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KASA Conference
Kentucky Auxiliary
Services Association
May 13-14, 2015
Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights, Kentucky
Conference Location
Northern Kentucky University
Welcome to Northern Kentucky University, a growing metropolitan university of more than 15,000 students served by more
than 2,000 faculty and staff on a thriving suburban campus near
Cincinnati. Located in the quiet suburb of Highland Heights,
Ky., just seven miles southeast of Cincinnati, we have become a
leader in Greater Cincinnati and Kentucky by providing a private
school education for a fraction of the cost. While we are one of
the fastest growing universities in Kentucky, our professors still
know our students’ names. www.nku.edu
Tentative Agenda
For agenda updates and additional conference information visit the KASA website at: www.kasaky.org
Wednesday, May 13 (all times are Eastern D.S.T.)
9:00 am - Noon.
Conference Registration (Embassy Suites Lobby)
Pick up conference materials, including tickets to the Cincinnati Reds opening event
(Lunch on your own)
11:00 a.m.
Depart for golf tournament
(transportation on your own)
12:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Ricoh Annual KASA Golf Outing
1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
“On Your Own” Activities: Newport Aquarium,
Mainstrasse Village, or Newport on the Levee
(Transportation and all costs are on your own)
6:30 p.m.
Depart for Opening Event (walk or Southbank Shuttle)
7:00 p.m.
Opening Event: Cincinnati Reds v. Atlanta Braves
If you are not able to pick up your Reds game ticket
during conference registration, please contact Carole
Gibson at 859-572-1904 to make alternate arrangements.
Thursday, May 14 (all times are Eastern D.S.T.)
(Transportation to Northern Kentucky University on your own.)
8:00 - 8:30 a.m.
Arrival at Northern Kentucky University
(breakfast on your own; coffee provided at NKU)
8:30 - 8:45 a.m.
Conference Welcome
8:45 - 10:15 a.m.
Keynote Session: Developing Your Leadership Potential
Robert M. Smith, Ph.D., President Emeritus,
Slippery Rock University
10:15 - 10:30 a.m. Refreshment Break
10:30 am - Noon
Concurrent Educational Sessions:
• Farm to Campus
• Bookstore Trends and Topics
12:15 - 1:30 pm
Networking Lunch
1:30 - 3:00 pm
Campus Tour
3:00 - 3:30 p.m.
Conference Wrap-Up
Conference Highlights
Keynote Session: Developing Your Leadership Potential
Robert M. Smith, Ph.D.
Thursday, May 14; 8:45-10:15 a.m.
As auxiliary services leaders, our ability to get things done through others often
depends on our ability to create a vision and engage others in our mission. This
interactive session will introduce us to the core components of personal leadership
and assist us in developing an understanding of the strengths and weaknesses we
have for leadership and change.
In the years before his retirement as president of Slippery Rock University, Dr. Smith led
the university through rapid changes that earned the university various awards and
national distinctions. Dr. Smith has received three teaching awards and has presented at
dozens of prestigious executive leadership development programs.
Ricoh Annual KASA Golf Outing
Wednesday, May 13, noon – 5 p.m.
Devou Park Golf Course, located in Covington, Ky., is one of the area’s premier public
golf courses. The course will take you through rolling hills
and offers scenic views of downtown Covington and Cincinnati.
$35 per person; reservation required. Transportation is not included
to the course.
Opening Event: Cincinnati Reds v. Atlanta Braves
Wednesday, May 13, 7 p.m.
Take in a Major League baseball game in downtown Cincinnati at the Great American
Ballpark. Enjoy a buffet dinner featuring all of your ballpark favorites at the Machine
Registration Fee
$69 Early Bird (paying before April 21)
$89 Regular Rate (paying on or after April 21)
Registration fee includes: Wednesday opening event and
dinner (advance registration required on a first-come, first-serve
basis), Thursday refreshment break, lunch, keynote session,
concurrent educational sessions, campus tour.
To Register: Visit the conference website at: www.kasaky.org
Conference Hotel
Embassy Suites Cincinnati – RiverCenter
Covington Kentucky
10 East RiverCenter Blvd
Covington, KY 41011
Rate: $149 plus tax: Includes complimentary parking, Internet,
made to order breakfast (6:30-10 a.m.) and evening receptions
(5:30-7:30 p.m.)
Cut off date: April 21, 2015
For Reservations:
Online: http://embassysuites.hilton.com/en/es/groups/
personalized/C/CVGCVES-NOK-20150512/index.jhtml?WT.mc_id=POG
Enter Group Code: NOK
Phone: 859-261-8400:
Reference group name: NKU Kentucky Auxiliary Service Association
Room Patio. The Machine Room Patio is a
dedication to the Big Red Machine, the Reds
teams that dominated the baseball of the
1970’s, and is located in left field corner. Your
conference registration reserves your space at
this event. Register early!
Space is limited; first come, first serve basis.
Transportation: Feel free to use the Southbank Shuttle ($1/one-way) or take a short
walk across the historical Roebling Suspension Bridge.
“On your Own” Options • Wednesday afternoon, May 13
Newport Aquarium
Newport Aquarium showcases penguins, sharks,
and thousands of other animals from
around the world, in a million gallons of
water. Tickets $23 per person;
public transportation from the conference
hotel via the Southbank Shuttle $1/
one-way.
www.newportaquarium.com
Mainstrasse Village
Features specialty shops and unique dining venues. Located within a few blocks of the
conference hotel; within walking distance.
Newport on the Levee
The hot spot for entertainment in northern Kentucky, where you can find bowling,
great dining and nightlife spots, theatre, comedy club and the
Newport Aquarium too! Public transportation from the conference hotel via the Southbank Shuttle $1/one way. www.newportonthelevee.com.
KASA Planning Committee
Northern Kentucky University
Andy Meeks
Carole Gibson
Eli Baird
Ward Wenstrup
Morehead State University
Bill Redwine
Doug Snedegar
University of Louisville
Robin Stewart
Western Kentucky University
Gary Meszaros
University of Kentucky
Monica Stoch
Sponsors*
Platinum
Commonwealth Technology
Aramark
Chartwells
Gold
ASI Campus Laundry Solutions
The Bank of Kentucky Center
Barnes & Noble
Follett Higher Education
Jetz Laundry, Inc.
Pepsi Americas
Sodexo
Silver
Sidewalk Pro
Enterprise Holdings
Denny’s
Seating Concepts
Identisys
MSU/Lynn Imaging
Freshens
Groome Transportation
Le Duff America
Steak ‘n Shake Enterprises
*Sponsors listed are from
the 2014 KASA
For More Information
Contact: Carole Gibson
Phone:
(859) 572-1904
E-mail:[email protected]
Website: www.kasaky.org