EVI Monthly Meeting-Minutes of the meeting November 9, 2006.

Posted By: Dr. Joseph Ozigis Akomodi
Written By: Dr. Sunday Abraham Okomanyi


November 9, 2006 Meeting Minutes
EVI Monthly Meeting


Attendees: Mr. Mathew Raji, Mr.Boyi Jimoh, Dr. Yakubu Ochetengwu, Dr. Joseph Akomodi, Madam Miriam Ikunaiye and Dr. Sunday Okomanyi Abraham.

President’s Opening Speech
The president thanked everyone for finding the time to attend the meeting. The president introduced a new member, Madam Miriam Ikunaiye, a journalist and who is strongly involved in a non-profit project geared toward rendering a variety of assistance in Africa.

The president also informed the participants of the meeting that a baby girl has been born into the family of Dr. Thelma and Dr. Stephen. The president asks everyone to send a congratulatory message to this family. Madam Miriam Ikunaiye will be traveling across West Africa to promote virtual incubator network and she promises to get in touch with some of the home-based members for acquaintance.

Highlights of the October 2006 meeting minutes
The main item of discussion during the October meeting was about the $2000 sent home as an aid to the victims of the Ihima crisis. As per Dr. Ochetengwu, the home-based members were planning on raising additional 100,000 naira.

The other item discussed was dues and donations.


Update from Home-based Members on Providing Aid to Victims?

According to Dr. Ochetengwu, the home-based members met with the OHI of Okehi LGA to discuss about the means of providing the victims with food stuff and clothing. The OHI was very excited about this mission. The home-based members have been able to raise 80,000 naira thus far in addition to the $2000. The distribution of food stuff and clothing will tentatively take place on December 26-27, 2006. The event will be videoed and pictures will be taken.


Dues and Donations
The president informed the participants that dues and donations can now be paid through the website directly. The General Secretary some people have already made use of direct payment through the website and that several others plan to pay soon. Regarding collecting dues from the Europe, specifically Germany, Mr. Raji Mathew informed us that the collection of dues and donation will be central in their discussion in the upcoming regional meeting. The president clarified to Dr. Yakubu Ochetengwu that each region will maintain their own account for donations received but every member is obliged to contribute dues to the central account.


NEXT AGM IN MARYLAND, USA

The President reminds everyone that the next AGM will take place in Maryland, USA in April during the Easter holiday. Invitation will be sent to everyone sometimes in January 2007. Each region is advised to start raising money to send at least one person to this meeting. There is a huge community of Anebira in Maryland and so, a good turn out is expected. The help of Madam Miriam Ikunaiye will be sought in rallying the Anebira in Maryland.

New Executive Position

The President nominated Madam Miriam Ikunaiye as Public Relation Officer and Grant Writing Committee Chair and this nomination has passed the approval process.

Other


1) The president advises everyone to register as a member of EVI through the EVI’s website (www. ebiravonyainenrational.org). We intend to conduct most of our activities through the website but first a complete list of members on the website is required. While registering, please ensure that you provide your photograph.

2) All the participants commented on the good work performed by Abraham Okomanyi on the website.


Next Monthly Meeting
Our next meeting will be in January next year.

Meeting Adjourned
The president adjourned the meeting.


President’s Suggestion After the Adjournment of the Meeting

The President also would like EVI to offer financial assistance to Ebiraview to pay for their website for a year. As there is no objection from the executive members, EVI will carry on with providing the necessary assistance to Ebiraview.