Centurions NOW - July 13, 2020

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Centurions

CENTURIONS 2020-2021 ALUMNI BOARD VOTE

Due to limitations on in-person gatherings, the Centurions Alumni Association is voting on the slate of 2020-2021 Alumni Board members virtually on July 15 at noon. Register here >>

Stay tuned for more information on the Annual Luncheon to be held at a later date.

FALL

RESCHEDULED - LUC: KEVIN KRAMER, BOK

August 13, 12 – 1 p.m.
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. Register here >>

REMINDER: SIGN UP TO ACCESS SERVICE PROJECTS ON VOLUNTEERMARK

There are several contact-free, small group, or virtual volunteer opportunities that are now open to both classes and are on a first-come, first-served basis. 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:

  • July 14: After the Harvest Gleaning
  • July 16: Harvesters
  • July 20: Big Brothers Big Sisters Strike Squad
  • August 7: Pantry Pickup Day
  • August 8: After the Harvest Gleaning
  • August 8: 30th Annual Kindest Kansas Citians Event

SPRING

MIXOLOGY WITH J. RIEGER & CO.

Please join us on Tuesday, July 14 for a Virtual Cocktail Class with J. Rieger & Co. Their Beverage Director, Andrew Olsen, will be leading a class on how to make the famous Horsefeather cocktail. 
 
We are going to start the evening with Kemet Coleman, local artist and creator of the Streetcar song “Get Out”, to perform and open the social at 5:15 pm. The cocktail class will be from 5:30-6:00 pm, and then we will move into Zoom breakout rooms for small group cocktail making and socializing from 6-7 pm. You can purchase a J. Rieger & Co. Horsefeather kit online for curbside pickup at your 
convenience here. Be sure to go under the section "Retail Liquor To Go" and select the Horsefeather Cocktail kit. Each kit makes approximately 3 drinks. Feel free to also source the ingredients on your own! Register here >>

THE LATEST AND GREATEST FROM YOUR COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP COMMITTEE

Even during a pandemic, the Spring Community Leadership Committee is committed to providing access and insight. We're coming up with creative ways for you to engage with regional leaders and to learn more about yourself as a leader— including a biweekly personality or development quiz. Share your results, get to know your fellow Spring classmates, and join the conversation! Check out Learn.Serve.Lead page.

A COFFEE CHAT ON MEDICAID

July 28, 8:30-9:30 am
Please join us on Tuesday, July 28 for a “Coffee Chat on Medicaid” at 8:30am. For our first “Issues Up Close,” we will be hearing from a Panel of experts who will help us better understand Medicaid, the implications of the August 4 vote for Medicaid Expansion in Missouri, as well as how this health coverage impacts our communities in both Missouri and Kansas. Register here >>

RESCHEDULED - LUC: KEVIN KRAMER, BOK

August 13, 12 – 1 p.m.
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. Register here >>

REMINDER: SIGN UP TO ACCESS SERVICE PROJECTS ON VOLUNTEERMARK

There are several contact-free, small group, or virtual volunteer opportunities that are now open to both classes and are on a first-come, first-served basis. 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:

  • July 14: After the Harvest Gleaning
  • July 16: Harvesters
  • July 20: Big Brothers Big Sisters Strike Squad
  • August 7: Pantry Pickup Day
  • August 8: After the Harvest Gleaning
  • August 8: 30th Annual Kindest Kansas Citians Event

ALUMNI

CENTURIONS 2020-2021 ALUMNI BOARD VOTE

Due to limitations on in-person gatherings, the Centurions Alumni Association is voting on the slate of 2020-2021 Alumni Board members virtually. 

Stay tuned for more information on the Annual Luncheon to be held at a later date.