Soba America Convention 2017: Atlanta Written by Mr. Divine Tange and Edited by Prof. Felix N. Ngassa As early as Wednesday, May 26th, some delegates had already installed themselves in Atlanta. They were treated to some beautiful southern cuisine as well as good music by members of Soba Georgia. The next day, Thursday the 27th, […]
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Atlanta is set to host the 2017 National Convention
The Georgia chapter is all set and ready to host the 2017 SOBA America National Convention in Atlanta, GA from May 26th to 28th 2017. Atlanta is the capital of the U.S. state of Georgia. The host chapter for the Soba America 2017 National Convention. Whether you’re a native, first time visitor, business traveler who […]
Carolinas chapter raises the bar on mini-conventions
Carolinas chapter raises the bar on mini-conventions SOBA Carolinas – The Carolinas chapter of SOBA America – staged a masterclass 2016 SOBA America mini-convention from November 11th to 13th 2016. The entire buzz that led SOBANS to converge to the Queen city from all across the US and Canada for the mini-convention was definitely justified […]
Charlotte ready for 2016 Mini-Convention – November 11th to 13th
The 2016 SOBA America Mini-convention shall be hosted by the Carolinas chapter in Charlotte, NC from November 11th to 13th 2016. Dr. Bertrand Fote, President of the Carolinas chapter has affirmed that his chapter is “ready to show SOBANS and their guests an awesome time.” Final preparations are underway for what promises to be a […]
Houston 2016- The Most Impactful Convention Yet
I arrived in Houston in the wee hours of Friday May 27, 2016 after my flight from Minneapolis had been delayed and the departure time moved twice. The two and the half hours flight was a bumpy one as Nimbus clouds settled over Southern Texas and refused to move. The forecast was for more storms […]
The verdict is in! Houston 2016 convention was a resounding success!
The 2016 SOBA America National convention has come and gone. By all accounts, Houston 2016 was a huge success. Here are some early comments from delegates at the convention Congratulations Team Houston! Just when we thought the magic of Montreal could never be replicated, I must admit we might have jumped the gun too fast. […]
Ode to Montreal 2015
Sobans from the US, Canada and Europe turned out in record numbers for the 25th Anniversary Soba America Convention in Montreal from May 22-24, 2015. At last count, about 100 sobans were present in Montreal (a record!), many of whom came with their spouses. A large proportion also came to Montreal with the entire family […]
The long awaited 75th Anniversary of St Joseph’s College Sasse Buea has come and gone.
The long awaited 75th Anniversary of St Joseph’s College Sasse Buea has come and gone. It was a resplendent occasion full of pomp, pageantry, color and class. Thank God some of us were able to make it to this once-in-a-lifetime time occasion. This historic event was graced with the presence of the Minister of Higher […]
NE chapter delivers: 2015 Mini-Convention was a hit
2015 Mini-Convention concludes on a high note The Itoe administration’s first showcase – the 2015 mini-convention – took place in Boston from November 13th to 15th. Delegates from all SOBA America chapters were present at the annual rendezvous of SOBA America’s National Executive Committee. The weekend kicked off with a highly attended welcome dinner event at […]