MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENCY
Ndekanyi,
I am wishing you all a happy weekend. We are continuing in our efforts to serve you well, and I am confident that you are all keeping us in your prayers. I appreciate the amount of support and information that you continue to share with me on how to move NNAUSA forward. As always, know that together, we will accomplish our collective desires - to achieve progress for the entire Ala Ngwa. Happy weekend, my people. B. O. Eguzouwa, President/CEO.
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NGWA NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, USA Inc. (NNAUSA)
www.ngwanational.org
(A 501(c) (3) Non-Profit Organization)
April 8, 2013.
A REJOINDER IN RESPECT OF SUN NEWSPAPER PUBLICATION OF APRIL 8 2013 ENTITLED “TROUBLE IN ABIA COMMUNITY.”
In response to the afore-mentioned Sun Newspaper publication, the President/CEO of Ngwa National Association, USA Inc. (NNAUSA), Mr. Boniface O. Eguzouwa, and the NNAUSA National Executive Committee hereby submit as follows:
1) That NNAUSA condemns the act of kidnapping and all forms of violence, irrespective of the jurisdiction in which such act(s) are committed;
2) That the Ngwa people are peace-loving, law-abiding, hospitable, industrious, and progressive;
3) That NNAUSA and Ngwas should continue to be aware that, as is the case in any society, the action of a few individuals can have a negative effect on an entire community; yet, such does not warrant anyone to berate the Ngwa people;
4) That among other things, on October 27, 2010, NNAUSA made a tactful request to His Excellency, President Goodluck Jonathan, an example of several efforts made by the Ngwas to curb the menace of violence in the Ngwa land, which His Excellency granted by deploying and maintaining the military and other security details in the Ukwa/Ngwa metropolis till date. NNAUSA remains active in confronting violence and crime in the Ngwa land. An example of attempts made could be retrieved from the following internet links (http://allafrica.com/stories/201010251540.html or http://www.ngwanational.org/documents/nnausa-openletter.pdf);
5) That NNNAUSA will continue to remain an active machinery of peace in the Ngwa land, and will cooperate with Federal, State, Local and Community authorities in ensuring that peace and development is restored in the entire Ngwa Land; and
6) That NNAUSA’s leadership is actively engaged in information-gathering on said matter, and will duly inform members as facts surrounding the issue unfold.
The President is also calling for a renewed effort on the part of His Excellency and all other authorities in Nigeria in making sure that the security of Ngwas and its visitors is guaranteed. Citizens are also encouraged to remain vigilant and to always cooperate with law enforcement. Anyone with useful information on the within-named issue is also requested to reach the President/CEO at717.5991855or e-mail the General Secretary at chigbukingsleygensec@gmail.com
Sincerely,
Boniface O. Eguzouwa Kingsley U. Chigbu
President/CEO General Secretary General Secretary
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NNAUSA JUBILEE CONVENTION PROCLAMATION AND APPOINTMENTS
Ndekanyi, NNAUSA has become of age, and has been in existence for 25 years. I consider it necessary for us to celebrate NNAUSA's silver Jubilee in a special way this year, and I find no better place to celebrate NNAUSA's 25th birthday than during this year's NNAUSA Annual Convention hosted by our Bay Area Chapter in Sacramento California. This year’s convention shall be named NNAUSA Silver Jubilee convention.
This is a year of hope, peace, and re-dedication for NNAUSA. It is a year we hope to regenerate our great association, considering how far we have come, and how farther we need to go. It is hoped that there would be advertorials in all forms of public media outlets both in us and back home in Nigeria. NNAUSA Secretariat, with the help of the Publicity committee shall announce NNAUSA's solid history and achievements to the world.
While we anticipate the celebration of our association, we must also see this time as a challenging and re-dedication times. We must reach out to heal the cracks in our organization. We must look at those chapters that once recorded vast membership whose numbers now seem to be waning in recent years and ask them "why''? It is a year within which we must call on all our people to return back to NNAUSA family while working hard to retain the current membership and admit new chapters that have met the admission requirements per NNAUSA constitution. The convention brochure shall be a special 'Jubilee Convention' edition, featuring interviews of past presidents, articles, adverts, etc.
