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CFC - FESTI’ 2018

September 22nd, 2018...

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“A man who calls his kinsmen to a feast does not do so to save them from starving. They all have food in their own homes. When we gather together in the moonlit

village ground it is not because of the moon. Every man can see it in his own compound. We come together because it is good for kinsmen to do so.”

Chinua Achebe, Things Fall Apart

CHINUA ACHEBE QUOTE AUGUST HOSTS SEPT. HOSTING ROSTER

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

FESTI’ 2018

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CFC BENEFITS SUMMARY

EXCO 2018

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Inside this issue:

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Group Leaders’ phone numbers

JANUARY: Sangye, Antoinette - 513 435 2764

FEBRUARY: Azoadam, Esther - 513 293 9195

MARCH: Nju, Esteler - 513 290 8635

APRIL: Mbuagbaw, Quinta - 301 760 9380

MAY: Akama-Dibo, Catherine - 513 479 2600

JUNE: Fonyah Gwan, Alice - 513 693 6799

JULY: Fonguh, Linda -- 513 923 7844

AUGUST: Donahue-dioh, Jessica -- 713 828 1420

SEPTEMBER: Ngwa, Rockzine -- 513 307 1228

OCTOBER: Manga, Alberta -- 513 295 4372

NOVEMBER: Kindoh, Glory -- 513 236 5660

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Hosting Dates 2018

Our August 2018 Hosts:

Donahue-dioh, Jessica - Group Leader

MEMBERS

Dioh, Ndiba; Che, Christopher; Che, Rose; Mesue, Isabel; Mesue, Roland; Mesue, Eric; Essama, Zach; Fodjo, Elvire; Tita Manga; Tanui, Clare; Ngwe, Mercy; Ndikintum, Nyonufon; Ndikintum, Elsie; Tita, Margaret; Tita, Stephen; Tita, Nji; Yonzo, Therese(Rlvire's mom); Nguti, Richard; Ngum, Lynda

PLEASE CHECK THE LAST THREE PAGES OF YOUR NEWSLETTER FOR HOSTING ROSTERS.

A special Thank You to the Takougangs for an outstanding Award Ceremony in recognition of our children’s hard work! Our children are our future and your gesture brings them closer to CFC. We our proud to have you as our mentors. You set the bar high up there!

Meeting Location:

1140 South Front

Street

Hamilton OH—45011

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Thank you for giving us the opportunity to serve this great Cameroonian community. We strive to be The Best Cameroonian Community in the Diaspora and a model for others to emulate. Thank you for taking the time to attend the CFC meeting on July 28th, 2018 and for your active participation. Please, it is your responsibility to ensure that your attendance is recorded. As usual, let a member of the Executive Committee know if you cannot attend a meeting so that we know you are okay. Kudos to the host group: , Fonguh, Linda - GL; Anuafor, Stanislus; Anuafor, Lambert; Lum, Lucia; Fonguh, Michael; Tayim, Grace; Fomunung, Ernest; Fomunung, Brenda; Muela, Gladys; Awondo, Nelson; Ngohbilikha, Sapharia; Ngochi, Sidney; Njodzeka, Amabel; Meh, Gerald; Ayafor-Meh, Carine; Kum, Cleopatra; Ngansop, Brigitte; Ngansop, Jean-Baptiste; Monthe, Valere; Nana, Lycianne; Koueni, Prudence

…..THANK YOU!!!

Below are key points from the May meeting.

Topic of the Month:

�� Immigration

� Presented by Bryan Wright & Steve Driehaus

Summary: �� Bryan Wright, Steve Driehaus and wife Lucienne, of Cincinnati Compass presented their organization to CFC, an organization aimed at helping immigrant

communities in the Cincinnati area. �� The Takougangs emphasized the value of education, and presented $1,500 worth of scholarships to CFC children for outstanding educational performances

during the academic year 2018. �� Announcements/ reminders:

�� Cultural Day Event: Date set for September 22nd, 2018. Venue UAW 83 Local (Reading Road Hall we used last year). If you are a business person, or knows someone who would like to advertise in program pamphlet, please contact Rockzine Ngwa – 513 307 1228, or President – 513 383 8326 for details.

�� 2. CFC Uniforms still available for sale @ $35. See Clare Tanui or President.

�� 3. Bereavement Funds: Last date for old members to pay their $35 bereavement fee was during the June meeting. If you did not pay anything at all last year, your total will be $135. New members from 2018 are paying $100 and have 3 months from date of registration to pay it.

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Announcements:

i� Members are reminded to give their phone numbers and email addresses to the Secretary if they are not already listed in the CFC address book.

i� Next meeting - September 2nd, 2018 at 1140 South Front Street Hamilton OH 45011

i� Time: 6:00PM

Please prayer for our bereaved members as they go through the pain of losing loved ones . CFC thoughts ad prayers are with you.

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“... People will forget what you said, people

will forget what you did, but people will never

forget how you made them feel.’ Maya Angelou

For those still hesitant to buy CFC uniforms, this is the power of belonging. CFC was distinguished during the funeral of Dr. Zama in Dayton.

