Sunday, March 01, 2009

Mission Statement of the Council of Ghanaians

It is the mission of the Council of Ghanaians to promote and foster cooperation among the various clubs and all individuals of Ghanaian origin, especially on matters that require the broader involvement of all those of Ghanaian origin in the community. To this end, the Council shall seek to engage in the following types of activities:· The Council shall promote activities to foster camaraderie, cooperation and network among Ghanaians· In collaboration with individuals and the various clubs, the Council shall promote activities of common interest that bridge across the general community, e.g. Independence Day celebration, coordination of meetings with invited VIP guests from Ghana (or elsewhere) seeking to reach the broader Ghanaian community.· In times of loss of a Ghanaian or family members living in our area, the Council, if invited, shall work with the family of the deceased and concerned individuals, as requested.· The Council shall not engage in activities such as Christmas and New Year’s Eve parties normally organized by various Ghanaian clubs and that may tend to be in competition with activities of the various clubs, or individual family members.· The Council shall encourage and support various organizations to provide mentoring, including career development counseling.Administration:· Council administration shall be handled by a group of volunteers.· The Council shall meet two times a year or as deemed necessary. For information, please call any of the following:
Dr. Ago B. Ahene: (510) 429-1366
Mr. Atta Boakye-Yiadom: (510) 669-9214
Mr. Dela Acolatse (510) 440-9341
Mr. Jonathan Okorley: (925) 754-2401
Dr. Joseph Adwere-Boamah: (510) 524.8053
Mr. Kofi Baah-Arhin: (510) 669-0910
Mr. Kojo Nketiah: (510) 262-9084
Mr. Kwadwo Poku (925) 778-0411
Mr. Kwadwo Adutwum (510) 895-2038
Mr. Kwaku Danso (510) 494-8300
Mr. Kwaku Ohemeng (650) 359-5234
Mr. Nana Addo-Bediako (209) 830-6425
Mr. Nana Boakye Danquah (510) 352-3562
Mr. Nii Oblie Ardayfio (510) 384-9532
Rev Noah Ampofo (510) 290-6831
Pastor Takyi Dwumfuoh: (510) 595-7630.
Mr. Yaw A Owusu: (510) 471-6993