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Always remember: “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
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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 June 2018 Hosts:
Fonyah Gwan, Alice (GL); - Group Leader
MEMBERS
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, Ber-trine (Betty); Siakom, Estelle; Chi, Cletus; Chi, Joan; Kwuimy, Cedrick; Gia-kom, Njonong Henriette; Tiomo, Odette Chantal
PLEASE CHECK THE LAST THREE PAGES OF YOUR NEWSLETTER FOR HOSTING ROSTERS.
Thumbs Up! Team May The Food was Delicious!
Meeting Location:
Kennedy Heights Presby Church
6312 Kennedy Ave
Cincinnati OH—45213
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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 May 26th, 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: 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
…..THANK YOU!!!
Below are key points from the May meeting.
Topic of the Month:
Mental health Issues - Myth or Reality
Presented by Ajebe Epie
Bereavement Funds: Members are reminded that the June is the last month to pay their $35 bereavement funds. Updates: Per Finance Committee, CFC cannot proceed as an entity because it is not legally registered to become one. CFC Picnic 2018 has come and gone. What a blast…... Images coming soon….. CFC Cultural Show is coming soon… September 15th, 2018. CFC Uniforms available for sale @ $35 per 5 yards—Contact Clare Tita
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Announcements: 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.
Next meeting - June 30th, 2018 at Kennedy Heights Presbyterian Church.
Time: 7:00PM
Please join in welcoming our newest member,
Baby Ryan Nyuykongmo Asuta.
Congratulations to the proud parents Kingsley and Emmanuella !
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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
Our community is blessed to have many great per-sonalities with different qualities. Our Vive Presi-dent (Dr. Joseph Takougang– Uncle Joe) is one of these personalities, and is also one of the pioneer members of CFC who helped shape our association to what it is today.
He is not only dedicated to serving our community, but is also a talent writer of great intellect. He has graced us with an eye opening book on our Mother-
land, a book that will teach many generations about the history of our be-loved country - Cameroon.
Post-Colonial Cameroon: Politics, Economy, and Society is a must-read to be on every book shelf. Contact Uncle Joe if you need a copy.
Our sister community in Dayton lost a beloved son of the Motherland. Dr. Zama Ndefru was also once a member of CFC. Please pray for the repose of his soul and the soul of all the faithful departed. Amen!
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CFC - FESTI’ 2018
September 15th 2018
C a m e r o o n F a m i l y o f C i n c i n n a t i
CFC 2018 Cultural Festival
Meeting Location: Kennedy Heights Presbyterian 6312 Kennedy Heights Ave Cincinnati, OH 45213 Date/Time: March 31st - 6:00PM
Hosts of July 2018 Meeting: 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
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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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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, Alin
Kamdem, Viviane
Abega, Elsie Kibu
Abega, George
Tamankag, Priscilla
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
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