The countdown has begun!

Are you ready to touchdown

in New Orleans for the

90th Session of the

National Convention

of Gospel Choirs & Choruses?

Below is important information and deadlines

you must meet that will get you setup

for an epic Convention experience

on July 29 - August 4.

Click Here to Reserve Hotel Room

There's still time to reserve your room at the Host Hotel. Reserve your room today by clicking the above link.

***CANCELLATIONS RECEIVED ON JULY 6, 2023

WILL BE CHARGED A ONE-NIGHT ROOM AND TAX CANCELLATION FEE.***

Overnight parking is available at the convention rate of $26 per day. The hotel will provide a discount code/link two weeks prior to Convention.

If you require a Refrigerator ONLY for medical reasons, contact Sharyn Green at (203) 305-8995.

If you plan to park at the hotel, please email [email protected].

We will send the discount code/link,

when it becomes available. This process is

the only way to receive the discounted rate

so please send email today. If you don't send the email, you WILL NOT receive the discounted rate.

If further assistance is needed regarding room reservations, also send an email to [email protected].

VERY IMPORTANT

Convention Registration

PERIOD 1 ENDS JULY 1ST

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

NOTE: Here's a deadline

PERIOD 1 REGISTRATION ENDS JULY 1ST.

DON'T MISS IT!

NCGCC Members: Remember to use your promo code to access and see special member rates. Please contact your chapter designee about the promo code or for more information.

Were you ever a member of an NCGCC-affiliated chapter? Are you a first-time visitor at NCGCC? If so, we welcome you to join us in New Orleans too! Use the legacy and visitor rates when registering!

Period 2 is July 2nd - July 15th (rates increase)
After July 15th - you can only register in person during Convention.

NOLA Airport Shuttle

Airport Shuttle Service is available upon your arrival and for your departure in NOLA. See below the process to secure your shuttle ride from Louis Armstrong New Orleans Airport.

Roundtrip - $40 per person

One Way - $20 per person

Deadline to register for shuttle is July 15.

Have ready your complete travel itinerary including the airline carrier, flight numbers and times.
Email itinerary information to [email protected] OR call the Dispatcher at (504)208-5038. Indicate that you are with National Convention of Gospel Choirs & Choruses. The hours for the dispatcher is 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. until July 15 which is the deadline to make your shuttle reservation. The dispatcher will be on call 24 hours a day beginning the week of Convention for those who may encounter any problems and need to speak with someone.
A confirmation will be sent to you with instructions on processing payment. Payment must be processed in advance of your arrival.
It is customary and in order at the time of service to tip the drivers. Please be sure to do so.

Scooter Rental

Need a scooter? Rent your scooter from Total Access Mobility Services. The total cost is $150 for the week including tax.

Call 504-534-3366 and ask for Cheryl.

If you have questions, please contact NCGCC’s Paulette Rhodes at

407-492-3989 or email: [email protected].

Bringing A Bus?

NOTE: PLEASE REGISTER IMMEDIATELY

If your Chapter/Union is bringing a bus or van with a large group to Convention, please register your group/bus at [email protected].

There are special arrival instructions you must follow for an efficient arrival and departure experience. Register today!

Wear Your

90th TEE

Please wear your 90^th Year NCGCC T-Shirt on Friday,

August 4^th.

The shirts are available for order on the Eventbrite registration link.

Take selfies, post and share!!

Have you signed up for the Welcome Party?

NOTE:

YOU MUST SIGN UP BY MONDAY, JULY 10

Purchase Choir Fest Tickets Here

NCGCC Members

25 & 50 Years

Deadline July 1

Are YOU a 25 or 50 year member of NCGCC?

If you are, we will present your member pin on Thursday evening at Convention.

Please email your name and union/chapter name to Shirley Marchman at [email protected] by July 1.

DON'T MISS THE LEGACY GALA!

BUY YOUR TICKETS TODAY VIA THE EVENTBRITE REGISTRATION LINK. THERE WILL BE NO TICKET SALES AT THE DOOR.

ACT TODAY!

Souvenir Journal Ads

Please support our 90^th Year by purchasing a journal ad to celebrate with your family, union, chapters, etc. Interested? Deadline - June 30th - Contact Elder Theresa Arrington at [email protected] for more information.

IN SPIRITUAL PREPARATION FOR OUR 90TH SESSION OF NCGCC

NOTE: PLEASE REGISTER IMMEDIATELY TO [email protected]

Sign up now for our

10 Year Celebration of NCGCC Cares

Community Service

This time of service to our friends in NOLA

is Saturday morning, July 29,

in the Armstrong Ballroom at the host hotel.

Don't miss it!

During our Convention, we will honor and recognize NCGCC Members who passed away since our last Convention in 2022.

Please submit the name, union name and a photo of any in your Union who should be recognized during our Memorial moment. The deadline to submit this information is July 5th to [email protected]

HOSPITALITY VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

The Ora Ray Hospitality Committee solicits your help during Convention week. We need workers to help manage the hospitality booth open during prime-time Convention hours and beyond. If you have members in your Union, 14 years and up, who can give some time, please forward their name, phone number and email address to Valda Thomas

vthomas29229@

yahoo.com

(803) 331-6724

Click the link below to print the form you can use

to sign up.

