Ghanaian Association of Ottawa http://www.gao-ago.com Sun, 16 Dec 2012 19:49:19 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5 September 2011 Bulletin http://www.gao-ago.com/bulletins/september-2011-bulletin/ http://www.gao-ago.com/bulletins/september-2011-bulletin/#comments Fri, 30 Sep 2011 17:43:18 +0000 Kwaku Agyei http://www.gao-ago.com/?p=645 Continue Reading]]> TWO MEMBERS JOIN THE EXECUTIVE On behalf of the Executive Committee, I would like to welcome the following persons on the board of the Association as Directors-at-Large: Ms. Ethel Harlley; and Mr. Bismark Otoo Appointed in fulfillment of Article 16, Clause 16.2 of the Constitution, Ms. Harlley and Mr. Otoo are, certainly, a great addition to the wonderful pool of talent on the Executive. I would like the entire Association to join me in congratulating them on this appointment and to wish them the best in their work. Congrats Ethel and Bismark and welcome aboard!!
DOCUMENTARY MOVIE ON GHANA
Following is information on the documentary on Ghana: Title: ‘An African Election’ Date & Time: Thursday, September 8, 2011 – 7:00pm Venue: ByTowne Cinema, 325 Rideau Street All tickets: $10.00 The screening of “An African Election”, a fundraiser for the One World Film Festival, is a remarkable documentary that grants viewers unprecedented access to the anatomy of Ghana’s 2008 presidential elections. Capturing the intrigue of electioneering, the intensity of the vote-counting process, and the mood of the countrymen whose fate lies precariously in the balance, director Jarreth Merz’s coverage unfolds with all the tension of a political thriller, revealing the emotions, passions, and ethical decisions that both threaten—and maintain—the integrity of the democratic process. “An African Election” illuminates a beacon of hope for Africa and for the value and vitality of democracy today. Later, Amanda Coffie (Ph.D. candidate, Political Science, Carleton University) will facilitate discussion of the film at a nearby location, the African Palace, 376 Rideau Street. For additional information about the One World Film Festival, please visit: www.oneworldarts.ca
GHANAIAN LANGUAGE SCHOOL
This is to inform you all that registration for the Ghanaian Language School for the 2011-12 School year will take place on Saturday, September 10th, 2011 from 1pm to 3 pm at Charles Hulse Primary School (2605 Alta Vista Drive). We encourage all parents with children aged 5-13 years to register their children in the program. Registration fee is $10 per child (this goes to the Ottawa Carleton District School Board). Please take note that the following information will be required for registration:
  1. Home address
  2. Contact details of parent(s)/guardian(s)
  3. Child’s date of birth and age
  4. Child’s current day school and grade
  5. Contact details for Child’s doctor (or family doctor)
  6. OHIP number
  7. Medical or allergy concerns
  8. Emergency contact
For more information, please contact any of the following: Samuel Bonti-Ankomah @ 613-271-6303 Karen Massey @ 613-824-5842 William Amegatse @ 613-823-1199 Thank you all for your support
MARION DEWAR SCHOLARSHIP FUND COMPETITION — DEADLINE EXTENDED
The Marion Dewar Scholarship Fund competition for immigrant and refugee youth is open for 2011 submissions. Ottawa Community Immigrant Services (OCISO) is accepting Marion Dewar Scholarship applications from immigrant youth who will be pursuing a first degree or certificate program for the first time in an accredited post-secondary institution in the National Capital Region. The deadline to receive completed applications has been extended to September 12, 2011. See the scholarship criteria below. The candidate must:
  • Be a resident of the National Capital Region for at least one year.
  • Be a refugee or immigrant youth born of first generation immigrants.
  • Demonstrate significant financial need.
  • Be a graduating high school senior or from another accredited secondary institution in the National Capital Region.
  • Be enrolled in first year of a first degree program or certificate program for the first time at an accredited post-secondary institution in the NCR as a FULL-TIME student.
  • Have a good academic standing: A minimum GPA of 3.3 on a 4.0 scale or 80%.
  • Demonstrate leadership skills and community involvement (in addition to the forty hours of community service requirement for high school students).
