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3. NABA, INC. ~ SEATTLE CHAPTER ~ 25th Annual Scholarship & Awards Banquet ~ May 5, 2011
Master of Ceremonies Bezza Kifle
University of Washington - Accounting
Ernst & Young LLP - Intern
~ No Host Cocktail Social Hour ~
Welcome Bezza Kifle
Master of Ceremonies
Invocation Raphael Irving
Western Region – Vice President Elect
National Association of Black Accountants, Inc.
RGI Realty & Accounting
~ Dinner Served ~
Introduction of Keynote Speaker Bezza Kifle
Master of Ceremonies
Keynote Address Ken Bouyer
Americas Director of Inclusiveness Recruiting
Ernst & Young LLP
Presentation of Scholarships Brandon Knight
Scholarship Chairman
National Association of Black Accountants, Inc.
Ernst & Young LLP
Presentation of Corporate Awards Revé Doss & Khadar Ahmed
Scholarship & Awards Banquet Committee
National Association of Black Accountants, Inc.
Closing Remarks Revé Doss
Seattle Chapter President
National Association of Black Accountants, Inc.
The Boeing Company
“Leaders in a Connected World”
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National Association of Black Accountants, Inc.
National Association ofChapter
Seattle Black Accountants, Inc.
Post OfficeChapter
Seattle Box 18105
Seattle,Office Box 18105
Post Washington 98118
Seattle, Washington 98118
www.nabaseattle.org
www.nabaseattle.org
May 5, 2011
Greetings!
On behalf of the Seattle Chapter of the National Association of Black Accountants, Inc.
(NABA), I personally welcome you to the 25th Annual Scholarship & Awards Banquet.
NABA was founded with the goal of being the premier organization for minority
accounting, finance and business professionals. For three decades, NABA Seattle leaders
have remained firm and steadfast in continuing the work of our founders, charter members
and past chapter presidents who paved the way for NABA in promoting excellence in
accounting and business, while developing leaders in the field and providing educational
opportunities for our students.
I would like to thank our corporate partners for helping to make this event possible and
helping us to achieve NABA Seattle’s vision, mission and goals. With your help, NABA
Seattle has awarded over $75,000 in scholarships since the scholarship program’s inception.
Congratulations to our 2011 scholarship recipients. Continue to strive toward excellence
and be an inspiration to us all with your outstanding achievements.
Additionally, I want to extend a heartfelt thank you to the banquet planning committee for
their hard work in planning our signature event. Lastly, I want to thank the NABA Seattle
Board of Directors for a great journey. You continue to give tirelessly of your time, talents
and treasures to ensure that we remain true to the mission of NABA.
Always Lifting,
Revé P. Doss
Revé P. Doss
National Association of Black Accountants, Inc.
Seattle Chapter President
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NABA, Inc.
7474 Greenway Center Drive, Suite 1120
National Association of Black Accountants, Inc.
7249-A Hanover Parkway 20770
Greenbelt, Maryland
Phone: (301) 474-NABA
Greenbelt, Maryland 20770
Phone:Fax: (301) 474-3114
(301) 474-NABA
www.nabainc.org
Fax: (301) 474-3114
www.nabainc.org
Office of the Western Region President
April 6, 2011
Greetings!
On behalf of the Western Region of the National Association of Black Accountants, Inc. (NABA), I personally
welcome you to the Annual Awards and Scholarship Banquet of NABA‟s Seattle Chapter. Thank you for your
attendance, as we recognize the „best and the brightest‟.
Since 1969, NABA has been the leader in expanding the influence of minority professionals in the fields of
accounting and finance. One of our main goals has been to attract and retain minority professionals in these fields.
Through our scholarship program, we have been able to give thousands of dollars to those students who excel
academically and are either currently in or will enter these disciplines. The students who receive scholarships today
should be proud of their success and commitment to excellence. Please note the organization is making an important
investment in your future success. We ask that you „pay it forward‟ by either becoming or remaining student
members of NABA, transitioning later to the professional membership ranks. Congratulations on your achievements
and continued success in the future as future “leaders in a connected world”.
This letter would not be complete without thanking you, our corporate partners, for your continued support of NABA
and its initiatives. You truly embody the spirit of NABA‟s motto “Lifting As We Climb”, and we sincerely
appreciate your efforts, recognizing without you, there is no us.
Finally, thank you to all of the professional members of NABA. You continue to give tirelessly of your time, talents,
and resources to ensure that we remain true to the mission of NABA. Congratulations to those of you recognized
today.
We trust that you will enjoy this evening‟s banquet. We hope to see you at next year‟s event and beyond.
