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Sunday, June 26, 2005
5:30 PM—8:00 PM
<sup>(Registration)
Credential Packet Distribution
For the
Election Process

6:00 PM—8:00 PM
PK Forum
Mrs. Charmaine Alexander,
P.K. Advisor

8:00 PM– 11:00 PM
Election of Officers
2005-2009
Bishop Carolyn Tyler Guidry,
Chair, Social Action Commission
Election Facilitator

Monday, June 27, 2005
7:00 AM—9:00 AM
Awards and Installation Breakfast
Ticket Donation: $35.00

For additional details: http://www.connmswawo3.com/2005events.html
For online Registration forms: http://www.connmswawo3.com/form.html</sup>
 

DONATION: $35.00

Patrons: $10.00
All Patrons will be listed on Breakfast Program Booklet.
^{DEADLINE: May 20, 2004}

CONN-M-SWAWO +PK’s
Leadership Planning Retreat

December 12-14, 2003

Embassy Suites Hotel
Cincinnati-Northeast
4554 Lake Forest Drive
Blue Ash, Ohio 45242

Bishop and Mrs. Robert V. Webster, Hosts

For Hotel Reservations Call: 1-800-Embassy
Direct: (513) 733-8900
Rates: $84.95 King Suites
$94. 95 Two-Double Bed Suite
Group Name: AME Church Ministers’ Spouses
Hotel Cut-Off Date: November 21, 2003

Retreat Registration: $125.00
Includes Reception event, Empowerment luncheon
and Holiday Dinner Cruise on the Belle of Cincinnati River boat.

Online Registration Form:
http://connmswawo3.org/form.html
Registration Deadline: November 12, 2003

Clergy Family Activities

Philadelphia Marriott Hotel

Philadelphia, PA

June 22-23, 2003

Site of the

Bishop’s Council

General Board Meeting

 African Methodist Episcopal Church

HOSTS

Bishop & Mrs. Richard Franklin Norris

Episcopal Leaders, 16th Episcopal District

Co-Host

Bishop & Mrs. Zedekiah Lazett Grady

Episcopal Leaders, 1^st Episcopal District

Mrs. Fredia A. Hanley-Johnson

Episcopal President

Schedule of Events

Sunday, June 22, 2003

5:00 P.M.

Clergy Family Forum

“It’s Your Future, TOO” (Part 2)

Dr. Jerome V. Harris

Executive Director

Department of Employee Security

African Methodist Episcopal Church

6:30 P.M.

Clergy Family Reception

Hosted by the First Episcopal District Clergy Family

Monday, June 23, 2003

7:00 A.M. – 9:00 A.M.

Clergy Family Empowerment Breakfast

“Focusing On The AME Church Preacher’s Kids”

Featuring selections by the 75 Voice 1^st District Clergy Family Choir

12^th Episcopal District Clergy Family Skit

Awards Presentations

Donation $40.00 All Inclusive   Admittance To All Events

Tickets are available in the Episcopal Districts or may be ordered online.

Click here for the  “Online Order  Form”

Announcing Leadership Planning Retreat 2002
December 13-15, 2002

Hilton Inn Riverfront Hotel
2 Riverfront Place
North Little Rock, Arkansas 72114
501-371-9000
TOLL FREE RESERVATIONS
1-866-NLR-HILT

Hotel Room Rate $69.95  Single or Double
GROUP NAME: A.M.E. CHURCH MINISTERS' SPOUSES

HOSTS
Mrs. Piccola Washington President
Mrs. Barbara J.  Chappelle, Episcopal Supervisor
The Rt.  Reverend Richard Allen Chappelle, Sr.,Presiding Bishop

Come as we enjoin in a holiday atmosphere to: share our stewardship, plan 2003-2004 clergy family focus, fellowship, recreate and worship in oneness.

Registration: $100.00                                                After Deadline: $125.00
INCLUDES FOOD FUNCTIONS
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: NOVEMBER 13, 2002

Online Registration Form form.html

Schedule of events  Schedule of Events

Announcing Official AME Church Web Site 

Dr. Clement W. Fugh, General Secretary and Chief Information  Officer (CIO) of the AME Church announced the official online presence of the African Methodist Episcopal Church.

ANNOUNCING

CONN-M-SWAWO, Plus P.K.’s

Empowerment Events

 EVENTS ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!

