FOLICAM Board In A Coverup To Protect Henrique Wilson

FOLICAM Board and its Chairman Joseph Harris have no moral fortitude to do what is right. The board of Folicam is comprised of a bunch of liers and loud mouth talking bandits with no respect for the rule of law and efforts to demonstrate prudence.

FOLICAM board is harboring and protecting an alleged criminal who has allegedly stolen thousands of dollars from the African Assistance Center in Lowell, Massachusetts. Henrique Wilson has refused to attend a recent board meeting to discuss his alleged theft at the African Center. Yet the board has found no reason to act in spite of evidence presented to authenticate Wilson's embezzlement. What evidence does the board need when members have been presented with the facts and copies of bank statements and cancelled cheques to prove Wilson is allegedly involved in this crime. Folicam Board is in involved in a cover up to protect Wilson.

The board has said the crime allegedly committed has nothing to do with Folicam. However, the board has affixed blinders on itself not to realize that Wilson as President of Folicam has brought shame and disgrace upon the office of the presidency of the larger Liberian Community in Massachusetts. Folicam Board has said it would not act until the African Center has taken action against Wilson for the alleged crime in the midst of evidence that he allegedly stole thousands of dollars reigning disgrace upon the community. Folicam board is embarrassing.

Stay tune.

Henrique, You Must Step Down Now!

Henrique, take the honorable step and resign your positions; do it now to save yourself from further embarrassment.
We all know times are hard, but it is wrong to eat other people's money without asking. Your hands were caught in the cookies
jar this time, buddy. You have allegedly been doing this kind of thing for a long time.

Just step down and move on with your life; this is a gentleman's advice for you. You can try finding other avenues to apply your craft,
but certainly not in our community.
Tarpehdoe
617-913-9425

Liberia Past and Present

http://www.liberiapastandpresent.org/index.html

William Landford Says...

Re: FW: Henrique Wilson signs checks to himself
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This is a crime we will not tolerate in community. I as a member of the community may file a law suit .

Henrique Wilson Must Resign Now! He Must Leave The Presidency of FOLICAM

Henrique Boye Wilson, President of the Federation of Liberian Community Association of Massachusetts (FOLICAM) must resign his position as President of FOLICAM now!
I would like to remind you that when one of us is given an opportunity to serve our people in the Diaspora and at home, we are put in positions of trust; if this trust is discounted, betrayed, misused or abused; no matter who engages in such act, that person must take responsibilities of his actions. I have in my possession copies of the bank statements indicating canceled cheques from the bank account of the African Assistance Center in Lowell, Massachusetts that Henrique had written to himself within 60 days totaling $2,220. Henrique claimed the money was moved to an account with another bank, but that bank he spoke off does not have a name and the account not owned by the African Center.

In a discussion with a volunteer of the African Assistance Center, the following statement was made of Henrique Wilson: "Well he's the Board chair of the African Assistance Center in Lowell. He later appointed himself as Acting Executive Director of the Center. Barely a month later, he issued 2 checks to himself totaling $720.00.This happened in April. In May, he issued another check payable to cash in the amount of $1,500.00 this he later en cashed. He has virtually broken the place down." A position of trust, Henrique has not yet accounted for the money or made restitution. Some of the Center's employees have not received their weekly salaries and threatening law suit against Henrique and the Center.

I am the immediate past president of FOLICAM and it behooves me to expose any alleged criminal act(s) in our community. There are some who would rather sweep acts unbecoming of public officials in our communities under the rug to avoid embarrassment to the person and his family. When anyone refuses to do the right thing especially when an alleged crime has been committed, that person in essence would be condoning a criminal act. Wilson has to resign his positions with FOLICAM and the African Assistance Center, and charges be brought against him to prove his innocence.

Tarpehdoe
617-913-9425

REV. HENRIQUE WILSON, ULAA BOARD MEMBER AND PRESIDENT OF FOLICAM IN A FINANCIAL SCANDAL

Firstly we would like to introduce ourselves; FREE MINDS OF MASSACHUSETTS, (FREMIMA group) we are an intellectual body comprising of different individuals, we subscribe to intellectualism and non-violence approach to resolving differences. We encourage discussion on global issues affecting the global community, we more like discuss economic, political, social and law issues. Our membership is open to people of like minds and who share our views and aspirations on issues affecting our community. We are located in Massachusetts, the land of the spirit. Our membership composition comprises students, and non-student, Liberian and non-Liberian, male and female. We can be seen on campuses and places located in Massachusetts, we do encourage membership from individuals outside of Massachusetts.

WE HAVE LEARNED THAT MR. REV. HENRIQUE WILSON, PRESIDENT OF FOLICAM AND MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF ULAA , MEMBER OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF ULAA, CHAIRMAN OF THE AFRICAN ASSISTANCE CENTER OF LOWELL AND SELF MADE ACTING EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE AFRICAN CENTER OF LOWELL HAD ISSUED TWO (2) CHECKS TO HIMSELF TOTALING THE SUM OF $720.00 IN THE MONTH OF APRIL 2008, LATER IN THE MONTH OF MAY OF 2008 THE BROTHER ISSUED ANOTHER CHECK PAYABLE TO CASH IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,500.00 WHICH HE LATER EN-CASHED.

FELLOW LIBERIANS WE HAVE ALSO LEARN THAT THIS BROTHER HAS BROKEN DOWN THE AFRICAN ASSISTANCE CENTER, HE HAS DEPLETED THE ACCOUNT OF THE ORGANIZATION.

WE ARE CALLING ON ALL LIBERIANS IN LOWELL TO DON'T SIT AND ALLOW THIS TYPE OF SITUATION TO OCCUR, WE HAVE ALSO LEARN THAT THE LIBERIAN ASSOCIATION IN LOWELL DOES NOT WANT TO GET INVOLVE. IF THIS ACCUSATION IS TRUE ,WE CALLING ON THE LEADERSHIP OF LIBERIAN COMMUNITY TO BE PROACTIVE IN RESOLVING THE SITUATION. WE ARE ALSO CALLING ON THE LEADERSHIP OF THE BOARD OF FOLICAM AND ULAA TO INTERVENE AND HAVE THE SITUATION BROUGHT UNDER CONTROL.

WE UNDERSTAND REV. WILSON IS A STRONG SUPPORTER OF MR. ANTHONY KESSELY, WE ARE ALSO CALLING ON MR. KESSELY TO TALK TO HIS MAN AND SEE IF HE CAN HELP WITH THE SITUATION. THE AFRICAN ASSISTANCE CENTER IS COMPLETELY BROKE, SHE CAN NOT PAY HER BILLS NOT TO MENTION THE FEW STAFF THAT ARE WORKING HARD TO KEEP THE CENTER RUNNING.

WE HAVE LEARN ALSO THAT ONE OF THE STAFF IS DETERMINE TO TAKE THE AFRICAN ASSISTANCE CENTER TO COURT TO GET PAY.

WE HOPE THAT LIBERIANS WILL SEE REASON TO INTERVENE SO THE ISSUE CAN BE RESOLVE.

