Souvenir Program Marking
The 14thAnnual Convention /Reunion
Of the
ALUMNI ASSOCIATION OF THE EPISCOPAL SCHOOLS
GRAND CAPE MOUNT, LIBERIA IN
Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota
THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Founded 1878
St. John’s Episcopal
Elementary& High Schools
House of Bethany
St. Stephen (Mambo)
St. Andrew (Baloma)
St. Philip (Bendajah)
Elementary Schools
Motto: “The fear of The Lord is The beginning of Wisdom” PsaLm
111:10
Minneapolis/St. Paul
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THE MIDWEST REGION and the OFFICERS AND MEMBERS OF THE
hostCHAPTERMINNESOTA OF THE
EHS/EES ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
WELCOME
WELCOME
ALL
TO THE 14TH ANNUAL EHS/EES
CONVENTION
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NATIONAL PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
My fellow Alumni
It is with great pride and honor that I welcome you to our
14th Annual Reunion convention in Minneapolis,Minnesota.
I am happy and commendall of you for taken time off your
busy schedules andmany who traveled far distances to be
here for this event.
As we gather to discuss ways we can help to find solutions
to some of the many existing issuesat our Alma mater, I urge
you to keep focus on our goal and mission to rebuild
andrestore our Alma mater and ensuring that means are
provided to improve the quality of life for the students and
instructors and support staff. With concerted efforts and
genuine obligation and support, we can achieve these goals.
Now let us join the Midwest Region, especially our host the
state of Minnesota in welcoming you all and hope your stay
will be rewarding and you will deliberate sincerely and
heartedly during this convention weekend for meaningful
support to the Episcopal Elementary and High Schools in
Liberia
Welcome! Welcome!Welcome!
Thank you and God bless
Samuel A. Abdullai Sr.
National President
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CONVENTION STAFF
MINNESOTA CHAPTER
Mrs. Famata Fahnbulleh-King
Member
1922 Clear Ave
St. Paul, MN 55119
[email protected]
Tel: 651 246 6764
Alice Y. Kromah
Chaplain
2075 Hwy 36E
St. Paul, MN 55109
[email protected]
Tel: 651 493 4969
Samuel A. Abdullai Sr.
Co-Chair
5993 Grotto St. N
Shoreview, MN 55126
[email protected]
Tel: 651 490 7717
Nathaniel George
Member
9840 40th Pl NE
St, Michael, MN 55376
[email protected]
Tel: 763 458 1090
Mrs. Clavenda Toby
Treasurer
6522 Kilmer Lane N
Maple Grove, MN 55369
[email protected]
Cassandra Freeman
Member
[email protected]
Tel: 952 486 2217
Mrs. Bendu Fahnbulleh
Secretary
[email protected]
Tel: 651 330 7336
Nathaniel Thorpe
Member
[email protected]
Tel: 763 712 4808
Mrs. Danilette Gimm
Chair-Lady
8004 Lad Parkway
Brooklyn Park, MN 55443
Rhonda James-Dunbar
3820 Macalaster Dr. NE
Coon Rapids, MN 55433
[email protected]
Tel; 612 309 1421
Edwin Chesson
Member
1576 106th Ave NW
APT 306
Minneapolis, MN 55421
[email protected]
Tel: 612 788 1864
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NATIONAL OFFICERS
Samuel A. Abdullai Sr.
