single parent families through childcare and mentorship in order to bring fulfillment and purpose to the whole family.

Alliance Francaise de Kansas City - Mission: The Alliance Française de Kansas City (AFKC) fosters friendship and collaboration between the people of the Greater Kansas City community and the French speaking world by promoting appreciation for the French language and Francophone cultures.