National Convention
of Gospel Choirs & Choruses
National Board Meeting
April 19 - 21, 2023
COVID-19 Statement
The NCGCC Official Board Meeting COVID Safety Protocol will be provided to all attendees prior to the event.
Hosted by
TAD Chicago Gospel
Overseer Loreta Garrett, President
General Information
Wednesday, April 19, 2023 |
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3:00 pm – 6:00 pm
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National Board Meeting Begins with General Session |
8:00 pm – 11:00 pm |
General Session with Breakout Workshops, Reports and Voting |
Thursday, April 20, 2023 |
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8:15 am - 12:00 noon |
General Session with Breakout Workshops, Reports and Voting |
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm |
Luncheon Celebrating NCGCC Chairman of the Board (Fee) |
5:00 pm – 6:30 pm | Union/Chapter President’s Meeting |
6:30 pm – 10:30 pm | General Session with Various Reports and Voting |
Friday, April 21, 2023 |
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8:30 am – 12:00 pm | General Session including 90 th Year Celebration Events |
1:00 pm – 3:30 pm | Bus Visit to Dr. Thomas A. Dorsey Gravesite (Fee) |
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm | Bowling (fee) - see below |
Note: General Sessions are for Registered Delegates and Members Only
Events
Visit to the Pilgrim Church, Cemetery, Gospel Museum and Mahalia Jackson Home.
Bowling and Fun!
Need a Scooter?
Contact Scootaround - 888-441-7575 (Press 1 and then 3)
Rate = $145 for a Standard Scooter Plus $50 Delivery Fee (Drop off on Tuesday, April 18 and Pick up on Saturday, April 22)
VENUE
Doubletree by Hilton Chicago Alsip
(near Chicago Midway Airport (MDW))

Doubletree Hotel By Hilton Chicago Aslip
Room Rate: $131.00 per night plus 13% tax for a standard king or double bedroom type.
Method of Reservation: Reservations can be made at www.chicagoalsip.doubletree.com using Group/Convention code: NCG
Central Reservations: 1-800-222-8733 (TREE)
Need-To-Knows:
- Hotel Reservation Details
- Reservations must be received by April 3, 2023. After this date reservations will be accepted based upon availability and current rate.
- Credit Cards will be authorized the morning of the guest’s arrival. If the credit card is not valid, the reservation will be cancelled.
- All guestroom reservations must be cancelled 48 hours prior to arrival otherwise individual’s credit card will be billed one night plus tax.
- Check-in time for all rooms is 4:00pm. Check-out time is 11:00am.
- If a guest checks out earlier than their scheduled departure date, they will be charged $50.00.
- Late check out fees: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM - $25.00; 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM - $50.00; and after 4:00 PM – Full Days Rate.
- Shuttle Service
- The hotel offers complimentary shuttle service to/from Chicago Midway (MDW) Airport.
Reservation for this service is required. Call the hotel at 708-371-7300 to reserve shuttle service. - The hotel does not offer shuttle service from Chicago O’Hare airport, so please plan accordingly.
- The hotel offers complimentary shuttle service to/from Chicago Midway (MDW) Airport.
- Amenities
- Indoor heated pool is available.
- Fitness center is available.
- Complimentary parking onsite.
- Complimentary Wi-Fi service in guest rooms and Refrigerators in all guest rooms.
- Microwaves available on each floor.
- Food and Beverage
- Please note: The hotel restaurant offers breakfast and dinner. It does not offer lunch.
- There will be a Chairman’s Celebratory Luncheon with a Special Guest Speaker on Thursday, April
20th at 1pm. PLEASE NOTE: The final count for the luncheon is required several days prior to the
start of board meeting. Therefore, YOU MUST RSVP IN ADVANCE. We will not accept RSVPs
onsite. The luncheon cost is $40.00 and includes:
Freshly Brewed Coffee and Decaffeinated Coffee
Iced Tea or Raspberry Iced Tea
House Made Chili with Cheddar Cheese, Onions, Scallions, and Sour Cream
Biscuits with Honey Butter
Seasonal Mixed Greens with Dressing
BBQ Ribs
Country Buttermilk Battered Fried Chicken
Dry Rubbed Baby Red Potatoes
Seasonal Corn
Potato Salad
Creamy Cole Slaw
Seasonal Cobbler
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- RSVP for the Chairman’s Luncheon here no later than Wednesday, April 12th