Centurions NOW - May 16, 2022

May 16, 2022

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2022-2023 APEX LEGACY PROJECT APPLICATION OPEN

Each year, the Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce Centurions Leadership Program plans, leads, and mobilizes Centurions volunteers to complete a Legacy Project for one Kansas City nonprofit, with the intent to bring a long-lasting benefit to the Kansas City community. While every project is unique, Centurions provide 250+ skilled volunteer hours, several thousand dollars, and unmatched visibility for your organization. Projects can be short or may take as long as ten months to complete. The project application and more information can be found here.

PINNACLE

REMINDER: SIGN UP TO ACCESS SERVICE PROJECTS ON VOLUNTEERMARK

There are several volunteer opportunities that are open and are on a first-come, first-served basis.

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:

  • May 21 – Boys and Girls Club of Greater Kansas City – Kids Night Out
  • May 22 – Kansas City Sports Commission Triathlon
  • June 4 - "Get Schooled" Benefitting Lead to Read KC
  • June 4 - KCAI's Art & Design Auction
  • June 5 - The Big Dill
  • June 11 - Heroes for Hospice 5K Run/Walk

APEX

LUC: WAYNE STRICKLAND

May 17, 2022
4-5:30 p.m.
Wayne Strickland is a former VP of Hallmark, and serves as a CEO coach and author. He is the author of a book on leadership, Get Over Yourself, Decide to Lead. Wayne understands the leadership qualities necessary to lead successful teams in response to competitive markets. The May Leadership Up Close will be an opportunity to engage more in these qualities and to know how they can benefit you and your work. Register here >>

SOCIAL THIRD THURSDAY HAPPY HOUR

May 19, 2022
4:30-6:00 p.m.
Recurring Social Happy Hours will be held at various locations around KC on the Third Thursday of every month. If this date corresponds with a Steering Committee meeting, Centurions are encouraged to join the Happy Hour after the Steering Committee meeting. Check GroupMe for locations and specific event contact people each month. Drinks will be available for purchase at the venue. Please register for the events here so we will have an accurate headcount. Register here >>

SOCIAL FIRST FRIDAY LUNCH

June 3, 2022
11:30-1:00 p.m. 
Recurring Social Lunches will be held at various locations around KC on the First Friday of every month. Check GroupMe for locations and specific event contact people each month. Lunches will be available for purchase at the venue. Please register for the events here so we will have an accurate headcount. Register here >>

SOCIAL SECOND TUESDAY COFFEE

June 14, 2022
8-9:30 a.m.
Recurring Social Coffees will be held at various locations around KC on the Second Tuesday of every month. Check GroupMe for locations and specific event contact people each month. Coffees will be available for purchase at the venue. Please register for the events here so we will have an accurate headcount. Register here >>

SECOND-YEAR EXECUTIVE BREAKFAST

June 15, 2022
7:30-9:00 a.m.
Second-Year Centurions and their executives are invited to attend this breakfast to learn about the accomplishments of the graduating Centurions over the last two years. This is also an opportunity to see how their investment in the program will return a more engaged, educated, thoughtful, and connected leader. Register here >>
 

SAVE THE DATE: CENTURIONS GRADUATION

June 30, 2022
Time TBD
They’ve learned, they’ve served and they’ve led. Now, join us as they graduate! Save the date for Apex class of 2022 graduation. More information to come in the next few months.

REMINDER: SIGN UP TO ACCESS SERVICE PROJECTS ON VOLUNTEERMARK

There are several contact-free, small group, or outdoor volunteer opportunities that are now open and are on a first-come, first-served basis.

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:

  • May 21 – Boys and Girls Club of Greater Kansas City – Kids Night Out
  • May 22 – Kansas City Sports Commission Triathlon
  • June 4 - "Get Schooled" Benefitting Lead to Read KC
  • June 4 - KCAI's Art & Design Auction
  • June 5 - The Big Dill
  • June 11 - Heroes for Hospice 5K Run/Walk

ALUMNI

DEI AND POLICYMAKERS EVENT

May 26, 2022
4:30-6:00 p.m.
Over the next year, we will see campaigns and elections at every level of Kansas City politics - Jackson County, City of Kansas City, State, and Federal. While not everyone will be able to vote in elections, they will be impacted by the decisions and policies implemented by those elected officials. To help Centurion Alumni better understand the current state of play, the Alumni Board's DEI and Social Committees, invite them to learn more about how we got where we are and how we move forward in a post-COVID political world. Register here >>