ALUMNI ASSOCIATION INC. March 20, 2018 Dear Lincolnites and Guests: The 76 th LUAA National Convention will convene June 6-10, 2018 in St. Louis, MO. Our host hotel is the Hilton Airport St. Louis. This year s convention will prove to be one of the best in our history. Our theme, Reclaiming Our Legacy, embodies the activities and work we have planned for you. To fully engage in and enjoy the 2018 convention, including plenary sessions, attendees must register for the convention. If one cannot participate in the full convention, there are options for day passes and ala cart ticket events. To make reservations at the host hotel, Hilton St. Louis Airport, please call Group Reservations at 1800-564-7386. The LUAA rate is $109 per night. It is our pleasure and privilege to announce this year s Distinguished Alumni Awardees and Hall of Fame inductees. They are as follows: Distinguished Alumni Awardees: Lionel Harris, Class of 1967; Robert Newton, Class of 1968; Victor Pasley, Class of 1968; and, the Hon. Rita H. Days, 1972. Hall of Fame Inductees: Barbara H. Moore, Class of 1965; the Hon. Michael L. Rankin, Class of 1967; and, Hardy K. Dorsey, Class of 1969. Other highlights that have planned this year include: Convention Welcome Reception, Thursday, June 7, 2018 Distinguished Alumni Awards Luncheon on Friday, June 8, 2018 Young Alumni Honors, an awards reception to highlight our alumni under the age of 40, Friday, June 8, 2018 Plenary session to hear updates from key university offices, Friday, June 8, 2018 An Alumni Dialogue with LU s President-Elect, Dr. Jerald Woolfolk on Saturday, June 9, 2018 (open to the public) A collaborative plenary session with the LU Foundation on Saturday, June 9, 2018. Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Ceremony, Saturday, June 10, 2018. Again, we are excited about the 76 th National Convention. This packet includes: Official Convention Registration Form, Souvenir Journal information, hotel reservation information and a vendor registration information. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me directly at jeromeoffordjr@gmail.com. Have a great Blue Tiger Day! Jerome Jerome Offord, Jr., Ph.D., 93 LUAA Vice President and Convention Chair
76 th National Convention Lincoln University Alumni Association, Inc. Reclaiming Our Legacy Hilton St. Louis Airport St. Louis, MO June 6-10, 2018 Please Print or Type (please keep a copy for your records) Official Registration Form Name: Title First Middle Last Maiden Address: Street Number and Name (Apt #) City State Zip Phone: Day Evening Fax (Please Include Area Codes) Email address: Dates Attended or Graduated: Chapter Affiliation: Spouse/Guest(s) Registration Status: Please select (X) one National Officer Financial Member Lincoln University Official Student Curator Speaker Non-Financial Member Presenter Full Registration Package (Please select one) Categories X Financial Member X Non-Financial Member or Guest Early Bird Registration (Postmarked by April 15, 2018) $330 $375 Regular Registration (Postmarked by May 15, 2018) $365 $400 Late Registration (Postmarked by May 30, 2018) $400 $450 LU Undergraduate Registration $200 $200 Thursday Day Pass June 7, 2018 $125 $125 Friday Day Pass June 8, 2018 $195 $195 Saturday Day Pass June 9, 2018 $165 $165 * Full registration package includes one (each) of the following: (1) Souvenir Program Journal, (1) Convention Bag, and one ticket to the Welcome Reception, Distinguished Alumni Luncheon, Young Alumni Reception, Hall of Fame Banquet, Prayer and Memorial Breakfast and access to the Hospitality Suite. Day passes only include the events and activities on the specified day purchased. Registration/ticket required for entry into all events, including the plenary sessions. Only the Alumni Dialogue with the University President is open to non-registered guests. Individual/Guest Event Tickets Categories Guest of A la Carte without Event Date X Registrants X registration Welcome Reception $45 $60 June 7, 2018 Young Alumni Honors Reception $35 $55 June 8, 2018 Distinguished Alumni Luncheon $65 $75 June 8, 2018 Hall of Fame Banquet $100 $125 June 9, 2018 Prayer and Memorial Breakfast $40 $45 June 10, 2018 Hospitality Suite $50 $75 June 6-9, 2018 Souvenir Journal $20 $20 Make payment either by personal (no personal checks accepted after May 30, 2018), cashier s check or money order and return with Official Registration Form to: LUAA 2018 Convention Lincoln University Alumni Affairs Office 818 Chestnut Street Jefferson City, MO 65101
76 th Lincoln University Alumni Association, Inc. Convention Reclaiming Our Legacy Souvenir Journal Order Form June 6-10, 2018 Advertisement Rate Inside Front Cover $500 Inside Back Cover $500 Outside Back Cover $700 Whole Page (7 ½ x 9 ¼ ) $250 Half Page (7 ½ x 4 ½ ) $125 One-Fourth Page (3 ¾ x 4 ½ ) $75 Business Card (3 ¼ x 1 ¾ ) $25 Your Choice (X) All ad copies must be formatted in a PDF document. No hand written or fax copies will be accepted. If you wish to add a photograph to your ad, photographs will not be returned. Deadline for ads: April 30, 2018. Payments must be made by check, money order, cashier s check, or credit card. To pay by credit card, please contact LU Alumni Affairs Office at 573-681-5573. All checks and money orders should be made payable and mailed to: LUAA 2018 Convention Lincoln University Alumni Affairs Office 818 Chestnut Street Jefferson City, MO 65101 Please print: Ad submitted by: Amount enclosed: Email: Company/Business/Chapter: Address: City: State: Zip Code: Contact Phone Numbers: Size of Ad: Please direct all Souvenir Journal questions to: Mr. Michael Henderson, mtarrell07@gmail.com
