Centurions NOW - November 9, 2020

LUC: JOE PALMER

November 18, 2020
12- 1 p.m.
Please join us in a lunch event up close with Superintendent of Guadalupe Centers High School, Joe Palmer. Mr. Palmer oversees a school system that includes three locations with about 1,300 students from Pre-K through high school and over 150 staff. The Guadalupe Education System first opened its Charter School, Alta Vista High School, in 1990. The Charter is sponsored by the University of Central Missouri and is one of the largest Charter school programs in the Kansas City area. Mr. Palmer has an admirable record of working with diverse student populations, improving student achievement and strong staff/community engagement. Register here >>

CAN WE TALK? POST – ELECTION DISCOURSE

Claire Bishop, Executive Director and COO of American Public Square at Jewell will be facilitating a conversation regarding the election on November 19 from 12 – 1 p.m. More info to come! Register here >>

SAVE THE DATE: DEI BOOK DISCUSSION WITH DR. NICOLE PRICE

Our established practice has been to tout the benefits of diversity, equity, and inclusion without truly discussing the work that is necessary to reap that harvest. Diversity, equity and inclusion drive good outcomes, but we cannot randomly throw difference into a culture and expect that we will be rewarded with greater innovation, decreased costs, improved service and better quality. We must cultivate our culture in order for a garden of diversity, equity, and inclusion to flourish.  In this session, Nicole will work to help us understand the requirements and roles necessary to develop a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion in the organizations we serve. Wednesday, December 2 from 12 – 1 p.m. Register here >>

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 both classes and are on a first-come, first-served basis. 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 9: Urban Farm Orchard Planting
• November 10 - 13: Thelma’s Kitchen – Lunch Packing
• November 11: Thelma’s Kitchen – Lunch Packing
• November 12: Thelma’s Kitchen – Lunch Packing
• November 13: Thelma’s Kitchen – Lunch Packing
• November 14: HopeBuilders- Wheel Chair Ramp Build
• November 14: Habitat KC Restore
• November 14: The Single Mom KC

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 both classes and are on a first-come, first-served basis. 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 9: Urban Farm Orchard Planting
• November 10 - 13: Thelma’s Kitchen – Lunch Packing
• November 11: Thelma’s Kitchen – Lunch Packing
• November 12: Thelma’s Kitchen – Lunch Packing
• November 13: Thelma’s Kitchen – Lunch Packing
• November 14: HopeBuilders- Wheel Chair Ramp Build
• November 14: Habitat KC Restore
• November 14: The Single Mom KC

CENTURIONS INFORMATION SESSION

Recruiting season is upon us! Spread the word to your networks and interested Centurions participants about our upcoming Centurions Information Session on November 13 from 8 – 9:30 a.m. Register here >>