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Black Alumni Reunion We are Carolina. CAROLINA HOMECOMING WEEKEND Nov. 12– 16, 2014 alumni.unc.edu/bar G e n e r a l A l u m n i A s s o c i a t i o n Bla ck Alumn i Reunion We are Carolina 2 0 1 4 PA GE 1 alu mni.unc .edu/bar Chair’s Greetings In the words of the late Maya Angelou, “…bringing the gifts that my ancestors gave, I am the dream and the hope of the slave.” We Rise. We Rise. We Rise! Excitement and anticipation are in the air as Chapel Hill always gives that nostalgic feel of home and reminds us of our journey as a people. As the 2014 BAR chair, I sincerely welcome you home. Homecoming brings back so many memories and wonderful joys for each participant. From hospitality events to the golf tournament to the football game, our weekend celebration will be one of exceptional enrichment and networking opportunities. BAR also creates a sense of celebration for those who have worked tirelessly throughout the year to bridge together the weekend activities. I would like to express many thanks to the BAR Planning Committee for working diligently together as a TEAM to provide a memorable weekend est. for your enjoyment and pleasure. We salute the GAA staff for always making BAR a phenomenal success. Please take full advantage of all the opportunities that the weekend schedule provides. Make it fun, exciting and most importantly, memorable. Post your pictures on Facebook, Instagram and of course Twitter. Safe travels and we are waiting for you on the Hill. Remember there is no place like home, no place like Chapel Hill! Hark the Sound & Go Heels! Bernadine A Cobb ’84, Chair BAR Reunion Planning Committee GAA Life Member #41,296 PS – If you are not a GAA member, I encourage you to join as you register for BAR events. GAA members will receive significant discounts when they register before the registration deadline (5 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 24, 2014). Bla ck Alumn i Reunion We are Carolina 2 0 1 4 PA GE 2 alu mni.unc .edu/bar BAR Schedule-at-a-Glance WEDNESDAY, NOV. 12 6:30 p.m. Student Alumni Dinner, George Watts Hill Alumni Center, The Carolina Club THURSDAY, NOV. 13 7:30 – 9:30 p.m. From AFAM to Athletics: A Conversation on Enhancing the Black Experience at UNC, LOC TBA FRIDAY, NOV. 14 9 a.m. Golf Tournament, UNC Finley Golf Course 9–11 a.m. Ram Run 5k, LOC TBA 12:30 – 2 p.m. Young Alumni Crash the Pit, The Pit 2–6 p.m. Day Party, LOC TBD 3–8 p.m. Registration, Sheraton Chapel Hill 6:15 – 9 p.m. Light on the Hill Society Scholarship Awards Gala, Sheraton Chapel Hill Cocktail Reception & Silent Auction – 6:15 p.m. & Dinner – 7 p.m. 8–10 p.m. Networking Cocktail Mixer, Sheraton Chapel Hill 10 p.m. – 2 a.m. Blue Swagger 7 Friday Night Party, Sheraton Chapel Hill 10 p.m. – 2 a.m. Young Alumni Party, LOC TBA SATURDAY, NOV. 15 TBA* BAR Shuttle TBA* Bell Tower Climb, Bell Tower TBA* Campus Tours by Diversity & Multicultural Affairs, Bell Tower TBA* Milestone Class Photos (’74, ’79, ’84, ’89, ’94, ’99, ’04), South Building Steps TBA* Tailgate Party, Bell Tower TBA* UNC vs. Pittsburgh, Kenan Stadium Halftime Class of 1989 :: 25th Reunion Recognition, Kenan Stadium TBA* Young Alumni Yard Fest, LOC TBA 10 p.m. – 2 a.m. Alumni Party, Sheraton Chapel Hill 10 p.m. – 2 a.m. Vintage Times Party, Sheraton Chapel Hill SUNDAY, NOV. 16 10 – 11 a.m. Inspirational Service, Sheraton Chapel Hill 11:30 – 1 p.m. Sunday Brunch, Sheraton Chapel Hill *Event times will be confirmed once the game time has been announced ( 7–14 days prior to game day). Bla ck Alumn i Reunion We are Carolina 2 0 1 4 PA GE 3 alu mni.unc .edu/bar General Information Alcohol REGISTRATION REMINDERS Cash bars are available according to the policy of the UNC General The registration deadline is 5 p.m. (EDT), Friday, Oct. 24. Alumni Association and the University’s alcohol use policy. The After this date, if event tickets are available, you may register North Carolina Safe Roads Act imposes stiff penalties for driving on site during registration: while impaired. Alcoholic beverages will be available at several reunion functions, and the General Alumni Association strongly Friday, Nov. 14 Sheraton Chapel Hill, Main Lobby, 3 – 8 p.m. recommends you NOT drive after consuming alcoholic beverages. Saturday, Nov. 15 Bell Tower during the Tailgate Party, 3 hours prior to kickoff Hotel Accommodations Note: There will be an increase in price for events purchased on site (see page 4) . Sheraton Chapel Hill (host hotel) One Europa Drive Chapel Hill, NC 27514 Refunds (919) 968 –4900 or (800) 325 –3535 Game tickets are non-refundable. All other event refunds will be made Hotel sold out at the time