Wilberforce University
2015
NATIONAL ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
Conference
“Strengthening Our Foundation:
Transforming Our Future”
July 23-26, 2015
Cleveland Marriott East
26300 Harvard Road
Warrensville Heights, Ohio 44122
WILBERFORCE UNIVERSITY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
NATIONAL CONFERENCE
July 23, 2015
Cleveland, Ohio
“Strengthening Our Foundation:
Transforming Our Future”
Welcome to the 2015 Wilberforce University National Alumni
Association Conference at the Cleveland Marriott East Hotel.
Cleveland has been named one of the nation’s top travel destinations
for 2015 by four major travel publications: The New York Times, The
Los Angeles Times, Travel & Leisure Magazine and Fordor’s Travel.
“Cleveland is a Place to Visit.”
The Cleveland Alumni Chapter has worked very hard to make this
conference productive and memorable. We hope you enjoy your time
with your fellow alumni during the conference, as we find new ways
to accomplish our conference theme, “Strengthening Our Foundation:
Transforming our Future.”
Also, I thank and applaud the Chapter’s Conference Committee for
their contributions to the success of the conference: Rubin Moultrie,
Janice Moultrie and Beautie White.
The Alumni Association is dedicated to support Wilberforce University
in its mission to increase opportunities for more young people to
become major players in the job market and leaders that reflect a
positive effect on the quality of life in our society.
Eldrige White “64”
2015 Conference Chairperson
WUAA Cleveland Chapter, President
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Events
THURSDAY - JULY 23, 2015
GOLF - HIGHLAND COURSE (7 AM - 11AM)
Join us for a round of golf, fun and fellowship!
COMMITTEE MEETINGS (10 AM - 12 NOON)
Individual committee meetings to discuss WUAA business.
CHAPTER PRESIDENTS MEETING (2 PM - 4 PM)
A meeting specifically for all Chapter Presidents. See you there!
WUAA BOARD MEETING (6 PM - 8 PM)
Annual meeting of the WUAA Board of Directors.
THISTLE DOWN RACINO (CASINO) (10 PM - UNTIL)
Combine the fun of VLT gaming and the excitement of thoroughbred racing.
FRIDAY - JULY 24, 2015
OPENING SESSION/ANNUAL MEETING (9 AM - 12 NOON)
Come learn first-hand about what is going on at our Alma Mater.
WORKSHOP (1:30 PM - 2:30 PM)
GOODTIME III DINNER CRUISE (4:30 PM - 8:30 PM)
Cuyahoga River & Lake Erie cruise on Cleveland’s largest sight-seeing vessel.
THISTLE DOWN RACINO (CASINO) (10 PM - UNTIL)
SATURDAY - JULY 25, 2015
PRESIDENT’S CLUB/LIFE MEMBER BREAKFAST (9 AM - 11 AM)
Breakfast with President Club & Life Members of the WUAA!
WORKSHOP (9:30 AM - 10:30 AM)
ROCK & ROLL HALL OF FAME (Optional) (11:30 AM - 3 PM)
The greatest stories and biggest names in rock and roll shine on.
TASTE OF CLEVELAND (Lunch) (11:30 AM - 3 PM)
Enjoy a variety of foods from around the Cleveland area!
GREEK ROUND UP (4 PM - 5 PM)
Join us for fun and sun at our Greek Round-Up!!
GREEN & GOLD RECEPTION (6:30 PM - 7:15 PM)
Cocktails (cash bar).
GREEN & GOLD AWARDS & DINNER (7:30 PM - 10 PM)
Join fellow alums for an evening of fine dining as we recognize those who have made a
significant impact on the University. Semi-formal attire.
GREEN & GOLD DANCE (10 PM - 1 AM)
SUNDAY - JULY 26, 2015
WORSHIP SERVICE (8 AM - 9 AM)
CLOSING BREAKFAST (9:15 AM)
DAILY (THURSDAY, FRIDAY & SATURDAY)
HOSPITALITY ROOM - (10 PM - UNTIL) - A good place to unwind from each day’s
events and catch up with classmates and alums.
