Monday, November 30, 2009

Ndip Akem Victor: A VOSA Football legend celebrates Jubilee



As the years slowly pass by, and the younger generation develops to stardom, one fact of life is that  legends are sometimes easily forgotten. But what actually makes a legend is not only the story of his exploits, and heroics but contribution to a cause bigger than himself.

VOSA has been blessed with football stars of national and international recognition. Amongst them are Sinkot Isaac, Ndefi Pius, Tabi Benjamin and Mokoko Joseph. Looking back at the 1990 FIFA world cup Italy, Cameroon became the only side in history to top their group with a negative goal. One of the legends that contributed to this success was a VOSAN – Ndip Akem Victor. Ndip was part of a squad that put Cameroon on the world map, built and unified the nation during a one time opportunity that brought  pride and forever changed history.

It is therefore befitting for friends and VOSANs to join in celebrating a special JUBILEE in honor Cameroon’s hilarious son of the 1990 football squad of the indomitable lions.

This occasion is slated for Saturday, December 12, 2009 at the GPS field –Kumba town. The National executive of VOSA and organizing committee of this event  is calling on VOSANS to make this special rendez vous of Ndip’s lifetime a success.

Immediate contacts:

Tabe Ako Leo (General Coordinator) 79 84 68 68
Etchi Conrad Etchi (Coordinator/Treasurer) 77 61 88 53

Thursday, November 19, 2009

AN ADDRESS BY THE NATIONAL PRESIDENT OF VOSA ON THE OCCASION OF THE 2008 ANNUAL GENERAL ASSEMBLY.


National President of Vocast Old Students Association.
On the occasion of the 2008 annual general assembly of the
Vocast old students association (vosa)
The highly honoured and respected members of vosa;


Distinguished invitees,

Ladies and Gentlemen.

It is my singular pleasure to welcome you all here present in this august General assembly of the Vocast old students association. What a joy, what happiness, to meet once again with all the off springs of Vocational College of Arts Science and Technology Muyuka.

To day is the day to think of our forgotten struggle, a day to thank God for our individual achievement, a day to reflect on our lives, a day to think of our fallen peers.

Let us observe a minute of silence in honour of our fallen peers, like Siben John, Mokoto Njie, and a host of others.

Ladies and Gentlemen: 1968 to 2008 is exactly 40 years since Vocast opened it doors. We are 10 years to the golden jubilee. Forty years of existence is 40 years of success. Several Engineers, administrators, secretaries, law enforcement officer’s technicians and business men are spreaded all over Cameroon and the world. Are we not happy to see ourselves growing?

Distinguish invitees, Ladies and Gentlemen.

The present national exco is two years old in office. Our prime objective has been to create a cycle of interdependence for ourselves and for our children. In this world of today where tribalism, passion, poverty,unemploymen t, misery, corruption,bribery and all other social ills, have destroyed excellence, there would hardly be room for self reliance. We should therefore be grateful to have had our own cycle. We need to work hard to sustain it. After our election in 2006, we drew a road map for the association with emphasis on:-

1) Sensitization of Vosans on the raison d’etre of the association

2) Amendment of the constitution

3) Opening of new chapters

4) Reorganisation and redynamisation of chapters

5) Opening of a website for Vosa

6) Opening of a Bank account for the association

7) Creation of a support fund to assist members in serious needs and guarantee a befitting last respect to those who happen to fall

8) Creation of a support fund to assist the school in the equipment of laboratories and workshops

9) Go into partnership with authorities of Vocast to revive the school through the provision of technical expertise in curriculum design, teaching, equipping and repairing structures.

10) Setting up of a board of directors of the school.

11) Creation of a profit making venture for the economic sustainability of members

12) Guarantee socialization by organizing a general assembly every year.

Objectives numbers 5,7,8,9,10,and 11 have not been attained, given that the proprietor and co, refused any negotiation for partnership .Members are also yet to respond to the support fund .Furthermore the EXCO is still looking for a suitable and easy to control business for a complex group like ours.

We are appealing for suitable proposals from members. However. I would like to encourage members to contact the Yaounde chapter and subscribe for shares in their plantation and pautry business.. So far our roadmap is executed by 50%

In the last AGM of 2007 a budget of -1000000 FRANCS- was projected and only
540825francs- Was realized. At the end, the association was on a deficit of 459175 .Francs . The reserve that was realized from sales of T-Shirts and recoveries of unpaid pledges was used to neutralize the deficit leaving the account nil. The detail statement of account for 2007 AGM. shall be distributed to members. A copy of the statement is also available in the net.

