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2009 Lela Festival
Dec 27th - Dec 30th
Special
invitations from HRH Doh Ganyonga III for pre-festivities reception at
the palace on Dec 28th and 29th are now available. If you will be in
Bali in December and plan to attend the Lela festivities, contact Ni
Julius Ndangam at (816)721-4269 to obtain your special invitation
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PROJECTS COMMITTEE
welcomes three new members
Ni Mike Njambed
Ni Jella Kaspa
Ni Simpson Gwanyama
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Mungaka Corner
By Ni Gahlia
Gwangwa'a
Answer to September's proverb:Fufod ni ndo' ni ntsu mbuñ
Le bo ñga: Nu yi mun ye ndu wu a, a tum bo ni ntsu mun
That is: You have many people who support or defend your cause.
Tsu Nnanna i mfi
This Month's Proverb
Mbin ka ngo konni, konni bo ndza i ntam ma
mu'
Make sure to regularly check out Ni Gahlia's Mungaka corner in the new redesigned BCA-USA website coming up soon!
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NGUMBA AND VOMA AS PART OF BALI-NYONGA
CULTURE
By Dr Gahlia Gwangwa'a
Voma is a cult society and its role is defined
by the Fon and the Voma elders. Their access to Voma Cult is by hereditary.
Voma has two main responsibilities or modus operandi. Voma members under the
leadership of Gwanvoma supervise and ensure the sustenance of the traditional spiritual
wellness of Bali-Nyonga.
Voma protects Bali-Nyonga from evil spirits and/or
some other diabolic acts that may hatch or brew in/or around Bali-Nyonga. If there are vibes of their presence, or not
they, Voma will still cleanse Bali-Nyonga boundaries with their traditional
supernatural powers every year.
More coming up in the new BCA-USA redesigned website!!!
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BCA USA Launches Back to School Grants and Sponsorships
BCA - USA this month announced the disbursement of close to
$15.000USD (7.5million CFA) to advance primary and secondary education in
Bali Sub Division. The official launch took place at a colourful ceremony
organized at the Bali Grandstand by BCA-USA development partner Nkumu Fed
Fed and attended by hundreds of pupils, students, educators, dignitaries and the
public.
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New BCA Chapter takes off in the Carolinas
By Eva Caspa
With
the rising number of Bali indigenes taking up residence in both North and South
Carolina, Bali Chamba citizens in the Carolinas recently came together to form
a BCA USA Chapter. The chapter's formation comes after several years of Bali
residents of both states joining up with the Atlanta chapter. The
chapter currently has over twenty registered members...
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Oklahoma City Ndahkum Elects New Executive
By Ni Emmanuel Babila
 On October 17th 2009, BCA- Oklahoma organized an election to select a new executives for the association. It was a well contested, transparent, free and fair election done through secret balloting. No election Irregularities were reported to the Electoral Commission.
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CHAPTER SPOTLIGHT: THE CAROLINAS CHAPTER
From the Awards Committee
For most BCA USA members,
the thought of starting a chapter where none exists is quite overwhelming. The
main concern and fear being that the group may not have enough members to start a
chapter. The Carolinas Chapter should serve as an inspiration. Even though only nine
prospective members met at the very first meeting in
April of this year, they didn't lose sight of the long term vision. They knew
it would be a rough road to travel but they held on. By developing and
implementing a strategic plan to increase awareness about the chapter in the
region, membership has grown steadily over the summer months.
The Awards Committee will like to recognize The Carolinas Chapter for their
determination to start a new chapter, their commitment to set the pace, and
their unwavering support and dedication to the BCA USA goals and vision. The
birth of a new chapter signifies growth within the national association. The
committee welcomes the creation of the new chapter and congratulates its
pioneer executive for taking on the leadership of the young chapter. For
standing strong despite uncertainties and for holding on even when all seemed
hopeless, we proudly recognize their determination and dedication and hope that
it will inspire the formation of other chapters. Even when the prospect of
creating a chapter seems farfetched, take the challenge today and start a
chapter where none exists.
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BCA-USA ALMANAC
From the Publications Committee
The publications committee is
soon going to the printing press for the bca-usa almanac. We have
compiled pictures (most of them having to do with historical sites in
Bali); we need a few more pictures that are representative of us enough
in terms of our traditional outfits, our dance(s) etc. We have a pool
of pictures, and will love to draw from an even larger pool in a bit to find
the very best that we have in our repertoires as individuals and as a
group. To this end, we encourage you send us picture(s) you have that capture(s ) any
segment of our association (be it a ndahkum, a committee like the
culture committee or an executive of any ndahkum, or one that captures
an engaging mood during one of our convention's cultural
evening tunes. Please send them to us as soon as you can.
