2:00 – 5:30 PM
Arrival & Registration
- Welcome desk, name tags, and chapter check-in
5:30 – 6:30 PM
Welcome Reception
- Light refreshments
6:30 – 7:00 PM
Traditional Procession & Opening Ceremony
- Procession of MACDA-USA officials, Chapter Presidents, and recognized elders
7:00 – 7:15 PM
Opening Prayer & Libation
- Performed by an elder, honoring ancestors of the Mbaw, Mfumte, and Yamba clans
7:15 – 7:30 PM
Photoshoot
- NEC, Chapters, and group photos
7:30 – 7:45 PM
Welcome Remarks
- National President, MACDA-USA
7:45 – 8:00 PM
Host Chapter Welcome
- Recognition of dignitaries, traditional rulers (Fons), invited guests, and first timers
8:00 – 8:30 PM
Cultural Dinner
- Mantung delicacies — ndolé, jollof rice, kati-kati, plantains, puff-puff, and more
8:30 – 11:30 PM
Cultural Night Display
- Children's presentation in the Mantung languages
- Traditional Mantung dances
- Chapter dance competition (5 minutes per chapter)
- Traditional storytelling on the history of Mantung land
- Fashion parade in toghu, kaba, and more
11:30 PM
Closing for the Night
- Announcements for Day Two
Part OneGeneral Assembly, Educational Forum & Elections
7:30 – 8:30 AM
Breakfast
- Akara, beignets, pap, tea
8:30 – 9:00 AM
Roll Call & Opening Prayer
- Per Article 1 of the By-Laws (Quorum)
9:00 – 9:15 AM
Adoption of Agenda
9:15 – 10:00 AM
State of MACDA-USA Address
- Outgoing National President's report on the year and the term in retrospect
10:00 – 10:45 AM
Chapter Reports
- Each chapter presents its activities, challenges, and achievements (5 mins per chapter)
10:45 – 11:00 AM
Coffee Break
11:00 – 12:00 PM
Keynote Address
- Invited speaker on a proposed topic
12:00 – 1:00 PM
Lunch
1:00 – 1:30 PM
Photoshoot
- NEC, Chapters, and group photos
1:30 – 2:30 PM
Educational & Development Panel
- Health & Wellness — mental health and chronic disease prevention
- Youth & Identity — language preservation
- Investment & Development — diaspora investment in Mantung land
- Immigration & Legal — naturalization and family reunification updates
2:30 – 2:45 PM
Plenary: Reports from Breakout Sessions
2:45 – 3:00 PM
Short Break — Hall Reset for Elections
3:00 – 3:30 PM
Constitutional & Organizational Matters
- Discussion of amendments, motions, and recognition of new chapters
3:30 – 3:45 PM
Awards & Recognition
- Chapter of the Year
- Outstanding Member
- Distinguished Service
- Recognition of outgoing NEC officers
3:45 – 4:00 PM
Nominating Committee Report
- Reading of qualified candidates per Article 14, Section 2
4:00 – 4:15 PM
Final Call for Nominations from the Floor
- Per Article 14, Section 3
4:15 – 4:30 PM
Candidate Addresses
- Brief remarks from each candidate (2 minutes per candidate)
4:30 – 5:15 PM
Secret Ballot Voting
- Election of NEC officers per Article 13, Section 2 (two-year term)
- President, Vice President, Secretary General, Treasurer, Financial Secretary, PRO / Organizing Secretary, Legal Adviser
5:15 – 5:30 PM
Vote Counting & Certification
- Election Supervisory Committee tallies the results
5:30 – 5:45 PM
Announcement of Results & Provisional Swearing-In
- New NEC officially announced; brief acceptance remarks from the new National President
5:45 – 7:30 PM
★ Dress to Impress Break
Members return to their hotels to refresh and change into gala attire.
Part TwoGala Night & Project Fundraiser
7:30 – 8:00 PM
Cocktail Hour & Red-Carpet Arrivals
- Photo session with the MACDA-USA banner; mingling
8:00 – 8:15 PM
Grand Entry
- Procession of the new National Executive Committee and special guests
8:15 – 8:30 PM
Opening Prayer & Welcome by the MC
8:30 – 8:45 PM
Inaugural Address
- First formal address by the newly elected National President
8:45 – 9:00 PM
Keynote / Guest of Honor Address
9:00 – 9:30 PM
Gala Dinner
9:30 – 9:45 PM
Project Presentation
- Detailed presentation of the 2026 development project for Mantung land (budget and impact projections)
9:45 – 11:45 PM
Fundraising Drive
- Chapter pledges
- Individual pledges (NEC, chapter leaders, individual MACDANs)
- Invited guests
11:45 – 1:30 AM
Music, Dancing & Celebration
10:00 – 11:00 AM
Arrival & Setup at the Park
11:00 – 12:00 PM
Open-Air Church Service
- Thanksgiving for the convention, prayers for Mantung land and the new NEC
12:00 – 12:15 PM
Closing Remarks
- Announcement of the next convention's host chapter and city
- Final words from the new National President
12:15 – 1:00 PM
BBQ Lunch Begins
- Soya, kati-kati, corn, groundnuts, drinks, and more
1:00 – 3:30 PM
Family Fun & Games at the Park
- Tug-of-war, sack races, and kids' games
- Music, dancing, and casual chit-chat
- Group photos by chapter, by clan, and full convention photo
3:30 – 4:00 PM
Farewell Circle
- Final group prayer, hugs, and dispersal
4:00 PM