Always Lifting,
Sheila Taylor-Clark
Sheila Taylor-Clark, CPA
Western Region President
National Association of Black Accountants, Inc.
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NABA, NABA, Inc.
Inc.
7474 Greenway Center Drive, Suite 1120
7474 Greenway Center Drive, Suite 1120
Greenbelt, Maryland 20770 20770
Greenbelt, Maryland
Phone: (301) 474-NABA
Phone: (301) 474-NABA
Fax: (301) 474-3114474-3114
Fax: (301)
www.nabainc.org
www.nabainc.org
Office of the Executive Director
April 4, 2011
Greetings Colleagues:
On behalf of NABA, Inc., it gives me great pride in congratulating the scholarship recipients of
NABA‟s Seattle Chapter at its 25th Annual Scholarship Banquet. I extend my compliments on
achievement to all of the scholarship recipients and thank the many local volunteers, corporate partners
and other individuals for your continued support of NABA and academic achievement. It is extremely
encouraging that we, as an organization, are able to provide such important opportunities to students
during these challenging economic times. The investments that have been made will surely provide
huge dividends in the future. We are creating the next generation of business leaders.
Today, more than ever, we need young leaders who are committed to excellence in all aspects of their
lives. The achievements of these outstanding scholars exemplify excellence in scholarship, leadership
and character. We applaud and salute their accomplishments. One of NABA‟s primary goals is to
prepare students for their future careers in business. These scholars attained stellar academic
achievements because they set goals and had a vision for the future. As scholarship recipients, we
know they will carry on the tradition of excellence in all aspects of their lives, which has become
synonymous NABA.
Their dedication to academics and broadening their leadership skills show their commitment to
preparing for the future, which is now more uncertain than in the past and requires different skills in
order to be successful. Success now requires a commitment to life-long learning and a willingness to
learn new and different skills throughout a career. Upon graduation, we encourage them to become
active NABA members and to help support the scholarship program for the next generation of
students.
I especially commend the families and friends whose unwavering support of these gifted individuals
has undoubtedly played a vital role in their success thus far. As mentors and role models you
understand the important role you play in the lives of others. Please continue your support,
encouragement and active involvement in their lives. I also encourage local professionals to get
involved and stay engaged with NABA so that we can continue to enhance as many lives as possible,
as early as possible.
Again, congratulations to the Seattle Chapter and all who have helped to make this event a success.
Sincerely,
Gregory Johnson, CPA, CAE
Executive Director
“Leaders in a Connected World”
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History of the
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BLACK ACCOUNTANTS, INC. (NABA)
In December 1969, nine African-Americans met in New York City to discuss the unique
challenges and limited opportunities they faced in the accounting profession. In that
year, there were only 136 African-American Certified Public Accountants (CPA's) out of
a total of 100,000 in the United States.
This group wanted to establish an organization to address the concerns of minorities
entering the accounting profession and to make a commitment to professional and
academic excellence. The following nine individuals who met that month were
determined to "make a difference" and let their voices be heard.
Ronald Benjamin Earl Biggot Bertram Gibson
Frank Ross Richard McNamee Michael Winston
Kenneth Drummond George Wallace Donald Bristow
In 1980, the Seattle Chapter was chartered under the leadership of the late Ronald
Leverett and is today one of twelve professional chapters within NABA’s Western
Region.
The goals of the Association include, but are not limited to, the following:
 To represent the interests of current and prospective minority accounting
professionals;
 To encourage and assist minority students in entering the accounting profession;
 To promote and develop the professional skills of our members;
 To provide opportunities for members to fulfill their civic responsibility; and
 To ensure long-term financial stability and provide adequate resources to
implement chapter, regional, and national programs.
The national and local programs offered are designed to support the overall goals and
objectives of the Association. These programs provide support to, and create
opportunities for, professionals and students seeking levels of accomplishment in the
fields of accounting and finance.
Today, through the efforts of NABA and other interested groups, there are now over
200,000 African-Americans participating in the field of accounting, of which over 5,000
are CPAs. As a leader in the business community, NABA continues to create
opportunities for the purpose of enlarging the pipeline of African-Americans into every
level of accounting and finance.
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SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS
MS. SIMONE HAMILTON will receive a $1,000 Ernst & Young Scholarship. She is a
freshman pursuing an undergraduate degree in accounting at the University of Washington
with a cumulative GPA of 3.57. Simone is an At-Large student member of NABA, a member of
the UW Association of Black Business Students, Student Representative for the March of
Dimes, and past participant in the Young Executives of Color High School Program.
