THE 16th ANNUAL ONE CHURCH ONE SCHOOL PARTNERSHIP CONFERENCE OCTOBER 20-21, 2011, BIRMINGHAM, AL

The 16th Annual One Church One School (OCOS) Conference will convene next week, October 20-21, 2011, in Birmingham, Alabama.  The OCOS Conference will be hosted by the Fifth Episcopal District of the Christian Methodist Episcopal Church, Bishop Teresa E. Snorton, Host Bishop.  This message will provide you with information about pre-conference radio interviews, service projects, OCOS Conference registration and hotel information, events and workshops, and student scholarships being awarded at the Conference.   Radio Interviews Bishop Snorton and Mrs. Diana Chambliss, the OCOS Episcopal District Director, will be interviewed tomorrow (Friday, October 14, 2011) on various local radio stations according to the following schedule:   9:00 a.m. ABC 33/40 - The Talk of Alabama   10:00 a.m. COX Radio Group, WBHK - Isis Jones 10:15 a.m. COX Radio Group, WAGG   Service Projects We are asking conference attendees to bring school supplies or money to support South Hampton Elementary School and Wylam School. OCOS will award a monetary donation to the schools at the luncheon.   OCOS Scholarships Miles College (Birmingham, AL) will award a $5,000 scholarship to a student (Rev. Christopher Parham) in the name of OCOS.  Additionally,  the Students of the Year will be awarded $1,000 scholarships.   Conference Registration  The registration fee of $95 includes the Award Luncheon.  After October 10, the registration fee increases to $105.   You may register online for the 16th Annual One Church One School Conference at:www.onechurchoneschool.org . Additionally, a registration form is available at the Web site. Please bring the registration form to the registration table at the Conference.   Hotel Registration The OCOS Conference will convene at the Sheraton Birmingham Hotel located at 2101 Richard Arrington Jr. Boulevard North, Birmingham, AL 35203.  The Conference rate is $99 per night and you must reserve your room by October 16, 2011.  You may make hotel reservations via the One Church One School Web site:www.onechurchoneschool.org, or by calling 205-324-5000 and requesting the One Church One School meeting rate.   Airport Shuttle Transportation The Sheraton Birmingham Hotel provides round trip airport shuttle service. To arrange for transportation, please contact the Sheraton Hotel at 205-324-5000 after you arrive at the airport. Conference Events    OCOS Student Empowerment Seminar Thursday morning, October 20 - Miles College   Keynote Presenter: Professor Lance Williams Assistant Director Northeastern Illinois University’s Jacob H. Carruthers Center for Inner City Studies       Lifetime Achievement Awards Thursday evening, October 20   Keynote Speaker: Bishop Teresa E. Snorton Presiding Prelate of the Fifth Episcopal District of the CME Church  Lifetime Achievement Awardees: Rev. Carrell K. Cargle, Sr.  Rev. Dr. W. Clyde Jones Mrs. Mattie Mashaw Jackson Religious Leader of the Year: Rev. Larry Batie Educator of the Year: Mrs. Katie Reynolds Volunteer of the Year: Mr. Jack C. Brown Students of the Year: Both students will each receive $1,000. Asha Branch Jordan Rainery     Opening Plenary Session Friday morning, October 21   Keynote Speaker: Bishop Paul A.G. Stewart Presiding Prelate of the Third Episcopal District of the CME Church St. Louis, MO       Workshop Leader: African American History and Culture Friday morning, October 21   Dr. Love Henry Whelchel  Professor of Church History Interdenominational Theological Center Atlanta, GA   Other Workshops: Stop the Bullying: Mrs. Lee Watkins Church+Home+School=Student Success: Mrs. Mechelle Rice-Fields Hip Hop and Student Empowerment: Professor Lance Williams   We look forward to seeing you at the Conference.  For additional information concerning the Conference or One Church One School, call 773-651-0071 or visit www.onechurchoneschool.org . In His Service, Bishop Henry M. Williamson, Sr., Founder Dr. Phedonia Johnson, National Director