JUBILEE UNIFORM
It is proposed that NNAUSA women appear on the Jubilee day with a special Jubilee wrapper uniform to go with a blouse of their choice. A head tire, the same color as the blouse could also be thrown into the mix or whatever the women will decide to wear as a Jubilee uniform. There should also be a good quality collar T-shirt (unisex) with a NNAUSA logo embossed on it recognizing the jubilee as in the case of the wrapper above. For the men it is proposed that they wear a special white jumper and black pants on Saturday, the jubilee day. There would be a large NNAUSA jubilee button which they would pin on their chests. Our young professionals will sell the pin. On Saturday the rest of the convention activities for the day would go on as planned apart from the jubilee fanfare going on.
JUBILEE CAKE
A large jubilee cake would be prepared and each chapter president, assisted by the council rep. would be called up to cut the cake with a donation of $500.00 or $1000.00; at the end of which, each chapter would be honored over a part of the cake for her members. Several awards and honors shall also be made of deserving NNAUSA Chapters, and personalities. In view of the foregoing, I hereby appoint the following people as Jubilee Convention Organizers:
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Assignments
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Designees
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1
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Fund Raising & Fund Raising Dinner (Planning)
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Johnwilly Osuji National Coordinator
Chitachi Ndu, Co-Coordinator
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Blessing Ahuruonye
Moore Okeh
Isaac Onyema
Ethel Nwandu
Dr. Godson Obia
Chief Bright Wokocha
Dr Okey Nwangburuka
Alozie Ahukanna
Eugene Amanahu Exec. Liaison
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2
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Floor Management/Music &Entertainment (incl. DJ and MC)
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Uzoma Nwaekpe Coordinator
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Louis Eguzo
Nkwachi Obia
Alozie Ogbonna ( Maduefu)
Mba Nwakanma
Chinemerem Ndu
Thelma Ndu
Nkechi Okeh
Okezie Iroz-Nnanta
Victor Ahuruonye Exec. Liaison
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3
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Convention Magazine Video, slides and monitor
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Co-ordinators:UzomaNwaekpe Christopher Onwuoasonya, Okezie Iroz-Nnanta and Chetachi Ndu
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Publicity committee members
Nkechi Okeh
Stella Erondu
Blessing Nwaohucha
Mba Nwakanma
Vivian Irondi
Uzoma Mgbechinyere
Kingsley Chigbu Exec. Liaison
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4
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Feeding/Hospitality/Serving (Saturday, Sunday +
Youth & Children)
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Chioma Nwokike Coordinator
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Ethel Nwandu
Rosemond Ubani
Mary Sam Nwoha
Rosemary Jacob
Ugboaku Esochiaghi
Chidinma Byron
Nnenna Enyia
Kelechi Irondi
Victor Nwaoha
Ugboaku Atulobi
Nkechi Okeh
Ben Ogbonna Exec Liaison
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5
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Youth (arrange for youth activities)
Plan with the youth Director
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Princess Nwaohuocha- Youth Director
Enyinnaya Osuji – Bay Area
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Janice Nwokike
Ebere Nwaoha
Ugbonma Atulobi
Angela
Nnamdi Nwokike
Victor Nwaoha Jr
Ikenna Okeh
Mrs. Otuodichinma Nwankpa – Overseer
Victor Ahuronye – Exec. Liaison
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6
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Guests/VIPs, Keynote Speakers) (Invitation, Reception & hospitality)
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Nne Osuji Coordinator
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Lolo Ozichi Njoku
Nneoma Amauwa
Mary Sam Nwoha
Ijeoma Amanahu
Chinasa Nwaukwa
Ugochi Ezeibe
Nkwachi Obia
Adaku Ogwuma
Winifred Ogbunamiri
Chief Chidi Nwaogwugwu
B.O.Eguzouwa and Kingsley Chigbu
Exec. Liaison
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Soft Drinks & Water (Pricing, Purchasing/Delivery)
