Past Convention Themes “A-PLUS at the Charter Oak... A Symbol of Spiritual Strength and Love” 2009 Hartford, Connecticut  “People + Purpose + Passion = Pathway to Performance” 2008 Phoenix/Mesa, Arizona “Achieving our Purpose through a Legacy of Unity and Strength” 2007 Dallas, Texas “Investment Yields Success” 2006 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania “I’ll See You At The Top” 2005 New Orleans, Louisiana “Remembering The Past - Embracing The Future” 2004 St Louis, Missouri 2003 - No convention held "United We Stand - Keeping Our Focus" 2002 Secaucus, New Jersey "Achieving Success Through Unity" 2001 Los Angeles, California "21st Century Leadership, Building on our Legacy" 2000 Baltimore, Maryland "The African American Experience: Feel the Magic, Past, Present and Future" 1999 Birmingham, Alabama "Stars Striving for Excellence Through Diversity" 1998 St. Louis, Missouri "Building Strength Through Unity" 1997 Newark, New Jersey "Moving Forward Together" 1996 Las Vegas, Nevada "I Believe -- Vision Creates Reality" 1995 Arlington, Virginia "The Legacy -- Lest we Forget" 1994 Dallas, Texas "Preparation Meets Opportunity" 1993 St. Louis, Missouri "Five Years of Quality Service by Quality People" 1992 Newark, New Jersey "Mentoring to be the Best - Reaching for the Stars" 1991 Los Angeles, California "Catch the Spirit" 1990 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania "Each One -- Teach One" 1989 Atlanta, Georgia "Touch Somebody's Life" 1988 Chicago, Illinois