Meet The Sotan Super Stars!
Happy Hearts, Smiling faces, joyful noises, food, fun laughter…that’s what is going down in the Convention Mecca of Minneapolis, MN, as we speak…So, my dearest Sisters, as you head out, let’s take a moment to get to know our Sotan Sisters.The Phenomenal Super Sensational Sisters, who have been in the front and center of the rich ambiance and atmosphere that you will experience in MN.Here we go….
Planning Committee. Committee Chairs: Susan Ewanga Nkembe & Dada Masango
Members: Gwen Atabong, Sister Melissa Nambangi, Sis Pam Nkowa, Labelle Nambangi
Role: Budget, registration, program planning, brochure, vendors, TV/Local officials, timeline, NEC reporting, evaluation, advise all committees
Sister Susan Ewanga Nkembe
Logistics Committee. Committee Chairs: Dada Masango & Gwen AtabongSandsMembers: Susan Ewanga, Sis Melissa Nambangi, Sis Pam Nkowa, Sis BriChomilo
Role: Ensure the smooooooth flow of ALL events. Reservations, seating arrangements, gate fees/entrance, procedures, music, projectors, computers, LCDs, choir etc
Sister Dada Masango Sister Gwen Atabong Sands
Fundraising Committee. Committee Chair: Labelle Nambangi
Members: Sister Melissa Nambangi, Aunty Rosa Befidi, Susan Ewanga, Dada Masango, Isabelle Atem
Role: Look for funding, publicity, marketing, press releases, TV & local coverage, sponsorship letters, invitations, tickets, donors/sponsor lists
Sister Labelle Nambangi Sister Melissa Nambangi
Food CommitteeCommittee Chair: Aunty Rosa & Sis Lucella
Ensure there’s enough and drinks at all events & activities
Members: Aunty Rosa Befidi (left), Lucella Kepe (right) Eleanour (not pictured)
Aunty Rosa Befidi Sister Lucella Kepe
Food Committee Ctd…Committee Chair: Aunty Rosa & Sis Lucella
Members: Sis Pam Nkowa, Lynda Waindim, Florence Nchotu, Isabelle Atem
Gwen Atabong, Sis Rita Akale, Aunty Ndome Ekobena, Sis Flora Gwellem,
Sister Rita Akale Sister Flora Gwellem
Food Committee Ctd…Committee Chair: Aunty Rosa & Sis LucellaMembers: Sis Pam Nkowa, Lynda Waindim, Florence Nchotu, Isabelle Atem
Gwen Atabong, Sis Rita Akale, Aunty Ndome Ekobena, Sis Flora Gwellem,
Sister Pam Nkowa Sister Ndome Ekobena
Hospitality Committee Committee Chairs: Gwen Atabong SandsMembers: Sis Rita Akale, Isabelle Atem, Aunty Ndome Ekobena, Sis Lucella Kepe, Sis Flora Gwellem, Florence Nchotu, Sis Pam Nkowa
Role: In charge of Hospitality Suite, arrivals, hotel check ins, registration needs, recreational activities for cats & carats, childcare needs etc
Aunty Prudence Sanyi Ngong. NOT a Committee member but an active MN member
Sister Florence Nchotu
Transport Committee. Committee Chair: Susan Ewanga NkembeMembers: Gwen Atabong, Dada Masango, Linda Waindim, Sis Bri Chomilo, Sis Flora Gwellem, Sis Lucella Kepe
Role: Reservation of all transportation, coordinate bus tour, maps, directions to all locations and events.
Sister Susan Ewanga Nkembe Sister Gwen Atabong Sands
Decoration Committee.Committee Chair: Isabelle AtemDecorate venues with banners, flyers, posters, ads, flyers, work with vendors, exhibits etc
Committee: Isabelle Atem(pictured left) Ma Bri (pictured right), Linda Waindim & Eleanour Ghanga (not pictured).
Sister Isabelle Atem Sister Bridget Chomilo
Once More, here they are:Brigette Chomilo Immediate Past PresidentDada Massango Financial SecretaryEleanor GhanghaFlora Gwellem Assistant organizing secretaryFlorence Nchotu Music DirectorGwen Atabong Sands Vice PresidentIsabelle Eyong AtemLabelle Nambangi SecretaryPrudence Sanyi NgongLinda WaindimLucella Kepe Organizing SecretaryMelissa Nambangi First MN Chapter President now AdvisorPamela Nkowa Chief WhipRita Akale TreasurerRosa Befidi AdvisorRose Ekobena AdvisorSusan Ewanga Nkembe President
Na ‘Zhromi. Danke. Grazie. Thank You. Merci. Gracias.For an Incredible Job!!!! We Love & Appreciate You!