FOS(Sikinga) Meeting: 30th December 2008 - Sikinga Church
PRAYER:
The chairman called the meeting to order and requested madam Restituta Okumu to open the meeting with a prayer. She did so most humbly at 11.00am.
PREVIOUS MINUTES:
The secretary read the previous minutes to the members present. He then proposed that minutes be adopted for discussion and subsequent approval. They were finally approved after being seconded by Mr. Daniel Sifumbi.
MATTERS ARISING:
A member Mr. Justus Wesonga wanted to know if the new proposals had been fully adopted for sponsorship. The administrator in response told the meeting that their fate depended on the funds we get from our sponsors in the UK. If we get sufficient cash then their sponsorship will be guaranteed.
1ST TERM FEES (2009):
Members were happy to learn that 1st term fees was available and would be ready when the schools open. It was agreed that the five students in form 4 should be given two thirds of their total fees when the schools open to enable them settle in school and concentrate on their studies.
INCOME GENERATING PROJECTS:
The committee after a lengthy discussion came to a conclusion that it was necessary to as well support the affected families through initiation of income generating projects. This was because the families living with these orphans are so poor that they cannot afford necessities besides their school fees being catered for. They settled on Dairy Farming as the most viable project with hope that it will be approved by FOS UK Committee.
NEWS FROM UK:
Milton (the administrator) informed members that the committee in Britain had worked hard and managed to create a Friends of Sikinga website so as to boost money raising. He explained to members on how they can pop into a cyber café and access the site.
AOB:
Members collectively appreciated the assistance and noted that it was a matter of sacrifice for our friends in Britain to donate funds to assist our poor children in Kenya. They wished them all good health and a happy new year 2009.
There being no other matter for discussion, the meeting ended at 1.05pm
