Centurions NOW - September 14, 2020

Sep 14, 2020

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SAVE THE DATE: CENTURIONS TRIVIA NIGHT BENEFITTING TRIP SCHOLARSHIPS (ALL ACTIVES, ALUMNI, AND GUESTS)

Gather your smartest friends, colleagues, and classmates in teams of eight and join us for Centurions Trivia on Monday, November 5 from 6-9 p.m. We’re taking Trivia virtual this year. All proceeds will benefit Centurions trip scholarships!!

Register here >>

FALL

VIRTUAL RETREAT IS HERE!

We can’t wait to gather virtually in a few days! Retreat will be hosted on zoom and call-in details will be sent prior to Wednesday. Be on the lookout for more information on optional programming and on how to sign up for your volunteer opportunities via Volunteer Mark.

Before retreat kicks off, we ask that you review the retreat bio book in your retreat bag and upload your pod’s scavenger hunt photos. We also suggest that you watch one of Kevin Willmott (our keynote speaker!)’s films: BlacKkKlansman (Academy Award Winner), Da Five Bloods, or The 24th.

Wednesday, September 16

  • Programming: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
  • No programming during lunch

Thursday, September 17:

  • Optional workouts start at 7:30 a.m. Details to come.
  • Programming is 9:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. 
  • Programming during lunch.

Friday, September 18: First Years Only!

  • Programming is 9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. You will log on virtually, through Zoom.

If you have questions or concerns, please reach out to any of your Retreat Chairs (Quint, Rachel, Emily and Sarah).

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:

  • September 15: Niles Therapeutic Garden
  • September 16: Happy Bottoms Diaper Processing
  • September 17: Harvesters
  • September 21: Big Brothers Big Sisters Legacy Golf Tournament
  • September 22: Niles Therapeutic Garden

SPRING

LUC: BETTY RAE’S ICE CREAM

September 16, 2020
12 – 1 p.m.
We invite you to hear from Kansas City Entrepreneurs of a one of the premier Ice Cream locations in the metro area-owners of Betty Rae's. David Freisen and Mary Nguyen met while in college at Columbia, Missouri, and ice cream would follow them through their relationship. Learn about their ice cream business journey as they have expanded. What is their secret to success and insight into starting and running a successful business in KC during busy times and unforeseen challenges. Register here >>

THE LATEST AND GREATEST FROM YOUR COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP COMMITTEE

Even during a pandemic, the Spring Community Leadership Committee is committed to providing access and insight. We're coming up with creative ways for you to engage with regional leaders and to learn more about yourself as a leader— including a biweekly personality or development quiz. Share your results, get to know your fellow Spring classmates, and join the conversation! Check out Learn.Serve.Lead page.

LUC: GWEN GRANT

Please join us on September 30 from 9-10 a.m. for a Leadership Up Close with Gwen Grant, President and CEO of Urban League of Greater Kansas City. 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:

  • September 15: Niles Therapeutic Garden
  • September 16: Happy Bottoms Diaper Processing
  • September 17: Harvesters
  • September 18: Legacy Project – SPRING ONLY
  • September 19: Legacy Project- SPRING ONLY
  • September 20: Legacy Project – SPRING ONLY
  • September 21: Big Brothers Big Sisters Legacy Golf Tournament
  • September 22: Niles Therapeutic Garden

ALUMNI

ALUMNI DIRECTORY AND DUES

We want to do our best to help you stay connected to fellow alumni. If you would like to continue your Centurions Alumni Association membership, please use this link to pay the $50 alumni dues fees. On the form, include the code “AD-2021” when it requests an invoice number, and include your first and last name in the notes section so we can pair each payment to the appropriate alumnus.

If you require an invoice for your alumni dues, please contact Danielle Isbell.

Joining the Alumni Association guarantees you a copy of the Alumni Directory once it’s published in the fall. Please stay tuned for more information on upcoming events.