Visit www.ociso.org to download the Scholarship Application Form. For more information about the scholarship fund contact Joycelyn Glover by email at jglover@ociso.org
FUNERAL & THANKSGIVING INVITATION FOR THE LATE JOSEPH COBBINAH YOUNGE
Abusuakpanyinli Rogers Blay Morkeh, the entire Alonwoba families of Half-Assini and Anyinase, Ghana, Jacqueline Younge and Charlotte Younge, both of Ottawa, cordially invite you to celebrate with them the final funeral rites of their grandfather, husband, father, father-in-law, brother and friend, the late Joseph Cobbinah Younge, who was called to glory on 31st May, 2011 at the Cocoa Clinic Accra Ghana. Following are the arrangements:
MEMORIAL & FUNERAL SERVICE
Date: Saturday October 15, 2011. Venue: Tom Brown Arena (141 Bayview) Time: 8pm- 1am
THANKSGIVING SERVICE
Date: Sunday October 16, 2011 Venue: The Church of Pentecost, Ottawa Assembly, 360 Kirkwood Avenue, Unit 101 Time: 10am prompt. We wish to express our heartfelt gratitude for all your support and prayers. May God richly bless you all. For further information, please contact: Jacqueline Younge @ (613) 823-0626 Charlotte Younge @ (613) 825-7911 Mr & Mrs Richardson @ (613) 823-5774 Mr & Mrs Boateng @ (613)823-4977
INVITATION TO JOIN CONFERENCE CALL
Are you ready for a $220,000/year challenge? Dial in to conference call for firsthand information: Mondays, Fridays & Saturdays @ 10:00 am PST 12:00 pm CST 1:00 pm EST Mondays, Tuesdays & Thursdays @ 6:30 pm PST 8:30 pm CST 9:30 pm EST Call: 712-432-0075 (Long distance apply) Access code: 797350# Contact James Ababio for more information: 613-297-1336 or CTV@WINNING.COM]]> http://www.gao-ago.com/bulletins/september-2011-bulletin/feed/ 0 August 2011 Bulletin http://www.gao-ago.com/bulletins/august-2011-bulletin/ http://www.gao-ago.com/bulletins/august-2011-bulletin/#comments Tue, 30 Aug 2011 17:32:01 +0000 Kwaku Agyei http://www.gao-ago.com/?p=643 Continue Reading]]> LOST & FOUND The Association has got in its custody certain items picked up at Brewer Park on Saturday, 30th July at the end of GHANAFEST. Anyone who lost any items can contact me (Kwaku Agyei) at 613.843.0498 to enquire about them.
THANKS FOR SUPPORTING GHANAFEST 2011
On behalf of the Executive of the Ghanaian Association of Ottawa, I would like to thank the community for the wonderful support you offered GHANAFEST 2011. You showed up in your numbers, patronized the food until nothing was left of it, watched the soccer match with Nigeria and stuck around even after the event had been declared closed. That is showing true community spirit and we thank you for that. We also would like to express especial gratitude to His Excellency, Dr. Richard Turkson and staff of the High Commission for coming out to give us the strongest of support. You were there early, patronized the food and wares, and stayed around to watch the Black Stars of Ottawa play the Nigerians. We truly appreciate your support. Finally, we would like to thank the following for the invaluable contribution they made to the success of the event: Planning & Organization Florence Odoi Ebenezer Amponsah Samuel Bonti-Ankomah Eddie Peprah Bismark Otoo Agnes Addai-Anuseh Donations Mama Cee Beauty Supplies M&J Tropical Supermarket General Support Christina Gati Yaw Asiedu Duke Gyamfi Nana & Isabella Bosompra Mariam Otoo Vendors & Participants Joyce Quist-Therson Ebenezer Tropical Market Catherine Bedzra Pascalle Soga Lina Asmah Joyce Amponsah Doris Appiah-Boadu Phyllis Bourne Vilma Laryea Elizabeth Dapaah Veronica Baddoo Ghana Methodist Church, Ottawa Society Ghanaian Association of Carleton University Once again, we sincerely thank you all.
MARION DEWAR SCHOLARSHIP FUND COMPETITION – DEADLINE EXTENDED
The Marion Dewar Scholarship Fund competition for immigrant and refugee youth is open for 2011 submissions. Ottawa Community Immigrant Services (OCISO) is accepting scholarship applications from our youth who will be pursuing a first degree or certificate program for the first time in an accredited post-secondary institution in the National Capital Region. **Please note that the deadline to receive completed applications is extended to September 12, 2011. See the scholarship criteria below. The candidate must:
  • Be a resident of the National Capital Region for at least one year.
