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Connectional Women’s Missionary Society African Methodist Episcopal Church

Executive Board Training and Service Day

January 29 - February 1, 2014 Little Rock Marriott – Little Rock, Arkansas

Theme: “One Team, One Vision, One Hope….Eradicate!”

Focus Areas: “Hunger, Social Injustices, Health Disparities and Domestic Violence”

Scripture: “So that with ONE mind and ONE voice, we may glorify the

God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ” Romans 15:6

Theme Song: “Every Praise!”

Wednesday, January 29, 2014 (Attire: Business Casual)

WMS Office

Health and Wellness Room Information Cafe Prayer Room

10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Foundation Board of Trustees Meeting 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Registration 12:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Vendors Open 12:00 p.m. – 1:15 p.m. Connectional Commission Meetings

Commission on Christian Social Action Commission on Mission Education and Interpretation Commission on Membership and Recruitment

1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Commission on Administration 1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Early Bird Sessions (***NEW) 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Connectional Officers’ Meeting

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Early Bird Sessions, Wednesday January 29, 2014 "One Team-One Message" - Dr. Jan Clayton, Presenter Because effective communication is essential to organizational success, this workshop will provide an overview of how technology can be used to deliver messages efficiently and effectively. Information about emails, conference calls, teleconferences, and social media resources, including Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Hulu and YouTube will be shared. "One Vision-One Direction" - Dr. Sharon Fletcher, Presenter As Missionaries, we have been "transformed to transform" and make a difference in the lives of others. This workshop will examine how we can use teambuilding, motivation and collaboration to empower every WMS member to serve as a transformational leader who "shares the vision" of mission service. "One Hope-One Mission" - Gloria Hall, Presenter Our Connectional signature statement-"Fulfilling the Mission With Excellence" reflects our calling to make a positive impact utilizing our individual and collective resources. This workshop will examine the decision-making process of mission project selection (who, what, why, when and where) as well as how we define "excellence" or success in quantitative terms (number of people benefiting from our involvement, duration of involvement, positive change we desire will result, next steps, etc.). 6:45 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. The Praise and Worship Experience

The Opening Service of Word and Sacrament (Attire: White with signature pin)

7:00 p.m.

Thursday, January 30, 2014 (Attire: Business Casual or District Attire) 6:30 a.m. – 7:30 a.m. Getting Fit For Service - Zumba 7:30 a.m. – 8:15 a.m. Praycation – Prayers for the “Eradication of Hunger and Social Injustices!” 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Registration 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m. Vendors Open

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Plenary I 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Opening Business Session of Executive Board 2014 Dr. Shirley Cason–Reed, Connectional President, Presiding Officer 8:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Praise and Worship Marlyce Roberson McCants Worship Director 9:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Tribute in Memory of Bishop Sarah Frances Davis and the Service of Remembrance Kathy Reid Tanner – Turner Memorial Commissioner 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Business Session I Roll Call Annie Battle-Bolden Recording Secretary Tanya Harper Assistant Recording Secretary Presentation Deborah Taylor King of 2014 Agenda 1st Vice President Approval of Minutes EBM 2013 Words of Welcome Mrs. Charolett B. Martin Host President – 12th District Mrs. Phyllis N. Green Host Supervisor - 12th District Bishop Samuel L. Green Sr. Host Bishop – 12th District

Greetings Rev. Dr. George F. Flowers Director of Global Witness and Ministry Bishop Vashti Murphy McKenzie Chair, Global Witness and Ministry

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Recognition of Gloria Rodgers Ecumenical Partners, Affiliated and Ecumenical Affiliates and Guests Relations Commissioner Report on Commission Dr. Shirley Cason-Reed On Administration President Selected Reports (3 minutes) The YPD Report Dr. Sherell Vicks-Crawford YPD Director Jon Ingraham YPD President The Treasurer Report Dr. Jeanette Harris Treasurer The Young Adult Missionaries Ericka Austin Member–At-Large The PME Report Corinne W. Thomas PME Director The Handy – Simmons Report Dr. Loretta Howell Lilliard Commissioner The Missionary Magazine Ida Hyche, J.D. Editor The Foundation Report Directives for Luncheon Lesa Halfacre 2nd Vice President Announcements Yvonne Stovall Corresponding Secretary

