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VOLUME XX, NO.VI
C O.G.l.C HEADQUARTERS. MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE
JUNE, 1987
BISHOP W. L. PORTER
Presiding Bishop J 0 Patterson,
Sr , went on record supporting
the General Assembly to seek a
solution to the Holy Convoca
tions housing problems. The
initial report is that some significant progress has been made to
secure lower rates and adequate
rooms to house our delegates.
The housing committee met
with an official city of Memphis
delegation in Kansas city, Missouri   Subsequent to that meet-
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Chairman L E Willis merged an
assembly housing committee
with Bishop W. L Porter, who
coordinates convocation housing. The eight member commit
tee is working with all deliberate
speed Bishop Porter, chairman
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of the committee reported some
helpful facts to the Whole Truth
He reflected that Memphis businessmen have a sincere attitude
about keeping the convention.
Recently, he met with officials
from the Memphis Convention
and visitors Bureau It was
apparent the Kansas City meeting made the church's grievances about over charging for
rooms and less than desirable
convention marketing would no
longer be tolerated The committee revealed evidence that one
Memphis hotel gouged delegates
after identifying them with the
Holy Convocation. Mr Tom
Dobhn. President of the Mem
phis Hotel and Motel Association
and  Mr.  Daryle  l.addet. Chan
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Memphis Convention and Visitors Bureau were open and
eager to make any necessary
step to keep the Convocation in
Memphis
Bishop Porter released a joint
letter from the city and county
mayors. In it they outlined their
total support to find the necessary solution to the problems
That letter is included in this
current edition of the Whole
Truth
As evidence of progress, Bishop
Porter reflected over the following items In November of 1987
rates for rooms have been
brought down an average $51.49
daily   (See rate list  in this
current issue) In 1988 the Hotel
and Motel Association promised
an increased number of rooms.
In 1988 all reservations will be
handled jointly through the
Memphis Convention and Visitors Bureau and Cogic Housing.
Those saints who have in past
years blocked off rooms will yet
reservations will be made
through the bureau The hotels
will not make private deals
without the bureau's sanction.
This will preclude any private
individual from reselling rooms
at higher prices. Please notice
the printed rates because this
will safeguard the delegate from
arbitrary rate increases These
items were agreed upon at the
most recent meeting
Meanwhile reactions in Mem
phis are high. When the story
broke, the local press both print
and electronic made it the lead
story Cogic has an air of unity
on this matter. Without question
the resolve and strong commitment of the General Board and
General Assembly have made
this possible.  In closing the
interview. Bishop Porter commended the committee's work
and feels together they will
accomplish more. For the record
the National Housing Commit
tee is represented by the following saints: Bishop W  L. Porter,
torn, Supt. 3 D. Foster, tt.aer
Frank White, Elder D. L. Sanders, Missy. Dorothy Harding,
Elder Solomon Williams, Elder
Carl E Howard and Elder Elmer
Hunter.
Bishop J. 0 Patterson, Sr., is
prayerfully   monitoring   the
situation and all saints are
encouraged to pray for our
Church.
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WOMEN'S CONVENTION LIKE NO OTHER!
by
Fran Miller
COMBINED NATIONAL AND LOCAL STEERING COMMITTEES
KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI
"If you want something done
right get a few women together!1'
Sounds familiar' The Whole
Truth is pleased to allow a
delegate to the Women's Convention to share the joyful and
successful convention enjoyed
by the women. This opportunity
was granted to get the excite
ment and feelings women have
while attending the convention.
Congratulations to Dr. Mattie
McGlothen, Mother Emma
Crouch and the most efficient
staff of godly women who
worked and ensured us a great
time The37th Annual Women's
International Convention was
held in beautiful downtown
Kansas city, Missouri and was
a totally unforgettable experience. From the very early
stages of planning for this, the
largest convention  in history,
God's anointed hand was in the
effort. As a delegate in attendance, I have a first hand experience to share and feel congrat
illations arc in order. Of course
the greatest quality of the convention was its spiritual benefit.
For the record, the saints of
Missouri West, Missouri Eastern First, Missouri Eastern
Second. Kansas East,  Kansas
Central, Kansas Southwest,
Nebraska Eastern, Nebraska
Northeast, Illinois Southeast
and Iowa Jurisdiction are to be
commended for their labor and
hospitality. The official welcome
was given by Bishop E. Harris
Moore, the host Bishop and
Mother Nannie King, host super
visor were both a most gracious
couple. The many groups, committees and people working on
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the smallest detail were exceptional Upon arriving, the courtesy ladies and the hotels, the
courtesy drivers and the greet-
ers were simply wonderful. At
the opening session, welcomes
were extended from Governor
John Ashcroft, Mayor Richard L.
Berkley, Mr Robert McGreor,
president of the chamber of
commerce and other notable
persons.
The daily activities were proceeded with prayer and dedication. The dynamic team of
Mother Elsie Shaw and Bishop
Ithiel Clemmons were highly
anointed of God Their prayers
prepared everyone for the daily
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