Centurions NOW - April 17, 2023
CONGRATULATIONS JENNIFER INGRAHAM, 2023 BERNARD POWELL AWARD RECIPIENT
We are pleased to announce Jennifer Ingraham as the 2023 recipient of the Bernard Powell Award. Jennifer Ingraham is a champion of women, the arts, healthcare, and our city’s philanthropic spirit. Jennifer has dedicated her professional career to bettering this city through her roles in the nonprofit sector including the UMKC Foundation, the Kansas City Repertory Theatre, Park University, and the Kansas City Symphony. Currently, she serves as the Vice President of Philanthropy and Alumni Relations, at Kansas City University (KCU), where she helps address our region’s healthcare and dental needs. She’s assisted in expanding education and preparedness programs for medical professionals by opening KCU’s new College of Dental Medicine in Joplin, MO., in the fall of 2023. Her positive contributions go far beyond her professional impact, through her volunteer work at various local organizations including United WE, WIN for KC, and more. Jennifer carries on the spirit of Bernard Powell through her unwavering commitment and passion for improving Kansas City.
PINNACLE
IUC: OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES OF LEGAL MARIJUANA
April 18, 2023
8-9:30 a.m.
With the state of Missouri legalizing the recreational use of marijuana and the state of Kansas in the process of legalizing medical use, learn from legal expert James Nechleba and entrepreneur Marne Madison about the opportunities and challenges involved in the marijuana business. 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:
- April 18- Goodwill Mock Interview Day
- April 20- Guadalupe Centers Middle School 8th Grade Career Jumping
- April 20- 10th Annual Welcome House Breakfast
- April 20- EarlystART Art Festival & Science Fair Night
- April 20- Retreat Volunteer Activity 1
- April 20- Retreat Volunteer Activity 2
- April 21- Great Kansas City Cleanup- Earth Day Weekend
- April 21- Swagg Inc. Day
- April 22- Un-Dumpster Day/Earth Day Festival
- April 22- Earth Day Action & Outreach
- April 22- Challenge Your Fashion
- April 24- Cross-Lines Community Market Restocking
- April 24- Girls on the Run Supply Delivery to Schools
- April 25- Girls on the Run Supply Delivery to Schools
- April 26- Girls on the Run Supply Delivery to Schools
- April 27- Harvesters Mobile Food Distribution
- April 27- Big Brothers Big Sisters Draft Day Party
- April 27- Take a Wild Guess- Wildwood Outdoor Education Center
- April 28- CCVI's 35th Annual Trolley Run
- April 29- CCVI's 35th Annual Trolley Run
- April 30- CCVI's 35th Annual Trolley Run
APEX
IUC: OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES OF LEGAL MARIJUANA
April 18, 2023
8-9:30 a.m.
With the state of Missouri legalizing the recreational use of marijuana and the state of Kansas in the process of legalizing medical use, learn from legal expert James Nechleba and entrepreneur Marne Madison about the opportunities and challenges involved in the marijuana business. Register here >>
LUC: ISSAC LEE COLLINS
April 26, 2023
10-11:15 a.m.
Isaac Lee Collins is a community entrepreneur, business coach, and speaker. He started his entrepreneurial journey fresh out of college at 23 years old. Fast forward eleven years and Isaac has had the honor of owning 7 for-profit businesses and one nonprofit in a variety of industries from brick-and-mortar food, real estate investing, construction, health supplements, kid’s yoga, to professional services. Currently, Isaac owns three Yogurtini Self-Serve Frozen Yogurt stores (Plaza, Shoal Creek, and Overland Park locations), Superhero Yoga (a kid’s yoga nonprofit), and his business coaching company called Streamlined Profit Academy. Register here >>
SOCIAL LUNCH
April 28, 2023
11:30-1:00 p.m.
Recurring Social Lunches will be held at various locations around KC on the Second 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 event on GroupMe so we will have an accurate headcount for the event.
