OPASS NATIONAL OLD STUDENTS ASSOCIATION MPANYINFO MINUTES OF MEETING HELD ON 7TH NOVEMBER 2010 VENUE: Ghana International School, Cantonments (4.00 pm- 7.00 pm)
1. Opening prayer was said by Collins Kyei Boafo 2. Charles Arthur briefed members about on-going projects in the school: Refurbishment of Dining Hall, expansion to 2000 capacity, re-roofing, floor tiles, sliding doors/windows This is being done by an old student, Frank Nimako Acheampong. He proposes to complete the Assembly Hall Project at a cost of GH¢30,000.00 12 Units classroom block 6-units classroom block sited behind the boys dormitory Fencing of school 4-units of teachers bungalows behind school field, converted to temporary accommodation for form one students 3. Members brought up ideas on our plans for the Jubilee celebrations as follows: Health Fair for communities around the school. Old students in the health sector will offer free medical consultancy services on coomon ailments etc Career Guidance sessions by old students from different disciplines Sponsor a teachers motivation award Sponsor prizes for Inter schools sports competition e.g, the 6-miles competition and 6x6 miles which used to exist in the 70s. it was a marathon race from Osiem to the school which is exactly 6 miles. Table tennis competition Soccer 4. It was agreed that from next January, the year groups would rotate for the payment of the monthly bills of GH¢100.00 that is charged by GIS for using their place for our meetings. 5. Each year group is to volunteer a lead/contact person to facilitate information flow to classmates. Volunteers for some year groups are as follows: Mrs Dora Siaw-Lartey 77 yr grp (0277596868) Charles Arthur 74 yr grp (0208110264/0262183908 Monica Owusu 80/81 (0208123919) Collins Kyei Boafo 88/90 (0203002200/ 0267182030) Paul Appiah 94 yr grp (0244303281) Emmanuel Ekow White 97 (0244693183) Amy E. Sakyi - Kumasi rep (0246632818) 6. Members are to solicit for computers from companies, friends, colleagues, etc for the school. The ICT dept is distressed 7. Members suggested that all fund raising donations should be channeled into the assembly hall project as emphasized by PTA Chairman, Ekow Mensah 8. Launching date for jubilee anniversary yet to be announced 9. Mpanyinfo fun games scheduled for 3rd December, 2010. Venue and program to be circulated to members shortly. 10. Closing prayer was said by Collins Kyei Boafo 11. Members present:- Kennedy Owusu Sakra Abrokwah 0244057497 Collins Kyei Boafo 0203002200 Frances Esi Parker-Selby 0244203972 Stella Allotey-Annan 0206909090 Monica Owusu 0208123919 Maggie Amoako-Nuamah 0244669040 Amy E. Sakyi 0246632818 Mildred Amoh 0243817055 Dora Siaw-Lartey 0277596868 Richard Boateng 0243464002 Fred O. Kagya 0264386750 Otis Oti Okyere 0248075868 Emmanuel Ekow White 0244693187 Paul Appiah - 0244303281
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Yaw Koranteng (84 - H4)
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RE: Summary of Discussions @ yesterday's National Association Meeting
I think your team has done very well, working on the "road map" for our school. This provides a grahic view of the projects and programs that are in progress. I believe more OPASSIANS will donate funds, goods and accessories to make this a reality.
I am really moved by the community project or plans towards the projects. It is important that we get involve in the community and show that we care about their welfare. By this we will always make headway in terms of soliciting assistance from the community. In a nut shell the school belongs to the community.
Am working on establishing a community library for the school which can be used by the people of Tafo and Kukurantumi in partnership with the "Books Afloat" project.
Once again thanks for your leadership, God's speed.
Yaw Koranteng
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Doreen Effina-Williams
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RE: Summary of Discussions @ yesterday's National Association Meeting
Ok! Now that we are aware of the road map, OPASS UK, can we have an account number to start putting in our donations please? Can the executives do a telephone conference or something and come up with a figure? I think we have done a lot of talking. Let's put our talking into action. I'm in contact with a few of my year group. I need an account number to sell the message to them
I attended Achimota School for my 6th Form and I can confidently say that when it comes to helping the school, Akoras do not dilly-dally like we Mpanyinfo are doing. It's not like anybody has got loads of money stashed or concealed somewhere. We all understand that we are in HARD times. However if we are willing, we will achieve much.
My niece has just started SS, so let's say errrrr......I've got vested interest. But come on! All jokes aside, this is our Alma Mater we are talking about. We are brethren and our Mother is the School. Let's dig deep and make ourselves and our school proud.
I reiterate! Amount & Account Number please!!!!!!
LONG LIVE OPASS!
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Yaw Koranteng(84H4)
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RE: Summary of Discussions @ yesterday's National Association Meeting
