401Thursday, April 1, 2004

10:30 AM-12:00 PMConvention Center:R03
NHFA: Seventh Annual Charles D. Henry Assembly
An assembly devoted to the celebration of the life of Charles D. Henry, one of our most revered pioneers. Professional Legacy in Action: Lessons Learned Speaker: Harold Hunter, New Orleans, Louisiana. Mr. Hunter was the first Black basketball player to sign a contract with an NBA team – The Washington Capitals, 1950. He was the protégé of the late, great John B. McClendon, Jr. There are many lessons to learn from legendary persons both past and present. The past is indeed prologue to the present and future. Our veteran professionals provided and continue to provide insight and dynamic direction through their professional and personal experiences, emotions and lessons learned. This session is devoted to conversing with one of our veteran professionals who has made important choices in his life and has embarked on journeys that have had large consequences for him and others. My Most Memorable Professional Experience with C. D. Henry Speaker: Melvin Evans, Jackson State University, Jackson, Mississippi Tribute to Lost Leaders Presenter: Charlotte Brown, Norfolk State University, Norfolk, Virginia Awards: National Health and Fitness Association Bob Kirk Award for Excellence Presenter: Lucias Mitchell, Norfolk State University, Norfolk, Virginia National Health and Fitness Association Young Professionals Award Presenter: Bonnie Pendleton, Ann Arbor Michigan.
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Presiders: Walter Owens, Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL; and Lynnette Young Overby, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI

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