THE OCCASION (Abridged)
“The Celebration of Chosen Vessels”, is a White Tie/Red Carpet event which celebrates the accomplishments and contributions of men and women throughout the United States and abroad, these persons have elected to sacrifice on the behalf of others, communally, secularly and through faith based initiatives. Enough cannot be said about the persistence in their labor of love,
without motivation or pretense thoughts of reward. Many of these unsung hero’s have suffered the brunt of horrific endurance, yet they continue for the sake of those who will follow. It is also the celebrative culmination, acknowledging the participation and continuity of individuals, whom through their support of the Ministerial Leadership Colloquium, has exemplified determination and desire to be equipped for service as leaders in the general and faith based communities at large. Likened to the Oscars, with the small difference of geographical location and occupations of the Nominees/Honorees; each facet of the events are meticulously attended so that an indelible impression is left upon the countenances and in the hearts of all present. This time of elegance, adoration, acknowledgement, and appreciation, creates a tremendous presence of encouragement. COCV provides an opportunity for those who are noted as Honorees, as well as, they whom attend and/or participate in any capacity, to be renewed in spirit and heart. This year the ECCCV has elected to extend the time of the occasion, providing an opportunity for the general populous of Guest to embrace the essential privileges of fellowship, interaction and observation. Thursday, August 2, 2012 @ 4PM - THE HONOREES RECEPTION will provide an opportunity for a “hands on” experience with the Nominees of 2012. They will share from their experiences of success, accomplishments and failures. It is our belief that through this structured setting, Attendees will grasp a better appreciation for the multiplicity of “life’s privileges”, we currently enjoy because of the Nominees tenacity to adapt, pursue and conquer. Friday, August 3, 2012 @ 7PM - THE PRE-AWARDS & CONCERT
is a time of refreshing and acknowledgement, celebrating the men and women who’ve embraced the availability of opportunities to hone their understanding and leadership skills. They choose to be equipped for service, which grants them a better understanding of what it is to be served. Saturday, August 4, 2012 @ 6PM - THE CELEBRATION OF CHOSEN VESSELS is the ultimate gathering of the entire event. Ladies and Gentlemen adorned in their ultimate formal attire, strolling the red carpet into the Presidential Ball Room for a grand evening of elegance and revelry. It’s everyone’s moment! The opportunity to shine and sparkle…. leaving with a renewed presence of determination to “conquer” as well as pursue dreams, producing great success, & accomplishment, while treading the way for those who will follow in the days to come.
