Centurions NOW - October 5, 2020
Oct 05, 2020
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 >>
FALL
LUC: PAUL KEMPINSKI AND ASHLEY MCCLELLAN
October 8, 2020
8-9 a.m.
We will be joined by two esteemed guests, Paul Kempinski, CEO of Children’s Mercy Hospital, and Ashley McClellan, CEO of Research Medical Center, to discuss leadership in healthcare in the midst of a global pandemic. As Chief Executive Officers in Kansas City, both Mr. Kempinski and Ms. McClellan have faced both similar and unique challenges over the last six months. Although their hospital systems faced very different challenges, these two local leaders will share with us their own perspectives of leading during a crisis. To maintain the intimacy of this event, participation will be limited to 20 individuals. Register here >>
POLITICS & PERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS: A LIVING ROOM CONVERSATION FACILITATED BY CONSENSUS KC
October 9, 2020
12-1:30 p.m.
How can we better maintain and create relationships and work towards healthy communities in spite of political differences? Is this even possible? This conversation allows us to start exploring how we can disagree and still care about each other and how we can work together when we find agreement. Whatever our differences, let’s identify the shared values that we can build on for the good of our country. Generosity. Kindness. Freedom. Respect. Human dignity. Register here >>
SOCIALLY DISTANCED GRADUATION
They’ve learned, they’ve served and they’ve led. Now, join us as they graduate! The Social Committee cordially invites you to gather with your fellow Centurions and their guests as we celebrate the important work that the Second Years have achieved during their time with us. We’ll also announce the winners of three big honors—Centurion of the Year, Outstanding First Year and Taskforce of the Year. Both fall classes of 2020 and 2021 are encouraged to attend this “year-end” celebration. More information to come! Register here >>
CENTURIONS INFORMATION SESSION
Recruiting season is upon us! Spread the word to your networks and interested Centurions participants about our upcoming Centurions Information Session on October 20 from 5:30 – 7 p.m. Register here >>
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 8: After the Harvest – Gleaning
- October 10: Uplift Warehouse Sorting
- October 10: Habitat KC Restore
- October 13: Pride Build – Habitat for Humanity
- October 13: After the Harvest – Apple Gleaning
- October 14: Pride Build – Habitat for Humanity
- October 15: Harvesters
- October 17: 1st Annual Kalani Foundation Celebrity Golf Tournament
- October 17: Pride Build – Habitat for Humanity
SPRING
LUC: TYLER NOTTBERG
October 6, 2020
8:30 – 9:30 a.m.
Join the Spring Community Leadership Committee as we explore leadership during a pandemic. Hear from U.S. Engineering Chairman and Chief Optimist, Tyler Nottberg, about leadership lessons learned, including why he stepped forward to help create ComebackKC. Leadership lessons, plus more detailed info about a key community initiative focused on bringing KC back safely and responsibly from COVID-19. Definitely a can’t-miss. Register here >>
UPCOMING SOCIAL: VIRTUAL MURDER MYSTERY PARTY
October 17, 2020
6:30 – 8p.m.
Get ready Trail Blazers for a Wild West Centurions Virtual Murder Mystery Party! For weeks, people have been pouring into the small western town of Deadwood for the biggest poker tournament this side of Mississippi. From outlaws to marshals and saloon girls to southern belles, everyone has made this small western frontier town THE place to be. We need a minimum of 20 players with male and female characters so family and significant others are welcome to join in on the fun. Dressing up is encouraged and will help you get into your part, dress as much to the character as you would like. Register here >>
CENTURIONS INFORMATION SESSION
Recruiting season is upon us! Spread the word to your networks and interested Centurions participants about our upcoming Centurions Information Session on October 20 from 5:30 – 7 p.m. Register here >>
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 >>
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 8: After the Harvest – Gleaning
- October 9: Legacy Project
- October 10: Uplift Warehouse Sorting
- October 10: Legacy Project
- October 10: Habitat KC Restore
- October 13: Pride Build – Habitat for Humanity
- October 13: After the Harvest – Apple Gleaning
- October 14: Pride Build – Habitat for Humanity
- October 15: Harvesters
- October 17: 1st Annual Kalani Foundation Celebrity Golf Tournament
- October 17: Pride Build – Habitat for Humanity
ALUMNI
CENTURIONS INFORMATION SESSION
October 20, 2020
5:30 – 7 p.m.
The Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce's Centurions Leadership Program is a two-year program focused on building community awareness through civic opportunities and on community issues that affect Greater Kansas City. The mission is to prepare a representative cross-section of the community's emerging leaders for their role in shaping the future of Greater Kansas City. Interested professionals around the Greater Kansas City region can attend an information session or recruiting social to learn more about the program. Register here >>