Keynote Speaker Asumana Jabateh Randolph Address KDA Leadership
Despite three days of snowstorm, Liberians from the Kpablee District, Nimba County, residing in the US held a successful leadership seminal “Empowerment For Effective Leadership” in Atlantic City. The one day event held on Saturday, February 27 was well attended by Leadership of Kpablee District Association (KDA). The seminal, which was the first of many events planned for 2010 by the Kpablee District Association (KDA) in the Americas in order to develop Kpablee District, was keyed by the Coordinator of the I-HELP Liberia Project, Mr. Asumana Jabateh Randolph.

Participants came from several regions with proposed Plan of Action to advance an effective leadership for KDA in the US. The participants resolved that the survival of any organization is based on an effective leadership supported by an effective and energetic membership. Dr. Adam Lewee Kar who facilitated the seminal, said in his opening remarks that KDA is ready to be effective and active in implementing the objectives of KDA. “The first sign of our readiness is our being on time today. We beat the fear of the SNOWSTORM and the actual three days of snowstorm to be here and on time for that matter. Our keynote speaker Mr. Jabateh Randolph did not walk in late either, a sign of an effective leader.

Proud of their success in beating down the fear of Northeasten Snowstorm, KDA leadership post for historical photo.
Taking into account the realities of many Liberian organizations, Mr. Jabateh Randolph keyed that almost all Liberian organizations in the US are US Non-For-Profit organizations that render services to the community or humanity FREE OF CHARGE. “This means that these organization can not make profit from any transaction.” He emphasized. Mr. Jabateh Randolph pointed out that these organizations were created to seek funding from other more valuable Non-For-Profit organizations. “Great idea, but how many of these organizations get the funds they wish for? Do they look for funding? Do they even carry out their objectives? Do they have the money to do so?”

“My brothers and sisters of KDA, the development of Kpablee District in Nimba County is a huge task that requires lot of money, lot of money you do not have. From all I have said today, I just want for you to accept that an organization such as yours should continue to upgrade the organization’s profile daily and should network with other organizations to carry out some of your activities.

KDA President Gabriel Wehjla, and Board Chairman Ben Saywahn pledged to continue their cordial working relationship for an smooth operation of KDA.

Participants declared to participate in KDA’s next event, which will be held in New York City, Saturday, April 24. This event will be a seminal that will address the need for a science and technical high school in Kpablee District. The keynoter and venue will be announced later. In addition, the topic on managing a successful website will be presented.

The public is invited to participate in the next KDA’s upcoming event.