Centurions NOW - October 22, 2019

Oct 22, 2019

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SPRING CENTURIONS RECOGNIZED WITH VALUES-DRIVEN PARTNER AWARD BY KVC HEALTH SYSTEMS

On Thursday, October 17, KVC Health Systems honored the Spring Centurions as a Values-Driven Partner who demonstrates KVC’s closely held values like authenticity, compassion, family connection, collaboration, urgency, innovation and diversity. The spring class selected KVC Niles for their 2019-2020 Legacy Project and dedicated over 440 volunteer hours building a hoop house in their community garden which helps bring innovative therapy to children facing mental or behavioral health challenges. Learn more about the project here >>

FALL

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. 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:

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 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

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 >>

ALUMNI/FALL ACTIVES LEGACY PROJECT AT HAPPY BOTTOMS

Alumni and actives join forces to spruce up and upgrade the Happy Bottoms space in advance of the annual Attitude of Gratitude celebration. Six alumni are requested per shift on November 2 and 3. Click on each shift below to register.

Event Dates:

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 22: Genesis Tutoring
  • October 23: Happy Bottoms
  • October 24: Guess the Grape: a Blind Wine Tasting
  • October 24: Literacy KC
  • October 25: Kansas City Community Gardens Garden Bed Build
  • October 25: Pumpkin Hollow @ Deanna Rose
  • October 25: Parkinson’s Prohibition 
  • October 26: The Lykins Graffiti Abatement Project
  • October 26: Fall Festival – Linwood YMCA
  • October 26: Uplift
  • October 26: Gaudeamus Gala
  • October 28: Pumpkin Holla @ Deanna Rose
  • October 28: Mentoring Kids through Learning Club

SPRING

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:

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.

NATURALIZATION CEREMONY

At the ceremony, you will see non-citizens swear their allegiance to the United States and receive their naturalization certificate, and thus become US Citizens. This event occurs on November 5, 2019 from 11:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. Plan to arrive no later than 10:45, as to not disrupt the ceremony. It will be held at the City Library, Floor 1 in Kirk Hall. They have set up a special area in the West Mezzanine for Centurions, so we can view the ceremony above the crowd. There is a reception afterwards on Floor 5 to celebrate, which all Centurions are invited to attend. You can enter through the café or main entrance. Please see additional details on the registration page. Please RSVP by 12:00 p.m. on Friday, November, 1 so we can send our RSVP numbers. 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 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.

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 >>

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 22: Genesis Tutoring
  • October 23: Happy Bottoms
  • October 24: Guess the Grape: a Blind Wine Tasting
  • October 24: Literacy KC
  • October 25: Kansas City Community Gardens Garden Bed Build
  • October 25: Pumpkin Hollow @ Deanna Rose
  • October 25: Parkinson’s Prohibition 
  • October 26: The Lykins Graffiti Abatement Project
  • October 26: Fall Festival – Linwood YMCA
  • October 26: Uplift
  • October 26: Gaudeamus Gala
  • October 28: Pumpkin Holla @ Deanna Rose
  • October 28: Mentoring Kids through Learning Club

ALUMNI

ALUMNI/FALL ACTIVES LEGACY PROJECT AT HAPPY BOTTOMS

Alumni and actives join forces to spruce up and upgrade the Happy Bottoms space in advance of the annual Attitude of Gratitude celebration. Six alumni are requested per shift on November 2 and 3. Click on each shift below to register.

Event Dates:

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.

Register here >>