(July 9^th, 2011)

As part of the launch of the re-branding of the Zambian tourism logo and motto by the Ministry of Tourism, Environment and Natural Resources, and Zambia Tourism Board on June 30, there was a conferment ceremony for Tourism Ambassadors. Hon Catherine Namugala, Minister of Tourism, Environment and Natural Resources bestowed the honorary title of Tourism Ambassador on Professor Kenneth Mwenda, Kalusha Bwalya, Professor Silane Mwenechanya, Chasaya Sichilima, Mark Yamazaki and Marsha Moyo.

Tourism Ambassadors are appointed to create another avenue for promoting Zambia’s tourism through personalities of influence who have experienced Zambian tourism and hospitality and have the ability to communicate the Zambian story to the world and thereby sell the brand.

The Tourism Ambassador shall:

• Use their status, talent or fame to communicate the Zambian tourism story to the world, at opportune times and moments both in Zambia and abroad
• Give their time freely to support and promote the development of tourism in Zambia
• Make appearances at tourism and promotional events hosted by Zambia both at home and abroad in order to raise Zambia’s profile
• Use their influence on their contacts and following to stimulate and generate media interest on Zambia

The new motto  is  " Zambia, Let's Explore". "Zambia, the real Africa is now consigned to  history!

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MINUTES For ZAMCAN Board Meeting

Saturday, June 11^th, 2011)

BUSINESS:

1. Retirement from Patronage: Dr. Sikaneta has retired and is going home (Zambia), leaving behind a vacancy for position of Patron. The Board decided not to fill in the vacancy in the meantime.

2. Board Additions: Ms. Muchima Mususu and Mr. Travis Mills have been co-opted as Board members at-large. Ms. Mususu will help with the youth as Ms. Chishimba Kaela has been transferred to acting Publicity position. Mr. Mills will help with event coordination. The new Board now looks like this:

President                                             Charles Mwewa

Vice-president                                     Alan Wadham

Secretary                                             Maston Musokotwane

Treasurer                                             Stanley Kabangwe

Acting Publicity                                  Chishimba Kaela

Member-at-Large                                Mususu Muchima (Youth)

Member-at-Large                                Travis Mills (Event Coordination)

Member-at-Large                                Musaba Chailunga (Former ZAMCAN Chairman)

Member-at-Large                                Chasaya Sichilima (Former ZAMCAN President)

3. Leave of Absence: The president of ZAMCAN, Mr. Charles Mwewa, may be away to Zambia throughout July, 2011. The Vice-president, Mr. Alan Wadham will deputize and take up responsibilities, especially having to do with the potluck.

4. Potluck: Board Members have been urged to be more committed to fundraising and public mobilization; Board Members present pledged $100.00 toward upcoming potluck.

5. Vancouver Conference: Board president emphasized the importance for Zambians in Ontario to attend conference in Vancouver on September 3rd, 2011.

Prepared by:

Mr. Maston Musokotwane

ZAMCAN Secretary

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INDEPENDENCE PARTY

(July 2010)

The ZAMCAN Independence Party Celebrations will be held at Sapphire Banquet & Conference Centre on October 23rd, 2010 from 6pm. Charges are $45 for adults; AND $20 for children under 12 years.

At the same event His Excellency the High Commissioner to Canada, Dr. Nevers Mumba will be launching a Zambian magazine, first of its kind in Canada. The event will also celebrate the 10th Anniversary of ZAMCAN. Among the other highlights of the event will be a youth play, Dawn into Independence written by ZAMCAN's president Charles Mwewa, and a Fashion Show.

ZAMBIANS in Ottawa to Celebrate Independence

(September 2010)

Zambians in the national Capital City of Ottawa celebrated Zambia's 46th Independence Day on October 23rd, 2010 at the Bronson Centre, 211 Bronson Avenue from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM. The Ottawa event showcased a Talent Show, a Fashion Show, the Tine Rufaro Marimba Band, and many more.

ZAMCAN BBQ-PICNIC

(July 20^th, 2010)

ZAMCAN Summer BBQ and Picnic took place on Saturday, July 17th, 2010 at High Park. Many people who attended said it was a blast. The Board wishes to thank all who made it happen and all who showed up at the event!

MASOMO Education Scholarship Deadline

The Masomo Education Foundation invited applications for one off $1000, $700, and $500 scholarships for the 2010/2011 academic year. Applicants were to be students in good standing (maintaining a B average) at a recognized Canadian institution of higher learning, and who had a cultural connection to the Republic of Zambia. Applicants were to submit a written application including a 500 word statement on how they would use their Canadian experience to benefit young people in Zambia. The deadline was July 31, 2010.