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The Barbados Association Of Atlanta Inc.

The Barbados association of Atlanta Inc. was conceived by a handful of Bajans back in the Mid 1980's. In 1986 an interim committee was formed which ultimately lead to the association's incorporation.

Mrs. Shirley Squires was the interim president and ultimately is founding president. During the course of several years the following persons have served as president of the association. Shirley squires, Alan Russell, Ken Knight, Bonita Ebb, Tony Alleyne, Russell Boyce, Michael Drayton, Gail Ishmael, Tony Alleyne, Darcy King and the Current President Tony Alleyne. Special mention must also be given to the Late Dr. Romley Moseley after whom the Annual scholarship award is named. The association meets once per month and during the course of the year one of its major activities include celebrating Barbados' independence anniversary with an awards banquet and ball.

Aims and Objectives

A major theme is the fostering of social and cultural ties with barbadian's and persons of Barbadian ancestry in the southeastern. USA. as well as offering opportunities for greater interaction with the community, its leaders and other social and cultural groups. The Membership of the association also includes Americans and others of Caribbean decent and is open to all nationalities.