WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP FORUM 2024: BUILDING BETTER ALLIES FOR WOMEN IN THE WORKPLACE
People of all gender identities are welcome to join us for this transformative forum dedicated to fostering partnership and allyship across gender, generation, race, ethnicity, and more. This inclusive and engaging event will empower participants to break down barriers, tackle tough conversations, and create meaningful change towards a more equitable workforce for all. Register here >>
PINNACLE
PINNACLE FIRST YEAR PULSE CHECK
Please join your fellow Pinnacle First years on October 22 as we discuss our overall Centurion experience, improving committee engagement, next year’s retreat, and other important topics! Register here >>
CENTURIONS INFORMATION SESSION
Do you know someone who would make an excellent Centurion? Have them join us at our next information session of the season on Wednesday, October 23 from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. at Black Dog Coffee. Register here >>
The Centurions application is now open and is due January 15, 2025. The application and more information about the Centurions Leadership Program can be found HERE!
ISSUES UP CLOSE: CONSERVATION AND WILDLIFE REHABILITATION IN KC
Lakeside Nature Center serves the public as both an educational and recreational resource. Most importantly, it serves as one of Missouri’s largest wildlife rehabilitation facilities. Join your fellow Centurions at this award-winning facility to learn more about the ways Lakeside Nature Center serves and protects wildlife. We’ll also hear first hand about issues facing wildlife today in Kansas City and ways you can help. We’ll also visit with some of the 60 animals including bald eagles and other birds of prey, mammals, reptiles, amphibians and fish. This event is open to Pinnacle & Apex actives! Register here >>
PINNACLE – RED LINE BUS TOUR
Join us for a powerful and insightful journey through the history of residential segregation in Kansas City during our Redline Bus Tour, based on the acclaimed audio guide, Dividing Lines. This tour, narrated by ethnographer and host of the “Wide Ruled” podcast, Nathaniel Bozarth, will provide a deep dive into the far-reaching impacts of segregation, primarily through its effects on real estate across the Kansas City metro area. Register here >>
CENTURIONS 80S ROLLER SKATING SOCIAL
Join us for a totally rad 80s Roller Skating Social on November 21! Dust off your leg warmers and neon outfits as we take a groovy trip back to the vibrant era of big hair and classic hits. Whether you’re a roller-skating pro or a newbie, this is the perfect chance to show off your moves, make new friends, and enjoy some throwback tunes. Let’s make some unforgettable memories together! This event is open to Pinnacle, Apex, & Alumni Centurions only. Register here >>
PINNACLE ISSUES UP CLOSE: NARCAN TRAINING WITH FIRST CALL
Our friends at First Watch will host a training and discussion to address the growing opiate crisis in Kansas City. Participants will review current drug trends and local and national pertinent data and learn how to spot an overdose and administer naloxone in both forms (intramuscular and nasal). Register here >>
PINNACLE COHORT COOKIE EXCHANGE
Join us for the most deliciously delightful Centurion Cookie Exchange! Bring your favorite cookie creation to swap while rocking your ugliest holiday sweater. Whether it’s a gaudy knit or a bedazzled masterpiece, the tackier, the better! Sweet treats & ugly sweaters – what more could you ask for?! Register here >>
PINNACLE 2024-2025 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!
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:
- October 23 – KC Mothers in Charge: Purpose through Pain
- October 24 – Declutter to Expand Services at Project Living Proof
- October 24 – Youth Ambassadors Ribbon Cutting & Blue Jean Bash
- October 24 – Newhouse Trunk or Treat
- November 2 – Hard to Recycle Items Day
- November 2 – The Art of Home Gala
- November 2 – Art Smash Gala
- November 7 – PREP KC Career Jumping
- November 7 – Project Warmth
- November 7 – Bingo & Brews
- November 8 – Orchard Planting
- November 9 – Camps for Kids: Cocktails & Camp Tales
- November 9 – Thundergong
- November 13 – Goodwill: Bridge to Technology Mock Interviews
- November 13 – Angel Flight Central Event Fundraiser Prep
APEX
APEX ISSUES UP CLOSE – CRIME & SAFETY
Join us for a panel discussion on crime and safety in the surrounding Kansas City area. We will dive into questions like, what are the proactive things we can do in our neighborhoods to prevent crime? What are the policies around the city that are known to lead to higher crime? Our guest panel will include members of the Kansas City Kansas Police Department and of the Platte County Sheriff’s Department. Register here >>
CENTURIONS INFORMATION SESSION
Do you know someone who would make an excellent Centurion? Have them join us at our next information session of the season on Wednesday, October 23 from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. at Black Dog Coffee. Register here >>
The Centurions application is now open and is due January 15, 2025. The application and more information about the Centurions Leadership Program can be found HERE!
PINNACLE 2024-2025 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!
