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February 6, 2009
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June 20-24, 2009
6:30-10:30 p.m.
Saturday, June 20
Churchill Downs
What would a trip to Louisville be without an opportunity to visit Churchill Downs, the most famous racetrack in America and the home of the pinnacle of horse racing success, The Kentucky Derby? Busing to Churchill Downs begins at 6:30 with a short reception held in the Churchill Downs Paddock, where jockeys receive last-minute instructions before the races from world-famous trainers. Sip on a mint julep while you mingle with Churchill Downs staff and learn more about the horses and events that make the track legendary.
Dinner is served at 7:30 p.m. and includes smokehouse brisket of beef, garlic-and-chili-rubbed chicken served with au gratin potatoes, sweet corn fritters, collard greens, cole slaw and Italian pasta salad. Desserts include cookies, brownies and Derby Pie.
Horse racing in Kentucky is rich in history, dating back to 1789 when the first race course was laid out in Lexington. It was almost 100 years later, in 1875, that Churchill Downs officially opened and began its tradition as "Home of the Kentucky Derby." Churchill Downs racetrack recently underwent the most renovations in its history.
Noon-2 p.m.
Monday, June 22
Galt House
President-Elect Gordon Holness presents his 2009-10 presidential theme, Energy Efficiency in Existing Buildings - Sustaining our Future by Rebuilding our Past. Certificates of appreciation to retiring Board members are presented, and the 2009-10 officers and Board of Directors installed. Spouses and guests are invited to attend. Tickets are required and are available for purchase with your registration.
Tuesday, June 23
Galt House
You visited Churchill Downs on Saturday night, but tonight you'll get to experience "real" horse racing. Following dinner, the staff from Churchill Downs puts on a mock racing event. You'll have race stats to review and a voucher showing your horse so you can cheer it on during the race.