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[[caption]]Nurse's King and Queen Winners
Golden Age Reception[[/caption]]

George T. Grier School of Ushering -  One of the most important departments. All ushers are trained in a silent unified method of ushering, this department is responsible for the manual that teachers how to usher. At the seat of the convention, this department hold annual classes from 7:00 to 9:00 a.m. each morning [Tuesday through Friday]. After attending a certain number of conventions, persons are awarded degrees in ushering - the cream of the crop ushers.
Various committees are appointed at the seat of the Conventions, giving everyone an opportunity to be a part of the Conventions, thus broadening their fellowship with ushers from the member states.
Convention Highlights
The National Convention meets annually the last full week in July from region to region (Tennessee - 1980). Sunday evening is devoted to a Fashion Show and Luncheon, portion of the proceeds go to Sickle Cell. Monday morning begins with a Candlelight Rededication Service at 7: a.m. followed by the welcoming program. Monday night the Henry Ballard Chorus is presented in recital. Tuesday's program consists of the Annual Sermon and the Jr. Young People and Young Adult Flower Pageant and Birthday Calendar Contest. Wednesday night is the drill competition, sponsored by the School of Ushering. Thursday night - Educational contest, Friday night, annual installation banquet. Sessions are held each day from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Ample time is allotted for sightseeing and resting. Soul-stirring devotional periods open each session of the convention and persons are given the opportunity to witness the goodness of the Lord. The Jr. and Young People, and the Young Adults meet separately from the Senior body. Their sessions are parallel to the business sessions of the Seniors.
Each of the three Presidents (Senior, Junior and Young Peoples and Young Adult) give an address on Thursday of their stewardship during the last convention year.
As a layman organization, on the local, State, and National levels, we strive to work within the church with the ministers and church members to give, serve and to add to the service. We welcome ministers of all the christian churches to fellowship with us on all levels.
Organizational Structure
Each member church board is a part of a local (or a district). These districts report to the State presidents for the State member organization. Advising the State President of their progess and of any assistance needed. The States work and report their progress to the Regional Directors (most of whom are Vice Presidents to the National Body).
The Board of Directors is in charge when the convention is not in session working closely with the National President.

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[[5 images]] [[image 1 - photograph of group of people]] [[image 2 - photograph of man and woman]] [[image 3 - photograph of two men]] [[image 4 - photograph of Nurse's King and Queen Winners]] [[image 5 - photograph of group of people at the Golden Age Reception]]