Centurions NOW - October 14, 2019
Oct 14, 2019
2019 CENTURIONS DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION SYMPOSIUM
Save the Date! Friday, November 8, 2019 - 8:30 to 11:00 a.m.
Join us for this ground-breaking event jointly hosted by the DEI Committees of the Spring and Fall Centurions cohorts in the KC Chamber Board Room. This event is for Spring and Fall actives, plus Alumni. We’ll hear from expert speakers and work in small groups. The event will equip individuals with tools and strategies to be more active DEI advocates, create community among actives and alums, and set the stage for future programming. Register here >>
FALL
EWLC / CENTURIONS NETWORKING
Join the KC Chamber's Executive Women's Leadership Council and active Centurions for a morning of networking on October 22 at 7:30 a.m. Register here >>
SOCIAL AT 21C MUSEUM HOTEL
Join us for the first Fall Social of the year! We will be hosting a happy hour at the 21c Museum Hotel from 5:30-7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, October 22. This event will be open to all Fall Centurions plus 1 guest. Drinks and appetizers will be provided along with the opportunity to visit the museum and explore the art at 21c. Please register by Thursday, October 17. We hope to see you all there! Register here >>
CENTURIONS INFORMATION SESSIONS
Do you know someone who would make an excellent Centurion? Have them join us at the Crossroads Hotel on Thursday, October 24 at 6:00 p.m. to hear from the Recruiting Committee about the incredible opportunity that is becoming a Centurion. Register here >>
Can’t make it October 24? We have additional information sessions on the following dates/times at the following locations:
- Wednesday, November 13, 2019, American Century Investor Center, 11:30 a.m. Register here >>
- Tuesday, December 3, 2019, Polsinelli, 8:00 a.m. Register here >>
- Thursday, January 16, 2020, KC Chamber Board Room, 8:00 a.m. Register here >>
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.
IUC: RUNNING FOR ELECTED OFFICE WITH SLY JAMES AND JONI WICKHAM
Join Joni Wickham and Sly James for a discussion about what it is like to run for and hold an elected office on October 30 at 8:30 a.m. Mr. James was the 54th Mayor of Kansas City and Joni Wickham was his Chief of Staff. Since the end of his terms, Joni and Sly have started their own political consulting firm. Parking available in the McCown Gordon parking garage. Light breakfast provided. Register here >>
SHOW ME KC SCHOOLS
See for yourself on October 29! Hop on the bus with other community members who are interested in learning about Kansas City’s numerous and varied school options. Together we’ll visit four different schools and explore ways to impact Kansas City students long after the tours are over.
A TYPICAL TOUR SCHEDULE
8:00 a.m. – Meet for breakfast and introductions
8:30 a.m. – Hop on the bus
8:40 a.m. to 12:50 p.m. – Tours of four schools, a combination of KCPS and charter schools
1:00 p.m. – Return to meeting spot for lunch and a conversation with school leaders
2:00 p.m. – Goodbye!
Please plan to join us for the whole program from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Sign-ups are first come, first served. Lunch is included. Only 30 spaces are available per tour and there is no fee to participate!
REGISTER NOW: CENTURIONS TRIVIA NIGHT BENEFITTING TRIP SCHOLARSHIPS (ALL ACTIVES, ALUMNI, AND GUESTS)
WARNING: This event will sell out!
Gather your smartest friends, colleagues, and classmates in teams of eight and join us for Centurions Trivia on Monday, November 4 from 6-9 p.m. in the KC Chamber Board Room on the first floor of Union Station.
The cost per team of 8 is $240, or $30/person. If you don't have a team, sign up anyway and we will assign you one! BYOE-Bring Your Own Everything. Drinks, food, and decor for your tables are welcome! The price will rise after October 21 to $280 per team or $35 per person. If you sign up as a team, please indicate your team name in the “registration comments”.
All proceeds will benefit Centurions trip scholarships!! Register here >>
2019 CENTURIONS DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION SYMPOSIUM
Save the Date! Friday, November 8, 2019 - 8:30 to 11:00 a.m.
Join us for this ground-breaking event jointly hosted by the DEI Committees of the Spring and Fall Centurions cohorts in the KC Chamber Board Room. This event is for Spring and Fall actives, plus Alumni. We’ll hear from expert speakers and work in small groups. The event will equip individuals with tools and strategies to be more active DEI advocates, create community among actives and alums, and set the stage for future programming.
