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Life Insurance Open Enrollment: 09/01/2009
Town Hall Meeting: 09 /13/2009
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Mungaka Proverbs
By Ni Gahlia Gwangwa'a
Mon ngań yu' ntu' ma ni nda' ku mvi bo.
Find out the meaning in the next edition of Ba Sa' ko e?
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BCA-USA Life Insurance
As of September 1 2009 our group life insurance policy underwriter will remain The Hartford Life and Accident Insurance Company. Due to some of the difficulties and challenges encountered with the previous coverage amount, and payment from members we have made the following changes to this year's policy.
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Dear Members,
It has been a month since we came back from the convention. I hope everyone has fully recovered. A lot has already been said about the success of the convention and the great job the Dallas chapter did. I wish to once more thank the members of the Dallas Chapter and every member who worked hard in putting together a convention that is one for the ages - a fact that is also clearly reflected in the financial reports from the convention. This was the highest grossing convention ever and we thank the Dallas Chapter for a job well done. Details of the convention financials are also included in this maiden edition of our monthly newsletter. Please take time to review and if you have any questions, please contact the Financial Controller at financialcontroller@bca-usa.org. Looking forward, we [.....] Click here to continue reading Note from the President. | |
Over $21,000 Raised for Multipurpose Center
One Night of Glamour - BCA's premier fundraising dinner this year raised over $21,000 for the Multipurpose Center (MPC) - the highest ever amount of money raised for the project in one event. The event which took place on May 22 at the Blue Cypress Hotel in Arlington, TX was attended by BCA members, friends and supporters. Tickets for the event cost $92.00 dollars for early birds and $100 for the late bloomers. True to the theme of the evening, guest looked very glamorous and stylish.
"We are extremely proud of this achievement. It is such a significant contribution towards achieving our fundraising goals for the Mulitpurpose Center," said Ma Bridget Voma who is co-chair of the fundraising committee and president of BCA Dallas.
BCA President, Ni Julius Ndangam said he was extremely delighted with the amount of money raised. "This was the highest grossing convention ever,"said Ni Ndangam as he congratulated the Dallas chapter for a job well done.
Since its inception, the Friday night dinner has been the main source of funding for the MPC. In a bid to diversify its fundraising efforts, BCA's fundraising committee this year launched a capital campaign to help raise additional funds for the MPC. Committee co-chair Banji Fonjoe, says the fundraising committee will be spending a significant part of the year developing grant proposals for submission to prospect funders who can assist with funding for the MPC.
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Convention Recap
By Ma Lora Fogam, Public Relations Officer
The annual BCA-USA convention promotes the solidarity of Bali Nyonga people in the United States and abroad. The convention experience this year was every bit as great and as colorful as was anticipated to be. Truly unique and spectacular! Conventioneers are still raving about its magnitude. What was a four day weekend convention last year, evolved into a five-day affair this year, 2009. We are slowly but surely approaching a weeklong vacation of festivities to celebrate BCA-USA's commitment to celebrating and promoting our heritage out here while extending multiple helping hands to ensure that the impact of our might is felt back at home as well. This year BCA-USA celebrated it's ...[Click here to continue reading].
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All the Buzz about Dallas 2009
"A downright epic blockbuster of all conventions"
Ma Lora Fogam, NY
"To the Dallas group, I take off my hat to all of you -- you pulled it with dignity, pride and respect. We are grateful and thankful. God bless".
Ma Marie Fongwa, CA
"It was, in my view, and I have not attended many yet, the most exciting, convenient and satisfying convention ever attended. The extraordinary display of culinary expertise and variety far exceeded any event I have participated or partaken in for almost a decade. Dallas, your performance far outstripped your number. No one can argue that the success of the Dallas 2009 convention was a testimony of leadership, and chapter member commitment."
Ni Joseph Fomunung,TX
"Congratulations to the Dallas chapter for planning and executing one of the most memorable and awesome weekend for us. The convention was truly a blast! Dallas Chapter promised us a blast and we sure had more than that."
