Brittingham Viking Organization - Wisconsin Alumni Association

BVO Convention MeetingDress: Casual (indoor)Pyle Center, 702 Langdon Street, Madison9:00–11:00 a.m.Host: Tessa MichaelsonThe annual Brittingham Viking Organization business meeting will take place at thePyle Center, located next to UW-Madison’s Red Gym in the heart of campus. Wewill gather in the auditorium and have a light catered breakfast. During the meeting,we will examine the annual report and budget, conduct elections and review ongoingtasks of the BVO. Special attention will be directed at a review of the seven scholarshipprograms and finances and examination of the updated scholarship manual.For Vikings interested in pleasure rather than in business, a host of opportunitiesabound on and near campus. Taking a walking tour, visiting the Chazen Art Museumor touring the Capitol building are some of the options available to Vikings and theirguests on Friday morning.BVO and Sigma Phi Join Luncheon and SpeakerDress: Casual (indoor)Memorial Union, Tripp Commons11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.Hosts: Sam Moore and Pete HolmgrenCampus Greek life has played a large role in the lives of many Vikings over the years.With a significant overlap of Vikings and Sigs on this reunion weekend, a joint eventwas a logical idea. What better venue for socializing, dining, and discussing than TrippCommons?Whether you’re coming directly from the business meeting or a morning on your own,we’ll rendezvous at the Union for a tasty meal and stimulating food for thought providedby the keynote speaker. Directly following the luncheon, Vikings will depart for theafternoon bus tour.Brittingham Family Sites Tour with photos and ceremonyDress: Casual (indoor and outdoor)2:00 p.m. Bus pickup at Memorial Union, 800 Langdon St.4:00 p.m. Bus dropoff at WAAHosts: Beth Kubly and Jenny WoyakThe Brittingham family has benefited both the city of Madison and the Universityof Wisconsin-Madison in many ways, both publicly and privately for almost a century,and for long after family members have lived here. The 2008 BVO convention’sheritage tour will visit three important locations: the Viking runestone; the Lincolnstatue on Bascom Hill; and “Dunmoven”, the Brittingham family mansion. At eachlocation, we’ll hear a short talk about the history of each landmark. While at the Brittinghammansion, now used as a residence for the university president, we’ll have theopportunity to tour the grounds before attending a special commemoration ceremony.A formal group photo will also be arranged to capture and conclude the heritage tour.This symbolic event is not to be missed!