Centurions NOW September 23, 2019

Sep 23, 2019

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REGISTER NOW: CENTURIONS TRIVIA NIGHT BENEFITTING TRIP SCHOLARSHIPS (ALL ACTIVES, ALUMNI, AND GUESTS)

WARNING: This event will sell out!

Gather your smartest friends, colleagues, and classmates in teams of eight and join us for Centurions Trivia on Monday, November 4 from 6-9 p.m. in the KC Chamber Board Room on the first floor of Union Station.

The cost per team of 8 is $240, or $30/person. If you don't have a team, sign up anyway and we will assign you one! BYOE-Bring Your Own Everything. Drinks, food, and decor for your tables are welcome! The price will raise after October 21 to $280 per team or $35 per person.If you sign up as a team, please indicate your team name in the “registration comments”.

All proceeds will benefit Centurions trip scholarships!! Register here >>

FALL

LUC: JEFF HARGROVES

Join us for the first Leadership Up Close event of the year with Kansas City entrepreneur and philanthropist Jeff Hargroves. Jeff is the Founder of ProPharma Group, a global business serving the pharmaceutical industry, which he founded from his home in Fairway, KS in 2001. Since then, the company has grown to 7 offices across the world and nearly 600 employees. Jeff stepped down as CEO in 2018 to focus more on his family and local philanthropy, but remains an active Board Member. Come learn from Jeff’s leadership journey! Coffee and pastries will be provided. This LUC takes place Wednesday, September 25, from 8:15-9:30 a.m. Register here >>

CENTURIONS DEI CHAT #2

Join us in community for chat #2 as we learn more about diversity, equity and inclusion and how we can each play a role in shaping the future of the Centurions program. Participants will spend time learning key concept and terms while exploring relative resources. We will have a lot time to have courageous conversations about DEI facilitated by Dr. Rodney D. Smith and Stephenie K. Smith, MSW of Sophic Solutions Consulting Group. Chat #2 takes place on Wednesday, October 9, from 4:30-6 p.m. at BNIM-Crown Center. Register here >>

NOTE: DEI Chat #2 was organized by the Spring Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Chairs, but is open to all Active Centurions. Chat #1 is only open to the Spring Start Centurions.

REGISTER NOW: CENTURIONS TRIVIA NIGHT BENEFITTING TRIP SCHOLARSHIPS (ALL ACTIVES, ALUMNI, AND GUESTS)

WARNING: This event will sell out!

Gather your smartest friends, colleagues, and classmates in teams of eight and join us for Centurions Trivia on Monday, November 4 from 6-9 p.m. in the KC Chamber Board Room on the first floor of Union Station.

The cost per team of 8 is $240, or $30/person. If you don't have a team, sign up anyway and we will assign you one! BYOE-Bring Your Own Everything. Drinks, food, and decor for your tables are welcome! The price will rise after October 21 to $280 per team or $35 per person. If you sign up as a team, please indicate your team name in the “registration comments”.

All proceeds will benefit Centurions trip scholarships!! Register here >>

2019 CENTURIONS DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION SYMPOSIUM

Register Now! Friday, November 8, 2019 - 8:30 to 11:00 a.m.

Join us for this ground-breaking event jointly hosted by the DEI Committees of the Spring and Fall Centurions cohorts in the KC Chamber Board Room. This event is for Spring and Fall actives, plus Alumni. We’ll hear from expert speakers and work in small groups. The event will equip individuals with tools and strategies to be more active DEI advocates, create community among actives and alums, and set the stage for future programming.

PRIVATE WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE TOUR

Don’t miss your chance to participate in the very unique opportunity to get a private tour. Whiteman is the home of the 509th Bomb Wing, which operates and maintains the Air Force's premier weapon system, the B-2 bomber. The B-2 brings massive firepower to bear, in a short time, anywhere on the globe through previously impenetrable defenses. We will tour the Wing Headquarters, get a Bomb Wing Missions Brief, tour a B2 Stealth Bomber and tour the Operation Support Squadron. This tour takes place on November 15 from 7 a.m. – 2 p.m. Please see the below special requirements.