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Chetachi Ndu ( Coordinator)
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Peter Ebere
Dr. Kanu
Randi Irondi
Mrs. Rosemond Ubani
Chief Uche Njoku
Bede Nwaogwugwu
Uche Uhegwu
Eugene Amalahu Exec Liaison
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Children and Childcare
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Adaobi Aruwah and Comfort Atulobi (Coordinators)
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Suzette Onwuasoanya
Ijeoma Amanahu
Ethel Nwandu Exec. Liaison
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9
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Logistics/Security
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Engr. Mrs. Chibuzo Nwosu and Okeoma Ndu Coordinators
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Ihuoma Uzoije
Engr. Chidiebere Uzoije
Kingsley Chigbu Exec Liaison
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Gate/Badges/Tickets
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Gloria Nwaoha ( coordinator ( bay)
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Godson Onwubiko
Kingsley Chigbu
Ugochi Akatobi
Uruaku Ogunji
Benjamin Ogbonna Exec Liaison
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Publicity
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Co-ordinators:Uzoma Nwaekpe and Christopher Onwuoasonya
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All members of NNAUSA Publicity Committee
Chetachi Ndu
Okezie Iroz-Nnanta
Mba Nwakanma
Kingsley Chigbu Exec. Liaison
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Uniform Organizers for women
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Mrs. Otuodichinma Nwankpa (Coordinator)
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Chioma Nwokike
Joyce Onyenso
Gloria Ananaba
Lolo Victoria Nwabekee
One woman from each NNAUSA Chapter
Ethel Nwandu Exec. Liaison
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Protocol
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NNAUSA Secretariat
Kingsley Chigbu
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Ngwa Young Professionals ( NYA)
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Jubilee (Souvenirs, Pins , cake etc.) arrangements
and Fundraising
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Vivian Irondi- Coordinator
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Uzoma Nwaekpe
Chief Uloma Nwachukwu
Prince Oke Ananaba
Ochonma Chigbu
Chioma Nwokike
Blessing Ahuruonye
Ethel Nwandu- Exec. Liaison
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Vendors
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Moore Okeh and
Blessing Ahuruonye Coordinators
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Eugene Amanahu, Executive Liaison
Chioma Nwokike
Chatachi Ndu
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Prayer/Quiet room
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Chioma Nwokike
Oluchi Nwokocha
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Chinemerem Ndu
Comfort Atulobi
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Kola Nut responsibility
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Dr. D. Atulobi
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Chief Frank Aruwah
Blessing Ahuruonye
Moore Okeh
Chioma Nwokike
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Health Screening
Airport Shuttle (Transportation)
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Dr Obinna Emerole and Nne Osuji
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Ngwa Young Professionals
Volunteers
Chioma Nwokike
Chatachi Ndu (Coordinatior)
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NNAUSA JUBILEE CONVENTION - INFORMATION
BELOW ARE ADDITIONAL LOGISTICS INFORMATION:
Doubletree by Hilton Sacramento
Room Service Hours: 6:00am – 11:00pm
Restaurant Hours: Twigs Café 6:00am – 10:00pm (Lobby)
RJ Grin’s Sports Bar: Call Operator for Hours (Lobby)
Gift Shop: 7:30am – 10:00pm
Guest Service Hours: 24 hours
Pool Hours: 5:00am – 11:00pm
Health/Fitness Facility: 24 Hours
ATM: Hotel Lobby
Dry Cleaners: Turn in to Guest Services by 8:30am (Will be returned by 5:00pm).
Coin Operated Laundry: 2nd Floor San Joaquin Wing
Local Shopping Mall: Arden Fair Mall – 1600 Arden Way (across the street from the hotel)
Local Hospital: Sutter General - 2801 L Street, Sacramento CA Ph. 916-454-2222
Local Electronic Store: Best Buy (at the end of the Arden Fair Mall, across the street from the hotel.)