FOLICAM Board Resolution (#2007-0003)

Board of Directors
Federation of Liberian Community Association of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
(FoLiCAM)


Resolution (#2007-0003)

Whereas, we the duly elected members of the Board of Directors of the Federation of Liberian Community Association of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts (FoLiCAM), constituting the required simple majority as stipulated in Article XIII, Section 8 of the constitution, convening at 24 Waterford Street, in the city of Lowell, state of Massachusetts, on this 3rd day of June in the year of Our Lord 2007, do hereby resolved
And ascribe to the following:

1. That the panel of names including Mrs. Georgia Tiah, Ms. Delores Adighbe, Miss Dekontee Brown, Mr. David Morris, Mr. George Gailor, and Dr. Sam Beh; constituted by the President of Folicam and presented to this Honorable Body to form part of the election commission of Folicam has been conform and commissioned and is here by declared the official election commission for Folicam.

2. That said Election Commission is hereby empowered by the Board to elect a corps of officers from within its members to administer the affairs of the commission.

3. That, for the purpose of free and fair election the commission will be an autonomous body with no influence from administration whatsoever and will work strictly in line with the constitution.


SIGN BY DULY ELECTED MEMBERS OF THE BOARD PRESENT AND LISTED IN ALPHABETICAL:

Mrs. Deddeh Pettiquoi
Mr. G. Orlando Richards
Mr. Henrique Wilson
Mr. Joseph Harris


NOTE: Ms. Jackie Moore…..bereaved
Mr Benjamin Saywon…..nonattendance without excuse

Violation of FOLICAM Election Guidelines

The Chairman:
Board of FOLICAM
Boston, Massachusetts

December 3, 2007

Violation of Election guidelines
Dear Mr. Chairman:

Herein attached is a complained received from some members of our community during our December 2, 2007 general meeting, and it was unanimously agreed by the body that this serve as a formal complaint from the Worcester chapter. Also, the community requests that the election results be nullified and a new election be planned for the following reasons:

Gross violations of the just ended November 11, 2007
FOLICAM Election held in Worcester, Massachusetts.

We believe that the Election was held in exclusive secrecy, as compared to the last election held, and in keeping with election laws and guidelines, there was publicity of election activities at the last election in our community. But contrary to the guideline of this recently held election there was no material of election activities circulated in our community (Worcester).

The abrupt change in the venue of the polling station was very unfair, unconstitutional and a gross violation of universal election procedures. If there should be a change of venue of a polling station, there should be adequate information with respect to the change circulated or dissimilated in the community promptly thereby giving the community members adequate time to adjust to the change of venue. The decision to cast a ballot or vote on that day was not life threatening. We, as a community, could have decided on another day or time to equally give the community members fair chance to participate. Anything to the contrary is construed as a denial of our suffrage and a violation of the election guidelines and law.

A Polling station can not and should not be someone’s private business place or home. It should be a neutral venue (Church, School or Community Hall) for the community (Worcester). We believed that no one in our community should cast his or her ballot under duress or threat from another person or denied them their right to participate in an electoral process. If this gone election were properly planned, there could have been adequate time to arrange for more than two or three public places to serve as a polling station. The idea of selecting a private home or business center is a manipulation of the electoral process and an attempt to deny others their right to a free and fair election. The idea of a private business center serving as polling station eliminated other individuals that had problems with the owner of the private business place thus denying those individual their right to a free and fair election. The owner of the business place has all rights to allow who ever he/she wants at his/her place of business.

Per our community election’s guidelines, community members that are interested in participating in community voting should have pay his/her due and be current with his/her due to the community at the given time before that individual (s) cast a ballot. The community leadership would then prepare a clearance list of individuals qualified. This gone election was not the case, the election commissioners allowed everyone to participate in the process with no regards to our community election guideline, this is another gross violation. The community was informed of this through the President of Worcester chapter that there were individuals that participated who shouldn't have. Candidates from the community contesting position should be current with their financial standing.

The members of the community did not have no clue of those Liberians that were running for the various elected positions of Folicam.


Due to the above mentioned, we are of the opinion that the Election of November 11, 2007 organized by the election commission of FOLICAM chaired by Mr. Dr. Sam Beh was poorly planned. Therefore, sir, we will request that the result of the election be nullified, and a properly planned one be organized at an agreed and acceptable time with the consent of the various chapters. We would also recommend that the Administration of FOLICAM, and the BOARD of FOLICAM be informed of our decision and all necessary steps be taken.

Sincerely Yours,
Anthony D. Fannoh Jr.
President (Liberian Association of Worcester, MA.)

Is FOLICAM General Assembly Cancelled

Hi Samuel,
Thanks for including me on this matter. Your communication really confirms that some of us are poor planners. I agreed that this event should be cancel. Hope this will be a lesson for the next administration. I look forward to working with you and the rest of the elected officers in order to fulfill the organization's mission. May God bless us to be effective leaders.
Regards,
Christine
PS: My name is spell CHRISTINE

Celebration of Life for the late John M. Prall, Jr.

Mrs. Velecia Prall-Major, a staunch member of the Liberian Community of Massachusetts, and wife of the Hon. Augustus Majors, former President of the Liberian Community of Massachusetts, and current Deputy Director of GSA, Liberia has lost her brother.

JOHN M PRALL, JR
(July 31, 1967 - September 29, 2007)

The Prall, Mitchell, and Gueh families deeply regret to announce the home-going of JOHN M PRALL, JR. of Trenton, New Jersey. This sad event occurred on Saturday, September 29, 2007 at Temple University Hospital, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania from complication of burns he sustained after a home fire accident in Trenton, NJ.
The late John M Prall, Jr. leaves to celebrate and cherish his memory his four (4) loving children – Maconjee A. Taylor (Miss Pee), John M. Prall, III (Butterman), Tobias Prall, and Yeato Prall; his parents – former Assistant Minister of Health and Vital Statistics RL, Hon. John M. Prall, Sr. (Nettie David-Prall) and Mrs. Anna Mitchell-Prall; his siblings –Velecia Prall-Major, Adam N. Prall, Yeato G. Prall, Tormu E. Prall, Korlu S. D. Prall and Jallah B. Prall; Aunts; Josephine Richards, Melvina Nagbe, Florida Keweekh, Uncle Bishop Bennett Warner, Nephews, Nieces, Several Cousins including Jerry K. Prall, Kebeh Prall, Beyan G. Kesselly, Tarnue Gbalawa, Reverend John Jallah, and Reverend Daniel G Gueh and Mother Musu E. Gueh and a host of other relatives, friends, and associates in the United States of America and Liberia, West Africa.


