2022 Summer Workshop Agenda & Itinerary

Mapping the Pathway to the Future

UK ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

SUMMER WORKSHOP

Board of Directors + Leadership Advisory Council + Club and Group Leadership Meetings

ITINERARY

Mapping the Pathway to the Future UK ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

SUMMER WORKSHOP

Board of Directors + Leadership Advisory Council + Club and Group Leadership Meetings

11 AM – 5 PM

Stop by the hot spot for pics with your travel companions to capture moments and memories to treasure forever.

2ND FLOOR ATRIUM

KENTUCKIAN HUB

EXECUTIVE EXPEDITION 12 PM – 2 PM DRAKE BOARDROOM

DYNAMIC DEPARTURE 2 PM – 2:30 PM GRAND BALLROOM B

ALUMNI AMENITIES 2:30 PM – 3 PM GRAND BALLROOM B

WILDCAT PASSAGE 3 PM – 3:30 PM GRAND BALLROOM B

This navigational session for UK Alumni Association Board of Directors officers and committee chairs will help set the course for the adventurous weekend.

Wildcats experiencing wanderlust welcome! This is the jumping-off point of our Big Blue Journey. Join fellow travelers at this kick-off session to review details of our trip and meet your gracious crew.

You are a UK Ambassador and a Travel Agent for the UK Alumni Association. Test your knowledge of all the attractions and amenities offered by the association in this fun, interactive session.

FOR ALL

11 AM – 5 PM

Be sure to tour the UK Alumni Association Silent Auction to find the perfect souvenir from your trip while helping raise money for scholarships.

In this session find inspiration for the weekend from a panel of UK students sharing their Big Blue Journey and the lasting impact of their University of Kentucky sojourn.

FOR ALL

THURSDAY 16 JUNE

BIDDING EXCURSION

FOR ALL

CAT CAPTURES

FOR ALL

2ND FLOOR ATRIUM

FOR BOD

11 AM – 5 PM

Check in with the concierge at the Ticket Counter upon your arrival where you can confirm your itinerary and pick up other important information to guide you on your Big Blue Journey.

FOR ALL

TICKET COUNTER

FOR ALL

ITINERARY

JOURNEY OF THE SENSES 6 PM – 9:30 PM FASIG-TIPTON

Caravan over to Fasig-Tipton (2400 Newtown Pike, Lexington, KY) located in the heart of horse country for an unforgettable evening with renowned chef and UK alumna, Ouita Michel. This exclusive experience includes a bourbon tasting wheel and meal that will appeal to all your senses in a uniquely Kentucky way.

TICKET COUNTER

CAT CAPTURES

BIDDING EXCURSION

7:30 AM – 7 PM

7:30 AM – 6 PM

7:30 AM – 6:45 PM

2ND FLOOR ATRIUM

2ND FLOOR ATRIUM

KENTUCKIAN HUB

TRANSCONTINENTAL BREAKFAST Proceed to the rendezvous point to power up for the adventure ahead

7:30 AM – 8:30 AM

with a complimentary continental breakfast.

TOURISM COMMITTEE MEETING: Board of Directors, the next stopping-place is your pre-assigned ENGAGEMENT & committee meeting to do important work on behalf of the UK Alumni DIVERSITY

7:45 AM – 8:30 AM

Association.

FOR ALL

LEXINGTON ROOM A

THE NEXT LEG 8:30 AM – 9 AM

All are welcome to cruise in for this session to acquaint yourself with your fellow travelers and get a run down on the day’s events.

ALUMNI EXCHANGE RATE 9 AM – 9:30 AM GRAND BALLROOM B

STRATEGIC MAPPING 9:30 PM – 10:45 AM GRAND BALLROOM B

The UK Alumni Association generates several streams of revenue and receives funding from the university. In this session, learn how the Mother Ship stays afloat on its Journey to serve alumni, friends, students and the University of Kentucky.