Local Movie Theaters: Century Theaters (Arden Way and Ethan Way) Ph. 916-922-7044
United Artists (across the street from the hotel) Ph. 916-568-1770
Local Golf Course: Haggin Oaks - 3645 Fulton Ave, Sacramento CA Ph. 916-575-2530
Airport: Sacramento International Airport (SMF) – 11 miles
Airport Transportation: Yellow Cab Company Ph. 916-444-2222 (average of $40 one-way) or SuperShuttle Ph. (800) BLUE-VAN (800-258-3826) $17 per person, per way to/fm SMF.
Limousine Services: California Limo Ph. 916-852-5466
Universal Limo Ph. 916-361-5466
RESTAURANT INFORMATION
Doubletree Hotel NEARBY Restaurants
Restaurant Name
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Location
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Phone
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Twigs Café
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Doubletree Lobby
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Ext. 4281
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RJ Grin’s Sports Bar
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Doubletree Lobby (near gift shop)
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Ext. 4114
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In Arden Fair Mall Parking Lot
Restaurant Name
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Location
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Phone
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BJ’s Brewery
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In Arden Fair Parking Lot
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916-570-1920
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Cheesecake Factory
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In Arden Fair Parking Lot
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916-567-0606
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Market Square Food Court (Next to Arden Fair Mall)
Restaurant Name
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Location
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Phone
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California Pizza Kitchen
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1735 Arden Way
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916-568-0932
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Dos Coyotes
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1735 Arden Way
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916-927-0377
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Taro’s by Mukunis (Sushi)
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1735 Arden Way
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916-564-2114
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I love Teriyaki
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1735 Arden Way
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916-641-2216
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Panda Express
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1735 Arden Way
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916-921-5386
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Pluto’s Fresh Food-a-Hungry
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1735 Arden Way
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916-921-2500
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Across the Street from Arden Fair Mall
Restaurant Name
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Location
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Phone
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Coco’s
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1830 Arden Way
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916-922-6741
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El Torito’s
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1598 Arden Way
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916-927-0071
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Luau Garden
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1890 Arden Way
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916-929-3690
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Olive Garden
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1780 Arden Way
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916-649-8305
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Elephant Bar
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1500 Arden Way (across from Hotel)
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916-564-2625
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Chuck E Cheeses
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1690 Arden Way
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916-920-9181
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A Short Drive Away
Restaurant Name
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Location
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Phone
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Zinfandel Grill
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2384 Fair Oaks Blvd.
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916-485-7100
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Ella
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1131 Fair Oaks Blvd.
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916-485-7100
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Bandera
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2232 Fair Oaks Blvd.
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916-992-3524
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Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse
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501 Pavilions Lane
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916-286-2702
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Esquire Grill
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1213 K Street
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916-448-8900
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Chop’s
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1117 11th Street
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916-447-8900
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McCormick & Schmick’s
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111 J Street
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916-442-8200
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Biba
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2801 Capitol Avenue
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916-455-2422
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Il Fornaio
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400 Capitol Mall
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916-446-4100
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Enotria’s Café & Wine Bar
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1431 Del Paso Blvd.
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916-922-6792
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Lucca Restaurant and Bar
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1615 J Street
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916-669-5300
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Tapa the World
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1615 J Street
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916-442-4353
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Mama Kim Eats
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1616 Del Paso Blvd.
