Details

All Aboard the Convention Express

Leadership

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Bishop Daran H. Mitchell

Presiding Prelate Mid-West Episcopal District
Chair, Board of Lay Activities

Host Partners

Piedmont Episcopal District

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Presiding Prelate & Senior Bishop

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Sis. Camille C. Starnes

Missionary Supervisor

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Dr. Dorothy Gill-Smith

Regional Director

Convention at a Glance

Thank you, Bishop Darryl B. Starnes, Mrs. Camille C. Starnes, and The Piedmont Episcopal District for serving as the Host Partners for the CLC Convention!

Join the CLC following the Connectional Council in Winston-Salem, NC (Winston-Salem District), July 26th - July 31st, 2025, at the Benton Convention Center. (Pre-Convention Event- Sat. July 26th @ 8 p.m.)

AIR TRAVEL to Greensboro, NC (GSO)- approx.15 miles to Winston-Salem, NC

AIR TRAVEL to Charlotte, NC (CLT)- approx. 1 hour 15 min to Winston-Salem, NC

GROUND TRAVEL- UBER OR LYFT

LODGING- Marriott Winston-Salem, 425 Cherry Street, Winston-Salem

PARKING GARAGE See parking rates on the following pages @ Marriott Winston-Salem (directly in front of the hotel)

PARKING GARAGE See parking rates on the following pages @ the Benton Convention Center (direct access to the Convention Center)

REGISTRATION IS NOW LIVE - Each region has a goal of 100 registered attendees.

  • PRE- $175.00 (by May 31st)
  • EARLY 185.00 (by June 30th)
  • LATE AND ONSITE 200.00 (After July 1st)

PACK YOUR PATIENCE, and LOTS of BLACK AND GOLD

STOLE DAY- Bring your Life Member Stole and/or CLC African Stole

Convention Chairs

Necrology – Mr. Jerry L. McCombs, Chair

Legislation – Dr. Mary J. Matthews, Chair

Special Projects – Ms. Karen Scott, Chair

Registration – Mrs. Priscilla Leeper, Chair

  • Victory J. Tulane Banquet tickets - $50.00 per person

Vendors – Ms. Paula DeBerry, Chair

Victor J. Tulane Awards Banquet – Mrs. Loranda Melton and Mr. Melvin Bonds, Co-chairs

  • Victor J. Tulane Servant - Leadership Award
  • Betty Stith Trailblazer Award
  • Laity Hall of Fame

Nomination – Mrs. Thomascena LeGrand, Chair

Community Outreach – Ms. Pat Hunter, Chair

Souvenir Journal – Mrs. Shelley Henry, Chair

Convention Parking

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The closest parking deck to WINSTON BALLROOM, SALEM BALLROOM.

Skywalk from 2nd level parking deck to the 2nd floor of Marriott.
in addition to HEARN BALLROOM in Marriott.

DISCLAIMER: Please note that other parking decks and lots in the area may be private and not open to the public. Unauthorized vehicles will be towed at the vehicle owner’s expense.

Please note, prices are subject to change without notice.

Updated as of 12.12.24

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Important Deadlines

April 27, 2025

Legislation

Chair: Dr. Mary Matthews
clcpresident10@aol.com


May 15, 2025

Victor J. Tulane Award

Chairs: Mrs. Loranda Melton, Mr. Melvin Bonds

Mrs. Loranda Melton: malloy78@gmail.com

Mr. Melvin Bonds: melvinbonds@gmail.com


May 15, 2025

Betty Stith Award

Chairs: Mrs. Loranda Melton, Mr. Melvin Bonds

Mrs. Loranda Melton: malloy78@gmail.com

Mr. Melvin Bonds: melvinbonds@gmail.com


May 15, 2025

Laity Hall of Fame Award

Chairs: Mrs. Loranda Melton, Mr. Melvin Bonds

Mrs. Loranda Melton: malloy78@gmail.com

Mr. Melvin Bonds: melvinbonds@gmail.com


June 30, 2025

Convention Program Ads

Chair: Mrs. Shelley Henry
saghenry328@gmail.com


June 6, 2025

Necrology

Chairs: Mr. Jerry L. McCombs, Ms. Pat Hunter
caliconpresident@gmail.com


June 15, 2025

Registration

Chair: Mrs. Priscilla Leeper
clcoffice@amezion.org


June 30, 2025

Vendors

Chair: Ms. Paula DeBerry
pmd85@yahoo.com


July 1, 2025

Community Outreach

Chair: Ms. Pat Hunter
caliconpresident@gmail.com


April 26, 2025

Election Info

Chair: Mrs. Thomascena LeGrand
tlegrand@nc.rr.com


On-site Purchases

Special Projects

Chair: Ms. Karen Scott
scottkaren0426@gmail.com


TBA

Lodging

Location: Marriott Winston-Salem, NC
Status: Link Forthcoming