SPRING VALLEY PARK CLEANUP

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17 | 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.

Actives – Please sign-up to volunteer for this event via VicNet.

Alumni – Register here >>

WELCOMING & BELONGING: THE ART OF DISAGREEMENT – LISTENING, LEARNING & LEADING ACROSS DIFFERENCES

 WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21 | 8:30-10:00 A.M.

Join the Centurions Welcoming & Belonging Committee for a conversation with keynote speaker Nicole Jacobs-Silvey focused on the art of navigating difference with curiosity, respect, and courage. Together, we’ll explore how to ask better questions, listen to understand, challenge our assumptions, and create space for productive dialogue—even when viewpoints don’t align. Register here >>

WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP FORUM: GAME CHANGERS – WOMEN LEADING KANSAS CITY SPORTS

 TUESDAY, OCTOBER 27 | 8:30-10:00 A.M.

This year’s Women’s Leadership Forum invites participants of all gender identities to explore the evolving role of women in professional sports and leadership! Kansas City is having a defining moment in sports, and women are helping lead it from every angle. This dynamic Women’s Leadership Forum brings together influential women shaping the business, culture, and future of professional sports in Kansas City. Through a candid Game Changer Spotlight and an executive panel featuring leaders from the Kansas City Chiefs, Kansas City Royals, and KC Current, attendees will hear what it takes to lead highly visible organizations, build winning teams, navigate pressure, and create opportunities in traditionally male-dominated spaces. Designed as a live morning broadcast, the experience will blend bold conversation, personal stories, and practical leadership insights. Register here >>

MISSION MEETS MOMENTUM: THE CENTURIONS BOARD MATCH

 TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3 | 4:30-6:30 P.M.

Ready to turn your leadership into meaningful community impact? Mission Meets Momentum brings Centurions face-to-face with Kansas City nonprofit organizations seeking passionate, skilled leaders to serve on their boards and committees. Through a fast-paced series of conversations, attendees will learn about each organization’s mission, leadership needs, and opportunities to get involved. Whether you are ready to join a board now, exploring what board service could look like, or searching for a cause that speaks to you, this event is designed to help you find your match and make your next leadership move count. Come curious. Leave connected. Find the mission that moves you. Register here >>

PINNACLE ACTIVES | WW1 MUSEUM: BEHIND THE SCENES TOUR

 THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 5 | 9:30-11:00 A.M.

One hundred years ago, the people of Kansas City made a promise: to honor those who served in World War I, not only with words, but through action. That promise became the Liberty Memorial. That story became the National WWI Museum and Memorial. During National Veterans and Military Families Month, join us as we honor the service of veterans and recognize the sacrifices of military families with an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of the National WWI Museum and Memorial. Discover the stories, artifacts, and preservation efforts that keep the legacy of World War I alive while reflecting on the service and sacrifice of generations of veterans and military families. Register here >>

PINNACLE SECOND YEARS | AT THE TABLE

 FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 6 | 9:00-12:00 P.M.

At The Table: Preparing to Serve is an interactive board readiness training from Support KC designed for individuals who are interested in nonprofit board service and want to better understand what it means to serve effectively. Through facilitated discussion, practical exercises, and real-world scenarios, participants will explore nonprofit governance and fiduciary responsibilities, board member roles and expectations, fundraising and advocacy, inclusive board practices, and how to assess their own readiness, strengths, and alignment with mission-driven organizations.

Following the training, participants will have the opportunity to explore potential board service opportunities through Onboard KC and may opt into a personalized concierge board matching service to help identify organizations that align with their interests, skills, and goals. Participants will leave with a clearer understanding of effective board service, greater confidence in what they can contribute, and practical tools to help them find the right opportunity and take their next step toward service. At The Table is a Support KC program focused on strengthening nonprofit governance by preparing individuals and organizations for meaningful, effective, and inclusive board service. Register here >>