GWAG Committees
The success of GWAG requires the active participation of all members as mandated in our bylaws (Article V, Membership, Section 5.3, Conditions of Members). One way to meet this requirement is to join a GWAG committee. This helps the organization develop and manage its efforts and is the most effective in achieving our organizational goals. Members should take thought in choosing a committee in which they will flourish and be ready to serve.
The following lists the missions, descriptions and a brief outline of what the GWAG committees are currently working on --
Ethics Welfare & Youth Development Committee
This committee shall be responsible for
- Facilitating the social well-being of Association members by acknowledging the personal emotional occurrences within our organization such as illness, death, birth and any other social celebratory responsibilities that are appropriate and important within our Ghanaian culture and society as a whole.
- Facilitating the social, cultural and educational development for our youth and healthcare programs in coordination with the Publicity, Community/Public Relations and Planning Committee.
Publicity, Community/Public Relations and Planning Committee
This committee shall be responsible for
- Coordinating the organizational programs by submitting a budget for each program to the treasurer
- Designing programs and special events that will promote the organizational objectives as well as activities the organization sponsors
- Creating and distributing the GWAG Newsletter, flyers and other literature
- Coordinating printing and advertisement needs, providing information to and maintaining updates of the organization’s website.
Fundraising Committee
This committee shall be responsible for
- Overseeing the organization’s fundraising events that align with our cause.
- Organizing at least one fundraising event during the year to ensure financial stability of the organization.
- Ensuring that funds raised are directed to approved projects.
Business and Professional Development Committee
This committee shall be responsible for
- Serving as an information resource for members who are currently entrepreneurs, professionals or aspiring to become one of these.
- Making information available to members that will help promote or establish their business and professions
- Helping facilitate relevant seminars, training programs and conferences for members to attend.
- Working to devise creative ways to generate money for the organization and source funding donors.
Contact Information
| Committee | Contact |
|---|---|
| All Committees | VP, Doris Darko, 678-520-7563 |
| Welfare Comments and Concerns | Chair, Marian Adomako, 518-330-2933 |
| Fundraising | Chair, Emelia Quarcoo, 678-200-3986 |
| Community Service Initiatives | Chair, Kadijia Gordon, 860-869-0448 |
| New Member Enrollment | Commissioner, Member Orientation and Wellness, Anita Wilson, 646-462-0018 |
| Youth Ambassador | Open |
| Planning | Chair, Anita Wilson, 646-462-0018 |
| Payment of Dues | Treasurer, Linda Darko, 914-217-8882 |