Schedule
2026
Wednesday
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Toggle Item5:00 - 9:00 PM Student Gatherings
Various locations in the WILK
(The table below is the full time the chapters have the room which includes setup and takedown time.
Room Time Chapter 3211 5:00 - 7:30 PM OR Salem-Eugene & OR Portland 3228 5:00 - 7:30 PM Washington DC 3238 5:00 - 7:30 PM SD Sioux Falls 3380 5:00 - 7:30 PM Northeast Chapters Main Ballroom 6:00 - 10:00 PM Southwest
Thursday
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Toggle Item8:00 - 8:30 AM Check-In
Hinckley Center Back Patio
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Toggle Item8:30 - 9:00 AM Breakfast Social
Assembly Hall
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Toggle Item9:00 - 10:30 AM Cougar Kick-Off
Assembly Hall
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Toggle Item10:45-11:50 AM Breakout Session 1
Presentation Presenter Location New Chapter Chair Bootcamp Ellie McClure & Matt Sherry Assembly Hall Cosmo Leads A Chapter Brett Seamons 3rd Floor Impact of Replenishment Grants Aaron Robinson East Conference Room Service Just Serve Representative, Mike Smith, & Becky Fellows Lower Level Conference Room Alumni to Community Scott Gearhart Lower Level Conference Room New Chapter Chair Bootcamp10:45-11:50 AM Ellie & Matt
Learn the foundational elements needed to run a chapter. This session will cover AlumniTools, chapter reporting requirements, alumni and student outreach strategies, how to build and organize an effective leadership board, event planning fundamentals, an introduction to replenishment grants, and how to navigate and utilize Chapterpedia. This is recommended for new regional chapter chairs.Cosmo Leads a Chapter 10:45-11:50 AM Brett Seamons
We’ll discuss principles of leadership that help drive engagement, participation, and volunteerism. How might you adapt your leadership style to fit the needs and goals of your chapter? What are behaviors to avoid? What styles get the best response from others? Learn more about your leadership style and how you can build a collaborative team that works together.Impact of Replenishment Grants 10:45-11:50 AM Aaron Robinson
What replenishment grants are and how to award them, the importance of a replenishment grant board. This session will also include testimonials and examples demonstrating the meaningful impact these grants have had on chapters and communities.Service 10:45-11:50 AM Mike Smith & Possibly Becky Fellows?
Learn how to create meaningful service opportunities within your chapter and community. This breakout will discuss how to utilize JustServe to identify local needs and organize projects, what makes a successful service initiative, and ways chapters can participate in and maximize the impact of Giving Cougs Day.Alumni to Community 10:45-11:50 AM Scott Gearheart
Explore strategies for building strong relationships with local businesses, organizations, and community leaders to strengthen chapter engagement and event opportunities. This session will focus on creating partnerships that enhance networking, sponsorships, mentorship opportunities, and overall chapter impact within the community. -
Toggle Item12:00 PM - 2:00 PM Campus Expo & Lunch
Hinckley Center Back Patio
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Toggle Item2:00 - 3:00 PM Lessons For the Field
3rd Floor Open Area
Topics
- Student sendoffs (Kent West)
- Planning a Golf Tournament (Ron & Lisa Hatch)
- Events with Intention (Ellie McClure)
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Toggle Item3:15-4:00 PM Regional Chapter Meeting
Varies around the HC
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Toggle Item4:00 - 6:00 PM Free Time & Fire Sale
Free Time sponsored by the BYU Bookstore
Firesale will be held on the South side of the 2nd floor of the Hinckley Center in the open area behind the cubicles.
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Toggle Item6:00 - 8:00 PM Dinner at Cosmo's
Assembly Hall
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Toggle Item5:00 - 9:00 PM Student Gatherings
Room Time Chapter 3211 5:00 - 7:30 PM Lousiville, Lexington, Columbus, Cincinatti, Indianapolis 3215 5:00 - 7:30 PM Casper, WY 3220/3222 5:00 - 7:30 PM Southern California 3223 5:00 - 7:30 PM Minnesota Chapters 3224 5:00 - 7:30 PM Idaho Chapters 3250/3252 5:00 - 7:30 PM Kansas City, Wichita, St. Louis Terrace 5:00 - 7:30 PM Southeast Region 3228 5:00 - 7:30 PM Omaha, Lincoln, Des Moines, Sioux Falls 3211 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM Washington Chapters 3220/3222 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM Northern California 3223 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM Wisconsin 3224 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM Chicago/Cleveland 3250/3252 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM Colorado Terrace 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM Texas 3228 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM Oklahoma/Arkansas
Friday
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Toggle Item8:00 - 9:00 AM Blue & White Breakfast
Assembly Hall
8:20-8:30 9/11 Commemoration -
Toggle Item9:00 - 10:00 AM Spirit of the Y
Assembly Hall
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Toggle Item10:00 - 10:30 AM True Blue Celebration
3rd Floor Open Area
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Toggle Item10:45-11:50 AM Breakout Session 2
Presentation Presenter Location Professional Chapters Ellie McClure Executive Conference Room Records Scott Miller 3rd Floor Open Area BYU Sponsored Watch Parties Leslie Graff Assembly Hall Finances Matt Sherry Lower Level Conference Room Student Mentoring Bryce Bunting Lower Level Conference Room Professional/College Chapters 10:45-11:55 AM - Ellie McClure
Designed specifically for professional chapters, this breakout will address unique challenges and opportunities such as working with college sponsors, conducting nationwide outreach, recruiting and retaining board members, utilizing BYU Connect to increase student engagement and networking, and managing professional chapter finances effectively.
Alumni Records 10:45-11:55 AM - Scott Miller
Come learn how BYU Alumni is using the CASE Alumni Engagement Metrics framework to better understand and strengthen alumni engagement. We’ll share how BYU measures engagement across volunteering, events, communication, and giving, and discuss practical ways chapter leaders can use these insights to build stronger alumni connections and create more meaningful chapter experiences.
BYU Sponsored Watch Parties 10:45-11:55 AM - Janika Dillon, Tanya Rogers
Discover how to host successful BYU Sponsored Watch Parties that strengthen chapter engagement and community connection. This session will feature two different chapter approaches to watch parties, highlighting creative ideas, lessons learned, and practical strategies for hosting events of varying sizes and styles
Finances 10:45-11:55 AM - Matt Sherry
Understand the fundamentals of managing chapter finances responsibly and effectively. This session will cover financial reporting expectations, budgeting best practices, reimbursement processes, and how to request and manage a DFCU account to support chapter operations.
Student Mentoring 10:45-11:55 AM - Bryce Bunting
Learn how to create meaningful mentoring relationships that positively influence students both personally and professionally from the Office of First Year Belonging. This breakout will discuss mentorship best practices, building genuine connections, BYU Connect, supporting student growth, and creating mentoring experiences that leave a lasting impact.
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Toggle Item12:00 - 1:00 PM Mentoring for Good Luncheon
Assembly Hall
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Toggle Item1:00 - 2:00 PM Alumni Board Meeting
Lower Level Conference Room
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Toggle Item1:00 - 2:00 PM Campus Museum Tours
Bean Museum Tour
MOA Tour
Education in Zion Tour
Planetarium Showing -
Toggle Item2:00 - 4:00 PM Campus Experience
TBA
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Toggle Item3:00 - 5:00 PM Firesale
Firesale will be held on the South side of the 2nd floor of the Hinckley Center in the open area behind the cubicles.
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Toggle Item5:00 - 6:30 PM Cougar Sendoff
Assembly Hall
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