January 23, 2006
2006 African-American Leadership Conference agenda
EDITORS/NEWS DIRECTORS: The 2006 African-American Leadership Conference is Feb. 3 – 4 on Troy University’s Troy Campus in the Trojan Center. Your organization is invited to cover this unique event. For your coverage planning, the conference’s agenda has been included in the text of this advisory.
Please contact University Relations at 334-670-3196 if your organization requires any special arrangements to facilitate coverage. Shelia Jackson, public relations director for the City of Troy, may be contacted at 334-670-2283 as well.
CELEBRATING COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP:
RELIGIOUS, CIVIC,FRATERNAL AND SOCIAL ORGANIZATIONS
2006 African-American Leadership Conference
Celebrating Black History Month
Troy University
February 3-4, 2006
Friday, February 3, 2006
6:00 – 6:30 p.m...................................................................... Conference Check-In
Trojan Center Second Floor Lounge
On-site conference registration
6:15 p.m.......................................................................................................... Music
Troy University Gospel Choir
Directed by Mr. Lewis Webb
6:30 p.m........................................................................... Opening General Session
Trojan Center Theater
Presiding: Mr. Scott Murphy
Song: Lift Every Voice and Sing
Invocation: Rev. Jason Thomas
Greetings: The Honorable Jimmy Holley, Senator
Alabama State Senate
Greetings: The Honorable Jimmy C. Lunsford, Mayor
City of Troy
Greetings: Dr. Jack Hawkins Jr., Chancellor
Troy University
Overview of Conference: Dr. Robyn Bynum
Musical Selection: Troy University Gospel Choir
Introduction of Speaker: Dr. Fernell Warren
Keynote Address: Dr. Ronald V. Myers
Founder, President & Medical Director
Myers Foundation Christian Family Health Centers
Tchula, Belzoni & Greenville, Mississippi
Closing Remarks: Mrs. Shelia Jackson
Reception......................................................................... Trojan Center Ballroom
Entertainment: Mrs. Shelia Jackson, Mr. Larry Thomas, Mr. Henry Everett and Mr. Benjamin Blake
Saturday, February 4, 2006
7:30 – 8:00 a.m..................................................................... Continental Breakfast
General Academic Building Lobby
7:30 a.m. Registration........................................ 101 General Academic Building
8:00 – 8:45 a.m......................................................................... Plenary Session 1A
“Grant Writing for Non-Profit Organizations”
Introduction of Presenter/Facilitator: Dr. Debora Pettway
Presenter: Mr. Desmond Wilson, Grant Writing Instructor
H. Council Trenholm Technical College
Montgomery, Alabama
Location: 103 General Academic Building
8:00 – 8:45 a.m......................................................................... Plenary Session 1B
“Enhancing the Effectiveness of your organization:
Affordable Website Building and Accounting Software”
Introduction of Presenter/Facilitator: The Honorable Homer Wright
Presenter: Ms. Lottie Summerville, Coordinator/Instructor
Computer Works
Troy University
Location: 105 General Academic Building
8:00 – 8:45 a.m......................................................................... Plenary Session 1C
“Financial Planning”
Introduction of Presenter/Facilitator: Mr. John Parker
Presenter: Mrs. Sylvia Davis, Loan Manager
Regions Bank
Troy, Alabama
Location: 107 General Academic Building
8:45 – 9:30 a.m......................................................................... Plenary Session 2A
“Legal Issues for Organizations and Churches”
Introduction of Presenters/ Facilitator: Ms. Barbara Patterson
Presenter: Ms. Ramadanah Salaam, Attorney
Thomas, Means, Gillis and Seay
Montgomery, Alabama
Location: 103 General Academic Building
8:45 – 9:30 a.m......................................................................... Plenary Session 2B
“Time Management for Organization Leaders”
Introduction of Presenters/ Facilitator: Mrs. Sandi Gouge
Presenters: Ms. Eleanor Lee, Director
Instructional Support Services
Troy University
Location: 105 General Academic Building
8:45 – 9:30 a.m......................................................................... Plenary Session 2C
“Transition from College to the Real World”
Introduction of Presenter/Facilitator: Ms. Toni Deveridge
Presenter: Mrs. Buffie Edwards, Coordinator
Student Support Services
Troy University
Location: 107 General Academic Building
9:30 – 9:40 a.m............................................................................................... Break
General Academic Building Lobby
9:40 – 10:25 a.m....................................................................... Plenary Session 3A
“501C3 Incorporating”
Introduction of Presenters/Facilitator: Mrs. Catherine Jordan
Presenters: Mrs. Tamara Lee and Ms. Debbie Parnell
Southern Development Council
Montgomery, Alabama
Location: 103 General Academic Building
9:40 – 10:25 a.m....................................................................... Plenary Session 3B
“Team Building”
Introduction of Presenter/Facilitator: Mr. Adrian Ghent
Presenter: Mr. Cameron Whitlow, Assistant Director
Student Involvement
Troy University
Location: 105 General Academic Building
9:40 – 10:25 a.m. ..................................................................... Plenary Session 3C
“Proper Etiquette”
Introduction of Presenter/Facilitator: Ms. Shay Stewart
Presenter: Ms. Karita Purnell, Catering Manager
Sodexho
Troy, Alabama
Location: 107 General Academic Building
11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m........................................................ Closing General Session
Trojan Center Ballrooms
Presiding: Rev. S. D. James, Bishop
Evangelistic Pentecostal Churches Worldwide, Inc.
Invocation: Rev. Roland Austin, Pastor
Morning Star Baptist Church
Greetings: The Honorable Alan Boothe, State Representative
The Honorable Wendell Mitchell, Senator
Recognition of Leadership Awards: Mrs. Mary Griffin
Ms. Charlesetta Townsend
Conference Evaluation: Ms. Eleanor Lee
Lunch
Entertainment: Mrs. Shelia Jackson, Mr. Larry Thomas, Mr. Henry Everett and
Mr. Benjamin Blake
Introduction of Speaker: Rev. Tyrone Moultry, Pastor
St. Peter Missionary Baptist Church
Musical Selection: Mr. Raemont Pinkney
Keynote Address: Rev. Jamal-Harrison Bryant, Pastor
Empowerment Temple
Baltimore City, Maryland
Closing Remarks: Mrs. Shelia Jackson
Contact:
Clif Lusk or Tom Davis
Troy Office of University Relations
334/670-3196
clusk@troy.edu