Centurions NOW - March 11, 2019

Mar 11, 2019

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THIS WEDNESDAY: PRE-K FOR KC INFORMATION SESSION (ACTIVES AND ALUMNI)

Recently, the Chamber board voted to endorse the Mayor’s Pre-K for KC ballot initiative to expand early childhood education for children in Kansas City. The 3/8 cent sales tax will be on the April ballot in KCMO. The Chamber, as it has with previous initiatives like Better KCI, would like to engage the Centurions actives on the topic and offer those that would like to be involved the opportunity to participate in larger Chamber efforts with the campaign. Centurions who are passionate about supporting this initiative will be called upon to step up and help in a variety of ways.

Please join us for a continental breakfast at 8:00 a.m. in the World Trade Center Conference Room for an information session on the Pre-K for KC initiative. Joe Reardon and Scott Hall will present on the importance of the issue, the details of the plan, as well as why and how we ended up with this specific proposal. They will be also be available to answer questions about the initiative. Register here >>

FALL

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! Jennifer Matney, Class of 2016, will lead the 2019-2020 Alumni Board as President. The board meets one hour per month and plans civic panels, projects and social events for alumni. Contact Lindsay Jarquio if you are interested in joining the board. Sincere thanks to Jennifer Kraenzle, current alumni board president, and the entire 2018-2019 board for your leadership.

NOMINATIONS ARE OPEN FOR THE 2019 BERNARD POWELL AWARD

Each Spring, Centurions hold an Awards Reception honoring leaders who have had an impact on the community with the Bernard Powell Award. This year we are celebrating recipients of these distinguished awards at the Annual Alumni Luncheon, and in the meantime, please nominate using the link below!

More about the Bernard Powell Award: Since 1980, Centurions Leadership Program has, in Bernard Powell’s memory, recognized alumni who demonstrate outstanding leadership, deep commitment to service and clear passion for the improvement of the Greater Kansas City area. The recipient is selected by a committee of those who previously received the award.

To submit a nominee for this year's the Bernard Powell Award, please click on the link below. Please submit your nominations by Monday, April 1.

NOMINATE:

Bernard Powell Award Nomination Form>>

BIG 12 HAPPY HOUR

Join us at Homeslice Pizza and Pints on March 13 to kickoff the Big 12 tournament! We will gather at 4:30 to enjoy some beverages and light snacks as the afternoon games kickoff. Swing by on your way to the Sprint Center, stick around to enjoy some friendly competition and fill out your bracket! Register here >>

LEADERSHIP UP CLOSE: SHARICE DAVIDS

Join us on March 20 to hear from our region’s newest Congresswoman, Representative Sharice Davids. Rep. Davids will provide an update on her first few months in D.C. and talk about her priorities and goals in representing Kansas’ third congressional district. We’ll have plenty of time for conversation and questions during this interactive forum. Space is limited, so sign up today! Register here >>

LUNCH AND LEARN: THE BUSINESS CASE FOR DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

Join us on March 26 for this Lunch and Learn on the business case for diversity and inclusion and best practices in D&I for your company. This conversation will feature Nicole Jacobs-Silvey, founder of Connection Coach KC. Register here >>

ISSUES UP CLOSE: PRE-K FOR KC CANDID CONVERSATIONS

Please join us for breakfast on Thursday March 28 from 8-9:30 a.m. for a candid conversation on the Pre-K for KC ballot issue coming up in April. Kansas City, Missouri voters will decide on a proposed 3/8th cents sales tax that would fund Pre-K expansion in the city.

You will hear from voices on both sides of the issue including Kansas City Mayor Sly James and Pre-K educator and Executive Director of Emmanuel Family Care Center, Deborah Mann.

Space is limited and we expect this IUC to fill up quickly, so reserve your spot today! Breakfast and coffee will be served. Register here >>

MAKE-UP DATE - LEADERSHIP UP CLOSE: POLICY AND ADVOCACY EDITION

Policy and advocacy work has become an important part of civic engagement and service to the community. Join Jessica Hembree and Scott Hall for a discussion of actionable policy change strategies and tactics in a hands-on advocacy workshop. Jessica Hembree is the founder of Platform Civic Strategies and has twenty years of experience in policy change, including ten years as Policy Director at a regional health foundation. Scott Hall is the Senior Vice President, Civic and Community Initiatives at the KC Chamber of Commerce. Together, Jessica and Scott were instrumental in the adoption of Tobacco 21 in over 2 dozen Kansas City area communities. From starting new advocacy organizations to researching complex issues to developing model policies, Jessica and Scott are key leaders in nonprofit policy and civic change in the region.Register here >>

