About Us

ASSOCIATION'S PURPOSE

THE RICHARDS AND COLEMAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION (RCFA), is a non-profit organization incorporated in the State of Maryland solely for the purpose of uniting and keeping alive the ties of two great families, whose rich histories are deeply rooted in the City of Clay
Ashland, Republic of Liberia.

NAME & ADDRESS OF THE ASSOCIATION

The Richards and Coleman Family Association
P.O. Box 2293
Montgomery Village, MD 20886

Richards & Coleman Family Association (RCFA) Officers:

Chair: Varney Coleman
Vice Chair: Angelique Cassell
Secretary: Vannette Tolbert
Treasurer: Florence Thomas
Financial Sec.: Marneda See
Chaplain: Solomon Kpoto
Sergeant-At-Arms: Wisterford Coleman
Parliamentarian: James Garnett

Richards & Coleman Family Foundation (RCFF) Board Members:

Daubeny Cooper
Jefferson Herring
Melreta Herring
John Coleman

Administrators to the RCFF Board are:

John Cassell - President
Melvina Coleman - Vice President
Dorothy Tolbert - Secretary
Dawn Richards Tolbert Treasurer

THE RICHARDS & COLEMAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION (RCFA) AND HOW THE FAMILY TREE GREW ROOTS IN LIBERIA

The Richards and Coleman Family Association is a social organization registered in the State of Maryland in September 1999, to unite and keep the Richards and Coleman family ties alive and in particular, to be able to know each other and render assistance whenever possible.

Our Family Genealogy, at this time, originates with Othello Richards and President William D. Coleman, both of whom migrated to Liberia from the United States of America in the 1800's. Othello Richards had six children and President Coleman had 10 children from whom the
Richards and Coleman families of Liberia take their roots.

These families settled on the west bank of the St. Paul River, in Clay Ashland, Montserrado County. Members of both families became prominent citizens of the Republic of Liberia and served in various seats of the government and as private citizens.

The Richards and Coleman families became interconnected through the marriages of several members from both families. Those marriages spawned common cousins and other closer relatives. These families have continued to grow and prosper, and the reuniting of the Richards and Coleman families is with the intent to keep our family ties strong. We have a noble heritage to perpetuate.

ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP DUES/TRUST FUND

All checks/money orders issued should be made out to and sent to The Richards &
Coleman Family Association, P. O. Box 2293, Montgomery Village, MD 20886.
It is through these donations that the Richards & Coleman Family Association is
able to function and assist those in need when the time arises.

As stipulated in our By-laws and Constitution adopted in July 1999, every
participating family member aged 25 and above is expected to pay annual dues of
$25.00 each to the Richards & Coleman Family Association. To that end, this is a
reminder for us to get caught up on our annual dues, remembering to pay for the past
years due.

GUIDELINES FOR HOSTING FUTURE FAMILY REUNIONS

A. A minimum of 8 to 10 members in a given area, willing to participate in hosting the Reunion.
B. Facilities (hall) to accommodate at least 150 persons.
C. Activities - over a minimum of 2 days - to include the following:
·Picnic type gathering (cookout/outing)
·Dinner (ball/party)
·Church Service on Sunday morning, with luncheon and meeting following.
a. Full report and proper accounting of all funds received and expenses incurred
be made within thirty (30) days after the event by the Chairperson.
b. Total costs for Facilities, Entertainment and Food are not to exceed $6,000.00.
The working capital will be made available to the hosting committee as needed. Note: Any funds required above the amount of $6,000.00 allotted, will have to be generated by the host committee (There is a 1-year period to raise additional funds).
c. An outline of planned events must be submitted to the Executive Committee
for final approval at least nine (9) months prior to the Reunion.

STANDING PLANNING COMMITTEE

James N. Garnett, Jr. Florence Richards-Thomas Marneda Richards
John Cassell Roseline Sims Natalie Darby Cassell
Jeannine Victor Toe Rhonda Richards von Ballmoos Angelique Cassell
Jameille Nelson Ross Varney Coleman David A. Garnett, Sr.
Dorothy Richards Tolbert Genevieve Coleman Garnett Melvina E. Coleman

SEND US THE SCOOP

Let us know what's happening in your life or that of a Richards or Coleman family member. We're interested in everything from newborns to birthdays, graduations, weddings, wedding anniversaries, business or career advancements and promotions. Write or e-mail us at: Rhonda R. von Ballmoos, 9412 Gentle Circle, Montgomery Village, MD 20886 E-mail: rondavan1@aol.com.

Richards and Coleman Family Assoc. P. O. Box 2293 Montgomery Village, MD 20886