William H. Davis Honor Club

From 1920-1940 William H. Davis served as the second National President.  President Davis, an honest, sincere and courageous man, hailed from the District of Columbia. The leadership of this untiring Christian was unquestionable since he was a man consecrated to duty.  He was a statesman and leader as indicated by his 20 year term as President.

President Davis believed in giving flowers to a deserving person while the person could still smell them.  To perpetuate the name of President Davis and his belief, Sis Alma C. Hawkins, Past President of the District of Columbia, proposed that a commitee be formed to organize the "William H. Davis Honor Club".  In July 1952, the proposal was accepted at the 33rd National Convention in Chicago, Illinois and Sis. Hawkins was appointed Chairperson.

Realizing that many ushers all over the country had made outstanding contributions to the growth of the National body, the committee decided to honor and recognize ushers who had served the National organization for 15 years.  Each honoree received a pin and in 1953 the Medal of Honor was added.  The medal is engraved "William H. Davis Medal of Honor".  Since then, the William H. Davis Medal of Honor has been presented to an outstanding usher at the National Convention who has made the greatest contribution to the growth of the National over a period of years or during the year.  Bro. Richard Dandridge of Washington, DC received the first Medal of Honor in 1953.  Each state can submit a name with a written statement about the contribution made by the applicant.  The committee uses a point system (minimum of 200 points) in making the selection for this noteworthy recognition and honor.

The William H. Davis Honor Club remains a symbol of President Davis' great leadership.