2 Opening Remarks
From The Association President
I Wow! \What an amazing year!
I have experienced so many incredible moments, whether it was addressing graduates at Com-
  A - is A mencement, induction of 20 outstanding UK alums into the I·Iall of Distinguished Alunmi, the
  presentation to six professors of the 2010 Great Teacher Award, presiding at the reunion celebra-
g y tion ofthe Golden Wildcats, attending the Lyman T ]ohnson banquet, or rallying the big blue
faithful at pep rallies in Nashville for the Music City Bowl and the SEC basketball tournament. I
  cant express how exciting and exhilarating this year as the president of the UK Alunmi Associa-
4 tion has been.
  I have been privileged to serve this great university for the past year. There are so many won-
derful things happening at UK. Recruiting, educating and graduating our youth for future lead-
ership roles in our communities continues to be the focus ofthe institution. The administration
is also charting an aggressive path toward becoming a Top 20 public research university This is
such avital initiative to the people ofthe Commonwealth because achieving this status will
mean healthier, wealthier and more educated citizens.
Alunmi can play a critical part in the continued excellence and growth ofthe university
There are various roles through which we can support UK, whether it is with our time as avolunteer recruiting the best and brightest
students, using our leverage with state legislators, supporting President Todds scholarship initiative and/ or through providing gifts. In
addition, we must be positive advocates for the University of Kentucky The theme of my presidency has been “Reach Out — Spread the
Word.” Our influence as alumni is far-reaching. We can speak truthfully and from the heart about how this institution affects our lives
and the positive ways the university is impacting the lives of Kentuckians today and for the future. The most powerful messages are
those communicated through personal associations. Be a strong ambassador for your university!
Iwant to take this opportunity to thank everyone who supports the association, especially Stan Key and the association staff for their
dedication, creative ideas and incredible work ethic. I truly appreciate our board of directors whose loyalty and diligence represent UK
alunmi throughout the world in the best possible way I also am grateful for our club network and the leadership our club officers pro-
vide at the community level. Without your commitment, our hopes of engaging and connecting alunmi to the university would not be
possible.
The UK Alunmi Association represents the best interests and traditions ofthe University of Kentuclqz It was an extreme honor to
serve as your president.
Sincerely
Scott E. Davis
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