Centurions NOW - February 6, 2023

Feb 06, 2023

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CENTURIONS HOMECOMING RECEPTION

Connect with Centurions friends old and new and raise money to support future generations of Centurions at our annual Homecoming reception on March 2. This is a casual, come-and-go event with good food, good drinks and plenty of time to catch up with your fellow Centurions.

Proceeds from this event support the DEI Legacy Scholarship which covers the full cost of tuition and trip for a professional in each cohort from a traditionally underrepresented group who is working to create equity within Kansas City. Register here >>

PINNACLE

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:

  • February 9 – Sarah Rector Mansion Listening Session
  • February 10 – Night to Shine KC
  • February 18 – Kansas City International Airport New Terminal Community Open House
  • February 18 – Red Bridge Road Recycling Center Volunteer Assistance 
  • February 20 – Project Uplift
  • February 20 – Cross-Lines Community Market Restocking
  • February 22 – Red Bridge Road Recycling Center Volunteer Assistance
  • February 24 – HALO Art Auction

APEX

SOCIAL LUNCH

February 10, 2023
11:30-1:00 p.m.
Recurring Social Lunches will be held at various locations around KC on the Second 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 event on GroupMe so we will have an accurate headcount for the event.

LUC: TOM GEREND

February 28, 2023
8-9:15 p.m.
Join the Community Leadership Committee as we hear from Tom Gerend on building consensus and other leadership lessons from the KC Streetcar. Register here >>

SOCIAL COFFEE

March 1, 2023
8-9:30 a.m.
Recurring Social Coffees will be held at various locations around KC on the First Wednesday of every month. Check Official GroupMe for locations and specific event contact people each month. Coffees will be available for purchase at the venue. Please register for the event on GroupMe so we will have an accurate headcount for the event.

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:

  • February 9 – Sarah Rector Mansion Listening Session
  • February 10 – Night to Shine KC
  • February 18 – Kansas City International Airport New Terminal Community Open House
  • February 18 – Red Bridge Road Recycling Center Volunteer Assistance 
  • February 20 – Project Uplift
  • February 20 – Cross-Lines Community Market Restocking
  • February 22 – Red Bridge Road Recycling Center Volunteer Assistance
  • February 24 – HALO Art Auction

ALUMNI

ALUMNI WINTER SOCIAL

February 23, 2023
5:30-7:30 p.m.
Celebrate Black History Month with your fellow Centurion Alumni at the locally Black-owned Bliss Books & Wine at their new brick-and-mortar bookstore. Bliss Books & Wine was named a 2022 Small Business of the Year and is an independent bookstore for wine enthusiasts & book lovers.

Centurion Alumni will have the opportunity to learn more about Bliss Books & Wine while enjoying drinks & light appetizers with friends. Register here >>

CENTURIONS ALUMNI VOLUNTEER CHALLENGE RECAP

As a focus for 2023, the Centurions Alumni Board is elevating awareness around regional housing insecurity and activating its reach to work toward proactive solutions. The Board organized volunteer opportunities for alumni, a coat-drive, and raised funds for Community LINC to kick things off, resulting in:

  • Cleaning 4 refurbished apartments in 4 hours for families to move into with the help of nearly 20 alumni.
  • Donating more than 50 heavy winter coats.
  • Funding holiday gifts for a family of 7, with the $800 raised.

Community LINC is the largest single site provider for homeless services in the KC metropolitan area. Learn how you can get involved in ending family homelessness here.