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September 2010 Fast Facts


Task Force

Politics and Elections Task Force | Tuesday, October 12, 2010 | 9 a.m. | Location varies



Projects

Centurions gave 2,777 hours of service to more than 100 organizations in the 2009-2010 program year. Special congratulations to members of Club 32, who completed more than 32 hours each, Gold Club, who completed more than 50 hours each, and Centurions Club, who completed more than 100 hours each over two years. For more details, see the Projects Committee's Final Report or check out the Projects page.


Kidney Walk | Saturday, October 9 | 8:30 a.m. to noon | University of Missouri-Kansas City
Help with banking, course monitoring, setup, and cleanup. Sign up today >>

ALS Association | Saturday, October 9 | 10 a.m. to noon | Corporate Woods Building 40
Help with course monitoring at the Walk to Defeat ALS. Sign up today >>
Rent Party | Saturday, October 16 | 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. | Midland Theatre
Community LINC's annual fundraiser features dinner, silent and live auctions, and jazz music. Sign up today >>

Socials and Events

There's always something new to do with Centurions! To make sure your personal calendar is up to date, check our online calendar.




Chiefs Watch Party | Sunday, October 17, 2010 | 11:30 a.m. | Charlie Hooper's Brookside Bar
Bring the family to the first Centurions social of the year! Stop by and watch the Chiefs play the Denver Broncos on the large-screen TVs. Sign up today >>

Alumni Fall Social | Tuesday, October 26, 2010 | Time and location to be announced
Alumni, mark your calendar now for this year's fall social. Look for more details soon.


Board Positions

The Community Leadership Committee accepts calls for applicants for nonprofit boards in greater Kansas City.


Health Care Foundation of Greater Kansas City | Date added: July 7, 2010
HCA provides leadership, advocacy, and resources to eliminate barriers to quality health for the uninsured and underserved in greater Kansas City. Read more >>

Profiles

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

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Valerie Frye, BNIM Architects
"It’s the combination of great things that makes KC special: arts and culture, amazing restaurants, friendly people, architectural jewels, and the region’s rich history." Read more >>








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Kristen DaMetz, The American Institute of Architects, Kansas City
"I am definitely tuned into the KCMO School District issue." Read more >>










Josh Christie, Indicia Design, Inc.
"There is a shortcut to Arrowhead on game day that avoids all of the traffic." Read more >>










Bonnie Limbird, encompas
"Mac all the way. iMac, iPod, and iPhone, baby." Read more >>










Announcements
 

New birth, new job, new marriage, new contact information? Let us know what's new in your life. Send us your announcements to be included in the next newsletter.





Congratulations to Kate Allen, Class of 2011. Kate accepted the position of executive director for institutional advancement with Johnson County Community College. Please note her updated contact information:
Kate Allen
Johnson County Community College
12345 College Blvd.
Overland Park, Kansas 66210
(913) 469-2712
kateallen@jccc.edu


Congratulations to Lisa Epps Dade, Class of 2003; James Griffen, Class of 1989; Paul Hoffmann, Class of 1996; Heather Jones, Class of 2011; Patrick Stueve, Class of 1994; and Teresa Woody, Class of 1993. They were named some of the Best of the Bar by the Kansas City Business Journal. Read more >>



Congratulations to Angie LaRose Witt, Class of 2009. Angie accepted a position with Ronald McDonald House Charities. Please note her new contact information:
Angie LaRose Witt
Ronald McDonald House Charities
2502 Cherry St.
Kansas City, MO  64108
(816) 842-8321
alwitt@rmhckc.org



Please note the updated contact information for Blaine Degnan, Class of 2003:
Blaine Degnan
Administaff
3600 West 83rd Terrace
Prairie Village, KS  66206
(913) 339-2204



Congratulations to Suzanne Wyckoff, Class of 1981, who is retiring as exeutive vice president of the National Kidney Foundation. Please note her new e-mail address: suzanneinkc@aol.com.



Congratulations to Alex Ogata, Class of 2012. Alex was elected secretary of the American Institute of Architects Kansas City. Read more >>
 

Have you checked out the Community page lately? It lists all kinds of opportunities for involvement in greater Kansas City's nonprofit community.


Congratulations to Zach Fee, Class of 2012. Zach accepted a promotion to community bank president at UMB Bank. His contact information remains the same.


Please note the updated contact information for Hilary Murray, Class of 2011:
Hilary T. Murray
Vice President of Retail Leasing
Copaken Brooks
1100 Walnut, Suite 2000
Kansas City, MO 64106
Direct: (816) 701-5015
hmurray@copaken-brooks.com


Congratulations to Mark Laverentz, Class of 2007. Mark accepted the position of membership development representative at the Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce. Please note his new contact information below:
Mark Laverentz
Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce
2600 Commerce Tower
911 Main Street
Kansas City, MO  64105
Office: (816) 374-5433
laverentz@kcchamber.com


Congratulations to Brandon Gainey, Class of 2011. Brandon and his wife, Anna, welcomed Blake James Gainey into the world at 2:39 a.m. Wednesday, August 25. He weighed 8 lbs., 1 ounce and was 19 and one-half inches long. See a photo >>


Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce