Time: Tuesday, Feb 27, 2007 @ 1pm. BE THERE AT 12:45pm

Place: Faculty Dining Room

 Why: People have been askin to be a part of this whole dicussion experience, so we will do another one on tuesday. IF YOU CHOOSE TO COME< BE THERE AT 12:45, NOT 1pm!!

Haiti won what is called the 2007 Digicel Caribbean Cup, basically a world series for us Haitians. The picture above is Haiti’s football full team ; Bottom, Haiti’s Captain Supreme, Richard Bruny. Check out http://www.digicelfootball.com for more pictures and info. This championship game was January 23rd at the Port of Spain in Trinidad.

 From Fifa.com page

“One of only four Caribbean nations to have participated in a FIFA World Cup™, Haiti – with a golden generation of players like Arsene Auguste and Emmanuel Sanon coming through in the mid Seventies – stretched Italy and showed the watching world at Germany 1974 what a gem of native technique and improvisation was hiding out in the warm waters of the Caribbean Sea…

the Haitians went on a courageous tear through the region’s top competitors to lift the Caribbean Cup for the first time in their chequered history.

In addition to becoming the final team to qualify, Haiti also played the most games of any side (13) in what proved to be the largest edition of the 18-year-old tournament. After finishing in a three-way tie with St Vincent & the Grenadines and mighty Jamaica in their preliminary rounds in Kingston, the Haitians moved on to the finals by virtue of a superior goal difference, scoring 11 while only conceding three in three games.

Although their preliminary run was nothing short of impressive, the finals in Trinidad & Tobago were expected to be a road too far for the underdog French-speaking outfit. But with wins over Martinique and Barbados, they managed a place in the semi-finals. And after downing Jocelyn Angloma’s impressive Guadeloupe by an equally impressive 3-1, Haiti found themselves in only their second Caribbean Cup final in 18 years of trying…

The next step for the hard-working and impressive Caribbean Champions will be to test their mettle against CONCACAF’s best at the Gold Cup in the USA in June. They will be joined by T&T, Cuba and Guadeloupe (the first time four Caribbean teams will take part), the USA, Mexico, Canada and five Central American sides yet to be determined.”

Well, you asked for it! We had our first Movie Night. The music was awesome, a lot of dancing; we had fun like we always do. The movie we saw was part of “I Love you, Anne”. There was english subtitles for the haitian americans.  We also had plenty of food and drinks.

When: Wednesday, February 21, 2007

Time: 7pm. Started at 9:00pm

So without further adu…

1. Haitian Exchange Cds! We will be exchanging Cds for people who don’t know that good music or if you want to change up the music
2. Current Events
   
3. Financial Report
   
4. HSA Party. Our first major event.

Date to be announced

• We will be going into depth about what we will be doing. Also we will need to talk about food, like catering or we make it. Haitian Appetizers. like patties, banan, picklies.
• If any, volunteering opportunities,
• The D.J, types of music.

• The actual show is April 13th. If you have facebook, then click on this link to obtain more info – http://kennesaw.facebook.com/event.php?eid=2230486776.

If not, Here is the info:

Calling all males and females; no matter your race, size, creed, or nationality, we want you!!
Females: Bring sportswear for outdoor activities, 3″ (or more) heel, a positive attitude!!!
Male: Bring sportswear for outdoor activities, your chiseled body, and a great attitude!!!
Please do not miss the 1st week, a very important model selection will be made. Please be prompt and I can’t wait to see you all there!!!!

The International Student Alliance (ISA) is hosting their Annual Miss KSU Universe. They have people represent from many countries so there should be no reason why Haiti can’t represent!

The winner of the Contest will win $500 so make sure you try out.

The Date for the contest is March 31st, but the last day to enroll is February 15th. If you want to try out, make sure you email hnechama@msn.com with the following information

• Name, contact number(s), email.

There is someone already trying out, but don’t be discouraged. Be ready to be asked a few questions so ISA can choose the best person to represent Haiti.

