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MEDA~USA 2011 ANNUAL CONVENTION

WASHINGTON, DC JULY 28~31

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This web site is a showcase of the history of the Moghamo People, their proud heritage, rich culture, and the activities of MEDA-USA in the United States and in Cameroon. It also has link to other sister organizations and updates on all issues pertinent to Moghamo. It is a one-stop shop in which you will learn about the Moghamo people and their activities especially in the Diaspora. We hope you will find the information posted here both informative and rewarding and that you will pass the information unto others, share your opinion with us and will come back again and again to learn new things about us as they become available.

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MEDA-USA is a nonprofit organization founded on August 15, 1997 under United States 501(C) 3 statute. It is the Moghamo Cultural and Development Association based in the United States of America and has as its parent association (MOCUDA) based in Cameroon.
Membership is open to all persons of Moghamo heritage, to the spouses (wives and husbands) of persons of Moghamo heritage, and their sons, daughters or adopted family members, as well as to friends of Moghamo.
Since its founding in 1997 as a 501(c )3 organization, MEDA-USAs primary focus has been to support or initiate development initiatives in Moghamo, as well as encourage networking, support and a sense of brotherhood/sisterhood within the Moghamo community in the United States of America.
During annual conventions Moghamoans of all works of life come together to celebrate the Moghamo culture, reminisce, share our experiences in the USA and raise funds for development projects at home.The 2011 Annual Convention is scheduled for July 28 -31 2011 in Washington, DC.

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OverviewMEDA-USA is a nonprofit organization founded on August 15, 1997 under United States 501(C) 3 statute. It is the Moghamo Cultural and Development Association based in the United States of America and has as its parent association (NAMOCUDA) the Moghamo Cultural and Development Association composed of Moghamoans based in Cameroon. It has a goal of bringing together Moghamoans and friends of Moghamo to help improve the lives of the Moghamo people back home in Cameroon and to create a community and a support system for each other in the Diaspora. MEDA-USA has in the past met these lofty objectives through sponsorship of various programs in Moghamo especially in the Health care and education domain, and on annual basis hold conventions in different cities in the United States to celebrate it proud heritage and raise funds to sponsor the stated projects back home. Since its inception in Washington DC in August 1997, MEDA-USA has grown to have chapters in Atlanta, Boston, California, Chicago, Cincinnati, Dallas, Houston, Minnesota and Washington, DC. Mission Statement MEDA-USA - A Moghamo cultural and development Association was created on the August 15, 1997 with a commitment to make use of the technical, fiscal and intellectual resources available to Moghamoans in the USA for the economic, cultural and political betterment of our predominantly impoverished people back at home in Moghamo, in the North West Province of Cameroon; to work incessantly to ensure peace, unity and progress amongst some of our feuding villages by being living examples and above all; to develop, maintain and uphold our most cherished cultural values for posterity. To this end, MEDA-USA seeks;To provide assistance that improves the well-being of Moghamoans at home and in the USA. To provide Moghamoans with a vehicle through which they can contribute effectively to the socio-economic, cultural and technological development of Moghamo. To develop and implement an educational and cultural program for preserving the Moghamo cultural heritage. To provide members with a professional, social, cultural network and forum to offer perspective, direction to economic, business, public policy, administrative, developmental issues. To foster a Moghamo spirit of solidarity, tolerance, respect and understanding of each other and a sense of responsibility among Moghamoans. provide career & professional development, job placements and facilitation for newest Moghamo immigrants to the USA. Identify programs which excite the youth and encourage their participation in national conventions and chapter activities. To promote the welfare, the socio-economic development and progress of Moghamoans in the United States of America. To maintain continual contact and association between MEDA USA and other Moghamo Cultural and Development Associations. To create a forum where Moghamoans and friends of Moghamo can come together and get acquainted. Association History Founded in August 1997 by Moghmoans resident in the USA, MEDA-USA a Moghamo Cultural and Development Association has since grown to have branches in Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Cincinnati, California, Dallas, Houston, Minnesota and Washington DC. Moghamo refers to a collectivity of twenty-two villages geographically located within in the administrative sub-division of Batibo, Momo Division in the North-Western Province of Cameroon.Moghamo, made up of essentially people of the widikum tribe span some twenty-two villages namely: Ambo, Angie, Anong, Ashong, Batibo, Bessi, Bessom, Efah, Enwen, Enyoh, Ewai, Guzang, Kugwe, Kurabei, Kuruku, Mbengok, Mbunjei, Ngyen-Muwa, Numben, Nyenjei, Oshum, and Tiben in the North West Province of Cameroon.

