BAKOSSI CULTURAL AND DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION (BACDA) FINLAND

Minutes 5

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Saturday JUNE 4th, 2009
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18:00-21:00
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: Havukallionkatu 5B 18 - Vaanta
Meeting HOSTED by / Mr Mejame Divine
Facilitator / Nzobontane Deric
Note taker / Ebah Stanley Enongene
Attendees / 1) Ebah Stanley Enongene
2) Ewane Elvis
3) Nzuobontane Deric
4) Sume Brains Ekundimelong
5) Ntoko Benjamin Esone
6) Achibong Pamela Mesumbe (Sister Pam)
7) Sone Linda
8) Mejame Divine
9) Mbonteh Elvis
10) Sone Sone Collins
11) Metuge Thiery Alima
12)Atabe Nzume Felix
13) Epwene Samuel

Agenda topics

Ø  Opening prayer
Ø  Welcome note by the SG/Refreshment
Ø  Reading of the Previous Minutes
Ø  Adoption of minutes/ Other matter
Major issues of the day.
Ø  Putting in place of the various committees
Ø  Registration of members
Ø  Adoption of a hosting calendar
Ø  Discussions on our meeting and occasional wear
Ø  Discussion on the website
Ø  Closing Remarks by the President
ITEM 1
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Prayers
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The began at 6pm with a run down of the days agenda of the day by Mr Ebah Stanley who also proceeded with an opening prayer calling on the lord Almighty to be present in our midst as we deliberate over important issue concerning our meeting and for his guidance and protection as well as the abundant blessings. He equally asked the Lord to be with our brothers and sisters who were still on their way to the meeting, that they meet us in one piece. This prayer was followed by a word of welcome from the SG who appreciated the efforts and spirit of commitment by each member to make sure the meeting grows from strength to strength, this was also spiced by some supportive words from the chairperson Mr Nzobontane who reiterated the fact that we have set the ball rolling so we have to keep up to expectations.
ITEM 2
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READING, CORRECTION AND ADOPTION OF PREVIOUS MINUTES 4
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Under this section, the previous minutes we read by the SG and on adoption of the minutes, the house unanimously moved the minutes as correct as there were no corrections to be made as concerns omission from the last meeting.
item 3
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Other matters
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·  On other matters, the chairperson emphasized the fact that we need to pay our registration and other dues in order to keep the meeting going. He added, we need these finances to get the association registered and also get the necessary materials we need.
·  Still on other matters, the floor was let open for registration to start and this move was quite motivating as a great number of members got themselves fully and partially registered. This actually showed a great spirit of determination in the members.
·  The house was also presented with a draft of the logo and symbol of the associations intended letterhead which we intend to use for the website. The house lauded the efforts of Mr Thiery Alima for his time and effort put in coming up with that remarkable piece of art.
·  Concerning the Associations suppose uniform, the house agreed that we make some contacts back home to see if we can equally come up with a uniform like those of our mothers and fathers in Sumediang and Mwanengueh, which depicts our origin. It was also accepted that we hand this responsibility to Mr Epie Kenedy as he will be going home to see if he can make some concrete arrangements on behalf of the house.
·  Supplementing the Associations uniform, the President mentioned the fact that for those who are interested to have the traditional men’s sanja and the red hat should give their names so we could equally make some arrangements for them to have them especially for those who belong to the Nhon.
·  We were also delighted to have in our midst one of our elder brother Atabe Felix whom the house greatly welcomed and he appreciated the efforts of all especially the initiators behind the formation of the Association.
·  Concerning the Njaggi, a draw was made and a calendar was set up for those who voluntarily accepted to take part. The list will be published separately.
item 4
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committees
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Based on intended program for the day, it was accepted that committees be set up so as to facilitate and ease the burden of the EXCO. Here Mr Ebah suggested that we form just the website committee which is vital in figuring out how our intended website and blog should be structured because for now it’s the most pressing issue we have at hand, while other committees are form when need be (Ad hoc committees) and be dissolved when their missions have been completed. These ideas were greatly welcomed by all. For the website committee, the following members opted to do the job for the house, Mr Ewane Elvis & Metuge Thierry Alima. On this note, Mr Ewane mentioned that he has created already a framework for a webpage and blog which he intends to present in the next session, this idea was greatly lauded.
ITEM 5 HOSTING CALENDAR
Concerning the hosting calendar, Mr Metuge Thierry Alima who was delegated with
the responsibility, told the house he has come up with a tentative hosting calendar which he promised sending to members via their emails, so that we could get what ever amendments are required.
ITEM 6 REFRESHMENT (ITEM 11)
Item 11 was served later towards the end of the meeting because the meeting started with just a hand full of members who later turned out in their number in the course of the meeting. Mr Mejame Divine the host served the house with a delicious fufu and eru, rice and stew with plenty to drink. The however fellowshipped with gladness in this peace meal and drank to satisfaction. / NEXT MEETING: Saturday 18th july 2009. TIME 5pm PROMPT.
/ ADDRESSS: ADDRESSS: TALONPOJANTIE 19 AS 402 00790 HKI
HOST: Mr Ebah Stanley Enongene
Puhelin: 0505256082

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