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Edward Vaughn President of
The NAACP
Alabama State Conference
Address
P.O. Box 9581
Dothan, AL 36304
(334) 714-4128
E-mail Address:
edvaughn@ naacpalabamastateconference.org
54th Annual NAACP Alabama State Convention made possible by
54TH ANNUAL ALABAMA NAACP CONVENTION Civic, political and religious leaders from across the country will come together Wednesday, October 4th 2006 at the Civil Rights Museum in Birmingham, AL to kick off “Freedom Week” and to help raise awareness and funds for the Alabama Conference of the NAACP. Proceeds from Freedom Week helps the Alabama State Conference
raise money for Alabama’s Y.E.S. (Youth Economic
Systems) program designed to prepare youth for economic
success as well as raise legal defense funds. Various corporate leaders have been
invited to be the keynote speaker and guest speakers at this As the dream continues to go forward into this next phase we take time to honor prominent team member Mrs. Rosa Parks, former secretary of the Montgomery branch of the NAACP, with a special tribute and dedication of the entire week “Freedom Week” as a Memorial in Rosa’s Honor. Ed Vaughn, Alabama Conference President says the State Conference is working to bring state membership to 100,000 within the next 2-4 years. This Event will provide our sponsors with unique opportunities to target a diverse audience. We anticipate an attendance of 5,000 concert and event attendees, and civic, political and religious leaders from across the country. The Freedom Week’s various conferences, concerts, events, receptions, and dinner will occur over five days at several locations, including Birmingham and Montgomery. These events will include a grand opening reception, one benefit concert, and a membership & voter registration marathon . |
54th Annual NAACP
Alabama State Convention
FREEDOM WEEK“A Tribute To Rosa Parks”
- Schedule of Events -
DATE |
EVENT |
LOCATION |
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION |
WED |
NAACP Reception & Grand Opening Ceremony |
Birmingham, AL |
The reception will be hosted by Alabama NAACP President Ed Vaughn. The ceremony will open with a music-filled Tribute to Rosa Parks in honor of the heroine and icon who galvanized America’s Civil Rights Revolution. The event will be held at the Civil Rights Institute. Invited Guests include: Bob Riley (Governor or Alabama), Lucy Baxley (Lieutenant Governor of Alabama), Artur Davis (Birmingham Congressman), Bobby Bright (Mayor or Montgomery), Bernard Kincaid (Mayor of Birmingham) Sheila Smoot (Jefferson County Commissioner), Charles White (NAACP Director of Region 5), Reverend C.S. Pope (Shiloh Baptist Church). |
THURS 10/5 |
“Fired Up In Birmingham” | Birmingham, AL |
Magic City NAACP Membership & Voter Registration Marathon “Fired Up In Birmingham” - All Day at various locations. |
THURS |
NAACP |
Montgomery, AL |
Reception will begin at 8 p.m. and will be held at The Governor’s House Quality Inn Conference Center, Montgomery, AL.. |
FRI |
NAACP Convention Activities |
Montgomery, AL |
Convention activities will begin at 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. and will be held at The Governors House Quality Inn Conference Center, Montgomery, AL. Workshops include: Think Tank Sessions, Economics Empowerment Seminars, Art Fair, Book Fair, Health Expo, and Business Expo and Luncheon. |
SAT |
NAACP Convention Activities |
Montgomery, AL |
Convention activities will begin 8 a.m. with the W.I.N. Breakfast and will be held at The Governors House Quality Inn Conference Center, Montgomery, AL.. Workshops begin at 10 a.m. to include: Think Tank Sessions, Economics Empowerment Seminars, Art Fair, Book Fair, Health Expo, and Business Expo and Luncheon. |
SAT |
NAACP Rosa Parks Memorial Banquet |
Montgomery, AL |
The Banquet will begin at 6 p.m. and be held at The Governor’s House Quality Inn Conference Center, Montgomery, AL. Fee is $1,000 per table. Attendees will gather at the closing banquet to enjoy a sit-down dinner and a keynote address, poetry performance, and post-convention initiatives. Invited Keynote speaker – Judge Greg Mathis. Proceeds will benefit the NAACP state and national programs. |
SUN |
NAACP Rosa Parks Memorial Freedom Week – Gospel Concert & Closing Ceremony |
Montgomery, AL |
The Closing Ceremony will be held at New Life Baptist Church. Entry Fee is $15. Attendees will gather at the closing ceremony to enjoy a gospel concert and interfaith celebration. Invited Artists include: Proceeds will benefit the NAACP state and national programs. |
1ST ANNUAL ALABAMA NAACP FREEDOM WEEK
Sponsors will enjoy a Diverse Audience (Click Here For Sponsorship Package)
Convention Workshops and Meetings: The first annual NAACP Freedom Week Conference is being held to ask the next generation of leaders and supporters of the civil rights agenda to join the movement for social justice in all walks of life. An estimated 500 Young adults aged 25-50 are expected to attend the Convention to focus on strategies that work to improve the quality of life and rural and urban America.
Corporate, National and Local Leaders through the US - Numerous national and local leaders from the business, political, social community, sports and entertainment arenas will come together to make this historic week educational, entertaining and empowering. Invited guests include Alabama Governor Bob Riley, Birmingham Congressman Artur Davis, US Senator for Illinois Barack Obama, Reverend C.S. Pope, and several other invited guests.
Banquet Events: Sponsors will have an exclusive opportunity to address the crowds. It's a great way for our TITLE Sponsor to gear up and wind down a week focused towards bringing about a fundamental change in Alabama.
Click Here For Sponsorship Package
The Alabama NAACP 54th Annual State Convention activities begin on Wednesday, October 4th and continue through Sunday, October 8th. For more information, please contact Michelle Holland at michelleholland@carolina.rr.com, or Ed Vaughn at (334) 714-4128. CONTRIBUTIONS OR GIFTS TO THIS NAACP UNIT ARE GENERALLY NOT DEDUCTIBLE AS CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS FOR FEDERAL INCOME TAX PURPOSES.