PRESIDENT'S NEW YEAR (2013) MESSAGE

Novi Nutsuwo, Novi Nyonuwo, Tsitsiawo kple Deviwokata……Medo Feyeye na mi.

By the Mercy of the Almighty God, we have gone through the year 2012. During the year 2012 some TACONA members (or their families and friends) had serious medical problems and in some cases had to undergo operations. Thank God everything went well with them. But even though all TACONA members made it through the year 2012, the same cannot be said about some of their family members. They departed this world. May their Souls rest with the Lord!

The year 2012 on the whole might not be described by all members as very good year. The economic tides were rough and challenging; the job market was almost stagnant. But in the face of all these difficulties theLord did not abandon us. We prevailed and for that we are extremely grateful.

How did TACONA do in the year 2012? TACONA saw a positive growth both in terms of membership and our balance at the Bank. TACONA had an amazing Get-Together Party and TACONA members had a successful review of the Constitution. Based on the aforementioned it can be said that TACONA is slowly but steadily moving in the right direction. One day and with the help of God, TACONA will be a household name. That is my dream.

TACONA will grow faster and bigger if our sisters and brothers who are still sitting on the fence can come down and join us. There could be many reasons why those that are qualified to be members are still not registered. Some might say they don’t have the time. This may not be a valid excuse. Think about the hours spent on favorite TV shows and games EVERY WEEK. TACONA telephone conference on the other hand happens only once a MONTH so if they have the will, they can make up time. “No money to pay monthly dues” some might say. To them I say they don’t need money to have good ideas. TACONA needs ideas. Come and share your ideas with us. A single bright idea can change the course of things both for TACONA as an Association and TAVIEFE as a whole. And to those who are avoiding TACONA because of personal conflicts, I urge them to put their differences aside and focus on the love they have for TAVIEFE. The love they have for TAVIEFE should be big enough to overshadow petty personal differences. I encourage all members to continue sharing the news about TACONA with as many people as they can.

In closing let me say this……It takes more than a President to run an organization and TACONA is not an exception. TACONA is not making progress because I am the President. No. I am privileged to have competent Executive members. I am greatly indebted to them for the good performance of their duties. Beside the Executive members, there is the support group of individuals that I normally refer to as “behind the scene”contributors. These are some dedicated individuals who not only offer expert advice to the Executives on certain issues but also run errands for TACONA. I am also aware of some supportive spouses who indirectly assist TACONA in various ways through their partners. I appreciate your help and I say thank you.

Last but not the least, I salute all members of TACONA. Thanks fo your dedication and Love for TACONA. I am proud to belong to your family……TACONA family. May the Lord shower His blessings upon us all during the year 2013 and beyond!

Long Live TACONA!!!

Komla Amenu

President, TACONA