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Mount Airy to Visit Evelyn Seton
About the Mount Airy Social Committee  Mount Airy Social Club believes that social events will build a stronger sense of friendships and promote peace, unity and
understanding amongst all its members and the community we live in. By holding social events beyond our respective busy schedules
we will be building upon the foundation of unity and understanding. Social Committee is the most powerful and visible
standing committee of the organization. It consists of a group of volunteer of the organization. It was established since
the founding of Mount Airy in 2001. full storyMt Airy Member, Austin Fallah, receives another Master Degree  Our brother and member, Mr. Austin S. Fallah will be graduating from the prestigious Saint Thomas Catholic University with
a Master’s degree in Software System. The Commencement is scheduled for Saturday, May
21, 2011 at ten o’clock at the Anderson Athletic and Recreation Complex on the campus of Saint Thomas University in
Saint. Paul, Minnesota and an invitation has been extended the Mount Airy Social Club to attend and share and celebrate his
joy and achievement. full storyMount Airy has a New Board Member
At a regular meeting of the club, the members unanimously elected Ms. Armah to replace Mrs. Helena Horace who recently relocated from Minnesota to Virginia where she currently resides. full story MT. AIRY BIDS MR. LEONARD HENA FAREWELL
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Evelyn Seton's surgery went well  Evelyn Seton's opened heart surgery went very well the Mount Airy News has learned. A telephone call from the sister of Evenlyn's
sister Ms. Forence Seton informed us that the surgery was conducted yesterday, August 23, 2011. It seeked to be long, but
was successful. The Surgery was held at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN.
Evelyn Seton to undergo major Heart Surgery
Lessie & Philip invite you to their Wedding
Frances Joshua Wins GOOD NEIGHBOR Award
LCM Shares Independence Day Toys with Children
Amendment to Mt Airy Constitution in the Making
Mount Airy 2011 Budget Approved
Mount Airy to Celebrate 10th Anniversary
LCM Invites you to Liberia's 163rd Independence Celebration  The President, Board of Directors and the Organizing Committee of the Liberian Community in Minnesota-St. Paul wish to invite
all members of the Liberian Community and friends of Liberia to programs marking the 163rd Independence Anniversary of Liberia.
According to the Chair of the 2010 Independence celebration, Ms. Caroline
Galimah, because July 26th falls on Monday, a week day, the main program will be held on Saturday, July 24, 2010 at the Dunning
Recreation Center at 1221 Marshall Avenue in Saint Paul, Minnesota with the independence Day Dinner - Ball which
will start at 7:00 pm. full story Baby Malaika arrived on Wednesday, June 16, 2010 to be a member of the mankind here on earth and Mount Airy Social Club's
newest member. It all took place at the Allina Hospital at 360 Sherman Street in St. Paul, Minnesota. full storyAnother Grimes heads to College
Florence Deputie to be Mother of the Year  The Pilgrim for Christ Ministries will on May 30th celebrate its Mother’s Day in a elaborate program. The occasion will
be held at the church’s edifice 6477 10th Street, Oakdale MN, 55128 and is expected to draw an array of Church Leaders
and worshippers from within the Liberian Community and the Wesleyan Compact in Minnesota. full storyDED FOR LIBERIANS HAS BEEN EXTENDED BY PRES. OBAMA
African Food Distribution Expends to St. Paul
Serving on a Nonprofit Board of Directors
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 Mount Airy's Financial Secretary, Mrs. Cecilia Harmon is back in the Twin Cities. Mrs. Harmon
left the United States at the close of the fiscal year for her annual vacation in Monrovia, Liberia. While in Liberia, she
took off time to visit with relatives and friends in and around the country. Upon arrival she describes her visit to Liberia
as fruitful and rewarding. full storyGhinnoh George celebrates B'day
Spend wisely, Fallah urges Members of Mount Airy Social Club
The Draft History of Mount Airy Social Club
St. Paul's L C M to host ULAA in Twin Cities "Put Community Interest above Self"
More Mt. Airy Headlines
Dr. Alfred Ndebe Armah, father of Comfort Armah is dead CECILIA HARMON RETURNS TO THE TWIN CITIES MT. AIRY MEMBERS TRAVEL THE WORLD Franken, Other Fight for DED for Liberians in Minn. Episcopal Church of Minnesota has a New Bishop MOUNT AIRY INDUCTIONS OFFICERS Former Caldwell Commissioner Concerned About Bridge MT. AIRY OFFICIALS ON VACATION TO LIBERIA Mount Airy Elects New Officers Parliamentary Procedures at meetings Roland and Cecilia Harmon celebrate 5 years of Marriage Mount Airy Holds Elections of Officers |
The Morris threw a big celebration over the weekend to mark the first birthday anniversary of their baby daughter,
Ms. Malaika Morris who was born a year ago. Several children of neighbors and friends of the Morris
gathered at their resident in Cottage Grove, Minnesota for what is described as a great festival. It was dancing, games, playing
and fun all day long. Many of the children won various prizes and had very big smiles on their faces. 
Officers and Members of the Mount Airy Social Club have reached a decision to pay a get-well visit with Member Evelyn Seton
Kennedy who has been ill and hospitalized recently. The decision was made during a regular meeting held
at the residence of Member Theresa Doe in Oakdale, Minnesota. It was agreed that although individual members have visited
and or called Ms. Seton, the organization has not made a substantial presence and that it was time to do so. 
