Diaspora Pics of Wednesday, 11 July 2007

Source: Mr CNN

Prestige Ladies Club of New York inauguration and fundraising

New York, USA -- The prominent ladies group; Prestige Ladies Club of New York dubbed "The
most Entertaining Club Ever" recently had its inauguration and fundraising
dance at the Bronx, New York

The special guests of honour were;Mr. Nicholas Boateng and Mr. Kwabena Safo.
There was also a special appearance by the New York Asantefuohene, Daasebre
Nana Anane Amponsah who was accompanied by Nana Abena Manu, New York
Asantefuohemaa and other sub-chiefs.

In her welcoming address, Nana Adoma, the President of the club briefly
expressed her appreciation and the enormous support of all attendees. She
talked about the history, aims of the club, its challenges and way forward.
She also presented Ms Mary Adjei Fobi, Secretary with a gift for her
hardwork and dedication.

In his keynote address, Nana Amponsah thanked the organizers for inviting
him to grace the occasion. He officially welcomed the club as part of the
Ashanti Unity. He also encouraged the club to unite because it is only
through unity and perseverance, the club would become a strong force to be
reckoned with. He also announced that the New York Asantefuohene, Nana
Abena Manu has also become a new member of the prominent ladies club (This
drew a huge applause).

Music was provided by DJ 14K and hilarious DJ 2000

A brief history of Prestige Ladies Club of New York

The founding members are Mary Fobi, Nana Adoma, Hanna Osafo Donkoh and
Jemian Yaya. The club was formed June 27th 2004. The purpose of the club is
to help ourselves as well as Ghananias back home. To know our culture, and
to help each other in any way we can.

The Patrons are:
Mr.Nana Annane Amponsah
Mr. Steven Bediako Poku
Mr. Odro Senya
Mr. Opoku
Nana Adonteng Kwarteng
Nana Abena Manu
Mr. Amissah

Executive Members

(President) Nana Adoma
(Vice President) Hanna Osafo Donkor
Mary Adjei Fobi (Secretary)
(Financial Secretary) Dorothy Osei
(Treasurer) Patricia Acheampong
(P.R.O.) Gifty Osei
(Assistant P.R.O.) Vivian Nketiah

Members
Elizabeth Addai
Theresa Larbi
Jemina Yaya
Rosina M. Ossei-Owusu
Minshall Owusu
Diana Asimen
Leticia Gyan
Elizabeth Yeboah
Vivian Yeboah
Victoria Kwarteng
Mercy Aboage
Sylvia V. Fenuku
Agnes Krow