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MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION
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Dear Potential Member: On behalf of the Board of Directors of the U.S.-Angola Chamber of Commerce (USACC), it is my pleasure to ac-quaint you with the Chamber and our activities. There is no question that Angola and the United States share im-portant interests, including economic ties and that U.S. and Angolan companies can contribute significantly to the economic development and stability of Angola. Founded twenty five years ago, the USACC is the oldest, and indeed the only, organization devoted exclusively to the promotion of U.S. trade and investment in Angola and Angolan economic development. American firms, as well as leaders in the Angolan private sector, recognize the advantages of being members in the USACC. In addition, we maintain reliable and informative contacts with members of the U.S. and Angolan governments, the international diplomatic community and the non-profit sector. The Chamber offers its members accurate and timely assessments of political and economic developments in the United States and Angola, and schedules special events with senior Angolan officials visiting the United States. President José Eduardo dos Santos, numerous cabinet ministers, and the directors of the state oil and diamond companies have all been our guests. We strongly believe that Angola has the potential to be one of Africa's most prosperous countries, and that condi-tions are favorable for the private sector to be in the forefront of Angola's development and reconstruction. We also believe that the USACC, by concentrating solely on Angola, offers its members a degree of in-depth contacts and expertise not found in any other organization. I hope that you will accept our invitation to join the USACC now so that you may begin benefiting from our unique services. I may be reached at (202) 223-1193 and would welcome the opportunity to discuss the USACC and membership with you at your convenience. Attached is the membership application with additional information on our services and membership.
Additional information may also be found on the USACC’s web page www.us-angola.org. I look forward to working with you in the future.
Sincerely,
Jeannine B. Scott President U.S.- Angola Chamber of Commerce
USA 1100 17th Street, NW
Suite 1000 Washington, DC 20036
Phone: +1-202-857-0789 Fax: +1-202-223-0551
ANGOLA Largo do Pescador, nº 7 Ilha de Luanda, Angola Phone: + 244-222-477-389 Mobile: +244-222-449-214 Fax: + 244-222-449-214
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President: Jeannine B. Scott
U.S. Office Angola Office
Executive Director: Maria Da Cruz Managing Director: Pedro Godinho
Assistant to the President Kenga Ngonda
About the U.S.-Angola Chamber of Commerce
At 25 years old, the U.S.-Angola Chamber of Commerce (USACC) is the oldest and unique organization devoted ex-clusively to promoting U.S. trade and investment in Angola, and Angolan economic development. USACC provides business-oriented services and events for its members, offering a degree of in-depth contacts and expertise on Ango-la, not found in any other organization. Staff:
Our Mission:
The USACC believes that Angola has the potential to be one of Africa's most prosperous countries. The USACC's goal is to put the private sector at the forefront of Angola's development. Trade and investment create jobs and provide many other benefits to the citizens of both Angola and the United States, as well as other participating organizations.
Achieving Our Mission:
To promote trade, investment and Angolan economic development, the USACC assists members to identify and respond to business opportunities; hosts Angolan officials and private sector representatives visiting the United States; supports the development of the Angolan private sector; sponsors trade missions to Angola; represents the views of the private sector to officials in both governments; keeps members informed about changes in laws, regulations, policy and economic conditions; organizes trade and investment seminars in Angola and the United States. The USACC is well-positioned to provide a quick, practical and effective response to the needs of members. In addition, the USACC assists members to obtain visas and document authentications for Angola. Membership:
The Chamber has more than 90 members that reflect a strong, diverse network that includes U.S. and Angolan compa-nies in all sectors as well as non-profit organizations.
For more information visit us on online at www.us-angola.org
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WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP WITH USACC?
