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Connectional Lay Organization Election Results for 2025-2029

President
Matikane Makiti 19th District* 638
Simeon Rhoden 5th District 473


First Vice President
Dorothy Henderson 12th District*


Second Vice President
Simon Letsoko 19th District* 329
Jerry Turner 4th District 772


Third Vice President
Lovie Aaron 12th District*


Recording Secretary
Monique Hudson Green 6th District*


Assistant Recording Secretary
Edna Watson 2nd District* 774
Alfred Wolobah 14th District 328


Corresponding Secretary
Cheryl Hammond Hopewell 1st District*


Treasurer
Kathy Drayton 10th District*


Financial Secretary
Carolyn A. Walker-Kimbro 3rd District


Chaplain
Charlie Nichols 11th District*


Historiographer
William "Bill" Ayers 2nd District*


Director of Lay Activities
Patricia H. Wright 11th District*


Director of Public Relations

Dianne Battle 9th District*

THURSDAY, JUNE 11, 2026

– SATURDAY, JUNE 13, 2026

MWC Lay Organization Annual Convention

Crete, NE – DOANE UNIVERSITY

CLICK HERE FOR REGISTRATION FORM

CLICK HERE FOR DECLARATION OF CANDIDACY FORM

5TH District Lay Organization

Annual Convention

THURSDAY, JUNE 24, 2026

– SATURDAY, JUNE 26, 2026


St. Louis, MO

Registration:

In – Person - $175.00 (includes 2 meals and a daily full breakfast)

Virtual - $100.00

Observers - $100.00 (Observers, Clergy & Guests)

Click HERE for Registration/Credentials Form


Hotel: Crowne Plaza St. Louis Airport

Rate: $159.00/2 Double Beds Standard High Floor

NO PREPAYMENT NEEDED – PAY AT THE PROPERTY


Activities:

5 Workshops

City Tour – Transportation provided by Host Conference

Sneaker Ball & Ya’ll