Ma Maggie Galega Yongho, MA
"The convention was nothing short of spectacular... the cultural evening was the common thread in the fabric of our lives, binding each and every one of us to the unique history, customs, and tradition of the Bali Chamba..simply put, it was a night to remember"
Ma Patience Fielding, CA
"In Texas, everything is BIG. This convention in Dallas, Texas was BIG, no, H U G E" Ni Ben Fokum, IL .
"Without doubt, the Dallas convention was a huge success in many respects, and I think the time has come for some sober reflection on how to sustain this positive momentum and energy that flowed from the Dallas come-together"
Ni Julius Fondong, MA
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Around the Country: Chapter Updates and Events
WASHINGTON NDAHTOD
Last Meeting
Date : June 5th 2009
Location: 4311 kinmount Road, Lanham MD 20706
Hosts: Ni Charlie Tamon, Ni Nyongkah Rolland,
Ma Nahbila Gethrude, Ni Dickson Gwanyama,
Ma Vicky Takam, Ma Nahbila Muma
Washington Ndahtod News:
Next Meeting
Date: July 3rd 2009 at 8:00PM
Location: Late Ni Tom Nchotu's residence
6714 Asset Drive
Landover Md 20785.
Hosts: Ni Daniel Feh Sema, Ma Sema Comfort,
Ni Njusam Christopher, Ni Doh Franklin, Ma Dinga Edith
Contact: Ni Charles Nteh, President Ni Charles Tamon (240)-602-3849
BCA-ATLANTA
Last meeting
Host: Ma Christie Aganifor
Date: June 27th 2009
Next meeting
Host: Ba Fogam Eric
Date: August 1st, 2009 .
Location: Savannah, GA
Contact: Ni Babila Tata, President Phone: (678)849-1174
NDAH NTOD ATLANTA
Last meeting
Host: Ni George Fongod
Date: June 7th, 2009
Location: 6700 rosewell road, Unit 28 D, Atlanta Ga 30328
Agenda: General Convention recap, Cultural lessons for kids
Next meeting
Host: Ma Godlove Fomuteh
Date: July 5th, 2009 @2:00PM
Address: N/A
Contact: Ni George Fongod, President
Phone: (404)520-4515
SAN JOSE
Last meeting
Host: Ni Dinga Nfon
Date: June 5th 2009
Address: 180 Rosecroft, #3 Campbell, CA 95008
Next meeting:
Host: Ma Wakuna Lima Gwanfogbe, Ni Dan Gwanfogbe,
Ma Miranda Njangte
Date: July 11th, 2009
Address: 50 Austin Ave, #111 Hayward, CA 94544 (Ni Dan's residence)
San Jose News:
Annual fundraising BBQ scheduled for August to raise funds for various local projects
Contact: Ba Mfonfu Paul, President Phone: (408)309-9686
HOUSTON
Next Meeting: July 18
Houston News: BCA Houston was invited to the Afoakom USA Annual
National Convention which took place in Houston on the
weekend of June 19- 20. BCA Houston showecased Bali Nyonga
culture by staging a memorable dance presentation which
impressed their hosts and wowed invited guests.
Now BCA Houston is the toast of the town with various groups
now seeking to have BCA Houston grace their event.
During the last meeting of BCA Houston, all the men were given a special pampering in honour of Father's Day. The special treatment included a hand washing ceremony and the receipt of special celebratory flowers.
Contact: Ma Valuma Tangeh, President Ni Joe Fomukong (281)732-8859
Announcement: Ma Justin Kah Fomukong and Ni Joe Fomukong
One Year Birthday & Christianing of Ni Joel Gima Fomukong who turns 1 on July 13th.
Celebrations are schedulled for Saturday July 25th
Church Service: St Anne Debeaupre Catholic Church,
2810 Link Rd, Houston, TX 77009-1131
Reception: 3991 FM 1960, West Houston, TX 77068
Contacts:
Ni Joe Fomukong (281)732-8859
Ma Justin Kah Fomukong (281)780-1226
DALLAS
Next meeting:
Date: July 11th, 2009
Host: Ma Lesline Folabit
Dallas News:
- The last BCA Dallas meeting discussed the recent BCA convention and balanced the books.