Credibility - For over 25 years, the U.S.-Angola Chamber of Commerce has served to represent the views of the private sector to officials in both the U.S. and Angolan governments. The relationships fostered with both governments through the Chamber's advocacy for the development of the Angolan private sector and its longstanding track record, has made it a reliable voice on Angolan business matters. Information - For members, the U.S.-Angola Chamber of Commerce provides up-to-date information on policy and legislative changes affecting the business environment in Angola. Members also have access to Angolan laws translated into English. Quar-terly newsletters and periodic email alerts keep members informed of the latest economic and political developments. Members can also request information on many sectors of the Angolan economy; receive assistance with market research, identifying local partners, and locating legal, clerical and translation support. Networking - Throughout the year, the U.S.- Angola Chamber of Commerce hosts prominent U.S. and Angolan speakers to dis-cuss trade and investment topics, as well as Angola's political situation. These events provide members opportunities to network with peers, government officials and decision-makers. For more information on upcoming Angola working groups, business sym-posiums, trade missions, briefings and luncheons, visit www.us-angola.org/events. Assistance with Consular Affairs Procedures - The U.S.- Angola Chamber of Commerce assists members in consular affairs procedures at the Embassy of Angola in Washington, D.C. and the Consulates in Houston, TX, New York, NY, and Los Angeles, CA. The Chamber offers support with document authentication, visa applications and processing assistance to members requir-ing visas into Angola. The document authentication process is necessary for any official documents to be used in Angola to reg-ister or incorporate a company/organization, file a power of attorney, etc. For more information on document authentication, visit www.us-angola.org/visa. Access to the SonAir Exclusive Chartered Flight, Houston Express - The U.S.-Angola Chamber of Commerce signed a part-nership agreement with the U.S. Africa Energy Association (USAEA) that gives members access to the SonAir private charter service that offers direct regular air flying passengers and cargo between Houston and Luanda three times a week. The private charter service is available ONLY for members of the USAEA and the USACC. The Houston Express is the only flight in the U.S. with direct flight service to Luanda. Representation office in Luanda, Angola - The USACC has a semi-permanent office in Luanda to provide members with better services and up-to-date information on issues of interest to both U.S. and Angolan investors. The Chamber in Angola is repre-sented by Pedro Godinho, President of Prodiaman. Please see page 2 for our contact details in Angola:
Levels of Membership
Corporate Advisory Council Membership In addition to all the benefits that come with becoming a member of the USACC, Corporate Advisory Council Members have: Priority seating for restricted events Publicity in the newsletter and other Chamber materials The ability to arrange meetings with top Angolan government officials and private sector actors Corporate & Non-Profit/Individual Membership Corporate, Non-Profit, and Individual Members receive all the benefits that come with becoming a member of the U.S.-Angola Chamber of Commerce.
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CHAIRMAN’S CIRCLE/ CORPORATE ADVISORY COUNCIL:
OFFICERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS: CHAIR: BANCO ANGOLANO DE INVESTIMENTOS VICE CHAIR: CHEVRON
SECRETARY: BP TREASURER: STANDARD BANK DE ANGOLA
BAKER HUGHES BANCO ANGOLANO DE INVESTIMENTOS (BAI) BANCO PRIVADO ATLANTICO (BPA) BOEING COMPANY BONWS SEGUROS, S.A. BP ANGOLA
CHEVRON EXXON-MOBIL THE DOW CHEMICAL COMPANY SCHLUMBERGER TECHNICAL SERVICES, LDA SONANGOL STANDARD BANK DE ANGOLA
BANCO ANGOLANO DE INVESTIMENTOS (BAI) BANCO BIC BANCO FOMENTO ANGOLA (BFA) BANCO PRIVADO ATLANTICO (BPA) BP ANGOLA CHEVRON THE DOW CHEMICAL COMPANY EXXON-MOBIL
GENERAL ELECTRIC (GE) GOODWORKS INTERNATIONAL LCF & ASSOCIADOS MULTIAFRICA OPERATEC ORGANIZAÇÕES LMF STANDARD BANK DE ANGOLA TGI LDA U.S.-AFRICA ENERGY ASSOCIATION (USAEA)
HONORARY ADVISORY COUNCIL:
DR. GERALD BENDER, Univers i t y of Southern Cal i forn ia; HON. HERMAN COHEN, Co-hen & Woods International, Former Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs; DR. CHESTER CROCKER, Georgetown Univers i t y; Former Assis tant Secretary o f State for African Affairs; HON. DONALD MCHENRY, Georgetown University, Former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations; HON. PAUL J. HARE, Special Envoy to the Angola Peace Process & Former President of the U.S.-Angola Chamber of Commerce; LARRY JULIHN, Samuels Inter-national Associates, Senior Vice President; DANIEL J. MCGARRY, Former Deputy Director of the US-Angola Chamber of Commerce.
