Grand Gedeans Go To The Poll: Dcember 22nd

[Kirkpatrick Weah]

                                                         Please forward to all Grand Gedeans in Minnesota.

 

 

Office of the Election Commission

Grand Gedeh County Association in the Americas, Minnesota Chapter

3300 County Road 10, Ste 303 Brooklyn Center, MN 55429 Tel: 763-355-5600

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Press Release

Brooklyn Center, MN December 16, 2013

 

Grand Gedeans in Minnesota go to the poll to elect Board members of GGAA-MN Chapter on Sunday December 8, 2013 ( Liberian Weekend off). Hundreds are expected to turn out for the first time in the history of the organization. Unlike previous elections, Grand Gedeans are nowadays sensitive to electing people that will not live up to the expectation of GGAA-MN Chapter in providing services to the most needy citizens of the county in the diaspora, Grand Gedeh County/Liberia, etc.

The deadline was extended for all candidates for what the Chairman calls " flexibility for unity." Earlier, the Chairman told Grand Gedeans that he was going to allow elections up to the election date. "I have to maintain my promise to the membership of GGAA-MN Chapter." Weah said.

 

Those who hope to bring a change on the Board when elected are the below certified candidates:

 

1.    Ms. Vivian Wright

2.    Ms. Oretha Quaye-Caward

3.    Marcus Koolor Johnson

4.    Ralph Smith

5.    Jerome Pour

6.    Milton Kyne

7.    Taryon Nyonon

8.    Randy Kaydea

9.     Washington Tom Taye

10.   Jenkins Arthur Zelee

11.  Pierre Collins (Treasurer position)

 

A one and half hours debate among candidates will focus on but not limited to:

 

1.    The Fiduciary Duties of the Board V The Role of the Executive Committee;

2.    Social services to Grand Gedeans living in Minnesota;

3.    Youth and Elders’ Projects/Programs;

4.    Community Outreach/Networking;

5.    Health and education : The Plight of Grand Gedeans back home;

6.    Unity, Peace and Development and Fundraising;

7.    Putu Iron Ore Mining Company (PIOM): What is there for Grand Gedeh/SE Liberians?

 

The debate starts at 3:45 p.m.- 5:15 p.m. Candidates coming late will not be allowed to participate.

Voters are required to pay $5.00 on or during the time of voting on December 8, 2013. Registration of candidates is closed.

 

Kirkpatrick Weah

Chair, Election Commission

Former Chair, GGAA- MN/Iowa Constitution Committee