ALLIES AND AUTHENTICITY
May 4, 2023
11:30-1:30 p.m.
This is time for us to engage in a safe space, in conversation and discussion about our task force survey results. The specific focus will be authenticity and what allyship looks like. This is a time to speak about and listen to our stories, thoughts, and perspectives about authenticity results from the task force surveys. This is an open forum. We will provide conversation guidelines to help facilitate the session. Register here >>
QUINDARO UNDERGROUND MUSEUM VISIT AND TOUR
May 10, 2023
1-3:00 p.m.
Attend this event to learn more about the history of the Vernon School now used as the Vernon Multi-Purpose Center. Its mission is to function as an outreach facility, serving Wyandotte County citizens. The Center's purpose and goal is to enhance the general, physical, and well-being of the community it serves. The center also houses the Underground Railroad Museum. Come see and learn about this integral part of our history. Register here >>
CENTURIONS CHEER ON SPORTING KC
May 13, 2023
5:30-10:00 p.m.
The event will be at Children's Mercy Park and we will have a chance to cheer on Sporting KC as they take on Minnesota United FC from the Mazuma Mezzanine. Each ticket to the game comes with food and beverages included. The game starts at 7:30 PM, however, Sporting Park will open up two hours before the match. This event is co-supported by Mazuma Credit Union and Sporting Kansas City.
This event is Centurions only due to a limit of 60 available tickets which will be first come first serve. We will be collecting a donation for each ticket that will support Victory Project. 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:
- April 20- Guadalupe Centers Middle School 8th Grade Career Jumping
- April 20- 10th Annual Welcome House Breakfast
- April 20- EarlystART Art Festival & Science Fair Night
- April 21- Swagg Inc. Day
- April 21- Legacy Project- Don Bosco
- April 21- Great Kansas City Cleanup- Earth Day Weekend
- April 22- Un-Dumpster Day/Earth Day Festival
- April 22- Earth Day Action & Outreach
- April 22- Challenge Your Fashion
- April 22- Legacy Project- Don Bosco
- April 24- Cross-Lines Community Market Restocking
- April 24- Girls on the Run Supply Delivery to Schools
- April 25- Girls on the Run Supply Delivery to Schools
- April 26- Girls on the Run Supply Delivery to Schools
- April 27- Harvesters Mobile Food Distribution
- April 27- Big Brothers Big Sisters Draft Day Party
- April 27- Take a Wild Guess- Wildwood Outdoor Education Center
- April 28- CCVI's 35th Annual Trolley Run
- April 29- CCVI's 35th Annual Trolley Run
- April 30- CCVI's 35th Annual Trolley Run
ALUMNI
RESTART VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY
April 19, 2023
5-7:00 p.m.
The Centurions Alumni Board Projects Committee is partnering with reStart this spring. Join them for a night of cookie decorating and a pizza party. This event benefits the families that reStart serves. Volunteering begins at 5:00 p.m. Register here >>
GREAT KANSAS CITY CLEANUP
April 21-23, 2023
Celebrate Earth Day and help improve the parks around Kansas City by participating in the Great Kansas City Cleanup. Join active Centurions and community members in tackling litter in Kansas City on Earth Day weekend. There are multiple days, times, and locations in need of volunteer assistance. Register here >>
RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE CHARITIES OF KANSAS CITY PRE-DRAFT EVENT
April 26, 2023
5-8:00 p.m.
RMHC-KC is hosting Trent Green’s House Party on April 26, 2023, at Leinenkugel's (Power & Light) to help RMHC-KC’s mission of supporting and providing housing to the families of seriously ill children. The event will feature Trent Green, current and former NFL players, on-air personalities, and other special guests. Following the event, Coca-Cola will present country artist Lainey Wilson on the Kansas City Live! main stage. RMHC-KC needs 6 Centurions Alumni volunteers to assist the Charity in selling unique handkerchiefs and bandannas to the crowd before the concert starts. Register here >>