Allen Goanue……Tel", "609-033-0491", "", "", "", ""
"Annie Dennis……267-257-7112", "", "", "", "", ""
"Alex Gandah"......763-670-1296
"Henry Gaypea"......612-206-5387
"Dr. Railey Gompa…..716-390-4269", "", "", "", "", ""
"Annie Saye…………267-334-4033", "", "", "", "", ""
"Allen Gaywer--------267-593-8371", "", "", "", "", ""
"zarwolo Gartei267-992-5650", "", "", "", "", ""
"Saye Zarwolo……336-327-2053", "", "", "", "", ""
"Zarwolo Phingar…..205-421-3539", "", "", "", "", ""
"Nya Yardolo………718-287-8148", "", "", "", "", ""
"Lee Gonquoi…….952-215-5661", "", "", "", "", ""
"Yah Gartei………….267-248-5438", "", "", "", "", ""
"Wefor Gonyor……240-605-3109", "", "", "", "", ""
"Dr. Taryor……..401-383-4655", "", "", "", "", ""
"Cecelia Suah…267-339-2322", "", "", "", "", ""
"Saye Doito…..678-668-6894", "", "", "", "", ""
"France Sandolo…….9195191864", "", "", "", "", ""
"Sam Koaloe……….916-402-3160", "", "", "", "", ""
"Roger Slawon….704-323-0336", "", "", "", "", ""
"Richard Quoi…….267-970-6857", "", "", "", "", ""
"Queen Kandea……401-226-8727", "", "", "", "", ""
"Prince Wehyee…609-933-6939", "", "", "", "", ""
"Theresa Konah…….609-877-5303", "", "", "", "", ""
"Towar Martor……..704-493-3163", "", "", "", "", ""
"Teekay ……………704-606-5226", "", "", "", "", ""
"Hector Saye-…201-572-3409", "", "", "", "", ""
"Nya Flomo………336-508-7614", "", "", "", "", ""
"Nya Boayue……919-793-8737", "", "", "", "", ""
"Nutia Davis……704-449-9566", "", "", "", "", ""
"Noun Gartei……267-407-6444", "", "", "", "", ""
"Newton Sahn……857-492-1451", "", "", "", "", ""
"Saye Kokeh…….401-569-5127", "", "", "", "", ""
"Peter Wehyee…718-346-3889", "", "", "", "", ""
"Kou Idriss……….919-539-5386", "", "", "", "", ""
"Fong Gartei……..267-586—0061", "", "", "", "", ""
"James Bartuah……704-458-6106", "", "", "", "", ""
"Amb. Paye Barclay…..404-463-7455", "", "", "", "", ""
"Meka Barto….mekagbarto@yahoo.com", "", "", "", "", ""
"Grace Gaypea…….240-338-5172", "", "", "", "", ""
"Henry Gaypea Jr……301-712-0534", "", "", "", "", ""
"Gogbey\, James……404-401-1476", "", "", "", "", ""
"Gogbey\, Paul………201-349-8430", "", "", "", "", ""
"Johnson Sandolo…..651-501-9606 …Em", "jsendolo@q.com", "", "", "", ""
Turay 917-685-1212
Alfred Kulah.........347-563-4671
K. Turay.................215-668-9871
Gorge Koukou.......815-278-9754
Wesley Lankar......630-2029754
yar sharif..............763-957-2574/ 6149869060
Rebecca Gapei....678-754-4286
Sabah Idriss.........407-312-7819
Saturday, November 20, 2010
SAMDA MEETING
Minutes of the meeting of 10/10/10
The meeting started with a prayer from a member of the body he invoke the of God guidance upon each and every member of SAMDAA and prayed that the all mighty God protects all those who have come to attend this meeting.
The meeting was called to order by the presiding Chairman, Mr. Tony Flee. He thanked all that have taken times of their busy schedule to attend this section of the meeting.
The secretary Mr. Alexander Gandah read the agenda. Dr. Gompah moved that the agenda just read be opened for discussion. The motion was seconded by Mr. Zawolo Gartie.
Because the Chair misunderstood the motion to be a go at head into discussion, he went straight into discussing business. At this time, Dr. Tayor came in with a point of order to express that the Agenda be discussed as stated by the motion. Chair apologized and went accounting to the motion.
