About GotabMN
Gotab Minnesota (GotabMN) is an independent Chapter of Gotabgaa International and is a nonprofit organization incorporated in the State of Minnesota; founded by its members to unite, educate and empower its members and the community at large. The Kenya community of Minnesota and the immediate States (South Dakota and Wisconsin) are organized under the organization.
Our Mission
GotabMN is committed to be an active social organization that supports linking together of Kalenjin Community in Minnesota, promoting continuity of our culture while supporting integration into the vast American community and culture. We are committed to promote good citizenship, advancement in education, health, economic empowerment, upholding family values, and spiritual support.
Our Vision
GotabMN will be strong organization that will serve the immigrant Kalenjin Community for many generations.
Our Objectives
Integrity: GotabMN will serve all members with integrity. All members are valuable members of GotabMN
Openness: GotabMN will practice openness and all members have rights to know of GotabMN functions and operations
Service to all: GotabMN will serve all members of GotabMN equally
Commitment: GotabMN commits to provide valid and timely services to members at the scope of the organization’s ability.
Executive Leadership
All registered members of GotabMN form the body of GotabMN
under an elected Executive Leadership
JOHANNA BETT
President
SAMMY YATOR
Vice President
Pr. PHILIP NYALILEI
Spiritual Liaison
VICKY CHEPKORIR
GI Coordinator
AGNES MABWAI
Treasurer
HAWA NG’ETICH
Organizing Secretary
DISMUS KEMBOI
Secretary General
Organization Leadership Structure
Geographic organization
GotabMN is non-profit organization that draws members who live and have physical address within The State of Minnesota, USA.
GotabMN is organized into zones
South Zone – Active
Northland Zone – Active
Central/Midland Zone- Active
East/Woodbery Zone – Active (to be formally organized)
Mankato Zone- Active (to be formally organized)
Marshal Zone- to be formally organized
Duluth Zone – to be formally organized
GotabMN is non-profit organization that operates on voluntary basis. The leadership and organizational structure are created by members and the offices are held voluntarily.
Executive Leadership
GotabMN Executive Leadership (elective): President, Vice President, Secretary General, Treasurer, Organizing Secretary and the GotabGaa Coordinator.
Assistants to above (non-elective)
Assistant Secretary general
Assistant Treasurers -2
Assistant Organizing secretaries; 1. Sports 2.Events and celebrations
GotabMN Departmental Leadership
Presidential
Secretariat
Spiritual and support department
Sports Department
Events activities, Culture, and department
Youth and Children Department
Education and Professional departments
Investment and economic empowerment departments
Departmental Leadership
PRESIDENTIAL
Zach Kuragt – Chair
Joan Misoi – VP
Silas Kosgei – Northland
Charles Chesumbai – South
Johanna Bett – Central
Timon Ribai – Mankato (provisional)
SECRETARIAT
Felix Limo – Chair
Kimutai Yator – Assistant Secretary
SPIRITUAL & SUPPORT DEPARTMENT
Stephen Maru – Chair
Odiah Amai
Elisha Langat
Johanna Bett
SPORTS DEPARTMENT
Phil Koech – Chair
Esly Kania
EVENTS, ACTIVITIES & CULTURE DEPARTMENT
Hellen Cheruiyot – Chair
Viola Yator
Phil Koech
YOUTH & CHILDREN DEPARTMENT
Titus Rotich – Chair
Members – TBD
EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL DEPARTMENTS
Dr. Hellen Boit – Chair
Members – TBD
LIAISON & PUBLIC RELATIONS DEPARTMENT
Joan Misoi – Chair
Zack Kurgat
Johanna Bett
INVESTMENT & ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT DEPARTMENT
Jimmy Koech – Chair
Japhter Lagat – Assistant Treasurer
Salome Koosgei – Assistant Treasurer
Joshua Ngetich
Tilyet Benevolence Fund
As a community, we always come together to support each other during challenging times particularly during times of bereavement. Tilyet BF exists to ensure that whether one has few or many friends, or is new in town or has been a long-term resident of Minnesota, we, as a community will be there for each other. We encourage our members to sign up and become members of Tilyet BF.
GotabMN Linked Organizations
Gotabgaa International Incorporated
GotabMN is an independent chapter of GotabGaa International.
Kenyan & African Community in Minnesota.
GotabMN recognizes active Kenyan and African community organizations in Minnesota and pursues collaborations and encourages working together on several programs with these communities
American Community Organizations
GotabMN recognizes active Local Community organizations in Minnesota and pursues collaborations in areas and programs that prioritize building, empowering and uplifting the local community
United States of America Government(s)
GotabMN recognizes and is subject to Federal, State, and Local governments under which GotabMN is under its jurisdiction. GotabMN shall positively collaborate with the governments in upholding values, laws, and activities that promote good citizenship.
Kenyan Government(s)
We recognize that GotabMN members have ancestral links and direct linkages with The Government of Kenya. GotabMN recognizes the Government of Kenya and shall uphold values that supports the laws of Kenya and promote good citizenship while in diaspora and in Kenya.
Institutions and other Organizations:
GotabMN recognize legally established institutions and organizations and shall work with the organizations to promote positive links with the organizations. GotabMN members have deep links with Institutions of learnings, financial institutions, Governmental and non-governmental institutions, religious organizations, individual and organized business companies, and cultural organizations.