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A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE MCAAA
BACKGROUND
Liberians on December 24, 1989 woke up to the
sound of violence unprecedented since their existence instead of Christmas carols and gifts.
Following the cessation of hostilities of the seven-year fratricidal war in the West African Nation, many Institutions, including schools, hospitals and religious entities, were ravaged and burned to ashes. One of those institutions severely affected by the conflict was our beloved Monrovia College & Industrial Training School, Inc. This outstanding secondary school was established in 1922 by the Late Bishop William Sampson Brooks, Presiding Prelate of the African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church in the United States assigned to West Africa. It is presently operated by the AME Church in the Fpurteen Episcopal District, Monrovia, Liberia, West Africa.
Properties owned by Monrovia College sustained damages estimated to be over three million US dollars. Among the aresa badly damaged were the Library, Administration, Business Education Deparetment and many of the rental properties from which the school obtained a major portion of its revenues.
Realizing that the mission to rebuild the school to its prewar status was not the reesponsibility of the Administration alone, and heeding to the word of the School Ode, "Loyal we shall ever be", alumni of Monrovia College residing in the Americas resolved and organized themselves into a body known as the Monrovia College Alumni Association in the Americas (MCAAA) to form a partnership with the School's Administration in the recovery efforts.
Since the inception of the Association, there have been inquiries from graduates and former syudents, as well as members of the public concerning the genesis of the Association's organizational structure, eligibility of membership and meeting. It is against this background that we have decided to publish the following information to answer some of the questions and help create an awareness of the MCAAA.
FOR YOUR INFORMATION
1. When was the MCAAA organized?
The Monrovia College Alumni Association in the Americas, with the acronym MCAAA, is a not-for-profit group formally established on August 3, 1996 in Trenton, New Jersey when graduates and former students of the school converged on that beautiful city for the firsr Annual Reunion.
2. What are the objectives of the MCAAA?
The objectives of the MCAAA are at two different levels of commitment within the context of the reconstruction process of Liberia, West Africa. Our basic commitment is to devise plans to assist Monrovia College reestablish its prewar status and contribute to the Education sector of Liberia. However, in the process, the following primary objectives are our focus:
a) To contribute to the material and human resource development of our Alma Mater.
b) To create a forum for alumni, former students, faculty and staff of the School residing in different parts of the Americas to meet on an annual basis and interact as well as exchange ideas relative to the welfare of its membership. Also for the development of our Alma Mater and to set up a network of members of the Monrovia College family to establish and remain in contact with one another.
c) To form a partnership with the Administration of Monrovia College in its efforts to maintain the tradition of acedemic excellence of our Alma Mater while providing educational opportunies for the youths of Liberia.
3. Who can become a member of the MCAAA?
The membership of the MCAAA is open to everyone irrespective of race, gender, and religious affiliation. However, the membership is divided into two categories:
a) Full Membership - all graduates and former students of Monrovia College are eligible for full membership in the Organization.
b) Honorary Membership - this is a special category of membership for anyone who believes in creating opportunities for individuals to pursue thier dreams and contribute both morally and financially to the programs the MCAAA either at the National or Chapter levels.
4. How can anyone become a member of the MCAAA?
Anyone interested in becoming a member of the MCAAA is encouraged to seek membership through a Chapter or Coordinator in the State he or she resides. This information can be found in the "Chapters" Page.
5. Do you have to pay any fees as a member?
Yes, membership fees of the MCAAA are at two levels. All members of the MCAAA are required to pay an annual National fee of $25.00 to the National Body. The membership fees for the Local Chapters vary because each Chapter independently establishes the fees. Funds collected are used to assist Monrovia College and support the program objectives of the National Body.
6. When is the Annual Reunion of the MCAAA?
In keeping with the tradition of the Organization, the members meet annually during the first weekend of August (usually a 3 day event) at a location decided upon by the general membershipat the Annual Reunion. The activities include: Welcoming Reception, Discussion Sessions, Planning Sessions, Reports, Sporting Events, Social Events, The Reunion Ball and Sunday Religious Services and Farewell Cookout.
