Gatherings & announcements
Monthly meetings, fundraisers, celebrations, and family announcements — everything in one place, updated by the bureau.
Upcoming
November General Assembly
8:00 PM · Hosted by a member family. Address shared with members by SMS, email and in the member space.
Member home — shared in the member space
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60th birthday of Mr. Maurice Talla
The LaFaBa DFW family is warmly invited to celebrate the 60th birthday of Mr. Maurice Talla in Bamendjou. Further details will be shared as the date approaches.
Bamendjou, Cameroon
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Family announcements
Wake-keepings, births, weddings, and milestones are shared here and in the member space, with the family's consent.
Earlier in 2026
October General Assembly
8:00 PM · Election of the Executive Committee, and the celebration of October birthdays and wedding anniversaries. Hosted by a member family; address shared with members by SMS, email and in the member space.
Member home — shared in the member space
September General Assembly
8:00 PM, right after the King's reception · Organizational updates, key announcements, community engagement and open discussion. Attendance counts toward the 75% active-member requirement.
Same venue — Rose Park, Mansfield, TX 76063
Visit of His Majesty Natchemah Fo'o Sokoudjou Mpoda, King of the Bamendjou
A historic visit to strengthen our bonds, share our culture and build our future together. His Majesty was welcomed at DFW Airport on Friday, September 11, with flowers and welcome songs by the Mefo'o and the women of LAFABA. On Saturday the LAFABA-DFW family received him at Rose Park: guests in traditional attire, the arrival of His Majesty, speeches, songs and dances, and dinner.
Rose Park, 303 N Walnut Creek Drive, Mansfield, TX 76063
ABC Convention 2026 — LAFABA-DFW in Chicago
A LAFABA-DFW delegation represented Dallas–Fort Worth at the All Bamiléké Convention over Labor Day weekend — culture, dance and fellowship with Bamiléké communities from across North America.
Chicago, Illinois
LaFaBa Youths Meet & Chill
About 55 children, youth, young adults and parents came together for an afternoon of games, learning and celebration — an initiative approved and supported by the General Assembly.
Dallas–Fort Worth
August General Assembly
8:00 PM · Monthly general meeting hosted by a member family, with the Operation Backpack award ceremony for our pupils.
Member home
LAFABA Annual Picnic
2:00 PM – 9:30 PM · The family's grand summer picnic, held in lieu of the July General Assembly: barbecue, kids' soccer, games and awards for our pupils. Thank you to every donor and volunteer who made it a resounding success.
Vandergriff Park, 2800 S Center St, Arlington, TX 76014
June General Assembly
8:00 PM · Monthly general meeting hosted by a member family, with the celebration of June birthdays and anniversaries.
Fort Worth, TX
May General Assembly
8:00 PM · Monthly general meeting hosted by a member family, with the celebration of May birthdays and anniversaries.
Rowlett, TX
April General Assembly
8:00 PM · Monthly general meeting hosted by a member family.
Member home