UUBSC Departments

 The National Alumni gives assistance to ushering at the National Meetings. This department consists of graduates from the School of Ushering. The department was founded by George T. Grier in July 1958 in Cleveland, Ohio They were first called the National Alumni Congregation. Name was changed at the 1962 convention in Dallas, Texas to National Alumni Department. The Biblical names previously used was changed to Chairman Purpose: The purpose is to keep all the graduates together after finishing the School of Ushering. It is now the responsibility of the department to train and judge the floor demonstration, drill competition, also train judges and tallies. The state department is an arm of the national. Responsibility: Notify Instructors and Ushers of any information received from National. It is also the responsibility to oversee the judging process and to ensure that all judges know the drill and aisle demonstrations. Assessments: State $25.00 donation to state per district  $10.00 for team registration  (same information listed under School of Ushering) National Special Donation ($125.00) Presently  Head Tax ($33.00) Presently  

ARTS & CRAFTS -- National – Jessie A. Burnett Arts & Craft Department 

State- Arts & Craft 

The department was presented Tto the National in 1919. Purpose: To give an opportunity to the many ushers who have other interest in the arts and craft. It was a means by which to share their talents and display some of the beautiful objects that they made. Each year a project is given to the states and each is judged. It has proven to be not only a fun thing to do, but in some cases, they have brought needed revenue to the National. Responsibility: As the national chairman to given the project and the state chairman to pass on to others for participation. At the national and state levels a prize is given to the winners. They are first, second and third. Assessments: State $25.00 donation to state per district  

National To be determined as needed 

Audit - 

 Review the financial records of the Juniors, Youth and Young Adults. Books are to be ready for audit at the Mid-Winter Session and will be returned. Seniors is done by an outside audit. 

By-Laws/Resolutions Review the bylaws of the organization and update the changes. Resolutions are submitted 90 days before the convention for review.

Doorkeeper

First Name: “Reading Matter for the N.U.C.U.A of America”

Name Change 1945: “The Doorkeeper”

State- Doorkeeper

Purpose: The purpose is to distribute news from the various states throughout the National to let others know what is going on in their neighboring states. Information is submitted by the state chairman to the national chairman and then is printed in a news release.

Responsibility: It is the responsibility of the state chairman to collect information from the various district, communities, or vicinities and compile and send to the National Chairman. Any person who wishes to receive a copy should pay the subscription fee along with their name and mailing address.

Assessments:

State None determined presently

National Subscription rate for national is

presently $20.00 per person

EDUCATION DEPARTMENT

NATIONAL - ALLAN A. C. GRIFFITH SR. EDUCATION /SCHOLARSHIP DEPARTMENT

STATE - EASTER D. GILBERT EDUCATION DEPARTMENT

The department was brought to the National in the year 1919. The first contest was called the “Star Contest” and was in the field of music. Two young women presented themselves through voice. In 1937 the “Speakers Bureau” was presented to the National body Mr. Charlie Jones. and greatly accepted. Mr. Jones brought the department alive with much work and dedication. The fields of competition is Oration, Vocal, Essay and Piano. It has been changed to Oration, Vocal, Essay, Musical and most recently the Spelling Bee. Guidelines and procedures for each field have been developed. It is a well run department.

Purpose: A means by which our young people can compete for a scholarship to help with the furtherance of their education. Even though in years past the contests were very long because of many participants, it has now been revised where each region would have an elimination and so at the national level would be only two from each region. This is a formal affair.

Assessments:

State Each district to report at the mid-winter session $100.00 and at the state convention $200.00. These are necessary funds for the many expenses of department, which includes travel, hotel, for contestant, stipend for judges, awards and certificates, other necessary expenses. The state 52 cents goes into the scholarship account.

National To be determined according to what is received from the districts. Donation for Chairman and Contestant to the national for competition. (“Ms Penny Bucket” presently reporting

$160.00)

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National – A. W. Briggs Health Department

State – Health Unit

The Health Department was organized on July 25, 1946 in Philadelphia under the Administration of President Griffith. The department is named for the First Vice president in 1948 Mr. Albert W. Briggs

Purpose: This department consists of Ushers who have had some training in the work of First Aid. They are also nurses, first-aiders and practical nurses, and have the training to setup and maintain a first aid station at the seat of the convention. They give demonstration and lectures in the art of First Aid. They assist those persons who may get ill during the convention and attend to them until professionals arrive.

Responsibility - The Health Unit provides topics on various subjects. In the area where the convention is being held, a representative from the chosen field of concern is brought in to speak and pass out literature. It is their responsibility to assist any ill person until professional help arrives. A first aid kit is always available, a place or station area should be designated.

Assessments:

State $25.00 per district

National To be determined as needed

Keeps a record of events of the organization. Display as needed. Programs, Pictures, Articles, ETC.

National – Presented to the National in 1952

Medal of Honor was added in 1953

State – Name is the same

Purpose – To perpetuates the name of William H Davis who served as National Chairman for over twenty-five years. Honor is given to ushers who have served the national for more than 15 years or more. With special emphasis on increasing growth, increasing units in their states, bringing in new states. Each state can submit a name by filling out the application and getting all the necessary signatures. There is a point system that is used and the decision of the panel is final. The applicant can re-apply under certain guidelines if they do not get the medal the first time around.

Responsibility - The state department recognizes deserving ushers at the annual breakfast held during the state convention and from the hosting district. It is a chance to let devoted ushers know that their efforts are recognized and appreciated. A medal is also given.

Assessments:

State Each person in attendance to purchase a breakfast ticket and the proceeds after necessary expenses are put in the state treasury.

National $10.00 membership fee per member of the club

$ 2.00 dues per member

The dues are reported to the national and a donation ($200.00 presently reported). The amounts are determined by proceeds and a certain amount to remain in the state treasury.

 Serves when and where needed Donation $10.00 per district

Composed of juniors from the various districts along with their supervisors. The department has it’s own set of officers, guidelines and procedures Age 8-14

Purpose: The purpose of this department is to raise funds for a national head quarters. A new era was born during the time of his administration and the vision for a greater National.

Responsibility: The vision of the national chairman is given to the states that we may be able to support this all important project.

Assessments:

State $25.00 per district

(a certain amount to remain in the state treasury for our own building fund)

National To be determined – special donations are also welcomed

($221.00 presently)