Gala, Gown and Town
To benefit students at Our Lady of Lourdes,
Mankon, Bamenda, Cameroon.
Mankon, Bamenda, Cameroon.
From the Milwaukee,
of Festivals in Wisconsin in 2011.
Thank You LESA Midwest "Small No Bi Sick" Proud Host of LESA AGM 2011.
The Spectacular LESA USA GALA: AGM 2011
Milwaukee Crowne Plaza Hotel
Milwaukee Crowne Plaza Hotel
Ladies and Gentlemen, meet Kila "aka Aunty Kils" Fobi,
Chair of the Convention Planning Committee 2011.
A job well executed.
Chair of the Convention Planning Committee 2011.
A job well executed.
By 7:00pm the Splendor of the Gala was set at the Milwaukee Airport Crowne Plaza Hotel.
Give it up for Host: LESA Midwest.
Host President of LESA Midwest Miranda and Husband Ashu Etti coming through.
Bravo Madam President with thumps up to members of the indefatigable Small No Bi Sick.
Bravo Madam President with thumps up to members of the indefatigable Small No Bi Sick.
By 8:00 pm, ladies were descending and making entrances, puntuated by fashionable mentions - to appreciative double-takes.
The Nubian Princesses made quite a show! along the hallway.
Above: LESA USA attracts: Left Nsai from Germany and Zippi (right), President of LESA Canada adding pizzazz to the zest.
There we go with BBinB - Brainy Beauties In Black (Eileen second from left and Nicoline right) who were cerebral health paneralist by day and went sensationally sexy black by night at the Gala. Oh, with the Inpirationals' back-to-back National Presidents of LESA USA, Inc: Enaka Yembe (left) incoming and Leonie Mpafe Samuto (second from right) ougoing and that beautiful open back.
Above, it was beginning to take the form of an informal runway show.
Yes, Host President Miranda (right) and fellow host resident Yvonne (left) were on time, radiating the warmth of the City of Festivals.
LESA Minnesota's President Solange Baumann (middle) lighting the ballroom with heart laughs and hugs.
Above Co-Emcee Mary Tegomoh "aka Tegies" made an entrance to reassure the glittering guests as arrive as witnesses to a time when substance was in the details yet the fun multiplied.
Acclaimed journalist and Emcee Innocent Chia masterly weaved in the substance, style and splendor.
By 8:15pm the ballroom was full. Below, a three-course, seat down dinner was underway beginning hors'dourves, the main course, and dessert.
The screen was used for special video-taped Father's Day greetings from children. All were so cute and witty but profound - and it touched the heart.
O Yes, there were lots sweethearts like Lillian and Bob (below) who flew in from Hotlanta.
The screen was used for special video-taped Father's Day greetings from children. All were so cute and witty but profound - and it touched the heart.
O Yes, there were lots sweethearts like Lillian and Bob (below) who flew in from Hotlanta.
Hello. let's give you just a few examples of the power of coupling on Father's Day at LESA USA Gala - below:
Okay, we can go on but we don't want to be guity of mononpoly on coupling. But with the First LESA Midwest coupling above, let the word go out: Charlotte has a special for lovebirds on June 16, 2012. Scroll to the end and let Bonhomme George of Georgia show you why in the manner of First LESA Georgia coupling.
Let's check some more fashion statement.
Let's check some more fashion statement.
There we go, personalized glam! By 8:30 pm, the ballroom was an oasis of excitement but far from the harried, everyday life.
Yes, to LESA USA came friends from afar. For example, there you go with Amina a non-LESAN and Nigerian, from DC on the left with Gisele - having a grand time. In fact, Amina attended the Hawaii themed Cruise on Friday June 17. More non-LESANs because friends of LESA USA, Inc.
On the clock, dinner was underway. Fine Dining: Seat-down, three course meal served.
Mommy Lu on the right: Her towering sense of wisdom is appreciated. Here with Geraldine on the left.
And the defining Keynote is about to be delivered by Dr. Bowers right(right below).
The Raison d'etre of LESA USA, Inc. A student replication held sway. That is why we are an alumni association.
Above: The Soulful Keynote:
" The Art of Living Beautifully "
By Dr. Brenda Bowers.
The Morale of the Keynote was taken from the courage and faith of Esther in the Bible.
LESA USA, Inc. heeds to the conscientious call to stand to serve the students of Our Lady of Lourdes College, the Girl in general and reflects the adage: The greatest way to serve God is to serve humanity. Go forth: Ladies of the Golden Scepter.
LESA USA, Inc. heeds to the conscientious call to stand to serve the students of Our Lady of Lourdes College, the Girl in general and reflects the adage: The greatest way to serve God is to serve humanity. Go forth: Ladies of the Golden Scepter.
And the Dinosaur, Dr. Teresa (Ma T) Gwanfogbe (middle- second from right) graced the moment.
Aunty Kils - Kila Fobi - and Ni Ben Fokum on the friend and fund raiser.
The tag team, classy approach was a teachable lesson in dignity.
The tag team, classy approach was a teachable lesson in dignity.
LESANs, guests and patrons wrote their checks and donated with cool essence. The lady in purple is the Vice President of LESA USA Inc. Navti Abigail Abongwa or call her Yaya.
Showtime, on the floor; enjoy the few snapshots that give a clue on the groove, glide and go....win one for the Girl Child.
Ain't no Party like LESA USA's
Cha cha ya' all, two steps forward.
Above: An Awesome Thumbs up from LESA DC President Mathilda Fienkeng.