  • Be an immigrant or refugee youth born of first generation immigrants.
  • Demonstrate significant financial need.
  • Be a graduating high school senior or from another accredited secondary institution in the National Capital Region.
  • Be enrolled in first year of a first degree program or certificate program for the first time at an accredited post-secondary institution as a FULL-TIME student.
  • Have a good academic standing: A minimum GPA of 3.3 on a 4.0 scale or 80%.
  • Demonstrate leadership skills and community involvement (in addition to the forty hours of community service requirement for high school students).
To apply, please visit http://ociso.org/whats-new.htm#WN1 to download the Scholarship Application Form and mail the completed application to the address enclosed in the form. For more information about the scholarship fund, please review the Marion Dewar Scholarship Fund Overview or contact Joycelyn Glover by email at jglover@ociso.org. Joycelyn Glover Fundraising and Communications Coordinator Ottawa Community Immigrant Services Organization Email: jglover@ociso.org www.ociso.org
GHANA METHODIST CHURCH Calling – Visit by the Very Rev. Dr. Emmanuel Asare-Kusi
The Ottawa Society of the Ghana Methodist Church would like to inform you with joy that the Superintendent-Minister in charge of the Ghana Methodist Church Mission in Canada, the Very Reverend Dr. Emmanuel Asare-Kusi will be worshipping with the Society on Sunday, August 14, 2011. Please join us for a spirit-filled session of fellowship, hymns, Christian Asor Ndwom (CAN) and the powerful Word of God as we welcome him to Ottawa. As usual, the venue, date and time are as follows: PLACE OF WORSHIP – 225 McClellan Road, (Arlington Woods Free Meth. Church), Ottawa, ON. K2H 8N5 (at the basement, separate entrance behind the building) DATE – Sunday, August 14, 2011 TIME OF WORSHIP – 6.00PM – 7.30PM We look forward to seeing you! Blessings!!
PHOTOGRAPHY SERVICES AVAILABLE
Are you looking for good quality photography services at an affordable rate? Davida Ocran Photography provides the following photography services:
  • Maternity Photography
  • Newborn Photography
  • Portrait Photography
  • Engagement Photography
  • Fashion / Lifestyle Photography
  • Wedding Photography
  • Christening/Baptism/Birthday Photos
  • or any other type of photography needs
For more information, please contact Davida Ocran at: Email: davidaocranphotography@gmail.com Or visit the website at: http://www.wix.com/davidaocranphotos/davidaocranphotography
INVITATION TO JOIN CONFERENCE CALL
Are you ready for a $220,000/year challenge? Dial in to conference call for firsthand information: Mondays, Fridays & Saturdays @ 10:00 am PST 12:00 pm CST 1:00 pm EST Mondays, Tuesdays & Thursdays @ 6:30 pm PST 8:30 pm CST 9:30 pm EST Call: 712-432-0075 (Long distance apply) Access code: 797350# Contact James Ababio for more information: 613-297-1336 or CTV@WINNING.COM ]]> http://www.gao-ago.com/bulletins/august-2011-bulletin/feed/ 0 July 2011 Bulletin http://www.gao-ago.com/bulletins/july-2011-bulletin/ http://www.gao-ago.com/bulletins/july-2011-bulletin/#comments Sat, 30 Jul 2011 17:07:15 +0000 Kwaku Agyei http://www.gao-ago.com/?p=626 Continue Reading]]> GHANAFEST! GHANAFEST!! GHANAFEST!!!
On Saturday, July 30th, from 12 noon to 8 pm, the Ghanaian Association will be organizing GhanaFest 2011 in Brewer Park (by Bronson Avenue opposite Carleton University). This will be a day of Sports, Games, Food, Art, Activities, and, of course, fun. There will be a display of cultural activities, African art and wares. Please mark the date on your calendar and come out to Brewer Park to enjoy the day with friends!
