Minutes 2 August 2008

MUKUMU GIRLS ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

Minutes of the meeting held on 2nd August 2008 at Impala Club, Ngong Road

Present Absent With Apologies
Name

Julie Mandu 1. Reggy Tendwa
Enid Busolo 2. Odilia Mwani
Linda N. Makokha 3. Julie Luseno
Irma Sakwa 4. Roselyn Mudambo
Clare Opiyo 5. Dr. Mary Amuyunzu-Nyamongo
Esther Enane 6. Catherine Njehia
Dr. Praxy Okutoyi 7. Jacque Mainye
Joyce Isiaho 8. Pharis Moenga
Millie Achieng 9. Noelstella Sungu
Hellen Wasilwa 10. Juliet Onyango
Maureen Busolo 11. Grace Mngola
Dr. Jacinta Wasike 12. Hedwig Mandu
Angeline Wambanda – Mukabi 13. Hedwig Nafula
Esther Amuyunzu 14. Prisca Ofuyo
Susan Otieno 15. Jennifer Ashihundu
Nancy Mukabi Ngugi 16. Nilla Mutheu
Grace Katasi 17. Evelyn Mulama
Lily Kitala 18. Grace Mudola
Frida Were 19. Caro Mumasaba
Roselyn Korongo 20. Linet Lwangu
Sabenzia Nabalayo 21. Sylvia Mulindi
Emily Lugano
Edith Ayieko


AGENDA
Introduction
Cards Distribution
Launch Programme
Any other reports
Any Other Business

Minute 1 – Word of welcome and introductions
The meeting started with a word of prayer from Enid followed by a word of welcome from Julie who chaired the meeting.





Minute 2 – Matters arising from the previous minutes

Cards Distribution
Julie updated the members that a total of 200 cards had been printed and as at this meeting, 97 of the Kshs. 2,000 denomination had been distributed via old girls and also the cards for the VIPs of Wetern Kenya had been distributed via Jennifer Ashihundu. These were accompanied by official invitation letters

Minute 3 – Reports
Entertainment
· Sukuti is still confirmed at Kshs. 9,000.00
· Station Japan – Kshs. 30,000
· Kayamba Fiesta – Kshs. 30,000
· A decision to be made by 16th August 2008 and the artists must be briefed on what will be expected from them so that they deliver their money’s worth.
· The Entertainment committee was asked to liaise with Karen Mutubi on the MC by the next meeting.
· Possible MC’s include Fred Obachi Machoka, Hilary Itela, Dan Ndambuki. Follow up needed and Karen to provide her contacts also.

Publicity Committee
· Present members congratulated Karen Ayuma for her efforts in publicizing the alumni.
· Need for memoirs to be worked on seriously as this has been pending.
· Betty Dindi of Nation to be contacted and Enid to work with Elizabeth Omollo of Royal Media to publicize the same. Modalities for Radio Africa being worked out.
· The committee would organize for interviews with a few people in the days leading to the launch and Enid and Nancy were asked to represent the alumni on Mulembe FM.

Catering Committee
· Panafric already booked but the committee must pay for atleast 100 people before the launch day.
· The committee was requested to reduce the desserts so that the cost comes down.

Strategy Committee
· Apologized for not being ready with the report but will have a draft in the next meeting.
· They also asked that we consider getting a professional to assist in coming up with a good document.

Minute 4 - Programme for the day
6.30 p.m. Arrival and registration – One register will be for old girls only to capture their contacts

Welcome by the Chairperson – Dr. Mary Amuyunzu – Nyamongo
Word of Prayer

Opening Remarks – Where we have come from and where we want to go Dr. Mary Amuyunzu Nyamongo

One old girl to address the gathering

Introduction of past headteachers, Board of Governors and PTA
Mrs. Ebby Kavai

Entertainment

Mrs. Kavai invites Sr. Rita to address the gathering

Address by Sr. Rita

Fashion Show – Evolution of school uniform

Documentary of the status of the school

Address by Mrs. Kavai

Dr. Amuyunzu invites the Chief Guest to address the gathering

Cutting of commemoration cake – Praxy to take lead

Welcome dance and entertainment to continue


Minute 5 - Any Other Business
1. All old girls were asked to commit themselves to distributing the cards and collecting the funds before the next meeting.
2. A message needs to reach Mrs. Kavai to commit to improving the standards of the school.
3. Enid to ask the Principal to provide statistical data of examination results over the years and this needs to appear in the presentation.
4. The Guest of Honour speech to be handled by a small group of people who would meet at Helen Wasilwa’s office on Monday, NSSF, Block C 3rd Floor.
5. The organizing secretary gave a brief of how the activities leading to the formation of the alumni have evolved upto the present moment.
6. There is still a great need for mobilization and all girls should take the initiative.
7. More VIP cards were printed and given to various old girls for distribution.

There being no other business, the meeting ended with a prayer from Enid and adjourned until 9th August 2008 at the same venue from 2.30 p.m.