This year we tried to ensure that the Budget for entertainment and advertisement be realistic by ensuring that only registered members who paid the convention levy be taken into consideration. We projected 400.000 FRS for entertainment and miscellaneous. We estimated that proceeds from donations and fund raising through the cake could be of help in deciding on the budget of laboratory and workshop equipments for the school. .

We are therefore appealing to vosans and friends of good will to help the association attain objectives 5,7,8,11, so as to help sustain our school by making it a centre of excellence. As you know any centre of excellence refers to equipments and means . Remember vocast has come to stay. Your material and financial assistance count enormously for the sustainability of both the school and the association. I trust in you because you are all very loyal to our motto and committed to the affairs of VOSA

I will not conclude without thanking. Mr. Eyong Ashu Augustine (Yaounde Chapter President) Mr. Eyong Ako Gabriel national vice president, Pekoh Abraham, Fuh Mathias Musenja Joseph, Endoh Wilfred Pauline Bissong and all the committed VOSANS of the diaspora for their enormous sacrifice to the success of this alma Mata.

I encourage them to continue with the same spirit.

I will equally register my deep appreciation to the Limbe Chapter for their hospitality throughout the preparatory phase of this general assembly. I extend my appreciation to the authorities of Tuborg Night Club and Limbe Chapter for accommodating us.

Long live-Vocast old students association.

Long live-Vocational College of Arts Science and Technology Muyuka.

Long live-The Republic of Cameroon .


God bless you all.

Thursday, November 12, 2009

Learning and Teaching Information Technology Computer Skills: The VOCAST Context.


As the use of information technology increases throughout the universe, the school systems in Cameroon must keep pace. Students and teachers are therefore called upon to use more technical tools in the production of course materials and student projects. Basic skills such as using computers, from the use of email to power point presentation have become a core competency. Studies have shown that the use of computers in every level of education opens a new era of knowledge and offers a tool that has the potential to change existing educational methods. Within some schools in Cameroon, computer technology has become a fundamental part of education and will likely be more so in the future. A fundamental problem today is the effective exploitation of this resource in the educational system by teachers. Educators must be prepared for the use of this technology in classrooms because the role of teacher is now evolving from giving information to facilitator of learning. To achieve this goal, the following three basic needs have to be met by institutions such as VOCAST:


- Teachers must obtain the fundamental concepts, knowledge and skills for applying technology in educational settings. There is an urgent need for purchasing sufficient hardware and software for basic education in schools like VOCAST thus making computer and related technology part of classroom teaching activities. A laboratory to ensure student/teacher access to computers during school hours is a necessity.

- The second need is for in-service training in computer technology. The effectiveness of teachers is a determinant to educational quality. In service training is therefore important to enhance the effectiveness of teachers. Teachers need to receive training which will build their confidence so they can become capable of dealing with the latest technology.

- The final step is training students to become effective users of the internet for research. Students need to learn how to use technology to design, develop, publish and present products. They will hence use technology resources that demonstrate and communicate concepts inside and outside the classroom as they prepare for the real world.

It is therefore imperative for institutions like VOCAST to seize this opportunity by defining and implementing technology skills as a first step in assuring all graduates become proficient information technology users.

Friday, November 6, 2009

A VOSA STRATEGIC PLAN? HAVE YOUR SAY....


A strategic plan for VOSA is a framework for decisions and forward movement toward improvement of the association. It directs the work of both the association and executive as yearly goals are formed for their work, budgets  designed to support the plan, and benchmarks set to provide the ability to monitor progress and assess accountability of those mandated with implementation.

A few key components to be explored are:

1. What is the mission: A good strategic plan is driven by the purpose the assoication serves as reflected in its mission statement. The statement should be succinct and clear and a continuos point of reference in the development of the plan.

2. What is VOSA's vision for the future: An inspired statement about the primary focuses for VOSA as its designs specific implementation of the plan.

3. Objectives with defined goals: who is responsible, start date, mid point review and completion date. Once objectives are set, the program will be developed taking into consideration management/adminstration, finance and accountability.

The question therefore is - does VOSA need a strategic plan for the next 3-5 years? If so, have your say and put forth some ideas.