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ELEVENTH EPISCOPAL DISTRICT

LAY ORGANIZATION

AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH

72nd

Annual Convention

Pre-Convention Guide

“A. M. E. STRONG”

June 13 – 17, 2016

Bishop Adam J. Richardson, Jr., Presiding Prelate

Mrs. Connie Speights Richardson, Episcopal Supervisor

Dr. Willie C. Glover, Connectional Lay President

Edith Bartley Cartledge, Connectional Director of Lay Activities

Charlie Nichols, Episcopal Lay President

Patricia Wright, Episcopal Director of Lay Activities

Eleventh Episcopal District Lay Organization

African Methodist Episcopal Church

President’s Message Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the

name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching

them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with

you always, to the end of the age.” Matthew: 28:18-20 ESV

Greeting Brothers and Sisters:

I would officially like to welcome you to the last Executive Board meeting for which I will

preside as President. We continue to thank Bishop Adam J. Richardson, Jr., and

Supervisor Connie S. Richardson, Episcopal Supervisor for their service to the Eleventh

Episcopal District and the Lay Organization. We thank God for their leadership and

commitment to the organization.

It gives me great pleasure, as I move toward the afternoon of my career as President of the

Eleventh Episcopal District to leave an indelible mark on the organization. You elected me

to serve two quadrennials which indicated to me that the EEDLO Executive Board

Members and I have served you with vision, integrity, service and accountability. As your

President, thanks for allowing us to be your servant leaders from 2008 thru 2016, “the

work is all divine”. Our journey has had many obstacles along the way. We were able to

face the challenges as a result of the right relationship we have with God.

I want to extend words of thanks to the Central Conference Lay Organization as they

prepare the way for the 72nd Session of the EEDLO Convention in June 2016. I am

extremely proud of the Leadership that is underway to make the final convention of this

Executive Board a success.

I pray that we will continue to serve our Zion with love and enthusiasm. I thank God for

the opportunity to serve as your Episcopal District Lay Organization President and thank

you for your continuous support and encouragement. Humbly Submitted

Charlie Nichols

Charlie Nichols, President



The Official Family

OFFICERS 2012-2016

Charlie Nichols-------------------------------------------------------------------------------President

Deborah Langston----------------------------------------------------------------First Vice President

Jai Ingraham-------------------------------------------------------------------Second Vice President

Lother Cherry-------------------------------------------------------------------Third Vice President

Delphine Jackson----------------------------------------------------------------Recording Secretary

Ella Wilson------------------------------------------------------------Assistant Recording Secretary

Iva Major-------------------------------------------------------------------Corresponding Secretary

Pricilla Salter-------------------------------------------------------------------------------Treasurer

Mae Devoe Fields-----------------------------------------------------------------Financial Secretary

TBA------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Parliamentarian

Coretta Omolola-------------------------------------------------------------------------------Chaplain

Beverly Outler------------------------------------------------------------------------Historiographer

Angela Surcey Garner----------------------------------------------------Director of Public Relations

Eboni Curry---------------------------------------------------------------Young Adult Representative

Patricia Wright-------------------------------------------------------------Director of Lay Activities

ADVISORY COUNCIL

Beulah Gregory James L. Williams James Honor

Dr. Samuel Hunter Tyrone Presley

CONFERENCE PRESIDENTS

South – Richard Simpson West Coast – Hugh Yancy

Florida – Johnnie Hill, Jr. East – Aaron Jones

Central – Lenora Mobley Bahamas- Brian Brown

CONNECTIONAL LAY ORGANIZATION

Tyrone Presley----------------------------------------------------------------------Chairman, CLEDC

Samuel Hunter---------------------------------------------General Board Member Advisor, CLEDC

Reginald McGill---------------------------------------------------------------General Board Member



Tentative Convention Schedule

June 13-17, 2016

“Laity Fulfilling the Great Commission”

DATE ACTIVITIES LOCATION

Monday, June 13th

2:00p.m. – 5:00p.m. EEDLO Office Opens

2:00p.m. – 5:00p.m. Preparation of Kits for Distribution

Tuesday, June 14th

9:00a.m. – 5:00p.m. EEDLO Office Opens

9:30a.m. – 6:00p.m. Registration

10:00a.m. -12:00p.m. Executive Board at Work

12:00noon-1:00pm Closed Executive Board Luncheon

1:30p.m.-3:00p.m. LEDC Board Meeting

3:00p.m.-4:00p.m. First Timer’s Orientation

7:00p.m. Opening Worship & Communion

Wyndham Orlando Resort

8001 International Drive

Orlando, FL

Wednesday, June 15th

6:30a.m.-7:30a.m. Health Activities

7:00a.m.-8:30a.m. LEDC Breakfast

8:00a.m. - 8:30a.m. Registration

8:40a.m.-9:00a.m. Devotion/Bible Study

9:15a.m.-12:00noon General Assembly

a. Reading of Minutes

b. Reading of Standing Rules

c. President’s Annual Report

d. Reports of Executive Board,

Conference Presidents

e. Registrar’s Report

f. All Committee Reports

12:00noon-1:00p.m. YAR Hour of Power

***Tentative Schedule, subject to final schedule adjustments



Tentative Convention Schedule

June 13-17, 2016

“Laity Fulfilling the Great Commission”

DATE ACTIVITIES LOCATION

Wednesday, June 15th (cont’d)

1:00p.m.2:00p.m. Closed YAR Luncheon

2:00p.m.-4:00p.m. General Assembly Cont’d

7:00p.m. – 10:00p.m. Laura P. Robinson Lay Benevolence Activity

Thursday, June 16th

6:30a.m. - 7:30a.m. Health Activities

8:30a.m. – 9:15a.m. Devotion/Bible Study

9:30a.m. – 12:00 noon LIFT CELEBRATION Training, Recognition, Lift Awards

12:00pm - 1:00pm Candidates Forum

1:00p.m. – 5:00p.m. LUNCH/ Free Time (Excursions, shopping, etc.)