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Article 6 of the MEDA-USA constitution defines who can be a member of this association as well as what membership obligations are. It states, inter alia, that;Membership shall be open to all persons of Moghamo heritage. Membership shall also be opened to the spouses (wives and husbands) of persons of Moghamo heritage, and their sons, daughters or adopted family members, as well as to friends of Moghamo. This article further states Members shall pay an annual development due of $25 in their first year of residency in the US and $50 there after. This due shall be a membership requirement and shall be the basis of membership benefits. Active membership refers to members who are up to date with their annual payments. Active membership entitles members to all benefits offered by the organization.Payment can be made by clicking the donate button below and using our PayPal secured option.

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Through this secured web link Moghamoans and friends of Moghamo can register, become a registered member of MEDA-USA and enjoy all the benefits that come with membership. The annual membership due is $50 with the exception of $25 for Moghamoans in their first year of residency in the USA. To register click the Donate bottun and use our secured PayPal link.

"There is a hereditary selective advantage to membership in a powerful group united by devout belief and purpose. Even when individuals subordinate themselves and risk death in common cause, their genes are more likely to be transmitted to the next generation than are those of competing groups who lack equivalent resolve." Edward O. Wilson

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CLETUS N. NJAH PRESIDENT

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Thank You Message from the President August 1, 2011Dear Moghamoans,On behalf of the newly elected executive of MEDA-USA, I wish to extend a special thank you to all those who attended the just ended MEDA Convention in Washington-DC .Your commitment to making this event so successful is highly applauded and appreciated. I give a special thank you to all the members of the out-gone executive for the marvelous job they have done for the past four years in upholding the ideals of MEDA-USA. A big thank you to the chapter Presidents (the Huston TX President and his delegation, the Dallas-TX President and his delegation, the Ohio delegation, the Family from Nashville Tennessee, the family from Amarillo TX, the family from Williamsburg VA, the family from North Carolina and the family from South Africa. You guys are very outstanding and I appreciate you all. Let me also thank the various village family heads in Washington - DC (The President GUDA USA, my father-in-law the President of Bessi Awum family meeting, myself President BCDA USA, President Ashong family meeting, the President Tetuh-Njei family meeting) for upholding the baton of Moghamo unity. And most of all the Moghamo women MOWUCUDA USA, you are truly appreciated.Thank you all again for putting that trust and confidence in me and my executive to lead MEDA-USA for the next two years. You have made the right decision. You have made it known to the entire Moghamo community world-wide that the time has come for us to put aside primitive inter-village politics and build a united Moghamo. The time has come for us to wake-up the sleeping giant. The time has come for us to speak loud and clear with one voice, that together we can get the job done for the benefit of Moghamo. Once again we can create hope in those back home that look to us for assistance. I understand that it is going to be a great challenge and unlimited possibilities, but with your support we will make remarkable progress towards the unity and prosperity of Moghamo. Last Saturday you and I vowed to turn MEDA USA around. YES we CAN! Together we will all adopt a strategy that will impact the lives of our people back home and create opportunities for many who look to us for assistance. It is time for every Moghamoan no matter the age, gender and longevity in America to take pride in the unity of Moghamo. I have accepted to act and I call on all of you to join me in reshaping MEDA USA. YES! The Sleeping Giant is up once again and forever.Long-live MEDA - USA Long-live the U.S.ANjah Cletus NdiPresident MEDA-USAA Moghamo Cultural and Development Association (MOCUDA).

