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OANAObudu Association in North America Second Annual Convention & Fundraising Gala SATURDAY, JULY 30 2016 TIME 7:00 PM 697 FOREST AVENUE, STATEN ISLAND, NEW YORK

About Obudu Association in North America (OANA)OANA IDENTITYOur Identity is made up of Six (6) distinguishing symbolisms:1. THE TREE represents life.2. THE HILL represent the obstacle that must be overcome in our socio- economic landscape for the benefit of our community.3. THE AMERICAN AND NIGERIAN FLAGS represent our common goals in promoting unity, and exchange of ideas in our cross-continental heritage.4. THE BOOK represents an incubator of knowledge that can subsequently unleash the talents, ingenuity, imagination and foresight to do things that can improve the quality life in our community.5. THE BIRD represents the agent of hope and freedom. It signifies how far and high we can reach when our bright ideas or various viewpoints coalesce constructively to enable us achieve a desired goal.6. THE SUN represents the light and positive energy that guide our innovation and continuous effort to make changes as needed on the road to accomplish our mission.OUR STORY FUND RAISING AND PROJECT INFORMATIONOANA is a 501c 3 Non - Profit Organization formed in July 2014. The TB CENTER RESTORATION PROJECT FUND – PHASE 2goal of OANA is to bring to bear the collective experiences of Obudusons and daughters in the diaspora to lead and facilitate, sponsor Last year we undertook a bold initiative of asking you to donate to ourand build capacity and skills, in order to develop opportunities for tuberculosis (TB) center restoration project in rural Obudu community in Crossworld-class education and self-sustaining programs for Obudu River State, Nigeria. We set out an aggressive goal of raising $50,000 tocommunity at home and abroad. OANA is focused on three core implement the project. However, our fund raising efforts fell short of targeted byprograms. about 95%. We could only raise $5,000, primarily through our raffle sales. The funds helped us to complete the following component of the project at the TB1. EDUCATION ACCESS PROGRAM center.This program is geared towards providing supporting andidentifying educational resources to current educational facilities. 1. Built four (4) new toiletsProjects under this program are: RECYCLE - A - BOOK (RAB). 2. Restored 20 hospital beds, furnished with pillows, blankets, and mosquitoMENTOR - A - SCHOOL (MAS). REHABILITATE - IT project (RI) nets2. TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER PROGRAM 3. Restored and painted patients’ rooms as well as flooringProjects interest under this program are: TECHNOLOGY TRANSFERTRAINING (3T). TECHNOLOGY REUSE CORPS (TRC) This progress would not have been possible without your generous donations. We applaud your dedication to our mission and to a brighter future for the patients who have begun enjoying some of the amenities. Obviously, it has not been easy, and we still have many challenges ahead of us as we now embark on phase 11 of the project at the TB center, which will include: 1. Adding a new roof to the patients’ chapel 2. Restoring the borehole to provide clean running water 3. Provide solar light for the center3. SELF-SUSTAINING DEVELOPMENT This year, we invite you to contribute to this effort by making direct donation toPROGRAM the project (scan the code on this letter), or purchasing a raffle ticket for drawingThe Self Sustaining Enterprises (SSE) program is aimed at self which will be held on July 30 at 8:00 p.m. in Staten Island, New York. The cost ofsustaining education that will create micro entrepreneurs . The the tickets is only $5.00. Besides the amazing prizes that we have made availablegoal of this program is to mobilize business leaders in various to attract participants, the true joy of the raffle tickets comes from knowing thatbusiness sectors to educate, mentor and promote self sustaining your contribution will be used to restore the TB center to allow TB patients tosmall business in order to reduce high rate of unemployed youths receive the care they need to get better.within our community. Thank you for your generosity and support for our effort in restoring the TB Center this year.To Learn More about and participate in any of these programs: Sincerely,Visit www.obuduana.org. email us: [email protected] with us on facebook.com/obudupeople. Barbara Obot Dr. William Undie Ayumi Amama President Secretary Fundraiser Committee ChairTwitter.com/obuduana 2 OANA 2016 Convention. Staten Island, NY July 29

