Centurions NOW - February 28, 2022
NOMINATIONS ARE OPEN FOR THE 2022 BERNARD POWELL AWARD
Named for civil rights activist and former Centurion, Bernard Powell, since 1980 the Centurions Leadership Program has recognized alumni who demonstrate outstanding leadership, deep commitment to service, and clear passion for the improvement of the Greater Kansas City area in Bernard Powell’s memory. The recipient is selected by a committee of previous Bernard Powell Award recipients. View past Bernard Powell Award recipients here >>
To submit a nominee for this year's the Bernard Powell Award, please click on the link below. Please submit your nominations by Tuesday, March 1.
APEX
BEYOND VIETNAM: A TIME TO BREAK SILENCE
February 28, 2022
4-6:30 p.m.
Beyond Vietnam: A Time to Break Silence, commemorating the 55th anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King’s historic address and call to action against the war’s racial and economic inequities. The location will be shared via email. Light refreshments will be provided and all Centurions actives, alumni, and friends and welcome to attend this in-person event. Panelists include Shawn Alexander, Ph.D., Jason Glenn, Ph.D., Randal Jelks, Ph.D., Nicole Hodges Persley, Ph.D., Sharla Smith, Ph.D., MPH, and Lynette Sparkman-Barnes, Psy.D. Register here >>
SOCIAL FIRST FRIDAY LUNCH
March 4, 2022
11:30-1:00 p.m.
Recurring Social Lunches will be held at various locations around KC on the First Friday of every month. Check GroupMe for locations and specific event contact people each month. Lunches will be available for purchase at the venue. Please register for the events here so we will have an accurate headcount. Register here >>
SOCIAL SECOND TUESDAY COFFEE
March 8, 2022
8-9:30 a.m.
Recurring Social Coffees will be held at various locations around KC on the Second Tuesday of every month. Check GroupMe for locations and specific event contact people each month. Coffees will be available for purchase at the venue. Please register for the events here so we will have an accurate headcount. Register here >>
LUC: BOB KENDRICK
March 8, 2022
4-5:30 p.m.
Bob Kendrick is the president of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, and has served in that capacity since 2011. Bob has helped to raise almost $20 million in an effort to amplify the work of the NLBM. He is a pillar of the community and has received several awards for his leadership and service to the community. Bob will share his leadership journey and lessons that he has learned with our cohort. Register here >>
GLAMA – ORDINANCE PROJECT
March 13, 2022
2-4:00 p.m.
The DEI Committee is hosting a viewing and discussion of the Ordinance Project at UMKC. The Ordinance Project tells the story of the contentious struggle to pass an ordinance in Kansas City, Missouri prohibiting discrimination in housing, employment, and public accommodations based upon sexual orientation and HIV status. Emerging from the local chapter of the AIDS Coalition to Unleash Power, activists struggled for nearly four years (1989-1993) to secure passage of the ordinance. Directed by UMKC doctoral candidate Austin R. Williams, the 90-minute film won the Celebration of Courage Award at the 2018 Kansas City LGBT Film Festival, and the Juror’s Choice Award at the 2019 Kansas International Film Festival. Register here >>
SPRING FLING SOCIAL
March 17, 2022
4-7:00 p.m.
Come join us for our "Spring Fling" Social and celebrate St. Patty's and March Madness with your Centurions friends! The event is open to all Apex Centurions and a guest. Centurions will provide appetizers and limited drink tickets. Please register by March 9, 2022, for an accurate headcount with the venue. Register here >>
SAVE THE DATE: CENTURIONS GRADUATION
June 30, 2022
Time TBD
They’ve learned, they’ve served and they’ve led. Now, join us as they graduate! Save the date for Apex class of 2022 graduation. More information to come in the next few months.
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:
- March 2 – HALO Art Auction
- March 2 - Gloria Willis Middle School Career Speakers
- March 3 – MINDDRIVE Drone Race Level 4
- March 5 – Cross-Lines Commodities Box Packing
- March 5 – Challenge Your Fashion Fundraiser
- March 9 – 2022 Big 12 Men’s & Women's Basketball Championship
- March 9 – Happy Bottoms Diaper Processing
- March 11 – 2022 Big 12 Men’s & Women’s Basketball Championship
- March 12 – 2022 Big 12 Men’s & Women’s Basketball Championship
- March 13 – 2022 Big 12 Men’s & Women’s Basketball Championship