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Join us for AKPA 2011 Dinner and Dance as we celebrate a wonderful year of community action and award the 9th Dr. Njeri Karangu Thuo Scholarship to a deserving Kenyan student in Georgia.
Where: Atrium Auburn Ave, 236 Auburn Ave Atlanta, GA 30303.
When: Dec 3rd. 2011 7PM-1AM
Dress Code: Dress to impress.. no jeans/ tee-shirts/sneakers.
All are welcome: To purchase your ticket select this link:http://akpa.eventbrite.com Be prompt.
AKPA Scholarship finalists for 2011 are:
Easter Warui
B.S Psychology/Applied Statistics and Data Analysis minor antic. 2011
Kennesaw State University - Kennesaw, GA
Daniel Kithuka
Bachelor in Mechatronics -(Computer Science/ Mechanical
Engineering and Electrical Engineering) 2012
Southern Polytechnic University
Peninah Nyokabi
Bachelor of Business Administration (Accounting & Finance)- 2013
Georgia State University - Atlanta, GA
Join us and vote for your finalist...........
All funds for our events go toward AKPA Scholarship Fund and member activities.
AKPA 2011 Dinner & Dance
AKPA's mission is to promote the well being, advancement and wealth of its members in both Atlanta and Kenya through the mobilization of resources and talents available locally, nationally, and internationally. In line with our mission statement we would like to invite you to ….Come join us and enjoy a highlight event as we promote a host of Africans in what they do best...
What to expect...
Appetizer by Beatrice Mangure and a team of students she is helping mentor; A coastal flavored meal by Elizabeth Ajwang who plans to open her very own restaurant with African tastes assisted by Beatrice Karobia a scrumptious desert maker.
Decorations by Penny Macharia skilled artisan.
Keynote Speaker: Mr. Olu Tony Imoukhuede - President, Pan African American Chamber of Commerce
" Leverage our Networks and Skills to attain a state of happiness "
Live Dinner Music from 60's, 70's, 80's and 90's. by "Elias the Saxaphonist"
Live entertainment---- coming soon.
DJ SAM will close out the evening to tunes from across the world for all ages... Be there!!!!
Tickets on sale now!!! http://akpa.eventbrite.com/
Venue: The Atrium on Sweet Auburn
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