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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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ANNOUNCEMENTS FESTI’ 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 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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