PRIVATE WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE TOUR
Don’t miss your chance to participate in the very unique opportunity to get a private tour. Whiteman is the home of the 509th Bomb Wing, which operates and maintains the Air Force's premier weapon system, the B-2 bomber. The B-2 brings massive firepower to bear, in a short time, anywhere on the globe through previously impenetrable defenses. We will tour the Wing Headquarters, get a Bomb Wing Missions Brief, tour a B2 Stealth Bomber and tour the Operation Support Squadron. This tour takes place on November 15 from 7 a.m. – 2 p.m. Please see the below special requirements.
Special Requirements: Limited to US citizens only. Full legal name (Last, First, MI), full SSN, Date of Birth, Drivers Licenses Number, State, US Citizenship (Y/N) must be submitted to Lindsay Jarquio via phone (816-374-5493) no later than October 15. No last minute adds or changes. You must bring a valid/non-expired government issued photo ID. This tour will be limited to 40 attendees.
SAVE THE DATE: ALUMNI/FALL ACTIVES LEGACY PROJECT AT HAPPY BOTTOMS
Save the date! Alumni and actives join forces to spruce up and upgrade the Happy Bottoms space in advance of the annual Attitude of Gratitude celebration.(Check out and register for Attitude of Gratitude here: https://www.happybottoms.org/aog2019.) Six alumni and six actives are requested per shift.
Location: Happy Bottoms (303 W. 79th St., Kansas City, MO 64114.
Dates:
Saturday Session, November 2, 2019
9:30 – 11:00 a.m.: Perform general cleaning and prep the space for paint and flooring
1:00 – 4:00 p.m.: Lay floor and base
Sunday Session, November 3, 2019
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.: Finish flooring and apply first coat of paint
1:00 – 4:00 p.m.: Apply second coat of paint and perform clean-up
KC CHAMBER ANNUAL DINNER
We would like to invite you to celebrate with us at our 132nd Annual Dinner - the largest business networking event in the region! This year's dinner will be held on Tuesday, November 26, at the Kansas City Convention Center. We are excited to announce that this year's keynote speaker - back by popular demand - is homegrown celebrity actor and comedian, Rob Riggle! This dinner is a celebration of everything the KC Chamber and our programs have accomplished over the course of the year, and we would love for you and your colleagues to join us. Tickets are $200 may be purchased at kcchamber.com. If you are interested in sponsorship opportunities or hosting a table of 10, please review those options here. Register here >>
OPEN BOARD POSITIONS
Jewish Family Services of Greater Kansas City; Mission: Jewish Family Services (JFS) supports and strengthens lives throughout Greater Kansas City. We provide essential human services for people facing challenges in everyday life or times of crisis — regardless of faith, age, culture or lifestyle.
The Sewing Labs; Mission: To inspire hope in populations of individuals marginalized by generational poverty, addiction, incarceration, immigration or other life-challenges, through jobs training, creative sewing arts, and networking.
In God’s Corner Ministry; Mission: In God's Corner Ministry: Where Mental Health and Faith Connect addresses the stigma of mental illness by offering educational events, a podcast, resources, and support groups.
American Red Cross of Greater Kansas City; Mission: Our mission is to prevent and alleviate human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors.
Friends of Johnson County Library; Mission: The purpose of the Friends is to bring together individuals interested in the Johnson County Library system, promote informed community interest in the Library functions, resources, services and needs and to raise supplementary funds for Johnson County Library.
Altered Stories Ministry; Mission: Altered Stories Ministry helps women share their God stories so women across the world can hear them.
Nonprofit Connect; Mission: Nonprofit Connect links the nonprofit community to education, resources and networking so organizations can more effectively achieve their missions.
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:
- October 15: PREP- KC Career Jumping at Northwest Middle
- October 17: Urban Rendezvous X
- October 18: S’Mores and Pours
- October 18: Blue Carpet Event
- October 19: Kansas City Marathon
- October 19: Habitat for Humanity of KC ReStore
- October 21: Uplift
- October 21: Mentoring Kids through Learning Club
- October 22: Genesis Tutoring
SPRING
EWLC / CENTURIONS NETWORKING
Join the KC Chamber's Executive Women's Leadership Council and active Centurions for a morning of networking on October 22 at 7:30 a.m. Register here >>
CENTURIONS INFORMATION SESSIONS
Do you know someone who would make an excellent Centurion? Have them join us at the Crossroads Hotel on Thursday, October 24 at 6:00 p.m. to hear from the Recruiting Committee about the incredible opportunity that is becoming a Centurion. Register here >>
Can’t make it October 24? We have additional information sessions on the following dates/times at the following locations:
- Wednesday, November 13, 2019, American Century Investor Center, 11:30 a.m. Register here >>
- Tuesday, December 3, 2019, Polsinelli, 8:00 a.m. Register here >>
- Thursday, January 16, 2020, KC Chamber Board Room, 8:00 a.m. Register here >>
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.