Wake-Keeping
Friday, October 19, 2007 at 7:00 PM
The African United Methodist Church
1201 Greenwood Avenue
Trenton, NJ 08609


Funeral Services
Saturday, October 20, 2007 at 9:00 AM
The African United Methodist Church
1201 Greenwood Avenue
Trenton, NJ 08609
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Internment
Colonial Memorial Park
3039 South Broad Street
Hamilton, NJ. 08610

For further Information, Please contact:
Mr. & Mrs. John M. Prall, Sr. @ 484-494-7919 (H) / 610-809-2794
Mrs. Anna Mitchell-Prall @ 609-396-9551
Rev. Dr. & Mrs. Daniel G Gueh @ 609-980-1447
Mrs. Velecia J Prall-Major @ 508-583-5557 {H}/508-208-4395 {C}
Mr. Beyan G Kesselly @ 302-369-3454 {H} / 215-704-1606 {C}
Mr. Tarnue Gbalawa @ 609-516-0682 {C}

Mrs. Deddeh Pettigui, FOLICAM Board Member representing Worcester signed the MOU on behalf of President Anthony Fannoh

President Fannoh was present for the peace meeting but left prior to the signing as he was late for another engagement.

On September 1, 2007 President Nyenpan Tarpehdoe of FOLICAM and Chairman Joseph Harris along with FOLICAM Chapter leaders pledged their cooperations

President Tarpehdoe, and Chairman Harris at table signing MOU flanked by chapter leaders. From left to right: Hon. Benjamin Saywahn, Vice Chairman of Folicam Board from Worcester; Mrs. Yvonne Kamara, President of ALMV; Mrs Pettiqui, FOLICAM Board Member from Worcester; Mrs. Georgia Selli, Executive Vice President of ULAA; Mr. Emmanuel Wettee, President of ULAA; and Mr. Samuel Tiah, President of Metro Boston.
Signing the peace document.
Shaking hands after the signing ceremony. Looking on is Dr. Beh, Chairm of FOLICAM Election Commission.
Also signing are ULAA President and Vice President, Emmanuel Wettee and Georgia Selli respectively.
ALMV President Mrs. Yvonne Kamara, and Metro Boston President Samuel Tiah signed the MOU for their respective communities.

ULAA 33rd. National General Assembly September 21-23, 2007 In Providence, RI

National Administration
UNION OF LIBERIAN ASSOCIATIONS IN THE AMERICAS (ULAA)

National Headquarters:
1200 G Street NW, Suite 800 ~ WASHINGTON, DC 20005 ~ Tel.: (202) 434-8999
www.ulaaliberia.net
Office of the National General Secretary
2057 Walden Ct.
Bryans Road, MD. 20616
Tel.: (301) 728-1210 ● Fax: (301) 283-4163 ●Email: izawolo@aol.com; gensec@ulaa.org

August 27, 2007

Distinguished Ladies & Gentlemen:

I bring you greetings from the President and members of the National Administration. Hardly is it believable that a year has elapsed since we converged at the last National Conference. With no power to ignore the events and time which have landed us to this joyous end, we are pleased to inform you that the Annual National Conference will be held September 21-23, 2007 in Providence, Rhode Island. This years Conference, which is the 33rd sitting of the General Assembly, will convene under the theme: “Partnership for Sustainable Peace and Development in Liberia”.

As you may be aware, at this year’s Conference the National Board of Directors will elect a new Corp of Officers. In this direction, the National Administration wishes to express its commitment to upholding the laws of the Union regarding the participation in elections. Accordingly, all chapters are emboldened to make full payment of dues ($250.00 per annum) and other payments owed. Failure to make payments on dues will lead to disbarment of Chapters form voting. Additionally, consistent with the pledge of this Administration to the realization of permanent residency for our people presently on the Temporary Protective Status (TPS), there will be a Special Fund Raising program. Also, in keeping with tradition, there will be a Queen Contest to replace the reigning Miss ULAA, Ms. Jacqueline Acqui. In this regards, Chapters are asked to submit the names of their respective contestant to the Chairperson of the Conference Committee, Mrs. Danlette Norris, no later than September 10, 2007. It is pleasing to add that in furtherance of the Administration policy to matching advocacy with services several workshops will be held. Among these workshops are: Health Awareness and Screening, Investment, Institutional Development and Immigration.

In order to ensure broader participation, the National Administration has agreed to set the conference fees at $50.00 (sitting fees at $25.00 & Dinner/Ball $25.00). Also, to make your stay in Providence, Rhode Island pleasant and rewarding, the National Conference Committee has identified several hotels and a car rental agency. A listing of these hotels and other pertinent information are attached.

With anxiety to meet and together with you plot the course of our cherished, noble and great institution,

We remain,

Isaac Saye Zawolo, Jr.
National General Secretary

2007 New England International Sports Tournament in Conjunction with Folicam

Worcester, Sunday, August 19, 2007: Philadelphia defeated Minnesota 3 to 1 today in the finals of the 2007 New England International Sports Tournament in conjunction with the Federation of Liberian Community Associations of Massachusetts Sports Department. More updates later.

Hon. Benjamin Saywahn, Vice Chairman of FOLICAM Board married beautiful Eva Kah on July 28, 2007

Beatrice E. Stubblefield-Bowen is Deceased

The Bowen, Stubblefield, & Kennedy families announces with sadness the

passing away of Beatrice E. Stubblefield-Bowen on July 11, 2007 at Mass General Hospital in Boston, MA.

Auntie Bea was born on August 30, 1920 in Monrovia, Liberia.

She is predeceased by her husband Col. William B. Bowen, her sons

William B. Bowen II, James A. Bowen, Nathaniel A. Bowen, & her

daughter Maketta Bowen.

She is survived by her sister Oretha Reeves-Peal, her children Jerome

Bowen Sr., Brudnell Bowen, Ophelia Ellen Bowen-Porte, Josephine

Bowen-Holder, Charles Bowen Sr, Beatrix Bowen-Griffith, Wilhemetta

Bowen-Lewis, also by her adopted children Philomena Hare, Cecilia Hare-

Sawyer, Augustus Hare, Beatrix Hare-Carridine, Gloria Cooper, Angeline

Mona Toe, Sam W. Davies, and her foster children Albert Bowen, Daniel

Bowen, Vera Bowen, and Cecilia Bowen.

She is also survived by her nephew & niece, Clarence Simpson, Amada Simpson, several grandchildren, great grand children, in-laws, and a host of relatives and dear friends.

ALL TRIBUTES WILL BE MADE AT THE WAKE.

WAKE KEEPING:

Friday, July 27, 2007 at 7 – 10 pm

(VIEWING OF BODY FROM 6-7 PM)

WING FOOK FUNERAL HOME

13 Gerard Street

Boston, Ma 02119

617-989-8833

FUNERAL SERVICES: July 28, 2007 at 9:30 AM

ALL SAINTS EPISCOPAL CHUCH

209 ASHMONT STREET

DORCHESTER, MA 02124

617-436-6370

LADIES ARE ASKED TO DONATE FOOD AND ALL MEN TO DONATE DRINKS

CONTACTS: DELORES ADIGHIBE 617-828-0629

WILETTE MATHIAS 617-304-1145

THIEN DAVIES 617-699-7991

MALLAH HUTCHINSON 617-361-4057

ALECIA FREEMAN 617-966-7048

MAI SILLAH 617-970-2548

ORLANDO RICHARDS 617-293-0613

JEROME & ALICE SICKEY 617-288-0347

Worcester, FOLICAM Chapter supports President Tarpehdoe

Dear Mr. President,

I would first of all apologize to you and my colleagues for my absence in communications for some time. That was due to a very personal bereavement of a dear friend and big brother. It took all of my attention.

