Homecoming October 21-23, 2016

SECOND ANNUAL COMMITMENT CONFERENCE

Celebrating the Past Committing to the Future

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KC Alumni & Friends Welcome to Knoxville College Homecoming 2016. Homecoming is a celebratory occasion. It is our intent that this weekend will be defined by a kaleidoscope of fun filled activities, happy memories, supportive friendships and renewed commitment to our alma mater.

Homecoming is time for recollections and reflections of bygone years. Knoxville College “is the mother lode of memories. It’s the imprint and paradigm because that is where our roots are; and, that’s the real connection. Where we went to (college), that’s home, the site of our coming of age and where adult life started.” ~Edward Beardshear~

Alumni return for homecoming because KC is where our models, frameworks, and philosophies in life took root. During our days of matriculation and in subsequent years, all the branches have sprung from it. It’s the hub of all connections. We gather again to strengthen relationships; cherish shared memories; and, plan for the important work ahead.

The 2016 Homecoming Commitment Conference provides a forum to talk to you about the State of the College and to discuss the important issues that face us. Our commitment has to remain a priority. It takes the proverbial village to get this work done. Knoxville College needs you now, your spiritual and financial support. Welcome back to the village.

Homecoming Committee

Alvin Armstead ’87 Hildrith Gillespie’72 Margie Kincaid ’76 Bert Lanauze ‘72 Eric Lattimore ‘93 Evit Smith ’70 Sherone Richie ‘69

Delores McSwine ’70, & Dean Sheard ‘74Co-Chairwomen

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HOMECOMING HOTEL Reserve by September 20, 2016

Knoxville Marriott 500 Hill Avenue

Knoxville, TN 37915 $105.00/night

Phone: (865) 637-1234/(800) 228-9290/ Reservation Link: Book your group rate for Knoxville College

Homecoming

Friday, October 21, 2016

Registration 9:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., Alumni Library

Trustee Board Meeting 12 Noon - 5:30 p.m., Alumni Library Conference Room

Knoxville Alumni Chapter Presents: Alumni Mixer 9:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m. (Location TBA)

Saturday, October 22, 2016

Registration 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. Overcoming Believers Church

Knoxville Alumni Chapter Presents: Core & More Fitness Class 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. (Contribution)

Management Team Presents: Commitment Conference2

9:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Overcoming Believers Church

Festival on the Yard

1:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Vendors $75, Tailgate $15

Knoxville Alumni Chapter, Mike Coleman President,

Presents: Alumni Basketball Game, $5 3:00 pm-5:30 pm

KCNAA, DeLana Swift President, Presents:

Multigenerational Celebration Party 9:00pm -1:00 am

Sunday, October 23, 2016

Ecumenical Service - 9:30 a.m. - Marriott Hotel Guest Speaker: Rev. Dr. Forrest Harris ’71 Music: Knoxville College Community Choir Alumni Gospel Jubilee Singers

Knoxville Alumni Chapter, Mike Coleman President,

Presents: Gospel Concert 4:00 pm

Weekend At-a-GlanceCelebrating the Past

Committing to the Future

The Second Annual Commitment Conference is structured to provide a forum to communicate the challenges and opportunities, and provide a structure and process for your input. The sessions will encourage you to renew and strengthen YOUR COMMITMENT to our great institution, Knoxville College.

Location of the conference:

Overcoming Believers Church

Pastor Daryl L. Arnold ‘94

211 Harriet Tubman Street

Knoxville, TN 37915

General Session Opening…………………….……Alumni Gospel Jubilee Singers

Charles Shelby ’87 Malaika Guthrie ’81

Aaron Staple ’69 Knoxville Community Choir

Keynote Speaker……………..……Rev. Dr. Forrest Harris ‘71 Associate Professor in the Practice of Ministry

Director, Kelly Miller Smith Institute on Black Church Studies at Vanderbilt University

Conference Topics Meet the Trustees State of the College Strategic Plan Master Fundraising Plan Redevelopment

Closing Session

Knoxville College National Alumni Association Meeting Alumni Awards Presentation

Fundraising Rally

Event # Attending Price Total❒ Commitment Conference _____ 20.00 _____

(Materials, Lunch, Beverage)

❒ Friday Night Alumni Mixer _____ 30.00 _____

❒ Saturday Night _____ 45.00 _____ Multigenerational Celebration

❒ KCNAA Annual Dues _____ 50.00 _____ _______________________________________________

Name

_______________________________________________ Class Year (Please indicate KC or Morristown College)

_______________________________________________ Address

_______________________________________________ City State Zip

_______________________________________________ Phone

_______________________________________________ E-mail

Regrettably, I am unable to attend. However, my donation to the College of

$________ is enclosed.

Make check or money order payable to:

Knoxville College P.O. Box 52648 Event Total: $__________ Knoxville, TN 37950-2648

Anniversary Classes

Golden Grads and classes ending in One (1) and Six (6) will celebrate their milestone anniversaries.

Commitment Conference2 Registration KC Homecoming 2016