Please pray for one of our members mama Helen Mfom who has been in and out of the hospital lately.

Some members of the EXCO visited with mama Helen and her husband, who both extend a heartfelt THANK YOU! To CFC.

Lylianne Nana lost her mother, maman Catherine Wanda in Cameroon

Marabel Obi lost her dad, papa James Obi Ayuk in Cameroon

Maman Magdalene Djomatchoua lost her older sister in Came-roon

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CFC 2018 Cultural Festival

Meeting Location: 1140 South Front Street Hamilton, OH 45011 Date/Time: September 1st - 6:00PM

Hosts – September 2018 Meeting: Rockzine Ngwa - GL Ngwa, Thomas

Feng, Jane Tenya

Feng, Richard (Billy)

Kamdem, Alain

Kamdem, Viviane

Tamankag, Priscilla

Abega, Elsie Kibu

Abega, George

Mungyeh, Queenta

Mungyeh, Reeves

Takam, Chris

Takam, Annie

Wackep, Elvige

Barthson, Justin

Ngwa, Leonard

Tataw, David

Tchato Fride, Mirelle

Jang, Nkwenke Boniface

Kengne, Kamgang Romaric

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Thought of the month

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Summary: CFC MEMBER BENEFITS

(For Members in Good Standing only)

Cameroonians grow up in a communal environment where families and friends support each other in times of happiness, emotional and economic need. We have learned, while growing up in Came-roon, that together we stand, divided we fall, especially in a foreign land. Cameroonians believe in happiness and prosperity and that this can only be accomplished through unity. Cameroonians love and respect each other and always like to socialize and entertain each other. They love their country and are always proud of their heritage and always want to know that Cameroon and its people are doing well.

1. Hardship Loan Fund Qualified members can borrow up to $1,000 with no interest. For more information, contact Alain Kamden (513-237-8608)

2. Death /Support Benefits: (a) Death of Member (i) Immediate contribution of $100 by all CFC members to support

funeral arrangements (ii) CFC works with member’s family on funeral & transportation arrangements (iii) CFC works with family and funeral home to discount insurance and

make insurance funds available immediately (b) Death of Member’s Immediate Family $500 contribution from CFC to member for death of Spouse; Children;

Mother, Father and Siblings only. Voluntary visitations by Members. 3. Births $100 contribution from CFC to Member 4. Networking & Social Events 5. Member Education

Annual Picnic; End of Year/New Year Party/Gala Monthly Guest Speakers on selected topics to educate members

6. Children Support Children Scholarships, Children cultural activities/education by Children’s Committee 7. Career Mentors Diverse professionals, business executives, and academia available for

educational, career and business mentorship 8. General Member-to-Member Support 9. Respect for all members’ opinion – civil discussion of issues. Simple, humble, loving community with high achievers

encouraging each other. Join CFC Today and start enjoying these great benefits. Don’t Be Alone.

To join Contact President Sheila Mukiawa (513-383-8326)

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EXCO 2018

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President

Sheila Mukiawa-Spangler

Vice President

Joseph Takougang

Secretary General

Priscilla Tamankag

Assistant Secretary

General Treasurer

Esteler Nju Konate

Assistant treasurer

Fidele Koumanimben

Financial Secretary

Clare Tanui

Organizing Secretary

Robert Mbuagbaw

Assistant Organizing

Secretary

Glady Muela

Chief Whip/Timekeeper

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Contact them for any questions….

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JANUARY

Sangye, Antoinette –GL

Sangye, Fidelis

Koumanimben, Fidele

Nyamsi, Francois

Mpondo, Sophie

Djadjui, Aurel Cedric

Tchaya, Paulin

Tchaya, Emaha Nadine

Djomatchoua justin

Djomatchoua madeleine

Gangoua Ngongang, Giscardine

Ndele Talakong, Richard

Dimou, Jean-Louis

Dimou, Arlette

Tiopi, Noela

Meupe, Mbambou David

Alobewde, Lydia Elome

Magagoum, Justine- (Talla Andre's mom)