One of my purposes of sending this e-mail before I make contact by phone is to assure you that after an officers' meeting(LAW) was held within our community, we would like to assure you that the Liberian Association of Worcester did not, is not and will not withdraw from any function held under auspices of FOLICAM (General Assembly, Queen Contest, Awards Night, July 26,etc,etc...).With respect to our constitution, this community has decided to support you and your administration. Our support is genuine. My administration along with our assembly and all of the members here in Worcester will allow you to steer us in the positive direction for which we give you our votes.

Secondly, I do hope that you and all other leaders within Massachusetts realize that as leaders, we should realize the problems we are creating because of whatever reasons would have a huge effect on our youth/young leaders within our communities. What do we all have at heart in our communities within Massachusetts......ourselves or the people of the future.... where is the example of leadership.

Thirdly, for more than once, twice, etc, etc......it seems that the issues raised by one of the board members (Mr. Benjamin Saywahn) do not seem to be addressed and/ resolved by the President nor the board.What is going on among our leaders? We can not take care of one issue at a time? We believed that these issues have been put on the back burner, why?

Lastly, I think our constitution to a large extend is guiding all the arguments/reasoning been expressed. Isn't it time for us to visit the constitution to make the necessary provision for amendments and the expansion of certain laws. I say this because we all have gotten more active in FOLICAM and therefore the constitution needs to be broaden to include and explain in detail most of these new problems (critical questions) that have brought us all to a temporary halt/slow down today. Total involvement of the various communities have made FOLICAM larger, therefore the constitution should also be upgraded to accommodate and meet the demands from the people.

My little food for thought, Mr. President.................................

Sincerely Yours,

Anthony D. Fannoh JR.

President (LAW)

Mario Harris is Deceased

The 17 year old son of FOLICAM Secretary, Hon. Mai Prowd-Harris, and Mr. James Harris was found shot to death on Saturday last week in Boston. Funeral services will be announced later.

Major Town Hall Meeting of FOLICAM on Sunday, June 10, 2007

Fellow Liberians,

The president of FOLICAM, Hon. Nyenpan Tarpehdoe is inviting you to a major town hall meeting on June 10, 2007 starting at 8 P.M. sharp. During this meeting, the president will be making an important announcement to the community. Also, issues plaguing the community will be discussed and decisions taken to resolve same.

Please attend this meeting as your participation is crucial. The conference information will be released on Wednesday, June 6, 2007 right here and via emails.

Thanks for your support.

FOLICAM Board Continues to Violate the Constitution of FOLICAM

June 2, 2007

Mr. Joseph Harris
Chairman
FOLiCAM Board

Dear Chairman Harris:

Greetings. I write to enquire about what I have been reading lately relative to the planned induction ceremonies of proposed members of the elections commission. I have been thinking and thinking about these events and as time is now of the essence, I want to bring these salient points to your attention for us all to brain storm. Viz:

1. That these commissioners are to be inducted signifies to me that the Board has met and confirmed them and thus the induction ceremonies. Unless I am out of the loop, I have not heard nor participated in the confirmation ceremonies. I believe the reason that the administration proposed their names is for the acceptance and concurrence of the Board.

2. Furthermore, and most important of all, there is no provision in our current FOLiCAM constitution that calls for induction ceremonies. The constitution is very vocal about the “Advice and Consent” clause concerning other committees but not the Elections Commissions. Where has this idea come from? Shouldn’t it be left with the administration to plan and execute induction? Where do we go next, plan and install the next FOLiCAM president? . Where cometh the Board on this? Reference Article XIII Section 3 of our constitution.

3. Since the inception of this administration the various committee members have never been sworn into office by the Board. Are we saying that the Elections Commission is so important than the others?

Mr. Chairman, while I interpose no objection to these induction ceremonies per se, I want to caution that the Board be very scrupulous in the observance of the constitution. Let’s make use of Article XIX. If we as fiduciary agents are in the habit of setting aside the constitution if and when it suits our purpose, we run the risk of been lawless. Remember, he who seeks equity must do so with clean hands. True, the law may be a nuisance sometimes but it is the grease that smoothens the wheels of an organization.

For the betterment of FOLiCAM and all of us, I am once again,

Yours truly,
Benjamin Saywahn

Sabeta Augusta Jarba

Lt. Gen. S. Augustus Jarba
and
Mrs. Harriette Greaves-Jarba

Cordially invite you to the graduation
ceremony of their daughter

Sabeta Augusta Jarba

Saturday, June 9, 2007
10:00 AM
Weymouth High School
1 Wildcat Way
Weymouth, MA 02190

Honorary Reception to be held at:
Trinity Episcopal Hall
241 Broad Street
Weymouth, MA 02188
2:30 pm

Sabeta, FOLICAM congratulates you on your achievement.

FOLICAM Board Divided Over Treatment of President Tarpehdoe

May 16, 2007

Mr. Joseph Harris
Chairman
FOLiCAM Board

Greetings. Recently, the Board of FOLiCAM sent a letter to the FOLiCAM President on issues surrounding and arising out of the conflict between the FOLiCAM President and the Metro Boston President. I therefore want to go on record (I request that this letter form part of the Board’s records) as having rejected the procedure and or process used in the formulation of the aforesaid letter. Under normal circumstances, I would not have gone public with such a dissent but we all can agree on the fact that what we are currently witnessing is not akin to normalcy. If this issue is not handled rightly, as I insist we do, it is likely that the General Assembly will not be held as anticipated. In short, all is not well with the body politic of FOLiCAM; surely you must be aware of this fact.

On Tuesday, May 8, 2007, you called a board meeting via teleconference to consider an appropriate response to an e-mail from Hon Tarpeh-Doe in connection to our earlier board resolution disposing of a complaint from Hon. Samuel Tiah of Metro Boston. I was taken aback when at the teleconference Hons. Yvonne Kamara, Anthony Fannoh and Samuel Tiah (Presidents of the three chapters and by extension members of FOLiCAM administration), among others were invited to attend. To me, that was tantamount to calling a leadership council meeting. And if that were the case, the President of FOLiCAM, the head of such council, should be in attendance. Not having him attend is equivalent to the usurpation of his official functions and an invitation to the undermining of his presidency.

Furthermore and lest we forget, the genesis of this conflict has to do with the misunderstanding between Hons. Tarpeh-Doe, FOLiCAM President, and Samuel Tiah, Metro Boston President. How can the Board invite one party to such conflict, consult with that party, and formulate a response to the other party’s point of discontent and then encapsulate it as a board decision? If this is not a travesty of justice, then I don’t know what it is.

With these two points, I then decided that if the majority of board members decide to forge ahead with the meeting as is, I will politely excuse myself and not be part of such a charade.

Indeed, the Board went ahead with this process culminating into the Board’s letter of 14th May, 2007; thus creating the very impasse that we wanted to avoid abnitio. Mr. Chairman, it is still my ardent believe that members of the Board want to resolve this imbroglio peaceably however flawed the process was. To this end, I propose that a meeting of all stake holders be held under the auspices of the Board of FOLiCAM to work out our differences and thereby assuring the holding of the General Assembly. The sooner we adopt this position the better things will be.

