Okuapeman Fekuw

Introduction:

Our objectives are: To engage in charitable, humanitarian and educational activities that will promote the welfare and unity amongst citizens of Akuapem in the Tri-states of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. We hope that this information gives you an idea and feeling for our vision for the association and our objectives for the coming year as well as our accomplishments from the previous years. We look forward to hearing from you about our goals. We also encourage and welcome constructive criticism and suggestions on how we can better meet your needs. Thank you for visiting us and please be sure to come back and visit us again soon!

History:

Okuapeman Fekuw grew out of the desire of a few citizens of Akuapem residing in the Tri-state area to provide a forum for fellowship and socialization for the citizens of Akuapem in the USA. Prominent amongst the friends and relatives who got together to establish the Fekuw were Nana Debra Dwamena, Rev. Dr. Kumi Dwamena, Rev. Yaw Asiedu, Ofei Kofi Asiedu, Abusuapayin Eugene Adum Kwapong, E.A. Anim, Abusuapayin Bediako Yirenkyi, Mrs. Elizabeth Kwapong, the late Mr. Awuku Obobisa and Mrs. Eva Debra Dwamena.

In time, it became evident that there was the need for a better structured organization that would better represent and articulate the goals and aspirations of a group of ethnic Akuapem who had decided to seek fame and fortune in the United States of America. And so on May 10, 1981 in the apartment of Mr. E.A. Anim in Manhattan, Okuapeman Fekuw was founded with Mr. Yaw Bediako as the first President and Nana Debra Dwamena as the first Secretary. Other members of the first Executive Committee included Mr. Ofori Mankata, Mr. E. Anim, Mr. Eugene Kwapong, and Ms. Cecillia Danso.
The founding fathers promulgated a constitution that granted membership to other persons regardless of sex, race, religion or national origin and who shared our aims and objectives. Throughout our years of existence Okuapemman Fekuw has stuck steadfastly to our political and non-discriminatory role. Our general membership, drawn from all walks of life and human pursuits, meets once every month to socialize and discuss issues affecting us and our motherland.

Achievements:

Our commitment to participation in the growth, development and well-being of the people of Ghana is being demonstrated in the following Fekuw projects:
• The rehabilitation of the water supply at Tetteh Quarshie Memorial Hospital, Akuapem-Mampong.
• The rehabilitation of the Children’s Ward at Tetteh Quarshie Memorial Hospital, Akuapem-Mampong.
• The provision of a cold storage facility at Tetteh Quarshie Memorial Hospital, Akuapem-Mampong.
• A Sports Aid Program—consisting of providing sporting equipments for Junior Secondary Schools in the Akuapem District.
• A scholarship program for students.

Okuapeman Fekuw is a member of the National Council of the Ghanaian Association, New York.

OKUAPEMMAN FEKUW EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBERS 2009 – 2011
• Ernest Amoyaw – Chairman (914) 473- 4792
• Prince Asante – Vice- Chairman (917) 664-9161
• Alfred Amoyaw – Secretary (917) 445-9116
• Mrs. Agatha Twumasi-Ankrah – Assistant Secretary (718) 409-9829
• Georgina Anoff – Financial Secretary (646) 296-0781
• Mrs. Joyce Akyeansah – Assistant Financial Secretary (973) 483-2629
• Paul Mensah – Treasurer (718) 877-9855
• Mrs. Mary Abbey – Assistant Treasurer (646) 283-9302
• Francis Ayisi – PRO (917) 573-8783
• G. Ofori Anor –Representative NCOGA/ Okuapemman National (718) 690-6873
• Col. (Rtd.) Twumasi-Ankrah – Member (917) 334-5561
• Nana Oteng Bosomprah – Member (718) 884-5375
• G. Adi-Darko – Member (973) 220-0104
• Dr. Albert Adu – Member (845) 641-7399
• Mrs. Elizabeth Kwapong – Member (203) 268-2339
• Nana Awuku Ahwireng – Member (718) 828-6403
• Rev. Yaw Asiedu – Fekuw Chaplain (718) 994-9299
• Rev. Dr. Kumi-Dwamena – Fekuw Chaplain (212) 234-7594
• Mr. Eugine Adum Kwapong – Abusuapayin

BOARD OF DIRECTORS
• Nana Osei Boakye Yiadom II – (718) 487- 3910
• Mr. John Watusi – (718) 523-3312

MAILING ADDRESS:

OKUAPEMMAN FEKUW, Inc.
POST OFFICE BOX 6204
BRONX, NY 10451

TELEPHONE NUMBER (914) 473-4792

MEETING DAYS
Okuapemman Fekuw, meets once a month on the first Sunday. Members meet to take stock, share ideas and jokes, socialize and draw strength from each other’s love and caring thoughts. Time 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm.

MEETING PLACE
Oberia D. Dempsey Multi-Service Center
127 West 127th. Street, New York, NY 10027