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Haitian-Americans United, Inc. (HAU) 2019 2 H.A.U. CHAIRMAN’S MESSAGE Haitian Heritage Month has always been a memorable period when we, Haitians and Haitian Americans remember our rich history that has been forgotten by many. It is a time when we are afforded the opportunity to reflect on our many contributions and accomplishments which have been overlooked historically and taken for granted. I would like to start by expressing my hope that this is the time to celebrate our resiliency, our pursuit for social justice and equality, in a land on which our Haitian soldiers fought at the battle of Savannah in 1779 during the American Revolutionary war. During this war they were considered the most efficient allied group, boldly fighting the British to help America gain its ter- ritorial sovereignty. As we celebrate today the 216th anniversary since the cre- ation of our flag and the 215th anniversary of our independence we, the Haitian diaspora, are observing a new cataclysm impacting our nation that we cannot ignore, to the point that it is offending the greatness of our flag. Considering the current reality of our original land, as we are celebrating the Haitian Flag Day, how many of us have not stopped even once to look at the flag in this impressive parade and acknowledge our faltering confidence, as we haven’t in previous years? Despite the internal and external upheavals created by the current socio politico economic environment, in the face of adversity, all of us Haitian-Americans must remain united, exploring new ways to positively in- fluence our brothers and sisters residing in the United States as well as our homeland. We need to continue to make a difference everyday in our various communities. All of us, sons and daughters of our suffering nation, must be resolute to come together to proactively build a strong community and empower our youth. When truly united, we embody our emblem that is L’union fait la force (in unity, there is strength).. If May 1803 represents our ancestors’ desire to fight for a free nation, today’s Flag Day must reflect our de- votion toward enhancing our community. Let us honor our heroes who died for our Independence. We know that the fight is not over, and much is yet to be done until we get to the mountain top. As the inspired wise Salomon declares: whatever the activity in which you engage, do it with all your ability, because there is no work, no planning, no learning, and no wisdom in the next world where you're going (Eccles.9:10). WE ARE ONE COMMUNITY CARRYING ONE IDENTITY UNDER ONE FLAG! WE ARE THE PEOPLE! This is our landmark; this is our blood; this is our flag. All of these have to make us a stronger community When things go wrong, We must be strong When things get worse We all stand united Happy Heritage Month Bon Fet Eritaj Ayisyen Heureuse Fete de L’Heritage Haitien 3 2019 Haitian Heritage Month Celebration Committee Honorary Members: Finance Committee: Boston Mayor Martin J. Walsh Marie Metane Nerolien Brockton City Councilor-AT– Large Emmeline Dyer Jean Bradley Derenoncourt Randolph Town Councilor Natacha Clerger Safety Committee: NH State Rep Jean L. Jeudy Othniel Francois Former State Senator Linda D. Forry Smith Guillaume Former State Rep. Marie St. Fleur Fritz Delmas Gary Zizi Executive Committee: Advisory Committee Chairperson: Rev. Dieufort Fleurissaint Oswald Neptune Secretaries: Linda Accine Rev. Pierre Louis Zephyr Marie I. Auguste Jean Claude Charlet Rev. Nicolas Homicile Members: Charlot Lucien Robert Louijeune Reverend Dr. Eno Mondesir Smith Guillaume Emmeline Dyer Gertrude Delsoin Book Design Andre Dorsainvil Gerald Auguste Carlo Pierre Louis Idly Galette Mayolina Seguy Pictures: Stephanie Morisset Idly Galette Claudia Jean-Baptiste Carlo Latouche, Sr. Marjorie Bernadeau Alexandre Beausejour Antoine Martine Devis Elizabeth Louis Serge Dossous Anne St. Juste H.A..U. Founding Members • Marie I. Auguste • Wilner Auguste • Jacques Borges • Patricia Charles • Ronald Charles • Bernadette Adonis-Colas • Yves Dambreville • Gertrude Delsoin • Frantz Kebreau • Dr. Eno Mondesir • Frantz Monestime 4 Message du Consulat Géneral d’Haiti à Boston Konsila jeneral Ayiti nan Boston ap swete tou Konpatriyòt li yo nan Nouvel Angletè a yon bon mwa eritaj ak yon bòn fèt Drapo nan respè youn pou lòt. Le Consulat Général d'Haiti à Boston souhaite à tous ses compatriotes un bon mois d'héritage et une bonne fête Drapeau dans le respect mutuel. The Consulate General of Haiti in Boston wishes to all its compatriots a good Haitian Heritage Month and a Happy flag day in mutual respect 75 Arlington Street Boston MA 02116 Tel: 617-266-3660 5 Parade Grand Marshall: Dr. Rodelaire Octavius A physician by training, but a gifted entrepreneur with extensive marketing skills by nature. With over 30 years in business, Dr. Octavius is an effective and effi- cient leader who has started and conducted businesses successfully in three differ- ent countries: Haiti, Cuba, and the United States. In College at the American University of les Cayes, which later became American University