Talla , Andre

Koueni, Prudence

FEBRUARY

Azoadam, Esther - GL

Ajebe, Epie

Nyam, Roger

Nyam, Clarisse

Azoadam, Phillip

Ubangong, Samuel

Ubangoh, Azah Vivian

Asah, Pascal

Oyeh, Linda

Nyam, Lillian

Nyam, Robert

Nyam, Christabelle

Mbilam, Agnes

Temah, Mary

Temah, Patience

Amuamdze, Gilbert

Moffo, Natalie

Tantoh, Matilda

Besmer, Tayo Lucedy

Amuam, Kum Deudonne

MARCH

Nju, Esteler - GL

Nyamusa, Valentine

Nyamusa, Valerie

Nyamusa, Ngwe Anna

Mbedi, Henri

Ajaga, Hans

Fonjong, Beltha

Ngwa, Emmanuel Jitzi

Ngwa, Berri Gladys Ngeh

Nju, Isaac

Yahyah, Esther

Yahyah, Divine

Amazee, Elizabeth

Njock, Simon Ayuk Tambe

Ngale, yvette

Ngale, Yvonne

Ngale, Christelle

Ngale, Corine

Toukam, Berteline Nicole

Njinang Ngassa, Henriette

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APRIL

Mbuagbaw, Quinta - GL

Yossa, Emiliene

Mbuagbaw, Robert

Bateky, Elizabeth

Tacho, Doddy

Tacho, Evelyn

Keuni, Josephine

Yonga, Jean

Deukam, Jean

Deukam, Stephanie

Hangoue, Yvonne

Tacho, Gladys

Biedenharn, Rita

Ebonlo, Gwendolyn

Ebonlo, Grace

Fende, Susan

Djani, Edith

Ngueleu, Jean- Pierre

Ndifor, Earnest

MAY

Akama-Dibo, Catherine - GL

Akama-Dibo, Emmanuel

Bessingi, Clarisse

Bessingi, Daniel

Takougang, Joseph

Takougang, Prudence

Njongai, Ida

Nyoh, Emmanuel

Ngantcha, Julius

Ngantcha, Galina

Muela, Lucas

Anagho, Joey

Anagho, Arabel

Kum, Nina

Meh, Anna

Eghombi, Elvis

Eghombi, Mirabel

Weladji, Frederic

Weladji, Tiaffi Monique

Nguekam, Anastasie

JUNE

Fonyah Gwan, Alice - GL Fonyah, Hansel

Djiadeu, Annie

Djiadeu, Emile

Kabiwa, Suzanne

Tibong Mbah, Vania

Tibong, Stanley

Seumo, Hugues

Tientcheu, Lucie

Wandeu, Martin

Njume, Rosaline

Gwan Stanley

Gwan,Enoh Ernestine

Suila, Bertrine (Betty)

Siakom, Estelle

Chi, Cletus

Chi, Joan

Kwuimy, Cedrick

Giakom, Njonong Henriette

Tiomo, Odette Chantal

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JULY

Fonguh, Linda - GL

Anuafor, Stanislus

Anuafor, Lambert

Lum, Lucia

Fonguh, Michael

Tayim, Grace

Fomunung, Ernest

Fomunung, Brenda

Muela, Gladys

Awondo, Nelson

Ngohbilikha, Sapharia

Ngochi, Sidney

Njodzeka, Amabel

Meh, Gerald

Ayafor- Meh, Carine

Kum, Cleopatra

Ngansop, Brigitte

Ngansop, Jean-Baptiste

Monthe, Valere

Nana, Lycianne

Koueni, Prudence

AUGUST

Donahue-dioh, Jessica - GL

Dioh, Ndiba

Che, Christopher

Che, Rose

Mesue, Isabel

Mesue, Roland

Mesue, Eric

Essama, Zach

Fodjo, Elvire

Tita Manga

Tanui, Clare

Ngwe, Mercy

Ndikintum, Nyonufon

Ndikintum, Elsie

Tita, Margaret

Tita, Stephen

Tita, Nji

Yonzo, Therese(Rlvire's mom)

Nguti, Richard

Ngum, Lynda

SEPTEMBER

Ngwa, Rockzine - GL

Ngwa, Thomas

Feng, Jane Tenya

Feng, Richard (Billy)

Kamdem, Alain

Kamdem, Viviane

Tamankag, Priscilla

Abega, Elsie Kibu

Abega, George

Mungyeh, Queenta

Mungyeh, Reeves

Takam, Chris

Takam, Annie

Wackep, Elvige

Barthson, Justin

Ngwa, Leonard

Tataw, David

Tchato Fride, Mirelle

Jang, Nkwenke Boniface

Kengne, Kamgang Romaric

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OCTOBER

Manga, Alberta - GL

Nyusemo, Stanley

Ntowe, Pauline

Ntowe, Frida

Tem, Grace

Ndikintum, Nfii

Kinyuy, Benita

Manga, Phina

Asanji, Vitalis

Munyuytah, Emellienne

Nde, Relindis

Manga, Pamela

Biame, Christelle

Biame, Anyekeze

Enie, Comfort

Malange, Bety

Malange, Elias

Ngong, Gustave

Kinyuy, John

NOVEMBER

Kindoh, Glory - GL

Kindoh, Celestina

Mukiawa-Spangler, Sheila

Kindoh, Violet

Tegum, Abraham

Mukiawa, Diana

Essono, Bannistaire

Makiki, Victorine

Tchokounte, Jean-Blaise

Taboh, Kingsley

Bime, Emmanuella

Mesue, Emmanuel

Bime, Emmanuel

Bime- Kibungla, Ethel

Obi, Mirabel

Kakon, Mary

Ngen, Gilbert

Liz, Angela

Mukiawa, Gerald

Monono, Hans

Nkwati, Magdalene

2018 hosting roster