Sunday, December 24, 2006

The women of LUWIP celebrate thanksgiving by hosting Elders Recogniton Dinner


During the Thanksgiving holiday, we tend recognize and give thanks for what we are greatful for. The women of LUWIP celebrated thanksgiving by hosting a Senior Community Recognition Dinner.

In our Liberian culture, it is our tradition to show our elders the utmost respect. We value their wisdom. We look to them for advice. They tell us about our past and they direct our future.

As Liberians living in the US today, we find it much harder to devote the much needed time and to take proper care of our elders. The US economy requires that both members of the household work full time jobs to make ends meet. Most of time the two full time jobs are not enough to sustain the household.

In the US, there are community centers and elderly care facilities that are available for those who need help with taking care of their elderly loved ones. However, services such as those may require certain qualifications and can be quite expensive. Also, we as a Liberian society are quite family orientented so having our elderly loved one put into facilites such as these doesnt sit so well with them.

Nevertheless, we find a lot of elderly individuals in low income housing or elderly care facilites with a lack of imcome, resources and most of all companionship.

The women of LUWIP beleive we as Liberians adults should take out the time to seek out these individuals and to let them know that we love them and we care. They also beleive that it is there responiblity to instill these cultural values in the minds of the young Liberians in the community.

As a result the women of LUWIP hosted a recognition dinner to honor senior in the community who have instrumental in
contributiing so much to the Liberian community. The ladies spent the evening serving delicious Liberian fare,handing out awards, and socializing with members of the elderly community.

"The women of LUWIP leading by example"
for more information about the women of LUWIP
www.luwip.org
www.missliberia.org

Wednesday, December 20, 2006

LUWIP Welcomes you to it's annual Toy for Tots Christmas Celebration for kids of all ages


Special Guest appearance by
Miss Liberia in the US 2006
Miss Ro- Pauline K Doe

When: Saturday December 23, 2005
Where:Christ International Baptist Church
2210 S. 65th Street Philadelphia PA 19142
Time: 3pm-6pm

FOR MORE INFO CONTACT:
AGNES (610) 931-3819, EVITA (610) 5292117 OR EDITH (610) 986-1077
http://www.luwip.org/ ~ http://www.missliberia.org/

Monday, December 18, 2006

Gem Imaging Events and Studios the official Pageant Photographers for the 2007 Miss Liberia in the US Pageant


Gem Imaging Events and Studios have again been chosen to serve as the Official Pageant Photographers for the 2007 Miss Liberia in the US Pageant.

Gem Imaging Events and Studios is Washington DC Metropolitian based business specializing in pageant photography, headshots, fashion & event photography See our photos on the following sites Miss Liberia in the US, Miss Liberia Maryland, Liberia Pageants Blogspot, African Pageantry Blogspot, Liberian Events.net, and Liberian Media Services Gem Imaging Events and Studios also can assist in producing various Events such as photo parties, Expos, Conventions, bus trips, pageants and more.To schedule a photo shoot, or to inquire about any of our services. visit us at http://www.gemimagingstudios.com/

BREAKING NEWS: Miss Liberia Minnesota 2004 Wokie Daboh competes in the 2007 Miss Black USA!!!

- One of our own, Miss Wokie Daboh, Miss Liberia MN 2004, will be competing in the 2007 Miss Black USA! CONGRATS MISS Liberia MN 2004! We will be cheering you on all the way! Liberian Pageants will follow this story as it develops !!!!

Miss Liberia in the US Queens achiving great things!!!
Set an example
make a difference
be a true queen

Do you have what it takes to represent the Commonwealth of Virginia in the 2007 Miss Liberia VA Pageant???


Are you Miss Liberia Virginia 2007?
Are you interested in promoting issues within the Liberian community?
Would you like an opportunity to represent Liberians, in the Virginia region, at the 2007 Miss Liberia in the U.S. Pageant?
Would you like to be a role model to the youth of Liberia?
If so, compete in the Miss Liberia Virginia 2007 PageantPageant
Criteria:A female of Liberian descent between the ages of 18-26 years
At least high school senior, college student or graduate
Have Never Been Married
Contact Cammepa Productions to receive a registration and information package.
Be a part of a prestigious pageant, and seize the chance to have an exciting year as Miss Liberia Virginia.

BREAKING NEWS: The Miss Liberia Maryland and Virginia Pageant scheduled to take place on Memorial Day Weekend 2007 !!!

That's right!!!

For the 1st time in Liberian US Pageant history!!!

