Centurions NOW August 19, 2019

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 >>

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

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 21 (all Centurions and their plus ones are welcome), then $60 from August 22 until the event. We can’t wait to see you soon! This event takes place Thursday, September 5, 7-10 p.m. at The Mulberry Room in West Bottoms.

Register here >>

PRIVATE WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE TOUR

Don’t miss your chance to participate in the very unique opportunity to get a private tour. Whiteman is the home of the 509th Bomb Wing, which operates and maintains the Air Force's premier weapon system, the B-2 bomber. The B-2 brings massive firepower to bear, in a short time, anywhere on the globe through previously impenetrable defenses. We will tour the Wing Headquarters, get a Bomb Wing Missions Brief, tour a B2 Stealth Bomber and tour the Operation Support Squadron. This tour takes place on November 15 from 7 a.m. – 2 p.m. Please see the below special requirements.

Special Requirements: Limited to US citizens only. Full legal name (Last, First, MI), full SSN, Date of Birth, Drivers Licenses Number, State, US Citizenship (Y/N) must be submitted to Lindsay Jarquio via phone (816-374-5493) no later than October 15. No last minute adds or changes. You must bring a valid/non-expired government issued photo ID. This tour will be limited to 40 attendees.

Register here >>

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 21: Happy Bottoms
• August 22: Gleaning with After the Harvest
• August 24: The Lykins Graffiti Abatement Project (part 2)
• August 24: RISE
• August 29: Queens of the Diamond Event
• August 29: Cystic Fibrosis Annual Libations at the Station
• August 30: Movement KC Presents
• August 31: Movement KC Presents
• 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
• September 11: Happy Bottoms
• September 12: Fiesta Hispana
• September 13: PREP-KC Career Speaker at Compass Elementary
• September 13: Veterans Community Project Build

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 a.m. 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

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 21 (all Centurions and their plus ones are welcome), then $60 from August 22 until the event. We can’t wait to see you soon! This event takes place Thursday, September 5, 7-10 p.m. at The Mulberry Room in West Bottoms. Register here >>

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 20: NourishKC
• August 21: Happy Bottoms
• August 22: Gleaning with After the Harvest
• August 24: The Lykins Graffiti Abatement Project (part 2)
• August 24: RISE
• August 29: Queens of the Diamond Event
• August 29: Cystic Fibrosis Annual Libations at the Station
• August 30: Movement KC Presents
• August 31: Movement KC Presents
• 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
• September 11: Happy Bottoms
• September 12: Fiesta Hispana
• September 13: PREP-KC Career Speaker at Compass Elementary
• September 13: Veterans Community Project Build

INAUGURAL CENTURIONS HOMECOMING EVENT

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 21 (all Centurions and their plus ones are welcome), then $60 from August 22 until the event. We can’t wait to see you soon! This event takes place Thursday, September 5, 7-10 p.m. at The Mulberry Room in West Bottoms. Register here >>