LCANJ Officers

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	President
	Robert E. SmallWood
	Joined 2008-04-01

	Vice President
	Napoleon Ricks
	Joined 2008-04-02

	General Secretary
	Marionette E. Shelton
	Joined 2008-04-03

LCANJ Principles and Objectives

1. To adopt and uphold democratic principles for good governance, effective and efficient management, and sound policy-making and program implementation;
2. To foster friendship and cooperation, and encourage dialogue and activities promotive of peace, reconciliation, unity and democracy at home and abroad;
3. To promote aspects of Liberian culture, history and traditions that contribute to social progress;
4. To develop ways and means for resource mobilization for the social and economic development of the Liberian community in North Jersey; and,
5. To undertake activities of maximum benefit to local liberians and less fortunate Liberians at home.

Summary of LCANJ Community Development Agenda (2008 - 2009)

1. Providing membership benefits and services, particularly immigration assistance;
2. Providing recreational services for community residents;
3. Implementing children and youth activities, and senior citizens program;
4. Developing a multi-purpose Community Center;
5. Developing social and economic opportunities for members, including education, training and employment; and
6. Supporting charitable projects in Liberia.

LCANJ Background

• Conceived in 1971, established in 1974 and incorporated in 1977 as a nonprofit corporation.
• Operates under its Constitution & Bylaws and the New Jersey Nonprofit Corporation Law.
• Major organs: General Assembly, Representative Council, and the Administration.
• Founding member-organization of the Union of Liberian Associations in the Americas (umbrella group of Liberians and their organizations in the Americas).

LCANJ Activities Calendar