 June 23-24, 2002
Tampa Marriott Waterside Hotel
700 South Florida Avenue
Tampa, Florida

(Site of the Bishops' Council and General Board Meeting)

Click HERE for a printable Registration Form.

EMPOWERMENT FORUM

Sunday, June 23, 2002
5:00 P.M.- 7:30 P.M.

 "Creating A Better Retirement
Future - Today"

  FORUM PRESENTER

Dr. Jerome V. Harris

Executive Director Department of Employee Security African Methodist Episcopal Church  

Click HERE for a printable Registration Form.

 EMPOWERMENT BREAKFAST

Monday, June 24, 2002
7:00 A.M.
Mrs. Phyllis N. Green,
Empowerment Breakfast Chairperson

Ticket Donation $25.00 Reserved Tables $350.00
On Site Donation: $35.00

For a Reserved Table Contact ConnMSWAWOPk@aol.com
Breakfast event tickets are available in each Episcopal District

"Join us for A Visual Speaking Experience"

Speaker: Atty. Patricia Russell-McCloud
Professional Orator and Author

  Copies of the author’s most recent literary work will be available!

Patricia Russell-McCloud, J. D.

There is one word which describes her best ...unforgettable. Patricia Russell-McCloud is a spellbinding professional orator identified by Black Enterprise magazine as one of the top five business motivators in America. Her dynamic oratorical style of delivery is rooted in a foundation of research and statistical data. She makes more than I 00 speeches annually. Her most recent literary work, A IS FOR ATTITUDE: An Alphabet for Living, HarperCollins, uses the alphabet as a touchstone. This book truly inspires you to reach your highest potential now.

Russell-McCloud's analytical ability to substantively address issues, including achieving excellence, assuming leadership, managing workplace diversity, women and youth issues, business ownership, and business operation, has motivated numerous audiences to make a positive difference. She has been the speaker of choice for corporations, foundations, school districts, government agencies, colleges and universities, and civic and community organizations throughout the United States, the Caribbean, Great Britain, South Africa and West Africa.

The Elks Oratorical award winning Russell-McCloud is President of Russell-McCloud & Associates, a speaking association based in Atlanta, Georgia. A native of Indianapolis, Indiana, she is a graduate of Kentucky State University and Howard University School of Law. She completed intensive study in law at Harvard University, and served as Chief of the Complaints Branch, Broadcast Bureau for the Federal Communications Commission, Washington, DC.

As the Immediate Past National President of The Links, Inc. and The Links Foundation, Inc., Russell-McCloud was visionary and purposeful in leadership. She ensured an era of organizational change for betterment. The Links, Inc. is a 52-year-old civic-minded organization of 12,000 empowered African -American women who provide volunteer service. The Links have 270 chapters in 40 states, the District of Columbia, Nassau, Bahamas, and Frankfurt, Germany.

Russell-McCloud has been featured in a number of national publications including Black Enterprise, EBONY and ESSENCE.

Events Held

Clergy Family Leadership Training Retreat
December 7 - 9, 2001
Crowne Plaza Resort
Hilton Head Island South Carolina

CONN-M-SWAWO, PLUS P.K.S LEADERSHIP TRAINING RETREAT Held under the Leadership of President Fredia A. Hanley-Johnson at the Crowne Plaza Resort Hilton Head Island, South Carolina December 7-9, 2001

Amid the Palmetto and hanging moss so familiar in the southeast area, where the magnificent Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, is located, and nestled beneath the big trees and lush vegetation is the Crowne Plaza Resort Hotel, where the Ministers' Spouses, Widows and Widowers, Plus P.K.'S Organization of the AME Church gathered to make plans for the New Year.

In this casual atmosphere Bishop Henry Allen Belin, Jr., Mrs. Lucinda Crawford Belin, and a large delegation of 7th District members headed by Mrs. Lula Cleckley, Episcopal President, warmly and graciously welcomed us. The Welcome Reception was in the spirit of a family reunion. Many clergy members were in attendance and joined in the fellowship or eagerly participated in the many outdoor sports activities available at the Hotel, or just strolled along the beautiful beach in the warm sunshine. Clergy attending were: Bishop Belin, Presiding Elder Carolyn Tyler-Guidry (5th), Presiding Elder John E. Madison (13th), Reverend William W. Easley, Jr., (13th), Chaplain Carroll Chambliss (2nd), Reverend Taylor T. Thompson (3rd), Reverend Mack Hurst (8th), Reverend Robert J. King (9th), Reverend Farrell J. Duncombe (9th) and Reverend Lewis A. Norful (12th).

