LAST CALL: ACTIVES AND ALUMNI HOLIDAY SOCIAL
Feeling festive? Join us for a jolly good time on December 10, 2024 from 5-7 p.m. at The Maverick for the annual Centurions Actives and Alumni Holiday Social where we will toast the season and celebrate another year of Centurions. We will also be collecting donations for The Children’s Place, a specialized trauma treatment center serving the mental health needs of young children. Registration is required to attend. You must be a Centurions Active or Alumni Association (dues-paying member) to register. Find more information and register here >>
PINNACLE
PINNACLE LEGACY SELECTION
The Legacy Selection event for the next Pinnacle Legacy project will be December 16 at Walz Tetrick Advertising. Please join us as the three finalists give their presentations to the cohort and the first-year Pinnacle class will vote to select the next project! Register here >>
CENTURIONS OFFICE HOURS
Do you know someone who would make an excellent Centurion? Have them join us for our upcoming Virtual Office Hours 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. Office Hours Registration >>
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 >>
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 >>
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 ISSUES UP CLOSE: TEACHING REIMAGINED – INNOVATIVE MODELS FOR STUDENT SUCCESS
The National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) reports a historic decline in American students’ knowledge and skills, spotlighting a growing crisis in education. Amid the challenges schools face today, one pressing question remains: Are we truly preparing young learners for a successful future? This Issues Up Close Session presented by Centurion Apex Class, hosted by Tabitha Darko dives into innovative teaching models that break the mold, rethinking traditional approaches to education. Discover how these bold strategies are shaping classrooms to better support students through their most critical developmental years. Join us to explore solutions that reimagine what education can—and should—be. 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.
