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Announcements
WE HONOR ALL WHO SERVED
BOUEY-GAYTON CONTEST
📣 CALL TO ACTION: Bouey-Gayton Day Video Contest
Sisters, have you planned your Recruitment Day?
There’s still time to Reach Out and Touch a Sister!
Bouey-Gayton Day is celebrated every second Saturday in November, honoring the legacy of Founder and First President, Dr. Elizabeth Coles Bouey and our Second President, Dr. Rendella Lucas Gayton visionary women who united ministers’ wives and widows across denominations for fellowship, faith, and kingdom service.
Last year, you answered the call. This year, let’s keep the momentum going with creativity and connection!
🎥 Bouey-Gayton Day Video Contest
Submission Deadline: Saturday, November 15th
Video Length: 30 seconds (MP4 format)
Submit to: iamwmwprmarketing@gmail.com
Show how your local, state, or regional group is celebrating recruitment, fellowship, and sisterhood.
Winners will be recognized at Founder’s Day!
🏆 Video Categories
• Creativity
• Collaboration
• Recruitment Success
💡 Recruitment Tools
Day event:
• Membership Form & Video
https://www.iamwmw.org/revitalization-and-membership
Resources
• Recruitment Video
https://youtu.be/DEhDInFV0wk?si=Xr6Mw7qN55i6HN0A
Let’s Celebrate Sisterhood, Legacy, and Growth!
Together, we continue the mission of building connections, honoring our founders, and strengthening our IAMWMW family.
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FOUNDER'S DAY
Elder Dr. Vernita Josey, International President of the International Association of Ministers’ Wives and Ministers’ Widows, Inc., invites you to join us December 5–6, 2025, in Richmond, VA for Founder’s Weekend.
📋 Conference at a Glance
Friday, December 5, 2025
🕑 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM — “A Visit to Our House” at Headquarters, 609 South Davis Ave., Richmond, VA
🕖 7:00 PM — "Memorial Ceremony" - Remembering our Founder Dr. Elizabeth Coles Bouey
"Let Praises Rise” – an inspirational worship experience featuring IAMWMW PKs (refreshments served afterward)
Saturday, December 6, 2025
🕦 11:30 AM — Hall of Honor Luncheon & Awards
🚌 Sign up for transportation during scheduled visitation hours here https://forms.gle/Z8xX137VZXUb4jpZ7
✨ Luncheon Attire: Wear your favorite festive holiday colors!
🎁 Be a Blessing: Bring Angel Tree gifts and disaster relief donations to support families in need.
📍 Location: The Westin Richmond, 6631 West Broad St., Richmond, VA
Complimentary onsite parking and Wi-Fi available.
Let’s make an impact, celebrate our legacy, and lift our voices together — see you in Richmond!
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WESTERN REGION
Western Region Conference is Fast Approaching!
Join us in Seattle, Washington — February 5–7, 2026 for the IAMWMW Western Region Annual Conference!
Meet and connect with:
Dr. Rubye Hudson, Washington State President
Minister Traci Taylor-Allen, Regional Vice President
Elder Dr. Vernita Josey, International President
Conference Registration and Banquet Tickets are now open!
Registration Fees:
• Registration: $75
• Husband: $60
• Guest: $60 (includes luncheon only)
• Banquet: $85 (Western Region)
• Absentee Registration: $60
Hotel Information
Hotel Interurban, 223 Andover Park E., Tukwila, WA 98118
Room Rate: $129/night (plus taxes and fees)
Book Your Room Here https://be.synxis.com/?Hotel=2172&Chain=8517&arrive=2026-02-05&depart=2026-02-07&adult=1&child=0&group=59291A
Reference Code: 59291A or IAMWMW Western Region
Please note: Reservations made through third-party sites (like Expedia) or non-refundable rates will not count toward our group minimums.
Visit iamwmw.org or iamwmwwesternregion.org for more information.
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LEADERSHIP ACADEMY
THE HERALD
SOUTHEAST REGION
Get ready for the 47th Annual Southeast Regional Conference, happening February 18th through 21st, 2026, at the Greenville Marriott Hotel in Greenville, South Carolina.
Hosted by Elder Jannetta W. McIntyre, Southeast Region Vice President, Mrs. Teresa Thurmond, South Carolina State President, and the South Carolina Association of Ministers’ Wives and Ministers’ Widows.
Conference registration is now open! Registration is $75, and rooms are $154 plus tax.
Be sure to register early and secure your hotel reservation today.
For payment options, deadlines, and mailing details, please visit https://www.iamwmw.org/southeast-region.
Elder Dr. Vernita Josey
International President
The fellowship of true friends who can hear you out, share your joys, help carry your burdens, and correctly counsel you is priceless.