The view in some quarters that meeting with the FOLiCAM President and or leadership is pointless and should be discouraged is highly untenable and is not in the best interest of our Organization. We all might seemingly be in different boats but we are collectively cruising in the same lake toward a common destination.

Should you find it worthwhile to respond, I will certainly appreciate it.

Yours truly,
Benjamin B. Saywahn
Benjamin B. Saywahn
Vice Chairman& Member
FOLiCAM Board

Comfort P. Chieh

FOLICAM congratulates Miss Comfort Chieh, daughter of Mr. David and Mrs. Anita Chieh on her achievement as a Graduate of the Senior Class of 2007, Lowell Catholic High School, Lowell, Massachusetts on Friday, May 25, 2007. FOLICAM is proud of you, Comfort.

FOLICAM Sports

FOLICAM Sports Department Presents: IE vs. Barrolle in Kickball and Soccer on Saturday, May 12, 2007 at South Common Park located at 372 South Street, Lowell, MA 01852 from 11:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M.

Participants will include players from Boston; Worcester; Lowell and other areas.

There will be a Dance Hall style party after the games at 56 Manchester Street Lowell, MA 01852 from 8 P.M. to 2 A.M. Featuring the LIB Crew DJs

Free admission to the games but the party will cost $5.00 per person; food is free but drinks will be sold.

For tickets and directions call:
Joshua 508-410-2964
Albert 978-490-8164
Prince 508-344-6806
Ojuku/OJ 978-970-2510
Orlando 617-293-0613

FOLICAM Presents

Miss Metro Boston; Miss Lowell/ALMV; Miss Lynn; and Miss Worcester in a Miss Liberia Massachusetts beauty and talent pageant on June 30th, 2007 at the Roxbury Center for the Arts, Hibernian Hall on 184 Dudley Street, Roxbury, MA 02119

For tickets and more information please contact the following individuals:
Boston, Delores Adighibe 617-828-0629; Orlando Richards 617-293-0613;
Worcester, Catherine Fannoh 508-320-0565; Vanilla Bing 508-579-4026;
Lowell, Yvonne Hoggard 978-726-7388; Amee 978-551-6449
Lynn, contacts will appear shortly

Mai Yuan is Bereaved

Ms. Rebecca Toegbaye of Monrovia, Liberia, sister of FOLICAM's Coordinator of Lynn, Mrs. Mai Yuan, died yesterday at ELWA Hospital. The late Ms. Toegbaye was 46, a mother of two and a grandmother of two. She fell down on Saturday and went into a coma; taken to ELWA where she died on Sunday, April 29, 2007.

Funeral arrangements will be announced later.

The Federation of Liberian Community Associations of Massachusetts (FOLICAM) expresses condolence to Mrs. Yuan and her family.

ULAA Updates

For regular updates on activities marking the ULAA National Immigration Advocacy Month, please click the link below and visit the ULAA Website.

www.ulaaliberia.net
"Leadership is Partnership" ~ ULAA Prexy Wettee

LIBERIAN EMBASSY, ULAA PLAN BIG JULY 26 BASH

Sunday, April 22, 2007:- The Liberian Embassy near Washington, D.C. and the Union of the Liberian Associations in the Americas (ULAA) have agreed to hold a joint program to commemorate the 160th Anniverasary of the Liberia's Independence Day celebaration in the United States.

The decision to hold a Joint Anniversary Event was reached during a meeting held between the officials of the Liberian Embassy and the ULAA in last February at the Emabssy in Washington, D.C. The ULAA delegation, which was led by the National President Emmanuel Wettee, included Mr. Anthony Kesselly, Chairman of the National Board of Directors, Mr. James Larsah, First Vice Chairman of the Board, Mr. Charles Coleman, Eastern Regional Vice President, and Boniface Satu, President of Washington, D.C. Metro Area Chapter of ULAA. The Embassy delegation was led by Honorable Charles A. Minor, Liberia's Ambassador to the United States who was accompanied by Honorable Christopher Nippy, First Secretary for Consular, Political, and Diaspora Affairs, and Honorable Samuel Abu, Minister Consular for Public Affairs.

The leadership of the two groups conceptualized the formulation of a Joint Committee to derive an action plan for collaborative implementation of a joint program to celebrate Liberia's Independence Day this year in Washington, D.C. and hosted by the Washington Metro Chapter of ULAA. An integral part of the conceptualized plan is to earmark a project in Liberia to be undertaken and financed by proceeds generated from the program.

It is also expected that this will be the beginning of the implementation of a policy by the Union to rotate the celebration of Liberia's Independence Day among its member chapters.

In order to practicalize the implementation of the collaborative plan, the Liberian Embassy and ULAA representatives held a follow-up meeting on Wednesday, April 11, 2007 at the Liberian Embassy to discuss and complete the formulatiion of the Joint Committee and other plans for the July 26 celebration. ULAA representation at the discussion was led by Mrs. Roberta P. Davies-Rashid, former National President of ULAA and Mr. Boniface Satu, President of the DC Metro Chapter, while the Liberia Ambassador, His Excellency Ambassador Charles A. Minor, headed the Embassy's delegation at the talks.

At the end of the discussion it was agreed that the following persons constitute the ULAA-Liberia Embassy July 26 National Steering Committee:

Mrs. Roberta Rashid ................National Chairlady
Mr. Boniface Satu ...................National Co-Chairman
Mr. Jesse Phillips ....................Co-Chairman -Ways and Means
Mr. Sam Togba Slewion ..........Secretary & Co-Chairman on Media Relations
Mr. Emmanuel Togba..............Co-Chairman on Finance
Mr. Samuel Abu......................Member, Media Relations Committee
Mr. Charles Coleman ...............Eastern Regional VP -member
Mr. Gaye D. Sleh, Sr.................Northern Regional VP...member
Mr. James Hunder....................Southern Regional VP...member
Her Highness Ms. Martha George ......Former Miss ULAA- Member
Her Majesty Ms. Jacqueline Acqui.......Miss ULAA -Member
Mr. Morris T. Koffa (Former ULAA V.P.)...Member
Mr. Morris Buster.....................................Member
Ms. Ceana Cooper...................................Member
Ms. Lucia Kear.......................................Member
Mrs. Cecelia Harmon Rogers....................Member
Mrs. Georgia Selli...........ULAA National Executive VP - Ex-Officio Member
Mr. Isaac Zawolo, Jr.......ULAA National General Secretary - Ex-Officio Member

The following shall constitute the Advisory Council to the Committee

Hon. Christopher J. Nippy - First Secretary, Consular, Political & Diaspora Affairs
Hon. Alexander H. N. Wallace - Minister Consular & Acting Deputy Chief of Mission
Mr. George Curtis - Doyen, National Leadership Council
Dr. Mariah Seton - Executive Director, ULAA National Social Services Council
Mr. Wilmot Kunney - Chairman on ULAA Liberia Affairs Committee
Mr. T. Momolu Massaquio - Former President, ULAA Pittsburg Chapter
Mr. John Lloyd - Former Doyen of the National Leadership Council
Mr. David Garnett - Former President of ULAA Washington, D.C. Chapter
Ms. Ramatoulie Rashid - Member, ULAA Pittsburg Chapter
Mr. William M. Kolenky - Member of the ULAA National Board of Directors
Mr. Kervin Soko - Former President of ULAA Wisconsin Chapter

In the meantime the Committee is announcing that the celebrations are anticipated to kick-off on Saturday, July 21, 2007 with the usual Independence Day Dinner for foreign dignatories hosted by the Liberian Embassy.

