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We will meet the buses at University Academy and then travel to our first location at East High School, 1924 Van Brunt Boulevard, Kansas City, Mo. Programming will start at 8:30 a.m. There is parking available at East should you need to meet us there. We will be returning to University Academy for the afternoon session.

Throughout the day we will be spending a lot of time talking about the Kansas City, Missouri, school district. There is currently a lot of news about the reorganization of the district. The task force committee strongly encourages you to read up on these current events. Click here for a copy of an article written by Joe Robertson of the Kansas City Star that outlines some of the key objectives of Dr. Covington’s reorganization plan.

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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.

Mattie Rhodes Gallery | 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. | Friday, April 2, 2010 | Mattie Rhodes Gallery
Cultural art exhibits are held throughout the year at the Mattie Rhodes Gallery as part of Crossroads First Fridays events. Centurions will help run the exhibit opening for the gallery. Registration is open to actives, alumni, spouses, and children.

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.

American Cancer Society | 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. | Thursday, April 8 | Berg Event Space
Volunteers will help prepare for the wine tasting and auction by setting up the auction tables and the decorations in the space.

American Cancer Society | 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. | Thursday, April 8, 2010 | Berg Event Space
Centurions will staff the wine event, collect bid sheets, distribute prizes, and assist with event cleanup.

Drumm Farm Foster Home | 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m | Friday, April 16, 2010 | Drumm Farm Campus
Volunteers will have a playdate with the kids! The gym on campus is full of games and fun for everyone. Professional staff will be on hand to assist as well.

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A Conversation with Claire McCaskill | 12:45 p.m. | Chamber Board Room
Actives and alumni are invited to talk with Missouri's junior senator about leadership, politics, and life. RSVP to Catherine McComb.

The Case for a Downtown Convention Hotel | 4:30 p.m. | Wednesday, March 31, 2010 | Shawnee Mission Room, The Westin Crown Center
Crown Center Development Corp. President Bill Lucas and Convention & Visitors Bureau President Rick Hughes will lead a discussion about Kansas City's need for and ability to support a downtown convention hotel development. Actives, alumni, and guests are invited. RSVP to Catherine McComb.

Social | 5:45 p.m. | Wednesday, March 31 | The Brasserie at the Westin Crown Center
Whether or not you're able to attend The Case for A Downtown Convention Hotel, stop by and catch up with actives, alumni, and guests. RSVP to Catherine McComb.

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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.

Recruiting Social | 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. | Tuesday, April 13, 2010 | Gould Evans Associates
Come meet prospective Centurions and share details about your Centurions experience. RSVP to Catherine McComb.

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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 at MLK
From 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Mondays, wolunteers 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. Dates include Monday, April 5; Monday, April 19; Monday, May 5; and Monday, May 17. 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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Check out new profiles of your fellow Centurions. Click on a name to learn fun facts you might never have known!

Josh Christie, Class of 2011
Scott Fillmore, Class of 2011
Clara Miller, Class of 2011
Anne Johnston, Class of 2011
Matthew Faul, Class of 2010
Walt Bleser, Class of 2010
Steve Swymeler, Class of 2011
Jeromy Rutledge, Class of 2011

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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.

The United Way Young Leaders Society Steering Committee invites active Centurions members and alumni to join them at the YLS Toast + Roast. Click here to RSVP.
Congratulations to Shazzie Naseem, Class of 2010. Shazzie and his wife, Leah, welcomed their son Mason Anthony Naseem into the world on March 13. Mason weighed 8 pounds, 12 ounces. He was 21 inches long. Click here to see a photo.

Congratulations to Brian Moore, Class of 2010. Brian accepted a position as development director and team leader for the School of Business at the University of Kansas Endowment. Please note his new contact information:

Please note the new contact information for Terri Harmon, Class of 2007: