The North Central Missouri College (NCMC) Foundation & Alumni Association will host its annual Voyage Fund Pirates Ball on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at the Ketcham Community Center on the main campus of North Central Missouri College. In celebration of NCMC’s Centennial, this year’s Pirates Ball will feature a 1920s-themed evening, and guests are encouraged to attend in classic Roaring Twenties attire.
The Pirates Ball is the signature fundraising event of the NCMC Foundation, benefitting the Voyage Fund, the Foundation’s annual unrestricted giving campaign. Contributions to the Voyage Fund provide the Foundation with the flexibility to support North Central Missouri College’s most pressing priorities as needs arise. These funds allow the Foundation to respond quickly to emerging opportunities, invest in academic and technological initiatives, and provide emergency assistance that directly supports student success.
“Unrestricted gifts are essential because they allow the Foundation to respond in real time to the College’s greatest needs,” said Alicia Endicott, Executive Director of the NCMC Foundation. “Investors in the Voyage Fund place their trust in the Foundation’s responsible oversight of financial resources to ensure their support is directed where it will have the greatest impact for students and the institution.”
The evening will begin with a 5:30 p.m. reception in the Jeanette Hoffman Robison Auditorium in honor of the Distinguished Alumni Class of 2025:
- Matt Dougan
- Julie Hill Lehr
- Jacky Payne
A plated dinner prepared by Great Western Dining will follow at 6:00 p.m. The event will also feature a reverse raffle, a special program highlighting the three honorees, and live musical entertainment by the Brent Isom Duo. The evening’s emcee will be Elizabeth Hackathorn of Trenton.
The Brent Isom Duo, featuring guitar and upright bass, is known for its warm, intimate jazz sound rooted in tradition and shaped by improvisation. The duo performs jazz standards, popular covers, and original compositions, and has appeared at venues throughout Northwest Missouri.
Individual tickets are $50 per person, and tables of six are available for $300, which includes one reverse raffle ticket. Additional reverse raffle tickets may be purchased the night of the event. Reservations are requested by March 13, 2026.
For Pirates Ball ticket information or reservations, contact the NCMC Foundation & Alumni Association at 660-357-6415 or via email at [email protected].
The NCMC Foundation is an IRS-approved 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization responsible for fundraising, donor stewardship, and alumni engagement on behalf of North Central Missouri College. The Foundation works in partnership with the College to advance scholarships, strategic initiatives, and long-term institutional priorities. The Foundation Board is composed of TJC/NCMC alumni, business and community leaders, and friends of the College who support the Foundation’s objectives and NCMC’s mission and vision.
To learn more about the NCMC Foundation, the Voyage Fund, and the Pirates Ball, visit Foundation. To view photos and names of NCMC Distinguished Alumni.