Other festivities of the event will be held from Friday, July 27 to Sunday, July 29, 2007. These will include sporting activities, an Independence Day Dinner Ball, and an Ecumenical Worship Service. All activities will be held in Washington, .D.C.

All chapters of ULAA, members of the Liberian community and the general public are asked to Save the Dates above and keep tuned for subsequent Committee announcements. The Committee assures all concerned that full details of the planning process of the celebration of this year's Independence Day Program will be disseminated through the Liberian Embassy, regional structures of ULAA, as well as major media outlets as the process unfolds.

It is expected that officials of the Liberian Embassy and ULAA as well as members of various chapters of the Union, Liberians and friends of Liberia will come out to support the activities earmarked for this year's national celebration of July 26 under the auspices of the Liberian Embassy and ULAA, which for the first time is being undertaken by both entities to support a national cause in Liberia.

ISSUED BY THE NATIONAL SECRETARIAT

Isaac S. Zawolo, Jr.
NATIONAL GENERAL SECRETARY

"Leadership is Partnership" ~ ULAA Prexy Wettee

Liberians, Let's Rally Support For Our Bill

IMPORTANT IMMIGRATION ANNOUNCEMENT

The Chairman of the ULAA National Immigration Committee, Mr. J. Michael Wreh, is announcing that the U.S. House version of the Liberian Immigration Bill will be introduced in the United States House of Representatives on Thursday, April 19, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. Congressman Patrick Kennedy (D-Rhode Island) will introduce the bill at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C.

Mr. Wreh said he received confirmation of this through an e-mail message from Mr. Dominic Nguyen, Legislative Assistant to Congressman Kennedy early this week.

According to Mr. Wreh, the Congressman is looking forward to being flanked by key Liberian personalities who are serving the U.S. military as well as prominent Liberian athletes in the major U.S. leagues. A representation of the top ULAA Leadership will also be present. A press conference is scheduled to follow the Bill introduction function.

In this view, the ULAA Immigration Chief is calling on the Liberian public to submit names of their Liberian-American relatives who are U.S. service members as well as those playing in major leagues like the National Football League (NFL), National Basketball Association (NBA), and Major League Baseball (MLB). A representative group of these personalities will be present while Congressman Kennedy showcases the critical importance of the Liberian Bill to his colleagues.

Anyone wanting to submit names of individuals who fall in the above categories should contact Chairman Michael Wreh at 401-447-2308 or at mwreh@dot.state.ri.us or provcity@aol.com.

ISSUED BY THE NATIONAL SECRETARIAT

Isaac Saye Zawolo, Jr.
NATIONAL GENERAL SECRETARY

April is ULAA Immigration Month

UNION OF LIBERIAN ASSOCIATIONS IN THE AMERICAS (ULAA)

National Headquarters:1200 G Street NW, Suite 800 ~ WASHINGTON, DC 20005 ~ Tel.: (202) 434-8999
www.ulaaliberia.net

Office of the National President
7246 Aplin Drive. Reynoldsburg, OH 43068
Tel.: (614) 759-8260 Email: wetteee9@yahoo.com

A Proclamation by the National Leadership Council

Whereas, the Government of the United States of America, through the Department of Homeland Security, has announced that the present designation of the Temporary Protective Status, (TPS) for Liberian Nationals may not be extended; and

Whereas, the National Leadership Council of the Union of Liberian Associations in the Americas is cognizant of the perils of the non-extension of the TPS designation to the success of the budding democracy in Liberia and to the economic revival of our war ravaged nation; and

Whereas, the Government of Liberia has consistently maintained that the conditions engendered by the fourteen-year war infringe on the ability of the country to deal with any mass influx of Liberians from the United States; and

Whereas, the National Leadership Council continues to engage the stakeholders in search of a lasting and efficacious resolution of the problems relative to the immigration status of Liberians on the TPS; and

Whereas, through deliberations with supporters of this cause it remains evident that a concerted and sustained action on the part of all Liberians is crucial to securing a panacea to this problem; and

Now, therefore, I, Emmanuel S. Wettee, National President of the Union of Liberian Associations in the Americas (ULAA), on behalf of the National Leadership Council, do hereby proclaim the Month of April, 2007, as “National Immigration Advocacy Month. Accordingly all Liberians are called upon to demonstrate actions by requesting their respective Congressional members to support The Liberian Immigration Bill “S - 656.”

In witness whereof, I hereunto set my hand and cause the great seal of the Union of Liberian Associations (ULAA) in the Americas to be affixed at the session of the National Leadership Council (NLC) in the City of Trenton, New Jersey, this 31st day of March 2007.

___________________
Emmanuel S. Wettee
NATIONAL PRESIDENT

Miss Boston Beauty Pageant

The 40+ ST. Valentine's Day Ball

The 40+ Association cordially invites you to join them for a ST. Valentine's Day Ball on Saturday, February 17, 2007 starting from 7:00 P.M. to 1:00 A.M. the next morning at the American Legion Hall, 267 Providence Street, Worcester, MA 01607

For further information and tickets please contact:
Deddeh Pettiquoi 508-756-7222
Oretha Ketter 508-755-5897
Roseline Accam @ Chic D'Afrique 508-795-0077
203 Pleasant Street, Worcester, MA 01609

FUNERAL ARRANGEMENT & WAKE KEEPING

FUNERAL ARRANGEMENT & WAKE KEEPING
EVITA UREY AVILES

VISITATION & WAKE: JOHN P HEARN FUNERAL HOME
43 CUMMINGS HIGHWAY ROSLINDALE MASS
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 16TH 2007
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
FUNERAL HOME: RAFAEL 617-216-4560 / 617-323- 4300
BURIAL CEREMONY: SAINT PATRICK'S CHURCH
400 DUDLEY STREET ROXBURY MASS 02119
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 17TH 2007 10:00AM
CONTACT AT CHURCH: SISTER THOMASINE 617-445-0185

INTERNMENT: SAINT MICHAEL’S CEMETERY
500 CANTERBURY STREET ROSLINDALE MASS
OFF OF AMERICAN LEGION HYWY & WALK HILL ST.

REPAST: SAINT PATRICK'S CHURCH HALL
400 DUDLEY STREET ROXBURY MASS 02119
IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING INTERNMENT
CONTACT: Renaldo Aviles 617-265-1025 (RENNIE)
Wanda Aviles 617-427-1953
Mai Prowd-Harris 617-698-5695 617-980-3049
Contributions are welcome and appreciated! May the good Lord continue to bless all.

LUCY KAR MAKES A REQUEST

Hello Liberian Community,

Lucy Kar asked me to post information regarding a time for visitors to
express their condolences to her family for the loss of her son Aaron
Kar who was shot and killed on January 2nd in New Hampshire.

