Centurions NOW August 12, 2019

Aug 12, 2019

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INAUGURAL CENTURIONS HOMECOMING EVENT (ALL ACTIVES, ALUMNI, AND GUESTS)

Join us as we build a new Centurions tradition: once a year, we’ll gather in celebration of all Centurions- actives and alums, Spring and Fall. Think of this Thursday night lovefest as your official kickoff for a whole weekend of Centurions fun! We encourage you to carry the celebration throughout the weekend by organizing your own class reunion events—maybe a golf outing, service project, brewery tour, fancy dinner, or a family BBQ at the park.

Attire for this event is classy casual. We’ll have appetizers and drinks provided by featured local KC vendors, along with raffle prizes (proceeds donated to Actives’ projects/scholarships).

Tickets are available online for $50/person until August 28 (all Centurions and their plus ones are welcome), then $60 from August 29 until the event. We can’t wait to see you soon! This event takes place Thursday, September 5, 7-10 pm at The Mulberry Room in West Bottoms.

FALL

FIRST YEARS, MARK YOUR CALENDARS NOW!

Join us Thursday, August 22 at AMC Theatres - Leawood from 5:30 pm-8:00 pm for the Fall Actives Kickoff Social. This will be the first opportunity for the Class of 2020 and 2021 to meet. See more information here >>
Don’t forget, Fall Retreat is September 18-20 this year. Mark your calendars, and prepare yourself for an incredible time with the entire Fall cohort.
Check out all the upcoming events on the Centurions online calendar and be sure to look for “Fall Start.”

INAUGURAL CENTURIONS HOMECOMING EVENT

Attire for this event is classy casual. We’ll have appetizers and drinks provided by featured local KC vendors, along with raffle prizes (proceeds donated to Actives’ projects/scholarships).

REMINDER: SIGN UP TO ACCESS SERVICE PROJECTS ON VOLUNTEERMARK

All volunteer opportunities are now open to both classes and are on a first-come, first-served basis. We have moved to one calendar on VolunteerMark that everyone will use to sign up for opportunities. This was the overwhelming feedback that volunteer opportunities are a great way to have both classes connect. This also means that opportunities are open “year-round” for everyone, which we will track by program year (Fall: July 1-June 30 and Spring: Feb 1-Jan 31).

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:

August 13: Harvesters Sort & Pack
August 16: Veterans Community Project Build
August 17: Gleaning with After the Harvest
August 17: Habitat for Humanity of KC ReStore
August 20: NourishKC
August 21: Happy Bottoms
August 22: Gleaning with After the Harvest
August 22: Literacy KC
August 24: The Lykins Graffiti Abatement Project (part 2)
August 29: Queens of the Diamond Event
August 29: Cystic Fibrosis Annual Libations at the Station
September 7: Amethyst Place Garage Redo
September 7: Gardens at Sunset
September 7: Young Friends of Starlight Moonlighter Night – “Cirque”
September 7: Moon Shine 2019
September 10: Giving the Basics – Community Night
September 10: Harvesters Sort and Pack

SPRING

IUC: VIOLENT CRIME IN KANSAS CITY: COMMUNITY AND VICTIM PERSPECTIVES

In recent years, federal statistics revealed that Kansas City has the fifth-highest murder rate in the country. Too often, the perspectives of victims and community, grassroots organizers go unheard throughout the Kansas City metro when addressing crime and public safety. This Issues up Close builds on themes and discussions from the July Task Force, and invites Centurions to visit with community leaders, volunteers, and professionals working to heal communities and improve the lives of victims affected by violent crime. Centurions will have the opportunity to consider these perspectives and how Centurions can participate in ending violent crime in Kansas City. This event takes place on August 13 at 11:30 a.m. Register here >>

LUC: GREG GRAVES

Greg Graves is arguably one of the most transformational leaders in the firm’s 121-year history. During his time as Chairman and CEO at Burns & McDonnell, the firm experienced explosive growth more than tripling in size. As chamber chairman, Graves was the driving force in 2011 to launch the chamber’s Big 5 initiatives that continue to focus community action on specific goals. Greg and his wife, Deanna, continue to be civic and philanthropic champions throughout the Kansas City region. This event is taking place on August 21. Register here >>

LUC: Dr. ROY JENSEN AND DR. TOM CURRAN

Come learn from two leaders in their fields: Dr. Roy Jensen the Director of The KU Cancer Center and Dr. Tom Curran, Executive Director and Chief Scientific Officer of the Children's Research Institute at Children’s Mercy. This event is taking place on September 17 from 8 – 9:30 am at the KU Endowment. Register here >>

LUC: BOARD BASICS

Are you relatively new to board service or considering serving on a nonprofit board? This is your opportunity to explore the nuts and bolts of what it means to be a nonprofit board member. Join us on August 27 at 8 a.m. in the Chamber Board Room to learn more about board service. Register here >>

INAUGURAL CENTURIONS HOMECOMING EVENT

Attire for this event is classy casual. We’ll have appetizers and drinks provided by featured local KC vendors, along with raffle prizes (proceeds donated to Actives’ projects/scholarships).

REMINDER: SIGN UP TO ACCESS SERVICE PROJECTS ON VOLUNTEERMARK

All volunteer opportunities are now open to both classes and are on a first-come, first-served basis. We have moved to one calendar on VolunteerMark that everyone will use to sign up for opportunities. This was the overwhelming feedback that volunteer opportunities are a great way to have both classes connect. This also means that opportunities are open “year-round” for everyone which we will track by program year (Fall: July 1-June 30 and Spring: Feb 1-Jan 31).

Upcoming Projects In Need of Volunteers:

August 13: Harvesters Sort & Pack
August 16: Veterans Community Project Build
August 17: Gleaning with After the Harvest
August 17: Habitat for Humanity of KC ReStore
August 20: NourishKC
August 21: Happy Bottoms
August 22: Gleaning with After the Harvest
August 22: Literacy KC
August 24: The Lykins Graffiti Abatement Project (part 2)
August 29: Queens of the Diamond Event
August 29: Cystic Fibrosis Annual Libations at the Station
September 7: Amethyst Place Garage Redo
September 7: Gardens at Sunset
September 7: Young Friends of Starlight Moonlighter Night – “Cirque”
September 7: Moon Shine 2019
September 10: Giving the Basics – Community Night
September 10: Harvesters Sort and Pack

ALUMNI

INAUGURAL CENTURIONS HOMECOMING EVENT

Attire for this event is classy casual. We’ll have appetizers and drinks provided by featured local KC vendors, along with raffle prizes (proceeds donated to Actives’ projects/scholarships).