Centurions NOW - March 11, 2024

MARK YOUR CALENDARS!

Calling all first-years to attend the orientation Breakfast on Tuesday, March 19 from 7:30-9 a.m. in the KC Chamber Board Room to recap everything you learned at one of our information sessions or networking socials. Meet with your fellow classmates and learn everything you need to know from second-year Steering Committee members and Chamber staff. Headshots will be taken, so come picture ready!

Join us for our Pinnacle 2023-2024 Kickoff Social on Wednesday, March 27, from 5:30-7 p.m. at McCownGordon Construction. This will be the first opportunity for the Classes of 2024 and 2025 to meet and connect.

Retreat is April 10 -12 at Lied Lodge. A more formal agenda with details to follow.

REMINDER: SIGN UP TO ACCESS SERVICE PROJECTS ON VOLUNTEERMARK

There are several contact-free, small group, or outdoor volunteer opportunities that are now open and are on a first-come, first-served basis.

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:

• March 13 – Rose Brooks Food Pantry
• March 13 – Mock Interviews @ Goodwill
• March 23 – Liberty Half Marathon
• March 25 – I AM Leadership Institute
• March 27 – JA BizTown: Help Students Run a City
• April 6 – Rock The Parkway
• April 9 – Mock Interview Day: Park Hill School District
• April 10 – Dinner of Champions 2024: Kansas City

APEX SOCIAL LUNCH

Join your fellow Apex members for a casual lunch in honor of St. Patrick's Day on March 15 from 12-1:30 p.m. Please register online if you plan to attend so that your host, Sarah Hughes, can make sure to reserve enough table space. This is optional and lunch will be self-pay. Register here >>

LEADERSHIP UP CLOSE: CHELSEA LAUB

Chelsea Laub specializes in guiding people through effective communication, fostering connections, and developing relationships. Chelsea Laub is an Accredited Enneagram Practitioner, and she will explain the nine enneagram types and allow participants explore their personal enneagram type while also trying to understand others enneagram types. Register here >>

REMINDER: SIGN UP TO ACCESS SERVICE PROJECTS ON VOLUNTEERMARK

There are several contact-free, small group, or outdoor volunteer opportunities that are now open and are on a first-come, first-served basis.     

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:

• March 13 – Rose Brooks Food Pantry
• March 13 – Mock Interviews @ Goodwill
• March 23 – Liberty Half Marathon
• March 25 – I AM Leadership Institute
• March 27 – JA BizTown: Help Students Run a City
• April 6 – Rock The Parkway
• April 9 – Mock Interview Day: Park Hill School District
• April 10 – Dinner of Champions 2024: Kansas City

LEGACY PROJECT AT GROWING FUTURES EARLY EDUCATION CENTER

On April 20 current and alumni Centurions will come together to volunteer at Growing Futures Early Education Center. This non-profit organization provides quality early learning opportunities and family support services for children and families in the area. With programs for children ages 0-5, families have access to comprehensive support services including health and nutrition, mental health, parent education, and more. The Centurions will lend their time and skills to help support the children and families at Growing Futures, making a positive impact in their community by working on their outdoor playground. Register here >>