Centurions NOW - November 28, 2022
Nov 28, 2022
ACTIVES AND ALUMNI HOLIDAY SOCIAL
Feeling festive? Join us for the annual Centurions holiday mixer on December 13 from 5-8:00 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 CrossFirst Bank on the Country Club Plaza, where we will have an amazing view of the Plaza lights. Registration is currently full for the event, feel free to add yourself to the waiting list. If you are registered but no longer able to attend, please let Chamber staff know. Register here >>
PINNACLE
CHILI COOK OFF
December 8, 2022
4-7:00 p.m.
Bring your best chili recipe to share and a competitive spirit and see if you have what it takes to be the Pinnacle Chili Cook Off Winner! We will host the cook off at Lockton where you will have a great view of the Plaza Lights! Prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd Place. Judging will occur at 6:00! 'Tis the Season to Rock Ugly Sweaters--so get your best one ready! 1st Place Prize available! Register here >>
2023 LEGACY PROJECT SELECTION SOCIAL
December 9, 2022
5-7:00 p.m.
It's time to select the legacy project for 2023! After interviewing and narrowing the field of applicants down to four finalists, we will need help from the Pinnacle class of 2024 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 >>
IUC: ALCOHOL & DRUG ABUSE – AWARENESS, PREVENTION, & RECOVERY
December 12, 2022
3:45-5:00 p.m.
During this Issues Up Close session, leaders from First Call will lead a discussion on substance abuse awareness, prevention and recovery and the impact that it has on the larger Kansas City community, including how to create sober friendly/sober curious work and civic environments that promote inclusivity of all. First Call is a non-profit organization that provides clinical, educational and prevention services to individuals and families in the Greater Kansas City area impacted by substance use disorders. Register here >>
CLASS OF 2023 GRADUATION
January 20, 2023
7-10:00 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 Task Force of the Year. Deadline to register is December 12, 2022. Register here >>
REMINDER: SIGN UP TO ACCESS SERVICE PROJECTS ON VOLUNTEERMARK
There are several volunteer opportunities that are 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:
- November 29 – Rose Brooks Center
- December 1 – School of Economics Marketplace
- December 4 – Johnson County Christmas Bureau Holiday Shop
- December 5 – School of Economics Marketplace
- December 5 – Salvation Army Box Packing
- December 6 – Salvation Army Box Packing
- December 6 – School of Economics Marketplace
- December 7 – School of Economics Marketplace
- December 8 – School of Economics Marketplace
- December 8 – Johnson County Christmas Bureau Holiday Shop
- December 9 – School of Economics Marketplace
- December 10 – Johnson County Christmas Bureau Holiday Shop
- December 10 – BBBS Most Wanted Auction
OPEN BOARD POSITIONS
Theatre in the Park
Mission: To enhance the quality of life in our community by providing a variety of entertainment programs through public and private partnerships.
GUILDit Art/Biz
Mission: For the past 7 years, GUILDit has hosted an array of artists who present their business to an audience, for a healthy dose of brainstorming on business solutions.
APEX
SOCIAL COFFEE
December 7, 2022
8-9:30 a.m.
Recurring Social Coffees will be held at various locations around KC on the First Wednesday of every month. Check Official GroupMe for locations and specific event contact people each month. Coffees will be available for purchase at the venue. Please register for the event on GroupMe so we will have an accurate headcount for the event.
SOCIAL LUNCH
December 14, 2022
11:30-1:00 p.m.
Recurring Social Lunches will be held at various locations around KC on the Second Friday of every month. Check GroupMe for locations and specific event contact people each month. Lunches will be available for purchase at the venue. Please register for the event on GroupMe so we will have an accurate headcount for the event.
IUC: ALCOHOL & DRUG ABUSE – AWARENESS, PREVENTION, & RECOVERY
December 12, 2022
3:45-5:00 p.m.
During this Issues Up Close session, leaders from First Call will lead a discussion on substance abuse awareness, prevention and recovery and the impact that it has on the larger Kansas City community, including how to create sober friendly/sober curious work and civic environments that promote inclusivity of all. First Call is a non-profit organization that provides clinical, educational and prevention services to individuals and families in the Greater Kansas City area impacted by substance use disorders. 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:
- November 29 – Rose Brooks Center
- December 1 – Legacy Project
- December 1 – School of Economics Marketplace
- December 2 – Legacy Project
- December 3 – Legacy Project
- December 4 – Johnson County Christmas Bureau Holiday Shop
- December 5 – School of Economics Marketplace
- December 5 – Salvation Army Box Packing
- December 6 – Salvation Army Box Packing
- December 6 – School of Economics Marketplace
- December 7 – School of Economics Marketplace
- December 8 – School of Economics Marketplace
- December 8 – Legacy Project
- December 8 – Johnson County Christmas Bureau Holiday Shop
- December 9 – Legacy Project
- December 10 – Legacy Project
- December 10 – Johnson County Christmas Bureau Holiday Shop
- December 10 – BBBS Most Wanted Auction
OPEN BOARD POSITIONS
Theatre in the Park
Mission: To enhance the quality of life in our community by providing a variety of entertainment programs through public and private partnerships.
GUILDit Art/Biz
Mission: For the past 7 years, GUILDit has hosted an array of artists who present their business to an audience, for a healthy dose of brainstorming on business solutions.
ALUMNI
CENTURIONS ALUMNI SATISFACTION SURVEY
The Alumni Board is instituting a new annual survey to hype engagement and ensure it is set up to exceed expectations moving forward.
- As a reminder, Centurions Alumni dues ($75/annual) go toward:
- Alumni programing, including the annual Homecoming event each Spring
- Existing scholarships for actives, including the DEI Legacy full-ride scholarship
- Guaranteed access to the annual Alumni Directory and more
Take the Centurions Alumni Satisfaction Survey
OPEN BOARD POSITIONS
Theatre in the Park
Mission: To enhance the quality of life in our community by providing a variety of entertainment programs through public and private partnerships.
GUILDit Art/Biz
Mission: For the past 7 years, GUILDit has hosted an array of artists who present their business to an audience, for a healthy dose of brainstorming on business solutions.