August 29, 2026 FBSPEAL has celebrated its 16th annual family gathering at 3661 Turbridge Dr, Burtonsville, MD 20866, USA
Our six officers elected by the General Assembly
CHAIRMAN
Sintayehu Denbel
Presides over Executive Committee and General Assembly meetings, signs official documents, co-signs checks, ensures tax obligations are met, and casts the deciding vote in a tie.
SECRETARY
Sahle GebreAb
Prepares agendas, records official minutes, handles correspondence, documents every assistance payment with the applicable bylaw provision, and acts for the Chairperson in their absence.
TREASURER
Tesfaye Worku
Collects member payments and issues receipts, deposits funds within three working days, and cooperates with the Auditor.
ACCOUNTANT
Solomon Gulilat
Maintains the checkbook, accounting, and property records; notifies members of balances before each Assembly; jointly maintains the bank account with the Chairperson; presents the annual budget October 1–10.
PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER
Mulugeta Shibru
Oversees the exchange of information between the Association and members, and opens, organizes, and manages the communication platforms.
AUDITOR
Fekadu Kebede
Independent of the Executive Committee and accountable to the General Assembly. Examines accounts, records, and minutes twice per year and reports directly to the Assembly.
ELECTIONS
How Elections Work
Two months before the end of each term, the outgoing Committee and Auditor submit a general report. The General Assembly then elects a 3-member Election Committee, who will present 9 nominees. From the 9 nominees, 5 Executive Committee members and 1 Auditor will be elected. The outgoing leadership shall transfers all funds and documents to the new officers within 45 days.
All officers elected by the General Assembly shall serve 3 years per term, and no more than 2 consecutive terms.