When: Sunday January 28, 2006 from 9am - 12pm.
Where: 12 Central Ave, Apt. #3
Chelsea, MA 02150

Let's show the Kar family our support and sympathy by visiting,
sending a card of condolence and/or making a donation.
Let's show the Kar family our support and sympathy by visiting,
sending a card of condolence and/or making a donation.

If you need any other information, please contact the Kar family at
617-466-2678 or email me at liberia81@hotmail.com

Thanks.

Chara

PARTY TIME PRESENTS

The 8th Valentine Day Dance
Saturday, February 10, 2007
starting from 8:00 P.M. to 1:00 A.M.

Madison Park Community Center
122 Dewitt Street, Roxbury, MA

Donation $10.00 per person; Couple $15.00

Valentines' Extravaganza

Free Food

Come out and rock the Valentine with us
There will also be table prizes

BWI Alumni Association

You are cordially invited to the Booker Washington Institute (BWI) Alumni Association Massachusetts Chapter Inaugural Ball taking place at the African Cultural Center, 33 Canterbury Street in Worcester, MA on Saturday, January 27, 2007 starting at 8:00 P.M. ending at 1:00 A.M.

Come and enjoy the evening with us.
Donation: $10.00 flat per person

Enter raffles to win great prizes.

For directions contact:
Tony Selli at 978-681-6254 or cell phone at 978-609-8201

DEATH ANNOUNCEMENT

THIS IS TO ANNOUNCE THE PASSING OF MRS. EVITA UREY AVILES, A WELL LOVED DAUGHTER IN THE COMMUNITY. NIECE OF THE LATE TEDDIE ROBERT UREY AND GENEVIEVE UREY ONCE PROMINENT RESIDENTS OF BOSTON MASS.

THIS SAD EVENT OCCURED WHILE DOWN IN GREENSBORO NORTH CAROLINA FOR THE BURIAL OF HER UNCLE TEDDIE UREY LAST WEEK.

THIS IS A CALL FOR ALL LIBERIANS IN THE MASSACHUSETTS AREA TO PUT OUR ARMS AROUND HER CHILDREN PULL OUR RESOURCES TO GIVE HER A HEARTFELT HOME GOING.

FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS WILL BE ANNOUNCED LATER.

PLEASE CONTACT:

MAI PROWD-HARRIS 617-698-5695 (H) 617-980-3409 (C)
G ORLANDO RICHARDS 617-296-4433

The 40+ ST. Valentine's Day Ball

The 40+ Association cordially invites you to join them for a ST. Valentine's Day Ball on Saturday, February 17, 2007 starting from 7:00 P.M. to 1:00 A.M. the next morning at the American Legion Hall, 267 Providence Street, Worcester, MA 01607

For further information and tickets please contact:
Deddeh Pettiquoi 508-756-7222
Oretha Ketter 508-755-5897
Roseline Accam @ Chic D'Afrique 508-795-0077
203 Pleasant Street, Worcester, MA 01609

Mr. & Mrs. Mamadee Kamara and family

FOLICAM Council & Officers Meeting 01-20-07 at 12 Noon

Dear presidents, coordinators, and officers:

Please attend a scheduled Council and Officers Meeting on January 20, 2007 starting 12 noon at 30 Crowell Street Boston, MA 02124. This will be our first meeting for the year beginning the first quarter of 2007. At this meeting we will discuss plans for FOLICAM activities including fund raisers, Calendar of Events, appointments to various FOLICAM committees and special elections to complete the filling of the other positions which include operational vice presidents, financial secretary, assistant secretary and parliamentarian.

Please also recommend from your communities two persons to fill each of the various standing committees; refer to the constitution of FOLICAM to see the list. I expect to receive your recommendations before or on the day of our meeting on the 20th instant. Please adjust your schedules and fail not to attend this all important meeting.

Should you have any questions please call me at 617-913-9425.

Thanks for your usual support,

Sincerely,
Nyenpan Tarpehdoe
FOLICAM President

FOLICAM Presents Mr. & Mrs. Mamadee Kamara

Madam President and First Gentleman of ALMV tied the knot on Thursday, January 4, 2007 in the Chambers of the Lowell City Hall. The wedding was a private affairs attended by parents and a few friends in the Liberian Community; we wish the couple well.

FOLICAM TELECONFERENCE TOWN-HALL MEETING JAN. 3, 2007 AT 9 P.M.

Fellow Liberians,

Please participate in a FOLICAM Teleconference Town-Hall Meeting on
Wednesday, January 3, 2007 at 9 P.M. This town hall meeting will attempt
to bring our people together to hold a discussion on how to move
FOLICAM forward during this New Year. We would like to hear from our people as to what they
are thinking, and for them to hear from Hon. Harry Yuan, Delores,
and a few others including the President of FOLICAM on some future
undertakings by our community.

Please pass on this information to others not on this list. We would
like to hear from most of our people. Thanks.

Below is the information on the teleconference Town-Hall Meeting:

Date: Wednesday, January 03, 2007
Start Time: 9:00 PM Eastern Std Time
End Time: 11:55 PM Eastern Std Time
Participants: 100
Dial-in Number: 1-641-297-5400
Participant Access Code 18470

Thanks for your usual cooperation.

Nyenpan Tarpehdoe
FOLICAM President
617-913-9425

FOLICAM AWARDS NIGHT

Six awards presented by Folicam. More to come

General Assembly Photos Coming Soon

Look out for the pictures soon.

FOLICAM HOLDS SUCCESSFUL ANNUAL GENERAL ASSEMBLY 12-23-2006

The president of FOLICAM thanks all Liberians in Massachusetts for a successful general assembly.

FoLiCAM's First Annual General Assembly

Every Liberian and friends of Liberia are invited to participate in the First Annual General Assembly/Conference of the Federation of Liberian Community Associations of Massachusetts (FoLiCAM) on December 23, 2006 at 99 Church Street in the City of Lowell starting from 9 A.M. to 5 P.M.

Breakfast and registration begin at 9 in the morning. The Assembly sessions begin at 10 A.M. Immigration issues and solutions will top the Assembly Agenda.

Please attend this all important FoLiCAM's event with the purpose of bringing Liberians together to exchange information essential for our development as a people and a community.

Any questions please call the following numbers: ALMV President, Yvonne Hoggard at 978-726-7388 or FoLiCAM President, Nyenpan Tarpehdoe @ 617-913-9425.

Thanks for your support.

The Queen's Mother is Deceased

Mrs. Agnes Acqui, mother of Ms. Jacqui Acqui, Queen of the Union of Liberian Associations in the Americas (ULAA), and Treasurer of the Federation of Liberian Community Associations of Massachusetts has passed on. Mrs. Acqui died today in Philadelphia.

The Federation of Liberian Community Associations of Massachusetts wishes to express its sympathy to Jacqui and her family for the loss of their mother.

More information will follow this anouncement.