HONORARY CHAIR: HON. AGOSTINHO TAVARES DA SILVA NETO, Angolan Ambassador to the United States HON. HELEN LALIME, United States Ambassador to Angola
BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
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Current Members
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1. Corporate Information
Company Name
Address
City Province/State Postal Code
Telephone ( ) Fax ( )
Website
Preference of correspondence
2. Primary Contact
Name Title:
Address
City Province/State Postal Code
Telephone ( ) Fax ( )
Website
Preference of correspondence
3. Invoice Recipient
Name Title:
Address
City Province/State Postal Code
Telephone ( ) Fax ( )
Website
Preference of correspondence
4. Membership Investment
Please circle one of the following:
Non-Profit/ Individual…………………………………………………………………………………………………………. $1000USD.
Corporate………………………………………………………………………………………………………..………………... $3,000USD or $5,000USD.
(A) Companies with less than $5 million in revenues…………………………………………………………... $3000USD.
(B) Companies with more than $5 million in revenues………………………………………………………... $5000USD.
Corporate Advisory Council………………………………………………………………………………………………... $7500USD
Chairman’s Circle..……………………………………………………………………………………………………………. $10,000USD.
The dues for these memberships are the minimum required. Many of the Chamber’s members contribute more. We hope you will also.
Annual remittance for the amount of $ is enclosed. If you prefer to make payment by credit card, please contact our US office.
5. Type of Business Please indicate the nature of your business: .
English Portuguese
Mr. Mrs. Ms. Dr.
English Portuguese
Mr. Mrs. Ms. Dr.
English Portuguese
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6. New Member Questionnaire
Please answer the following, brief questionnaire in order for the Chamber to understand its member’s interest and needs:
(a) What is your company’s interest in Angola and what opportunities do you see for it?
(b) Please describe your experience in Angola to date:
(c) List the areas in which you would like the Chamber to assist your company?
(d) In order to introduce your company to the rest of the Chamber’s membership please submit a brief profile of your
company. The Chamber will place this profile in a directory, which will then be distributed to the membership.
Signed
Date
Any personal information provided on this attached form will be used by the U.S.-Angola Chamber of Commerce, as set out in our Privacy Policy, to conduct the transaction indicated on this form. Please consult the Chamber’s Privacy Policy, available on-line at www.us-angola.org or email us at
Thank you for filling out this form. Please email it to the Chamber representative nearest to you.
USA 1100 17th Street, NW
Suite 1000 Washington, DC 20036
Phone: +1-202-857-0789 Fax: +1-202-223-0551
ANGOLA Largo do Pescador, nº 7 Ilha de Luanda, Angola Phone: + 244-222-477-389 Mobile: +244-222-449-214 Fax: + 244-222-449-214
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CONTACTS
Luanda, Angola Office Largo do Pescador, nº 7 I lha de Luanda, Angola
Phone: + 244-222-477-389 Mobi le: +244-222-449-214
Fax: + 244 -222-449-214
Pedro Godinho— Executive Director in Luanda: [email protected] | (+244) 923 415 560 | (+244) 923 314 371
Joe l Costa
Maria Tavares [email protected]
Washington, D.C. Office 1100 17th Stree t , NW Suite 1000
Wash ington, DC 20036 Phone: +1 -202-857-0789
Fax: +1-202-223-0551 contactus@us-ango la .org
Jeannine B. Scott — USACC President jbscot [email protected]
Maria Da Cruz — Execut ive Director in Washington, D.C.
(+1) 202 223 0540 [email protected]
Kenga Benghy Ngonda — Assistant of the President
(+1) 202 857 0789 [email protected]
Paulo C. Bandua