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This is a fraternal, social and charitable organization that embraces all the basic fundamentals and concepts of the Masonic Order. There is a strong drive within this organi- zation for self-improvement, enjoyment within its and rank and unselfish giving of goods and services on both the local and national level. They donate to the NAACP, the Legal Defense Fund, the Urban League, United Negro College Fund and annual grants to institutions of higher learning, hospitals and medical research. Attendance: 15,000 Last/Current Convention Location: Tampa Convention Dates: August 13-19, 2010 Venue: Tampa Convention Center Hotels: 3 Room Nights: 12,000 Estimated Economic Impact: $6 million Headquarters: 2239 Democrat Road, Memphis, TN 38132 (901) 395-0150 Leader: Oliver Washington, Jr., Imperial Potentate Next Convention: Cincinnati Convention Dates: August 15-18, 2011 Meeting Planner: Frederick M. Bell Website: aeaonms.org 5. National Black MBAAssociation (NBMBAA) – 32nd Annual Conference The NBMBAAvision is to be an organization that leads in the creation of economic and intellectual wealth for Blacks.Theirmission as a professionalmembership organi- zation of Black graduates with MBAs, advanced degrees, and entrepreneurs, is to increase the number as well as the diversity of successful Blacks in the business community. Established in 1970, the NBMBAA is dedicated to the development of partnerships that result in the creation of intellectual and economic wealth in the Black community. Attendance: 12,000 Last/Current Convention Location: LosAngeles Convention Dates: Sept. 21-25, 2010 Venue: LosAngeles Convention Center Hotels: JWMarriott and several downtown hotels Room Nights: Unreported Economic Impact: $12.4 million Headquarters: 180 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 1400, Chicago, IL 60601 Phone: (312) 236-2622 Chairman: William (Bill)Wells, Jr. Membership: 8,000 (representing 95,000MBA’s) Next Convention: Atlanta Convention Dates: October 4-8, 2011 Meeting Planner: Bridgitti Knox,CMP Website: nbmbaa.org League – Annual Convention TheNationalUrban League was established in 1910 and is the nation’s oldest and largest community-based move- ment devoted to empowering African-Americans to enter 22 6. National Urban the economic and social mainstream. Today, the National Urban League spearheads the non-partisan efforts of its local affiliates.There are over 100 local affiliates in 35 states and the District of Columbia providing direct services to more than 2 million people nationwide through programs, advocacy and research. The mission of the Urban League movement is to enable African-Americans to secure eco- nomic self-reliance, parity, power and civil rights. Attendance: 12,000 Last/Current Convention Location: Washington DC Convention Dates: July 28-August 1, 2010 Venue: Walter E. Washington Convention Center Hotels: Numerous Room Nights: 6,000 Estimated Economic Impact: $13.6 million Headquarters: 120 Wall Street, New York, NY 10005 President and CEO: Marc Morial Phone: (212) 558-5300 Membership: 2.5 million Next Convention: Boston Venue: Boston Convention and Exhibit Center Convention Dates: July 27-31, 2011 Meeting Planner: Ms. Shawn Craig Website: nul.org 7. Church of God in Christ (COGIC) COGIC is one of our many faith-based groups that hold multiple conferences throughout the year. Many conferences draw at least 20,000. Several are listed here with detailed information on one listed below. COGIC has a history dating back well over 100 years ago and today boasts a membership into the millions. COGIC ministries extend to virtually every state and some 60 for- eign countries with multiple conferences throughout the year, two of which are listed below. The Holy Convocation is held annually in St Louis. The Holy Convention traditionally does not change locations on an annual basis, but it typically attracts over 50,000. Estimates of the Holy Convocation’s economic impact are $35 million annually. InternationalAIMConvention Attendance: 12,000 Last/Current Convention Location: Charlotte,NC Convention Dates: July 5-9, 2010 Venue: Charlotte Convention Center Hotels: Numerous Room Nights: 8,700 Estimated Economic Impact: $22.6 million COGICOffices of theGeneral Secretary: (901) 947-9358 930Mason Street,Memphis,TN 38126 Presiding Bishop: Charles E.Blake, Sr. Membership: 6 million NextAIMConvention: Houston Next Convention Dates: July 4-8, 2011 Meeting Planner: Bishop Roy Dixon Website: cogic.org 60thAnnualWomen’s International Black Meetings & Tourism January/February 2011: www.blackmeetingsandtourism.com