Date: July 16, 2026
TO: UNIBOA Members, Chapter Leadership, Media Partners, and the General Public
OFFICIAL COMMUNICATION FROM THE 35TH NATIONAL CONVENTION COMMITTEE

The UNIBOA 35th National Convention Committee extends warm greetings and sincere appreciation to all members for your continued commitment, cooperation, and support as we prepare for the 35th National Convention, which will be held September 4–7, 2026, in Louisville, Kentucky.  As preparations continue, the Convention Committee wishes to remind all members, chapters, committees, officers, and supporters that maintaining one unified, accurate, and professional message is essential to the success of our National Convention. To preserve the integrity of the 35th National Convention and ensure that all information released to the public is accurate, consistent, and officially authorized, no member, chapter, committee, officer, or individual is authorized to create, publish, print, distribute, circulate, or represent any UNIBOA 35th National Convention document, flyer, advertisement, banner, press release, social media graphic, promotional material, or any other official communication without the prior written approval of the 35th National Convention Committee.
Any Convention-related document, flyer, press release, advertisement, banner, or promotional material that has not received formal authorization from the Convention Committee shall be considered unofficial and must not be distributed, shared, or represented as an official publication or communication of the United Bassa Organizations in the Americas Inc. (UNIBOA).    The Convention Committee has established an official Media and Communications Team, which serves as the sole body responsible for preparing, publishing, and disseminating all official Convention information.
Accordingly, all official press releases, public statements, Convention announcements, promotional materials, and media communications shall be issued exclusively through the UNIBOA 35th National Convention Committee and its Official Media and Communications Team.
No officer, chapter, committee, organization, or individual member is authorized to issue, publish, distribute, or circulate any official Convention press release, media statement, public announcement, or news release on behalf of the Convention Committee without prior written authorization from the Convention Committee.
Official Convention information will be distributed only through:
The Official UNIBOA Website  Official UNIBOA Social Media Platforms
Official UNIBOA Chatrooms
Authorized Media Outlets
Official Communications issued by the UNIBOA 35th National Convention Committee Members and the general public are encouraged to rely only on these official sources for Convention information. The Convention Committee respectfully requests that all members refrain from creating, distributing, or sharing unauthorized Convention materials or unverified information. Your cooperation will help ensure that all communications remain accurate, professional, unified, and consistent throughout the Convention planning process.

HOTEL RESERVATION REMINDER

The Convention Committee strongly encourages all members, delegates, supporters, vendors, sponsors, and guests to reserve their hotel accommodations on or before August 5, 2026, to receive the official UNIBOA group discount.  Hotel Reservation Number: #5026780659,  Host Hotel: Wyndham Garden Louisville East Convention Dates: September 4–7, 2026
Location: Louisville, Kentucky, Please complete your reservation before the deadline to secure the discounted Convention rate. Hotel rooms are limited and will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. 

SUPPORT THE OFFICIAL CONVENTION SOUVENIR PROGRAM

The Convention Committee invites all chapters, businesses, organizations, churches, families, and individual members to support the Official UNIBOA 35th National Convention Souvenir Program by purchasing advertising space.

Advertising Rates
Half Page Advertisement — $50,  Full Page Advertisement — $100, Digital Advertisement

(Entire Convention) — $150
Digital Advertisement, (One Day Only) — $100
Digital advertisements will be featured on the UNIBOA website, official social media platforms, Convention display monitors, and official UNIBOA chatrooms.
VENDOR REGISTRATION
Businesses, organizations, entrepreneurs, and individual vendors are invited to reserve vendor tables during the Convention.  Vendor Registration Fees
Entire Convention Vendor Table (September 4–7, 2026): $150
One-Day Vendor Table: $100
Vendor spaces are limited and will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. Early registration is strongly encouraged.

CONTACT INFORMATION
Vendor Registration & Souvenir Program Advertisements
Martha Toe
Phone: 313-412-0229

Convention Contracts
Harriah M. Kaiyouway — (240) 557-9518

Dr. Elizabeth Gaye-Kamara — (919) 418-5820

Rev. Abigail G. Benson — (502) 345-9509

CONCLUSION
The UNIBOA 35th National Convention Committee sincerely appreciates the cooperation, understanding, and unwavering support of every member. By working together and speaking with one unified voice, we will present a Convention that reflects the unity, professionalism, and excellence of the United Bassa Organizations in the Americas Inc. (UNIBOA).

We thank you for your continued commitment and look forward to welcoming everyone to Louisville, Kentucky, for a successful and memorable 35th National Convention.

Respectfully Submitted By:
Joseph R. Reeves
National Vice President
35th National Convention Chairman
United Bassa Organizations in the Americas Inc. (UNIBOA)
Phone: 404-513-8861

Approved By:
Abraham C. Williams
National President
United Bassa Organizations in the Americas Inc. (UNIBOA)