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916-555-9971
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Piatti’s Ristorante & Bar
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571 Pavilions Lane
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916-649-8885
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Chevy’s
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1234 Howe Avenue
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916-923-6574
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Chili’s Bar and Grill
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2100 Arden Way (Howe ‘bout Arden)
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916-929-5838
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Mimi’s Café’
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2029 Alta Arden
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916-614-9278
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Tex Wasabi’s
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2243 Arden Way
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916-927-8399
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Andaloussia Moroccan Authentic Cuisine
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1537 Howe Avenue
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916-927-1014
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Thai Palms Restaurant
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948 Howe Avenue
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916-929-5915
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FAST FOOD:
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Del Taco
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Arden and Howe
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Burger King
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1915 Arden Way (next to Best Buy)
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Chipotle Mexican Grill
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1729 Howe Avenue
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In and Out Burger
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2001 Alta Arden Express Way
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Jack in the Box
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1001 Howe Avenue
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La Bou
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Howe Avenue
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McDonald’s
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Arden and Howe
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Starbuck’s Coffees
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2100 Arden Way (Howe ‘bout Arden)
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Taco Bell
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Howe Avenue and Hurley Avenue
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Delivery
Restaurant Name
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Location
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Phone
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Round Table Pizza
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1566 Howe Avenue at Arden
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916-924-3731
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Food to You
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Delivery Service
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916-649-FOOD
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OBITUARY ANNOUNCEMENTS
"Nde Ngwa,
With gratitude to God Almighty, we regret to announce the passing of our father, grandfather, father-Inlaw, brother, husband, Uncle,Chief(Hon) Mark Worji Uhegwu(JP) Amadi Njiala of Ugwunagbor in Abia State Nigeria.
Wake keeping/Funeral arrangements will be forwarded in due course.
Uche Uhegwu.
Promise Chimere Uhegwu
On behalf of the family.
Obegu-Village."
Mr. Uche Uhegwu is the immediate past National Council Provost, who worked tirelessly towards the progress of our Association. The President/CEO, Mr. B.O. Eguzouwa is encouraging all NNAUSA members to reach out to the Uhegwu family, and to show their assistance and support as the wake-keeping and funeral arrangements of the diseased is announced. Mr. Uhegwu could be reached at 240-274-7295 or at uhegwu@comcast.net.
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The President of NPU Chapter of NNAUSA, Mr. Tony Ihuoma, and the entire members of NNAUSA, NPU Chapter, regret to announce the death of the mother of their National Council Representative - Late Lolo Josephine Chinyere Nduaguibe from Umuezenta-Umuomainta Isiala Ngwa North Local Government Area. The President/CEO, Mr. B.O. Eguzouwa is encouraging all NNAUSA members to reach out to Mr. Prince Nduaguibe, NPU's NCR, and to show their assistance and support as the wake-keeping and funeral arrangements of the diseased is announced.
CELEBRATION OF LIFE AND WAKE KEEPING SERVICE
The family of Pastor Ishmael and Rosemary Jacob-Onwere, the Ngwa Cultural Association of Delaware Valley in Philadelphia, and the Ngwa Cultural Association of Southern New Jersey cordially invite you to the Celebration of the life and wake-keeping of Mrs. Abigail Nwanyiocha Ajiri, (Rosemary Jacob-Onwere's mother) who died suddenly in Nigeria on Monday, February 25, 2013.
Mrs. Abigail Nwanyiocha Ajiri is the mother in-law of Pastor Ishmael Jacob-Onwere, the President of NNAUSA, Philadelphia Chapter. The President/CEO of NNAUSA, Mr. Boniface Eguzouwa, and members of the National Executive Committee extend NNAUSA condolences to the Jacob-Onwere family. May God bless you with the means, love and fortitude to bear the loss.