The late Nymah Kumah, II will be burried today

Mr. Nymah H. Kumah; June 15, 1921 to November 14, 2006. Funeral services will be held this morning, Saturday, November 25, 2006 at 10:00 A.M. at Calvary Church International, 21 Parish Street, Dorchester, MA 02121.

Nymah was raised by missionary and migrated to the United States 50 years ago. Nymah was a gifted story teller and entertainer whose life reflected his rich heritage, background and experience.

Mr. Kumah leaves to mourn his three children; Toeday, Manya, and Nymah, III; his grand children; his brother Bishop Edward W. Hoffman, a host of sisters, nieces, nephews, and friends.

Memorial Service for Rev. Joseph Isaac Russell

The late Rev. Joseph Issac Russell will be interned in Silver Spring, Maryland the first week of December 2006. For further information contact Mr. & Mrs. Linus Eyong (Rose) at 617-825-5378.

Rev. Russell died on November 12, 2006 in Minnesota. He was born in Liberia on May 15, 1932. He is survived by his wife, and children

Meanwhile, a memorial service will be held on Saturday, November 25, 2006 at 21 Crowell Street, 3rd. Floor, Dorchester, Mass. starting at 7:30 P.M.

The Federation of Liberian Community Associations of Massachusetts expresses its deepest condolences to the family of Rev. Russell.

May His Soul Rest in Peace

The Chairlady of Metro Boston Chapter, Mrs. Hawa Richards and the President of FOLICAM, Nyenpan Tarpehdoe at ULAA 2006 Conference in Philadelphia

LIBERIAN FLAG DAY IN LOWELL

President Nyenpan Tarpehdoe (Center) of FoLiCAM converses with FoLiCAM's Officials at the reception held at Shed Park in Lowell yesterday. From Left: Mr. Sam Tiah, President of Metro Boston; Mr. Henrique Wilson, Advisor to Lowel's President and member of the Board of FoLiCAM; Mr. Tarpehdoe; Ms. Yvonne Hoggord, President of the Association of Liberians in the Merrimark Valley; and Mr. Anthony Fannoh, President of the Liberian Community of Worcester

The Liberian Flag being prepard for hosting before the Lowell City Hall yesterday










At far left of this pix is the Chairman of FoLiCAM's Board of Directors, Mr. Joseph Harris; at far right is the President of the Sierra Leonean Community in Lowell


Holding the Liberian Flag in the center of the crowd is the Hon. Georgia Selli, Vice presidential candidate of ULAA







The Liberian Flag is flying high before the City of Lowell City Hall

LIBERIAN FLAG DAY IN THE MERRIMACK VALLEY

Liberians will be assembling this Saturday, August 26, 2006 at the First United Baptist Church on Church Street in Lowell, Massachusetts to march down to the Lowell City Hall where there will be a big celebration when Liberians raised their Flag in commemoration of August 24 - Liberian Flag Day at 9:00 in the morning.

Following, will be games and a lavish cookout for all Liberians and friends in Shed Park from 1 - 8 P.M. Everyone is invited

For further information please contact Lowell President Ms. Yvonne Hoggard at 978-726-7388

From left: FoLiCAM President, Mr. Nyenpan Tarpehdoe; and Mr. Sam Tiah, President of the Metro Boston Chapter attending the recently held presidential inauguration of the Ms. Yvonne Hoggard, Presidet of Lowell Chapter

At Ms. Yvonne Hoggord Inauguration

From left: Mr. David Chea, Chairman, FoLiCAM Ways and Means Committee; Ms. Yvonne Hoggord, President, Liberian Community of Lowell - Merrimack Valley; Mr. Nyenpan Tarpehdoe, President of FoLiCAM; and Mr. Sam Tiah, President of Liberian Community of the Metro Boston Area

FOLICAM Celebrates July 26 in Worcester

Let's Celebrate Liberia's 159 Independence in Grand Style

The Federation of Liberian Community Associations in Massachusetts (FOLICAM) celebrates Liberia's 159 years of Independence in Worcester, Massachusetts on July 29, 2006 starting at 9: A.M. at Lake Avenue Park, Lake Avenue in Worcester.

This will be an all day event of Soccer, Basketball, and Kickball matches. In the games, Worcester vs. Lowell; Metro Boston vs. Lynn; and the Old-timers vs. The youths. Entrance fee to the games and other fun activities is only $5.00

There will be plenty of foods, drinks and T-shirts available at reasonable prices.

The Independence Day Ball will be held at 717 Main Street, Worcester. The dance Starts at 9:00 P.M. There is plenty of parking. Cover charge for the ball is $10.00

FOLICAM would like to encourage every Liberian in Massachusetts to turn out in support of our country's Independence Day celebrations. Please bring your Red, White and Blue Flag of Liberia along when you come to the games/park.

HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE.

For further information please call the following numbers: 508-770-8033; 508-792-0820; 508-615;1726; 508-335--4108 & 617-913-9425

Achlyn Bruce wins contest but placed second

Beautiful Achlyn Bruce won the Miss Liberia/USA hands down in Philadelphia last Friday night. The judges however, awarded the Liberian queen from Philadelphia the crown.

The president of FOLICAM will conduct a followup as to how the pageant is conducted and where the money goes.

FOLICAM Queen, beautiful Miss Achlyn Bruce is in Philadelphia to Participate in the Miss Liberia/USA Queen Pageant this weekend

July 26, 2006 Independence Day of Liberia Celebration is being held in Worcester, Massachusetts

The Federation of Liberian Community Associations in Massachusetts (FOLICAM) celebrates Liberia's 159 years of Independence in Worcester, Massachusetts on July 29, 2006 starting at 9: A.M. at Lake Avenue Park, Lake Avenue in Worcester.

This will be an all day event of Soccer, Basketball, and Kickball matches. In the games, Worcester vs. Lowell; Metro Boston vs. Lynn; and the Old-timers vs. The youths. Entrance fee to the games and other fun activities is only $5.00

There will be plenty of foods, drinks and T-shirts available at reasonable prices.

The Independence Day Ball will be held at 717 Main Street, Worcester. The dance Starts at 9:00 P.M. There is plenty of parking. Cover charge for the ball is $10.00

FOLICAM would like to encourage every Liberian in Massachusetts to turn out in support of our country's Independence Day celebrations. Please bring your Red, White and Blue Flag of Liberia along when you come to the games/park.

HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE.

For further information please call the following numbers: 508-770-8033; 508-792-0820; 508-615;1726; 508-335--4108 & 617-913-9425

Metro Boston Queen Contest is postponed to a future date to be announced

LIBERIAN COMMUNITY ASSOC. OF METRO-BOSTON

July 7, 2006

QUEEN CONTEST POSTPONED


Due to the unfortunate mishap that took place on Thursday June 29, 2006 when two of our participants in the Young Adult/Youth queen contest got shot, the Metro Boston Queen Contest is postponed to a future date to be announced. Tickets still remain valid for future date.

A Thanksgiving Prayer service for our Young Adult/Youth Group together with their parents will be held on July 16, 2006 @ 4 PM, the same date and time the contest was due to be held. Location will be announced on Monday 7/10/06. Please plan to attend and pass this Information to all.

Thanks,
G, Orlando Richards
General Coordinator

This man was on Gore Island