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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SOBA America bids fallen member Kenneth Ndelle farewell
The cold hands of death once again hit the SOBA America family as SOBAN Kenneth Ndelle of the DC Metro chapter died suddenly on January 7th,2017. Kenneth was a very active member of his chapter and SOBA America. Kenneth was a devoted father of two wonderful boys, Kyle -13 and Ryan – 11, and a […]
Carolinas chapter raises money for Scholarship Endowment Fund
SOBA Carolinas has answered the call of duty towards the Scholarship Endowment Fund and raised $2,400. Chapter president, Dr. Bertrand Fote, on December 28th, 2016, made a deposit of $2,300 into the Sasse Alumni Association account towards the fund. $100 had been previously deposited as the donor had written the check in Sasse Alumni Association’s name. As […]
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 […]
SOBA America grieves one of its own – Dr. Roland Iboni
SOBA America and the Iboni family regret to announce the death of their beloved son, father, brother, husband and colleague, Dr. Roland Iboni. He was called to the Lord on November 11th,, 2016 at UT Southwestern in Dallas, TX, after suffering a brief stroke. Dr. Iboni was an emergency physician, a great caregiver, an active […]
Sasse Alumni Association marks first SOBA America Day with scholarships to 50 students
Sasse Alumni Association holds first ever SOBA America Day in Sasse College The US and Canada based Alumni of St. Joseph’s College, Sasse, Buea, Cameroon, also known as SOBA America, held its first ever SOBA America Day on the campus of their alma mater on Sunday October 9th, 2016. SOBA America President – Frederick Itoe, […]
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. […]
Carolinas chapter celebrates Valentine’s Day by honoring wives
SOBA Carolinas members marked Valentine’s Day 2016 in style as they serenated and celebrated their wives. They honored their wives in an exclusive and intimate night out at the residence of their chapter President. It was a night of romance and entertainment that left the wives asking to make this an annual event. Décor: […]