PRESIDENT’S JULY/AUGUST GREETING
“Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer. Contribute to the needs of the Saints and seek to show hospitality.”
Romans 12:12-13 {ESV}
Good Evening Fellow Doorkeepers!
Happy Summertime! We have been very busy thus far this year, and we look forward to stretching a little more to accomplish all of our planned activities and events for the rest of the year.
Congratulations to the Junior and Young People’s Department on another successful Vicie Juran Luncheon and Fashion Show Gala held on Saturday, June 22nd at Macedonia Community Church. King Michael Robinson – the reigning King from Mt. Moriah Baptist Church – crowned Queen Setota Johnson as the 2019 Queen of the Vicie Juran Pageant. Queen Setota Johnson will represent the Junior and Young People’s Department at the National Convention on July 30th during the Junior and Young People’s Department Vicie Juran Pageant, and the Young Adult Department King and Queen Competition.
Thanks to the Training and Development Working Unit in the Education and Scholarship Department for providing the following free Seminars for the membership on June 29th at Imani Temple National Cathedral in Suitland, Maryland:
- Seminar 1 – “Active Shooter Training”
- Seminar 2 – Part II “Preparing For Unexpected Funerals {Are you prepared??}”
The 2nd “Fun and Games Evening” held at The Pennsylvania Avenue Baptist Church on Saturday, June 29th was well attended with ICUA Members, Family Members, Church Family, and Friends. Thanks to all that attended this event! Special thanks to the Fun and Games Committee for making this event one to remember by all.
To all Ushers’ Ministry Presidents, you should have received your letter and Guidelines for nominating your Guardian for the “2019 Guardian of the Year Award.” The deadline for submitting this information to Vice President Brenda Gilliam is Monday, July 8th at the Business Meeting being held at The Pennsylvania Avenue Baptist Church. You may also mail your nomination to the ICUA Headquarters to the Attention of Vice President Brenda Gilliam, 1923 – 16th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20009. All nominations must be postmarked by midnight on Monday, July 8th, 2019.
Please join us for our first Fancy Napkin Folding and Centerpieces Workshop on Saturday, July 13th – 10:00 AM – 12:00 Noon – at Macedonia Community Church, 1026 – 46th Street, NE, Washington, DC. The donation of $20.00 is to offset the expenses of the facility and refreshments. Sister Mary Samuel is the Facilitator. Please invite your family members and friends to the event. The deadline to register for the workshop is Monday, July 8th at the Business Meeting at The Pennsylvania Avenue Baptist Church.
Thanks to all of the Delegates who will be attending NCUUAA’s Centennial Convention, July 28th through August 2nd in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. I am impressed with the number of pre-registered Delegates attending the Convention. The preliminary report on our First-Times going to the Convention is a record high number over the past 2 years. Welcome all First-Times to the National Convention! You are in for a treat. Please take advantage of your Convention experience to meet and fellowship with Ushers from the different States that make up the National Organization.
Please continue to support the following Queens who are representing the District of Columbia at the National Convention.
- Queen Cynthia L. Green – Galilee Baptist Church – George T. Grier School of Ushering Department – King and Queen Competition
- Queen Karisse A. Karmack – Mt. Carmel Baptist Church – Young Adult Department – King and Queen Competition
- Queen Setota Johnson – Mt. Sinai Baptist Church – Junior and Young People’s Department – Vicie Juran Pageant
Congratulations to all of our representatives that will be competing in the various events at the National Convention!
The 107th ICUA Senior Anniversary – 51st Young Adult Department Anniversary – 93rd Junior and Young People’s Department Anniversary will be held on Sunday – September 15th, 2019, at Mt. Moriah Baptist Church, 1636 East Capitol Street, NE. in Washington, DC at 3:00 PM. The theme is: “200 Ushers in White.” The sacrificial asking is $50.00 for Seniors and Young Adults and $10.00 for Juniors. You can start paying your $50.00 and $10.00 now. Please see the 107th Financial Team of Sister Gwendolyn T. Newton or Sister Nelcina B. Wiggins to pay your sacrificial asking. The deadline to complete your sacrificial asking is August 31st, 2019. All names will appear in the 107th Anniversary Program.
The Membership Services and Outreach Department is spearheading this year’s “Family and Friends Day” on Saturday, August 17th at Watkins Regional Park, 301 Watkins Park Drive, Upper Marlboro, MD, from 11:30 AM to 5:30 PM – Picnic Shelter #0. Please come out and have an enjoyable afternoon with good food – fun – fellowship – and everything that Watkins Region Park has to offer for our enjoyment. I look forward to seeing everyone at the “Family and Friends Day Celebration.”
The 63rd New York Memorial Weekend in conjunction with the Eastern Region Mid-Year Meeting will be held on November 9–10, 2019, at the Hotel: LaGuardia Plaza Hotel, 104-04 Ditmars Boulevard, East Elmhurst, New York – Room Rate $172.00 across the board. {One-night room deposit required with reservation.}. The Reservation deadline is October 1st, 2019. Please contact Bridget Martin to make your reservations.
August is vacation month for the ICUA. Please be safe and enjoy spending some quality time with your family and friends. Take time to reflect on the goodness of the Lord, and return in September with a renewed spirit of dedication and commitment to the ICUA as we stretch – stretch in “Love and Unity.”
Have a Great and Blessed Summer!
Let us continue to work together in Love and Unity!
Happy Birthday to all celebrating a birthday during the months of July and August!
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
