About THRIVE KC
THRIVE KC is comprised of high schoolers from the Kansas City Metro area who commit their time and energy to the promotion of WIN for KC and women and girls in sports. Members of the advisory board receive leadership and career training along with opportunities to interact with decorated professionals who are also involved with WIN for KC in the Kansas City community. With members from a variety of school districts, this group of athletic-minded students leverages its experience to become future leaders.
THRIVE KC…
➔ Engages high school girls to serve as advocates, advisors, and ambassadors for WIN for KC
➔ Provides opportunities for leadership development
➔ Offers unique mentoring opportunities with influential women in our community
➔ Earns community service hours by volunteering at WIN for KC events
APPLICATION INFORMATION
Member Expectations
Serve as an ambassador, spokesperson, and representative of WIN for KC, all its work, mission, and initiatives in the community
Attend all THRIVE KC meetings during the 2025-26 term (August - May). Each member is allowed a maximum of 3 excused absences and must provide advanced notice of absence (within 48 hours of the scheduled meeting) in order for the absence to be excused. Unexcused absences are not permitted and may impact your membership on the advisory board.
Meetings take place on Sundays from 1 - 2:30pm with few exceptions. All meeting dates will be provided to THRIVE KC members in August for the remainder of the term.
In addition to leadership and career training meetings topics, meetings also include social opportunities like holiday parties, network outings, and team building activities.
Pay $40 for THRIVE KC annual dues.
Volunteer at the following major WIN for KC events:
Camp WIN presented by The Kansas City Royals Foundation – multiple options that are week-long (Monday - Thursday) sessions throughout June
NOTE: Dates & Locations will be announced by February
Requirement is at least 1 full week with the option for more
Application Criteria
❏ Completed Application Form
❏ Reflection Questions
❏ Personal Statement
❏ Two (2) references with an included letter of recommendation for each
One (1) from a coach or point contact for an extracurricular activity/club
One (1) from a teacher or counselor