ISSUES UP CLOSE: CONSERVATION AND WILDLIFE REHABILITATION IN KC
Lakeside Nature Center serves the public as both an educational and recreational resource. Most importantly, it serves as one of Missouri’s largest wildlife rehabilitation facilities. Join your fellow Centurions at this award-winning facility to learn more about the ways Lakeside Nature Center serves and protects wildlife. We’ll also hear first hand about issues facing wildlife today in Kansas City and ways you can help. We’ll also visit with some of the 60 animals including bald eagles and other birds of prey, mammals, reptiles, amphibians and fish. This event is open to Pinnacle & Apex actives! Register here >>
CENTURIONS 80S ROLLER SKATING SOCIAL
Join us for a totally rad 80s Roller Skating Social on November 21! Dust off your leg warmers and neon outfits as we take a groovy trip back to the vibrant era of big hair and classic hits. Whether you’re a roller-skating pro or a newbie, this is the perfect chance to show off your moves, make new friends, and enjoy some throwback tunes. Let’s make some unforgettable memories together! This event is open to Pinnacle, Apex, & Alumni Centurions only. Register here >>
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:
- October 23 – KC Mothers in Charge: Purpose through Pain
- October 24 – Declutter to Expand Services at Project Living Proof
- October 24 – Youth Ambassadors Ribbon Cutting & Blue Jean Bash
- October 24 – Newhouse Trunk or Treat
- November 2 – Hard to Recycle Items Day
- November 2 – The Art of Home Gala
- November 2 – Art Smash Gala
- November 7 – PREP KC Career Jumping
- November 7 – Project Warmth
- November 7 – Bingo & Brews
- November 8 – Orchard Planting
- November 9 – Camps for Kids: Cocktails & Camp Tales
- November 9 – Thundergong
- November 13 – Goodwill: Bridge to Technology Mock Interviews
- November 13 – Angel Flight Central Event Fundraiser Prep
ALUMNI
ALUMNI DIRECTORY AND DUES
We will begin updating information for the 2024-2025 Centurions Alumni Directory in the coming weeks.
We want to do our best to help you stay connected to fellow alumni. If you would like to continue your Centurions Alumni Association membership, feel free to follow this link to pay online, or pay by scrolling down to the “Centurions Invoice Payment” section to pay the $75 alumni dues. On the form, include the code “AD-2024” when it requests an invoice number, and include your first and last name in the notes section so we can pair each payment to the appropriate alumnus. If you registered for the Alumni Breakfast you already paid your dues for the upcoming year as part of the fees.
Alumni Dues: Please remember that 100% of alumni dues go toward alumni programming, existing scholarships for active Centurions, and beginning last fall, a new DEI Legacy scholarship opportunity. The Centurions Alumni Association is committed to enhancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the Centurions program. As a first step in this effort the Centurions Alumni Board has created the DEI Legacy Scholarship. This Scholarship covers the full cost of tuition and trip fees for one professional from a traditionally underrepresented group who is working to create equity within Kansas City. We hope to fund one scholarship per class on an ongoing basis.
Joining the Alumni Association guarantees you a copy of the Alumni Directory once it’s published in the fall. Please stay tuned for more information on upcoming events.
NAVIGATING OFFICE POLITICS WITH BILLI LEE
Join us for a thought-provoking session led by Billi Lee, founder of The Savvy Institute and a recognized expert in navigating organizational politics. With over three decades of experience training individuals and organizations—including clients as prestigious as the CIA and Bank of America—Billi brings invaluable insights into understanding the dynamics at play in various aspects of our lives. Register here >>
ALUMNI SOCIAL WITH A PURPOSE
Join the Centurions Alumni Association Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee for a social event with a purpose! This is a time for fun, camaraderie, socializing and networking. Alumni and Active of Color are highly encouraged to attend but ALL are welcome!
Help us increase the BIPOC leadership pipeline in Kansas City by inviting a BIPOC leader to learn more about the Legacy Scholarship and becoming a Centurion. This is a great time to engage with graduates and active Centurions to get a real sense of the experience, as well as an opportunity to learn more about the scholarships available to promote diversity in the program. Disclaimer for Graduates: This event is open to Centurions Alumni Association members. Dues ($75/year) may be paid onsite at this event. Register here >>
CENTURIONS 80S ROLLER SKATING SOCIAL
Join us for a totally rad 80s Roller Skating Social on November 21! Dust off your leg warmers and neon outfits as we take a groovy trip back to the vibrant era of big hair and classic hits. Whether you’re a roller-skating pro or a newbie, this is the perfect chance to show off your moves, make new friends, and enjoy some throwback tunes. Let’s make some unforgettable memories together! This event is open to Pinnacle, Apex, & Alumni Centurions only. Register here >>
