Season's Greetings! Welcome to our review of 2017. What a year it has been! From a a successful convention in Atlanta, to the election of one additional member to the board of directors, to a record membership enrollment, it has been a memorable year for BCA-USA. And all this without mentioning the close to 120K raised for the MPC and the amazing progress with the facility! It's been a year of significant accomplishments - thanks to you our members. Thank you so much. Your commitment and support made an enormous difference. We have lots to look forward to in 2018. For now, here is a look back at some of the incredible work we achieved in 2017. Happy reading! The Editorial Team

Events: Successful Convention in Atlanta

Governance: A full Board of Directors

At the Annual Convention hosted, BCA-USA members elected Ba Nkom Gwanbidpua Tangeh to the board of Directors.

Governance: Proposed Finance Committee Adopted

The BCA-USA finance committee is charged with assisting the BCA-USA Treasurer in overseeing, managing and reporting all financial transactions of BCA-USA to the membership. This committee will comprise of 5 members and will be headed by the Treasurer.

Fundraising: Close to 120K raised for MPC

Outreach: Service to the community

Members volunteer during convention weekend

Members in Colorado and Houston lend a helping hand

Membership: Record Membership Registration

MPC: Huge strides with Landscaping

We end the year with major progress in the construction of our flagship project, the MPC. Landscaping of the facility is currently underway and on schedule.

Chapter Empowerment

As part of its strategic focus on chapter empowerment, BCA Special envoys, Ba Titamohkumi, Ni Julius Ndangam and Ni Alex (Ba Sam) Ngati respectively visited Houston, Dallas and San Jose to meet with BCA members in these chapters and to assist with chapter restructuring. Below is a picture taken during the visit to Northern California chapter .

Awards and Recognition

BCA members recognized for their services during the 2017 BCA-USA Awards MEMBER OF THE YEAR Valeria Awah Ngafor - in recognition of exceptional leadership as Southern Texas Chapter President. EXCELLENCE IN LEADERSHIP Sama Esau Jangha - in recognition of exceptional leadership of 2016 Convention in OKC. Samkeah Titanji - in recognition of exceptional leadership of Culture Committee and promotion of Bali Culture. Gabby Njinimbot - in recognition of exceptional leadership rebuilding Eastern Chapter. OUTSTANDING YOUTH OF THE YEAR Pheasan Bih Ngang - in recognition of exceptional leadership as Secretary in Membership Committee. RISING STAR OF THE YEAR Kehmia K. Tangeh - exceptional Leadership as Public Relations Officer and Co-Chair of 2017 Convention. PRESIDENTIAL AWARD Candice Ngwa - Exceptional Leadership as Vice-Chair on MEMCOM, Chair of COP and President of Northern Texas Chapter. Marie Nangah and FRC - Exceptional Leadership and Teamwork raising over $100,000 towards MPC Ma Eveline Gwaabe Yongbi, MEMCOM and Nkaptod Team - Exceptional Leadership and Teamwork growing BCA USA Membership to over 500 Members for the first time. LIFE TIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD   Ba Nkom Gwanbidpua and Mamoun Valuma Tangeh: In grateful recognition and deep appreciation for over 25 years of exceptional, consistent and outstanding service to BCA-USA since its founding in 1988.

Official BCA tshirts launched

$2000 Support for Hurricane Harvey Relief

In Memoriam

Ni Victor Nchamukong 1961 - 2017

Ba Tita Todmia Gabriel Fonyonga 1955 - 2017

Ba Nkom Titus Fomuso 1939 - 2017

A GOOD READ!

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