Centurions NOW - June 8, 2020

FALL STEERING ELECTIONS

Tuesday, June 9, 8:30 - 9:30 a.m.
On June 9 (the original Wild Card Task Force date) from 8:30-9:30, First Years will participate in the selection of next year’s Steering Committee. This election will take place via Zoom. Whether you are running for Steering or joining to participate in the vote, please join via your computer or the Zoom app on your phone. When testing this, the process didn’t work with those that called-in on their phones. Please see the calendar invite from Lindsay to call in.

2020-2021 LEGACY PROJECT SELECTION

Friday, June 12, 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
It's time to select the spring legacy project for 2020-2021! After interviewing and narrowing the field of applicants down to four finalists, we will need help from the fall class of 2021 to select the organization with which we'll partner. A presentation of each finalist will precede a formal vote to select the organization. Register here >>

ONLINE: CENTURIONS INFORMATION SESSIONS

Do you know someone who would make an excellent Centurion? Have them join us at the upcoming Centurions Application Workshop.

• New virtual Information Session –
  • Tuesday, June 16, 2020 from 12:00-1:00 p.m. Register here >>
     
• Virtual Centurions Application Workshop on Tuesday, June 23, 2020 from 4:00-5:00 p.m. The virtual Centurions Application Workshop will start with a brief overview of the Centurions program. From there, each candidate will be sent to virtual breakout sessions, where they will be paired up with an active Centurion. This time can be used to review applications, provide feedback and ask questions. Register here >>

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

UPDATED CENTURIONS CANDIDATE INTERVIEW SIGN UPS – READ CAREFULLY

Due to changes to the Centurions program to accommodate the extraordinary circumstances caused by COVID-19, including extending the application deadline to July 1, Centurions candidate interviews will now take place July 6-17. If you had previously signed up to interview during the original interview timeframe, please disregard the June 8-19 interview dates as nothing further is needed. Interviewer spaces have been reduced and limited spots are available. In the event of in-person interviews, this minimizes the number of people gathering and allows for social distancing. Additional details will be emailed out closer to the time of interviews, including Zoom information and interview protocol if we move to virtual interviews. These details will be sent to all interviewers in your group and will include required questions, instructions on parking, arrival time, and conference room (or Zoom) information, as well as more specific information about applicants you will be interviewing.

Be prepared to interview as few as one or as many as five applicants during your selected time slot and stick around following the completion of interviews to debrief with KC Chamber staff. If you need to cancel at any time, please provide at least one week's notice so that we can replace your spot with another interviewer. Don’t forget to hold your time on your calendar.

Ready to sign-up? There are limited timeslots available for actives so sign-up for ONE slot as soon as you can here >> Interview slots are limited, and once all fall actives have been given the opportunity to sign-up to interview, any remaining timeslots will be open for people to take multiple shifts. If you are a graduating second-year, please still sign up under “Active.”

CRUCIAL CONVERSATIONS

Please join us on Friday, June 12 from 12-1 as we come together as a cohort to share and support each other through these challenging times. The weight of the world is especially heavy, with the death of George Floyd among other horrific acts of blatant racism in America. This time is not meant to solution, but to allow ourselves to feel, and be supported by this incredible community. We want you to know that your fellow Centurions see you, hear you, and stand with you. Register here >>

KANSAS CITY LANDMARKS SCAVENGER HUNT

Let’s see how well you know your way around KC! Team up with your pod to complete a ‘selfie’ scavenger hunt covering various landmarks and neighborhoods throughout the metro. Prizes will be awarded at retreat! #KCLandmarksScavengerHunt #CenturionsKC

Check your email for more details!

MARK YOUR CALENDARS - RETREAT RESCHEDULED FOR JUNE 24-26

Exciting news! Rain or shine, virtual or in-person, the show must go on. We have confirmed that the Spring Cohort will kick off this year on Wednesday, June 24 through Friday, June 26.

In times of great change it takes great leaders to show the way. We, Centurions, have the unique opportunity to demonstrate how to lead in our communities through unprecedented times. As we look ahead to the next year, the only certainty that we have is that we will continue to experience tremendous change in our work lives, home lives and social lives in the months to come. Therefore, we (your retreat planning committee) are taking a whole new approach to the classic Centurions Retreat and creating a virtual experience you won’t forget. While we’re sad to miss our time at The Elms, we guarantee to make retreat meaningful, memorable and keeping in the traditions of the program in a radical new format!

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 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 our Learn.Serve.Lead page.

ONLINE: CENTURIONS INFORMATION SESSIONS

Do you know someone who would make an excellent Centurion? Have them join us at the upcoming Centurions Application Workshop.

• New virtual Information Session –
  • Tuesday, June 16, 2020 from 12:00-1:00 p.m. Register here >>
     
• Virtual Centurions Application Workshop on Tuesday, June 23, 2020 from 4:00-5:00 p.m. The virtual Centurions Application Workshop will start with a brief overview of the Centurions program. From there, each candidate will be sent to virtual breakout sessions, where they will be paired up with an active Centurion. This time can be used to review applications, provide feedback and ask questions. Register here >>

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

CALL FOR CENTURIONS ALUMNI BOARD MEMBERS!

The Centurions Alumni Board will soon be kicking off a brand-new year, and we're looking for a few new board members!  Jon Hile, Class of 2012, will lead the 2020-2021 Alumni Board as President. The board meets one hour per month and plans civic panels, projects and social events for alumni. We are currently filling Centurions Alumni Board positions for the 2020-2021 program year. If you are interested, please complete this brief application here. Sincere thanks to Jennifer Matney, current alumni board president, and the entire 2019-2020 board for your leadership.

ONLINE: CENTURIONS INFORMATION SESSIONS

Do you know someone who would make an excellent Centurion? Have them join us at the upcoming Centurions Application Workshop.

• New virtual Information Session –
  • Tuesday, June 16, 2020 from 12:00-1:00 p.m. Register here >>
     
• Virtual Centurions Application Workshop on Tuesday, June 23, 2020 from 4:00-5:00 p.m. The virtual Centurions Application Workshop will start with a brief overview of the Centurions program. From there, each candidate will be sent to virtual breakout sessions, where they will be paired up with an active Centurion. This time can be used to review applications, provide feedback and ask questions. Register here >>

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

UPDATED CENTURIONS CANDIDATE INTERVIEW SIGN UPS – READ CAREFULLY

Due to changes to the Centurions program to accommodate the extraordinary circumstances caused by COVID-19, including extending the application deadline to July 1, Centurions candidate interviews will now take place July 6-17. If you had previously signed up to interview during the original interview timeframe, please disregard the June 8-19 interview dates as nothing further is needed. Interviewer spaces have been reduced and limited spots are available. In the event of in-person interviews, this minimizes the number of people gathering and allows for social distancing. Additional details will be emailed out closer to the time of interviews, including Zoom information and interview protocol if we move to virtual interviews. These details will be sent to all interviewers in your group and will include required questions, instructions on parking, arrival time, and conference room (or Zoom) information, as well as more specific information about applicants you will be interviewing.

Be prepared to interview as few as one or as many as five applicants during your selected time slot and stick around following the completion of interviews to debrief with KC Chamber staff. If you need to cancel at any time, please provide at least one week's notice so that we can replace your spot with another interviewer. Don’t forget to hold your time on your calendar.

Ready to sign-up? There are limited timeslots available for actives so sign-up for ONE slot as soon as you can here >>