January 31, 2007
Southeastern United States Honor Bands and Clinic
February 1 – 3: About 2,500 people are expected to attend the SEUS clinics, including about 200 high school band members selected for the Silver and Crimson Honor Bands. For the press release and a schedule of events, please see the news release at http://www.troy.edu/news/archives/2007/january/01242007_seus.html
Leadership Conference Celebrating Black History Month
February 2 – 3: Troy University and the City of Troy are co-hosting the Leadership Conference Celebrating Black History Month in the Trojan Center Ballrooms on the Troy Campus. A copy of the agenda follows. Keynote speakers (on Friday) are the Rev. Dr. Joseph Lowery and (on Saturday) Dr. Belle Wheelan. This event is open for coverage. Please contact the University Relations Office with any special requests. For the news release, please see the website at http://www.troy.edu/news/archives/2007/january/01232007_lowery.html
LEADERSHIP BY DESIGN: ENSURING OUR LEGACY
6th Annual Leadership Conference
Celebrating Black History Month
presented by Troy University and The City of Troy
February 2-3, 2007
Friday, February 2, 2007
6:00 – 6:30 p.m............................................................................................................ Conference Check-In
Trojan Center Second Floor Lounge
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: Dr. John Kline, Director
Institute for Leadership Development
Troy University
Song: “Lift Every Voice and Sing”
Invocation: Rev. Kevin Griffin, Pastor
Pleasant Grove Missionary Baptist Church
Enterprise, Alabama
Greetings: The Honorable Jimmy Holley, State Senator
The Honorable Jimmy C. Lunsford, Mayor
City of Troy
Dr. Jack Hawkins, Jr., Chancellor
Troy University
Overview of Conference: Ms. Eleanor Lee, Director
Instructional Support Services
Musical Selection: Troy University Gospel Choir
Introduction of Speaker: Rev. S. D. James, Bishop
Evangelistic Pentecostal Churches Worldwide, Inc.
Keynote Address: Dr. Joseph E. Lowery, Co-Founder
Southern Christian Leadership Conference
Closing Remarks: Mrs. Shelia Jackson
Reception................................................................................................................ Trojan Center Ballroom
Entertainment: Devine
Saturday, February 3, 2007
7:30 – 8:10 a.m.......................................................................................................... Continental Breakfast
Trojan Center Lobby
7:30 a.m. Registration............................................................................................... Trojan Center Lobby
8:15 – 9:15 a.m.................................................................................................................. Plenary Session 1
“Designing Character, Competency, and Communication”
Introduction of Presenter/Facilitator: Dr. Robyn Bynum
Presenter: Dr. Robert Jennings, President
Alabama A& M University
Huntsville, Alabama
Location: Trojan Center Theater
9:15 – 10:15 a.m............................................................................................................... Plenary Session 2
“Designing Safe Communities”
Introduction of Presenters/ Facilitator: Major Mel Sanders
Presenters: Mrs. Shelia Deveridge, Claims Representative
Social Security Administration
Montgomery, Alabama
Mr. Huey Thornton, Captain
Montgomery Police Department
Montgomery, Alabama
Mrs. Gwendolyn Mosley, Warden
Alabama Department of Correction
Clio, Alabama
Location: Trojan Center Theater
10:15 – 10:30 a.m.................................................................................................................................. Break
Trojan Center Theater
10:30 – 11:30 a.m............................................................................................................. Plenary Session 3
“Designing Healthy Communities”
Introduction of Presenters/Facilitator: Mr. Danny Ward
Presenters: Dr. Angelique Murphy, M.D.
Total Health Wellness
Troy, Alabama
Dr. Yolanda A. Patterson, M.D.
Charles Henderson Child Health Center
Troy, Alabama
Location: Trojan Center Theater
Student Sessions/Workshops:
8:30 a.m. – 10:00............................................................................................................... Student Session 1
“Welcome to the Real World”
Introduction of Presenter/Facilitator: Mr. Otis Dion Culliver
Presenter: Mrs. Buffie Edwards, Coordinator
Student Support Services – Troy Campus
Location: General Academic Building Room 101
10:15 a.m. – 11:45 a.m..................................................................................................... Student Session 2
“Being in the Know”
Introduction of Presenter/Facilitator: Mr. Chris King
Presenter: Mr. Randy Scott, Reporter
Alabama Public Television
Montgomery, Alabama
Location: General Academic Building Room 101
11:45 a.m. .............................................................................................................. Closing General Session
Trojan Center Ballrooms
Presiding: Ms. Valerie Lawson, Anchor
WSFA TV
Montgomery, Alabama
Invocation: Rev. George Gilcrist Jr., Pastor
First Missionary Baptist Church
Troy, Alabama
Music: Evangelistic Pentecostal Churches Worldwide, Inc. Choir
Greetings: The Honorable Alan Boothe, State Representative
Recognition of Leadership Awards: Mrs. Catherine Jordan & Mrs. Mary Griffin
Ms. Barbara Patterson & Mr. Derrick Brewster
Lunch
Entertainment: Devine
Introduction of Speaker: Dr. Jack Hawkins, Jr., Chancellor
Troy University
Keynote Address: Dr. Belle Wheelan, President
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Decatur, Georgia
Conference Evaluation: Ms. Eleanor Lee
Closing Remarks: Mrs. Shelia Jackson
Contact:
Clif Lusk or Tom Davis
Troy Office of University Relations
334/670-3196
clusk@troy.edu