FROM ATLANTA: Please allow us to enlighten you about the FACTS regarding the ongoing negotiations to bring all existing organizations in Atlanta together just so that there would not be surprises if indeed anyone plans to visit us during the July Fourth weekend. FACT: Yes, Mr. Saihou Njie is working diligently to bring all sides together and we commend him for his effort as one of the elders of the community, but we must also inform you that the meeting held on Saturday May 5th was never attended by more than 14 people including Saihou Njie, Sainey Faye , Ablie Njie (Alburi), Aunty Kuntumi and Mr. Omar Khan and the rest are members of the now defunct AGCO despite intense reaching out campaign highlighting the communities disapproval of over representation by one group. FACT: What is obvious is that ATLANTA wants PEACE & TRANQUILITY, and people would rather be one than being forced to choose sides. Therefore, until there is continued adherence to the adopted vote of March 31st, 2001 calling for equal representation from every organization including a credible constitution respecting the existence of all organizations in Atlanta, do not be baffled into believing that differences have been put aside, because the honest truth is that Atlanta is still a divided community and the situation is increasingly looking like there will be 2 July Fourth celebrations. FACT: The Gambian Reunion Organization at (http://gambianreunion.org) will continue to celebrate the July fourth as the DE FACTO organization inclusive of all existing organizations to collectively celebrate the July Fourth until there is EQUAL REPRESENTATION. Other organizations in Atlanta are: The Atlanta Soccer Organization, The Gambia Democratic Front, The Gambian Reunion Organization, The Women Organization, The Christian League and The Islamic League and should be equally represented in the EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE allowing the general body to elect a chairman or president, and at the same time maintain their existence, but will come together to address ongoing community issues under the umbrella of a unified community organization. Best Regards, The Gambian Reunion Organization. http://www.gambianreunion.org PS: MR MAKAVELI'S DISCLAIMER: I am simply forwarding this message at the request of G.R.O since their subscription to Gambia_L has not yet been activated. Perhaps brother Momodou Camara can help expedite their request. For any other inquiries or suggestions, please e-mail G.R.O at : [log in to unmask] ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe/subscribe or view archives of postings, go to the Gambia-L Web interface at: http://maelstrom.stjohns.edu/archives/gambia-l.html You may also send subscription requests to [log in to unmask] if you have problems accessing the web interface and remember to write your full name and e-mail address. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------