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November 17-19, 2006 New England Region – Rhode Island Chapter The New England Region   --  Rhode Island Chapter will be hosting the GUMMSAA Interim Officers’ Inauguration--Installation on November 18, 2006. The event is scheduled for 3 days: November 17, 18, and 19. This will comprise of a regular Saturday morning Business Session, Saturday evening filled activities [Dinner, Raffle, Installation--Inauguration, climaxed with an unforgettable dance] and a Sunday morning farewell fellowship/worship service. Details of the Inaugural events will be posted on our web site shortly.

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HOTELS, MOTELS & BED & BREAKFAST   The Hotel Providence 311 Westminister Providence (401) 861-8000 1-800-861-8000 www.thehotelprovidence.com $129.00 per night This is the closest hotel. It is on the opposite side of the same street directly in front of the meeting hall next door to the church. Providence Marriott Hotel & Resort       $159.00 per night Charles and Orms Streets Reservation call: 1-800-228-9290 In Providence call: (401) 272-2400 This is a very good hotel and it is not far from the Church. Just a few blocks away. The Westin Providence One West Exchange St. Providence, RI 02903 (401) 598-8000 1-800-westin-1 www.westin.com       We are still negotiating price. They want to know how many persons coming before giving us a price quotation. Courtyard by Marriott 32 Exchange Terr. Providence (401) 272-9111 www.Courtyard.com/pvddt       We are still negotiating price. They want to know how many persons coming before giving us a price quotation. Days Inn Cranston/Warwick Locations: Brown University or Down town Providence (both locations are very close to the church) www.daysinn.com (401) 942-4200 101 New London Ave. Cranston, RI 02920 $85.00 per night 11 rooms available (non-smoking) 1st come 1st served When you call, say you are from GUMMSAA-USA Confirmation # P17717 Make your own reservation. EDGEWOOD MANOR BED & BREAKFAST 232 Norwood Ave, Cranston, RI 02905 (401) 781-0099 www.providence-lodging.com $179.00 per night All these hotels are located within the proximity of the church – where the Saturday morning session takes place. Please check their web site. We were not able to get prices from all of them. As they give us price information we will post the information for you. So far, Days Inn in Cranston is the least expensive. However, the most convenient and closest to the church is Hotel Providence. The hotel is next door to the church. FOR ALL RESERVATION, TELL THEM YOU ARE FROM GUMMSAA-USA, you will get your discount.

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OFFICERS AND MEMBERS OF THE NEW ENGLAND REGION RHODE ISLAND CHAPTER Ivy B. Miller Rita K. Madave Nya K. Taryor Victoria N. Biah Rebecca Y. Mantor Uluma O. Sharpe Blanche Fallah Rebecca H. Cassell Quipu Mai Yuan Dennis Walker Gabrial Wehjla Ellen Miller William Gbatu Olive Wehjla Dustin Abban Amos Worlobah David Cargoe Morris Cheeye Regina Wehjla John Kallon LOCAL INTERIM OFFICERS FOR RHODE ISLAND CHAPTER Ellen K. Miller, President Ivy Miller, Vice President Rita K. Madave, Recording Secretary Olive Wehjla, Corresponding Secretary Uluma Obi Sharpe, Treasurer Victoria N. Biah, Chaplain Gabriel Wehjla, Social & Planning Secretary Nya Kwiawon Taryor, Sr., Advisor and Facilitator Mai Q. Yuan, Membership Chairperson Blanche Fallah, Hospitality