Centurions NOW - April 24, 2023

Apr 24, 2023

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APEX 2023-2024 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.

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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 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
May 3- Pack 5k Finish Line Bags for Girls on the Run
May 4- KCAI Art Pop
May 5- Girls on the Run 5k
May 6- MINDDRIVE Liberty Invitational
May 7- Kabe's Fest
May 8- Cross-Lines Community Market Restocking
May 9- Project Homelessness Connect KC
May 15 Cross-Lines Community Market Restocking

APEX

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

Upcoming Projects In Need of Volunteers:

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
May 3- Pack 5k Finish Line Bags for Girls on the Run
May 4- KCAI Art Pop
May 5- Girls on the Run 5k
May 6- MINDDRIVE Liberty Invitational
May 7- Kabe's Fest
May 8- Cross-Lines Community Market Restocking
May 9- Project Homelessness Connect KC

ALUMNI

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 >>