Centurions NOW - October 4, 2021

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Centurions

CENTURIONS INFORMATION SESSIONS

Do you know someone who would make an excellent Centurion? Have them join us at an upcoming Centurions Information Session. The applications for our next group of Centurions are due February 1, 2022. The application and more information about the Centurions Leadership Program can be found here.

Centurions Information Session
Wednesday, October 20, 2021
8-9:30 a.m.

Centurions Information Session
Tuesday, November 2, 2021
11:30-1:00 p.m.

Centurions Information Session
Wednesday, December 15, 2021
4-6:00 p.m.

Centurions Application Workshop
Wednesday, January 12, 2022
4-6:00 p.m.

PINNACLE

SAVE THE DATE: CENTURIONS WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP FORUM

October 18, 2021
4-6:00 p.m.
Please save the date for the 2021 Women’s Leadership forum, more information to come. Register here >>

CENTURIONS INFORMATION SESSION

October 20, 2021
8-9:30 a.m.
Recruiting season is upon us! Spread the word to your networks and interested Centurions participants about our upcoming Centurions Information Session. Register here >>

PROFESSIONAL NETWORKING MIXER

October 27, 2021
4-7:00 p.m.

Members of other Kansas City area Chamber of Commerce organizations are invited to gather to meet, share ideas, and build professional networking relationships. There will be a brief program around 5:30pm for group remarks. More details to come. Register here >>

2ND YEAR EXECUTIVE BREAKFAST

November 4, 2021
7:30-9:00 a.m.
Second Year Centurions and their executives are invited to attend this breakfast to learn about the accomplishments of the graduating Centurions over the last two years. This is also an opportunity to see how their investment in the program will return a more engaged, educated, thoughtful, and connected leader. Register here >>

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:

  • October 8 – Mobile Food Distribution 
  • October 8 – The Family Conservancy’s Blue Carpet Event
  • October 9 – Chili Cookoff & Fall Harvest Festival
  • October 9 – Camp for a Cause: Supporting Kids Facing Cancer
  • October 13 – Distribution Day
  • October 13 – Happy Bottoms Diaper Processing
  • October 13 – Night of Hope
  • October 14 – March of Dimes Signature Chefs Auction
  • October 14 – Kansas City Marathon
  • October 15 – Gilled Cheese & Mac Festival Benefitting the Hope Center 
  • October 15 – Kansas City Marathon
  • October 15 – WORC Initiative Reentry Simulation
  • October 16 – Kansas City Marathon
  • October 16 – Green Team
  • October 16 – Grilled Cheese & Mac Festival Benefitting the Hope Center
  • October 16 – Cornucopia Fall Festival

APEX

LUC: LEADING THROUGH YOUR STRENGTHS

October 7, 2021
9-11:30 a.m.
Learn more about how to utilize and maximize your strengths in your work. The Strengths Finder training will walk participants through an analysis of their most recent Strengths Finder reports, understand how to best activate your strengths in your workplace, and ways you can continue to develop your strengths-based skills. Register here >>

FAMILY FRIENDLY FALL FESTIVAL

October 9, 2021
2-4:00 p.m.
Save the date for the first Apex Social event of the year! Let's celebrate together with a family-friendly fall festival. This event will be held at a local park. Bring your crew to meet your Centurions cohort and enjoy fall-themed activities, food, and drinks. Register here >>

PROFESSIONAL NETWORKING MIXER

October 27, 2021
4-7:00 p.m.

Members of other Kansas City area Chamber of Commerce organizations are invited to gather to meet, share ideas, and build professional networking relationships. There will be a brief program around 5:30pm for group remarks. More details to come. Register here >>

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:

  • October 8 – Mobile Food Distribution 
  • October 8 – The Family Conservancy’s Blue Carpet Event
  • October 9 – Chili Cookoff & Fall Harvest Festival
  • October 9 – Camp for a Cause: Supporting Kids Facing Cancer
  • October 13 – Distribution Day
  • October 13 – Happy Bottoms Diaper Processing
  • October 13 – Night of Hope
  • October 14 – March of Dimes Signature Chefs Auction
  • October 14 – Kansas City Marathon
  • October 15 – Gilled Cheese & Mac Festival Benefitting the Hope Center 
  • October 15 – Kansas City Marathon
  • October 15 – WORC Initiative Reentry Simulation
  • October 16 – Kansas City Marathon
  • October 16 – Green Team
  • October 16 – Grilled Cheese & Mac Festival Benefitting the Hope Center
  • October 16 – Cornucopia Fall Festival

ALUMNI

PROFESSIONAL NETWORKING MIXER

October 27, 2021
4-7:00 p.m.

Members of other Kansas City area Chamber of Commerce organizations are invited to gather to meet, share ideas, and build professional networking relationships. There will be a brief program around 5:30pm for group remarks. More details to come. Register here >>