President
Lawrence Morgan
Vice President
Famata Fahnbulleh-King
Secretary
William C. Paasewe
Treasurer
TBD
Chaplain
STANDING COMMITTEES
Resource & Mobilization
Membership
Dr. Robert G. Sherman
Reconstruction
William F. Sherman
Welfare & Concern
Rev. Mother A. Fleminster
Youth Wing
Harriet King-Davis
BOARD MEMBERS
Dr. Kate C. Bryant
Dr. Emmet A. Dennis
Dr. Hannah A. Bowen-Jones
Dr. Christian Peabody
Dr. John Vannii Singler
Presiding Bishop of Liberia
The Rev. Dr. Jonathan B.B. Hart
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CONVENTION/REUNION SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
FRIDAY, August 31, 2012-WELCOME NIGHT 8PM- 1AM
VENUE: HOME OF- MRS. DANILETTE GIMM
8004 Lad Parkway
Brooklyn Park, MN 55443
Call: 763 4389120 or 763 227 1017 for direction or use GPS
Dress Code: Casual
Welcome Ceremony
Caucus meetings Local & National officers- In gathering and Acquaintances
Entrance: $5.00
Food Free and Cash Bar
Mini Decade Queen/King Contest
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SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2012 – CONVENTION
CONVENTION VENUE:
ST. ANDREW’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH
1832 JAMES AVENUE NORTH
NORTH MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55411
BREAKFAST AND REGISTRATION: 9:00AM – 10:00AM
ANNUAL DUES --- --$150.00
REGISTRATION -----$10.00
DINNER & DANCE - -$25.00/flat
SOUVENIR: PROGRAM BOOKLET- $5.00
Official Opening of Convention at 10:15AM
Singing of the School Ode
Call to order
Invocation/School Prayer
Samuel A. Abdullai Sr.
National President
TBD
National Chaplin
Welcome Remarks
Mrs. Danilette Gimm
Convention Chairlady
Convention Seating Roll Call
Mrs. Famata Fahnbulleh-King
National Secretary
Adaption of Agenda, Updates& Reports
Status of Affairs Report
Samuel A. Abdullai Sr.
National President
2011 Convention Minutes Report
Famata Fahnbulleh –King
National Secretary
Financial Report
William C. Paasewe
National Treasurer
Membership/Outreach/Youth Wing
Dr. Robert G. Sherman
ProjectReport
William F. Sherman
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LUNCH BREAK - 12:30PM – 1:30PM
THE AFTERNOON SESSION – 1:30PM – 3:30PM
Tri-Partei Arrangement –AlumniGOL & Diocese
Dr. Eugene Shannon
Others / New Matters
Sam Abdullai Sr.
a) Next Convention Venue
b) Vote on Resolution/recommendation & National Chaplain
c) Vote of Thanks
d) Benediction
e) Adjournment & The Liberian National Anthem
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DINNER & GALA BALL- 7:30PM - 1:00PM
Venue: St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church ( Social Room)
1832 James Avenue North
North Minneapolis, MN 55411
Dress Code: African & Formal
School Ode & Invocation
Welcome Statement
Mrs. Danilette Gimm
Chairlady MN-Chapter
Introduction of Guest Speaker
Mrs. Sando Jones
Guest Speaker
Cllr. Mohamedu Jones
Class of 196
Remarks &vote of Thanks
Blessing of Food
DINNER IS SERVED
Lawrence Morgan.
National Vice President
Mrs. Alice Kromah
BALL!!!!!!! BALL!!!!!!!!! BALL!!!!!!!!!!!! Ball!!!!!!!!!!!!! Ball!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Ball!!!!
GRAND MARCH AND PROTOCOL
a. Leader – Appointed by the National President
(All Guest and Alumni join in Random Order)
HAVE FUN AND ENJOY THE NIGHT
MC :
Mr. William Paasewe
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SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2012
THANKSGIVING SERVICE & HOLY EUCHARIST
VENUE: St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church
1832 James Avenue North
North Minneapolis, MN 55411
WORSHIP SERVICE STARTS AT: 10:00AM
Guest Preacher: Rev. Dr. James N. Wilson
Photoshot: All EHS/EES ALUMNI- Immediately after Church Service at the Church Entrance
AFTERNOON
Picnic&Farewell:2:30PM
Venue: Sam & Mattie Abdullai’s
Residence
5993 Grotto Street North
Shoreview, MN 55126-4690
Tel: 651 490 7717
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Directions:
To -St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church
From Minneapolis, Brooklyn Park, St. Michael and Maple Grove
694/94E take exit 229right onto West Broadway Ave, exit left onto N. Irvin Ave and 2nd Right
turn onto N. 18th Ave then turn right onto James Ave N and the Church will be at the intersection
of Janmes Ave & Golden Valley Rd on your right( the corner building).
