President’s March Greeting
“Be ye therefore merciful, as your Father also is merciful.”
Luke 6:36 (KJV)
Greetings Fellow Doorkeepers!
We are off to a great start this year. We have held several activities, events, and meetings – all of which have been extremely well attended by the membership.
I attended NUCUAA’s Mid-Winter Leadership Workshop on Saturday, February 16th at the Philadelphia Marriott Downtown Hotel in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The meeting was well attended by NUCUAA Elected and Appointed Officers. The meeting topics were:
- Workshop for Leaders
- Information for the Centennial
- Committees’ Centennial Information
- Information from the Board of Directors
I will share more detailed information at the Business Meetings, Department / Committee meetings as we plan for our Delegates’ arrival at the Centennial Convention. Look forward to some changes for the Centennial NUCUAA Convention in July 2019.
The Presidents’ Council / Guardians’ Meeting held on February 9th was very successful, engaging, and fruitful. There were over 55 Ushers’ Ministry Presidents and Guardians in attendance. I was delighted to see over five Ushers’ Ministry Presidents attending the meeting for the first time. Special thanks to the following for preparing the delicious breakfast for the meeting:
- Events Department
- Randy L. Perrin Men’s Day Committee
- Transportation and Housing Committee
- June D. May Building Fund Working Unit
The Executive Committee Meeting held on Tuesday, February 19th was very effective and engaging. Directors and Committee Chairmen reported on their Goals and Visions for their Departments / Committees for the year.
On March 10th, we will observe “Elijah A. Hamilton / William H. Davis National Day” at Antioch Baptist Church, 1105 – 50th Street, NE, Washington, DC. The Host Pastor is Rev. Dr. Eric E. Baldwin. The theme for this special day is: “Committed to Kingdom Building Through Word, Worship, and Witness.”
On March 17th, we will observe our “107th Annual Annie B. Bailey Memorial Service” at Macedonia Community Church, 1026 – 46th Street, NE, Washington, DC. Elder Alfred H. McCain, Sr. is the Host Pastor. The theme for the occasion is “Entering the Gates of Heaven.”
The 62nd Eastern Region Conference is fast approaching. The deadline to Pre-Register for the Conference, purchase Banquet Tickets, Ads, and Patrons has passed. If you did not Pre-Register for the Conference, you may do so onsite in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. The Onsite Registration fee is $30.00 for Seniors and Young Adults, and $25.00 for Juniors. The Conference begins on Friday, March 29th, and will end on Saturday evening, March 30th with the Banquet honoring five deserving Ushers in the Eastern Region. On Sunday morning, March 31st, we will travel to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to attend the Pennsylvania Memorial Service.
The Excel Workshops will be held on Saturday, April 13th at the ICUA Headquarters. The Beginners’ Excel Workshop will start at 9:00 AM until 12:00 Noon, and the Advanced Excel Workshop will begin at 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM. Please register to attend your preferred Excel Workshop. To participate, you must have a laptop or other device with the Excel software. Space is limited!
I solicit your attendance at all of our events and activities.
Listed below are some of our upcoming events and activities:
1. June D. May Building Fund Prayer Breakfast – Saturday, April 20th – Faith Temple No. 2 OFWB Church, 211 Maryland Park Drive, Capitol Heights, MD at 9:00 AM
2. Catherine E. Mills School of Ushering Commencement – Saturday, April 6th at 2:00 PM
3. Annual Rhonda M. Jackson Pre-Mother’s Day Luncheon – Saturday, May 4th – Macedonia Community Church, 1026 – 46th Street, NE, Washington, DC at 1:00 PM. Theme: “A Mother’s Touch.”
4. Alberta T. Leonard Golden Age Luncheon – Saturday, June 1, 2019 – Martin’s Crosswinds, 7400 Greenbelt Center Drive, Greenbelt, MD at 1:00 PM.
5. NUCUAA Centennial Convention – July 29th – August 2nd – Philadelphia Marriott Downtown Hotel in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
6. The New York Memorial Weekend / Eastern Region Mid-Year Meeting will be held November 9–10, 2019.
Let us all continue to work together in “Love and Unity.”
Happy Birthday to all celebrating a birthday during the month of March!
Please keep Mother Elaine S. Flanagan and Father Roy L. Kelly in prayer, as well as all sick, shut-in, and bereaved families.
Yours in Christian Service,
Pansy Bradley-Cooper
President
