Ethiopian Community Association
in Edmonton
የኢትዮጵያ ህብረተሰብ ማሕበር በኤድመንተን
Ethiopian Community Association in Edmonton
10585 115 St. NW
Edmonton, AB T5H 3K4
Canada
ph: 1-780-421-1615
Ethiopia
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General Meeting on March 21, 2010.
Time: 3-6pm (please note the time change)
Location: 10585 115 street (Community Centre)
- Missed opportunities and accomplishments
- Financial statement
- 9 Members of the Executive team
- 3 Board Members
- Verification and status report by the Board and Executive joint task force
Volunteer Appreciation Day is postponed to February 27, 2010.
The volunteer appericiation day which was originally planned to take place on February 20, 2010 is postponed to February 27, 2010.
መልካም የኢትዮጵያ ገና በዓል ለመላው የኢትዮጵያ ማህበረሰብ በኤድመንተን
Video Gallery on our Website
As part of our website, we have included a video gallery to show Ethiopian Music and other videos related to Ethiopia.
Please check out the link to our Video Gallery and enjoy the music videos posted.
More videos will be posted soon.
Your Outpouring Support is Heart Warming and Inspiring
Dear Members,
The death of Mr. Mossisa Legesse Korrarisa created a deep sorrow and financial burden. Ms. Genet was not able to handle by her own. You, her country men, women and others came to wipe her sorrow and carry this enormous financial burned.
I am pleased to report to you that:
- Your community in partnership with many religious organizations, business, each and every one of you and others was able to raise $21,961.52. We used $2,666.00 to purchase air ticket to Ethiopian for her and baby. On Tuesday July 14th we gave Genet $19295.52 draft check. See attached document.
- Close family and friends were able to collect $6,000.00 and handed the funds to her in a private ceremony.
- The government of Alberta ( Alberta works social service) to help in the funeral expenses gave $3,575.
In total your effort and others in Edmonton have helped raise a total of $31,536.52 thus far.
I like to thank you all for your generosity, you can be assured you have taken away the financial burden the death of her father and other factors have brought to her and more importantly your presence at the church and memorial service has eased the pain of her sorrow.
Please see some of the testimonials your generosity is generating:
"This is a great job you (helu ) and the community have done. This type job that makes me proud to be Ethiopian." Addis
"As a single mother I do not have to worry if i die in Edmonton . I have the community and helu by my side." Enkenelesh
" I just moved to Alberta , I heard and I did see what you guys have to help this single mother. I say this is the best community." Taye
"I don't have enough words to express my filling about yesterday what helu and the community have done to help the Edmonton Ethiopians as whole. May god bless you guys and hold you with your families. Thanks" Mavi
" I lived in different parts of Canada but I have never seen a community that is strong and work for the public by mobilizing the public. Thank you, Ethiopian Community and Helu." Mohammed
We need to create some type of Ethiopia mutual Assistance ( Eder ) under the community to help member of the association when they encounter this type of tragedy.
With deepest gratitude
Mel Tiruneh
Executive Chairman and Secretary of the Board
New Election and Transferring Committee
A general meeting was held on October 18, 2009 and as per the agenda two committees that will play key roles in the election of new executive leaders and in the transition were elected.
Election committee: Ato. Binyame Gethaneh, Ato. Birhanu Demeke and Ato. Teddy Gethahun have been elected as the new election committee. Members of the election committee will be contacting members that have the capacity to lead our association for the nine executive positions that are currently held by the following individuals:
Mr. Melese Tiruneh Chairperson
Mr. Birhanu W/Mariam Vice Chairperson
Mr. Girma Lakew Secretariat
Mr. Wondeson kebede Treasurer and Property Manager
Mr. Bisrat Haile Accountant
Mr. Mesele Fentabil Heritage and Learning resources Director
Mr. Tezera Firew Public Relation
Mr. Fuad Ahmed Fitness and Wellness Director
Ms. Fisum Nigatu Women and Youth Affair Director
As soon as the election committee completes its nominee list, it will inform and request the executive to call a general meeting. At the general meeting the Election committee will preside over the election.
