North American Bureau

The North American Liaison Bureau (NALB) was established in 2000 to initially assist UPC in its relationship with US and Canadian church groups and focused on fund-raising activities. The role has expanded to include coordination and support of awareness and fund-raising projects that enhance the image and presence of the university.

In addition, efforts are underway to create funding relationships among corporate donors, not affiliated with any particular church group.

The NALB is an IRS recognized 501(c) (3) corporation, incorporated in the state of Florida. The Federal Tax ID # is EIN 59-3541955. Gifts to the NALB are fully tax-deductible as allowed by law. All NALB donations go directly to the programs they support with all administration expense covered by the board members. The NALB is audited annually by PriceWaterhouseCoopers.

The mailing address is:
Dr. Ben C. Hobgood, Executive Director (pro-bono)
North American Liaison Bureau (NALB)
P. O. Box 545
Penney Farms, Florida 32079 USA
904.284.6843
b.hobgood@juno.com

North American Liaison Bureau Members

  • Dr. E. Georges Bokamba, Professor, University of Illinois, Urbana, IL
  • Dr. Newell S. Booth, Jr., Professor (ret)
  • Dr. Douglas Cardwell, Professor (ret)
  • Dr. Robert J. Decker, Director (ret) UPC, Las Cruces, NM
  • Ms. Sondra D. Fruzzetti, Psychological Therapist, St Paul, MN
  • Dr. Ben C. Hobgood, Director (ret) UPC, Penney Farms, FL
  • Louis T. Kanda, MD, Cardiologist, Washington, DC
  • Mr. Phil Kliewer, FedEx Executive, Memphis, TN
  • Mrs. Cleda J. Locey, Moderator (church-wide) of Presbyterian Women, Teacher (ret)
  • Margaret J. Loewen, MD, Physician, Grand Rapids, MI
  • Dr. Melvin J. Loewen, Director (ret) UPC, Goshen, IN
  • Dr. Elsie McKee, Professor, Princeton Theological Seminary, Princeton, NJ
  • Mr. Ernest E. Ross, Consultant, Mechanical Engineering, San Diego, CA
  • Mr. James Shafe, CEO, Career Training Concepts, Atlanta, GA
  • Dr. Charles H. Stuart, Professor (ret), UPC, Penney Farms, FL
  • Dr. Lamar Williamson, Professor (ret) UPC and Sheppard & Lapsley University, Montreat, NC
  • Ms. Anne H. Zolnor, Consultant, Accenture, Ponte Vedra, FL

Council of Advisors:

  • Dr. Taylor Reveley, Dean and Law Professor, William & Mary Law School
  • Ms. Betsy Brill, former Editor, San Francisco Business magazine
  • Rev. Chris Hobgood, former President Disciples of Christ

Australian Supporters:

In addition, the NALB liaises with Australian supporters on a range of projects, from raising funds for medical school scholarships to assistance with public relations initiatives such as UPC’s 2009 Jubilee anniversary. Interested Australian donors may receive tax deductibility by endorsing their checks to CNEC Partners International and noting on the memo line that their gift is for “UPC.” Checks should be mailed to CNEC, PO Box 67, Croyden Park NSW 2133 Australia.

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