- The chapter is planning a kids day out to San Antonio soon.
Contact: Ma Lesline Folabit Email: lnabs@yahoo.com
GREATER KANSAS CITY
Next Meeting:
Date: July 11th, 2009
Host: Ni Sama Fomusoh
Address: 12919 Winchester Avenue, Grandview, MO 64030
Greater Kansas City News
- The association is planning a fundraising garage sale for some time this summer.
- Ba Willi Fomban who is visiting from Cameroon, attended the last meeting.
- There are also plans for a kids program
- Greater Kansas City Members Ni Stephen Doh and Ni George Tita were recently bereaved. Their sister Ma Dorothy Nabum passed away in Bali.
Contact: Ni Sama Formusoh, President
Phone: (913)522-2334
BALTIMORE
Last meeting
Host: Ni Emmanuel Nyasa
Date: June 20th.
Next Meeting
Date: July 18th, 2009
Location: 6315 magdolena rd, Rosedale MD 21237
If you are around the Baltimore/DC metro area around this time, do not hesitate to come join us in this extra-ordinary meeting.
Contact: Ni Valentine Tita, President.
Phone: (443) 985-1781
OKLAHOMA CITY
Last meeting:
Host: Ni Simpson Gwanyama
Date: June 20th, 2009
Discussions: Convention Recap
members were motivated to be more active by the performance of some up their members in the cultural evening activities during the convention.
Looking forward to summer picnic next month
Next Meeting: Day at the park.
Date: July 18th
Location: Edmond Park
Activity: BBQ and general entertainment for and by members.
A member's appreciation day of sorts.
Contact: Ma Dora Fomunung, President
Phone: (405)314-0243
NEW ENGLAND
Last Meeting
Date: June 5th 2009
New England News:
Next Meeting
Date: July 11th, 2009
Host: The Fokums
Address: Pending
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Last Meeting
Date: June 27th 2009
Location: 15623 Birchrun Ter Laurel MD,20707
Highlights: Dates for the collection of dues, financial report, new
registration
Next Meeting:
Date: July 25th
Host: Ni Babila Ketcha
Venue: 15623 Birchrun Ter Laurel MD,20707
Contact: Ni Gabby Njinimbot, President Phone: (240) 602-5229 Email: gabbysr65@yahoo.com
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Hatches, Matches and Dispatches
Death Announcements
- Ba Dohkea L Dohnji of Tikali Quarter, Bali Nyonga - Father of Godswill Gadinga, of Virginia.
- Ma Dorothy Nahbum of Ntafoang, Bali Nyonga - Sister to Ni Steve Doh of Kansas city.
Christening and Birthday Celebrations - Ni Joel Gima
Fomukong (turns 1 on July 13th, 2009)
Birthday Party & Christening - Saturday July 25th, 2009
Church Service: St Anne Debeaupre Catholic
Church,
2810 Link Rd, Houston, TX
77009-1131
Reception: 3991 FM 1960, West Houston, TX
77068
Contacts:
Ni Joe Fomukong
(281)732-8859
Ma Justin Kah Fomukong
(281)780-1226
You are all cordially invited
- Ni Jayden Samkia (turned
1 on June 11th,
2009)
Birthday Celebration schedulled for July 4th, 2009
in Seattle, WA.
Address:
2211 S Star Lake RD, #25-204
Federal Way, WA 98003
Contact:
Ma Nicoline Lomah (253 ) 555-1212
Everyone is invited.
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Just Visiting
Mr. & Mrs Ntali of Ngiam Quarters, Bali Nyonga are visiting Washington DC.
Ba Willi Fomban, from Bali Nyonga is visiting Kansas City.
Who is visiting us from home or elsewhere? A great chance to get in touch and network with visiting friends and family. Send us your news.
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