Centurions NOW - October 19, 2020
Oct 19, 2020
THE COUNTDOWN IS ON: CENTURIONS BLOOD DRIVE
There are still many slots open for the blood drive on October 26 and 27 - tell your friends because this drive is open to the public!
The Community Blood Center needs our help. As the region begin to reopen and hospitals anticipate the return of elective surgeries, the CBC has issued an urgent call for donors and the blood supply remains low. Two volunteer hours will be given to every Centurion who participates in the drive. Find more information and register here >>
FALL
IUC - MISSOURI AMENDMENT 3
Please join us on October 22 from 8:30-9:30 a.m. for an Issues Up Close focused on MO Amendment 3. We look forward to an intimate conversation with Cecilia Belser-Patton (“no” on Amendment 3) and Senator Dan Hegeman (“yes” on Amendment 3).
You will have the opportunity to hear both sides of this important issue and ask questions during Q/A.
The event will max out at 20 attendees so register here today.
SIGN UP FOR CENTURIONS TRIVIA NIGHT BENEFITTING TRIP SCHOLARSHIPS (ALL ACTIVES, ALUMNI, AND GUESTS)
Centurions Trivia Night is going virtual! Gather your smartest friends, colleagues, and classmates in teams of eight and join us virtually for Centurions Trivia on Thursday, November 5 from 6-8 p.m.
The cost per team of 8 is $160, or $20/person. If you don't have a team, sign up anyway and we will assign you one! A 50/50 raffle will be available. Register here >>
GET OUT THE VOTE!
Centurions alumni are working hard to get out the vote and plug into existing opportunities with the most need. Please visit this link to see how you can support these efforts. If you have additional resources or know of any needs, please contact Gretchen FitzGerald (Gretchen.fitzgerald@bluekc.com).
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:
- October 19: Fox4 Love Fund Golf Classic
- October 21: Happy Bottoms Diaper Processing
- October 24: HopeBUILDERS
- October 26: Community Blood Center – Blood Drive
- October 27: Community Blood Center – Blood Drive
- October 28: Harvesters
- November 4: Happy Bottoms Diaper Processing
- November 5: Legacy Project
- November 7: Stand Up for Synergy Meal Delivery
SPRING
CRUCIAL CONVERSATION WITH GAYLENE CROUSER, STANDING ROCK SIOUX TRIBE
October 29, 2020
12 – 1 p.m.
Gaylene serves as the executive director for the Kansas City area’s only multi-purpose social service agency for American Indians, the Kansas City Indian Center. The Center’s mission is to encourage social, educational, and economic advancement of the American Indian community by promoting traditional and cultural values. Gaylene has lived in the Kansas City area since 1999 and, prior to taking over as the Center’s executive director in 2012, she volunteered with the organization in various capacities. Gaylene will share her perspective on current events and her work at the Center. Visit https://kcindiancenter.org/ for more information. Register here >>
SIGN UP FOR CENTURIONS TRIVIA NIGHT BENEFITTING TRIP SCHOLARSHIPS (ALL ACTIVES, ALUMNI, AND GUESTS)
Centurions Trivia Night is going virtual! Gather your smartest friends, colleagues, and classmates in teams of eight and join us virtually for Centurions Trivia on Thursday, November 5 from 6-8 p.m.
The cost per team of 8 is $160, or $20/person. If you don't have a team, sign up anyway and we will assign you one! A 50/50 raffle will be available. Register here >>
GET OUT THE VOTE!
Centurions alumni are working hard to get out the vote and plug into existing opportunities with the most need. Please visit this link to see how you can support these efforts. If you have additional resources or know of any needs, please contact Gretchen FitzGerald (Gretchen.fitzgerald@bluekc.com).
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:
- October 19: Fox4 Love Fund Golf Classic
- October 21: Happy Bottoms Diaper Processing
- October 24: HopeBUILDERS
- October 26: Community Blood Center – Blood Drive
- October 27: Community Blood Center – Blood Drive
- October 28: Harvesters
- November 4: Happy Bottoms Diaper Processing
- November 7: Stand Up for Synergy Meal Delivery
ALUMNI
SIGN UP FOR CENTURIONS TRIVIA NIGHT BENEFITTING TRIP SCHOLARSHIPS (ALL ACTIVES, ALUMNI, AND GUESTS)
Centurions Trivia Night is going virtual! Gather your smartest friends, colleagues, and classmates in teams of eight and join us virtually for Centurions Trivia on Thursday, November 5 from 6-8 p.m.
The cost per team of 8 is $160, or $20/person. If you don't have a team, sign up anyway and we will assign you one! A 50/50 raffle will be available. Register here >>
GET OUT THE VOTE!
Centurions alumni are working hard to get out the vote and plug into existing opportunities with the most need. Please visit this link to see how you can support these efforts. If you have additional resources or know of any needs, please contact Gretchen FitzGerald (Gretchen.fitzgerald@bluekc.com).