SHOW ME KC SCHOOLS
See for yourself on October 29! Hop on the bus with other community members who are interested in learning about Kansas City’s numerous and varied school options. Together we’ll visit four different schools and explore ways to impact Kansas City students long after the tours are over.
A TYPICAL TOUR SCHEDULE
8:00 a.m. – Meet for breakfast and introductions
8:30 a.m. – Hop on the bus
8:40 a.m. to 12:50 p.m. – Tours of four schools, a combination of KCPS and charter schools
1:00 p.m. – Return to meeting spot for lunch and a conversation with school leaders
2:00 p.m. – Goodbye!
Please plan to join us for the whole program from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Sign-ups are first come, first served. Lunch is included. Only 30 spaces are available per tour and there is no fee to participate!
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: 6 p.m. – midnight
Register here >>
REGISTER NOW: CENTURIONS TRIVIA NIGHT BENEFITTING TRIP SCHOLARSHIPS (ALL ACTIVES, ALUMNI, AND GUESTS)
WARNING: This event will sell out!
Gather your smartest friends, colleagues, and classmates in teams of eight and join us for Centurions Trivia on Monday, November 4 from 6-9 p.m. in the KC Chamber Board Room on the first floor of Union Station.
The cost per team of 8 is $240, or $30/person. If you don't have a team, sign up anyway and we will assign you one! BYOE-Bring Your Own Everything. Drinks, food, and decor for your tables are welcome! The price will rise after October 21 to $280 per team or $35 per person. If you sign up as a team, please indicate your team name in the “registration comments”.
All proceeds will benefit Centurions trip scholarships!! Register here >>
2019 CENTURIONS DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION SYMPOSIUM
Register Now! Friday, November 8, 2019 - 8:30 to 11:00 a.m.
Join us for this ground-breaking event jointly hosted by the DEI Committees of the Spring and Fall Centurions cohorts in the KC Chamber Board Room. This event is for Spring and Fall actives, plus Alumni. We’ll hear from expert speakers and work in small groups. The event will equip individuals with tools and strategies to be more active DEI advocates, create community among actives and alums, and set the stage for future programming.
KC CHAMBER ANNUAL DINNER
We would like to invite you to celebrate with us at our 132nd Annual Dinner - the largest business networking event in the region! This year's dinner will be held on Tuesday, November 26, at the Kansas City Convention Center. We are excited to announce that this year's keynote speaker - back by popular demand - is homegrown celebrity actor and comedian, Rob Riggle! This dinner is a celebration of everything the KC Chamber and our programs have accomplished over the course of the year, and we would love for you and your colleagues to join us. Tickets are $200 may be purchased at kcchamber.com. If you are interested in sponsorship opportunities or hosting a table of 10, please review those options here. Register here >>
OPEN BOARD POSITIONS
Jewish Family Services of Greater Kansas City; Mission: Jewish Family Services (JFS) supports and strengthens lives throughout Greater Kansas City. We provide essential human services for people facing challenges in everyday life or times of crisis — regardless of faith, age, culture or lifestyle.
The Sewing Labs; Mission: To inspire hope in populations of individuals marginalized by generational poverty, addiction, incarceration, immigration or other life-challenges, through jobs training, creative sewing arts, and networking.
In God’s Corner Ministry; Mission: In God's Corner Ministry: Where Mental Health and Faith Connect addresses the stigma of mental illness by offering educational events, a podcast, resources, and support groups.
American Red Cross of Greater Kansas City; Mission: Our mission is to prevent and alleviate human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors.
Friends of Johnson County Library; Mission: The purpose of the Friends is to bring together individuals interested in the Johnson County Library system, promote informed community interest in the Library functions, resources, services and needs and to raise supplementary funds for Johnson County Library.
Altered Stories Ministry; Mission: Altered Stories Ministry helps women share their God stories so women across the world can hear them.
Nonprofit Connect; Mission: Nonprofit Connect links the nonprofit community to education, resources and networking so organizations can more effectively achieve their missions.