The dress is native haitian Attire and make sure you can present a skill or talent in front of the judges.

The meeting was called to order at approximately 12:45 by President, Jenna Laverdure. She welcomed everyone and thanked all for coming.The first order of business was appointing a designated day and time for the group to meet and how many times a month it was necessary to meet. It was concluded that we would have official group meetings twice a month but this wouldn’t include other days set apart to meet for events and activities. It was suggested by the Vice President, Jean St. Val that it would be a convenient idea to have alternating meeting days, meeting once a month on a Tuesday at 12:30 and holding the second meeting of the month on Thursday at 2:00pm. This idea was to help more people be able to participate in the meetings or if they meet one meeting, it’s possible they can make the other meeting, indicating that’s a better time for them. This in turn would help us find the best day and time to hold meetings so we would have more members present.

Our current plans were discussed in the meeting. One point that was unanimously agreed upon was for the Haitian Student Alliance to meet with other groups and be able to work alongside them and congregate on one activity.

Ideas that were brainstormed but was decided would still need more focused discussion were: -Making sure the banners and flyers were prepared
-One of our group members (bobby?) meet with Mahal who is working on a Caribbean Week and Flag Party. We would want to get involved in that and get our flag and information represented throughout that week.
-Find out the schedules of other organizations (Caribbean Club, ASA??) and coordinate with them (Moy???)
-Have a successful videotape of our group having a debate of sort about our ideas on being Haitian, Haitian-American and the stereotypes we face and also how we want to erase all stereotypes and teach about the true beauty of a hidden culture.—Bomboche T.V. (more information will be given on next meeting as per Jean St. Val)
-Coming out Party
-Possibility of being part or being represented in the January 23rd MLK celebration.
For the next meeting it was concluded that we would all bring $2 in order to pay for the beautiful art work done by our friend Steven S. And more details are being awaited to Bomboche T.V.

The meeting was adjourned approximately 1:30?
Nechama Hilaire,
Secretary

Time: February 27th @ 2:00pm

Place: Faculty dining room at the top of the staircase in the main dining area on the 2nd floor. Room 208/209

Outline of Next Meeting:

• Our first Taping of BambochTV. status on this project
• Planning our first Party, Hopefully March 23, Who’s in charge, Contests?? to be different?
• Also President of the Caribbean Club might talk/give a speech about Carribean Week( if we can be a part of this)
  • Carribean Week/Party, should we be a part of this? Volunteering
• We will be handing out membership forms.
• New Department in HSA!! We will announcing NEW HSA coordinators

Meeting Dates & Times:

February

27th @ 2:00pm

March

6th @ 2:00pm

27th @ 2:00pm

April

3rd @ 2:00pm

24th @ 2:00pm

all dates/places & times subject to change!

First posted by Nechama Hilaire. I am just reposting it

To Haiti,

My native home whispers my name.
When I was young I would disclaim.
Now pride overwhelms this undiscoverd fame.
Long ago I was ridiculed, ostracized and forced to shame.
Now I realize hypocrites will deride during your tribulation, but praise you
when your victory reigns.
But now I stand in vain,
remembering the dim regions whence my mothers came.
Do I still hear the ecstatic laughter of the dark children’s games?
Can I still feel the burning pride of Haitian culture
arising Africa’s flames?
It dwells within me still; this ruthless memory that can’t be tamed.
I still have hope for this island of pandemonium and destitution which was tragically framed.
When America’s cupidity, and unfair immigration systems forget you;
I stand fateful just the same.
When the world’s misconception of your “uncivilized” values morally deprives you;
standing tall I will remain.
For when the struggle of Haiti is unbearable to overcome,
endurance is gained.
When the gods of Guinea have turned their ears from your creole cries of hoplessness,
with faith the Lord will ease your pain.
Even when the entire world has seemed to forget you,
Haiti, I still will
Proclaim!

Still Standing,
Keda Jeantine’