President Fredia A. Hanley-Johnson and the Planning Committee arranged an aggressive framework for the agenda and introduced it to the Executive Committee. The President set the tone with her explicit expectations of this Meeting and gave some salient facts related to the structure and operations of the Organization.

We were empowered by two veteran presenters with information and tools for cultivating meaningful relationships "OUR NET WORTH PRICELESS" by Christene Chambliss, President, North America Area, World Federation of Methodist & Uniting Church Women. Mrs. Chambliss gave a presentation on different personalities, and offered some tools to communicate and work with all types of personalities, especially one's own. And a motivational presentation "SO YOU WANT TO BECOME A MILLIONAIRE" by Mrs. Willie Ann Madison, First Lady South Memphis District, West Tennessee Conference - 13th Episcopal Episcopal District and CEO, Little People's Preparatory Academy, LLC Early Years Training Consortium. Mrs. Madison used her experiences over the years as "An Economic Miracle Worker" to offer information and economical strategies.

The Task Force dialogue was indeed the highlight of the gathering. The entire program plans for the coming year became a reality from the Membership Explosion Campaign to the Retreat Site next December 2002. The Task Force Process under the subject of "Shared Leadership" was strictly followed "to a tee" and the results became clear in the reports given in plenary. Episcopal Supervisors, Mrs. Lucinda C. Belin, Mrs. Barbara J. Chappelle and Mrs. Dorothy J. Young, worked diligently with us throughout the meeting, and contributed greatly during the Task Force dialogue.

Our devotions and Meditation Moments were spiritually prepared and conducted by Mr. Donovan W. Guidry, Worship Leader, Mrs. Barbara McNeely-Bouie, Music Chairperson, and Reverend Margaret Mitchell Giddings, 2nd Vice President.

After our Executive Planning Session had come to a close, all of our plans in place, our thoughts focused on the next big event for CONN-M-SWAWO, Plus P.K.'S, THE CLERGY FAMILY BREAKFAST featuring PATRICIA RUSSELL-MCCLOUD, J.D., Professional Orator and Author during our Empowerment Breakfast to be held June 24, 2002 at the Marriott Hotel in Tampa, Florida (site of the Bishops' Council & General Board Meeting).

Now it was time to evoke the Spirit of God to bless our efforts, maximize our Plans, and guide our steps as we make all of it a reality to the Glory and Honor of our Savior and Creator. The Hymns of Praise, the Prayers, the Commitment and Recommitment and Benediction lifted us to a high plane and equipped us with the assurance of God's Healing Grace. The Sending Forth Breakfast was one we will long remember.

Christene H. Chambliss, Reporting
200 N. Pickett Street #708
Alexandria, VA 22304
(703) 823-2616 Fax (703) 823-3441
e-mail: cchambliss1@home.com 

RECOMMENDATIONS APPROVED 
BY THE GENERAL BOARD
OF THE
AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH 
June 19, 2001 
Westin Airport Hotel 
Los Angeles, California

I. That CONN-M-SWAWO, Plus P.K.'s be promoted in Districts 1-19 as a viable Support Ministry for Clergy Families.

II. That a Membership Chairperson be appointed in each Episcopal District.

III. That the Preachers Kid (P.K.) annual Scholarship Award for graduating high school seniors criteria be promoted and advertised in each Episcopal District as well as in the listing of available scholarships within each A.M.E. Institution of higher learning.

IV. That clergy family members be encouraged to provide email addresses in order to receive "The Online Clergy Family Connection" email notices.

V. That CONN-M-SWAWO, Plus P.K.'s partner with organizations and agencies within our Zion that advocate "housing allowance packages" for pastors versus parsonage living; those that advocate insurance and annuity enrollment at maximum levels; and those who promote health, wellness and retirement preparedness for God's called and anointed servants.

VI. That Forums and Workshops for Preachers' Kids (P.K.'s) be held in each Episcopal District in order to gain a better understanding of the number, needs, concerns, successes and interests of P.K.'s in each annual conference.

VII. That the names and addresses of the widows and widowers of pastors be included in Episcopal District directories in order to provide for inclusiveness and continued communication.

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