The Miss Liberia Virginia and Maryland State Pageants are scheduled to be held on Sunday May 27 Memorial Day Weekend at the Beautiful Marriott Courtyard Washingtonian Center in Gaithersburg Maryland

Liberians from all across the Maryland/ Virginia and DC Metropolitian Areas are encouraged to attend !!!

Tickets will go on sale Feburary 1 2007

The Winners from the Miss Liberia Maryland and Virginia Pageants will go on to compete in the...
Liberian United Women in Progress
7th Annual
Official Miss Liberia in the US Pageant
in the city of Brotherly Love
Philadelphia PA

For more information on the Miss Liberia Virginia and Maryland Pageants
please visit...

www.missliberiamaryland.org
www.missliberiavirginia.com

Sunday, December 17, 2006

The Luwip Organization and Miss Liberia in the US Ro-Pauline K. Doe Kicks off the Unity Party Scholorship Fund


The Unity Party USA 2006 Convention was a sucess. The event marked a beginning of new ideas, projects and leadership. The Liberian United Women in Progress and the current Miss Liberia USA Miss Ro Pauline K. Doe came to the Washington DC Area at 7:00 am to volunteer their services and serve as National Sponsors of the Unity Party Scholarship Fundraiser Drive.

During the day the ladies sat in on the Plenary Session and engaged freindly debates with some of the most distingushed politicans in the Unity Party. The Vice President of the LUWIP Organization, Mrs Agnes Donaldson expressed her delight in being able to assist the Unity Party in launching the Scholarship Fundraiser for University Students. "LUWIP is has always wanted to find a way to help aid deserving students in Liberia receive a complete education. We are proud to have our organization and our queen be a part of this groundbreaking event."

During the Plenary Session, the National Unity Party USA Officers were elected. The new members are Mr Gayah Fahnbuelleh Chairman, Mr Sunny Nyemah Co-Chairman, Mrs Enid Thomas Financial Secretary/Tresurer, Miss Wanneh Clarke Secretary General and Miss Teplah Reeves Chaplain

Later on that evening the Convention Ball took place the new officers were installed by Mrs. Teta Banks. After Remarks were made by the Chairman. The Miss Liberia in the US Ro Pauline K Doe Kickoff the Fundraiser and was escorted by a Unity throughout the audience greeting people and encourging guest to give to such a worthy cause. After the donations and pledges it is estimated the Miss Liberia in the US Queen Raised about $3000

After the fundraiser, the guest danced into the evening and attended Sunday Service at the Church of the Acension in Gaithersburg before leaving for their respective homes.

I talked to the Queen about her thoughts on the weekend. She said, "It was truly an honor being in the presence of such distingushed guest. As a University student attending Penn State, I know first hand how expensive education can be. The scholorship I received from LUWIP at the Miss Liberia in the US Pageant helped me greatly in getting the books and items need for the semester. I am so proud that I can help other Liberian students with some of the burden that comes the with expense of getting a higher education."

More Pics to come

Thursday, December 14, 2006

The Miss Liberia New Jersey Organization launches their new website

The Miss Liberia New Jersey Organization is proud to announce the lauching of the official website of the Miss Liberia New Jersey Pageant. Here you will find out about the organization, their Scholarship Pageant, and community service programs produced and sponsored by them. They are committed to aiding in the development and growth of the community.

Miss Liberia New Jersey Scholarship Pageant 2007 May 12, 2007 Rutgers UniversityNewark, NJ Show time 8:00 P.M.
Tickets go on sale Febuarary 10 2007
visit: www.missliberianewjersey.org

Tuesday, December 12, 2006

Miss Liberia California Organization hosts a Christmas fundraiser!!!


The Miss Liberia, California Committee was formed in March of 2006 for the purpose of organizing and introducing our youth to a different aspect of life. The goals of the organization is to encourage, assist and insure that young Liberians and descendents of Liberia demonstrate their skills and talents in a positive form and fashion, as well as elevate their self-esteem and self-confident. The organization hopes to promote respect for self and others, moral values, cultural diversity, personal and academic growth amongst the youths of today.

Miss Liberia California
2nd Annual Beauty Pageant

The Search is on for the next Miss Liberia California 2007

Find out more at
www.missliberia-california.org
Contact:
Jolie 510 435 5756
Dedeh 510 525 6342

Do you have what it takes? Do you want to make a difference? Winner will also represent the state of California at the prestigeous Miss Liberia in the US Pageant in Philadelphia Pennsylvania.