dans un verbe d’arc-en-ciel. AEDAP « ASSOCIATION OF EXCHANGE AND DEVELOPMENT OF ACTIVITIES AND PARTNERSHIPS, INC. » ON FRIDAY 28 SEPTEMBER, 2007 SHERATON HOTEL MIAMI, FLORIDA
MESSAGE FROM JEAN TH. LINDOR, FOUNDER It is a rich experience when you decide to participate without personal interest in development programs helping the less fortunate in Haiti. When you improve the socio-economical condition of the poor people, these individuals born in the mountain and/or the valley, or anywhere, you will feel elevated in a high spiritual world. Jean Th. Lindor
MESSAGE FROM
FLORE LINDOR LATORTUE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Life is a journey and it is up to us to determine where we want to be in it. We are who we are today because of the choices we make and things that happen that human resources have no power over also. For AEDAP family comes first. Our First One Night Leadership Retreat was made possible thanks to each and everyone of you that traveled from Haiti, Canada, New York, New Jersey. It was made financially possible thanks to each and aeveryone’s contribution to the dinner and the hotel stay. Please visit our website for continuous update on www.aedap.org Thanks Flore Lindore Latortue
REMARKS FROM CARL
The get together by AEDAP Association of Exchange and Development of Activities and Partnership, Inc., on Friday nigh the 28th of September 2007 and the Retreat on Saturday morning 20th of September 2007, both at the Sheraton Miami Mart Hotel on 72nd Street in Miami, Florida was a great success.
DINNER DANCE ON FRIDAY NIGHT 28TH SEPTEMBER 2007 Close to 300 guests attended the dinner dance on Saturday night between 8 p.m. and 2.00 a.m.. The Introduction was by MC LADY G (Gina Isidor) of PUNCH TROPICAL at 10 .00 AM on RADIO MEGA 1020 AM in Miami every Sunday. The Invocation was by FATHER DAVIS. And the welcoming remarks were by Chair, KATHIA FLEMENS. Opening dance, live floor show by Jean Raphaelle Kernisant, Avana Aguiar, Lorely Rodriguez. Choregraphy by Ingrid Aguilar. Musical Director and Artist HARRY METELLUS surpassed himself on guitar trumpet with modern and classical music followed by well known singer GINA DUPERVIL. RICHARD SHEPHARD III, ex participant of AMERICAN IDOL performed for the audience as well as Luigi Lind’Or and friends. MORNING RETREAT. REFLEXION ON THE VALUE OF FORGIVNESS, PEACE AND COLLABORATION. At 8.00 a.m. after breakfast in the HIBISCUS ROOM of the Sheraton, a leadership committee of more or less 50 people met to strengthen the ties in the Haitian community. The Introduction was by Pastor Alain Lacroix and the title of his message was THE PURPOSE OF THE MORNING RETREAT. The introduction prayer was by Pastor Christophe Siméon. The participants were Father of Christ the King, Father Fritzner of St. Barthelemy Church in Miramar, Father Fritz Bazin of the church LES MARTYRES D’HAITI, Pastor Gabriel Desmothenes, Pastor Gueillant Dorcinvil and Reverend Victor T. Curry. Celebration of the word each priest/pastor spoke each during 5 minutes to comment and conclude with a question leading to importance of forgiveness, peace and collaboration. There was a closing prayer. A Public Forum took place from 11.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. The subjects were success stories “A LEADERSHIP APPROACH” AND PERSONAL EXPERIENCES were discussed by those present such as MARIE FLORE LATORTUE, CARL FOMBRUN, ROOSEVELT JN FRANCOIS, GABRIEL DEMOSTHENES, KATHIA FLEMENS. MARIE FLORE LINDOR LATORTUE, the Executive Director of AEDAP was brave and candid enough to discuss her being in an accident a few years back, brought to the morgue and considered dead. CARL FOMBRUN of CARL’S CORNER revived for the audience his being incarcerated in the FORT DIMANCHE dungeon in Haiti all bloodied and half alive. Fombrun also discussed his experience in 1971 where his whole family was burned in New York Marina Bay after an explosion. He lost a son. This was an outstanding weekend and congratulations are in order for MARIE FLORE LINDOR LATORTUE, a young, talented, and wonderful Lady, a pride of the Haitian community. THANK YOU, FLORE ! CARL
SOME PHOTOS OF THE EVENTS AT AEDAP
1) Flore and Carl . 2) Mr. Jean Lindor and companion.
