Centurions NOW - October 31, 2022

Oct 31, 2022

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2023-2024 PINNACLE LEGACY PROJECT APPLICATION OPEN

Each year, the Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce Centurions Leadership Program plans, leads, and mobilizes Centurions volunteers to complete a Legacy Project for one Kansas City nonprofit, with the intent to bring a long-lasting benefit to the Kansas City community. While every project is unique, Centurions provide 250+ skilled volunteer hours, several thousand dollars, and unmatched visibility for your organization. Projects can be short or may take as long as ten months to complete. The project application and more information can be found here.

PINNACLE

CULTIVATE KC LEGACY PROJECT CELEBRATION

November 10, 2022
4-6:00 p.m.
It's time to celebrate! Please join us to toast the conclusion of the 2022-23 Legacy Project at the Westport Commons Farm. There will be delicious appetizers and local beers PLUS Cultivate KC will be putting up a plaque to commemorate the Pinnacle cohort's hard work! Register here >>

LUC: PETER MALLOUK

November 15, 2022
8-9:30 a.m.
Leading with Giving Back in Mind. Peter Mallouk, JD, MBA, is the President and CEO of Creative Planning, LLC, a nationally recognized independent wealth advisory firm with approximately $225 billion in combined assets under management & advisement for clients in all 50 states and abroad, as of December 31, 2021. Creative Planning provides comprehensive wealth management services to its clients, including investment management, financial planning, tax planning, retirement plan consulting, estate planning services, and charitable planning. Peter has been named the #1 Financial Advisor in America 3 times by Barron’s and Creative Planning has been named the #1 firm in America by CNBC, Barron’s and RIA Channel, published by Forbes. Peter will provide a unique view of reinventing how to grow an institution during a pandemic while expanding philanthropic ventures. Register here >>

HOLIDAY POP UP SOCIAL

November 16, 2022
6-10:00 p.m.
Join us for a holiday-themed pop-up social at the Conductor Club on the second floor inside Union Station! Enjoy a night filled with holiday cheer inside the beautifully themed Conductor Club. Food and drinks will be provided from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Register here >>

DEAF CULTURAL AWARENESS TRAINING

November 17, 2022
5:30-8:00 p.m.
There are an estimated 11 million deaf people in the United States and over 10,000 deaf individuals here in the Greater Kansas City area. In order to promote cultural competency and provide equitable experiences for our community members who are deaf and hard of hearing, Centurions will be visiting The Whole Person. Independent Living Advocate-Deaf Services Micki Keck will be leading us through their Deaf Cultural Awareness Training and basic ASL workshop. 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 3 – 5K Finish Line Bag Packing
November 4 – Junior Achievement Biz Town
November 4 – The House Party
November 5 – Legacy Project
November 5 – RE/MAX Ava Paige Benefit Concert
November 5 – Girls on the Run 5K
November 7 – Cross-Lines Community Market Restocking
November 8 – Cross-Lines Community Kitchen Volunteer
November 9 – Event Fundraiser Prep – Wine Night
November 10 – Legacy Project
November 12 – Newhouse’s Imagine a Day Gala
November 17 – Goodwill Mock Interview Day
November 29 – Cross-Lines Community Kitchen Volunteer

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

November 2, 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.

LUC: UNDERSTANDING LEADERSHIP THROUGH THE ENNEAGRAM

November 4, 2022
9-10:15 a.m.
The Enneagram is a system that describes nine different, yet integrated personality types. While other personality profiles show us WHAT we do, The Enneagram shows us WHY we do it, and our unique paths to personal growth and understanding. Working with the Enneagram allows us to grow compassion for ourselves & others, release judgment, communicate better, and ultimately become more effective leaders. Register here >>

SOCIAL LUNCH

November 12, 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.

LUC: PETER MALLOUK

DEAF CULTURAL AWARENESS TRAINING

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 3 – 5K Finish Line Bag Packing
November 3 – Legacy Project
November 4 – Junior Achievement Biz Town
November 4 – Legacy Project
November 4 – The House Party
November 5 – RE/MAX Ava Paige Benefit Concert
November 5 – Girls on the Run 5K
November 5 – Legacy Project
November 7 – Cross-Lines Community Market Restocking
November 8 – Cross-Lines Community Kitchen Volunteer
November 9 – Event Fundraiser Prep – Wine Night
November 12 – Newhouse’s Imagine a Day Gala
November 17 – Goodwill Mock Interview Day
November 29 – Cross-Lines Community Kitchen Volunteer

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

FALL HAPPY HOUR-MEET THE ALUMNI BOARD

November 3, 2022
5:30-7:30 p.m.
Join the 2022 Centurions Alumni Board for a fall happy hour at KC Wineworks. This is an opportunity to mingle with fellow alumni & learn more about how to get engaged as we think about increasing Centurions Alumni engagement in 2023. Drinks and light appetizers will be available for guests. Register here >>

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.