Centurions NOW - May 10, 2021

May 10, 2021

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CENTURIONS APPLICATION DEADLINE - JUNE 1, 2021

The Centurions application deadline is right around the corner. There’s one more opportunity to attend a Centurions Information Session on Friday, May 14 from 12-1:15 p.m. If you know someone who would make an excellent Centurion, invite them to come learn how they can learn, serve, and lead. The application and more information about the Centurions Leadership Program can be found here.

FALL

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 the spring cohort 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:

May 17: Global Table TO GO
May 20: Veterans Community Project
May 20: Harvesters
May 22: Hopeprint KCK Garage Sale
May 22: Dylan’s Army Softball Tournament
May 24: Global Table TO GO
May 26: Harvesters
May 26: Girls on the Run 5k – Blue Valley Rec Team
May 27: Girls on the Run 5k – Blue Valley Rec Team
May 27: Girls on the Run 5k – Children’s Mercy Community Team

SPRING

IUC: FROM A TO B: THE STIGMA OF PUBLIC TRANSIT AND HOW TO GET KC ON BOARD

May 13, 2021
5:30-7 p.m.

The Streetcar. Electric buses. Bicycles lanes. Free bus fare! It’s hard to keep up with all the transportation headlines in the Metro these days. We have gathered the experts to talk about all of the exciting momentum around public transit, and how the public perception is changing. What effects does the Streetcar expansion have on development? Why are people hesitant to ride the bus? Are there any local cities that are bike-friendly? Who is addressing the conundrum of ‘the last mile’? We’ll address these questions and much more at this transit-oriented IUC! Register here >>

We highly encourage attendees to arrive by either bus, bike, or streetcar. You will receive an email with options on how you can get from work/home to the IUC location via public transit.

VIRTUAL HAPPY HOUR

May 18, 2021
5:30-6:30 p.m.
Join the Social Committee for a Virtual Social Hour. No agenda, share happy hour drink recommendations or just chat and connect with your fellow Centurions! Register here >>

LUC: JILL COCKSON

May 19, 2021
4-5:30 p.m.
Jill Cockson is the founder of Swordfish Toms, Drastic Measures, and Chartreuse Saloon in Kansas City, as well as The Other Room and Rabbit and Turtle Beverage in Lincoln, NE. Her focus on hospitality-driven environments has created destination cocktail lounges “for grown-ups” that harken back to the speakeasy traditions. Her skill behind the bar has inspired the cocktail landscape across the city, and her high-quality ice (made from KC municipal water) can be found in beverages all around town.

Learn more about Jill’s story and values-driven leadership style during an intimate, in-person conversation in Drastic Measures in Shawnee. Drinks are on your own and may be purchased during the event - Drastic Measures is cash only. Limited to the first 10 attendees. Register here >>

SPRING COHORT - REMINDER: SIGN UP TO ACCESS SERVICE PROJECTS ON VOLUNTEERMARK

Upcoming Projects In Need of Volunteers:

May 17: Global Table TO GO
May 20: Veterans Community Project
May 20: Harvesters
May 22: Hopeprint KCK Garage Sale
May 22: Dylan’s Army Softball Tournament
May 24: Global Table TO GO
May 26: Harvesters
May 26: Girls on the Run 5k – Blue Valley Rec Team
May 27: Girls on the Run 5k – Blue Valley Rec Team
May 27: Girls on the Run 5k – Children’s Mercy Community Team

ALUMNI

Stay tuned for more information around the Alumni Luncheon and the 2021-2022 Alumni Board.