CENTURIONS INFORMATION SESSION

WEDNESDAY, April 8 | 3:30-5:00 P.M.

The Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce’s Centurions Leadership Program is a two-year program focused on building community awareness through civic opportunities and on community issues that affect Greater Kansas City. The mission is to prepare a representative cross-section of the community’s emerging leaders for their role in shaping the future of Greater Kansas City. Interested professionals around the Greater Kansas City region can attend our next information session on Wednesday, April 8, from 3:30-5:00 p.m. at KC G.I.F.T. to learn more about the program. Register here >>

WELCOMING & BELONGING SYMPOSIUM SERIES: BIG SONIA VIEWING WITH SPECIAL GUEST REGINA KORT

TUESDAY, APRIL 7 | 12:00-2:30 P.M.

Join the Apex Welcoming and Belonging Committee for a viewing of Big Sonia, a documentary featuring the life of Sonia Warshawski, one of the last remaining Holocaust survivors, with special guest Regina Kort, Sonia’s daughter. Sonia Warshawski (91) is one of the last remaining Holocaust survivors in Kansas City and one of the only survivors there who speaks publicly about her wartime experience. Her story must never be forgotten. Register here >>

FIRST-YEAR “GET TO KNOW YOU”

THURSDAY, APRIL 9 | 4:30-6:30 P.M.

Apex Class of 2027: The first-year Social Committee members has been hard at work planning a special event exclusively for first-year Apex Centurions. This dedicated gathering is designed to bring our class closer together, giving you the chance to connect, build relationships, and have some fun with your fellow classmates.

You won’t want to miss this opportunity to spend time with your class outside of our regular programming—we highly encourage everyone to attend. We look forward to seeing you there! Register here >>

SECOND-YEAR SOCIAL

THURSDAY, APRIL 9 | 4:30-6:30 P.M.

Apex Class of 2026: Thanks to our incredible showing at Homecoming 2025, we won a class social sponsored by the Alumni Association! As the largest class represented, we earned a special opportunity to gather and celebrate together. Our second-year Social Committee is planning a dedicated event exclusively for second-year Apex Centurions—an opportunity to strengthen connections, celebrate our class, and enjoy a well-deserved evening together.

Mark your calendars—this is one event you won’t want to miss. We hope to see everyone there! Register here >>

APEX SOCIAL @ T-SHOTZ

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 14 | 4:30-6:30 P.M.

Members of the Apex cohort are invited to join us for a casual social at T-Shotz! Come unwind, connect, and enjoy a little friendly competition with your fellow Centurions. Whether you’re a seasoned golfer or just want to join in on the opportunity to connect, we hope you’ll swing by! Register here >>

A CENTURY OF STEWARDSHIP: CONVERSATIONS ON KANSAS CITY’S COUNCIL-MANAGER FORM OF GOVERNMENT

TUESDAY, APRIL 21 | 5:00-7:00 P.M.

This year marks a historic milestone for Kansas City. It has been 100 years since the city adopted the City Manager–Council form of government, a structure that continues to shape how Kansas City is governed today. Join Mayor Quinton Lucas and City Manager Mario Vasquez for a fireside conversation on how the system works in practice, the lessons learned from leading a major city, and what the future may hold for Kansas City. Register here >>

CENTURIONS ADVOCACY PANEL – IMMIGRATION

THURSDAY, APRIL 30 | 8:30-10:30 A.M.

The Centurions Alumni Welcoming & Belonging Committee is hosting an Advocacy Panel as one of their initiatives for the year. This panel will highlight current issues including immigration in our community and prepare attendees for the upcoming midterm elections. Register here >>

LEADERSHIP UP CLOSE WITH DR. ROCHELLE PARKER

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 29 | 9:30-11:00 A.M.

Join us for an engaging Leadership Up Close conversation with Dr. Rochelle Parker, CEO of Girl Scouts NE Kansas and NW Missouri, an accomplished executive leader and advocate for purpose-driven leadership, as she explores the power of professional alignment and authenticity in leadership. In a world that often rewards performance over purpose, Dr. Parker brings a timely and grounded perspective: leadership is most sustainable—and most impactful—when it is aligned with who you are. Through her experience leading complex organizations and developing leaders across sectors, she challenges us to consider how authenticity shapes influence, culture, and long-term success.

Through her lens of aligned leadership, Dr. Parker will explore: (1) What professional alignment truly means—and why it matters; (2) How authenticity strengthens executive presence and trust; and (3) The connection between personal clarity and organizational impact Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from a dynamic leader who models what it means to lead with confidence, clarity, and conviction. Register here >>

WELCOMING AND BELONGING SYMPOSIUM SERIES: SCREENING OF THE ROAD OF RESISTANCE WITH PRODUCER NICO GILES

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 29 | 3:30-5:30 P.M.

Join us for a special screening of Land of Opportunity: The Road of Resistance, Part I with filmmaker Nico Giles. Inspired by Richard Rothstein’s book The Color of Law, the documentary explores the development of Highway 71 in Kansas City and the urban renewal policies that displaced more than 10,000 families.

Following the film, Giles will share insights from the filmmaking process and lead a conversation about the lasting impact of these policies on our communities today. The evening will conclude with a casual happy hour and light bites. Register here >>