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WISHING YOU A JOYFUL HOLIDAY SEASON AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR!

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CENTURIONS INFORMATION SESSIONS

Do you know someone who would make an excellent Centurion? Have them join us at our last (!!) Centurions Information Session of this recruiting season on Thursday, January 16, 2020, in the KC Chamber Board Room, at 8:00 a.m. Register here >>

The Centurions application is now open and is due February 1, 2020. The application and more information about the Centurions Leadership Program can be found here.

CENTURIONS APPLICATION WORKSHOP

Do some of your Centurions recruits have questions about the application? We’re hosting an application workshop on January 28 as an opportunity to review Centurions hopefuls’ application with an active Centurion prior to submission. Register here >>

The Centurions application is now open and is due February 1, 2020. The application and more information about the Centurions Leadership Program can be found here.

LUC: PETER VERMES

Join us for the January Leadership Up Close with Peter Vermes, Head Coach and Manager for Sporting Kansas City! Vermes is currently the longest tenured head coach in MLS and has won four major trophies as a manager, the second most of all active coaches in MLS. He is the first coach in club history to lead Sporting KC to eight straight postseason appearances, as well as the only person to ever win the MLS Cup as both a player and a coach with the same team. This LUC takes place at Pinnacle National Development Center on January 8 at 9 a.m. Register here >>

LUC: KEVIN KRAMER

Kevin Kramer is Market CEO of BOK Financial, one of the largest bank holding companies in the U.S. As market CEO, he has direct responsibility for coordinating delivery of all banking services provided through BOK Financial’s Kansas and Missouri commercial, wealth management, Food and Commodities and consumer business units. This LUC takes place at BOK Financial on January 17 at 12 p.m. Register here >>

NONPROFIT BOARD BASICS

Many Centurions serve or plan to serve on a board to have a substantial and ongoing impact in our community. Board service is also an effective way to grow your professional network and develop leadership skills.

Set yourself up for success! This is your chance to get the answers to all the questions you have, and some you didn’t even know you had, about serving on a nonprofit board. Luann Feehan, President & CEO of Nonprofit Connect, will explore the basics, challenges and trends of board service. Luann is a Certified BoardSource Governance Trainer and experienced nonprofit board member. This event takes place at Nonprofit Connect on April 21 at 8 a.m. 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:

January 3: Pantry Pickup Day
January 7: Genesis Tutoring
January 11: HopeBUILDERS
January 11: Battle of the Bean 5k
January 14: Genesis Tutoring
January 21: Genesis Tutoring
January 26: Groundhog Run 2020
January 28: Genesis Tutoring

SPRING

REMINDER! INVITE YOUR EXECUTIVES TO THE 2nd YEAR 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 are continuing the tradition again this year on Wednesday, January 8, 2020 in the KC Chamber Boardroom (Union Station, first floor).

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: KEVIN KRAMER

CENTURIONS INFORMATION SESSIONS

The Centurions application is now open and is due February 1, 2020. The application and more information about the Centurions Leadership Program can be found here.

CENTURIONS APPLICATION WORKSHOP

The Centurions application is now open and is due February 1, 2020. The application and more information about the Centurions Leadership Program can be found here.

BY INVITATION, CLUB 40 CELEBRATION

Celebrate all of the time spent by Centurions generously SERVING the community in so many ways! This event recognizes those that have exceeded 40 hours of service this year or have an upcoming volunteer shift that will push you across the 40 hour mark, just in time for the celebration! Invitations will be sent in early January to those who meet the 40 hour requirement. If you hit 40 hours, make sure to hold January 21 at 6 p.m. in your calendar! Register here >>

CENTURIONS GRADUATION

Thursday, January 30
6:30 – 9:30 p.m.

They’ve learned, they’ve served and they’ve led. Now, join us as they graduate! The Social Committee cordially invites you to gather with your fellow Centurions and their guests as we celebrate the important work that the Second Years have achieved during their time with us. We’ll also announce the winners of three big honors—Centurion of the Year, Outstanding First Year and Taskforce of the Year. Both classes of the Spring Cohort are encouraged to attend this “year-end” wrap party, and each Active is welcome to bring one guest. Business casual/cocktail attire is recommended and beverages/bites will be served. This event is open to all Spring Actives and their guests. Cheers! Register here >>

REMINDER: SIGN UP TO ACCESS SERVICE PROJECTS ON VOLUNTEERMARK

Upcoming Projects In Need of Volunteers:

January 3: Pantry Pickup Day
January 7: Genesis Tutoring
January 11: HopeBUILDERS
January 11: Battle of the Bean 5k
January 14: Genesis Tutoring
January 21: Genesis Tutoring
January 26: Groundhog Run 2020
January 28: Genesis Tutoring

ALUMNI

CENTURIONS INFORMATION SESSIONS

The Centurions application is now open and is due February 1, 2020. The application and more information about the Centurions Leadership Program can be found here.

CENTURIONS APPLICATION WORKSHOP

The Centurions application is now open and is due February 1, 2020. The application and more information about the Centurions Leadership Program can be found here.