Centurions NOW - July 22, 2019

Jul 22, 2019

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CENTURIONS HOMECOMING

We’ve loved our annual Legacy Golf Tournament, but it’s time to do something where all actives, alumni, and guests can come together as one big Centurions family. Centurions Homecoming is your chance to celebrate the impact your class makes on Kansas City and to tap into this big, beautiful network of resources (read: incredible humans) we’ve got at our fingertips. Don’t miss out on attending this inaugural event, which will take place on the evening of Thursday, September 5 at the Mulberry Room in the West Bottoms. This event is hosted by the Centurions Alumni Board. Plus-ones are welcome, so get those babysitters lined up now! Register here >>

FALL

CENTURIONS HOMECOMING

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:

July 22: Ronald McDonald House Family Room Lunch
July 23: Uplift Warehouse Workday
July 24: Veterans Community Project Build
July 25: Literacy KC
July 27: WIN for KC Triathlon & Duathlon
July 27: Amethyst Place – Garage Reorganization
July 27: Downtown Outreach
July 29: NourishKC
August 1: Gleaning with After the Harvest
August 2: Giving the Basics – PickUp Day
August 3: Bed Distribution Day
August 3: Blood Drive Phone Bank
August 3: Lazarus Ministries
August 7: Happy Bottoms
August 8: CCVI Illuminate
August 9: HopeBUILDERS
August 9: Downtown Outreach
August 10: Giving the Basics – Community Night
August 10: Harvesters Sort & Pack

SPRING

LUC: FAISAL KHAN

Faisal Khan started his new position October 1, 2018, as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for Samuel U. Rodgers Health. Prior to this position Faisal Khan served as the Director of the Saint Louis County Department of Public Health from 2015-2018. Dr. Khan is a medical epidemiologist and has 17 years of experience in public health management inclusive of surveillance, prevention, and treatment/care. He also previously served as St. Louis County’s director of Communicable Disease Control services. He brings a wealth of knowledge from public health arenas. This event is taking place on August 1 at Samuel U. Rodgers Health Center. Register here >>

RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY AT NILES HOME

Please join us on August 7 to be a part of history, for the official ribbon cutting ceremony of your legacy project. You've all poured your blood, sweat, tears, and more sweat into the beautiful Therapeutic Garden and hoop house for KVC Niles, home for children. We'll have executives from KVC, staff from Niles, some local KC VIPs, and of course all of you. This will be a celebration of all of your hard work, and the great work Niles does for the kids. Join us for the ribbon cutting if you can, and the happy hour at Corrigan Station afterwards for sure! Register here >>

DIVERSITY & INCLUSION SURVEY DISCUSSION

Join the Spring Diversity Committee on August 9 as we host a facilitated group discussion around the Spring DEI survey results. The goal is to provide a safe space where fellow Centurions can openly digest the survey results and participate in a honest discussion on the impact this data will have in the work of championing diversity, equity and inclusion in the Centurions program. Coffee and light breakfast will be provided. Register here >>

IUC: VIOLENT CRIME IN KANSAS CITY: COMMUNITY AND VICTIM PERSPECTIVES

In recent years, federal statistics revealed that Kansas City has the fifth-highest murder rate in the country. Too often, the perspectives of victims and community, grassroots organizers go unheard throughout the Kansas City metro when addressing crime and public safety. This Issues up Close builds on themes and discussions from the July Task Force, and invites Centurions to visit with community leaders, volunteers, and professionals working to heal communities and improve the lives of victims affected by violent crime. Centurions will have the opportunity to consider these perspectives and how Centurions can participate in ending violent crime in Kansas City. Register here >>

LUC: GREG GRAVES

Greg Graves is arguably one of the most transformational leaders in the firm’s 121-year history. During his time as Chairman and CEO at Burns & McDonnell, the firm experienced explosive growth more than tripling in size. As Chamber Chairman, Graves was the driving force in 2011 to launch the Chamber’s Big 5 initiatives that continue to focus community action on specific goals. Greg and his wife, Deanna, continue to be civic and philanthropic champions throughout the Kansas City region. This event is taking place on August 21. Register here >>

LUC: BOARD BASICS

Are you relatively new to board service or considering serving on a nonprofit board? This is your opportunity to explore the nuts and bolts of what it means to be a nonprofit board member. Join us on August 27 at 8 a.m. in the Chamber Board Room to learn more about board service. Register here >>

CENTURIONS HOMECOMING

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:

July 22: Ronald McDonald House Family Room Lunch
July 23: Uplift Warehouse Workday
July 24: Veterans Community Project Build
July 25: Literacy KC
July 27: WIN for KC Triathlon & Duathlon
July 27: Amethyst Place – Garage Reorganization
July 27: Downtown Outreach
July 29: NourishKC
August 1: Gleaning with After the Harvest
August 2: Giving the Basics – PickUp Day
August 3: Bed Distribution Day
August 3: Blood Drive Phone Bank
August 3: Lazarus Ministries
August 7: Happy Bottoms
August 8: CCVI Illuminate
August 9: HopeBUILDERS
August 9: Downtown Outreach
August 10: Giving the Basics – Community Night
August 10: Harvesters Sort & Pack

ALUMNI

CENTURIONS HOMECOMING

READY TO SERVE?

Calling all alumni! Your Centurions Actives are doing a great job creating lots of volunteer opportunities... so great that they could use an extra hand from you! If you’re interested in helping out at any of the following opportunities, please sign up by contacting Spring Active Alex Callow (acallow@finklewilliams.com).

July 23: Uplift Warehouse Workday
July 24: Veterans Community Project Build
July 27: WIN for KC Triathlon & Duathlon
July 29: NourishKC
August 1: Gleaning with After the Harvest
August 2: Giving the Basics – PickUp Day
August 3: Blood Drive Phone Bank
August 3: Lazarus Ministries

(Click here for more details on each of these volunteer opportunities.)