Centurions NOW - November 18, 2019

Nov 18, 2019

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CENTURIONS ACTIVES + ALUMNI HOLIDAY MIXER

Feeling festive? Join us for the annual Centurions holiday mixer on Tuesday, December 10 from 5:30-7:30 p.m., bringing together all Actives and Alumni for a jolly good time. We’ll toast the season and celebrate another year of Centurions at the brand new Rabbit hOle located at 919 E 14th Ave, North Kansas City, MO 64116. Registration is required to attend. Register here >>

FALL

CENTURIONS INFORMATION SESSIONS

Do you know someone who would make an excellent Centurion? Have them join us at an upcoming Centurions Information Session:

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

LUC: DR. DRED SCOTT

Dr. Dred Scott is a Kansas City native who brings a wealth of education and program experience to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Kansas City. His vision, passion and experience in supporting youth are a great match for our kids, Clubs and staff.

  • More than a 20-year career devoted to serving children and youth with a passion for serving youth from disadvantaged circumstances.
  • Former teacher, principal, executive director and, most recently, Deputy Superintendent of the Independence (MO) School District (ISD).
  • Demonstrates a high level of civic engagement through current service on the Truman Medical Center Board of Trustees, the Drumm Farm Center for Children Board of Directors and through past service on the Jackson County Children’s Community Services Fund Board of Directors, and the Community Services League Board of Directors.

This event occurs on November 20 from 3:30- 5 p.m. Register here >>

CENTURIONS HOLIDAY MIXER

Feeling festive? Join us for the annual Centurions holiday mixer on Tuesday, December 10 from 5:30-7:30 p.m., bringing together all Actives and Alumni for a jolly good time. We’ll toast the season and celebrate another year of Centurions at the brand new Rabbit hOle located at 919 E 14th Ave, North Kansas City, MO 64116. Registration is required to attend. Register here >>

LUC: RETHINKING THE COMMUNITY ROLE OF ART MUSEUMS TO BROADEN INCLUSION

Saralyn Hardy, the Marilyn Stokstad Director of the Spencer Museum of Art on Kansas University’s campus, will moderate a conversation with Casey Claps, Manager of Strategy & Planning at the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art. Casey has been the primary force and mind behind many of the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art’s recent and brilliant initiatives: Art Mini-Golf, the purchase and preservation of the Tivoli Cinema, Thou Mayest Coffee (formerly Quay Coffee) in the Bloch Building. These efforts have reoriented the Nelson-Atkins’ relationship to the community. By broadening the ways in which the Nelson-Atkins interacts with the community, Casey has broadened the inclusion and community-ownership of the Nelson-Atkins. Casey’s continued work at the Nelson-Atkins is redefining the role we see for an art museum in our community. This LUC occurs on December 12 at 5 p.m. To learn more, follow the link to register here >>

REMINDER: SIGN UP TO ACCESS SERVICE PROJECTS ON VOLUNTEERMARK

All volunteer opportunities are now open to both classes and are on a first-come, first-served basis. We have moved 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:

  • November 20: NOVELDAY 2019 at Global Entrepreneurship Week
  • November 20: School of Economics at UMB
  • November 21: Literacy KC
  • November 23: Downtown Outreach 
  • November 24: Jewish Community Relations
  • November 25: Mentoring Kids through Learning Club
  • December 1: Giving the Basics – PickUp Day
  • December 1: Cornerstones of Care Spirit Gala 2019
  • December 2: The Lykins Project – Trash Clean Up
  • December 2: Legacy Project at Happy Bottoms
  • December 3: Hope on the Hill 5K
  • December 3: Tiny Tim Holiday Fantasy
  • December 3: Legacy Project at Happy Bottoms
  • December 4: Mentoring Kids through Learning Club
  • December 5: Genesis Tutoring
  • December 6: Happy Bottoms

SPRING

SECOND YEAR EXECUTIVE BREAKFAST – SURVEY DUE 11/21

In 2016 we started hosting a breakfast for our graduating Centurions and their executives. At this breakfast, 2nd year Steering members will present your accomplishments over the last two years (Legacy project, task force topics, leaders you’ve heard from, etc.). We received really great feedback, so we are continuing the tradition again this year on Wednesday, January 8, 2020 in the KC Chamber Boardroom (Union Station, first floor).

Next steps: We would like to mail formal invitations to your CEO, Supervisor, and/or a Board member within the next few weeks, but we need your help! We understand that your leadership may have changed since you started the program, and we want to make sure we are sending invitations to the right people.

Even if you cannot attend, we still encourage you to invite your executives. This is their opportunity to see all the hard work you have put into the program over the last two years. Your executive will be confident their investment in the program will return a more engaged, educated, thoughtful, and connected leader. If your executives cannot attend, but you can, that’s great too!

LUC: DR. DRED SCOTT

Dr. Dred Scott is a Kansas City native who brings a wealth of education and program experience to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Kansas City. His vision, passion and experience in supporting youth are a great match for our kids, Clubs and staff.