The Chairman of the Board briefed the body as it relates to the bylaws of the organization. He started by saying that there was a meeting called but couldn’t have a quorum to make a decision. However, the members that attended the meeting urge him to continue his work on the bylaws. He said he has been working on the bylaws accordingly.
Correction of the minutes of 9/26/10 was done. That was the omission of the names of the attendance of said meeting. After the correction the agenda was accepted and adapted by the body.
The bylaws committee Chair continue to inform the body that the committee has received another logo suggestion from Mr. Sahn in addition to that of the one suggested by the Chairman Mr. Flee. He described the new suggested logo as a palm tree under a arch with a scroll below bearing the inscription SAMDAA( Saclepea Mah Development Association in America
The Chairman of the Organizing committee appointment additional members of the organizing team and presented them to the body for consideration. They are:
1) Samalia Idris…… Treasure ……919 539 5386
2) Mrs. Marian wabah…adviser, women auxiliary...678 860 9268
3) Mrs Yah Sherif…Chairlady Woman Auxiliary …..763 957 2574
4) Mr. Saye Zawolo ..Vice Chairman, Organizing Committee..336 327 2053
5) Sabah Idris Women Auxiliary Security
After the reading of the list by the Chairman, Dr. Tayor asked the group not to be confused by the many titles being pronounced because the bylaws will specify the various titles for future position and will be put in proper prospective when the time comes. Dr. Gompah quickly followed by saying that the bylaws provides for the title of Chairman, Vice Chairman and Chaplin.
Mr. Sahan suggested that the Body allows the various committees do their work instead of asking them to report every meeting.
Briefing about the incorporation process of SAMDA was done by Dr. Gompah who has been diligently pursuing the incorporation process.
He started by saying that we as members of the organization need to tighten our belt in order to incorporate the organization.
He informed the body that he has being in contact with the Law firm that he thought is the best and most affordable interstate incorporator. The company name is Patel Alumit. He said that the firm charges $659 for interstate incorporation. The amount can be paid in two parts. First payment of $330 is needed before the work starts followed by $329 after the filing is completed. He further explained that we have the option to either use $4oo for the 501c3 status which suggests that will be expected to raise $10,000 or less in donation in a year or $800 if we expect to raise more than $10,000 in a year. This will be $659+$400= $1059 or $659+$800= $1459.
After the briefing, Mr. James saye suggested that we go with one short.
Dr. Tayor suggested that before we make any financial decision, we should first consider if we are sure that we will raise more than $10000 in a year.
In further response to the briefing, Mr. Zawolo Gartie suggested that we hold on to the incorporation process until we can check the roster of the organization and know the membership. Countering Mr. Gartie’s statement, Mr. Newton Sahn said that we need to operate the organization legally.
Mr. James Saye inquired if the registration will be done for every year or a one time payment. His question was answered by Dr. Gompah who said that the registration is a one time short.
Century Club was proposed by Dr. Gompah. He said the idea is gear to wards a smooth registration of the organization. Gartie agreed but suggested a lower amount and argued that members can pay more if they want. The issue was referred to next meeting by the Chairman.
The Treasure, Ms. Samalia Idris took the time to thank all those who have made good their pledges and urged all those who have not made any financial contribution to try and do so. In response to her call Dr. Gompah and Dr. Tayor pledge to make additional contributions in the future.
Ms Idris’ statement was buttressed buy the Chairman who also asked all members to make some financial contribution to the Organization for the registration process.
It was moved by Saye Zawolo that there should be a thirty days window for people to make their contribution. The motion was seconded by Mr. Sahn. Dr. Tayor agreed but said that the thirty days also be used for membership recruitment. Chairman Flee informed the body that he will talked to people by zone but Mr. Zawolo adviceed that the idea of zoning be suggested to the bylaws committee.
Face to Face meeting was the next on the Agenda. In opening, the Chair suggested that the organization have a face to face meeting comes next year (2011).
Gompah informed the group that the first meeting is compulsory to be held at the head quarter of the organization which is Greensboro North Carolina
Chairman Flee argued that the face to face meeting will not be a conference but Gandah suggested the meeting be a conference because it will be costly to have a face to face meeting at one timeand have a conference at another time. Mr. Zawolo buttressed.
It was then agreed by the body that the issue be further discussed in next meeting
The Meeting ended with a pray and the chairman adjoined the section.