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12:45 p.m. – 2:15 p.m. The President’s Luncheon Theme: “Break Every Chain!” Speaker: Kemba Smith Pradia – Social Activist

Thursday, January 30, 2014 Plenary II 2:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Deborah Taylor King, 1st Vice President – Presiding Officer 2:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. The Worship Experience Marlyce Roberson McCants Worship Director 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Business Session II Introduction of President Deborah Taylor King

The President’s Report - Dr. Shirley Cason–Reed The Work and Witness – District Stewardship Reports (5 minutes) - Districts will select their reporting order

10 Districts will report

Announcements Yvonne Stovall Corresponding Secretary

7:00 p.m. The Cultural Event –12th Episcopal District Theme: Glitz and Glamour Attire: Semi-formal

Friday, January 31, 2014 (Attire: Business Casual or District Attire) 6:30 a.m. - 7:30 a.m. Getting Fit for Service – Zumba 7:30 a.m. – 8:15a.m. Praycation – Prayers for the “Eradication of Health

Disparities and Domestic Violence!”

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7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. Breakfast Meetings Episcopal Supervisors Episcopal District Presidents Episcopal District YPD Directors

8:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m. Vendors Open

Plenary III 8:30 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.

Lesa Halfacre, 2nd Vice President, Presiding Officer

8:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. The Worship Experience Marlyce Roberson McCants Worship Director 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. The Work and Witness – District Stewardship Report (5 minute highlights) – 10 Districts Reporting

10:30 a.m. - 11: 30 a.m. “Preparing for the Quadrennial”… Interpretation of the WMS Constitution and Bylaws

o Parliamentary Procedures

o How to submit legislation

o How to become a delegate

11:45 a.m. –1:15 p.m. Empowerment Luncheons:

Training for Impact Leadership (all levels)

Presidents 1st Vice Presidents 2nd Vice Presidents/PME Directors 3rd Vice Presidents/ Members At Large Secretaries (all) YPD Directors Treasurers Historiographers Parliamentarians Missionary Magazine Worship Leaders

11:45 a.m. –1:15 p.m. General Luncheon Workshop (for non–officers)

Motivational Training Session: “From Reactive to Proactive…and “From Talk to Walk!”

Speaker: Episcopal Supervisor Patricia Russell McCloud, J.D.

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Plenary IV Deborah Membe, 3rd Vice President, Presiding Officer

1:45 p.m. – 2:00p.m “Eradicating HUNGER” ….. The Challenge Rev. Nancy Neal–Bread for the World 2:15 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. The Circle of Hope (Preparing for Service)

2:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. MISSION Outreach: The Greatest Gifts Missionary on the Move “Hands On” Service Day

(Attire: WMS Oxford and Jeans or Outreach apparel) 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Dinner on your own 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Affordable Healthcare and YOU!!! 9:30 p.m. YAM Teambuilding (YWI) Deborah Membe, Third Vice President

Erica Austin, Member-at-Large

Saturday, February 1, 2014 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Supervisors’ Prayer Breakfast (Attire: White) 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. YAM (YWI) Roundtable with the Connectional WMS President 12:00 noon YPD Lunch 1:00 p.m. YPD Executive Board Planning Meeting Dr. Sherell Vicks Crawford, YPD Director Jon Ingraham, President 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. YAM Mission Project at Little Rock, AR local shelter YAM Evening Fellowship

Sunday, Februay 2, 2014 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. YAM Worship & fellowship at Lee Chapel AME Church (Attire: White)