Special Requirements: Limited to US citizens only. Full legal name (Last, First, MI), full SSN, Date of Birth, Drivers Licenses Number, State, US Citizenship (Y/N) must be submitted to Lindsay Jarquio via phone (816-374-5493) no later than October 15. No last minute adds or changes. You must bring a valid/non-expired government issued photo ID. This tour will be limited to 40 attendees.

REMINDER: SIGN UP TO ACCESS SERVICE PROJECTS ON VOLUNTEERMARK

All volunteer opportunities are now open to both classes and are on a first-come, first-served basis. We have moved to one calendar on VolunteerMark that everyone will use to sign up for opportunities. This was the overwhelming feedback that volunteer opportunities are a great way to have both classes connect. This also means that 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 24: Genesis Tutoring
September 25: Happy Bottoms
September 26: Literacy KC
September 27: Library Lets Loose – JOCO Library Foundation
September 28: JDRF One Walk
September 28: National MS Society
September 28: 3rd Annual Women & Girls Public Chance Conference
September 28: Library Lets Loose – JOCO Library Foundation
September 28: Spring Downtown Outreach
September 29: Library Lets Loose – JOCO Library Foundation
September 29: Farm Fest
September 29: Ronald McDonald House Family Room Lunch
October 1: Genesis Tutoring
October 2: Pumpkin Hollow @ Deanna Rose
October 3: School of Economics at UMB
October 3: Kansas City CycleNation
October 3: Fairfax Festival
October 4: Giving the Basics – PickUp Day
October 4: Power of the Purse – day before set up
October 5: Grace Race
October 5: Power of the Purse Luncheon
October 5: The Rent Party – Community LINC
October 6: Pumpkin Hollow @ Deanna Rose

SPRING

CENTURIONS INFORMATION SESSIONS

Do you know someone who would make an excellent Centurion? Have them join us at the Crossroads Hotel on Thursday, October 24 at 6:00 p.m. to hear from the Recruiting Committee about the incredible opportunity that is becoming a Centurion. Register here >>

Can’t make it October 24? We have additional information sessions on the following dates/times at the following locations:

Wednesday, November 13, 2019, American Century Investor Center, 11:30 a.m. Register here >>
Tuesday, December 3, 2019, Polsinelli, 8:00 a.m. Register here >>
Thursday, January 16, 2020, KC Chamber Board Room, 8:00 a.m. Register here >>

The Centurions application is now open and is due February 1, 2020. The application and more information about the Centurions Leadership Program can be found here.

CENTURIONS DEI CHAT #2

All Spring Centurions are encouraged to attend one of the upcoming DEI chats. Join us in community for chat #2 as we learn more about diversity, equity and inclusion and how we can each play a role in shaping the future of the Centurions program. Participants will spend time learning key concept and terms while exploring relative resources. We will have a lot time to have courageous conversations about DEI facilitated by Dr. Rodney D. Smith and Stephenie K. Smith, MSW of Sophic Solutions Consulting Group. This chat is also open to the Centurions fall cohort. Register here >>

SHOW ME KC SCHOOLS

See for yourself! Hop on the bus with other community members who are interested in learning about Kansas City’s numerous and varied school options. Together we’ll visit four different schools and explore ways to impact Kansas City students long after the tours are over.

A TYPICAL TOUR SCHEDULE
8:00 a.m. – Meet for breakfast and introductions
8:30 a.m. – Hop on the bus
8:40 a.m. to 12:50 p.m. – Tours of four schools, a combination of KCPS and charter schools
1:00 p.m. – Return to meeting spot for lunch and a conversation with school leaders
2:00 p.m. – Goodbye!

Please plan to join us for the whole program from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Sign-ups are first come, first served. Lunch is included. Only 30 spaces are available per tour and there is no fee to participate!

Tour 1: October 10 Register here >>
Tour 2: October 29 Register here >>

REGISTER NOW: CENTURIONS TRIVIA NIGHT BENEFITTING TRIP SCHOLARSHIPS (ALL ACTIVES, ALUMNI, AND GUESTS)

WARNING: This event will sell out!

