This is the official welcome message I promised to send out to you.

Thank you.
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Welcome to the African Association of Madison, Inc., (AAM) discussion list.
 This list is being brought to you through the kind sponsorship of St.
Johns University, New York, NY.

The AAM discussion list is a private list for the purpose of facilitating
communications among AAM members.

African Association of Madison, Inc., is a federally recognized 501(c)
non-profit organization and registered also by the state the of Wisconsin
as such.  The purpose and goals of the Association include:
a) To serve as a forum to unite in purpose, and bring together people of
African descent and friends of Africa in Madison and Wisconsin in general.
b) To promote and encourage the collective cultural, social and economic
welfare of its membership.
c) To safeguard the diverse African heritages and traditions inherent in
the rich cultures of the continent, and serve as a medium to disseminate
and share these heritages and traditions with the Wisconsin community.
d) To achieve this goal, this association initiates constructive activities
and develops cooperative relationships with institutions, groups and
individuals that share a common concern for the community. e) Specifically,
the association's activities include, but not be limited to, needs
assessment and programs in education, youth development and social
interaction.

Specifically, the list will be used to distribute announcements, action
alerts, meeting agenda and minutes, as well as to provide a discussion
forum on issues relevant to Africa, our African, and friends of Africa
community here in Madison and beyond.

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wish to  submit membership nominations, please contact Katim Touray at
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If you have any subscription problems, or would like further information
about the AAM discussion list, please contact:

Katim Touray
608/273-9914
dekat@it is.com

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