Officers installed were the following:
Mr. Samuel Smith, National President
Mrs. Kau Dolopei-Alpha, 1st Vice President
Mrs. Marian Kehleay-Webba, 2nd Vice President (in absentia)
Mrs. Uluma Obi Sharpe, National Treasurer
Rev. Stephen Snorton, National Parliamentarian (in absentia)
Mrs. Victoria Nau Biah, National Chaplain
Ms. Gertrude Duyen Kehleay, National General Secretary

The Installing officer and the Guest Speaker were dynamic. The Rev. H. Philip West, Jr., Former Executive Director, Common Cause Rhode Island was the Guest Speaker, and Rev. Jonathan Ralston Almond, Pastor of Mathewson Street, United Methodist Church was the Installing Officer. Both men emphasized the importance of doing justice, loving mercy, and walking humbly with one’s God.

Rev. Philip West articulated very eloquently, the root causes of the Liberian crisis and the reasons that led to the conflict. He admonished all Liberians to work hard with President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf to engage in positive and creative efforts to rebuild the country. He said that even though internal and external forces instigated the crises in Liberia that led to the 14 years struggle, we should never give up the struggle to bring stability to our country. We must work assiduously to develop the country.

To the officers who were installed, he challenged them to take their duty seriously and work hard in the renovation and upkeep of Ganta Mission. He challenged them to keep Dr. George Way Harley’s dream alive. Only through good and transparent governance will our organization be able to stay alive.

	As for the Installing officer, Rev. Jonathan Almond, he challenged the officers to take the words of the Prophet Micah seriously. Quoting Micah 6:8 “He has told you, O mortal, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?”
Pastor Almond told the officers that in all that they do, they should remember to always do the right and fair things—be kind to each other, respect the rule of law, be just and fair in their action, and always remember their commitment to God and to their fellow human beings.

The Association, expressing thanks and appreciation for their roles in the ceremonies, awarded both men with beautiful certificate plaques.

	Three other awards were also presented. One was awarded to Ms. Daphne Edwards in absentia. Ms. Edwards is the co-coordinator and co-maintainer of our provisional web site. She lives in California. She was not able to attend the ceremonies but she sent a congratulatory letter to the association on their first Inaugural Ceremonies.
That letter is in the souvenir booklet along with two other letters to the Association, one sent by Mr. David Cicilline, Mayor of Providence, Rhode Island, and the other sent by Senator Jack Reed, 47th United States Senator from Rhode Island.

One other award was given to Dr. Taryor for his facilitating role, and contributions to the Association. He composed the School Ode, helped develop the web site, wrote the history of the school, and continues to improve the communication system of the Association by better organizing the membership database along with other activities that help to keep the organization alive. The Association expressed gratitude for his services.

The final award came from the Abban family in appreciation for the generous financial donation to the funeral services of the late Charles Abban who was the financial secretary of the Association.

The three days events were finalized by a moving worship service at Mathewson Street United Methodist Church where Pastor Almond talked about the importance of our Christian commitments.