MS. BRYTTANY ENGE will receive a $1,000 NABA Seattle Chapter Scholarship. She is
a sophomore pursuing an undergraduate degree in accounting and international business at the
University of Washington with a cumulative GPA of 3.47. Bryttany is an At-Large student
member of NABA, member of the UW Association of Black Business Students, and mentor for
high school students through the Dream Project. Bryttany has continued to exhibit strong aca-
demic excellence by being named to the University of Washington Quarterly Dean’s List.
MS. TAIYE JEREMIAH will receive a $1,000 Ernst & Young Scholarship. She is a busi-
ness transfer degree student at Bellevue College expected to begin an undergraduate degree in
accounting at the University of Washington this fall. Taiye has achieved a cumulative GPA of
3.52. She is an At-Large student member of NABA, President of the African Student Associa-
tion, and volunteer with the Salvation Army.
MS. YERUSALEM YEMANE will receive a $1,000 Ernst & Young Scholarship. She is a
senior pursuing an undergraduate degree in accounting and international business at the Uni-
versity of Washington with a cumulative GPA of 3.27. Yerusalem is an At-Large student mem-
ber of NABA, serves as President of the UW Association of Black Business Students and is a
mentor for the Young Executives of Color High School Program. She has continued to exhibit
strong academic excellence by being named to the University of Washington Quarterly Dean’s
List.
MS. RODA BARKET will receive a $1,000 Microsoft Corporation Scholarship. She is a
junior pursuing an undergraduate degree in accounting at the University of Washington with a
cumulative GPA of 3.37. Roda is an At-Large student member of NABA, serves as the Vice
President of Communication for the UW African Student Association, and is member of the UW
Association of Black Business Students. She has continued to exhibit strong academic excel-
lence by being named to the University of Washington Quarterly Dean’s List.
MR. LOUIE TRAN will receive a $1,000 The Boeing Company Scholarship. He is a
sophomore pursuing an undergraduate degree in accounting at the University of Washington
with a cumulative GPA of 3.72. Louie is an At-Large student member of NABA, Student Vice
President for the UW Association of Black Business Students, member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fra-
ternity Inc., and student mentor for the Dream Project. Louie has continued to exhibit strong
academic excellence by being named to the University of Washington Quarterly Dean’s List for
5 consecutive quarters.
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MR. ARMAUNI BARSAMIAN will receive a $1,000 Deloitte Scholarship. He is a junior
pursuing an undergraduate degree in accounting at the University of Washington with a cumu-
lative GPA of 3.41. Armauni is an At-Large student member of NABA, member of the UW Asso-
ciation of Black Business Students, Member of the Phi Eta Sigma Honor Society, and member
of the Educational Opportunity Program. He has continued to exhibit strong academic excel-
lence by being named to the University of Washington Quarterly Dean’s List.
MR. ANDRE GILL-McVEY will receive a $1,000 Ernst & Young Scholarship. He is a
senior pursuing an undergraduate degree in accounting and information systems at the Univer-
sity of Washington with a cumulative GPA of 3.65. Andre is an At-Large student member of
NABA, Co-Founder of the UW NABA Student Chapter, and has served as a Student Mentor for
the UW Office of Minority Affairs. He has continued to exhibit strong academic excellence by
being named to the University of Washington Quarterly Dean’s List for 9 out of 11 quarters.
MR. NURSULTAN FIDELBEX UULU will receive a $1,000 Moss Adams Scholarship.
He is a junior pursuing an undergraduate degree in accounting at the University of Washington
with a cumulative GPA of 3.63. Nursultan is an At-Large student member of NABA, member of
the Beta Alpha Psi, and possess advanced skills is Russian. He has continued to exhibit strong
academic excellence by being named to the University of Washington Quarterly Dean’s List.
MS. LINA THACH will receive a $1,000 Ronald Leverett Scholarship sponsored by
the NABA Seattle Chapter. She is a graduating senior at Garfield High School with a cumu-
lative GPA of 3.93. Lina’s extracurricular activities include the Rainier Scholars Program,
Young Executives of Color Program, and the One World Now Program. Lina is also a past Seat-
tle Accounting Career Awareness Program (ACAP) participant and plans to attend the Univer-
sity of Washington in this fall where she will matriculate in Business.
MS. ADIAM WOLDU will receive a $1,000 Ronald Leverett Scholarship sponsored by
Ernst & Young. She is a graduating senior at Franklin High School with a cumulative GPA of
3.5. Adiam’s extracurricular activities include the Young Executives of Color Program, Black
Student Union, and serving as a captain of the Franklin High School soccer team. Adiam plans
to attend the University of Washington in this fall where she will matriculate in Business.
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