Centurions NOW - November 11, 2024

Nov 11, 2024

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REGISTER NOW: 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

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 >>

REDLINE 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 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 Tuesday, November 19 from 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. at BHC. The Centurions application is now open and is due January 15, 2025. 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 >>

DEADLINE EXTENDED! 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:

November 15 – Assist with Gardening
November 15 – High Aspirations Mentors Challenge
December 6 – JA BizTown: Help Students Run a City
December 7 – Salvation Army

APEX

REDLINE BUS TOUR

LEADERSHIP UP CLOSE: ADAM MCCLUN, KC COMMON GOOD

High crime rates can create challenges for our community's well-being, safety, and overall quality of life. They often lead to fear and anxiety, hinder investment, and can negatively affect our local economy. But together, we can make a difference!

We invite you to join us for an engaging small group discussion with Adam McClun, Director of Programs and Operations at KC Common Good. Discover how Adam's leadership is helping to lower crime rates in Kansas City through community engagement and social justice initiatives. KC Common Good is making a real difference in our area, and Adam will share actionable steps we can all take as individuals, citizens, and business leaders to help create a safer Kansas City. Register here >>

DEADLINE EXTENDED! PINNACLE 2024-2025 LEGACY PROJECT APPLICATION OPEN

ISSUES UP CLOSE: CONSERVATION AND WILDLIFE REHABILITATION IN KC

CENTURIONS 80S ROLLER SKATING SOCIAL

APEX FAMILY FRIENDLY BOWLING

Get ready to join your Apex friends, families, and guests for BOWLING! There is a bowling alley in the basement of a church in Strawberry Hill (KCK) - a perfect activity for Thanksgiving week. Don't want to bowl? No problem! Centurions have the entire place to themselves and can grab food and beverages and just hang out! Stay tuned for more information. Still looking for a reason? This gives you a reason to leave work a bit early before the holiday and entertain your children while they are out of school. Or if you just need a break from Thanksgiving meal prep! 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:

November 15 – Assist with Gardening
November 15 – High Aspirations Mentors Challenge
December 6 – JA BizTown: Help Students Run a City
December 7 – Salvation Army

ALUMNI

VOLUNTEER AND SOCIALIZE WITH A PURPOSE: SHARE YOUR TIME AND ENJOY SOME WINE!

Join the Alumni Association Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and Projects Committees on Wednesday, November 13 for a social event with a purpose. This is a time for fun, camaraderie, socializing and networking. Start the night out by crossing out a box on your BINGO card by volunteering at Lead to Read, then head over to KC Wineworks for a social. Click each event below to be taken to the registration pages.

4-6 p.m. @ Lead to Read, at Park 39 | 315 E 39th Street, Kansas City, MO 64111 Register here >>
6-8 p.m. @ KC Wineworks, 1829 McGee St, Kansas City, MO 64108 Register here >>

Alumni and Actives 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.

ALUMNI GIVEBACK: ‘TIS THE SEASON OF GIVING

The Alumni Projects Committee has put together a unique and fun opportunity to stay engaged in local nonprofit organizations and give back this fall. Alumni GiveBack BINGO highlights the “Serve” pillar of the Centurions Leadership Program, with activities like volunteering, donating, and sharing experiences on social media. The tasks were selected to include a mix of hands-on service and support for local nonprofits.

For those who submit completed BINGO cards, you’ll be entered into drawings for special prizes! Winners will be announced at the 2024 Active & Alumni Holiday Party.

How to Play:

Print the Bingo card attached HERE and track completed activities throughout November.
All activities must be completed between Nov 1-30.
To WIN: Complete 5 activities horizontal, diagonal, or all 4 corners.
Completed Bingo Cards can be emailed to Rachel Russell (rgabby826@gmail.com) or, even better, you can bring it to the Centurions Holiday Party (Details to come!)

All participants are entered for a chance to win fun prizes!

ISSUES UP CLOSE: CONSERVATION AND WILDLIFE REHABILITATION IN KC

REDLINE BUS TOUR

CENTURIONS 80S ROLLER SKATING SOCIAL

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.