Ms. Comfort Armah has been elected member of the Board of Director of the Mount Airy Social Club. 
At the Sunday, April 17, meeting members and friends of the Mount Airy Social Club took off time to
bid Mr. Leonard Hena farewell. Mr. Hena is expected to travel to Liberia. It is not clear when he will be leaving, but close
friends say he will be leaving soon. Mr. was praised by several members for been helpful, a father and friend in deed to them.
We regret to inform you of the sad news of the death of the mother of Marth Jah. Ma Sarah Stevens passed
away yesterday, August 11, 2011 in Monrovia, Liberia following a brief illness. She was 67. She leaves
to morn her lost her many children including Martha and a host of several relatives and friends of Liberia and the United
States. 
Lessie Dunbar and Philip Segbee are very pleased to invite all members of the Mount Airy Social Club to their wedding ceremony
which takes place on Saturday, August 20, 2011 at the Mount Olivet Baptist Church on 451 Central Ave. West in Saint Paul,
Minnesota commencing at 2:30 pm. They would be very glad were you all to attend and support them as they start their new life
together. 
Mrs. Frances Joshua, President of the United Friends in Christ Organization in Saint Paul, Minnesota has been recognized
and awarded the WCCO Radio's Good Neighbor Award in Minnesota.The award was granted recently for excellent
leadership Mrs. Joshua demonstrates at the monthly Emergency Food shelf Network (EFN) neighborhood food distribution center in Saint Paul. 
As Liberians around the world gathered in various places to celebrate the 164th independence of the oldest African Republic,
Liberian Community in Minnesota (LCM) in Saint Paul, Minnesota distributed toys to several children for the day. The toys,
which worth over $2,500.00, was distributed at the monthly African and tradition food distribution at the Gethsemane Lutheran
Church in St. Paul, Minnesota. 
A set of proposed amendments to the Mount Airy Social Club's Constitution has been introduced to the general body for its
action. The proposed amendment was submitted to the organization by the president Mr. Abel Zarzar and
has to do with any member or officer who decides to prematurely discontinue their membership Mount Airy. 
The Mount Airy Social Club Board of Directors has acted to approve the Budget for the organization's
2011 fiscal. Announcing the action of the Board during a special meeting with the Administration, the Chairman of the Board
Hon. Benoni Tarr Grimes informed the body that their action was carried in order to enable the administration function smoothly.
He expressed thanks and appreciation to the President and officers of the organization for cooperating with the Board to make
this action possible. 
The Mount Airy Social Club which turns ten years old has unvailed plans to hold a giant celebration later this year.
The Chairman of the Social Committee, Mr. Roland Harmon who is also chairing
the 10 Anniversary celebration said he is excited to be a part of this club and the planning of its first decade of existance.
He said he considers it as a honor and privilege and will do whatever it takes to make the occasion second to none. 
As Dr. Seuss once said "You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself in any direction
you choose. You're on your own. And you know what you know. You are the guy who'll decide where to go." So was
the day in joy and celebration as Darius Grimes, another one of the Grimes’ children ended his sojourn in high school
and is on his way to college. 
President has extended for Liberians. Since 1991, the United States has provided safe haven for Liberians who were forced
to flee their country as a result of armed conflict and widespread civil strife, in part through granting Temporary Protected
Status (TPS). The armed conflict ended in 2003 and conditions improved such that TPS ended effective October 1, 2007. 
The Emergency Foodshelf Network (EFN) is a nonprofit food bank that collects, warehouses and distributes quality food and
essential support services to Minnesota hunger relief organizations. There are no membership fees for
hunger relief organizations to join the EFN network. 
Nonprofit organizations deliver many key social services, and seek to identify and solve social problems. In fields such as
health, education, economic development, and social welfare, the nonprofit sector does much to make this world a better place.
Serving as a member of a Board of Directors of a nonprofit organization can be one of the most important, influential, and
satisfying experiences of your life. 
An active member of the Mount Airy Social Club, Ms. Ghinnoh George has been treated to a surprise drink
as she observes another birthday. It was on Wednesday, February 3, 2011 that several relatives and friends
converged at the residence of Ms. Gertude Freeman in St. Paul to demonstrate their love for a beloved sister and friends.
Over the weekend the Mount Airy Social Club celebrated its 9 Year-end in St. Paul, MN. The program was scheduled to have been
held on Saturday, December 11, 2010, but has to be cancelled due to bad weather condition in Minnesota. The
program was however, rescheduled and held on Sunday, December 12 at the Head Quarters of the organization on 128 Mount Airy
St in St. Paul. Several members and well wishers turned out for this all important occasion. Mr.
Austin Fallah served as the Key Note Speaker. 
It was in 2001 when the idea was born by Chris Wisner which he shared with Ms. Cecilia Harmon. The idea was transformed
into a community organization that will be of help to friends and neighbors, especially at the time most Liberians had
to send money back home during the Christmas season. It would be a reservoir to save money for rainy days and a pool where
friend contributed into to help friends. In 2008, Mount Airy was registered with the state of Minnesota
as a non-for-profit organization. 
A renowned Liberian human rights and social justice campaigner has stressed the
need for diasporic Liberian-based community organizations to develop a "participative culture" if progress and harmony
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