Swesco Alumni Association
5th Annual Reunion &
Fundraising Dinner Dance
Theme: Advancing Education through
Information Technology
Guest Speaker: Prof. Samuel E. Quainoo
Saturday August 9, 2014
Somerset, New Jersey
Old Swesconians @ 2012 Reunion in Virginia !!!!!
“Semper Cum Optimis”
Venue: Asare’s Den Restaurant
855 Hamilton Street, Somerset NJ 08873
3.7
Members have the privilege to announce major life events
on the Association’s email-list.
3.8
On the event of a member’s passing, the Association shall
present a wreath and a sympathy card signed by the
Board of Directors to the immediate family. The
Association shall also solicit for donations from members
and collectively presented to the immediate family.
3.9
Members have the right to cause the entire Board or
individual member(s) of the Board to be removed, and
request business at the annual meeting of the association.
Proposal(s) of business to be considered by the association at
the annual meeting shall be made pursuant to the association
notice procedures set forth by provisions of these by-laws.
3.10
Removal from Membership: Any member may be removed
from membership by a majority vote of the members in good
standing present at any annual meeting or special meeting
called for the purpose, if the said member has engaged in acts
of conduct detrimental to the purposes, objectives, programs
or activities of the association. However the member shall
first be notified of the accusation's decision and shall be
given an opportunity to be heard by the Board of Directors
before the vote on removal.
3.11
Any member in default in payment of dues for more than 1
year shall be suspended from all privileges of membership,
and if after notice the dues is not paid within a period of 60
days.
3.12
Resignation: Any member may resign their membership by
giving a written notice to the Board of Directors.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Mr. Isaac Bempong ’73
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Chairman
Dr. Joe Brewoo ‘83/85
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President
Mrs. Bella Appiah-Rockson ’77
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Vice President
Dr. Reginald Cann ’79
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Secretary
Dr. William Rockson ’83
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Treasurer
Mr. Benjamin Mensah-Kamassa ’77
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Director
Dr. Augustus Eduafo ‘77/79
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Director
LOCAL ORGANIZERS – 5TH ALUMNI REUNION
Mrs. Bella Appiah-Rockson
Dr. Reginald Cann
Dr. William Rockson
Mrs. Lucy Ankrah
’77
’79
’83
‘86
THANK YOU !!!!!
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ARTICLE III: MEMBERSHIP
3.1
Membership of SAA shall be granted to alumni of Swedru
Secondary School and friends of Swedru Secondary School.
3.2
No person shall be discriminated from membership on the
basis of race, sex, ethnic background, origin, religion or
nationality.
3.2.1
Full membership shall be granted to alumni of Swedru
Secondary School and shall have electoral privileges with the
right to (i) vote (ii) be voted for or (iii) nominate other
members for board membership.
3.2.2
Associate membership shall be granted to friends of Swedru
Secondary School and shall have no electoral privileges.
3.3
Membership dues, will be payable on an annual basis and
will be collected latest by the second quarter of the
association's fiscal year. The Board of Directors shall
propose the dues schedule for approval at the annual general
meeting.
3.4
The payment of dues for current fiscal year shall constitute
membership in good standing in the Association.
Membership in SAA is personal and is not transferable.
3.5
The membership year shall be the same as the fiscal year for
SAA.
3.6
Membership benefits: Members may enjoy favorable
discounts and dispensation on association activities,
programs and events.
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SWESCO SCHOOL ODE
Sing Swedru Boys with heart and soul
Sing Swedru Girls from pole to pole
Stand for the best, move with the first
Dare to do whatever men of fame dare to do
Ghana the Land of freedom
Ghana the Land of justice
Aim at the best, Rank with the first
Strive to unite all Africa firm and true
Semper Cum Optimis
Always with the best, Our solemn motto is
Play the game Boys, Play the game Girls
Win the day with the best and inspire all the rest
Semper Cum Optimis
Our motto is, So we never ever miss
Make a name Boys, Make a name Girls
Earn a fame with the first and win the day with the
best.
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Business Session
4.00PM – 6.00PM
Saturday August 9, 2014
Fundraising Dinner Dance
6.30PM – 12.30AM
Saturday August 9, 2014
PROGRAM
PROGRAM
4.00 PM
Arrival & Networking
4.30PM
Call to Order –
Dr. Joe Brewoo, President
AGENDA:
1. Last Meeting’s Minutes
2. Computer Project
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Dr. Reginald Cann, Secretary
6.00pm
Arrival, Cocktails & Networking
6.30PM
Opening Prayer & School Ode
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Dr. Elijah Paintsil
6.40PM
Opening remarks & Introduction of BOD
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Mrs. Bella Appiah-Rockson,
Vice President
6.45PM
Dinner
8.00PM
Introduction of Guest Speaker
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Dr. Augustus Eduafo
Director of Finance,
8.05PM
“Advancing Education through Information
Technology” by Dr. Samuel E. Quainoo
Prof & Chair, Dept. of Political Science
East Stroudsburg University, PA
8.15PM
APPEAL FOR FUNDS – Dr. Augustus Eduafo
Dr. Elijah Paintsil
Mr. Ben Mensah-Kamassa,
Director of Projects
3. Financial Report & Membership Drive
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Dr. William Rockson, Treasurer
4. Year Groups and Swesco Projects – Open Discussion led
by Dr. Joe Brewoo, President
5. A.O. B
5.30pm
Adjournment
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8:40 – 12.30 PM
DANCE! DANCE!! DANCE!!!!!!!!!!
MC – Dr. Elijah Paintsil
MUSIC – DJ ROCKS
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