The Late Alumnus Steve Kpou, Sr. Sunrise February 16, 1957 Sunset April 30, 2008 Click Here to view photos of the wake, funeral and burial services.

BWIAANA bids farewell to one of its own... On Saturday May 10, 2008 members of BWIAANA from far and near gathered in Philadelphia to bid farewell to  Alumnus Steve Kpou, Sr. who was recently called perpetually to the great beyond. In a THANK YOU not members of BWIAANA on behalf of the bereaved family, Mr Arthur K. Watson said, “Thank you for your presence, your love and your support during the home going of Steve. You certainly demonstrated the true spirit of BWI this past weekend. I am sure that Steve must have looked and smiled. We are all truly grateful to so many of you for coming from far and near. Thank you. May the bond that unites us as Tigers always remain strong and unbroken.” For his part, the national president Mr. Ralph Henri said, “Let me thank each and everyone of you for your show of support and contributions in the wake of the death of fellow Alumnus Steve Kpou. Your participation and support during the wake and funeral services were overwhelming. I was very excited to see so many of you show up to pay your last respects to our Brother. Click Here to read the whole text of the national president’s THANK YOU letter to members and friends of BWIAANA.

BWIAANA Takes Another Blow...

Sunrise - December 15, 1931 Sunset - May 3, 2008 Just as BWIAANA was in the process of bidding one of its farewell, the ugly hands of death has strucked the organization again. This time, it is mother Domah Mitchell Yancy, mother of Sando and Konah Yancy, member of the Great Lakes Chapter. Click Here to get information about wake keeping and funeral announcement for Mother Domah Yancy.

BWINAANA is pleased to announce its 17th Annual Convention and Gala Events - June 26 - 29 2008 in New York City. This will signal the kickoff of its special fund raising campaign for the Booker Washington Institute in Kakata, Liberia. Please click Here to read more about our efforts in details.

Host: New York Chapter Convention Dates: June 27-29, 2008 Venue: Pennsylvania Hotel 401 7th Avenue New York, NY 10001

Hotel Reservation – Toll Free 1-800-223-8585

Hotel Web Site: www.hotelpenn.com

Group Code: BWIAANA

Single Room: $225.00/Night

Double Room: $275.00/Night

Travel Arrangement: Continental Airlines: http://www.continental.com:

1-800-468-7022

Group Z Code: #ZDK2

Agreement Code: #DNJOEJ

Travel Agency: www.travelforlesss.com

Convention packages items in pictures will be listed on our website any time in March for our membership to view. Please be reminded that all convention packages will be pre-sold at the price of $125.00 per package. This package includes food and tickets for convention ball. Make your checks/money orders payable to BWIAANA – New York Chapter. NOTE: Other information will come your way shortly.....