Another fine 1st anniversary Yodaai meeting, even if I say so myself!
A fun and festive time, with vigorous discussions was had by all last night in Hoover, despite the stormy weather, under the auspices of our host family, Dr and Mrs Dawodu. E se gan ni o, a dupe. Rice, soup, meat, cake very plenty indeed!
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Anniversary Cake, curtesy of the Dawodus...
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And how about our first anniversary? From humble beginnings with just 5 people to the fine association we have today, functioning constitution and all - who would have imagined this? This anniversary was aptly dedicated to the children, as we really are doing this to culturally enrich their lives and give them a sense of rootedness in our traditions.
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| Dedicated to our children |
Did you see our young ladies demonstrating an ancient, time honored tradition of fine gele tying? They made us all proud! - winning prizes and money along the way, thank you Dr Adediji and Mrs Lawal for the monetary gifts.
And thank you to our judges Mrs Sodeke and Mrs Ayanwale
We celebrated a late valentine with gifts to our children...
And somebody was surprised with a birthday cake and an impromptu belated birthday celebration ensued - I really enjoyed that! It's not easy being 27 - again...
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| FROM (L) Mrs Adagunodo, Mrs lawal and Mrs Babatunde |
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| Awon Alagba, Mr Simons Latunde Addey and Mr Adenrele Odutola |
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| Contestants and their geles...beautiful smile, Moni! |
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| Mother of winner, Mrs Adediji beaming proudly. |
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| Contestants, proud Parents and judges... |
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| Yori Adagunodo and the gele battling it out...you did good! |
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| Miss Badewa and her winning smile...Your gele is ga o! |
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| Congratulations to Bisola Adediji, our Gele tying champion! You did your mother proud... |
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| Our judges for the gele tying competition, Mrs Ayanwale and Mrs Sodeke. |
Did you get a chance to meet and warmly welcome our newest member, Mr Ayanwale? He is originally from Fiditi in the Oyo area ...
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| Mr Ayanwale, You are welcome, sir! |
Mrs Alabi won for the first correct entry for part 1 of the yoruba heroes quiz.
Dr Adediji won for the february proverb of the month. Phew. A busy month so far and there is more to come for black history month.
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| Consenting for new board members... Dr Abolade, Dr Fadamiro, Mr Thomas and Dr Badewa |
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| Mr Adenrele, Mr Simons Latunde Addey, Mr and Mrs Lawal all saying aye.. |
Mrs Adagunodo won two prizes for proverb of the month - January, and for the first correct entry on part 2 of the yoruba heroes entries.
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| Mrs Sodeke, Mrs Babatunde and Mrs Adagunodo |
Submit your proverbs to be entered on the blog for proverb of the month and for the monthly drawing of fabulous prizes for who ever wins and has their proverb published for a month.
Funke Abolade, M.D.
Secretary of fun and Faaji.
Greatest Yodaaites !!
ReplyDeleteAction speaks louder than voice.
The sincere belief in our organization and commitments to its success are revealed in the uncensored generosity of Dr and Mrs. Dawodu (Our host family) and the turnout and enthusiastic participation of our members. Our elders are not left out in driving up north in bad weather. It is the happiness and joy displayed by our people that make me more energized in serving this organization. Thank you very much our Social/Publicity Secretary.
Another fine YODDAI meeting. The gele competitions by the children was very nice. Thanks to our members for coming out despite the bad weather. E se pupo.
ReplyDeleteRakiya Adediji.