7:00P.M. – 9:30p.m. AWARDS BANQUET

Friday, June 17th

6:30a.m. -7:30am Health Activities

8:00a.m.-8:45a.m. Devotion/Bible Study

8:45a.m.-1:00noon CLOSING BUSINESS SESSION

Conference Presentation (Florida)

Memorial Service

Elections

Adjournment

***Tentative Schedule, subject to final schedule adjustment



June 13-17, 2016

Conference Registration: Registration Fee:

$100 for Adult Laity and Clergy $75 for Youth Lay (ages13-17)

Registration Fee Includes:

Lay Development Training Seminars and Materials Awards Banquet Invitation (for one)

Additional Awards Gala Banquet Tickets: $50.00 each

Registration Deadline: Late registration from June 2nd- June 10th will be $125.00 for adult laity. There is no late registration for ministers and youth. However, late registrants are not guaranteed kits and/or materials. All registrations must be post-marked by June 1, 2016 and mailed to:

Mrs. Ann McCelvy, Registrar

610 Manor Ct. NW

Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547



June 13-17, 2016

Souvenir Journal: All Convention Souvenir Journal Ads should be sent “camera ready”

To:

EEDLO Souvenir Journal Committee

C/O Chloe Bonds Wormack

P. O. Box 492

Umatilla, FL 32784

[email protected]

All funds must accompany ads. Make check payable to:

Central Florida Lay Organization

DEADLINE FOR RECEIPT OF ADS AND PAYMENT IS April 15, 2016

Inside Front $300.00 Inside Back $300.00 Outside Back $300.00 Full Color Page $125.00 Full Black& White Page $100.00 Half Page $ 60.00 Half Color Page $ 85.00 Quarter Page $ 30.00 Quarter Color Page $ 55.00 Black and White photo scans add $ 15.00 Color Photo scan $ 25.00



June 13-17, 2016 Website: eedlo.org

Hotel Accommodations

Wyndham Orlando Resort International Drive

8001 International Drive

Orlando, FL 32819

Group Rate

$115.00 (plus 12.5%tax)

Reservations Deadline

May 16, 2016

Hotel Reservation Procedures

Reservations are to be made directly through

The Wyndham Orlando Resort International Drive

1-407-351-2420

1-800-421-8001

When making reservations, you must mention the group

Name to ensure that you receive the group rate:


Hotel Contact Person

Jill Jackson

Convention Services Manager

1-407-355-3665



June 13-17, 2016

Process for Reports submittal:

All Episcopal Officers’ reports (excluding prior meetings minutes, Conference President’s Statistical Reports (with narratives), Financial Secretary/Treasurer’s Report for the Conference Year 2015 should all be submitted to the Episcopal President no later than May 18, 2016. These reports should also be saved on a flash drive and brought to the Episcopal Convention for video projection when reports are made to the delegates in attendance.

Commission Work Sessions:

Commission Directors are reminded that the Narrative Section of Commission Reports addressing Conference Year Activities should be completed in commission meetings prior to the convening of the convention. Commission Sessions scheduled for the Convention are designed to give Commissions an opportunity to complete and compile recommendations from the respective Commission for the 2015-2016 Convention Year. Commission Sessions are not scheduled during Lay Training Sessions so that all delegates may participate in the Training activities. Commissions will be assigned rooms for use throughout the Convention. If keys are needed, the room key will be distributed to each Director. The rooms will be accessible 12 hours per day.

General Information:

Each registered person must wear their issued badge to be in the sessions(s).



June 13-17, 2016

Committee Leaders

Program Services

Delphine Jackson Lother Cherry Patricia Wright Support Services

Delphine Jackson Iva Major Mary Ann Adams Fannie Miller Earlene Turner Adrian McWilliams

Registration

Ann McCelvy Sharon White Juanita Hagan Sara McCombs

Banquet Services

Tyrone Presley Francie Postell Marie Dixon Jones Joan Johnson Bob Jenkins Charlotte Flucus Ella Wilson

Convention Training

Patricia Wright DOLAs YAR Program

Eboni Curry Patricia Wright

Awards & Scholarships

Loretta Coppock Lolita Brown Publications/Press Releases

Delphine Jackson Lother Cherry Angela Surcey Garner

Transportation Services

Jessie Hill Charlie Strong Ray Snow Chloe Wormack Glenn Gallon Lorenzo Patterson Claude Patterson

Clinic Convention Staff

Elouise Walker Lee Fowkles Leo Johnson Thomas Jones Irma Franks

Souvenir Journal

Ella Gilmore Sharon Myles Pat Kelly Charles Jackson Carol Croskey Earl Curry Adrian McWilliams

Finance

Pricilla Salter Mae Devoe Fields Robert Lane

Eleventh Episcopal District Lay

Organization


June 13-17, 2016

Commission Members

When registering for the 72nd Annual Episcopal Lay Convention each delegate should be assigned to a commission and their names and the name of the Commission should be listed on the registration form. The name and Commission that each registrant will serve on will be listed in the booklet.

Organization and Structure

Director: Donald Russell Assistant Director: Catherine Johnson

Stewardship and Finance

Director: Robert Lane

Personnel and Procedures

Director: Katheryn Gillis Assistant Director: Carolyn Floyd

Organizational and Officers Effectiveness

Ms. Carolyn Y. Floyd

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