Events

Thursday Night

The GammALO Café
August 5^th – Lexington Hotel – 7:30 pm – $5 at the door for non-conference attendees

Come join us for some Spoken Word, Open Mic, dancing, laughter and fun.  The brothers of Gamma Phi Delta Christian Fraternity, Inc. and the Sister of Alpha Lambda Omega Christian Sorority, Inc. plan to share their incredible gifts and talents at this event.  There will special performances by recording artists Mizz Reality, Tre-Kin, Kiwi, Steve Robertson, and Michelle Brooks.  Click on the photos to find out more about the artists. Dress is Classy/Trendy.

Kiwi

Mizz Reality

Steve Robertson

Tre-Kin

Saturday Afternoon

GammALO Family Reunion & Campus Tours
August 7^th – Michigan St. University (Erickson Kiva) – 1:00 pm-4:00 pm – $10 for non-conference attendees

Come eat food, play competitive games and take a tour of MSU campus Saturday afternoon from 1-4 pm.

Saturday Night

Stroll Down Memory Lane Comeptition
August 7^th – Michigan St. University (Erickson Kiva) – 6:30 pm-10:00 pm

Old School to New School Stroll Competition. All GammALO One Accord Conference Participants are being challenged to form a team and compete for 1st place in this Celebratory Stroll-Off! Teams are to prepare 3 unique strolls that correspond with 3 unique songs reaching back from the 80′s to now! Come prepared because only THE BEST will make it!

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Tools for Effective Leadership

(Turning Faith into Action)

Rev. Shelley D.B. Copeland & Rev. F. Lydell Brown

Session attendees will leave with an understanding of who they are as leaders and the impact they can have in their community if they develop work groups and teams that compliment their skills. Each leader will complete a SWOT analysis and learn about One-On-Ones to tap into their leadership gifts, passions and opportunities for growth so they will be able to turn their commitment to faith into community action. Participants are encouraged to attend both sessions for maximum impact.

Faith-based Community Development

(Turning Vision into Reality)

Rev. Shelley D.B. Copeland & Rev. F. Lydell Brown

Session attendees will gain the knowledge they need to effectively identify community needs, a vision for community change, map community assets to outline change strategies and engage strategic partners through asset mapping to turn vision into reality. Participants are encouraged to attend both sessions for maximum impact.

Friday Sessions

Witnessing Techniques and Effective Communication
Soror Ashley Turner

Session attendees will leave knowing what it means to represent
Christ to the world. They will understand how effective communication
plays a major role in witnessing along with practical application. How
a message is received relies a great deal on how it is presented and
the audience receiving the message which is why effective
communication is so imperative in witnessing.

The Art of Developing Discipline
Brother Kyle Brooks

Session attendees will leave knowing how to set clear life goals and will gain practical insight on how to avoid the pitfalls of laziness and complacency in their lives. You will understand how a disciplined spirit has productive consequences
for natural living.

Conflict Resolution God’s Way: The Peacemaker
Soror Veronica Fayerweather

This session is about how we as the children of God should strive to
show that we are His by our fruit. If we say we belong to him, we
should deal with one another even in disagreement as His Word
instructs us to do. I believe we first must be honest with ourselves
leading to knowing ourselves better in order to identify triggers that
cause us to act contrary to Him and then how to apply His word in
solving conflict.

How to Follow God Into Graduate School
Dr. Elon J. Terrell

King Solomon stressed the importance of knowledge and education
throughout the book of Proverbs. What kind of education can be in store for someone who chooses to go to graduate school after finishing a Bachelor’s degree?
This session discusses many aspects of graduate school and dispels
some of the myths that many people may have concerning what graduate
school is about. It also discusses the challenges that are involved,
the joys that can be experienced, and blessings that are in store for
the graduate student who lives for Christ.

“Faith in the Workplace” Forum
Panelist from Across the Country

Have you ever wondered what it is like work in the “Real World” while
being a Christian?  How can one balance between Faith, Family and
Occupation?  This forum explores the different facets of living for
Christ in the workplace.  Panelist from various industries and occupations will
weight in the discussion.

Thursday Night

The GammALO Café
August 6^th – DoubleTree Hotel – 8:00 pm

Come join us for some Spoken Word, Open Mic, karaoke, dancing, laughter and fun. The brothers of Gamma Phi Delta Christian Fraternity, Inc. and the Sister of Alpha Lambda Omega Christian Sorority, Inc. plan to share their incredible gifts and talents at this event. Dress is Classy/Trendy.

Saturday Night

Put It Down National Christian Step Show
August 8^th – Yale University – Doors Open at 7:30 pm – Tickets $5 for Non-Conference Attendees (Limited Seating)

This is the 5^th Annual Put It Down National Christian Step Show. Come watch as step teams from across the nation, including teams from Gamma Phi Delta Christian Fraternity, Inc. and Alpha Lambda Omega Christian Sorority, Inc., Put It Down for Jesus Christ! Tickets are $5 if you are not a conference attendee and seating is limited. Email oneaccord@gammalo.org to purchase your tickets! See you there!