FOR ALL

GRAND BALLROOM B

After much work from many, the UK Alumni Association’s strategic pathways pilgrimage is nearing an end. In this session, get a sneak peek at the guiding principles that will lead the UK Alumni Association to the future.

FOR ALL

FRIDAY 17 JUNE

CITY CENTER FOYER

FOR BOD

DRAKE BOARDROOM

FOR ALL

3:30 PM – 5 PM

The UK Alumni Association Past Presidents Council is invited to this session. The quest? Identify those worthy of recognition at the UK Alumni Club Awards dinner Friday night.

FOR ALL

PAST CAPTAINS COUNCIL

FOR ALL

GRAND BALLROOM B

FOR BOD

3:30 PM – 4:30 PM

You can have a colossal impact on the University of Kentucky by helping prospective students aboard the magic carpet ride to UK. In this session, the UK Enrollment Management team will show you how to keep your efforts between the navigational beacons.

FOR ALL

THURSDAY 16 JUNE

DESTINATION: KENTUCKY

ALL-INCLUSIVE CUISINE GRAND BALLROOM B

Fuel up during this culinary stop and hear from Dr. Katrice Albert, vice president of the Office for Institutional Diversity at UK. Dr. Albert will share the ingredients that make up the recipe for her special sauce of diversity, equality and inclusion at the University of Kentucky. Bon Appetit!

TOURISM COMMITTEE MEETINGS

Board of Directors, the next stopping-place is your pre-assigned committee meeting to do important work on behalf of the UK Alumni Association.

1:30 PM – 3 PM

LEXINGTON ROOM A

DRAKE BOARDROOM

LEXINGTON ROOM B

COMPASS CARRIERS 1:30 PM – 4 PM GRAND BALLROOM B

HUB LEADER TRAINING 1:30 PM – 4 PM GRAND BALLROOM D

FIRST CLASS TRAVELERS 6 PM – 9 PM

Come for merriment and revelry as we honor 2022 UK Alumni Service and Club Award winners whose Wildcat wayfaring puts them in a class of their own.

TRANSCONTINENTAL

BREAKFAST 8 AM – 9 AM

Proceed to the rendezvous point to power up for the adventure ahead with a complimentary continental breakfast.

All are welcome to disembark for the final stop of our Big Blue Journey. Witness the transfer of leadership at the UK Alumni Association Board of Directors meeting, pick up your souvenirs from the Bidding Excursion and bid farewell to your fellow passengers until the next trip!

CITY CENTER FOYER

FINAL PORT OF CALL 9 AM – 11 AM GRAND BALLROOM B

FOR ALL

All UK Alumni Hub — er, Club and constituent group — leaders are invited to this session. The travel plan includes recruiting & retaining new leaders, communications & social media, scholarships & fundraising and student recruitment. Whether this is your maiden voyage or you’re a seasoned host, you’ll make your return trip prepared to help your club or group truly become a hub of alumni engagement and Big Blue spirit.

FOR ALL

SATURDAY 18 JUNE

GRAND BALLROOM

In this Leadership Advisory Council (LAC) only session, there will be a stop at the LAC Legacy Initiative Expansion staging area, hear from an insider about plans for the UK Alumni Association’s continuing journey and make an interactive pit stop in breakout groups. It’s sure to be a grand tour of fun.

FOR LAC

NOMINATING

FOR CLUB AND GROUP

FINANCE AND INVESTMENTS

FOR ALL

AWARDS

FOR ALL

FRIDAY 17 JUNE

12 PM – 1:30 PM

FOR ALL

GRAND BALLROOM B

Wildcat Network, UK’s new multipurpose networking platform, has officially launched. In this session, learn about the impact of the platform thus far and how you can help make it even more successful over the long haul. To get the most out of this interactive session, please be sure to pack your smartphone or other device.

FOR BOD

CONNECTING WILDCAT FLIGHTS 11 AM – 12 PM