March 14, 2009 Meeting Minutes - EVI Monthly Meeting

Minute Written by: Dr. Sunday O. Abraham

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

Chairman’s Opening Remark
The President thanked everyone for finding the time to attend the meeting and asked that the meeting be started.

2009 EVI Scholarship Awards – Posting Ad in Schools.
The 2009 scholarship awards will be extended to four successful applicants (two females and two males). The scholarship awards are open to both secondary school graduated and those already pursuing graduate studies in Nigerian institutions and universities. Effort is underway to ensure that Ads are posted in schools and institutions.

Celebrating Ebiravonya International 5th Anniversary
Celebration of this event may be performed via global video/teleconference and the scholarship award ceremony may be used as an occasion for this celebration as well.

Financing EVI’s 2009 Avtivities
Despite the financial crunches, EVI executive members are confident they will be able to raise the required fund for its activities in 2009. Discussion is on-going on further reinforcing EVI’s base at home and providing a financial backing as well.

Meeting AdjournedThe President thanked all the participants for the good discussion and adjourned the meeting.