Convention

The 33rd National Convention in Charlotte, NC – The Queen City delivered a royal convention

Posted: June 28, 2023

The 33rd annual SOBA America convention was held in Charlotte, North Carolina, famously known as the Queen City. Aside from being home to the renowned NASCAR competition, Charlotte boasts a rich culture, delightful cuisine, exciting entertainment, thrilling adventures, and some of the friendliest people in the country. Similar to last year, the convention adopted a […]

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2023 National Convention : May 26 to 28 – All roads lead to the Queen City (Charlotte, NC)

Posted: March 9, 2023

SOBA Carolinas is working hard to put up an amazing National Convention come Memorial Day Weekend 2023. All roads will be leading to the Queen City of Charlotte, NC. The 2023 SOBA America National Convention shall take place from May 26th to 28th at the Hilton Charlotte Airport hotel.. As a reminder, here are some […]

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2022 SOBA America Mini-Convention – All roads lead to Toronto

Posted: August 27, 2022

The 2022 SOBA America Mini-Convention shall be held in Toronto from November 18th to 20th, 2022. SOBA Ontario is working hard to deliver a remarkable mini-convention experience for SOBANS and patrons. The mini-convention is officially a Board meeting which is open to SOBANS. It also gives the host chapter an opportunity to raise funds for […]

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2022 SOBA America National Convention was one for the history books

Posted: July 1, 2022

The 2022 SOBA America National Convention will go into history as one of the most innovative and impactful conventions so far. Team Dallas 2022, together with the National Leadership team, laird out the foundation and blueprint for the way our conventions should be executed moving forward. There were certainly many successes and first in Dallas […]

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2022 National Convention – Dallas is ready!

Posted: March 6, 2022

The 2022 SOBA America National convention shall be held in Dallas, TX from May 27th to 29th, 2022. After a two year hiatus from face-to-face conventions due to the COVID-19 pandemic, SOBANS all across SOBA America Nation are exited to once more get together in one room.  By all indications, Dallas 2022 promises to be […]

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SOBA America holds historic Virtual National Convention on May 29th 2021

Posted: July 22, 2021

The SOBA AMERICA VIRTUAL National Convention Held on May 29, 2021 is one for the records. It was attended by approximately 70 members from across all 13 chapters in the USA and Canada The convention started around 11am with Mass conducted by Father Valentine Suum, who delivered a beautiful homily on brotherhood and love. This […]

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2019 SOBA America National Convention – DMV Chapter prepares for epic rendez-vous

Posted: March 11, 2019

The 2019 SOBA America National convention shall be hosted by the largest chapter in the union; SOBA DMV (Washington Metropolitan area), United States of America from May 24th to 26th, 2019. SOBA DMV welcomes you to the Capital City – the land of the United States Capitol Hill. The land of the Jefferson and Lincoln […]

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2018 Mini-convention: Montreal is ready to welcome SOBANS

Posted: October 18, 2018

The 2018 SOBA America Mini-convention shall be in Montreal, Quebec, Canada from November 16th to 18th, 2018. SOBA Montreal is once again poised to treat SOBANS to a classy affair reminiscent of the amazing show they put during the 2015 SOBA America National convention. All roads lead to Montreal this November for our annual winter […]

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2018 National Convention – Boston is ready!

Posted: March 29, 2018

The Bean Town – Boston, MA – is putting final touches as the countdown begins for the 2018 SOBA America National convention. The New England chapter has been working hard to treat SOBANS with a weekend to remember! The 2018 SOBA America National Convention shall be from May 24th to 27th, 2018. All flights shall […]

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Atlanta 2017 Convention: Promise delivered in style!

Posted: July 11, 2017

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

Posted: March 12, 2017

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 […]

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Carolinas chapter raises the bar on mini-conventions

Posted: November 21, 2016

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 […]

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Charlotte ready for 2016 Mini-Convention – November 11th to 13th

Posted: August 9, 2016

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 […]

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Houston 2016- The Most Impactful Convention Yet

Posted: June 4, 2016

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 […]

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The verdict is in! Houston 2016 convention was a resounding success!

Posted: June 2, 2016

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. […]

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Ode to Montreal 2015

Posted: November 9, 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 […]

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The long awaited 75th Anniversary of St Joseph’s College Sasse Buea has come and gone.

Posted: September 28, 2015

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 […]

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NE chapter delivers: 2015 Mini-Convention was a hit

Posted: September 25, 2015

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 […]

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