For additional information, visit the Alumni website: http://www.wilberforceuniversityalumni.com/
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Conference Schedule
THURSDAY, JULY 23, 2015
7 AM - 11 AM
8 AM - 9 AM
10 AM - 6 PM
10 AM - 12 NOON
12 NOON - 2 PM
2 PM - 4 PM
6 PM - 8 PM
10 PM - Until
10 PM - Until
Golf - Highland Course
Wellness Center
Registration
WUAA Committee Meetings
Lunch (on your own)
Chapter Presidents Meeting
WUAA Board Meeting
Thistle Down Racino (Casino)
Alumni Hospitality
FRIDAY, JULY 24, 2015
8 AM - 9 AM
Wellness Center
8 AM – 9 AM
9 AM - 10 AM
10 AM - 12 NOON
12 NOON - 1:30 PM
12 NOON - 4 PM
1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
4:30 PM - 8:30 PM
10 PM - Until
10 PM - Until
Registration
WUAA Opening Session
WUAA Annual Meeting
Lunch (on your own)
Registration
Workshop
Goodtime III Dinner Cruise
Thistle Down Racino (Casino)
Alumni Hospitality
SATURDAY JULY 25, 2015
8 AM - 9 AM
8 AM – 9 AM
9 AM - 11 AM
9:30 AM – 10:30 AM
11:30 AM - 3 PM
11:30 AM - 3 PM
11 AM - 4 PM
4 PM – 5 PM
6:30 PM - 7:15 PM
7:30 PM - 10 PM
10 PM - 1 AM
Wellness Center
Registration
President’s Club/Life Member Breakfast
Workshop
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Museum (Optional)
Taste of Cleveland (Lunch)
Registration
Greek Round Up
Green & Gold Reception
Green & Gold Dinner
Green & Gold Dance
SUNDAY JULY 26, 2015
8 AM - 9 AM
9:15 AM -11:30 AM
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Worship Service
Closing Breakfast
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Hotel Accommodations
CLEVELAND MARRIOTT EAST
26300 Harvard Road
Warrensville Heights, Ohio 44122
1-216-378-9191 (http://www.marriotteast.com)
Conference Registration Code:
Wilberforce University Alumni
Room Rate: $99.00
The Cleveland Marriott East located in the Chagrin Highlands corporate community. Business and leisure
travelers alike appreciate our close proximity to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Beachwood area shopping.
At the center of our hotel is the Marriott Great-room; flexible seating and spaces with a contemporary style
and design, a coffee bar proudly serving Starbucks® coffee, and a chef-crafted menu of small plates and pours.
Our rooms are designed with complete comfort in mind, offering ample workspace, and our ultra-comfortable
bedding.
Services
Room service, 6:00 AM-11:00 PM
All public areas non-smoking
Cash Machine/ATM
Coffee in lobby & Coffee/tea in-room
Concierge Desk & Lounge Hours
Buffet Breakfast: $14.95
Continental Breakfast: $11.95
Full American Breakfast: $14.95
Housekeeping service daily/Laundry on-site/Valet dry-cleaning
Mobility accessible rooms
Newspaper in lobby & delivered to room upon request
Safe deposit boxes, front desk
Virtual Concierge Available
Recreation
Fitness Center (7 days a week, 24 hours a day)
Cardiovascular equipment - Free weights
Swimming - Indoor Lap Pool
Fairport Harbor (18 miles)
Shawnee Hills Golf Course (7.4 miles)
Manakiki Golf Course (14 miles)
Stonewater Golf Course (10 miles)
Fowler’s Mill Golf Course (17 miles)
Pine Ridge Golf Course (14 miles)
Travel Info
Cleveland Hopkins International Airport - 21 miles East
Akron-Canton Airport - 41 miles North
Greyhound Bus Station - 16.5 miles East
Amtrak - 18 miles West
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