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NCDA-USA has six active chapters across the country. Connect with the one closest to you — or to where your story began.
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California
Active chapter · 150+ members
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Greater Bay Area / Southern California
California
- 150+ members
- Founded 2001
- Greater Bay Area / Southern California region
Maryland / DMV
Active chapter · 180+ members
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DC, Maryland & Virginia
Maryland / DMV
- 180+ members
- Founded 2005
- DC, Maryland & Virginia region
Massachusetts
Active chapter · 75+ members
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Greater Boston
Massachusetts
- 75+ members
- Founded 2012
- Greater Boston region
Michigan
Active chapter · 90+ members
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Detroit area
Michigan
- 90+ members
- Founded 2010
- Detroit area region
Minnesota
Active chapter · 140+ members
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Twin Cities & Greater MN
Minnesota
- 140+ members
- Founded 2007
- Twin Cities & Greater MN region
Texas
Active chapter · 160+ members
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Houston, Dallas-Fort Worth, San Antonio, Austin
Texas
- 160+ members
- Founded 2009
- Houston, Dallas-Fort Worth, San Antonio, Austin region
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Contact us about a new branchMehnkwen · Greet your chapter
Walk in speaking Nkwen
Whichever chapter you call home, these are the first words you'll hear at the door.
- Blessing
Nyàmbè á bɔ̀ŋ wèʼ
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Blessing
May God bless you
Say it: NYAHM-bay ah BAWNG weh
A parting blessing for travelers and the sick.
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- Everyday
Mə̀ kɨ̀ bóŋò
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Everyday
I am well
Say it: MUH kee BONG-oh
The customary reply to 'How are you?'
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- Family
Mbə̀ŋə̀
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Family
Child
Say it: em-BUH-nguh
Every child belongs to the whole village.
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