Who we are
The Coalition for the Barbados Association of Central Florida (CBAOCF), otherwise known as the Central Florida Bajans (CFL Bajans), started in 1991, and currently has a membership affiliation of approximately 150 individuals. Over the past 27 years, we have made significant contributions to the local Central Florida community, and to charities, individuals, and schools in Barbados. This includes our adoption and support of the St. Lucy District Hospital in Barbados, and the offering of an annual scholarship to a worthy student of Bajan (Barbadian) heritage who resides in our local community.
Meet our Executive Board members for 2017 - 2019
Dale Husbands
President
Dr. Dale Husbands has been a member of the association since its inception in 1991. He migrated to the U.S.A. in 1975. In 1980, Dale joined the United States Air Force as a computer specialist. Currently, he is a tenured professor at Valencia Community College, in Information Technology.
Dennis Morris
Vice President
Mr. Dennis “Deputy” Morris is a retired Orange County Deputy Sheriff, having served twenty-three years both as a patrol deputy, and an elementary D.A.R.E. and middle school Resource Officer. After his retirement, he rekindled his love for real estate and is currently a realtor.
Ryvan Campbell
Past President
Ryvan is married. Currently working as a Sub- Contractor for Securitas in their security division as a Corporate Trainer. Professional with over 30 years of product development organizations and over 38 years in security and safety, offering a proven record of training and product supporting software, firmware, hardware and cloud based products. A past president of the Coalition for the Barbados Association of Central Florida.
Ian Stoute
Treasurer
Tracey Monroe
Recording Secretary
Tyrell Pile
Corresponding Secretary
Vacant Position
Assistant Treasurer
Michael Roach
Parliamentarian
Michael N Roach has been a member of the association since 2010. He came to the USA as he was transferred with Marriott Corporation to New York in 1984. He moved to Florida in 1991 with The Ritz Carlton Hotels. Michael recently retired from the Walt Disney Company.
Natasha Thorne-Forbes
Member-at-Large
We work to open and maintain avenues of communication between Barbadians in Central Florida and their homeland; and to foster educational, cultural and business operations to further the interests of Barbadians in both regions. Check what we do and our friends!