Gather your smartest friends, colleagues, and classmates in teams of eight and join us for Centurions Trivia on Monday, November 4 from 6-9 p.m. in the KC Chamber Board Room on the first floor of Union Station.

The cost per team of 8 is $240, or $30/person. If you don't have a team, sign up anyway and we will assign you one! BYOE-Bring Your Own Everything. Drinks, food, and decor for your tables are welcome! The price will rise after October 21 to $280 per team or $35 per person. If you sign up as a team, please indicate your team name in the “registration comments”.

All proceeds will benefit Centurions trip scholarships!! Register here >>

2019 CENTURIONS DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION SYMPOSIUM

Register Now! Friday, November 8, 2019 - 8:30 to 11:00 a.m.

OPEN BOARD POSITIONS

JVS; Mission: The JVS Young Professionals Board (YPB) is a way for young leaders, ages 22-35, to get involved in the work of JVS. The goal of the YPB is to raise funds for the agency annually, create awareness of JVS' work, engage other young professionals, and learn about board leadership.

Camp Fire; Mission: Young people want to shape the world. Camp Fire provides the opportunity to find their spark, lift their voice, and discover who they are. In Camp Fire, it begins now. Light the fire within.

International Relations Council; Mission: The International Relations Council (IRC) works in partnership with businesses, universities, community organizations, and K-12 schools to bring a global perspective to our community.

In God’s Corner Ministry; Mission: In God's Corner Ministry: Where Mental Health and Faith Connect addresses the stigma of mental illness by offering educational events, a podcast, resources, and support groups.

Due West Therapeutic Riding Center; Mission: We are a young, grassroots nonprofit with a wait list for our therapeutic services! We need a hands-on, experienced, driven individual to manage our account, prepare monthly and year-end reports, and complete all filings necessary to be in full compliance with state and federal agencies. We require someone with significant experience in accounting for this position.

REMINDER: SIGN UP TO ACCESS SERVICE PROJECTS ON VOLUNTEERMARK

All volunteer opportunities are now open to both classes and are on a first-come, first-served basis. We have moved to one calendar on VolunteerMark that everyone will use to sign up for opportunities. This was the overwhelming feedback that volunteer opportunities are a great way to have both classes connect. This also means that 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 24: Genesis Tutoring
September 25: Happy Bottoms
September 26: Literacy KC
September 27: Library Lets Loose – JOCO Library Foundation
September 28: JDRF One Walk
September 28: National MS Society
September 28: 3rd Annual Women & Girls Public Chance Conference
September 28: Library Lets Loose – JOCO Library Foundation
September 28: Spring Downtown Outreach
September 29: Library Lets Loose – JOCO Library Foundation
September 29: Farm Fest
September 29: Ronald McDonald House Family Room Lunch
October 1: Genesis Tutoring
October 2: Pumpkin Hollow @ Deanna Rose
October 3: School of Economics at UMB
October 3: Kansas City CycleNation
October 3: Fairfax Festival
October 4: Giving the Basics – PickUp Day
October 4: Power of the Purse – day before set up
October 5: Grace Race
October 5: Power of the Purse Luncheon
October 5: The Rent Party – Community LINC
October 6: Pumpkin Hollow @ Deanna Rose

ALUMNI

REGISTER NOW: CENTURIONS TRIVIA NIGHT BENEFITTING TRIP SCHOLARSHIPS (ALL ACTIVES, ALUMNI, AND GUESTS)

WARNING: This event will sell out!

Gather your smartest friends, colleagues, and classmates in teams of eight and join us for Centurions Trivia on Monday, November 4 from 6-9 p.m. in the KC Chamber Board Room on the first floor of Union Station.

The cost per team of 8 is $240, or $30/person. If you don't have a team, sign up anyway and we will assign you one! BYOE-Bring Your Own Everything. Drinks, food, and decor for your tables are welcome! The price will rise after October 21 to $280 per team or $35 per person. If you sign up as a team, please indicate your team name in the “registration comments”.

All proceeds will benefit Centurions trip scholarships!! Register here >>

2019 CENTURIONS DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION SYMPOSIUM

Register Now! Friday, November 8, 2019 - 8:30 to 11:00 a.m.