2020 National Conference Online

Introducing 2020 National Conference Online, a one-of-a-kind experience that brings together sorors to experience God, to develop leadership skills, to conduct business, and to have fun. Explore this site to learn about key speakers, the event schedule, useful tips and more.

Welcome to the 2020 National Conference

More Than Just (II Corinthians 3:18)

My Dearest Sorors,

It is indeed a great pleasure to welcome you once again to the “Gathering of the Hummingbirds”—our 2020 National Conference. We had some awesome plans to host this year’s conference in Memphis, TN with special musical guest Kierra Sheard. But, due to COVID-19, we will host our conference online. This is a first for us, but we know that God will still be glorified!

Every year, what makes our conference great is you. We are looking forward to you joining us online. This year’s theme is “More than Just...” based on the key text 2 Corinthians 3:18. It signifies that we are more than just the stereotypical, superficial sorority. We are more than just our limitations. We are more than just our pasts. We are more than just our fears. But, we are more and more becoming the women that Jesus Christ would have us be.

The National Conference will provide us with an opportunity to gain additional knowledge about our sorority, while also increasing our bonds of sisterhood. Make it a point to get to know one new soror at this year’s conference!

You are encouraged to have a good time and learn important information prepared to advance our great sisterhood. Attendance is vital in order to stay prepared for leadership opportunities in your chapters and colonies. I will miss “hugging your necks”, but I cannot wait to see you online!

With love,

Founder Vila-Sheree Watson

National President

SCHEDULE

Thursday, July 30

Connect. Learn. Grown

2020 National Conference Online is just around the corner! Check out our full schedule and register today to ensure your seat is reserved. We look forward to seeing you at this exciting and inspiring event.

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

MIP Certification Training

Become MIP certified. Separate registration required. To be eligible you must satisfy all of these requirements:

Be an alumnae member
Be an active member for at least 5 years
Have held an executive office within your chapter or colony
Served as a Dean of Pledgees or Assistant Dean of Pledgees

Separate registration required. Click the title to register.

7:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Opening Reception

Host: Founder Nicole Gardner
Bring your own drinks and snacks and drop in for our Opening Reception. Let's meet and greet each other as we kick-off our conference.

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Friday, July 31

6:30 AM - 7:00 AM

Morning Workout

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7:30 AM - 8:00 AM

Morning Prayer

Terri Maynie, National Ministries Director
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8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Grand Plenary I

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10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

National Officers' Meeting

For National Advisory Board, National Executive Officers, Regional Directors

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2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Committee & Council Meetings

Pre-selected leaders will be invited.

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7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Evening Service featuring Pastor Phineka Friend

Open to the public

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Saturday, August 1

7:30 AM - 8:00 AM

Morning Prayer

Soror Terri Maynie, National Ministries Director
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8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Grand Plenary II

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10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Business Meetings I

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12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Chat & Chew

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1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Business Meetings II

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3:00 PM - 3:30 PM

The Interests Are Coming: How to Host & Interact with Prospective New Members

SOROR WHITNEY CURRY

Is your chapter not having the growth that you expected? It could be the way that you recruit, host, and interact with interest during your interest meetings. This session will give tips and tricks on how to prepare, how your chapter members should present, who should interact with interests, and what to say during these critical meetings.

3:30 PM - 4:00 PM

Bridging The Gap: Inter-chapter Sisterhood

SOROR CHERESE GREGORY

For so many sorors, they only know the sorors in their chapter and sometimes in their region. This session will address how to form bonds and relationships across chapters that are enriching for you in your sorority experience and will ultimately enrich the national organization.

4:00 PM - 4:30 PM

An Officer & a Lady: Understanding Chapter Leadership Roles

SOROR AISHA GULLETTE

I'm the President, now what? This session will help you to understand each of the roles in chapter leadership. This session is both for leaders and chapter members.

4:30 PM - 5:00 PM

Let's Get Engaged: Keeping Chapter Members Involved

SOROR YOLANDA SEALS

Learn engagement techniques and skills to keep current members of your chapter involved.

5:00 PM - 5:30 PM

Get in Formation: A Lesson in Protocol

SOROR EILEEN WALKER

This is an introduction for some and a refresher for others on national sorority protocol. Protocol is an agreed set of rules that help us govern our actions and methods for operating within our sorority. Learn how to properly use protocol at the chapter, regional and national levels.

5:30 PM - 6:00 PM

Official Close of the Conference

Founder Vila-Sheree Watson

7:00 PM

Evening Event

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