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