The 2013 North Carolina Gospel Announcers Guild Convention S
et for May Slated to Be The Biggest & Best Ever Held
All roads
are leading to the 2013 Convention of the North Carolina Gospel Announcer
s Guild (NCGAG) that is slated for May at the Imperial Sheraton Hotel in D
urham\, North Carolina. The Convention is on tap to be the biggest ever he
ld by the Guild and top industry experts from around the nation will fully
engage\, educate\, empower and motivate participants. This annual event i
s one of the flagship events of the gospel industry that is solely committ
ed to broadening the educational welfare and professional expansion of its
membership.
A 501c3 organization\, the NCGAG is one of the la
rgest in the nation. During the Convention informative seminars will be le
d by dynamic and empowering speakers who outline current industry trends\,
standards\, marketing strategies and protocol for radio announcers\, prom
oters\, station owners\, record labels\, media and gospel artists. Attende
es will also be given specific guidance for the deliberate distribution of
their products and services. They will leave the Convention empowered and
knowledgeable with regard to perfecting and advancing their artistic craf
t and professional aspirations. Last year delivered record participation o
f the membership including high profile recording artists\, industry execu
tives and power brokers from around the country. Vendors will be on hand a
nd a substantive increase is expected for this year's event.
P
astor Arvetra Jones\, Jr.\, President of the NCGAG stated\, 'We are so exc
ited about the 2013 Convention as we return to Durham\, NC. Aspiring artis
ts and industry professionals with incredible talent and a thirst for know
ledge will come from around the country to learn the best in trade practic
es to springboard their careers forward and equip their personal toolboxes
with invaluable resources. Everything will be done to glorify God and lea
ve lasting impact in their hearts\, minds and careers. We will have awesom
e vendors as well. You don't want to miss out on this glorious affair!'
Pastor Lydia Jones will stand behind the sacred desk as she brin
gs forth a powerful message straight from God's heart to our ears in a spe
cial Dedication Night Service on opening night May 15th. Voices in melodic
harmony will grace the stage on Choir Night\, Wednesday\, May 16th and th
e best in Quartet artistry will be showcased Thursday\, May 17th during Qu
artet Night. Sheilah Belle will co-host The Prestige Awards Banquet on Fri
day\, May 18th at 7:00 p.m. in the Ballroom\; the Awards presented will ho
nor outstanding achievement and service in the gospel industry. National r
ecording artist\, Ernest Pugh\, is a featured instructor and will perform
on the main stage during the Convention. Other artists are being added to
the program and will be announced.
Pre-registration for the Co
nvention is $125 before April 30 which includes membership and convention
registration. Contact the Imperial Sheraton directly at (919) 941-5050 to
reserve the NCGAG room rate of $99. Rooms are filling up quickly and are r
eserved on a first come first serve basis.
Mark your calendars
and make plans to attend! Visit our website at www.ncgag.org for more information.
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