At the conclusion of the election it will ask the transferring committee to work with the in coming and out going executive committees and ensure a proper and timely transfer of power, documents and properties are done.
Transferring Committee: Ato. Helawie Melaku, Ato. Wubeshet Dagne and Ato. Seyoum Tameti have been elected as members of the new transferrin g committee. The transferring committee will start its responsibility as soon as the new executive committee is elected and completes it in the next general meeting. At the general meeting it will report to the body how the transfer of power, documents and property has taken place to the new executive committee. At this time the new executive committee starts its term.
General Meeting on October 18, 2009
There will be a general meeting on October 18, 2009 at 2:00 pm.
Agenda:
1. Election of a three-member election committee.
2. Election of a three-member transferring committee.
The meeting will be held at the Ethiopian Community hall on 10585 115 St.
We encourage everyone to attend this meeting.
Edmonton donations help build footbridge in Ethiopia
NICK LEES, EDMONTON JOURNAL
A huge bonus has been received by Edmontonians who constructed a footbridge in Ethiopia that is expected to save more than 200 lives in the next 10 years.
The bridge is known locally as the Edmonton Ayo High Level Bridge.
"The bridge appears to have empowered the villagers it helps," says Freedom Ford dealer Bob Bentley.
"Previously, their school only taught students to Grade 10. That's as far as most students' education ever went.
"But now Grades 11 and 12 have been added and the school is offering university certification."
Bentley is a generous donor to Partners in the Horn of Africa, a registered, non-profit Canadian Charity. David Cosco, a director of the charity and owner of Edmonton's Parkbased Integra Tire&Auto Centres, says the bridge is one of some 140 projects completed by the charity.
"The River Ayu runs through an area with a population of 61,688 people in the Ankasha Guagusa Woreda in northwest Ethiopia," says Cosco.
"Villagers told us between 20 and 30 people drown each year during the main mid-June to mid-September rainy season and that there was a dire need for a bridge."
Click here to read more on this story.
- Soccer tournament at the African centre Saturday and Sunday (August 1 and 2)
- Entertainment Night at the Ukrainian hall on Saturday August 1
Help those affected by Imagine Adoption bankruptcy
Friends, Family and Supporters of International Adoption
We need your help and support to protect the future children of families adopting internationally through Imagine Adoption. On July 10, 2009, Imagine Adoption, a government regulated agency in Cambridge, Ontario, Canada declared bankruptcy (Globe & Mail, July 14, 2009.)
http://unitedfamiliesofimagine.blogspot.com/
To sign petition, visit the following website:
http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/SaveOurDreamofAdoptingInternatio/index.html
Fathers' Day Celebration at the Ethiopian Community
Children's Amharic Language School Starting Soon
Volunteers Generate Income to Our Community by Serving at the Argyle Casino
Volunteers successfully completed service at the Argyle casino, which is projected to bring close to $80,000.00 to our community on April 29 and 30.
The communtiy would like to thank all the volunteers that were instrumental in making this happen. Please see the letter below with pictures of our volunteers and take the time to thank them when you get a chance.
Voluntarism is alive and well at our community. You want to volunteer and help shape your Association please contact us.
Special Event at the Ethiopian Community to Honor the Ethiopian Music Legend, Tilahun Gessese
The Ethiopian Community Association in Edmonton is sad to report the death of an Ethiopian icon and legendary singer Tilahun Gessesse. Tilahun died at the age of 68 in his family home in Ethiopia; seven hours after returning to our mother land from the U.S.A.
The community understands and shares the desire by Ethiopians in Edmonton and all over the world to gather and celebrate the life of this iconic Ethiopian. Thus the community invites you, your family and friends to attend this special service at the community center on Friday April 24, 6-8pm.
Ethiopian Music Legend Tilahun Gessese Dies at the Age of 68
The greatest modern musician whose star shone brightly during the golden years of Ethiopian music of the '60s, the 68-year-old iconic figure died Sunday on his way to hospital.
