- Opening prayer
- A welcome speech by the National President
- A word from the Douala Chapter President
- Reading of the Previous minutes
- Adoption of Minutes
- Matters arising from minutes
- Preparation towards 2010 National Convention
- Finances
- Other Matters
- Closing remarsk by the National President
- Refreshment
The National President presented a welcome speech to the VOSANS who attended the meeting and thanked them especially the chapter Presidents of Muyuka, Limbe and Tiko/Mutengene. The last minutes were read and adopted by Fuh Mathias and Endoh Wilfred. Mr. Endoh Wilfred asked about the programme of the National Executive's visit to some chapters this year, and it was explained that almost all the chapters that were programmed have been visited.
It was generally agreed again that Mr. Fuh Mathias, Musoro Humphrey Teche, Endoh Wilfred and Mosenger Joseph should go and meet the VOCAST administration and discuss partnership between VOSANS and VOCAST College, looking at investment, equipment and expertise.
Projects for 2010 National convention, it was agreed that we supply the school with at least twenty computers; some will be used by students and the rest to open a cyber cafe in the school campus to help generate funds. This project was estimated at a cost of 5,000, 000 frs CFA including components to install the computers and internet terminals.
The National convention budget was estimated at 3,000,000 frs CFA as follows:
- Lodging of some members and guest
- Feeding
- Renting of a good hall
- Printing of banners
- Radio and Television Publicity
- Filming the occassion and renting a stand by vehicle
SOURCES OF INCOME:
It was agreed that each VOSAN at home should contribute at least 5,000 frs with a projected income of 500,000 frs from 100 members. Donations from appeal letters and VOSANS in the diaspora is estimated at 2,500,000 frs.
SOURCES OF COMPUTERS:
It was also agreed, each VOSAN will pay 5,000frs for the convention and 5,000frs for the project. VOSANS of goodwill are enccouraged to act personally as well as chapters such as Limbe, Buea, Douala, Yaounde, Muyuka, Tiko/Mutengene and Penda Boko are encouraged to donate some computers. To further raise funds, T-shirts will be printed for the last time during the 2010 convention and in future, we will look for another method of dressing.
Another calendar was created for the executive to visit some chapters and sensitize as follows: Dschang/Bafoussam, Bamenda, Ekondo Titi, Kumba and Yaounde. A delegation of at least five members of the executive to include the President, Vice, Secretary General, Financial Secretary and Treasurer were assigned. To cover the cost of the chapter visits, a budget of 500,000 frs was adopted with chapters being asked to pay at least 25,000 frs including 10,000frs from last year. VOSANS of goodwill at home and abroad are encouraged to support the executives go closer to its members. The National Executive is willing to work, but faces the problem of limited finances.
CHAPTER REPORTS:
Limbe President Eboue Enongene said they meet twice a month, their constitution has been drawn and their njangi comes up to 65,000 frs. Meetings are chaired by different members in each sitting. He thanked the executives for their concern in the death ceremony of KAMU Gabriel's mother. On this note, the executive declared that any formal member, home or abroad should pay their dues as soon as possible, the chapter now has an account with the Sonara credit union.
Muyuka President Teche Mosoro said, when the executive visited them, they were only four in number but their njangi has raised them to six members. After the Vice President visited and conducted an emergency meeting, their membership increased to fifteen. They also have a monthly Njangi of 5,000frs - 10,000frs per member.
Tiko/Mutengene President Fuh Mathias thanked the Vice National President for coming around and encouraging some of his members and that their meeting failed because he was bereaved.
Douala President Njivat Yari said Douala is doing fine and you will see it in the 2010 convention. They meet every third Saturday of the month at 3:30 PM and have a membership of 25 active members.
Buea National President said they gather every second Wednesday at 5:00 Pm in Ewosi and have about 15 active members and a small njangi.
In acknowledging the benevolence offered by a computer school operating in Limbe, the National President on behalf of his executive members thanked the moderator of VOSAWORLD - Mr. Etta Simon for his good will gesture offering scholarships to some five VOSANS who are unemployed to train them into the job market, it is only God who can pay back.
The following members attended the meeting:
- Douala Chapter: Pekoh Abraham, Eyong Ako Gabriel, Njivat Yari and Baiye Franka.
- Limbe Chapter: Eboue Enongene, Kamu Gabriel, Akeme Gabriel, Njivat Celine and Ekoko Esther.
- Muyuka: Teche Musoro and Endoh Wilfred
- Buea: Ngwa Raymond
- Mutengene: Fuh Mathias
In conclusion, the National President thanked the members who came but blamed the Douala chapter for not responding on time. He also said, we should go back to our various chapters and encourage members to contribute generously towards the aforementioned projects. The meeting ended about 2:00 pm.
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