BCA Midwest

By Ma Nyem Fokwang

Secretary, Midwest-Denver

BCA Midwest Chapter covers the states of Colorado, Kansas, Missouri, Iowa, Nebraska and Utah. The chapter has 28 registered members.

Language is an integral part of any culture. We are proud of our chapter members who continue to promote Mungaka language in various innovative ways. A 14 week session of Mungaka 101 taught by Ni Jude Fokwang to basic learners and non-native speakers concluded in April this year. During the session, participants learned basic vocabulary and expressions in Mungaka such as introductions, numbers, time telling, family and food. Congratulations to chapter member Ma Nyem Fokwang on the publication of her bilingual word book on Mungaka words and pictures - a vital resource which goes

Like much of the world, the pandemic took its toll on our members and our group. As a group we were not able to meet in person. Several of our members are frontline workers and were impacted in different ways.With the approval of the Covid-19 vaccine, most of our members including children have received the vaccine.

Despite the challenges posed to in person gatherings due to the pandemic, we found creative ways to get together. For instance,

Members of the Mid West Chapter

Midwest-Denver members organized a drive-by baby shower for the Gangdia family in 2020. The family welcomed baby Shepard Dema in 2020 and baby Esther Nahsang in 2021.

We extend a hearty congratulations to Leina Ndango who is graduating from Lee’s Summit High School, Kansas City and heading to college in the fall.

In the fall of 2021, MidwestKansas City resumed in person meetings and have been able to meet regularly since. MidwestDenver has also held its first in person meeting in the fall 2021. More meetings are planned for the summer.

Our chapter members continue to be engaged and involved in BCA-USA activities with members volunteering in different committees. • Tita Nyuga Galega - Culture

Committee • Ni Jude Fokwang – Chair of Awards Sub committee,

Chair of Mungaka Bible

Committee, member of

Culture Committee, member of Constitution and Elections

Committee. • Ma Lilian N. Fokwang - Chair of Publications Committee and Member of Education

Committee • Ni Julius Ndangam - BCA

IT Admin and Member of

Education Committee • Ma Mado Ndangam –

Member of Social Committee

Ma Irene Tita – Vice Chair of Publications Committee

The BCA-Midwest chapter is strong. We look forward to a very successful and memorable reunion in Herndon, Virginia.