On 12
th October 2018, The
American Women’s Club (AWC) hosted a
Texas Night BBQ, which turned out to be both entertaining and time well-spent.
AWC
Founded in the 1960s by American women living in Lagos,
AWC is a philanthropic organization which gives back to the immediate environment, most especially to underprivileged children living in the Lagos metropolis. The organization has, over the years, given scholarships to thousands of individuals excelling in their fields.
Texas Night BBQ
Hosted at the GQ Lagos Courtyard, the riveting night began with a welcome address by Sarah Boulos, the president of AWC.
In attendance were key members of the organization:
- 1st VP – Bola Fashola
- 2nd VP – Ozo Adeyeye
- 3rd VP – Frances Duke-Matthews
- Treasurer: Angie Elliott
- Assistant Treasurer: Adenike Mbulu
- Secretary – LeAnn Grimm
- Social Programs Director: Christiana Atabansi
- Communications Director: Anwulika Oputa
- Membership Director: Lola Ogunseye
- Assistant Membership Director: Beth Cook
- Scholarship Chair: Margaret Anyigbo
- Charity Chair: Janet Adetu
- American Business Council Synergy and Corporate Donations Chair: Ejieke Maduka Ezeadiugwu
- Small World Chair – Sherrine Boseman-Rives
- Women’s Development Program Chair: Patrenia Werts Onuoha
Compered by Connect Nigeria’s Williams Uzomba, the night was off to a splendid start with lots of food – ribs, burgers and hotdogs – good ol’ American country music and dancing, and ample time to mingle and network.
A raffle draw saw attendees win delightful prices like an HP Printer, a spa date, executive training with
JSK Etiquette and so many others. Looking forward to next year’s and other AWC events.
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This article was first published on 6th November 2018
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