From St. Paul
694W and exit right on 94E continue on 94E and exit right West Broadway Avego straight and
exit left onto N. Irvin Ave and 2nd Right turn onto N. 18th Ave then turn right onto James Ave N
and the Church will be at the intersection of Janmes Ave & Golden Valley Rd on your right( the
corner building).
From: Blaine, Coon Rapids and Ramsey
Hwy 10E exit right on610south, exit St. Paul (Hwy 10E-694E) continue straight and exit
Snelling Ave South right, then exitright onHwy 252 and go straight to 94E; continue on 94E take
exit 229 right ontoWest Broadway Ave, exit left onto N. Irvin Ave and 2nd Right turn onto N.
18th Ave then turn right onto James Ave N and the Church will be at the intersection of Janmes
Ave & Golden Valley Rd on your right( the corner building).
Abdullai’s Residence
From: Brooklyn Park, St. Michael and Maple Grove
694E to 35W North and exit on 85th Ave/County Road J and go through 7 traffic lights then 1.2
miles 5993 grotto St N will be on your right (painted Yellow and brown ) on your right
From: Blaine, Coon Rapids, Ramsey
Hwy 10 E and exit right on 85Ave/County Road J, turn right at traffic light, then left on County
Rd J and go through 7 traffic lights then 1.2 miles 5993 grotto St N will be on your right (painted
Yellow and brown ) on your right
From St. Paul
35E North to 694W exit Rice Street turn right on Rice Street go straight to intersection County
Road J/Ash Street and turn left at the stop light the 2nd intersection is Grotto St and you can only
turn left -5993will be on your right(first building yellow/brown paint)
Hwy 36W exit 35E north and follow direction above.
From Minneapolis and Brooklyn Park (center)
694E to 35W North and exit on County Rd J /85th Avenue Tight on County Rd J and go through
7 traffic lights the 1.2 miles 5993 grotto St N will be on your right (painted Yellow and brown )
on your right
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E. H. S. SCHOOL ODE
Alma Mater to thee we raise
Our joyful voices in thy Hall
Thy dear name shall we always praise,
And on thy precepts ever call.
Dear school of love to thee we bring,
Our grateful tributes to thy light
Thy cherished fame shall ever reign,
In hearts of youth with love and might.
Thy name E. H. S. shall ever reign;
On Africa’s shore our native land.
Thy sons and daughters thee will serve;
In church and state a mighty hand
********Refrain*******
All hail, thrice hail Oh E. H. S.
To thee we shall for’er be true
Our colors white and blue we bless
And pledge our loyalty a might
E. H. S. SCHOOL PRAYER
Oh lord, who has set us here to do thy will,
Accept and sanctify our lives
By the inspiration of thy spirit.
Teach us to live together in love, joy and peace.
In our games, true sportsmanship,
And in our lives, perfect the good that has begun in us.
Give us the courage to preserve throughout
The days of our lives:
Through Jesus Christ our Lord,
Amen.
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THELIBERIAN NATIONAL ANTHEM
By: Daniel B. Warner
Music By: Olmstead Luca
All Hail Liberia Hail, All Hail
All hail Liberia Hail, All Hail
This glorious Land of Liberty shall long be ours;
Though new her name green be her fame, and mighty be her power
Though new her name green be her fame, and mighty be her power
And mighty be her power,
And mighty be her power
In joy and gladness with our hearts united,
We shout the freedom of a race benighted.
Long live Liberia, happy land,
A home of glorious liberty by God’s command,
A home of glorious liberty by God’s command.
All Hail Liberia Hail, All Hail
All hail Liberia Hail, All Hail
In union strong success is sure, we cannot fail.
With God above our rights to prove we will over all prevail,
With God above our rights to prove we will over all prevail,
We will over all prevail,
We will over all prevail,
With hearts and hands our county’s cause defending,
We’ll meet the fore with valor unpretending.
Long live Liberia, happy land,
A home of glorious liberty by God’s command,
A home of glorious liberty by God’s command.
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