MINNEAPOLIS, March 17, 2007 – The Awdal Development Agency (ADA) officially invites members of the Awdal Community in North America to the 2007 Awdal Convention to be held in Minneapolis, Minnesota from June 15-17, 2007.

The primary objective of the Convention is to bring together members of the North American Awdal community for the first time to create a framework to develop action plans for issues relating to community development, health, education, economic & social welfare. This convention will focus on the development of Awdal region and will refrain from politics.

The convention will be coordinated into sessions in which distinguished and well-known Awdal intellectuals, community leaders and other participants will offer professional presentations and in-depth analysis within their respective fields of expertise.

The agency acknowledges the valuable contributions and efforts made thus far by the Awdal community in North America overall and would like to also recognize the Awdal community in Northern Virginia, Maryland and Washington D.C. for their role in the conception of the convention.

Pre-registration is required to participate in the convention. Full convention registration entitles the attendee to participate in all sessions, workshops, keynotes and plenary sessions, exhibits, meals, and social activities. Please use the attached registration form to officially register for the convention.

The ADA board members who will oversee the preparation and holding of the event, all of whom are based in Minneapolis, venue of gathering, are:

• Mohamed H. Fariid
• Ali Warsame Ibrahim
• Osman Idiris
• Ibrahim H. Muhumed Ayeh
• Aadan Amin Awil
• Abdulkadir Ibrahim
• Qamar O. Ibrahim
• Ibado Hassan Ader

2007 Convention registration fees

Early Bird (until April 5): $100 each adult
Regular (April 6 – May 1): $125 each adult
Onsite: $150 each adult

Note: No fee requirements for junior Awdalites under 18 yrs of age. Family or group discounts are not available.

Venue: June 15-17, Minneapolis, Minnesota Four Points Hotel by Sheraton 1330 Industrial Blvd NE Minneapolis, MN 55413 (612) 331-1900

For any questions related to the 2007 Awdal Convention, please use the contacts below. See you there!

Mohamed Abdillahi (Shiine)
(612) 432-4546
cawale36@yahoo.com

Fuad A. Ismail
763) 291-2951
fuaddiriye5@yahoo.com

Abubakar H. Jibril
(612) 849-9955
jibri90@yahoo.com

Source: Awdalnews Network