of the Caribbean (AUC), he majored in Business Administration before switching to medical school at “l’Université d’Etat d’Haiti” (UEH). While in med school, he was the only student to have his own business “Roro Copy”, a photo- copy service at the facility. Within four years, that venture turned out to be a great success with seven locations. In 2000, The Haitian government granted Dr. Rodelaire Octavius a scholarship to study Human Anatomy at the Instituto Ciencias Medicas de Santiago in Cuba. In 2002, with an Investments of only $30,000., Dr. Octavius founded and became President of Diamond Universal Corporation in the U.S. Yet, within three years, Diamond was already making transactions for several million dollars. Under Dr. Octavius’ leadership, Diamond also gave birth to FROWMICA, LLC which made history in 2007 by purchasing Brookline Red Cab LLC and became the first and only Haitian company to own 40 taxicabs with 10 affiliates in the US. In 2015, Dr. Octavius purchased New York Dry Cleaners, the only fully equipped Haitian dry cleaners in Massachusetts. He is also the owner of Village Cleaners in Brookline, MA. Dr. Octavius is a negotiation expert and has extensive experience in real estate, transportation, and the dry-cleaning industries. He has raised capital for both for-profit and not-for-profit organizations. Dr. Octavius has also served as a consultant for a variety of companies (from startups to established multimillion-dollar companies) and organizations helping them with their business plans, grant proposals and strategic plans. Dr. Octavius is a passionate learner who is fluent in Haitian Creole, French and English. He also understands Spanish. He has stud- ied the “Complete Process of Grant Proposal Development” at Harvard University, Department of Continuing Education. He is a CORe graduate (Credential of Readiness – a grouping of courses that cover Business Analytics, Financial Accounting, and Econom- ics for Managers) from HBX at the Harvard Business School. He has a certificate in Leading in Finance, Becoming a Better Manag- er, Entrepreneurship Essentials, and Disruptive Strategy from HBX at the Harvard Business School. Dr. Octavius has also completed the Senior Executive Fellows (SEF) program at Harvard Kennedy School. A people person and a member of the Harvard Kennedy School New England Alumni Association, Dr. Octavius is very active in his community. He has the unique ability to blend within different groups, churches and organizations. He has been either a member of, or connected to several organizations, churches and ministries where he has been volunteering a substantial amount of time promot- ing Collective Investments, Collective Success and Collective Prosperity. Dr. Octavius is also a poet whose works can be found in “Voices of the Sun” an Anthology of Haitian Writers published in the re- view Tanbou Volume 1. Additionally, he has been studying classical and contemporary R&B at Adagio Music Academy. He is currently studying Artificial Intelligence: Exploring Policy, Technology and Governance at the Harvard Kennedy School__ And Artificial Intelligence: Implications for Business Strategy, MIT Sloan School of Management, Computer Science & Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (CSAIL). Dr. Rodelaire Octavius and his wife Michelle live with their beautiful children Morgan and Eva. They all love dancing and swimming. His motto: Success is not an accident. His belief: God – Education – Action 6 7 8 9 Parade Participants 1- Boston Fire Department Trucks 56- Estrellas Tropicales (Music)(CAR) 2- Boston Police Mortocycles 57-- Massachusetts Haitian Parents Association/Youth 3- Boston Police Cruisers Connection 4- Parade Banner 58-Milton Police Cruiser/Dove 5-Haitian Flag 59 -A Evens Gregory(CAR) 6- Haitian Heroes of Independence 60- Boston for Dominica 7 - Haitian Consulate Float & Staff (CAR) 61 - SOLEY LEVE Randolph Adult Day Health (Van) 8-Haitian Center of New Hampshire (Music)(CAR) 62-Soley Leve Randolph Adult Day Health (VAn) 9 -Edna Chery Group 63- Soley Leve Soley Leve Randolph Adult Day Health 10- American Flag (VAn) 11- Boston Mayor Martin J. Walsh 64- Haitian Consulate Float (CAR) 12- Grand Marshall, Dr. Rodelaire Octavius 65- A DL Poopa Mucic 13- Boston Haitian Consul Stephanie Jean 66- Echo des Jeunes de Saint Angela 14- Brockton City Councilor Jean Bradley Derenoncourt 67- Reginald Romain, Boston City Council Candidate 15- Haitian Community Leaders 68- Caribbean Art Gallery 16-A U.S. Senator Ayanna Presley 69-Blue Hill Adult Day (Van) 17- Mass State Senator Nick Collins 70-Blue Hill Adult (VAN) 18-A State Representative Dan Cullinane 71- Julia Mejia, Boston City Council Candidate 19- Rachael Rollins, Suffolk District Attorney 72- Haitian Community Partners/Brockton 20-Boston City Councilor Michele WU 73- SEIU 1199 (Music)(CAR) 21- Boston City Councilor Andrea Campbell 74- Harvard Street Neighborhood Health Center (VAN) 22- Boston City Council Michael Flaherty 75- Natacha Clerger, Randolph Town Councilor 23- Boston City Councilor Thimothy P.
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