Centurions NOW - September 21, 2020

Sep 21, 2020

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Centurions

SAVE THE DATE: 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

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 >>

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 22: Niles Therapeutic Garden
  • September 24: Uplift Warehouse Sorting
  • September 26: After the Harvest
  • September 29: Niles Therapeutic Garden
  • September 30: Harvesters

SPRING

LUC: GWEN GRANT

September 30, 2020
9-10 a.m.
In addition to providing leadership and direction for advancing all Urban League programs and its mission, Gwen is engaged in numerous civic and community organizations, including the Missouri Coordinating Board for Higher Education and Workforce Development, Founder of the COVID-19 Collective Impact Collaborative, Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce Tax Incentive Reform Task Force, Park University Advisory Council, President of the Kansas City Public Schools (KCPS) Buildings Corporation Board, KCPS Superintendent’s Business/Economic Development Advisory Council, Citizens to Abolish Poverty Education Committee, Black/Brown Coalition, YMCA QALICB Inc., Board of Directors, YMCA System Wide Diversity and Inclusion Council, and more. Register here >>

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 >>

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.

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 22: Niles Therapeutic Garden
  • September 24: Uplift Warehouse Sorting
  • September 25: Legacy Project 
  • September 26: After the Harvest
  • September 26: Legacy Project
  • September 29: Niles Therapeutic Garden
  • September 30: Harvesters