Below, Friday Cruise Emcee Afu Geh and Saturday Gala Emcee Innocent Chia translated AGM leisure to dancing pleasure.
Below, Friday Cruise Emcee Afu Geh and Saturday Gala Emcee Innocent Chia translated AGM leisure to dancing pleasure.
Jane Frances Anchang Okebugwu - Jane O! The Countess of LESA USA AGM Countdown and the Millennium Goal Scorer: Water Project for Lourdes.
No way, it does not get better than this - Waow.....
Let the good times roll was not talk but walk....rolling.
Just when you thought it couldn't get better, see! Hardly anyone was sitting.
Chairs were left to rest as dancing went another notched up.
At this point, the Host Emcee Tegis (above) had a change of dress to this sexy cut. Not to be outdone, the outgoing (Leonie) and incoming (Enaka) National Presidents of LESA USA, Inc were in their second gowns for the Gala Night. For eye witness news, see the two pictures of Enaka below. The first sitting during (left) the second standing (right) in a purple number. Behold! You have S3: Substance, Style and Splendor National President of LESA USA. Below in the midde is Leonie (wh In the middle belo
At this point, the Host Emcee Tegis (above) had a change of dress to this sexy cut. Not to be outdone, the outgoing (Leonie) and incoming (Enaka) National Presidents of LESA USA, Inc were in their second gowns for the Gala Night. For eye witness news, see the two pictures of Enaka below. The first sitting during (left) the second standing (right) in a purple number. Behold! You have S3: Substance, Style and Splendor National President of LESA USA. Below in the midde is Leonie (wh In the middle belo
If eyes can see, it seems as if this dancing got to the stage of removal of shoes. Wonderful.
Below: Flash Back One Week Earlier on June 10:
A National President of All Branches Practices the Adage of When In Rome, do as the Romans do:
And when in LESA USA Branches Do as the Local Branches Do.
When she one of the local Branches, she did just that. Hello! Enaka, a medical doctor, in the LESA-DC sponsored event African Public-Private Partnership event where she made a presentation on Virual Clinic., was in DC Awesome outfit took to the floor in after program dancing time.
Enaka is a member of LESA Georgia, a Hotlantan. You met the Georgian skirt and blouse earlier in the day.
When she one of the local Branches, she did just that. Hello! Enaka, a medical doctor, in the LESA-DC sponsored event African Public-Private Partnership event where she made a presentation on Virual Clinic., was in DC Awesome outfit took to the floor in after program dancing time.
Enaka is a member of LESA Georgia, a Hotlantan. You met the Georgian skirt and blouse earlier in the day.
Flash Foward and Back to the Gala in Milwaukee where the jazzy going was at its zenith.
Well, sisters and friends, even good things come to an end. The Gala was soon to be over. But.....room parties began, putting the icing on the cake on fun unlimited....only curtailed by daylight and time for a nostalgic breakfast....and to another merry rivival at the AGM BBQ in Jeans.
Dont forget this was also Father's Day and Sweatheart aroma took you back to time.
As Michael Bublé's "Save The Last Dance For Me" goes:
You can dance-every dance with the guy
Who gives you the eye, let him hold you tight
You can smile-every smile for the man
Who held your hand neath the pale moon light
But don't forget who's takin' you home
And in whose arms you're gonna be
So darlin' save the last dance for me.
Ladies and Gentlemen, the Sweethearts dancing are the President of LESA Georgia and the First Gentleman of LESA Georgia: Ma Christine and George Aganifor from Hotlanta!
You can listen to the rest of Save Your Dance for Me and come prepared to sing:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1tXUxVWtyaU
See you next year in Charlotte with more Sweathearts: Keep the flame alight.
As Michael Bublé's "Save The Last Dance For Me" goes:
You can dance-every dance with the guy
Who gives you the eye, let him hold you tight
You can smile-every smile for the man
Who held your hand neath the pale moon light
But don't forget who's takin' you home
And in whose arms you're gonna be
So darlin' save the last dance for me.
Ladies and Gentlemen, the Sweethearts dancing are the President of LESA Georgia and the First Gentleman of LESA Georgia: Ma Christine and George Aganifor from Hotlanta!
You can listen to the rest of Save Your Dance for Me and come prepared to sing:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1tXUxVWtyaU
See you next year in Charlotte with more Sweathearts: Keep the flame alight.
According to LESA AGM Folklore, who says the Party is over just because the Ballroom closes? By 1:30 a.m, Christie of the Inspirationals was still as chic and cool as a cucumber - ready for the parties in hotel rooms. The Inspirationals, who use LESA USA AGM as a class rival, with expensive champagnes and more, were at the verge of being rivaled by the Nubian Princesses who stormed Milwaukee. All these to the wonderment of the Incredibles. Classy Nerds must be plotting with a mantra - woman does not live by sense alone, but with some spice girls.
The duel of the classes of persuasions are afoot and will be an event all by itself........
The duel of the classes of persuasions are afoot and will be an event all by itself........
To the Queen City
Charlotte, North Carolina 2012
In an unprecedented bid, The Carolina Dames topped the show at the General Assembly on Saturday June 18, 2011. SEE!
There we go! Gwen Enow-Tanyi on the roll. Brace for it - click on: Formidable
Charlotte, North Carolina
The 13th LESA USA AGM June 15-17, 2012.
Save the Dates for the Memorable Experience.
The 13th LESA USA AGM June 15-17, 2012.
Save the Dates for the Memorable Experience.