President

Profile Cletus Ndi NjahPresident MEDA USA I was born on May 15, 1974 in Batibo Cameroon. Son of Papa Tam Njah and Mami Cecilia Andon. I come from a polygamous family with so many siblings. Currently a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) contract security supervisor with more than six years track record of strengthening security and safety in government leased and owned facilities. I am equally a sworn-in District of Columbia Special Police Officer.EducationI attended Government Primary school Batibo (G.S. Batibo). I later attended Government Secondary School Batibo (GSS Batibo), now Government High School Batibo. I later attended Government Bilingual High School Yaoundé (GBHS Essos) from where I graduated in 1993 with three A- Level papers. I attended University of Yaoundé 1 - Cameroon from where I graduated in June 1997 with a Bachelors Degree (B.A) in History. In the spring of 2007 I was admitted into the Graduate School of Management and Technology, University of Maryland University College (UMUC). My Passion for security made me to specialize in Homeland Security Management at UMUC. I graduated in December 2009 with a Master of Science Degree (M.Sc.) in Management Homeland Security Management.I entered the United States of America for the first time on October 12, 2002 through the American Diversity Visa Lottery Program which is coordinated by the Department of State (DOS). On March 26, 2008 I became United States citizen through naturalization.Professional TrainingFour weeks after I arrived the U.S.A, I attended the Turner and Walker (TW) security training academy in Silver Spring Maryland where I successfully completed 72 hours of General Services Administration (GSA) contract guard training and 40 hours of fire arms training. I.PROFESSIONAL TRAINING.Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Compliance Agent CertificationInformation Systems Security Certificate of Completion Issued by the United States Coast Guard Office of Workforce Performance and Development.General services Administration (GSA) armed contract guard training with Turner and Walker Security Training Academy in Silver Spring, MarylandDepartment of Homeland Security (DHS) contract guard recertification with the Department of Transportation Security Force.Workplace response to active shooters training with the Department of Transportation Security Force, supervised by the District of Columbia Metropolitan Police Department District of Columbia Armed Special Police Officers training with Jenkins Security ConsultingFirst Aid, Adult CPR/AED, Infant and child CPR training with American Red Cross.

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Profile Michael NjeiVice President MEDA USA Coming soon!

National Execitive

Cletus NjahPresidentMichael NjeiVice PresidentFelix Chah, BSc, MBASecretaryNicole MbahAssistant SecretaryFlorence KeyakaTreasurerGodwin NgohFinancial SecretaryMa. Bensi AchaPublicity/Fundraising OfficerDr. Gladys MbahChief Whip

"Go to the people. Learn from them. Live with them. Start with what they know. Build with what they have. The best of leaders when the job is done, when the task is accomplished, the people will say we have done it ourselves".Lao Tzu"Do not follow where the path may lead. Go instead where there is no path and leave a trail."Harold R. McAlindon

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MEDA~USA PROJECTS2009-2011
Projects OverviewSince its founding in 1997 as a 501(c )3 organization, MEDA-USAs primary focus has been to support or initiate development initiatives in Moghamo, as well as encourage networking, support and a sense of brotherhood/sisterhood within the Moghamo community in the United States of America. MEDA-USA has since its inception supported a wide array of projects at home which include but are not limited to; Building classrooms and supplying desks to elementary schoolsBuilding toilets in public elementary schoolsAward of more than 800 scholarships to deserving studentsAwards to encourage the cultivation of raffia palm used in producing palm wineSupport HIV/AIDS counseling and assistance to patients through the Batibo District hospitalSupport for the Women Empowerment Center in Batibo and its programsSupport of student summer programsSponsorships of children orphaned by HIV/AIDSSupport for the construction of the Batibo District hospital mortuaryOngoing support for the construction of a public library in GuzangProviding medical supplies to the district hospitalFinancial support for the construction of local churches or to support their outreach projectsThough annual conventions in various cities in the USA, the next of which is schedule for Washington, DC on July 28-31, 2011, the goal of MEDA-USA has been to create a forum for all sons, daughters, children and friends of Moghamo domiciled in the United States of America to come together, share our culture and experiences and share with others the beauty of the Moghamo culture, and to raise funds to support ongoing or new projects at home. On those events, especially during the Friday cultural night, cultural songs, music and tales are shared. This provides a rare opportunity for kids and young Moghamoans who were born in the USA and did not have that experience of the Moghamo culture growing up.Highlighted below are three main ongoing projects. Please feel free to make suggestions about improving existing projects, or suggest new projects by dropping a mail to the project committee. Use the mail box above to send a mail to the project committee.

Scholarships

This is an ongoing program spanning at least a decade and has provide over 800 scholarships to young Moghmaons

MEDA USA recognizes the native culture of Moghamoans and pays tribute to all custodians of our rich heritage. The Education and Culture Committee embodies MEDA USAs strong commitment to preserve and promote Moghamo culture, encourage and reward academic scholarship in the Moghamo youth, and to facilitate the universal appreciation of Moghamo culture.

