Asante Sana !!

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Asante Sana from AKPA Members and Friends. We cannot express our appreciation enough for the great turnout for AKPA 2011 Dinner and Dance held on Saturday December 3rd at the Atrium in Atlanta. Attendee's were treated to an amazing venue with artwork from our very own Ms. Sarah Odingo who's art enhanced a great historical site - the Atrium on Sweet Auburn.  Take a few minutes and read about the Atrium's history, it will help you understand the masterpieces you saw on the walls http://atriumonauburn.com/about.html.  It is important we learn to keep our history and showcase it.

 

 

AKPA Members and Friends came in expecting to award ONE $1000  Dr. Njeri Karangu Thuo Scholarship to deserving Kenyan student in Georgia.  AKPA Golfers raised $474.40 while the rest of the $1000 came from our event sponsors and membership fees. However, thanks to Ivory Chevrolet of Union City (owned and operated by David Karangu) TWO more $1000 scholarships were awarded. It was indeed a great surprise and joy for all present to see each student walk away with sure financial support from AKPA members and friends.  Congratulations to our 2011 winners; Peninah Nyokabi (awarded by AKPA) and to Daniel Kithuka and Easter Warui ( award courtesy of Ivory Chevrolet)

The audience picked Daniel Kithuka as the Networking King of the Dinner/ Dance.  The objective was to let AKPA Dinner/Dance attendee's judge how effective each finalist was able to meet and get themselves known. Daniel took home an extra $200 for his efforts.

Thank you Dr. Reverend Wamutitu, Senior Pastor at Bethesda Empowerment Center for taking the time to come out and bless the evening with word of prayer. AKPA appreciates your time and does not take it for granted.

Nyce Keiyora, youth AKPA member treated us to some great Poetry that captivated the audience with the taste Kenyan humor and a look at the Kenyan American.

Mercy Myra, dressed in an incredible outfit that reflected our African heritage ( you had to be there to see it) belted out some great tunes and had the audience clinging onto her every word and note. A truly gifted performer.

Awards were given to selected Kenyans who in their daily lives are incredible hero's and are an inspiration to all. AKPA 2011 Honoree's were Mrs. Jane Njoroge (Mama Furaha) parent to an autistic child, Uhuru. Ms. Eva Wambui, a cancer survivor who gives with an open heart and to Mr. Kimani Wanguhu of Kenyan Empowerment newspaper for being formidable community liaison.

Special tribute to Mr. Olu Tony Imoukhuede for his speech on; "Leveraging our Network to attain wealth," our key note speaker for the evening. Tony is the President of the Pan African American Chamber of Commerce and will provide a free class as a service to help us take advantage opportunities in this economy. The class is scheduled in Jan 28 2011. The venue and details to be announced soon. The time is now.... if you have not already done so, please signed up for the free 8 hour learning session. Topics to be covered include "certifications required to get contracts in GA, the importance of SBA membership and minority registration among many other topics".

Fannuel Mugendi, AKPA Development Chair challenged participants to step up and participate in building our community. In his "Seize the moment" speech, Fannuel challenged Kenyan businesses and professionals to support AKPA and help continue build the organization with what our founders (many of whom were in attendance) intended 10 years ago.

DJ Vinn rocked the House and had every attendee vying for a dance spot on a packed floor.

AKPA thanks all the vendors and volunteers who worked tirelessly to ensure our attendee's had a great time.

Dec 3^rd, 2011 Dinner Menu

Appetizers

By Beatrice Mangure

Tantalizing Mahamri and Samosa Bites

Main Course

By Elizabeth Ajwang

Starter Broccoli Salad

Lip Smacking Coastal Chicken Biryani

served on a bed Coconut Rice

Or

Kenyan Favorite Beef Stew with Chapati

All served with a Stir Fry Vegetable Mix

Dessert

By Beatrice Karobia

Scrumptious Chocolate Raspberry Cake

Citrus Celebration 10^th Anniversary AKPA Cake

Karibu!!

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Our Volunteers:  Francis Nyota, Sehrish Bhatti, , Cynthia Nishimwe, Cedric Ngendanganya, Erika Fletcher, Rachel Kibet, Zoha Junaid and Chidum Uzochukwu

AKPA Members and Friends say :

"Your are a hummingbird and you did make a difference, your time and effort is not taken for granted, for without you the event would not have been as successfull"

Scholarship finalists for 2011 were:

Easter Warui B.S Psychology/Applied Statistics and Data Analysis minor antic. 2011  Kennesaw State University - Kennesaw, GA

Daniel Kithuka B.S in Mechatronics -(Computer Science/ Mechanical  Engineering and Electrical Engineering)  2012 Southern Polytechnic University

Peninah Nyokabi B.S of Business Administration (Accounting & Finance)- 2013 Georgia State University - Atlanta, GA

Again ASANTE SANA!!

On behalf of AKPA Members,

Chair: Mary Bowers Vice Chair: Irene Miru

Treasurer: Donald Okech , Secretary: Rosemary Mburu

Development Chair: Fannuel Mugendi, Investment Chair: Julian Thairo,  Networking Chair: Bernard Thiong'o   Education Chair: Kiki Mutunga

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All funds for our events go toward AKPA Scholarship Fund and member activities.