NOTE OF APPRECIATION FROM THE BOATENG FAMILY
Mrs. Comfort Boateng, Apostle Charles Anokye-Manu, and the entire Aduana Family of Sunyani Chiraa wish to acknowledge with profound gratitude and appreciation, your tremendous show of support by way of messages of condolence, your handsome donations and for turning up in large numbers to mourn with us during the funeral celebrations of our late husband, uncle, father, brother and son, Kwabena Badu Boateng. May his soul rest in perfect peace and may Almighty God richly bless you. Mrs. Comfort Boateng and Family
GOSPEL EXPLOSION! GOSPEL EXPLOSION!! GOSPEL EXPLOSION!!!
You are cordially invited to a taste of Live Ghanaian Gospel Musical show by Evangelist Dinah Asamoah right here in the City of Ottawa. Date: Saturday July 16, 2011 Time: 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM Venue: Church of Pentecost (360 Kirkwood Ave., Ottawa) For further information, please contact: Rev. James Quainoo (450) 629-9693 Stephen Asamoah (613) 262-8414 Bismark Otoo (613) 447-1446 Desmond Sackey (613) 841-8145 Ebenezer Amponsah (613) 447-4366 Come and you will be blessed.
MARION DEWAR SCHOLARSHIP FUND COMPETITION
The Marion Dewar Scholarship Fund competition for immigrant and refugee youth is open for 2011 submissions. Ottawa Community Immigrant Services (OCISO) is accepting scholarship applications from our youth who will be pursuing a first degree or certificate program for the first time in an accredited post-secondary institution in the National Capital Region. The deadline to receive completed applications is August 8, 2011. See the scholarship criteria below. The candidate must:
  • Be a resident of the National Capital Region for at least one year.
  • Be an immigrant or refugee youth.
  • Demonstrate significant financial need.
  • Be a graduating high school senior or from another accredited secondary institution in the National Capital Region.
  • Be enrolled in first year of a first degree program or certificate program for the first time at an accredited post-secondary institution as a FULL-TIME student.
  • Have a good academic standing: A minimum GPA of 3.3 on a 4.0 scale or 80%.
  • Demonstrate leadership skills and community involvement (in addition to the forty hours of community service requirement for high school students).
To apply, please visit http://ociso.org/whats-new.htm#WN1 to download the Scholarship Application Form and mail the completed application to the address enclosed in the form. For more information about the scholarship fund, please review the Marion Dewar Scholarship Fund Overview or contact Joycelyn Glover by email at jglover@ociso.org.
PHOTOGRAPHY SERVICES AVAILABLE
Are you looking for good quality photography services at an affordable rate? Davida Ocran Photography provides the following photography services:
  • Maternity Photography
  • Newborn Photography
  • Portrait Photography
  • Engagement Photography
  • Fashion / Lifestyle Photography
  • Wedding Photography
  • Christening/Baptism/Birthday Photos
  • or any other type of photography needs
For more information, please contact Davida Ocran at: Email: davidaocranphotography@gmail.com Or visit the website at: http://www.wix.com/davidaocranphotos/davidaocranphotography
AFRO DIVA BEAUTY SUPPLIES
There is a new Beauty Supply Store in the community, located in the west-end. You can find a wide range of: Wigs, Human and Synthetic Extensions, Relaxers, Gels, Lotions, Ponytails, Skincare, Haircare, Bags, etc. Location: We are located at 1315 Richmond Road (RICHMOND SQUARE PLAZA) Walking distance from Lincoln Fields WALMART; same Plaza as Bank of Montreal. Opening Hours: Mon – Sat :10am – 7pm Sun: Closed Contacts: Tel: 613.680.0082 Email: AFRODIVA@ROGERS.COM ***COME VISIT US TODAY TO EXPLORE THE DIVA IN YOU***
INVITATION TO JOIN CONFERENCE CALL
Are you ready for a $220,000/year challenge? Dial in to conference call for firsthand information: Mondays, Fridays & Saturdays @ 10:00 am PST 12:00 pm CST 1:00 pm EST Mondays, Tuesdays & Thursdays @ 6:30 pm PST 8:30 pm CST 9:30 pm EST Call: 712-432-0075 (Long distance apply) Access code: 797350# Contact James Ababio for more information: 613-297-1336 or CTV@WINNING.COM ]]> http://www.gao-ago.com/bulletins/july-2011-bulletin/feed/ 0