2011 MEDA USA Scholarship Winners.pdf

MEDA SCHOLARHIP APPLICATION FORM 2011.pdf

Guidance Notes on MEDA USA Competitive Scholarships.pdf

Orphans Progam

Project approved by the MEDA-USA General Assembly Convening in Washington, DC on July 29, 2006.

The MEDA-USA Orphans Program is designed to help children of Moghamo that are orphaned by AIDS or are unable to obtain basic elementary education because of financial constraints resulting from this epidemic. Though a partnership with Shaping Destiny, a Christian non profit organization working in Moghamo, MEDA-USA is now the proud sponsor of 10 Moghamo kids that are all back to school thanks to this initiative. All sponsored kids as per this arrangement are entitled to:EducationMedical Care (including vaccination & checkups)Food and ClothingRecreation/spiritual growth

Public Library Project

Project approved through a unanimous vote by the MEDA-USA General Assembly Convening in Washington, DC on July 29, 2006.

The Guzang Public Library Project has been launched in the Guzang Village of the Batibo Sub District of Cameroon. This was done on December 29, 2006 amidst high acclaim, expectations and thanks to MEDA USA for putting the children of Moghamo high on their development agenda. In his lunching address His Royal Highness Fon Gwan Mbanyamsig III of Guzang noted with joy the gratitude of a community full of enthusiasm to note with great appreciation that this time it is not only the sons and daughters of Guzang but the sons and daughters of Batibo sub division who have seen the need and importance of putting Batibo sub division into the global world communication age.This project is designed to be funded and implemented in three phases. The total estimated cost of this project is in the neighborhood of 30 million francs CFA. Your suggestions, generous contributions, and the payment of your Library Development levy of $100 if you are a Moghamoan resident in the USA will go a long way toward fulfilling this dream for the children.

GUZANG_LIBRARY.pdf

HRH FON OF GUZANG.pdf

GUZANG DEVELOPMENT CHAIR.pdf

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Service OverviewWithout community service, we would not have a strong quality of life. It's important to the person who serves as well as the recipient. It's the way in which we ourselves grow and develop. Dr. Dorothy I. Height, MEDA-USA has constantly been looking for ways to improve the lives of Moghamoans in the USA especially new immigrants, share the Moghamo culture with children and friends of Moghamo and above all, help improve the lives of our folkes back in Moghamo. Some of the areas we have focused on here in the USA include ensuring our members enroll in a Group Life insurance Program, participate in career development semeinars during the convention, learn about opportunities for personla grwoth, development and financial freedom as well as immigration councilling. A member's scholarship program for training in the health sciences filed courtesy NEW Horizons Medical Center in Atlanta, GA and a mentoring program that will benefit a lot of younger Moghamoans and increase the participation of the younger generation of Moghamoans in MEDA-USA affairs.

Mentoring

Group Life Insurance

MEDA-USA strongly urge its members to participate in Group Life Insurance programs offered by various chapters. The wide spread of Moghamoans all over the USA makes a single MEDA policy undesireable. If you reside in an area with no active chapter, please feel free to contact a chapter which offers a Group insurance policy through their insurance coordinators listed below;Ni George TimaGroup Insurance CoordinatorWashington, DCPhone: 301-437-2260Ni Fon TenyaGroup Insurance CoordinatorDallas, TXPhone: 972-333-8122Ni Marcel AchaGroup Insurance CoordinatorHouston, TXPhone: 832-455-7071Cultural Group Benefits is our reliable partner in providing this service.

Networking

MEDA-USA serves as a support network and a bridge not only to many back in Moghamo but to many Moghamoans residing in the USA. During annual conventions and through the many Moghamo social network forums Moghamoans meet each other and share experiences, challenges and their unique cultural perspectives on many salient issues. Hundreds of Moghamoans all over the world meet on the Moghamo facebook group, the Moghamo Yahoo egroups, on twitter, linkin and other social networks. Facebook especially has provide a unique opportunities for Moghamoans to meet each other and share their common passion. It has in the last year resulted to many serious relationships and marriage.
Moghamo community in the USA is rich in skills sets, resources and talents. We have amongst us certified nurses, medical doctors, pharmacists, IT specialists, lawyers, professors, just to mention a few. It is our hope for MEDA to be a vehicle or medium to match these talents with our youths.Also by show casing these talents, they wills serve as role models and a form of motivation for our youths. Living in the environment that we find ourselves, it is critically important to regularly and continuously emphasize the potentials that lie in our youths. Constant positive reinforcement, is required, to prevent them from being side tracked by negative stereotype labeled on African Americans. Our youths should know America is a land of opportunities, a place where dreams can come true and the sky is the limit of what they can achieve or become. However, dreams can only be reality through hard work, persistence, patience and dedication.Finally, when they have decided on career path, a proper mentoring leads to a successful career. It has been documented by research that people that receive mentoring in their career development have been more successful regardless of the career path. If you have a career question or you want to be in our database of experts contact: Chris Njeh at : chris_njeh_usoncology.com

