Centurions NOW - September 30, 2024

PINNACLE LUNCH & LEARN: PERSON CENTERED LANGUAGE

The DEI Committee is excited to offer a much requested program on person-centered language. Fellow Centurion, Kandace Buckner, and her colleague, Melissa Noland, will lead this conversation for our cohort from 11-1 on Friday, October 4. This program will enhance Centurions awareness of how language both describes and designs our reality. 

Person-centered language is language that puts people first. Using person-centered language is about respecting the dignity, worth, unique qualities and strengths of every individual. Registration is required to attend & lunch will be provided! Register here >>

PINNACLE’S DAY AT THE PUMPKIN PATCH

Come enjoy a crisp fall day and explore Alldredge Orchards with your family on Saturday, October 19 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.! Find the perfect pumpkins from the patch, take a hayride and have fun in their play areas! Register here >>

PINNACLE’S 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!

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 3 – Harvesting Hope
• October 5 – Rent Party 2024
• October 5 – Kids TLC Benefit
• October 6 – Sunday Night Live
• October 7 – Cristo Rey Golf Tournament
• October 11 – Missouri Boys State Casino Night
• October 12 – Overland Park Recycling Extravaganza
• October 12 – NCC Fall Festival
• October 13 – Rose Brooks Safe Futures Brunch
• October 14 – First Tee Golf Tournament

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!

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 3 – Harvesting Hope
• October 5 – Rent Party 2024
• October 5 – Kids TLC Benefit
• October 6 – Sunday Night Live
• October 7 – Cristo Rey Golf Tournament
• October 11 – Missouri Boys State Casino Night
• October 12 – Overland Park Recycling Extravaganza
• October 12 – NCC Fall Festival
• October 13 – Rose Brooks Safe Futures Brunch
• October 14 – First Tee Golf Tournament

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.