HAPPY HOLIDAYS
The Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce would like to wish you and yours a happy holiday season full of joy and peace. The KC Chamber offices will be closed December 23 through December 27. We look forward to working with you in 2025.
PINNACLE
CENTURIONS INFORMATION SESSION
Do you know someone who would make an excellent Centurion? Have them join us for our upcoming Virtual Information Session on Wednesday, December 18 from 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. 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. Register Here >>
PINNACLE SOCIAL LUNCH
Pinnacle’s Steering Committee would like you to join in on monthly coffees or lunches! Check GroupMe for locations and specific event contact people each month. Food and beverage will be available for purchase at the venue. Please register for the event here so we will have an accurate headcount for the event. Register here >>
PINNACLE COHORT COOKIE EXCHANGE
Who’s ready for the ultimate holiday celebration on December 19?
Join us for a spectacular Holiday Pop-Up Sensation! Think “Winter Wonderland” décor, judged cookie decorating, a cozy hot chocolate bar, the iconic Plaza lights, mouthwatering Gran Falloon appetizers courtesy of CBIZ and endless photo opportunities! Don’t wait – register now and hop aboard this magical polar express before it’s too late! Register here >>
PINNACLE APPLICATION WORKSHOP
The Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce’s Centurions Leadership Program is a two-year program focused on building community awareness through civic opportunities and on community issues that affect Greater Kansas City. The mission is to prepare a representative cross-section of the community’s emerging leaders for their role in shaping the future of Greater Kansas City. Interested professionals around the Greater Kansas City region can attend an information session or recruiting social to learn more about the program. The application workshop is an opportunity to review your application with an active Centurion prior to submission. Register here >>SECOND-YEAR EXECUTIVE BREAKFAST
Second-Year Pinnacle Centurions and their executives are invited to attend this breakfast on January 23 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, thoughtful, and connected leader. Register here >>
PINNACLE 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 Task Force of the Year. 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:
- December 18 – Youth Ambassadors Skate & Donate
- December 21 – Christmas Extravaganza
- January 24 – KC Hickman Mills South MS Career Jumping
APEX
APEX WINE CLASS
Does the delivery of a wine list at a corporate dinner make you sweat? Are you looking to break out of the generic wine varietals? Or just want to know what to pair with your dinner? If you answered yes to any of the above, join Bridgette at Lavada Wine Shop for tasting and class, diving into local area wine lists, top tier pairings, and just good wine! $25 Ticket includes Wine and grazing bites! Limited to 24 wine lovers. 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:
- December 18 – Youth Ambassadors Skate & Donate
- December 21 – Christmas Extravaganza
- January 24 – KC Hickman Mills South MS Career Jumping
ALUMNI
STAY IN THE LOOP: ALUMNI DIRECTORY AND DUES
Have you switched jobs, changed your name, or had another material change? Help us keep you up to date on Alumni happenings by letting us know! Please send your updates to Lindsay Jarquio at 816-374-5493 or jarquio@kcchamber.com.
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 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.
