GOALS:
- To establish a medium for social interaction
- To organize a local and international charity fund
- Sustain & promote Barbadian culture & values in our community
- Enhance our families with education and informational programs
- To create a network to assist all Barbadians in time of need

The President's Address:

On behalf of the entire Board of Directors of the Coalition for the Barbados Association of Central Florida, I would like to personally invite you to attend the next association meeting and if you are not currently a member, please consider joining us.  At our meeting, you will be able to get a first hand look at what the BAOCF does for Barbados and our local community and also meet other Barbadians, who like you have relocated to the Central Florida area.  Our monthly meeting is usually held the third Saturday of each month.  The meeting information is usually posted on the website. 

Our association has seen many positive changes over the past twenty years. We have all seen many faces come and go but our commitment to Barbados has not changed.  We have made significant contributions to various organizations in Barbados and will continue to assist organization and individuals in need.  With the help of our partner in Barbados (ShopSmart Limited), we hope to accomplish several lofty goals.  We will continue with our other planned donation of books to the Barbados Community College and other high schools.  Locally, we have plans to do volunteer work at charitable organizations in Orlando and Kissimmee throughout the year. 

As president, I believe it is my duty to recruit new members to help guide the future of our association and to solicit input from those Barbadians living in Central Florida. I would like to encourage you to join us and become a member of this association that is part of your heritage.  We need individuals to serve on one of several committees.  Your expertise, input and skills are needed for this to be truly a successful BAJAN organization.

If there is anything that you might need clarification on, please feel free to contact me at dhusbands@valenciacc.edu .  I look forward to seeing you at our next monthly meeting and to share with you what we do and why we do it.  Please consider making this contribution to your country. 

Sincerely,

Dr. Dale Husbands
President of the Coalition for the BAOCF