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:
- October 15: PREP- KC Career Jumping at Northwest Middle
- October 17: Urban Rendezvous X
- October 18: S’Mores and Pours
- October 18: Blue Carpet Event
- October 19: Kansas City Marathon
- October 19: Habitat for Humanity of KC ReStore
- October 21: Uplift
- October 21: Mentoring Kids through Learning Club
- October 22: Genesis Tutoring
ALUMNI
SAVE THE DATE: ALUMNI/FALL ACTIVES LEGACY PROJECT AT HAPPY BOTTOMS
Save the date! Alumni and actives join forces to spruce up and upgrade the Happy Bottoms space in advance of the annual Attitude of Gratitude celebration.(Check out and register for Attitude of Gratitude here: https://www.happybottoms.org/aog2019.) Six alumni and six actives are requested per shift.
Location: Happy Bottoms (303 W. 79th St., Kansas City, MO 64114.
Dates:
Saturday Session, November 2, 2019
9:30 – 11:00 a.m.: Perform general cleaning and prep the space for paint and flooring
1:00 – 4:00 p.m.: Lay floor and base
Sunday Session, November 3, 2019
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.: Finish flooring and apply first coat of paint
1:00 – 4:00 p.m.: Apply second coat of paint and perform clean-up
REGISTER NOW: CENTURIONS TRIVIA NIGHT BENEFITTING TRIP SCHOLARSHIPS (ALL ACTIVES, ALUMNI, AND GUESTS)
WARNING: This event will sell out!
Gather your smartest friends, colleagues, and classmates in teams of eight and join us for Centurions Trivia on Monday, November 4 from 6-9 p.m. in the KC Chamber Board Room on the first floor of Union Station.
The cost per team of 8 is $240, or $30/person. If you don't have a team, sign up anyway and we will assign you one! BYOE-Bring Your Own Everything. Drinks, food, and decor for your tables are welcome! The price will rise after October 21 to $280 per team or $35 per person. If you sign up as a team, please indicate your team name in the “registration comments”.
All proceeds will benefit Centurions trip scholarships!! Register here >>
2019 CENTURIONS DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION SYMPOSIUM
Register Now! Friday, November 8, 2019 - 8:30 to 11:00 a.m.
Join us for this ground-breaking event jointly hosted by the DEI Committees of the Spring and Fall Centurions cohorts in the KC Chamber Board Room. This event is for Spring and Fall actives, plus Alumni. We’ll hear from expert speakers and work in small groups. The event will equip individuals with tools and strategies to be more active DEI advocates, create community among actives and alums, and set the stage for future programming.
KC CHAMBER ANNUAL DINNER
We would like to invite you to celebrate with us at our 132nd Annual Dinner - the largest business networking event in the region! This year's dinner will be held on Tuesday, November 26, at the Kansas City Convention Center. We are excited to announce that this year's keynote speaker - back by popular demand - is homegrown celebrity actor and comedian, Rob Riggle! This dinner is a celebration of everything the KC Chamber and our programs have accomplished over the course of the year, and we would love for you and your colleagues to join us. Tickets are $200 may be purchased at kcchamber.com. If you are interested in sponsorship opportunities or hosting a table of 10, please review those options here. Register here >>
OPEN BOARD POSITIONS
Jewish Family Services of Greater Kansas City; Mission: Jewish Family Services (JFS) supports and strengthens lives throughout Greater Kansas City. We provide essential human services for people facing challenges in everyday life or times of crisis — regardless of faith, age, culture or lifestyle.
The Sewing Labs; Mission: To inspire hope in populations of individuals marginalized by generational poverty, addiction, incarceration, immigration or other life-challenges, through jobs training, creative sewing arts, and networking.
In God’s Corner Ministry; Mission: In God's Corner Ministry: Where Mental Health and Faith Connect addresses the stigma of mental illness by offering educational events, a podcast, resources, and support groups.
American Red Cross of Greater Kansas City; Mission: Our mission is to prevent and alleviate human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors.
Friends of Johnson County Library; Mission: The purpose of the Friends is to bring together individuals interested in the Johnson County Library system, promote informed community interest in the Library functions, resources, services and needs and to raise supplementary funds for Johnson County Library.
Altered Stories Ministry; Mission: Altered Stories Ministry helps women share their God stories so women across the world can hear them.
Nonprofit Connect; Mission: Nonprofit Connect links the nonprofit community to education, resources and networking so organizations can more effectively achieve their missions.