Centurions NOW - June 10, 2019

REMINDER: GRADUATION THIS FRIDAY

On June 14, we’ll gather at Children’s Mercy Park to celebrate the important work that the 2nd years have accomplished and to look forward towards the leadership and service that the Centurions Leadership Program graduates will continue to bring to Kansas City for many years to come.  

2019 – 2020 LEGACY PROJECT SELECTION

It's time to select the fall legacy project for 2019-2020! After narrowing the field to three organizations, we will need help from the fall class of 2020 to select the organization with which we'll partner. A presentation of each finalist will precede a formal vote to select the organization on Monday, June 24 at 5:30 p.m. Refreshments provided. Register here >>

RIBBON CUTTING: LEGACY CELEBRATION AT COMMUNITY LINC

The dust has settled. The final clean? Complete. It’s the perfect time to experience the end result of incredibly generous community support and hundreds of hours of hard work by Centurions over the course of the past year!  Please join us for tours of renovated Children’s Center and the newly refreshed warehouse at Community LINC as we say ‘THANK YOU!’ to the individuals and corporate partners who made the project possible. We’ll see you there on Thursday, June 27 at 4 p.m. Register here >>

REMINDER: SIGN UP TO ACCESS SERVICE PROJECTS ON VOLUNTEERMARK

Beginning July 1, all volunteer opportunities will be open to both classes and are on a first-come, first- served basis. We will move 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:

• June 13: Legacy: Community LINC Final Clean + Staging

HAPPY HOUR AT TOP GOLF

Join your fellow Spring Centurions for a casual happy hour at the Overland Park location on June 11 at 6 p.m. We will provide bay rental for those who want to show off their skills, but non-golfers should still attend! Drinks will be on your own. Please join us for an incredible evening outside! Register here >>

LUC: TOM SACK

Join us at 11:30 a.m. on June 12 to learn from Dr. Tom Sack. Dr. Thomas M. Sack is responsible for all aspects of leading, managing, operating and developing MRIGlobal. Founded in Kansas City in 1944 as an independent contract research organization, MRIGlobal solves some of the world’s most challenging problems in the areas of national security, global health, and energy. Register here >>

30 AMERICANS

Let’s meet at the Nelson-Atkins Museum on June 13 at 3:45 p.m. for a special look at the exhibit: 30 Americans. Drawn from the acclaimed Rubell Family Collection, 30 Americans presents American experiences as told from the distinct perspectives of 30 African American artists including Jean-Michel Basquiat, Carrie Mae Weems, Kerry James Marshall, Mickalene Thomas, Rashid Johnson, Kara Walker, Hank Willis Thomas, and Kehinde Wiley. The project as a whole is a reflection of a deep collaboration between The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art and a dedicated community advisory group for whose valuable voices and contributions the museum is most grateful. Register here >>

IUC: THE FUTURE OF NEWS AND JOURNALISM IN AN UNCERTAIN MEDIA LANDSCAPE

As the media, news, and journalism landscape seems to constantly evolve, have you ever wondered, “in a decade, how will I get the news or what information will matter to our community?” Join us on Friday, June 14 at 8 a.m. for this year’s first Issues Up Close program where Centurions will visit with leaders in local media, journalism, and news to discuss these and other relevant topics. The conversation will be based loosely around the theme of the future of news and journalism. But Centurions and our guests will also explore the current state of media and what it means going forward.

Panelists include Chris Hernandez, Director of City Communications for Kansas City, Missouri; Steve Kraske, host of "Up to Date" on KCUR-FM, Professor at UMKC, and longtime Kansas City Star columnist; and Jay Senter, Editor and Publisher, Shawnee Mission Post. Register here >>

LUC: TERRY BASSHAM, PRESIDENT & CEO

Join us for our June 19 LUC with Terry Bassham at 11:30 a.m. at Evergy. Terry is president and chief executive officer of Evergy. Prior to his selection as president and chief executive officer of Evergy, Inc. Bassham served as chairman and chief executive officer of Great Plains Energy, Inc. and KCP&L from June 2012 through June 2018. Register here >>

CORRECTED DATE: FAMILY BBQ

We’ll see you at the Cross home on July 20 at 4 p.m. for a barbeque. Families are welcome, and more details are to come. 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 >>

REMINDER: SIGN UP TO ACCESS SERVICE PROJECTS ON VOLUNTEERMARK

Beginning July 1, all volunteer opportunities will be open to both classes and are on a first-come, first-served basis. We will move 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:

• June 11: Harvesters Sort & Pack
• June 11: Giving the Basics: Community Night
• June 15: KC Heart and Stroke Walk/4K
• June 15: Habitat for Humanity of KC ReStore
• June 16: Father’s Day Garden of Eating
• June 19: Turn the Page KC Summer Reading Splash
• June 22: Buzzed about Bees: Family Frolic
• June 24: WIN for KC Camp WIN
• June 25: WIN for KC Camp WIN
• June 26: WIN for KC Camp WIN
• June 27: WIN for KC Camp WIN
• June 27: Literacy KC
• June 29: Booms & Blooms
• July 5: Giving the Basics – PickUp Day
• July 9: Giving the Basics – Community Night
• July 9: Harvesters Sort & Pack
• July 13: Gleaning with After the Harvest
• July 14: Legacy – High Tunnel Erection

ANNUAL ALUMNI LUNCHEON

Join the Centurions Alumni Association on Wednesday, June 19 for our annual luncheon and meeting where we kick off the new membership year together and learn from a local leader. Enjoy a fantastic lunch at Grand Street Café and, of course, great networking with alumni. The graduating class of 2019 is also encouraged to attend.

Andy Rieger, founder and co-owner of J. Rieger Distillery, will share his story of reviving his family’s historic brand for a new generation of cocktail connoisseurs. He will also share news on the progress of the new distillery and event space located in the East Bottoms, and plans for further development in the area. Learn more about J. Rieger & Co. and register here >>