Since 2005, the Massachusetts Albanian American Society/BESA was slowly created through the efforts of dozens of people in the local Albanian community. A number of cultural and social events were held, in which MAASBESA was either the lead organizer or a supporting organization.
Gradually, we reached the point where we felt the community was strong enough to be able to formally create and legally register a not-for-profit organization in Massachusetts.
Note: For Activities in 2008 and beyond see the news and events items at the top of the page.
- September 2004 Creation of Massalbanians Yahoo Group
- January 2005 Tsunami Fundraiser at Alba Restaurant
- March 2005 Mjaft Fundraiser at Boston University
- November 2005 First Annual BESA Cup Albanian Soccer Tournament
- November 2005 Flag Day Dinner/Dance at Newton Marriott Hotel
- November 2005 Flag Day Ceremonies at Boston City Hall
- February 2006 Valentine's Day Party/School Fundraiser at Cafe Apollonia
- March 2006 Violin Concert at Harvard University
- March 2006 Indoor Soccer Tournament
- March 2006 Opening of Albanian Language and Heritage School
- March 2006 Inauguration of School at Boston University and Alba Restaurant
- June 2006 Picnic for Albanian Language and Heritage School in Blue Hills
- November 2006 MAAS/BESA legally incorporated in the State of Massachusetts
- November 2006 Second Annual BESA Cup Albanian Soccer Tournament
- November 2006 Flag Day Dinner/Dance/Cocktail Parties Anthony's Pier 4 and Adria
- November 2006 Flag Day Ceremonies at Boston City Hall
- March 2007 Launch Party for MAAS/BESA at Trattoria Alba
- May 2007 Fundraiser for Gashi Chidlren at Alba Restaurant
- June 2007 Picnic for Albanian Language and Heritage School
- September 2007 Cocktail Parties to Celebrate Opening of Vlora Restaurant
- November 2007 Third Annual BESA Cup Albanian Soccer Tournament
- November 2007 Flag Day Dinner/Dance/Cocktail Parties at Vlora Restaurant and Rafaell's
- November 2007 Flag Day Ceremonies at Boston City Hall