Federation
of Lofa Associations in the Americas (FLAA)
Nineteenth
National Convention, May 22 - 24, 2009
Staten Island,
New York 10304
Information
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| FAQ
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Accomodations
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Tour Info
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2009 Convention
Information
From the “Big Apple,” New York City, it is with
distinct honor that we cordially invite all daughters and sons of Lofa
County and well wishers to attend the FLAA Nineteenth Annual
Convention, scheduled for May 22 - 24, 2009 on Staten Island, New York.
All Lofans are highly encouraged to participate through presentations
and forum-oriented discussions of issues vital to the socioeconomic
empowerment of the people of Lofa County.
Convention
Theme:
Rebuilding Lofa: If Not Now, When? If Not Me, Then Who?
download revised agenda
Meet and
Greet: 
Century Dance Complex
260 Bay Street
Staten Island, NY 10304
Tel.: 718-273-7331
Time: 7PM - 10 PM
Convention: 
New
Brighton Christ Church
76 Franklin Avenue
Staten Island, NY 10304
Tel.: 718-727-6100
Time: 8AM - 4 PM
 Banquet:
Memory
Lane Catering Hall
789 Post Avenue
Staten Island, NY 10310
Tel.: 718-448-8032
Time: 8PM - 1AM
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Register
Now!
Registration is
a three step
process:
Step One:
Pay via PayPal using the panel below.
Tip 1:
Select the number of registrants who are attending in your
party.
Tip 2:
Enter the names of all registrants in the text box.
Tip 3:
Press the "Pay Now" button and complete the checkout process.
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Frequently
Asked Questions (FAQ)
1.
What do I get for the $125.00 registration fee?
| Banquet |
$40.00 |
| Food (May
22-24) |
$25.00 |
| T-shirts |
$25.00 |
| FLAA
Calendar |
$10.00 |
| Souvenirs
(key chains, pens) |
$25.00 |
| TOTAL |
$125.00 |
*PLEASE
NOTE: If you pay via PayPal, a service
fee of $2.00 will apply.
2.
Can I sell banquet tickets to other Patrons?
YES
| Patron
tickets |
$75.00 |
| Ordinary
banquet ticket |
$40.00 |
3.
What are the rates for advertisements & announcements in
program materials?
| Quarter
page: |
$30.00 |
| Half page: |
$50.00 |
| Full page: |
$100.00 |
4.
What games will be played at the convention?
50/50 raffle and
wine tasting
events will be held. At the meet and greet function, food will be
provided free of charge, but drinks will be sold to raise funds in
augmenting the costs of the convention as indicated in the budget.
5.
Will drinks be free of charge at the convention deliberations?
NO
Drinks except
water will be
sold at the convention deliberations and banquet to members and guests
at reasonable cost. Please note that the organizing committee will be
working closely with the National Treasurer and members of the Finance
Committee to ensure proper accountability of beverage sales at the
convention.
Staten Island Hotel
834 Victory Boulevard
Staten Island, NY 10312
Phone: 718-698-5000
Cost per Night $139.00 |
Midland Motor Inn
630 Midland Avenue, South Beach
Staten Island, NY 10306
Phone: (718) 987 8322
Cost per night $129.00 |
The Cosmopolitan Motel
1274 Hylan Boulevard
Grasmere, Staten Island, NY 10305
Phone: (718) 979 7000
Cost per night $129.00 |
Staten Island Motor Lodge
481 Hylan Boulevard
Staten Island, NY 10305
Phone: (718) 981 2030
Cost per night $129.00 |
Please note:
Most of the hotel and motels have single and double rooms
with parking lot, telephone service, air conditioning, color TV, queen
size beds, free HBO & ESPN.
Anyone
wishing to tour the city of New York may do so at the additional price
of $48.00. The price of the tour is not included in the
convention $125 convention fee.
For more details, please visit www.citysights.com
(phone: 212-812-2700) Please contact the Convention Committee
for further information.
Key
Contacts
Richard
Zayzay
Chapter President,
FLAA, New York
Phone: 917-687-3667 |
Mr.
Yark Beyan
Chairperson,
2009 Convention Committee,
New York Chapter
Phone: 347-282-0240 |
Ms.Garmai
S. Tokpah
FLAA VP,
National Convention Chairlady
Phone: 615-513-0751 |
Mr.
Francis N. Batama
Chapter V. President/Advisor
Convention Committee
Phone: 718-448-4579 |
Members
of the Delegation & New York Chapter
(January 2009)
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