ALUMNI ADMINISTRATIVE UPDATES
As we prepare for the 2026-2027 Centurions year, we are excited to launch recurring invoicing for Centurions Alumni Dues. This new system will be launched to 2025-2026 Alumni Association Members as well as Centurions graduates from the last five years (2021-2026). To see if you meet one or both of these qualifications, click HERE. If you would like to join the Centurions Alumni Association, please contact Hayley Spellman at hspellman@kcchamber.com.
We also encourage alumni to take a moment to update their information for the online Centurions Alumni Directory, available to Active Centurions and dues-paying Alumni Association members through the KC Chamber website. Update your information here >>
In celebration of the program’s 50th anniversary, alumni are invited to complete the Centurions Impact Survey and share how the program has impacted their personal and professional journey, connection to Kansas City, and relationships built along the way. Complete the Impact Survey here >>
Finally, registration is open for the Centurions 50th Anniversary Celebration! Please join us on Thursday, October 8, to celebrate five decades of learning, serving, and leading. Register here >>
PINNACLE
KC CARE HEALTH CENTER
FRIDAY, JUNE 5 | 8:30-10:00 A.M.
KC CARE Health Center invites you to a morning reconnect with your Centurion colleagues at their Midtown location, freshly renovated thanks to a successful $9.7 million initiative. Wil Franklin, President & CEO, will provide an update on the state of safety-net healthcare in Kansas City and the efforts his team is taking to encourage community wellness.
A hot breakfast and coffee from Café Corazon will be provided as will tours of the facility. Attendees will be eligible to participate in a raffle for complimentary tickets to the We Care KC Brunch on Saturday, June 13 at The Bardot. Register here >>
SPRING VALLEY PARK CLEANUP
SATURDAY, JUNE 20 | 9:00-11:00 A.M.
Join fellow Centurions Actives and Alumni for the Spring Valley Park Cleanup as we launch the Alumni Legacy Project in honor of Bernard Powell and celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Centurions Leadership Program. This meaningful day of service will bring together generations of Centurions to invest in our community, strengthen connections across classes, and honor Bernard Powell’s lasting legacy of leadership, service, and impact in Kansas City.
Volunteers will spend the morning picking up trash, gardening, and supporting miscellaneous cleanup efforts throughout Spring Valley Park to help revitalize and beautify the space. Together, we will create a lasting tribute that reflects the spirit of Centurions and our shared commitment to civic engagement for the next 50 years and beyond. Register here >>
APEX
FIRST-YEAR PULSE CHECK
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 3 | 4:00-6:00 P.M.
We hope your first year in the Centurions program has been meaningful, challenging, and rewarding. As we prepare to step into leadership roles within the program, we want to intentionally hear from you about your experience so far. We invite you to join us for a First Year Pulse Check on Tuesday, June 3!
Food will be provided, so we ask that you please RSVP so we have a proper headcount! Register here >>
KC CARE HEALTH CENTER
FRIDAY, JUNE 5 | 8:30-10:00 A.M.
KC CARE Health Center invites you to a morning reconnect with your Centurion colleagues at their Midtown location, freshly renovated thanks to a successful $9.7 million initiative. Wil Franklin, President & CEO, will provide an update on the state of safety-net healthcare in Kansas City and the efforts his team is taking to encourage community wellness.
A hot breakfast and coffee from Café Corazon will be provided as will tours of the facility. Attendees will be eligible to participate in a raffle for complimentary tickets to the We Care KC Brunch on Saturday, June 13 at The Bardot. Register here >>
ROYALS GAME
SATURDAY, JUNE 13 | 4:00-10:00 P.M.
Join us for a friends and family outing at the K! Astros vs. Royals 6:15 PM First Pitch. We will plan a tailgate prior to the game. Please use the FEVO link provided in the GroupMe to purchase discounted tickets for you and your family. Parking passes will be provided!
In addition to purchasing your ticket through FEVO, please also register through this event link so we can get an accurate headcount for the tailgate. More information to follow. Register here >>
SECOND-YEAR EXECUTIVE BREAKFAST
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17 | 7:30-9:00 A.M.
Second-Year Centurions and their executives are invited to attend this breakfast to learn about the accomplishments of the graduating Centurions over the last two years. This is also an opportunity to see how their investment in the program will return a more engaged, educated, thoughtful, and connected leader. Register here >>
SPRING VALLEY PARK CLEANUP
SATURDAY, JUNE 20 | 9:00-11:00 A.M.
Join fellow Centurions Actives and Alumni for the Spring Valley Park Cleanup as we launch the Alumni Legacy Project in honor of Bernard Powell and celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Centurions Leadership Program. This meaningful day of service will bring together generations of Centurions to invest in our community, strengthen connections across classes, and honor Bernard Powell’s lasting legacy of leadership, service, and impact in Kansas City.
Volunteers will spend the morning picking up trash, gardening, and supporting miscellaneous cleanup efforts throughout Spring Valley Park to help revitalize and beautify the space. Together, we will create a lasting tribute that reflects the spirit of Centurions and our shared commitment to civic engagement for the next 50 years and beyond. Register here >>
APEX CLASS OF 2026 GRADUATION
THURSDAY, JULY 9 | 6:00-9:00 P.M.
They’ve learned, they’ve served and they’ve led. Now, join us as they graduate! The Social Committee cordially invites you to gather with your fellow Centurions and their guests as we celebrate the important work that the Second-Years have achieved during their time in the program. We’ll also announce the winners of three big honors—Centurion of the Year, Outstanding First Year, and Task Force of the Year. Register here >>
ALUMNI
KC CARE HEALTH CENTER
FRIDAY, JUNE 5 | 8:30-10:00 A.M.
KC CARE Health Center invites you to a morning reconnect with your Centurion colleagues at their Midtown location, freshly renovated thanks to a successful $9.7 million initiative. Wil Franklin, President & CEO, will provide an update on the state of safety-net healthcare in Kansas City and the efforts his team is taking to encourage community wellness.
A hot breakfast and coffee from Café Corazon will be provided as will tours of the facility. Attendees will be eligible to participate in a raffle for complimentary tickets to the We Care KC Brunch on Saturday, June 13 at The Bardot. Register here >>
SPRING VALLEY PARK CLEANUP
SATURDAY, JUNE 20 | 9:00-11:00 A.M.
Join fellow Centurions Actives and Alumni for the Spring Valley Park Cleanup as we launch the Alumni Legacy Project in honor of Bernard Powell and celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Centurions Leadership Program. This meaningful day of service will bring together generations of Centurions to invest in our community, strengthen connections across classes, and honor Bernard Powell’s lasting legacy of leadership, service, and impact in Kansas City.
Volunteers will spend the morning picking up trash, gardening, and supporting miscellaneous cleanup efforts throughout Spring Valley Park to help revitalize and beautify the space. Together, we will create a lasting tribute that reflects the spirit of Centurions and our shared commitment to civic engagement for the next 50 years and beyond. Register here >>
SAVE THE DATE: ANNUAL ALUMNI MEETING
THURSDAY, JULY 23 | 8:00-10:00 A.M.
Join the Centurions Alumni Board as they recap the 2025-2026 program year; honor the 2026 Bernard Powell Award Recipient; and vote on the 2026-2027 Alumni Board slate. Reconnect with your past classmates and meet other Centurions Alumni. Please join us on Thursday, July 23, from 8:00-10:00 A.M. at Starlight Theatre. Registration will open in the coming weeks.