Conv ention 2016 progr am of ev entsMorning Activities7:00 - 9:00 AM BREAKFAST9:00 - 12:00 Noon BUSINESS MEETING12:00 - 2:00 PM LUNCH / ELECTION / MEETING ADJOURN UNTIL SEPTEMBEREvening Activities7:00 - 8:00 PM MEET AND GREET / PICTURES & PHOTO UP - SOCIALIZATION8:00 - 8:30 PM WELCOMING OF GUEST BY MEMBER OF THE HOST CITY8:35 - 8:40 PM  INTRODUCTION OF MC8:40 - 8:45 PM  ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF DIGNITARIES / INVITATION TO HIGH TABLE8:50 - 9:20 PM  OPENING PRAYER9:20 - 9.40 PM  SINGING OF NATIONAL ANTHEMS . NIGERIA & USA9:40 - 10:30 PM10:30 - 10:40 PM WELCOME REMARKS BY PRESIDENT OF OANA11:00 PM DINNER / BRIEF SOCIAL  POWER POINT PRESENTATION / PROJECT UPDATE  INTRODUCTION / REMARKS BY KEYNOTE SPEAKER  FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES - RAFFLE SALES / SOLICITATION  OANA RECOGNITIONS - NEW MEMBERS, GRADUATES & SPECIAL ACHIEVEMENTS  PRESIDENT’S AWARD OF EXCELLENCE, GIFT & FAVORS RAFFLE DRAW11:20 PM CONVENTION ADJOURNS11:30 - 1:00 AM DANCE ! DANCE !! DANCE!!! AND SOCIAL 3 OANA 2016 Convention. Staten Island, NY July 29

President welcome remarks Mrs. Barbara Obot graciously accepted the President , Obudu Association in NA challenge of assuming the role of a project manager for theOn behalf of Obudu Association association.in North America (OANA), I 2. We have identified phase 2 ofwelcome all of you to the second the TB center restorationannual convention of our project. Funds realized at thisassociation. Many of you have gala will go towardsmade it to this convention completing a few of thethrough deep personal sacrifice remaining task at the center.of time and resources. We thank 3. We formed 4 standingall our members and our guests committees that worked closelyfor honoring our invitation. We with the executive board toare deeply grateful. help move our organization forward. The committees are:During the past year, we have Youth Mobilization,witnessed several giant strides Membership, Projects and fundcome to fruition. Our association raising. We thank theseis growing stronger because of committees for their efforts.all your commitments. Our 4. We have had a net gain of newcommitted members of the members. They will beexecutive board have given much recognized later during thisof their, talents, and resources to meeting.make sure that the goals we setfor ourselves were According to Henry Ford who saidachieved. Permit me to highlight that “Coming together is thea few things that we have beginning, keeping together is aaccomplished in the past 12 progress and working together ismonths. a success”. I am very optimistic about the future of our1. The first phase of the TB association. I look forward to project was completed and getting to know more of our handed over to the Obudu people. I urge anyone who has community. You will have not fully committed to the opportunity, if you have not association as a full member to already done so at our website, work to do so. Be a part of our to see some highlights of the success story. We do not want to project and handing over write our story without you. We ceremony. We owe a big thanks need all the suggestions that we to Dr. Genevieve Aglazor who can get to make this association first class community association where our children will be proud to associate with. Again, I give a big thank you to my relentless executive committee for their support and love of community which shows in their diligence to duty. May we have a new awakening in our hearts as we enjoy the gala. Thank you everyone and welcome to Staten Island. May God bless OANA, may God bless Cross River State Nigeria and may God continue to bless the United States of America. 4 OANA 2016 Convention. Staten Island, NY July 29

