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Check out the Projects page for information on project hours and Club 32.

Don't forget to sign up for projects on the calendar.

American Red Cross "Cause for Alarm!" | 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. |Saturday, March 13, 2010 | Location varies
Volunteers receive training on morning of event, then travel in their own vehicles to neighborhood and canvass door to door, offering free smoke alarms and replacement batteries.

Bridging the Gap | 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Saturday, March 13, 2010 | Northland Neighborhoods
Volunteers attend a group training at Northland Neighborhoods, then work in car-based teams, using neighborhood maps, to observe the level of litter in that neighborhood and give it a score. Scores are later used to produce an annual report of litter trends.

Kansas City Hope Lodge | 5 p.m. | Tuesday, March 16, 2010 | Kansas City Hope Lodge
Centurions will prepare a meal for the patients and families residing at the facility. Volunteers will stay and help serve the residents and then clean the kitchen prior to leaving.

Cooks for Kids | 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. | Thursday, March 18, 2010 | The Longfellow House
The meal program involves preparing dinner for guest families staying at a Ronald McDonald House or Family Room.

United Way Young Leaders Society Baby Shower | 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. | Thursday, March 25, 2010 | Raglan Road Irish Pub & Restaurant
Centurions and the United Way Young Leaders Society are teaming up to provide much-needed items for newborns and their mothers. Join us for a fun afternoon of supporting agencies in need, learning more about YLS and meeting fellow young professionals. A social will follow the event from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Active Centurions and alumni are welcome.

Kansas City Day | 6 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. | Monday, April 5, 2010 | River Market
On Opening Day, the Royals team up with more than 1,600 volunteers to sell a special Royals edition of the Kansas City Star throughout the city. Proceeds from the sales help send kids to Rotary Youth Camp and other deserving children's charities. Centurions will be organized into groups of five or six and will be asked to solicit donations for Rotary Youth Camp and another charity to be selected by Centurions alumni. Fifty to sixty volunteers are needed, so sign up now!

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Symphony Social | 8 p.m | Saturday, March 6, 2010 | Lyric Theatre
Active Centurions are invited to bring a guest to a special event, compliments of the Kansas City Symphony. George Stern conducts three pieces: George Crumb's "A Haunted Landscape," Ludwig van Beethoven's "Piano Concerto No. 1," and Aaron Copland's "Symphony No. 3." RSVP to Catherine McComb.

Women's Forum | 4:30 p.m. | Wednesday, March 10, 2010 | Sunlighten
Celebrate and be inspired by Kansas City's strong female leaders. Hear from Lionshare Marketing President Laura Lee Jones, Kansas City Business Journal Publisher Joyce Hayhow, Garmin Vice President of Human Resources Laurie Minard, and Kansas City Internal Medicine Chief Executive Officer Lori Mallory in a discussion moderated by Sunlighten Owner Connie Zack. Voluntary donations to the Women's Employment Network will be accepted. A contribution of $10 is suggested. RSVP to Catherine McComb.

March Madness Social | 11 a.m. | Friday, March 19, 2010 | Johnny's Tavern
Come by Johnny's Tavern in the Power & Light District and watch the second day of the tournament with your fellow Centurions. Actives and alumni are welcome. View the invitation and RSVP.

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Do you know someone who would be a great Centurion? Make sure he or she is invited to recruiting socials and notified of information sessions and application deadlines. Send contact information to Christine Murray.

Centurions Leadership Award Nominations Wanted
Deadline: Friday, February 26
Please send to: Christine Murray

At the Centurions Awards Reception we will award the 24th annual Centurions Leadership Award. Not only is this reception an excellent recruiting opportunity, but it also recognizes individuals in the community who exemplify the ideals and goals of the Centurions program.

The Centurions Leadership Award is presented to a community leader who embodies the spirit of Centurions. Last year's recipient of this award was Bernard Franklin. Individuals such as Henry Bloch, Crosby Kemper, Bill Dunn, and Adele Hall are past award recipients who have embodied the Centurions spirit. Nominees need not be members of the Centurions program.

Please send your nominations for the 2010 Centurions Leadership Award to Christine Murray by February 26. Please provide a description of the characteristics that qualify your candidate for this award as well as a brief biography if possible.

Thank you for your attention to this request.

