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NLC is sending letter this week to VP Office for Nashville.

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> On Aug 3, 2015, at 8:06 AM, Darius Brown <dariusjbrown@gmail.com> wrote:
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> 1. Congressional Black Caucus Foundation- Annual Legislative Conference (www.cbcfinc.org/alc)
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> September 16-20, 2015
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> Washington Convention Center
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> Washington, D.C.
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> Description: ALC is the leading policy conference on issues impacting African Americans and the global black community. Thought leaders, legislators and concerned citizens engage on economic development, civil and social justice, public health and education issues. More than 9,000 people attend 70 public policy forums, a national town hall, networking sessions, procurement fair, prayer breakfast, the Phoenix Award Dinner and much more. Join subject experts, industry leaders, elected officials and citizen activists to explore today’s issues from an African-American perspective.
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> Recommendation: The Vice President attend the Phoenix Awards on Saturday, September 19th 6pm at the Washington Convention Center. In addition or alternatively Vice President Biden host a Party at The Park (www.park14.com) and do a walk through to greet attendees of ALC on Friday, September 18th 9-12am.
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> 2. National League of Cities- Congress of Cities (www.nlccongressofcities.org)
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> November 4-7, 2015
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> Nashville Music City Center
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> Nashville, TN
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> Description: The Congress of Cities conference is the largest gathering of local elected officials and staff in the country, and is designed to offer exceptional educational and networking opportunities to increase the effectiveness of local leaders. The event regularly attracts over 3,000 attendees. In any given year, conference attendees represent almost all 50 states, plus Washington, DC, Puerto Rico, and Canada. NLC is a bipartisan organization focused on connecting officials to local government solutions, and the conference attendance reflects this fact. In terms of city size, small towns to large cities and everything in between are represented.
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> Recommendation: The Vice President give the Opening General Session address Thursday, November 5th at 130pm. I have spoken to the Clarence Anthony, Executive Director of the National League of Cities and he would like Vice President Biden to attend and give the address. I serve as the Vice Chair of NLC's Finance Committee.
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> 3. Full Gospel Baptist Church Fellowship- Pastor's and Workers Conference (www.fullgospelconference.org)
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> November 4-6, 2015
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> Nashville, TN
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> Description: The Full Gospel Baptist Church Fellowship consists of churches in Africa, Asia, the Bahamas, Germany, India, Canada, Great Britain, Italy and, of course, the United States of America. There are over 800 churches that make up the organization; Full Gospel also has 300 churches in seven foreign countries. Bishop Walker pastors the Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Nashville, TN with a membership exceeding 28,000 and continues to grow at a phenomenal rate of over 1,800 souls per year.
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> Recommendation: While in Nashville to address the Tiers of Leadership and congregants of the Full Gospel Baptist Church Fellowship (Bishop Aretha Morton is a member) during a general session and congratulate the incoming Presiding Bishop Joseph Walker on his installation during the evening of Thursday, November 5th.
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