January 10, 2009 Meeting Minutes-EVI Monthly Meeting

Attendees: Mr. Abraham O. Okomanyi, Mr. Abdullahi Bello, Dr. Joseph Akomodi and Dr. Sunday Okomanyi Abraham.

Chairman’s Opening Remark
The Chairman thanked everyone for attending the meeting and urged that the meeting be started.

2008 Scholarship Awards
The scholarship awards were handed over to the two recipients on November 29, 2008. The event was a very successful one and it marks a major milestone in the history of our association and Ebiraland. EVI executive members are very grateful to Mr. Ishiaka Shuaibu and Mr. Nathaniel Ochu for their effort in coordinating this event. Letters of appreciation are being prepared for these individuals. The ceremony was recorded and has been uploaded on “You Tube”. Earlier e-mail sent by the President provided some instruction on accessing this video. We encourage each of you to watch the video and would like to thank everyone that was in one way or the other involved in this endeavour.

Celebrating EbiraVonyaInternational’s 5th Anniversary
EVI executive members have agreed to carry out this event in Ebiraland. This event will happen later in the year and there is a plan to use the opportunity to launch several programs at home. The programs will include EVI Science Quiz and EVI Annual Soccer Competition. Details of the agenda for the event and programs will be provided as the date draws near.

2009 Scholarship Awards
EVI is planning on advertising for 2009 scholarship awards in so distant future. The ad will be available on our website and at the same time copies of the ad will be sent home for posting across schools in Ebiraland. If you know of a qualifying student(s) do not hesitate to encourage them to submit their applications.

Meeting AdjournedThe Chairman thanked all the participants of the meeting and adjourned the meeting.