GRADUATION

You and a guest are cordially invited to join us on June 14 from 6-10 p.m. to celebrate your hard work and dedication in the Centurions Leadership Program. We will be announcing the recipients of our coveted awards—Task Force of the Year, Outstanding First Year, and Centurion of the Year. Register here >>

REMINDER: SIGN UP TO ACCESS SERVICE PROJECTS ON VOLUNTEERMARK (FALL START)

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.

Fall Start – Upcoming Projects In Need of Volunteers:

March 18: Fall Uplift March
March 21: The Single MOM KC Spring Fling Ticket Mania
March 22: KC STEM Alliance/FIRST | FIRST Robotics Competition
March 23: JAG-K (“Jobs for American Graduates – Kansas”) Career Development Conference
March 23: Downtown Outreach
March 30: The Coterie Theater 40 Years Forward Gala
April 2: PREP KC Career Jumping
April 3: Phoenix Family Reading Lab
April 11: Brew for Books – The Family Conservancy
April 13: Downtown Outreach

SPRING

MARK YOUR CALENDARS!

Join us Tuesday, March 19, at Lifted Spirits from 5-7 p.m. for the Spring Centurions Kickoff Social. This will be the first opportunity for the Classes of 2020 and 2021 to meet. Second years, if you are looking to retake your headshot, this is your chance!

Retreat is April 24-26 at the Elms Hotel and Spa in Excelsior Springs, MO. A more formal agenda with specific times will follow.

Steering meetings are held the third Thursday of every month. Committee reports take place from 4-5 p.m., and Task Force updates are from approximately 5-7 p.m. Please communicate with your Co-Chairs to ensure at least one Chair is present, if not everyone in your Committee/Task Force is available to attend.

Task Forces are held the fourth Friday of each month. Please note that the Benchmarking Trip will take place October 16-18, 2019.

Check out all the upcoming events on the Centurions online calendar and be sure to look for “Spring Start.”

NOMINATIONS ARE OPEN FOR THE 2019 BERNARD POWELL AWARD

More about the Bernard Powell Award: Since 1980, Centurions Leadership Program has, in Bernard Powell’s memory, recognized alumni who demonstrate outstanding leadership, deep commitment to service and clear passion for the improvement of the Greater Kansas City area. The recipient is selected by a committee of those who previously received the award.

To submit a nominee for this year's the Bernard Powell Award, please click on the link below. Please submit your nominations by Monday, April 1.

NOMINATE:

Bernard Powell Award Nomination Form>>

ISSUES UP CLOSE: PRE-K FOR KC CANDID CONVERSATIONS

You will hear from voices on both sides of the issue including Kansas City Mayor Sly James and Pre-K educator and Executive Director of Emmanuel Family Care Center, Deborah Mann.

Space is limited and we expect this IUC to fill up quickly, so reserve your spot today! Breakfast and coffee will be served. Register here >>

ALUMNI

NOMINATIONS ARE OPEN FOR THE 2019 BERNARD POWELL

To submit a nominee for this year's the Bernard Powell Award, please click on the link below. Please submit your nominations by Monday, April 1.

NOMINATE:

Bernard Powell Award Nomination Form>>

ROYALS KICKOFF BREAKFAST SOCIAL

We’re doing something a little different to kick off Royals Opening Day this year. In lieu of getting up at the crack of dawn, we want to see you at Spokes Café on March 28 from 7:30 to 9:00 a.m. for brunch. The Alumni Board will be providing a burrito and bloody Mary bar until we run out of food and drink. If you’re so inclined, please feel free to make a donation to Legacy while you’re catching up with old friends. We may even have some raffle items. Please also consider picking up a flag or newspaper from the amazing volunteers who will still be working the street corners to benefit the Rotary Youth Camp.

ISSUES UP CLOSE: PRE-K FOR KC CANDID CONVERSATIONS

You will hear from voices on both sides of the issue including Kansas City Mayor Sly James and Pre-K educator and Executive Director of Emmanuel Family Care Center, Deborah Mann.

Space is limited and we expect this IUC to fill up quickly, so reserve your spot today! Breakfast and coffee will be served. Register here >>