Wolverine Weekend

Saturday, June 18 

8:00am - WTKA Live Broadcast |  WTKA will be conducting a Wolverine Weekend special broadcast on Saturday, June 18 (8-10am) live from the Golf Clubhouse at Grand Traverse Resort and Spa.

10:00am - 2:30pm - Golf Outing on The Wolverine | Meet and Greet with Wolverine Football players on various golf holes 

5:00pm-6:30pm - Meet and Greet / Photo Ops with Wolverine Football players J.J. McCarthy, Ronnie Bell, Ryan Hayes, and Devin Gardner 

7:00pm - Wolverine Weekend Dinner | Governor's Hall 

7:00pm - 7:30pm - Sam Webb, Ira Weintraub and Devin Gardner

7:45pm - 8:45pm - Keynote Speaker: John U. Bacon 

 

 

 

John U. Bacon will be the Keynote Speaker at the Wolverine Weekend Dinner. John has written for the Wall Street Journal, New York Times, the Washington Post, Sports Illustrated and ESPN Magazine among others. He has authored eleven books on sports, business, health, and history, five of which are NY Times Best-Sellers. Bacon is a popular corporate speaker, executive coach, and leadership consultant.

His College Athletics themed books include:

• Bo’s Lasting Lessons: The Legendary Coach Teaches the Timeless Fundamentals of Leadership
• Three and Out: Rich Rodriguez and the Michigan Wolverines in the Crucible of College Football
• Fourth & Long: The Fight for the Soul of College Football
• Endzone: The Rise, Fall, and Return of Michigan Football

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The Wolverine Weekend Dinner will be held in Governor's Hall and will feature the following:

- A meet and greet with current Wolverines  J.J. McCarthy, Ryan Hayes, Ronnie Bell and former quarterback Devin Gardner.

- A plated meal and a cash bar 

- An opening act from WTKA's Sam Webb, Ira Weintraub, and Devin Gardner

- Keynote Speaker John U. Bacon

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Dinner Menu

Spinach Salad | Dried Cherries, Candied Walnuts, Goat Cheese Crumbles, Grape Tomatoes, Lemon Vinaigrette or Ranch Dressing

Fresh Bakery Rolls and Butter

 

Wild Bill’s Root Beer Braised Boneless Beef Short Ribs

Dauphinoise Potatoes

Local Honey Glazed Rainbow Carrots

 

Individual Angel Food Cake, Lemon Curd Trifle | garnished with Candied Lemon and Fresh Blueberries

Fresh Brewed Coffee, Hot Tea and Iced Tea

 

Kids Menu

Chicken Tenders with your choice of Dipping Sauce Ranch Dipping Sauce

French Fries

Fruit Cup and

Jumbo Chocolate Chip Cookie

Milk

The Wolverine Weekend Golf Outing is a 4-person scramble and will take place on Saturday, June 18 at 10:00am. During your round, you'll get the chance to meet Wolverine Players J.J. McCarthy, Ronnie Bell, and Ryan Hayes.