Tilahun Gesese, King of Habesha Music, died on April 19, 2009 in Addis Ababa only 7 hours after returning from the United States. The cause of death is not yet known. His family and individuals who were with him at the moment of death suspect a heart attack or some kind of heart complication as a cause of death."
A winner of several awards, including an honorary doctrate degree from the Addis Ababa University, Tilahun was a voice of love, peace, harmony and above all unity in the beleaguered Horn of African nation.
Born in the Ethiopian capital in 1941, the teenager Tilahun joined Hager Fikir Theater from where his golden voice captured the attention of the nation. Shortly, he joined the Imperial Guard of Emperor Haile-Selassie during whose era the legendary singer became a household name not only in his native country but also in neighboring countries such as the Sudan.
He later joined the prestigious National Theater, with whom he stayed for several years. He has sold millions of albums, and was singing in Amharic and Oromiffa languages.
General Meeting
General meeting will be held on Sunday April 26, 2009 from 3-6pm at our community center.
Here are the agendas:
1. 2008 update and 2009 plan
2. Election, to fill positions. Election committee is currently working hard to identify candidates that are ready to serve their community and help shape her future. If you know any one that has the capacity, commitment and the character to lead our Association , please encourage them to work with us in the task ahead. Please feel free to call Mehari or Alex (Election Committee) and nominate others or yourself.
3. 2006 audit and renovation report by our audit team.
It is greatly appreciated if you pass on this message to friends and family and be part of spreading the general meeting date and agenda outlined above.
Edmontonians fund new bridge construction in Ethiopia.
A new, 22-metre high level bridge will be constructed in Ethiopia. The construction of this bridge is funded by Edmontonians. Work will begin on the new Edmonton High Level Bridge early in the new year. It is expected to save 30 lives annually when the river is high. For more on this story click here
The Little Big Run partnership with the U of A continues to produce great results.
It started when the Ethiopian Community was approached by Jim Denison (leading researcher in Coaching Education at the University of Alberta) to sponsor Ermias Ayele’s (marketing manager for the Great Ethiopian Run) visit to the Little Big Run event in Edmonton. The Ethiopian Community Association responded enthusiastically to cover Ayele’s airfare and accommodation. The community was also able to ultimately field 70 runners from the Ethiopian community in the Little Big Run.
Kevin Tyler, director of The Canadian Athletics Coaching Centre where a number of Canada’s premiere athletes train, was excited at the prospect of having some of Ethiopia’s top athletes visit and train in Edmonton. “Ethiopia is a world leader in the development of endurance athletes,” said Tyler. “We look forward to the opportunity to train alongside these great athletes and learn about how they approach the long distance running events. This collaboration will provide tremendous learning opportunities for Canadian athletes and coaches alike.”
At that time Denison saw strong possibilities for connections between The Canadian Athletics Coaching Centre and Ethiopia. He said “I hope this is the start of something really special.” And it really was.
The Canadian Athletics Coaching Centre has now broadened its dimensions and is helping orphan children in Ethiopia . Derek Evely from the coaching centre (Manager, Sport Science) was among those who took a trip to Ethiopia for this purpose. According to Derek, the Centre was able to raise $7,380 from 55 donors. This was used to buy supplies for Kebretsehay Children’s Orphanage in Addis Ababa, for AHOPE Children’s Orphanage in Addis Ababa and Holy Savior Orphanage in Wonji. The AHOPE Children’s Orphanage is an HIV orphanage. For more on this news,click here.
International potluck for seniors at Westend Seniors Activity Centre
Do you have Articles?
Ethiopian Community Association in Edmonton will soon start publishing its Magazine.
The Association is looking for individuals who can contribute Articles to be published in the magazine. If you have Articles please send them through the following e-mail address:
or
call Tezera at 780-7083176
Ethiopian Community Hall
The recently renovated Ethiopian Community Hall is available for rent. You can rent the Hall for different events such as weddings, birthday celebrations, party, etc.
Ethiopian Community Association in Edmonton
10585 115 St. NW
Edmonton, AB T5H 3K4
Canada
ph: 1-780-421-1615
Ethiopia
