The CPS is currently recruiting members of its inaugural Board of Trustees. If you have someone to nominate, please see the requirements below.

Who Can Be A Trustee?

Core Principles

• Cameroonian or non-Cameroonian
• Individual wants to give back to the community
• Wants to see Cameroonians make great strides in all arenas
• Wants to nurture a new class of young and vibrant leaders
• Wants to make a change
• Strong reputation of being sincere, professional and with a great work ethic
• Highly regarded in the community
• Wants to work with others in improving our communities and our country

Composition

• Number of Trustees: 9
• Number of Females: At least three (3)
• Number of Non-Cameroonians: Maximum of two (2)
• Age Distribution:
  • 41 years and over: At least three (4)
  • 31 – 40 years: Three (3)
  • 25 – 30 years: Three (2)

Professional Experience

• Must have one member with legal/law background
• Must have one member from business (preferably a CPA)

Recommended backgrounds but not a MUST to have:

• Ethics/Theology: One (1)
• Engineering/IT: One (1)
• Communication/Journalism (1)
• Philanthropy: One (1)
• Medicine/Healthcare: One (1)

Geography

• Trustees should be from as many US states as possible
• No more than two (2) trustees for one particular state
• Consideration for minority representation (e.g. at least One (1) Trustee to hail from one of the northern provinces in Cameroon.
• No more than two Trustees from the same Cameroon province of origin.

To recommend an individual for consideration as a Trustee, please contact us by sending an email to president@cpsociety.org