NOTE: The deadline for submission is July 10.

Hospitality Volunteer Sign Up Form

Don't miss the

NCGCC

90th Session

Experience.

Here's an overview of the week

Saturday, July 29

9:00 a.m. - NCGCC Cares Day of Service – 10th Year Community Service at the Hotel

6:30 p.m.- NCGCC 90^th Welcome Party- Bus Transportation - Let us know if you are joins us @ [email protected]

Sunday, July 30

10:00 am - Dr. Dorsey Morning Worship - Preacher Bishop Paul Morton

7:00 pm - Bishop Hezekiah Walker Choirfest New Orleans**

Monday, July 31

9:00 am - Consecration Service

7:00 pm - New Orleans Musical Union Concert includes Southwest Region*

Tuesday, August 1

6:55 am - Morning Glory

8:00 am - AHTI Classes

11:00 am - Convention in Worship* - Northeast Region sings - Preacher: Pastor Debra Morton

5:00 pm - VIP Gala Reception**

6:00 pm - NCGCC 90^th Legacy Black Tie Gala**

8:00 pm - President’s Musical* – Midwest Region sings

Wednesday, August 2

NCGCC Election Day

6:55 am - Morning Glory

8:00 am - AHTI Classes

8:00 am - NCGCC Health Fair

11:00 am - Convention in Worship* – Southeast Region sings - Preacher - Bishop Tyrone Jefferson

12:30 pm - Preteen Luncheon**

1:00 pm – 1:45pm - First Time Attendees Meet with Dr. Marabeth E. Gentry (National President) / Rev. Dr. Albert Morgan (Chairman of the Board)

6:15 pm - MenCGCC / WomenCGCC Sings*

7:30 pm - NCGCC Departments Sing/Emma Stewart*

Thursday, August 3

6:55 am - Morning Glory

8:00 am - AHTI Classes

10:00 am – 1130 am - Masterclass**

11:00 am - Convention in Worship*– Great Lakes Region sings - Preacher: Minister Hilton Rawls III

7:30 pm - NCGCC Departments Sing*

Friday, August 4

T-Shirt Day

12:30 pm - Pastoral Alliance Department Luncheon**

6:00 pm - Preteen Concert*

7:30 pm - NCGCC Departments Sing*

*Badges Required

**Ticketed event

General Attendees

Monday - Consecration Service - All White Church Attire

Tuesday -

90th Legacy Black Tie Gala

Formal Wear in accented colors of Green/Purple/Gold

Friday -

NCGCC T-Shirt Day

Alumni Chorale

Wednesday

Black with silver accessories

Thursday

Church Attire

Mass Choir

Men & Women - Solid color blouse/shirt with White skirt/pants

Women - Black Dresses with Pearl necklace; Men - Black suits, white shirts, and black and white tie

MeNCGCC

White Jacket, Black pants with a patterned bow tie.

Customized Polo Shirts during the day on Wednesday.

Women's Chorale

Formal

African Garb

Preteens

Wednesday Preteen Spirit Day

Preteen T-shirt with Jeans, Jean shorts or skirts

Friday's Musical

Church attire (Sunday best)

any color

Young Adult Department (YAD)

Tuesday Night

Formal Attire

Ladies

Sequin Black, Gold or Silver Knee Length Dress/Suit or Top with Black Bottom

Black Shoes

Men

Black Suit with a White shirt with tie or bow tie. Black, Silver or Gold Sequin Bow Tie/Pocket Square

No Sequin Jackets or Suits

Gold/Silver Broach (optional)

Black Shoes

2nd Singing Day -TBD

Any shade of Blue - any Shoe

Ladies - If wearing a suit, please wear a white shirt.

YYA Department

Looking forward to seeing YOU in NOLA!

The countdown has begun!

Are you ready to touchdown

in New Orleans for the

90th Session of the

National Convention

of Gospel Choirs & Choruses?

VERY IMPORTANT

Convention Registration

PERIOD 1 ENDS JULY 1ST

Have you signed up for the Welcome Party?

NOTE:

﻿YOU MUST SIGN UP BY MONDAY, JULY 10

NCGCC Members

25 & 50 Years

Deadline July 1

Are YOU a 25 or 50 year member of NCGCC?

If you are, we will present your member pin on Thursday evening at Convention.

Please email your name and union/chapter name to Shirley Marchman at [email protected] by July 1.

DON'T MISS THE LEGACY GALA!

Souvenir Journal Ads

IN SPIRITUAL PREPARATION FOR OUR 90TH SESSION OF NCGCC

Sign up now for our

10 Year Celebration of NCGCC Cares

Community Service

Don't miss the

NCGCC

90th Session

Experience.

Here's an overview of the week

YYA Department

Looking forward to seeing YOU in NOLA!

YOU MUST SIGN UP BY MONDAY, JULY 10