1) Luc Philippe Lindor and his mother Flore. 2) Luc Philippe Lindor speaking to the assembly.
1) Carl and Luc Philippe Lindor. 2) Florida State Representative Yolly Roberston and Carl.
1) (l to r) Harry Metellus, Carl, « Nènè » Jeudy. 2) (l to r) Luckencie Pierre, Carl, China Brossard.
1) Carl and Guylene Berry. 2) Carine Deshommes and Carl.
1) Carl and Rachel Moscoso Denis. 2) Flore and Rachel.
1) Carl with Shalane of Montana and her boyfriend, medical student, Stephane Montpérouse, son of of well-known Haitian performer Gina Dupervil. 2) Carl and Marcel Alexis, President of CACEC. THE 10th anniversary of this organization will be celebrated on December 1st 2007.
1) Jean-Claude Bourraine of NORWEGIAN CRUISE LINE and his wife. 2) Author Alfred Mentor and his wife.
1) Journalist Hubert Desrameaux and his wife. 2) (r to l) Justin Manuel, Attorney Konzé, Marcel Alexis.
1) Librarian Jean Mapou and Edeline Clermont of « Fight for your rights » program. 2) Aude Sicard and David Brown.
1) (l to r) Council Philippe Desrose of El Portal, Councilman Jacques Despinosse of North Miami, Haitian History Chairman Daniel Fils-Aimé. 2) (l to r) Councilman Despinosse, Rachel Moscoso Denis, Daniel Fils-Aimé.
1) Rachel and Gina. 2) Radio celebrity Ludner Plaisir and Carl.
1) Flore, Harry Metellus, and Guylene Berry. 2) Party in full swing.
1) Party in full swing. 2) Outstanding Harry Metellus performing during dinner. His son will be playing at famous CARNEGIE HALL in March 2008 in New York City.
1) Mr. And Mrs. Harry Metellus. 2) North Miami Councilman Jacques Despinosse in a reflective mood.
1) Rachel and Flore enjoying the evening. 2) Party in full swing.
1) Showtime AEDAP’s next Leadership meeting will be on September 26-27, 2008. Same Home : Sheraton Miami Mart, 711 NW 72nd Avenue, Miami, Florida All the best,
Carl
UNITED FIRST FINANCIAL
On that same night , in the same hotel, UNITED FIRST FINANCIAL held their annual VIP event in Miami in Florida on
Friday, September 28th 2007 at the
Sheraton Miami Mart - North Ballroom - 711 NW 72 Ave. - Miami, FL 33126
THE HOST FOR THE HAITIAN COMMUNITY IN MAINSTREAM AMERICA WAS:
Robert Brutus
305 502-1065
(L TO R) Robert Brutus, Mrs. Pierre Saliba, Carl Fombrun, Tamara Béliard, Dr. Gousse, Pierre Saliba.
IN MEMORIAM
ELIROSE PIERRE-LOUIS immigrated to the United States from Haiti in 1985 so that she could build a better future for her family. Elirose was a humble and giving woman, always putting her childrens' and coworkers' needs in front of her own. She toiled for years packaging and picking tomatoes in Florida City and worked as a cleaner at Nova Southeastern University. Though Elirose worked hard, she could not afford health insurance. While picking tomatoes in the fields of the richest country in the world, Elirose passed away at the age of 56. Elirose's death epitomizes the struggles of hard working immigrant families in our community striving to achieve the American Dream. Without needed medical care, Elirose was not afforded the chance to fulfill her dream. She will be missed by her coworkers, and remembered by workers like her and those fighting for an end to the disparities that lead to poverty and neglect. Elirose is survived by her sons Junior Teanot and Faldor Jean-Rene who reside in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. Junior attends UTH Polyvalent University in Haiti. She is also survived by her sons Antonio Teanot and Gilbert Teanot who reside in Canada. The funeral service was held Saturday, September 29, at NOON at Notre Dame dHaiti Catholic Church, 110 NE 62nd Street, Miami.
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