Past Centurions Leadership Award Recipients:
2009 – Bernard Franklin
2008 – Lee Derrough
2007 - Shirley & Barnett Helzberg
2006 - The Honorable Kay Barnes
2005 - Jeffrey W. Comment
2004 - James E. and Virginia G. Stowers
2003 - The Honorable Carol S. Marinovich
2002 - Thomas A. McDonnell
2001 - The Honorable Fernando Gaitan, Jr.
2000 - Henry W. Bloch
1999 - Buck O’Neil
1998 - Jack C. Craft
1997 - William Nelson
1996 - Dr. Samuel Rodgers
1995 - R. Crosby Kemper
William H. Dunn
Alvin L. Brooks
Anita Gorman
Adele Hall
Mayor Emanuel Cleaver
Albert P. Mauro
H. Marshall Chatfield

Bernard Powell Award Nominations Wanted
The Bernard Powell Award was established in 1980 in memory of the award’s namesake, who was a renowned community activist in Kansas City. It is in that spirit of community involvement and activism that we seek nominations for the 2010 award. We ask that all Centurions give thoughtful consideration to a Centurions alumnus who has exemplified these traits.

In the interim, please take a few moments and complete the nomination form to nominate a deserving Centurions alumnus for the 2010 Bernard Powell Award. The selection committee, consisting of all previous award winners, will meet to make their selection. Please send your nominations to Christine Murray by March 1.

Thank you for your help in recognizing a deserving colleague by participating in the nomination process.

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Classroom Beautification
By the end of February, your pod should meet with your classroom teacher and outline a plan for the room.

MLK will be closed for Spring Break from Monday, March 29 to Friday, April 2. If you would like to implement your project during that time, be sure to work with the school to gain entry to the building.

Mentoring
4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Dates include:

• Monday, March 8
• Monday, March 22
• Monday, April 5
• Monday, April 19
• Monday, May 5
• Monday, May 17

Volunteers will interact (play games, talk, help with homework, work on special projects, etc.) with students in small group or large group settings. The youth in this program are in fourth through eighth grades. The key outcomes for this project include helping with overall youth development and, more specifically, helping the youth reach positive academic, career, and personal goals. Registration is open to active Centurions. Click here to sign up.

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Friends of the River - Kansas City | Added: March 1
Friends of the River - Kansas City (FOR-KC) works to promote awareness, use, protection, and enjoyment of the area's riverfront. Their annual KCRiverFest has become an Independence Day tradition in Kansas City. Click here for more information.

Kansas Volunteer Commission | Added: February 15
Six community leaders are needed to serve as board members with the Kansas Volunteer Commission. The commission administers funding to the state's AmeriCorps programs and works to promote volunteer service in the community. Click here for more information.

Alphapointe Association for the Blind | Added: February 15
The Alphapointe Association for the Blind provides support, education, and rehabilitation services to blind and visually impaired people in Missouri. Click here for more information. Click here for more information.

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Click here to view photos of the Superfans' work at MLK School.








Click here to view photos from the January Task Force.

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Check out new profiles of your fellow Centurions. Click on a name to learn fun facts you might never have known!

Matt Clark, Class of 2011
Geoff Fasel, Class of 2011
Aaron Zack, Class of 2010
Tondee Lutterman, Class of 2010
Joe Daly, Class of 2010

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What's new with Centurions? If you would like to announce a new birth, an engagement, a wedding, or contact information change, e-mail Program Director Christine Murray to have your announcement included in the next newsletter.

Congratulations to Scott Hall, Class of 2010. Scott is the father of Katherine Taylor Hall, who was born at 4:05 p.m. Thursday, February 25. Katie weighed 7 pounds, 9 ounces at birth. She was 19 3/4 inches long. Click here to see a photo.

Please note the updated contact information for Pat Boppart, Class of 1992:

Congratulations to Erik Bergrud, Class of 2009, who will be named President-Elect of the American Society of Public Administration at the society's annual conference this year. Erik wrote an article about his Centurions experience, and it was published in the organization's newsletter. Click here to read it.

Congratulations to Nathan Benjamin, Class of 2010. Nathan was named one of Kansas City Business Magazine's rising stars. He was featured on one of four covers of this month's issue. Click here to see the cover.

Terry Trafton, Class of 2010, and Ashley Dean, Class of 2008, invite Centurions to learn about Truman Medical Centers & TruFriends on Thursday, March 4. Click here to view the invitation.

Students at Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School, the school Centurions have adopted as part of this year's legacy project, were featured in the Kansas City Star for their efforts to raise money for Haiti. Click here to read the story.

Congratulations to Randall Landes, Class of 2010. Randall was named Director of Finance for the City of Kansas City, Missouri. Please note his updated contact information:

Please note the new contact information for Ron Cole, Class of 2004. The address is effective March 1, 2010.

Please note the updated contact information for Matt Gunter, Class of 2011: