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