Liberia History & Information

The Union of Liberian Associations in the Americas
The Office of the Chairman of the Board of Directors
C/o PO Box 4916
Brockton, MA 02303

September 10, 2001

Mrs. Mydea Reeves Karpeh
President of the U.L.A.A.
1317 Sherwood Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21239

Dear Mrs. Karpeh:

During its quarterly meeting, held in Silver Spring, Maryland, on September 8, 2001, the Board of Directors deliberated and resolved several matters of the Union. I have been directed by the Board to submit these decisions to you for your information and immediate action.

1. STATUS OF YOUR ADMINISTRATION: Due to the fact that the two- year term of office of your administration expired on August 21, 2001, the Board opted not to extend the term until the General Conference and Elections scheduled for November 16-18, 2001 in Columbus, Ohio. This decision was also taken based on the rapidly deteriorating relationship between the Board and your Administration, despite several noble efforts to reverse it. Because of this and other reasons, the Union has failed to operate effectively and efficiently for the past two years. It is also in the best interest of the Union that appropriate measures be taken to address the present financial management problems of the Union immediately. An interim administration has duly been established to carry out the affairs of the Union until general elections are held.

2. AUTHORIZATION OF AUDIT: Based on information submitted to the Board, the Board has determined that an audit of your administration is warranted and has therefore ordered one. This process will be conducted in full compliance with the ULAA Constitution. It will be in your best interest to fully comply and cooperate with the audit process to facilitate a speedy, fair and unbiased completion.

3. ULAA’s Funds, documents and other properties: It is the Constitutional duty and responsibility of the Board of Directors to safeguard and protect the Union and its assets. Therefore, effective immediately, you are not to conduct any financial or other matters on behalf of the Union. No funds from the Union should be disbursed and you are requested to also turn over all Union’s documents (bank statements, reports, communications, etc.) to Ms. Hawa Kpakah, Secretary of the Board of Directors, within forty-eight hours. This document is being forwarded to you by e-mail, fax and regular mail services.

On behalf of the Liberian people and the Union, the Board wishes to extend its thanks and appreciation for your services.

Yours,
Augustus E. Majors
Augustus E. Majors
Chairman of the Board

cc. Members of the Board
Members of the National Leadership Council
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