Dear Members and friends of INGA,
I have the pleasure to present to you the new Board of Directors known as leadership team. It comprises of former members and new members who bring fresh energy and perspectives in the community. They all bring different talents, experiences, and expertise and will work hand in hand with members of our dear community.
Before I do so, I would like first to thank all members and friends of Inga for the trust and confidence placed in me to lead our great community association for the next two years.
Fellow Congolese and friends, the heavy responsibilities that come with this big community commitment require the support of all in order to advance our association. My vision is to continue promoting our cultural and bringing our people together to strength our community here in our new homeland where we now live and raise our children. Together we are strong and as community we are bound together through times of joy and times of grief.
In fulfilling my commitment, I understand the importance of members’ inputs, thus my leadership team will always be opened for your suggestions and ideas on how we can improve the quality of our community and continue the good work done so far. My gratitude goes to the outgoing leadership team for their work and dedication to this community as well as the local/regional council members for their advice and support.
Dear members and friends of Inga, before presenting to you the new leadership team, I would like first to express my gratitude to those who gave birth to this association, those who worked previously for maintaining the flag of our community, and those who continue to work behind the curtain for the well being for this great community.
Fellow Congolese and friends, I would like now to invite you all to support the new leadership team and work hand in hand to strengthen our community. In doing so, together we can raise awareness of the socio-economic issues facing our country, initiate and implement social support projects to help our people back home. Let the idea of unity that characterize our association be forever fostered to the highest level of the American society and other African communities associations.
In accordance with the prescribed statutory provisions in Article 4, section 1, 2, 3, 4 of our Bylaws, the following board members are in positions next to their names:
Executive Board of Directors Members:
1. Mr. Fidele MUTIMA, Secretary-General
2. Mrs. Annie ZOMBIl, Treasurer (until replacement is found and trained)
3. Mrs. Valy WEBSTER (Maman Mapasa), Director-Women Committee
4. Mr. Jerome SINDANO Director-Social activities/affairs committee
5. Mr. Calvert BALUMBU, Director-Youth integration Committee
6. Ms. Felicite MAVUMBU, Director-Children activities Committee
In addition to the leadership team, the following special projects will be coordinated and run by their coordinators in collaboration with the leadership:
1. Project Manager –Coordinator: Mr. Thierry MUKAZ
2. Grand and fundraising-coordinator: Mr. Joel BULAYA
3. Christmas Tree for Children-Coordinator: Mrs. Brigitte MUDERWHA
4. Special event Coordinator: Hugette OTOKONDA BLE
5. Media Coordinator: Eric ILANGA
6. Website Maintenance: Vacant (a volunteer is needed)
Upon approval by members as stated in INGA Rule 13.5 of our Internal Rules and Regulations, in about 11 days, my committee and I will get on the board and start our new community commitment of two years term.
Thank you to all for your support. Long Live to INGA Association of Congolese and Friends in Northern California. May God bless you all!
Happy Thanksgiving to all!
Mimi Mandiangu, President-elect