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Guyanese Nurses Association of America, Inc.

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Gathering, and raising what we give away

Our events are how the association stays a community — and how the scholarship fund is filled each year.

First on the calendar

Annual Tea Party.

An afternoon of elegance, laughter, refreshments, and entertainment — and a scholarship fundraiser. Ladies, dress to impress: hats, fascinators, and gloves welcome.

Date
Saturday, August 29, 2026 · 2:00–8:00 PM
Venue
12265 Flatlands Avenue, Brooklyn, New York
Donation
$85 per person, by Zelle to gnaainc@gmail.com
Tickets
Audrey (718) 954‑6967 · Sandra (917) 428‑5380 · Noreen (917) 692‑4805 · Barbara (917) 213‑2315
Annette (917) 714‑0650 · Margaret (212) 444‑8852 · Georgia (347) 633‑2871 · Rosamond (917) 854‑8809
Invitation to the Guyanese Nurses Association Annual Tea Party, a scholarship fundraising event: Saturday, August 29, 2026, 2 to 8 PM, at 12265 Flatlands Avenue, Brooklyn, New York. Donation $85. Ladies, dress to impress.
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Fundraiser · First on the calendar

The annual bus ride.

A day out with the association — and one of the friendliest ways to support the scholarship fund. Seats go quickly; the flyer alongside has the details.

Date
Saturday, October 3, 2026
Seats and enquiries
gnaainc@gmail.com
Flyer for the association’s annual bus ride fundraiser

Souvenir journal

Place an ad, fund a scholarship.

Journal advertising is the association’s principal fundraiser. Ads run in the souvenir journal distributed at the Annual Ball, and the proceeds go to scholarships, continuing education, and community health work.

Place your ad online and attach the artwork in one step, or download the fillable contract. Ads must be received and paid for by November 20, 2026.

2026 rates
Size and typePrice
Back cover$450.00
Inside cover$400.00
Full page, color$200.00
Full page, black & white$175.00
Half page, black & white$100.00
Quarter page, black & white$75.00
Booster name$10.00
Payment
Zelle to gnaainc@gmail.com, noting “Journal Ad”, or check payable to The Guyanese Nurses Association of America, Inc.

The evening of the year

Annual Ball & Scholarship Awards Presentation.

The night our scholarship recipients are presented to the community, and the association’s largest gathering of members, families, and supporters.

Date
Friday, December 11, 2026
Venue
Leonard’s Palazzo of Great Neck
555 Northern Boulevard, Great Neck, New York 11021
The evening
Cocktail hour 9:00 – 10:00 PM · Dinner served 10:30 PM
Music by Lady Supreme & DJ Flex · Formal attire
Donation
$170 per person. Transportation available at an additional charge.
Reservations
B. Osborne (917) 213‑2315 · N. Millington (917) 692‑4805
Or write to gnaainc@gmail.com
Invitation to the 2026 Annual Ball and Scholarship Awards Presentation: Friday, December 11, 2026 at Leonard’s Palazzo, 555 Northern Boulevard, Great Neck, New York. Cocktail hour 9 to 10 PM, dinner served 10:30 PM, music by Lady Supreme and DJ Flex, formal attire, $170 per person.
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Support our work

Every scholarship starts with a gift.

Contributions fund scholarships for nursing and other students, continuing education for practicing nurses, and community health work in New York and in Guyana. We accept gifts by Zelle or by mail.

Check or money order
Payable to The Guyanese Nurses Association of America, Inc.
P.O. Box 30262, Rugby Station
Brooklyn, New York 11203‑4404
Questions
gnaainc@gmail.com