Centurions NOW - August 29, 2022

Aug 29, 2022

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Centurions

NEW CENTURIONS APPLICATION DEADLINES!

The Apex and Pinnacle cohorts recently decided to slightly shift their application deadlines to give more time between the application deadlines. The new application deadlines are January 15 and June 15. Recruitment for the January deadline is happening now, and the first information session will be September 21 at Tom’s Town Distilling Co.

PINNACLE

KC SCAVENGER HUNT

September 1, 2022
4-6:30 p.m.
Sweet summer is coming to a close. What better excuse to have some good, clean fun?! If you are up for bonding, exploring our great city and a little healthy competition then keep reading. This will be a scavenger hunt with several stops (pending number of people who sign up) along the streetcar line from Crossroads to the River Market. We will begin and end at Union Station. Please RSVP - We will need to create teams ahead of time. Don't be late...the race will begin promptly at 4:30. Bring a cell phone, comfy shoes, and some KC, MO smarts. Register here >>

LUC: DR. MARVIA JONES

September 16, 2022
8:30-10:00 a.m.
Reinventing Government Administration. Dr. Marvia Jones has been working in the field of Public Health for 15 years with a special interest in violence prevention and health policy, both of which were honed during her time at the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. While at the CDC, she evaluated the effectiveness of prevention tools provided to state and local health departments. In the Policy Office, she developed recommendations for public health best practices, such as the credentialing of community health workers. Before joining KCHD in 2019, Dr. Jones directed programs, policy development, and evaluation at Communities Creating Opportunities.

After two years of focusing on the COVID-19 pandemic, Kansas City’s newly appointed health department director, Marvia Jones, wants the agency to focus on violence prevention as a key agency goal. Before joining the health department, Jones worked in public health and focused on that issue. She also spent time at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Overall, the Kansas City Health Department employs approximately 200 employees dedicated to public health efforts for our city. Register here >>
 

REMINDER: SIGN UP TO ACCESS SERVICE PROJECTS ON VOLUNTEERMARK

There are several volunteer opportunities that are open and are on a first-come, first-served basis.

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:

  • September 1 – Royals Charities Queens of the Diamond
  • September 2 – Pantry Pickup Day
  • September 8 – Savor the Flavors
  • September 9 – Legacy Project
  • September 9 – Red Friday
  • September 9 – Fabric Grab Event Set-Up
  • September 10 – FOX4 Love Fund for Children – Family Fun Run
  • September 10 – Independence Uncorked
  • September 10 – Dance in the Park
  • September 10 – Fabric Grab Event
  • September 12 – HappyBottoms Diaper Bowl II
  • September 14 – Career Jumping at Allen Village Charter School
  • September 16 – Project Sankofa Speakers Program
  • September 17 – Literacy KC Classic
  • September 17 – Library Lets Loose
  • September 18 – Dig In
  • September 22 – Legacy Project

APEX

KICKOFF SOCIAL

August 31, 2022
5:30-7:00 p.m.
Join us for our Apex 2022-2023 Kickoff event! This will be the first opportunity for the Classes of 2023 and 2024 to meet and connect. 

REMINDER: SIGN UP TO ACCESS SERVICE PROJECTS ON VOLUNTEERMARK

There are several contact-free, small group, or outdoor volunteer opportunities that are now open and are on a first-come, first-served basis.

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:

  • September 1 – Royals Charities Queens of the Diamond
  • September 2 – Pantry Pickup Day
  • September 8 – Savor the Flavors
  • September 9 – Red Friday
  • September 9 – Fabric Grab Event Set-Up
  • September 10 – FOX4 Love Fund for Children – Family Fun Run
  • September 10 – Independence Uncorked
  • September 10 – Dance in the Park
  • September 10 – Fabric Grab Event
  • September 16 – Project Sankofa Speakers Program
  • September 17 – Literacy KC Classic
  • September 17 – Library Lets Loose
  • September 18 – Dig In