About NABO Inc.

NABO Inc.		What is NABO ?			NABO ---The National Association of Barbados Organizations, Inc. is a non-profit corporation registered in the state of Florida and was formed
		for the purpose of coordinating the activities of Barbadian membership organizations to maximize the impact of the charitable and developmental activities of member organizations on Barbados and on Barbadian communities.

		NABO's main activity since its existence has been to sponsor an annual convention of Barbadians and Barbadian organizations, usually on the American Independence Celebration weekend. The convention is essentially a forum of Barbadians, people of Barbadian heritage and others interested in Barbados, to discuss the issues which affect them in their communities in the US, and those which affect their families in Barbados; and to formulate plans to address these issues. It is also a marketplace for Barbadian manufacturers, producers, artists, performers and inventors to display and promote their work. It is an excellent networking and marketing opportunity for those Barbadians who desire contact with a greater number of their fellow-Barbadians, and exposure to potential customers, clients and other kindred spirits. To shape its direction in the next four years of this century, NABO has developing a strategic (action) plan, which is based on the ideas, suggestions and recommendations garnered from the past conventions. This document will provide the basis for launching NABO as a formative force in the development of Barbados and Barbadians as we move into the beginning of the 21st Century. NABO intent is to produce a newsletter -- Bajan News, and to develop a database of information on Barbados and Barbadians in the United States.

Goals and Objectives			NABO lists Goals and Objectives in its Constitution. Some are listed below:				Member Organizations
1. To assist in the orientation and adaptation of Barbadian and American residents of origins in Barbados to the American society and to foster a better understanding of the USA. 2. To provide a forum of communication among different Barbadian and Caribbean communities residing in the USA. 3. To provide a national voice for Barbadians and Americans of origins in Barbados and function as a support system for member Barbadian organizations. 4. To assure the rights of Barbadians and Americans of origins in Barbados residing in the USA. 5. To preserve and promote Barbadian cultural heritage. 6. To promote the economic, social and educational advancement of the Barbadian people.							Barbadians and Friends Social Club (BVI) Barbadians of the Palm Beaches Barbados American Cultural Society of Springfield Barbados American Organization of Philadelphia Inc. Barbados American Society of Hartford Barbados Association of Atlanta Barbados Association of Bermuda Barbados Association of California Barbados Association of Jacksonville and Neighbours Barbados Association of St. Thomas and St. John (USVI) Barbados Cultural Committee of Boston Barbados Cultural Society of South Florida Barbados National Association of Baltimore Barbados National Association of Washington D.C. Barbados Uh Cum Frum Caribbean Heritage Association, Inc. United Barbadians of Atlanta Young Barbadian Professionals Society Barbados Cancer Association, USA Barbados Association of Greater Houston BIM-Bajans in Melbourne & Neighbours CBO-Council of Barbadian Organizations, USA


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	Chairman - Earl Ashby Vice Chairman –John Ellis Secretary – Pauline Maynard Assistant Secretary – Marcia Smith Treasurer – Martin Greenidge Assistant Treasurer – Sylvia Niles Public Relations Officer – Janice Bispham Immed. Past Chairman – Mike Cummins REGIONAL DIRECTORS East Cora Rawlins West John Noel North Atley Clinton South Dana Lewis-Ambrose
	Membership is open to all Barbadian Organizations Annual Membership fee: $100.00			Tel (301) 648-7515 Fax (302) 341-0460 Fax (617) 361-2084			Contact: Mrs. Pauline Maynard *P.O. Box 670755* *Coral Springs,* *FL 33067-0755* Website: NABOINC.ORG

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