Congratulations !!!Dr. Mondy, Alo and Barbara Gold congratulate Obudu Association in North America (OANA) on the occasion of its Second AnnualConvention and Fundraising Gala ceremony and wish all the members good health, happiness and prosperity. We would also like to thank all guests and participants. Long live Nigeria! Long live Cross River State 5 OANA 2016 Convention. Staten Island, NY July 29

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MEMBERS ACHIEMENTCONGRATULATIONS TO OUR GRADUATING SENIORS!JONATHAN UNDIEGraduated from Clements HighSchool, Sugar Land, TexasAccepted to Texas A & M University,College Station, TexasMajor: Mechanical Engineering IRIMA AJANG Graduated from Notre Dame High School, Staten Island, New York. Graduating member of National Honor Society and National Spanish Honor Society. Accepted at Howard Univeristy, Washington DC Major: Health Management / Pre-MedWALTER I. OBOTGraduated from Central High School, Keller, TX.National Advanced Placement Merit Scholar, Class of2016 Distinguished Joule Award Recipient, Earned EaglesScout from Boys Scout of America. Currently working asIntern for Texas District 93 House of Representativeresearching policies & bills for next TX house in Jan 2017.Proceeding to Brigham Young University, Rexburg, IdahoMajor: Microbiology / Pre-Med 8 OANA 2016 Convention. Staten Island, NY July 29

Amegie,Thank you for your tremendouscourage in challenging us to provideleadership for the youth in thediaspora… your dream hasbecome a reality!Although you are no longer with us,we will always be surrounded with yourspirit. You are always in our hearts!From your OANA Community ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS The Executive committee and Board of Trustees of OANA wish to extend their heart felt appreciation to all our members in the East Coast for their efforts in making this occasion memorable for everyone. Our special thanks goes to the chair of the convention planning committee, Mr. & Mrs. Ajang for his dedication in seeing the success of this event. This was quite a show. This fundraising will not be complete without the efforts of Dr. Genevieve Aglazor for her selfless sacrifice in the past one year in managing the execution of the phase I of the project. You were right there when we needed you and you delivered. Special thanks to the fund raising committee, membership committee, youth mobilization and project committees. Special thanks to Mr. and Mrs. Uniandeye for visiting the project site to observe the work progress. A very big “shout out” to Prof. William Undie for his undying support and encouragement and continuing to serve as a cornerstone for our association. Finally, We appreciate the works of all OANA members that worked to raise fund by selling their raffle tickets and getting advertisement on into our program booklet. May we continue in the spirit of togetherness, may God bless you all and see you at next convention!!! 9 OANA 2016 Convention. Staten Island, NY July 29