"The willingness to share does not make one charitable; it makes one free." Robert Brault"How far that little candle throws his beams! So shines a good deed in a naughty world."William Shakespeare

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Annual Convention 2011

WASHINGTON, DCJuly 28-31, 2011
Message from the National President.Dear MoghamoansLet me take this opportunity to welcome you to our Capital City Washington DC on the occasion of our annual convention. There is much excitement awaiting you. First and foremost, I would like to thank our Convention Chair Ni George Tima for taking of up the challenge of leadership in these times of uncertainties and apathy. It is the type of dedication and selflessness that we ask of every Moghamoan. Our convention has always been to fulfill three objectives- socialize, empower and raise funds for community development. This years convention is no exception, it is planned to attain those goals. This an election year and you are called upon to rise up and serve your people. Dont only speak from side line- be a true active participant. In the past I have proposed that our constitution be amended so that MEDA better serves its people. Again as you prepare to head to DC, I will again put on the table these proposals1-Creation of Board of directors: It is important for the smooth transitions of different administrations, that a board of directors be created to oversea the activities of MEDA. This is especially true when long term projects are implemented that might go beyond one administration. The creation of board of director will also be look upon favorably by the USA government in terms of our charitable status.2- Amendment of the elected officers: Currently every leadership of MEDA is voted by the general assembly every two years. However, sometimes a disjointed executive might be elected and hence no effective advancement of MEDA happens within that administration. So it is proposed that only the President and Treasurer are elected and the president then appoints the rest of the executive depending on who he/she think he/she can work effectively with3-MEDA-USA or MOCUDA USA:Is the name MEDA appropriate, should we be called MOCUDA (Moghamo Cultural and Development Association) USA? Are we by our very nature an extension of our mother organization MOCUDA in Cameroon?4-Any other suggestion that will make for a better MEDA is welcomeOnce gain, thank you. It has been my pleasure serving you for the past 6 years. It has been challenging, educating, stressful, but above all rewarding.Stay blessedOne people, One Moghamo and One MEDA

Convention Hall Location: La Union Mall 1401 University Boulevard Langley Park, MD 20783

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Planning Commitee

General organizing committee chair: Ni. George Timah Fund raising Coordinators : Mbah VivianMbah Gladys Njah CletusNjong Vincent Kem PatrickMbah JenniferFood coordinators: Ma. Mary Fonji Mudoh GraceMa. Acha BensyMa. ManyiCultural Coordinators: Ni.Tambu Joseph Ni Paul TendohNi. Jonas MuwudSoccer coordinators: Mbah Patrick Tebid PavlakisTita Dominique

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Convention Sponsors

General Sponsors of the MEDA-USA 2011 Convention: Tima George $200.00Dennis Tenyah $50.00Cletus Njah $100.00Felix Chah $50.00Paul Tendoh $75.00Antho & Emmanuel Ndamukong $100Evy & Vally Mungyeh $60Dr.Chris Njeh $200Mrs. Mary Anne Fomunyoh $200John Teke $50Vincent Njong (Kweti) $50Chris Mbaku - undisclosedDr. & Mrs. Farley Mba $300Mr. & Mrs. Roger Nchang $200Mami Pauline Musaga $20.00 Mr & Mrs Simon Njah $50.00Stephen Gwan $50.00 HRH Tegum Mesong of Ambo $50.00Samuel Tanee Fomum $100.00 Thomas T. Mbeli $50.00 Mr. and Mrs. Amstrong Mbah $100.00 Anonymous Contributor $22.00Anonymous Contributor $50.00

Farewell Address Presented by Outgoing President Dr.Christopher Njeh Coming soon!

Key Note Address Presented by Mafon Janet Kem Topic: Education Coming soon!

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