  • More than a 20-year career devoted to serving children and youth with a passion for serving youth from disadvantaged circumstances.
  • Former teacher, principal, executive director and, most recently, Deputy Superintendent of the Independence (MO) School District (ISD).
  • Demonstrates a high level of civic engagement through current service on the Truman Medical Center Board of Trustees, the Drumm Farm Center for Children Board of Directors and through past service on the Jackson County Children’s Community Services Fund Board of Directors, and the Community Services League Board of Directors.

This event occurs on November 20 from 3:30- 5 p.m. Register here >>

CENTURIONS HOLIDAY MIXER

Feeling festive? Join us for the annual Centurions holiday mixer on Tuesday, December 10 from 5:30-7:30 p.m., bringing together all Actives and Alumni for a jolly good time. We’ll toast the season and celebrate another year of Centurions at the brand new Rabbit hOle located at 919 E 14th Ave, North Kansas City, MO 64116. Registration is required to attend. Register here >>

LEGACY PROJECT SELECTION HAPPY HOUR

It's time to select the spring legacy project for 2020-2021! After interviewing and narrowing the field of 20 applicants down to the 2-4 finalists, we will need help from the spring 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 on November 21 at 5 p.m. Light snacks and beverages provided. Register here >>

IUC: THE MAKER MARKETPLACE AND HOW ENTREPRENEURS ARE REMAKING KANSAS CITY’S ECONOMY

During the Spring Cohort’s Benchmarking Trip to Portland, Oregon, Centurions were exposed to Portland’s rich maker and entrepreneurial culture. Back here at home, Centurions can experience how local makers, artisans, and entrepreneurs are remaking our city’s economy. Made in KC has been at the epicenter of KC’s maker explosion, not to mention they have their own local entrepreneurial success story to share. On November 19 at 5 p.m., Centurions will have the opportunity to discuss what KC consumers are buying, how makers scale their small batch wares and bring them to market, and why it’s important to shop local. After the discussion, Centurions are encouraged to beat the Black Friday crowds and get a head start on their holiday shopping by supporting our local entrepreneurs and makers! Register here >>

FUNKY & FESTIVE: HOLIDAY HIGH-JINX

Before turning the page to 2020, let's flash back and toast the holidays in high, tacky fashion. Our final social of 2019 will include festive libations at Lew’s Bar & Grill before we depart for a local hot spot that’s sure to be funky. Come dressed to impress in your jolly holiday best, be it a tacky sweater or Christmas costume from yesteryear. In order to secure appropriate transportation, the deadline to register is Wednesday, Nov. 20. More details to come in GroupMe.
Location: Lews Bar and Grill
Date: Friday, December 13
Time: 7 p.m. – midnight
Register here >>

CENTURIONS INFORMATION SESSIONS

Do you know someone who would make an excellent Centurion? Have them join us at an upcoming Centurions Information Session:

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

CENTURIONS GRADUATION

Thursday, January 30
6:30 – 9:30 p.m.

They’ve learned, they’ve served and they’ve led. Now, join us as they graduate! The Social Committee cordially invites you to gather with your fellow Centurions and their guests as we celebrate the important work that the Second Years have achieved during their time with us. We’ll also announce the winners of three big honors—Centurion of the Year, Outstanding First Year and Taskforce of the Year. Both classes of the Spring Cohort are encouraged to attend this “year-end” wrap party, and each Active is welcome to bring one guest. Business casual/cocktail attire is recommended and beverages/bites will be served. This event is open to all Spring Actives and their guests. Cheers! Register here >>

REMINDER: SIGN UP TO ACCESS SERVICE PROJECTS ON VOLUNTEERMARK

All volunteer opportunities are now open to both classes and are on a first-come, first-served basis. We have moved 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:

  • November 20: NOVELDAY 2019 at Global Entrepreneurship Week
  • November 20: School of Economics at UMB
  • November 21: Literacy KC
  • November 23: Downtown Outreach 
  • November 24: Jewish Community Relations
  • November 25: Mentoring Kids through Learning Club
  • December 1: Giving the Basics – PickUp Day
  • December 1: Cornerstones of Care Spirit Gala 2019
  • December 2: The Lykins Project – Trash Clean Up
  • December 2: Legacy Project at Happy Bottoms
  • December 3: Hope on the Hill 5K
  • December 3: Tiny Tim Holiday Fantasy
  • December 3: Legacy Project at Happy Bottoms
  • December 4: Mentoring Kids through Learning Club
  • December 5: Genesis Tutoring
  • December 6: Happy Bottoms

ALUMNI

CENTURIONS INFORMATION SESSIONS

Do you know someone who would make an excellent Centurion? Have them join us at an upcoming Centurions Information Session:

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

CENTURIONS HOLIDAY MIXER

Feeling festive? Join us for the annual Centurions holiday mixer on Tuesday, December 10 from 5:30-7:30 p.m., bringing together all Actives and Alumni for a jolly good time. We’ll toast the season and celebrate another year of Centurions at the brand new Rabbit hOle located at 919 E 14th Ave, North Kansas City, MO 64116. Registration is required to attend. Register here >>