76 th National Convention Lincoln University Alumni Association, Inc. Reclaiming Our Legacy Hilton St. Louis Airport St. Louis, MO June 6-10, 2018 Exhibit and Vendor Information Lincoln University Alumni Association, Inc. is looking for a variety of vendors to sell items during our national convention! We would like to offer you the opportunity to take advantage of the purchasing power of our alumni and supporters. Vendor application deadline for space rental is Friday May 25, 2018. Questions and concerns should be emailed to Mrs. Sylvia Wilson (ms.slj.wilson@gmail.com). Please send check or money order and make payable to: LUAA 2018 Convention, Office of Alumni Affairs, 818 Chestnut Street, Jefferson City, MO 65101. Booth/Space Specifications: Booth space a six-foot table, two chairs and two water bottles will be provided. All booths should be completely set up by: o 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, June 7th, 2018 in the Grand Foyer of the Airport Hilton St. Louis o Vendors are not allowed to set up prior to Thursday, June 7th, 2018 All vendors are responsible for the security of their booths and vending areas while in use. Lincoln University National Alumni Association will not be held responsible or held liable for any damage, destruction or loss of vendor property or person. Clothing and other vendors: All vendors that sell any type of paraphernalia bearing Lincoln University's name, likeness, image, logo, shield or seal, must be licensed through the official University trademark and licensing company Learfield Licensing. Vendors may obtain a license to sell Lincoln University paraphernalia by contacting: Learfield Licensing, Taylor Sandberg, Account Manager, either by phone at 319-351-1776 or email at tsandberg@learfieldlicensing.com. Vendors must be officially licensed before May 25, 2018. Please be advised that University representatives will be on sight during the convention to monitor activities and to protect the University's interests. Vendors who do not have required permits will be not be allowed to sell items bearing the name and/or likeness of Lincoln University. Thank you in advance for compliance with this requirement.
PLEASE PRINT LUAA Convention Vendor Application Please complete and return with your method of payment to: Lincoln University Alumni Association, Inc. Memorial Hall 818 Chestnut Street Jefferson City, MO 65101 Name: Mailing Address: City: Phone number: Website: State: Zip: Email: Business Name: APPLICATION DEADLINE DATE: May 25, 2018 Vendor Product(s) and booth details: Please Check Your Choice Vending Space(s) Below Registration Type Number Price Deadline Early Bird $149.99 April 20, 2018 Regular Registration $175.00 May 25, 2018 On-site $200 May 26 June 7, 2018 *Extra Table (each) $100 June 5, 2018 *Electricity $75 June 5, 2018 TOTAL *Extra tables and electricity are available on a first come, first served basis. Method of payment (please check one): o Enclosed is a check/money order: (Make check or money order payable to: LU Alumni Association.) o Charge the total amount to the following credit card: o MasterCard o VISA o Discover o American Express Card Number: Expiration Date: No reimbursements Card Holder s Name: (Please Print Full Name) Card Holder s Signature: I agree to the terms outlined on the Exhibitor/Vendor Information and Guidelines form. Signed: Total Amount Enclosed:
Preliminary Schedule Wednesday, June 6, 2018: 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Executive Board Meeting 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Conference Team Meeting Thursday, June 7, 2018: 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Registration 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Board of Directors Meeting 12:00 p.m. to 1:15 p.m. Lunch (on your own) 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Board of Directors Meeting 3:15 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Plenary Session I 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The Alumni Market Place (Exhibits and Vendors) 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Board of Directors Meeting with SGA* 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Welcome Reception 9:30 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. Hospitality Suite Friday, June 8, 2018: 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Registration 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Leadership Team Breakfast* 10:45 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Plenary Session II 12:15 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. Distinguished Alumni Luncheon 2:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Plenary Session III 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The Alumni Market Place (Exhibits and Vendors) 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Young Alumni Honors Reception 9:30 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. Hospitality Suite Saturday, June 9, 2018: 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Registration 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Plenary Session IV Joint session with LU Foundation 10:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Alumni Dialogue with LU President 12:15 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Free Time 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Hall of Fame Banquet and Induction Ceremony 9:30 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. Hospitality Suite Sunday, June 10, 2018: 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Prayer and Memorial Breakfast *The events are by invitation only
76 th National Convention Lincoln University Alumni Association, Inc. Reclaiming Our Legacy Hilton St. Louis Airport St. Louis, MO June 6-10, 2018 Hotel Information: Hilton St. Louis Airport 10330 Natural Bridge Road St. Louis, MO 63134 Reservation number: 1800-564-7386 Group Name: LUAA