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In 2004, Sister Leslie A. Rogers (Mt. Bethel Baptist) succeeded Bro. Williams as president. She is a capable, faithful and inspiring leader, and was re-elected as President in 2005 and 2006. She has held several offices in the local, regional, and national. She served as the Young Adult Assistant Eastern Regional Director and National Arts and Crafts Chairperson. Under her leadership, the ICUA of Washington, DC and Vicinity, Inc., joined in with the Literacy Volunteers of the National Capital Area to provide volunteer services to adults experiencing problems in literary and day-to-day activities. This has proven to be a most rewarding experience to the recipients as well as the volunteers.

In February 2006, we bid farewell to one of the department’s most faithful members Sis. Bernadette Smith (Mt. Bethel Baptist). She was a tremendously dedicated member and was best known for her delectable cooking and her ability to design and create beautiful, artistic crafts. We will miss her greatly, but her memory will live on in our hearts forever.

In January 2009, a charge was made to reactivate the Young Adult Department and Dimitri Harris accepted the challenge. He heard the call and took an attitude of “Yes, we can”. In March 2010, Dimitri took another challenge and accepted the position of Young Adult Assistant Eastern Regional Director.

The Young Adult Department is now active in all levels – local, regional, and national. Their motto is: “Doing great things for the Lord, promoting a spirit of fellowship and unity among ushers bridging the gap between the Junior and Senior Departments.”

In January 2013, after being elected in December 2012, Sister Christie C. Cooper, of Miles Memorial CME Church, was installed as President of the Young Adult Department. She accepted the position with great excitement and expectation for the Department. She chose the theme for her tenure as “Transforming Christian Service through Commitment, Leadership and Unity” using the supporting scripture of Romans 12:2. The Department is well on the move to meet the various goals she has set.

In 2014 President Cooper continued to lead her team by using the same “Transforming Christian Service through Commitment, Leadership and Unity and the department has met the goals that she set, such as: Led a forum discussion for the Hemingway Memorial A.M.E. Usher's Workshop; Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure; Completed a Book Drive for donation to Academy of Hope; Gospel Extravaganza Program; YAD Team won first place at the NUCUAA Convention in Indianapolis, IN and held a T-shirt Fundraiser.

Currently, Karisse Carmack of Mt. Carmel Baptist Church is the Young Adult President. She has worn several hats since joining the ICUA’s Young Adult Department in Summer 2009, having started out as the Financial Secretary before 61