Centurions NOW - July 27, 2020
Jul 27, 2020
CENTURIONS ALUMNI WELCOME NEW BOARD
The Centurions Alumni gathered to vote on the 2020-2021 Alumni Board, below. Jennifer Matney, 2019-2020 Alumni Board President, shared a recap of the year and Jon Hile, 2020-2021 Alumni Board President discussed what Alumni have to look forward to this year. Stay tuned for more information on the Alumni Luncheon.
President:
- Jon Hile, Class of 2012
Past-President:
- Jennifer Matney, Class of 2016
Past Active Steering Committee Chair (Fall):
- Jennifer Vitela, Class of 2020
Past Active Steering Committee Chair (Spring):
- Leanne Breiby, Class of 2020
President-Elect:
- Tanesha Ford, Class of 2016
Secretary:
- Kate Migneron, Class of 2012
Treasurer:
- Lathem Scott, Class of 2017
Alumni Liaison:
- Emily Darling, Spring Class of 2021
- Marissa Starke, Fall Class of 2021
Civic Initiatives Co-Chairs:
- Merrell R. Bennekin, Class of 2007
- Paul Fogel, Class of 2005
- Bonnie Limbird, Class of 2012
Legacy Fundraiser Co-Chairs:
- Leslie Dickerson, Class of 2018
- Angie Grant, Class of 2018
- Michelle Novak Innes, Class of 2001
Membership Co-Chairs:
- Estuardo Garcia, Class of 2019
- Lisa Shaw, Class of 2000
Marketing Co-Chairs:
- Austin Bickford, Class of 2017
- Ashley Renfrew, Class of 2020
Projects Co-Chairs:
- Gretchen FitzGerald, Class of 2017
- Kamera Meaney, Class of 2020
Social Co-Chairs:
- Theresa Garza, Class of 2019
- Frank White III, Class of 2019
- Nikki Romolo, Class of 2020
FALL
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:
- August 7: Pantry Pickup Day
- August 8: After the Harvest Gleaning
- August 8: KVC Niles Garden Maintenance
- August 8: KC Restore
- August 8: 30th Annual Kindest Kansas Citians Event
- August 9: Tour de Bier KC
- August 15: After the Harvest – Gleaning
- August 15: KVC Niles Garden Maintenance
SPRING
A COFFEE CHAT ON MEDICAID
July 28, 8:30-9:30 a.m.
Please join us on Tuesday, July 28 for a “Coffee Chat on Medicaid” at 8:30 a.m. 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 >>
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.
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:
- August 7: Pantry Pickup Day
- August 8: After the Harvest Gleaning
- August 8: KVC Niles Garden Maintenance
- August 8: KC Restore
- August 8: 30th Annual Kindest Kansas Citians Event
- August 9: Tour de Bier KC
- August 15: After the Harvest – Gleaning
- August 15: KVC Niles Garden Maintenance