Centurions NOW - September 12, 2022

Sep 12, 2022

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Centurions

NEW CENTURIONS APPLICATION DEADLINES!

The Apex and Pinnacle cohorts recently decided to slightly shift their application deadlines to give more time between the application deadlines. The new application deadlines are January 15 and June 15. Recruitment for the January deadline is happening now, and the first information session will be September 21 at Tom’s Town Distilling Co.

PINNACLE

LUC: DR. MARVIA JONES

September 16, 2022
8:30-10:00 a.m.
Reinventing Government Administration. Dr. Marvia Jones has been working in the field of Public Health for 15 years with a special interest in violence prevention and health policy, both of which were honed during her time at the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. While at the CDC, she evaluated the effectiveness of prevention tools provided to state and local health departments. In the Policy Office, she developed recommendations for public health best practices, such as the credentialing of community health workers. Before joining KCHD in 2019, Dr. Jones directed programs, policy development, and evaluation at Communities Creating Opportunities.

After two years of focusing on the COVID-19 pandemic, Kansas City’s newly appointed health department director, Marvia Jones, wants the agency to focus on violence prevention as a key agency goal. Before joining the health department, Jones worked in public health and focused on that issue. She also spent time at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Overall, the Kansas City Health Department employs approximately 200 employees dedicated to public health efforts for our city. Register here >>

ALLYSHIP WORKSHOP

September 28, 2022
8-10:00 a.m.
The Pinnacle DEI Committee invites fellow Centurions to attend this interactive, 90-minute workshop focused on allyship and supporting those who may be experiencing trauma and/or oppression. At this event, Dr. Nicole D. Price will lead the audience through discussions and exercises designed to develop specific allyship competencies. Participants will engage in small group activities and run through different scenarios intended to build empathy, leaving the event with tools for use in their daily lives. Register here >>

IUC: BEHAVORIAL HEALTH

September 29, 2022
3:30-4:45 p.m.
This Issues Up Close session will feature a candid discussion about mental health and the other stigmas associated with mental health, homelessness, and drug addiction. How we as a community can recognize the signs and acknowledge what steps are needed for an individual to receive wrap-around services that can provide them with life-changing decision-making skills. Register here >>

FIRE PIT FRIDAY

September 30, 2022
7-10:00 p.m.
Pinnacle Fire Pit Friday will be hosted at four locations around Kansas City. Selection of location and sign up is required. Food, drinks and fun hosted at the homes of fellow Centurions. 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:

  • September 14 – Career Jumping at Allen Village Charter School
  • September 16 – Project Sankofa Speakers Program
  • September 16 – Fiesta Hispana 
  • September 17 – Literacy KC Classic
  • September 17 – Library Lets Loose
  • September 17 – Fiesta Hispana 
  • September 18 – Dig In
  • September 18 – Fiesta Hispana
  • September 22 – Legacy Project
  • September 23 – A Vibrant Night
  • September 24 – Gilham Complete Street Counts

APEX

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:

  • September 14 – Career Jumping at Allen Village Charter School
  • September 16 – Project Sankofa Speakers Program
  • September 16 – Fiesta Hispana 
  • September 17 – Literacy KC Classic
  • September 17 – Library Lets Loose
  • September 17 – Fiesta Hispana 
  • September 18 – Dig In
  • September 18 – Fiesta Hispana
  • September 22 – Legacy Project
  • September 23 – A Vibrant Night
  • September 24 – Gilham Complete Street Counts