The Big Five in Phoenix are five pre-determined annual events held in and around the state capital that alumni from around Arizona can count on occurring year after year. The idea behind the Big 5 is simple. Ohio University Alumni are living everywhere throughout the state of Arizona…From Flagstaff to Yuma, Safford to Show Low, and Prescott to Tucson. Even within metropolitan Phoenix, alumni are spread from Sun City to Chandler and from Fountain Hills to Buckeye (named by an Ohio family, by the way).

The Big 5 events are meant to bring everyone together, no matter when you graduated or where you live, these are the times to connect with fellow Bobcats and make plans for smaller, more intimate gatherings in your own part of the desert. Specifically, the first and fourth gatherings of every year will allow OUAAA regional liaisons to report on and plan for more localized activities. Here is some of what the Big 5 will look like in 2008 2009 and beyond:

	Lisa's Cinco de Mayo Party What: Enjoy Mexican food and drinks with fellow Bobcats! When: Saturday, May 9th, 6-11pm Where: Lisa's House - 8726 East Berridge Lane, Scottsdale 85250
	Arizona Bobcats Wine Tasting What: Enjoy a wine tasting hosted by fellow Bobcat Kevin McCormick When: Saturday, May 30th, 7-11 pm Where: Kevin's House 1505 E. Gary Way Phoenix, AZ 85042	Hosted by:
	Night at the Chase What: Enjoy a wine tasting hosted by fellow Bobcat Kevin McCormick When: Saturday, July 11th @ 2pm, game starts @ 5:10pm Where: Sliders American Grill, 201 S 4th Street, Phoenix 85004
	Fall Football Event What: Fall Football Event When: TBD (Waiting on 2009 OU Football Schedule) Where: TBD
	2009 Arizona Bobcats Christmas Bash What: Celebrate the XMas season with fellow Bobcats on Mill Ave! When: Saturday, December 5th starting at 7pm Where: Mill Ave, Tempe (Location TBD)