Please send
to publications@bca-usa.org.
Thank you in advance,
Ni Victor Gomia
Chair of Publications Committee.
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Around the Country: Chapter Updates and News
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BCA - Atlanta
Next meeting
Host: Ni Joseph Njinimbam
Date:: Nov 21st 2009
Address: 217 River Walk Dr. Simpsonville, SC 29681
This is a joint meeting with The Carolina Chapter
Contact: Ni Babila Tata, President
Phone: (678)849-1174
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BCA - The Carolinas
Next meeting
Host: Ni Joseph Njinimbam
Date:: Nov 21st 2009
Address: 217 River Walk Dr. Simpsonville, SC 29681
This is a joint meeting with The Atlanta Chapter
Contact: Ni Joseph Njinimbam, President
Phone: (864.297.4779)
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Washington Ndahtod
Next Meeting:
Date: Friday November 6 2009
Location: 4311 Kinmount Dr, Lanham, MD 20706
Hosts: Ba Tahkum(Ni Charlie Nteh), Ni Tita Captain, Ma Eli Galega, Ma Prudence Ntungwen, and Ma Gladys Gwananji.
Contact: Ni Charles Nteh, President
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Washington BNCA
Next Meeting:
Date: Saturday November 28 2009
Hosts: Ma T Gwanfogbe, Ba Okon, and Ni Dohkiah Godswill
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San Jose Ndahkum
The last meeting was hosted by the Gwandiku. It gave the group an opportunity to join in the celebration of Baby Dinga Gwandiku's first birthday party.
Next Meeting
Date: Saturday November 14th, 2009
Host: Pam Sona
Venue: 334 Otono Court San Jose CA 95111
Time: 6pm prompt
Key Agenda Items:
- Nomination of potential candidates for December elections
- Setting deadline completion of the sewing of the new BCA Norcal Uniform
- Selecting a date for the lunch of the new Uniform.
San Jose and Bay Area News
- Two members of the BCA - Norcal Chapter Nubia Kabba and Patricia Kakunted tied the knot of Marriage during an exquisite ceremony in San Jose and Palo Alto California on October 17th, 2009. BCA Norcal is proud to see such beautiful unions amongst its members. Congratulations to Ni Nubia and Ma Patricia! |
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Washington Ndah Nchunyin
Next Meeting
Date: November 28 2009
Host: Ba Sam Alex Ngati.
Location: 15623 Birch Run Ter, Laurel, MD 20707
Contact: Ni Gabby Njinimbot, President
Phone: (240) 602-5229
Email: gabbysr65@yahoo.com
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BCA- Dallas
Next meeting
Date: Nov 14th 2009
Host: Ma Lilian Tima
Announcement: Ma Lilian is having a born house the same day of the meeting
Contact: Ma Lesline Folabit
Email: Ma Lesline (lnabs@yahoo.com)
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Greater Kansas City
Next Meeting:
Host: Ni Stephen Doh
Date: Nov 14th 2009
Address:10417 E 43rd Str. Apt 131 Kansas City, MO 64133
Kansas City News
Chapter Members will be officially visiting Baby Kenna Kamagha Doh
Contact: Ni Sama Formusoh, President
Phone: (913)522-2334
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Oklahoma City
Next Meeting
Hosts: Ni Simpson Gwanyama
Date: Saturday 21 November 2009
Time: 9PM CST
Location: 5900 Yale dr, OKC, OK, 73162
Contact: Ni Simpson Gwanyama
Phone:
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Oklahoma City Ndah Nchunyin
Next Meeting:
Date: November 21, 2009
Host: Ba Tita Mohkumi Moses
Address: 512 NW 157th st, Edmond, Ok, 73013
Time: 4pm.
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BCA- Houston
Next Meeting:
Host: Ni Chris and ma Bertha Stadone
Date: Nov 14th 2009
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Hatches, Matches and Dispatches
Wedding Bells
Nubia Kabba and Patricia Kakunted tied the knot of Marriage during an exquisite ceremony in San Jose and Palo Alto California on October 17th, 2009
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