2008 Okuapemman Delegates Conference

The incessant ringing of my cell phone for the past six weeks has forced me to truly appreciate the proverbial saying “Don’t kill the messenger because he is only a messenger”. My task was to bring to the public the great strides taking by the Okuapemman Association of USA & Canada (OKUSCA) via the well attended mid-year meeting. So finally here you are – please read and add your ‘two-cents’ remember I am just a messenger.

Special thanks to the Washington chapter of (OKUSCA) for successfully hosting the delegates meeting. According to the delegates who attended, it was an outstanding orchestration of hard work, professionalism and brotherly love coupled with a superb array of authentic home-made food. Well done Washington Chapter – with this kind of excellent service we promise to be back to visit very soon!

Summary of the deliberations at the 2008 annual mid-year delegates meeting on May 24th, 2008 at Washington DC

1. Revised Constitution has been approved and it’s awaiting ratification at the national council meeting of the association during its conference at Chicago from August 29-31, 2008.

2. Newly formed chapter from Columbus who attended the meeting as observers was accepted and will be registered and introduced at the next national council meeting.

3. The delegates proposed an expansion of chapters within all the states of the US and the provinces in Canada to harness the potentials of all the Akuapem and Asuogya citizens in North America.

4. In order to make use of our Public charity tax exempt under section 501(c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code, pledge cards to solicit for funds from individuals and corporate bodies were approved for distribution. This will enhance the implementation of the sponsored projects of the Association.

5. The delegates deliberated and approved the setting up of Educational Fund to cater for talented children from Akuapem/Asuogya institutions.

6. Having in mind of the excellent performance of Ghana in the field of soccer, the delegates have approved to donate a giant trophy for soccer competition among the schools in Akuapem and Asuogya on an annual basis.

7. The delegates proposed an institution of academic excellence award for undergraduates of Akuapem/Asuogya origin at the Presbyterian University at Akropong.

8. The national conference in August 2008 will be held at Chicago and invitation has been extended to all the Ghanaian Diplomats in North America.