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Continued from page 26 Diocese of Lafayette-in-Indiana, Kokomo High School, Kokomo, IN. ContactMarguerite Sayers at (765) 453-6365 for information. May 23-29, 2011: “Holy Convocation 2011 The Greatness in Unity,” Perfecting Fellowship International, Without Walls International Church, Lakeland, FL. Contact (313) 365-3787 for information. May 25-27, 2011: “Don’t Block My Flow Women’s Conference,” Lyle & Deborah Dukes Ministries, Harvest Life Changers Church in Woodbridge, VA. Contact Pastor Deborah Dukes at (703) 490-4040 for information. May 30-June 4, 2011:Cruisewith aCause -MissionsCruise, PraisefestMinistries, Carnival Destiny –Montego Bay, Jamaica ContactMartin Houston at (205) 826-1381 for information. May 31-June 4, 2011: “Celebrate New Life... The Bride Has Made Herself Ready,” Wyndham Nassau Resort & Crystal Palace, Nassau, Bahamas. Contact Dr. Lyrica Joy at (513) 239-3885 for information. May 28-30, 2011: “ICNA MAS 36th Annual Convention,” Islamic Circle of North America (ICNA), Connecticut Convention Center, Hartford, CT. Contact (718) 658-1199 for information. June 1-11, 2011: “Shiné Retreat with Ven. Choden Rinpoche and Ven. Rene Feusi,” Foundation for the Preservation of the Mahayana Tradition (FPMT) Vajrapani Institute, Boulder Creek, CA. Contact Heidi Oehler at (800) 531-4001 for information. June 10, 2011: “Buddhism-in-Depth - Basic ProgramOpen House,” FPMT, Land of Medicine Buddha Retreat Center, Soquel, CA. Contact (831) 462-8383 for information. June 13-17, 2011: “Unity People’s Convention 2011,” Unity Church, Sheraton Overland Park Hotel, Overland Park, KS. Contact Kim at (816) 434-6837 for information. June 16-18, 2011: “Preaching Woman Empowerment Conference,” BreakForth Ministries and Consulting, Inc., Crystal Gateway Marriott Hotel, Arlington, VA. Contact Rev. Nichelle Early at (877) 322-4364 for information. June 17-19, 2011: “Gospel Fellowship Retreat 2011,” Gospel USA Magazine, Discovery Cruise Line – Radisson at Our Lucaya Beach & Golf Resort, Freeport, Grand Bahama. Contact (305) 234-8689 for information. June 20-24, 2011: “Rogers Cunningham Bowman Ministerial Institute - Black Church Leadership Symposium,” Church of the Nazarene, Nazarene Theological Seminary, Kansas City, MO. Contact Oliver Phillips at (800) 738-7167 for information. June 20-24, 2011: “National Baptist Congress of Christian Education-106th Annual Session,” National Baptist Convention, U.S.A., Inc., (NBCUSA, Inc.), Indiana Convention Center - Indianapolis Marriott Downtown, Indianapolis, IN. Contact Marsha Dupont at (718) 346- 9290 for information. June 24-26, 2011: “Celebrate 2011 Biennial American Baptist Church USA,” ABCUSA, Puerto Rico Convention “I’ll be at this year’s Affordable Meetings® because I enjoy discussing today’s important issues and developing industry strategies with others from around the industry. It is motivating and refreshing to touch base with colleagues and get their perspective on the economy, best practices, and lessons learned.” —Rick Freda, CCTE, CMP U.S. General Services Administration Center for Travel Management Presented by: WEST June 15–16, 2011 Long Beach Convention Center Long Beach, CA Spend two dynamic days at this annual conference and exposition, gathering the knowledge and resources you’ll need to produce successful cost-effective meetings and events. Registration is now open and is complimentary for qualified meeting professionals. 17 Educational Seminars Following 3 Tracks . . . Advanced, Intermediate, and Technology (Earn up to 8 CE Contact hours) More than 150 Valuable Exhibitors Showcasing Hotels & Resorts, Unique Venues, Meeting Services … And More! One-to-One Meeting Concierge – pre-scheduled one-to-one appointments with exhibitors. Can’t make West? Plan to attend: National September 7–8, 2011 Washington, DC Mid-America April 2012 For more information and to register visit www.affordablemeetings.com Black Meetings & Tourism May/June 2011: www.blackmeetingsandtourism.com 29