History of Rotary Club of Accra West
Our Inception
The Rotary Club of Accra West was admitted to membership of Rotary International on February 5th, 1969. Unlike most new Rotary Clubs, Accra West began significantly with nearly half of its founding membership comprising experienced Rotarians.
Originally dubbed a "Miniature United Nations" due to having 18 expatriate members out of 22 charter members, the club evolved over time, registering a majority of Ghanaian members by 1976.
Milestones & Historical Timeline
At the first West African Rotary Convention in Accra, RI Vice President Steve O'Halloran recommended releasing part of Accra Club's territory to form a new club due to its large membership of 200.
Rotary Club of Accra officially released territory for the new club to be formed.
The Board of Rotary International officially approved the territorial limits of the Accra Club.
Standard Club Constitution was approved with territorial limits defined west of Nsawam Road through Liberty Avenue and Lutterodt Street straight to the sea.
Election of first officers took place. Rot. Dr. J. K. M. Quartey was elected Charter President. Meetings set for Wednesdays at Kob Lodge, Ring Road.
Application forwarded to Administrative Adviser Rot. Joe Richards (Rotary Club of Monrovia) for onward transmission to R.I.
Official Admission: The Rotary Club of Accra-West was officially admitted to membership of Rotary International.
Rotary International President Kiyoshi Togasaki personally congratulated each of the charter members of the club.
Rotary Club of Accra presented the official Charter to Rotary Club of Accra West at the Bukom Night Club of the Continental Hotel, Accra.
First Elected Officers (13th Jan 1969)
- President: J. K. M. Quartey
- Vice President: R. G. Price
- Secretary: A. B. McAuslane
- Treasurer: R. W. Hill
- Directors: A. Baba-Alargi, K. J. Khubchandani, B. L. Moseley, E. D. Kom
- Sgt-At-Arms: W. Smith
10 Founding Rotarians from Accra Club
- Rot. A. Babah-Alargi
- Rot. R. W. Hill
- Rot. G. T. Inwood
- Rot. K. J. Khubchandani
- Rot. Dr. W. N. Laing
- Rot. A. B. McAuslane
- Rot. B. L. Moseley
- Rot. R. G. Price
- Rot. Dr. J. K. M. Quartey
- Rot. W. Smith
Charter Members: Rotary Club of Accra-West
There were twenty-two (22) Charter Members of the Rotary Club of Accra-West.
| No. | Name | Classification | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | J.N.K Quartey | Surgery | Charter President |
| 2. | A.B Mc Auslane | Insurance | Charter Secretary |
| 3. | G Ayai-Ayitey | Accountancy | |
| 4. | A Babah-Alargi | Structural Engineering | |
| 5. | P.L Bateson | Store Management | |
| 6. | R. Carvello | Vehicle Sales | |
| 7. | P.F Crothall | Consular Representation | |
| 8. | R. Dominic | Air Transportation | |
| 9. | A. Fix | Gas Distribution | |
| 10. | H. Goodbarne | General Merchandise Distribution | |
| 11. | R.W Hill | General Merchandise Distribution | |
| 12. | G.T Imwood | Printing | |
| 13. | E. Erwin | Engineering | |
| 14. | K.J Khubchandani | Rubber Plantation | |
| 15. | E.D Kom | Legal Practice | |
| 16. | H.G Kremser | Diplomacy | |
| 17. | W.N Laing | Pathology | |
| 18. | A.D Moore | Civil Engineering | |
| 19. | B.L Mosley | Construction | |
| 20. | R.G Price | Building Materials Distribution | |
| 21. | W. Smith | Electrical Contracting | Sgt-at-Arms |
| 22. | C.N Weatherburn | Hardware Distribution |