Centurions NOW - September 28, 2020
Sep 21, 2020
ALL ACTIVES AND ALUMNI: CENTURIONS BLOOD DRIVE
The Community Blood Center needs our help. As the region begin to reopen and hospitals anticipate the return of elective surgeries, the CBC has issued an urgent call for donors. On October 26 and 27, we are hosting a blood drive in the triangle lot of union station. Two volunteer hours will be given to every Centurion who participates in the drive. Find more information and register here >>
FALL
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 >>
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 >>
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 29: Niles Therapeutic Garden
- September 30: Harvesters
- October 2: Pantry Pickup Day
- October 3: Planting Independence Yard Cleanup
- October 8: After the Harvest – Gleaning
- October 10: Uplift Warehouse Sorting
- October 10: Habitat KC Restore
SPRING
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 >>
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 >>
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 29: Niles Therapeutic Garden
- September 30: Harvesters
- October 2: Pantry Pickup Day
- October 2: Legacy Project
- October 3: Planting Independence Yard Cleanup
- October 3: Legacy Project
- October 8: After the Harvest – Gleaning
- October 9: Legacy Project
- October 10: Uplift Warehouse Sorting
- October 10: Legacy Project
- October 10: Habitat KC Restore
ALUMNI
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 >>