of this publication. Visit only by written requests received by 5 p.m. (EDT), Friday, Oct. 24 alumni.unc.edu/bar for additional hotel blocks. (email [email protected]) . Refunds cannot be made after this date. Official Events Football Tickets During Homecoming, there are Children older than two years of age must have a game ticket. promoters falsely advertising their Tickets will be available during registration hours on Friday and respective events as University- Saturday. Tickets not claimed by kickoff will be taken to Will Call sponsored gatherings. However, there’s only one official UNC (located at the West End Zone gate). As a reminder, game tickets Black Alumni Reunion. Look for the official event logo for all are non-refundable. 2014 BAR parties. To ensure you are partying with fellow distinguished alumni and guests, visit the official events listing Special Requests at alumni.unc.edu/bar . Please inform the GAA staff of any special assistance/requests you may have by emailing [email protected] by 5 p.m. (EDT), Friday, Parking Oct. 24. Parking on campus continues to be very limited. Please be attentive to all parking signs during the weekend. On Saturday, Registration Packets we encourage you to use the pay parking lots located across from UNC Hospitals, Tar Heel Express or the BAR shuttle service. No tickets, including game tickets, will be mailed. All reunion There is no parking on or near Stadium Drive or Kenan information and apparel items will be distributed during registration. Stadium on game day. If travel plans prohibit you from arriving during registration hours, you may pick up your packet during the Tailgate Party. Please send an email to [email protected] before 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 12 Shuttle Service if you would like to authorize someone to pick up your registration On game day, the BAR shuttle will pick up from the Sheraton packet (email will need to specifically name the person(s) you are Chapel Hill (for participants staying at the host hotel) and at the authorizing to pick up your packet). American Legion for non-Sheraton Chapel Hill hotel guests. The American Legion is directly behind the Sheraton Chapel Hill. Tickets These are the only two (2) sites the hotel will use as pick up and drop off locations. The drop off on campus Tickets will be required for entrance to ALL reunion QUESTIONS? will be at the Bell Tower. events with a fee EXCEPT the Student Alumni Visit alumni.unc.edu/bar Dinner, golf tournament and the Light on the Hill Shuttles will depart from the hotel three (3) hours Society Scholarship Awards Gala. Admission to Call (919) 962 –1208 prior to the Tailgate Party and will run continuously these events will be via a registration list. Lost Email [email protected]. for 90 minutes after the football game ends. tickets cannot be replaced — no exceptions. Bla ck Alumn i Reunion We are Carolina 2 0 1 4 PA GE 6 alu mni.unc .edu/bar Enhance Your Experience Apparel Greek and Decade Class Challenge: Is your decade Show your BAR or Greek-letter organization up to the challenge? pride long after Which NPHC organization will accept the challenge and the reunion is replace Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. as the 2014 BAR over by purchasing Greek Challenge Champions? Will they repeat or will the ladies BAR apparel. Navy unseat the reigning champions? T-shirts and fleece are available in sizes small – This initiative challenges all NPHC current undergraduate and 3X. To view apparel visit graduate members, alumni, faculty and staff to participate in raising alumni.unc.edu/bar. funds equal to, or greater than, their respective founding year (e.g. Omega Psi Phi, $1,911). The Class Decade Initiative challenges alumni from 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s, 00s or 10s to make gifts in the amount of their class year Become an Event Sponsor (e.g. Class of 1984, $19.84). In 1980, the UNC Black Alumni Reunion (also affectionately known as BAR) began as a small intimate gathering of about The gifts received from either challenge are tax-deductible. In 60 alumni. Over 30 years later, BAR has grown to approximately addition to helping the planning committee maintain reasonable 15 events over the course of four days with an annual participation reunion event prices, the challenge gifts will also allow the of 1,20 0–1,400 alumni, family and friends. BAR has become committee to make donations to the following organizations: a Carolina Homecoming tradition and is the oldest and largest • Greek Challenge winner’s charity of choice affinity reunion supported by the UNC General Alumni • Interfaith Council SECU Community House Association.