OANA July 2015 - July 2016 Members and CommitteesExecutive committee Registered OANA MembersMRS. BARBARA OBOT President (Fort Worth TX)MR. WALLES AGOYE Vice President (Woodbury, MN) 1. ADALIKWU CHRIS -KOREAPROF. WILLIAM UNDIE Secretary (Houston, TX) 2. ADIE TONY -Atlanta, GAMRS. CECILIA UNIANDEYE Treasurer (Houston TX) 3. ADIE AKOMAYE -Los Angelis , CAMR. JOSEPHAT AJANG C.I.O (New York, NY) 4. ADIE JONATHAN -Atlanta, GATBD Youth Leader 5. ADIE JUSTY -VANCOUVER, CABoard of Trustees 6. AGADA ROSE -CHICAGO, ILPROF. ASHIWEL UNDIEH CHAIRMAN (Baltimore, MD) 7. AGADA JOHN -CHICAGO, ILDR. PETER UGBONG (New Carrolton, MD) 8. AGBA TERESA -Baltimore, MNDR. GENEVIEVE AGLAZOR (Calabar, Nigeria) 9. AGBA CY -IndianaMRS. JOY GOLD (Bronx, NY) 10.AGLAZOR GENIEVE -NigeriaMR. MICHAEL ALADA (Minneapolis, MN) 11.AGORYE WALLES -St. Paul, MNConvention Planning 12.AGORYE JEANA -St. Paul, MNCommittee 13.AJANG CECELIA -New YorkMR. JOSEPHAT AJANG CHAIR (Woodbury, MN) 14.AJANG JOSEPHAT -NEW YORK, NYMRS. JOY GOLD (Newark, New Jersey) 15.AKEM JUSTY -NEW JERSEY,PROF. ASHIWEL UNDIEH (Baltimore, MD) 16.ALADA MICHAEL -Minneapolis, MNDR. PETER UGBONG (New Carrolton, MD) 17.AMAMA PLACIDUS -MANHATTAN, KSFundraising Committee 18.AMAMA AYUMI -MANHATTAN, KSAYUMI AMAMA Chair (Kansas City, KS) 19.ALADA TERESA -Minneapolis, MNJENNA AGOYE (Minneapolis, MN) 20.ANANA UWHHANKEBE -Baltimore, MDBASSEY OBOT (Fort Worth, TX ) 21.OBOT BARBARA -Dallas, TXPROJECT COMMITTEE 22.OBOT BASSEY -Dallas, TX 23.BEPEH ROSE -Dallas, TXDR. GENEVIEVE AGLAZOR (Calabar, Nigeria) 24.BESHEL UKELINA -NEW YORKBASSEY OBOT (Fort Worth, TX) 25.EYO ALICE -PROVIDENCE, RIKEVIN UNIANDEYE (Houston TX) 26.Gold MUNDY -NEW JERSEY,Youth Mobilization Committee 27.GOLD ALO -NEW JERSEY, 28.IKWUN BIBIANA (Sister) -CANADADR. CY. AGBA (Indiana, IN) 29.IKOR TONY -Atlanta, GAMRS. ROSE AGADA --- Chairperson (Chicago, IL) 30.IKOR MARY -Atlanta, GAMS. ASHIYE UNDIE ( Houston, TX) 31.SHYAM CHRIS -Albany, NYMS. ANNIE AJANG (Staten Island, NY) 32.UGBE DOROTHY (Sister) -OklahomaMEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE 33.UGBONG PETER (ALORDY) -BALTIMORE, MD 34.UGBONG UTEBYE -BALTIMORE, MDMRS. CHRISTY UBI CHAIRPERSON ( Minnesota) 35.UKE PATRICK -MINNEAPOLIS, MNMRS. ROSE AGADA ( Chicago) 36.UNDIANDEYE PARKER -NEW YORK, NYMR. JOSEPHAT AJANG ( New York) 37.UNDIANDEYE JANE EKOR -NEW YORK, NYMR. MIKE ALADA ( Minnesota) 38.UNDIE JOHN -Los Angelis , CA 39.UNDIE WILLIAM -Houston, TX 40.UNDIE EMMA -Houston, TX 41.UNIDIEH AMAKA 42.UNDIEH ASHIWEL -New york 43.UNIANDEYE KEVIN -Houston, TX 44.UNIANDEYE CECELIA -Houston, TX 45.UTIOKPANG GABRIEL -NEW YORK 46.OGAR RICHARD (Mr) -MINNEAOLOIS, MN 47.OGAR FLORA (Mrs) -MINNEAOLOIS, MN 48.AWHEN FELICITAS 49.AWHEN GODWIN (Mr) -DALLAS, TX 50.AWHEN MARTINA -Dallas, TX 51.OLAH SIMON -CHICAGO, IL CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR NEW MEMBERS WHO JOINED SINCE 2015 CONVENTION 1. AYENDI PATRICK (MARYLAND) 2. AYENDI JANE (MARYLAND) 3. IRENE JUMBO (NJ). 4. BOBBY ILAM (PA) 5. AGIAKE UFUMAKA (NY). 10 OANA 2016 Convention. Staten Island, NY July 29

Goodwill Message from Obot Family The Obot Family Congratulates the President & the Executive Committee for another successful year! SpecialCongratulation to our graduating seniors. 11 OANA 2016 Convention. Staten Island, NY July 29

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