DATE: Saturday, April 20, 2013
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VENUE: Community Church of God Seventh Day
801 W. Olney Avenue, Philadelphia, PA. 19120
TIME: 7:00 PM - 2:00 AM
Mrs. Abigail Nwanyiocha Ajiri is survived by the following:
Mr. Godfrey Chinke Ajiri, (Husband)
Reverend Godfrey Ngozi Onwubiko (brother)
Mr. Chigorom Onwubiko, (brother)
Mr. Davewellington Ajiri in Besalem, PA. USA, (son)
Mr. Ogechukwu Chijioke Ajiri in Ontario, Canada, (son)
Mr. Uchechukwu Ajiri in Germany, (son)
Mrs. Christiana Chenenye Evoh, (daughter)
Mrs. Gloria Ugom Kanu, (daughter)
Mrs. Mercy Onyinyechi Onuzuruike, (daughter)
Deaconess/Mrs. Rosemary Ndidi Jacob-Onwere, First lady of Philadelphia chapter of Ngwa National Association, USA Inc. (daughter)
Mrs. Chioma David, (daughter)
Engineer Andrew Nkemdirim Evoh (son-in-law)
Chief Emeka Kanu (son-in-law)
Chief Henshore Onuzuruike (son-in-law)
Pastor Ishmael Jacob-Onwere, President of Philadelphia chapter of Ngwa National Association, USA Inc. (son-in-law)
Mr. Chinatu David (son-in-law)
Mrs. Gladys Ajiri in Bensalem, PA. USA, (daughter-in-law)
Mrs. Marmia Ajiri in Germany, (daughter-in-law)
Mrs. Esther Ajiri in Ontario, Canada, (daughter-in-law)
twenty-seven grand children, including;
Christian Ezeukwu Jacob, Rosetta Adaukwu Jacob, Jonathan Kelechi Jacob, Benjamin Nnaoma Jacob, Abigail Ajiri, Jessica Ajiri, David Ajiri, just to name a few, ten great grand children, many extended family members, in-laws, and friends.
CONTACTS
Mr. & Mrs. Innocent Nnanyereugo, (267-23-6958)
Deacon & Mrs. Richard Obi Nwankwo (267-815-7333)
Mr. & Mrs. Dennis and Ginika Nwogwugwu, (215-300-2033) (215-368-1042)
Engineer & Mrs. Chidiebere Uzoije, (215-917-1024) (215-855-9301)
Chief & Chief Mrs. Israel Otuonye (856-261-7789) (856-261-7790)
Mr. &. Mrs. Donatus Arungwa (484-645-6182) (717-397-0421)
Mr. & Mrs. Chibueze Nwonosike (856-365-1034)
Mr. & Mrs. Godwin Nwogu (267-252-5755)
Mr. & Mrs. Okechukwu Agbara (484-904-5003)
Mr. & Mrs. Levi Hills Ahiwe (215-667-0346)
Mr. & Mrs. Joshua Nwakwue (267-973-1168)
Mr. & Mrs. Okechuchukwu Onyeizu (267-818-0462)
Mr. Chinonye Amadi (856-203-2344)
Mr. & Mrs. Joseph and Onyinyechi Nwankpa (856-910-2975) (609-320-7242)
Chief & Mrs. Larry Obi (301-326--8780)
RSVP
Deaconess Rosemary N. Jacob-Onwere, (267-393-0151) (215-379-0989)
Pastor Ishmael A. Jacob-Onwere, (267-307-0671) (215-379-0989)
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OBITUARY ANNOUNCEMENT
Mrs. Ugonwanyi Uwa, the wife of Mr. Vincent Uwa, the President of NNAUSA, Alabama Chapter recently lost her mother (Mrs. Nwaobia) to death. More information on arrangements regarding this event will be posted as it becomes available. In the meantime, NNAUSA members are encouraged to reach out to the Uwa family and to show their support.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
NNAUSA DUES
National Dues were extended (till 90 days) at the National Council Session. The Financial Secretary is requesting all chapters to send their annual dues to him, Mr. Benjamin Ogbonna at the following address:
21 Eastwood Road West, Hartford, CT 06117. The Financial Secretary is requesting the envelope containing the dues to be marked as follows: "NNAUSA ". The deadline for receipt of dues, per the extension is June 24, 2013. In line with the Constitutional provision, chapters' status will be displayed on NNAUSA's website beginning June 24, 2013.
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Happy weekend.
Kingsley U. Chigbu.
General Secretary.
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