Meeting Attendance:
1) Tony Flee
2) Dr. J. Rally Gompah
3) Dr. Nyah Tayor
4) Mr. Zawolo Gartie
5) Mr. Fohn Gartie
6) Ms. Samalia Idries
7) Mrs. Sabah Idries Bssainthe
8) Mr. Saye Zawolo
9) Mr. Newton Sahn
10) Mr. James Saye
11) Mr. Lee Gonquoi
12) Mr. Alexander Gandah
Written By:
Alexander M. Gandah
Organizing Secretary, SAMDA
SAMDA MEETING
Minutes of the meeting on 11/07/10
The meeting was called to order by the Chairman, Mr. Tony Flee. He also read the agenda of the meeting.
Prayer was said by Mrs. Marian Wabah who prayed that the Lord takes control of the meeting and further asked the Lord to bless all those in attendance.
The minutes of the last meeting was read and correction was made. Addition to the organizing Team was also made. The Chairman explained that for the purpose of SAMDA, North America has been demarcated into four zones and that the following individuals were added to the organizing Team to coordinate these zones:
1) Mr. Zawolo Gartie ………Coordinator, Northeast
2) Mrs. Rebacca Gapei……Coordinator, South
Because of unavailability of volunteers to serve as coordinators for both Midwest and the west cost, the appointments were put on hold.
Gompah asked Gandah and Sis. Martha Nuah to find an available individual from the Midwest to head the Zone. Main while, the chairman made the following additional appointments to the organizing team:
1) Mrs. Martha Bleh………. second advisor, auxiliary
2) Mr. Newton Sahn ………Financial Secretary and Chaplin
3) Dr. J.Rally Gompah…….advisor to executive Board
Advisors to executive Board/bylaw committee
4) Dr. Wilfred Boayue……. Oversight responsibility of the Elder Board
5) Dr. Alfred Kluah………….Oversight responsibility of Elders Board
Dr. Kluah accepted his appointment and asked that everyone’s number should be giving out so that members can contact one and other when they need to. In response to his statement, the body agreed that the secretary consult every one before publishing their numbers.
Mrs. Gapei inquired about the treasure of the organization (SAMDA). The chairman answered by giving the line up of the administration of the organization. He further explained the function of the present treasure as it relates to the collection of the financial contribution that was being collected. After the Chairman’s explanation, Dr. Kluah raise a serious concern as to while at this early stage of the organization, money is being mail to an individual instead of to a bank account. To address his concern, Dr. Gompah explains that the organization can not open an account without an EIN number. After a lengthy back and forth discussion, the Vice Chairman of the Organization Mr. Saye zawolo came out to say that we have not reach the level of opening an account yet but just making voluntary contribution for the registration of the organization.
Alex Gandah warns against always going back to redo what has been done in the past by the membership of the organization. Mrs. Webah buttressed by saying that going back on previous decision will not enable the organization to make progress.
The chairman explained to the body how the contribution was being directed. After a long discussion, the old decision of mailing all payments of funds to the treasure remains. He asked all members to invite others to meeting the next meeting section.
Dr. Gompah suggested that the group takes a decision as to what will be the next step if the Elder Council failed to make the bylaws available at the next meeting.
Mr. Wefus Gonyor suggested that the bylaws be made available to the body to review instate of a group. Elder James Saye who was the only member of the elder council, was invited to brief the body as to the progress being made on the bylaws since the chairman Dr. Tayor was not present in the meeting. The Elder started by saying that the committee will make some of the document available in two weeks.
The body unanimously agreed that the oversight committee be giving a version of the bylaws.
Convention
The chairman explain that after considering the date of the election, he find out that the convention will be held on the same weekend as the Liberian independent day celebration which is on July 26th every year. In response to the Chairman concern, Mr. Sahn, advised that we should not go back on previous decision made by the group. Dr.Gompah suggest that the convention be held on the 15th of august and also said that the convention fees be determined after we do our due diligence. Sahn also suggested the end of august for the convention time.
Gandah asked the body to give Minnesota Philadelphia
AOB
Mr. Newton Sahn informed the group of his brother illness and asked for Prayer for his brother.
Gompah asked the group for permission to pursuit Mayor Paye Flomo. It was so agreed.
The meeting ended with a prayer and the chairman adjoins the meeting.
Written By: Alexander M. Gandah
Secretary, SAMDA
SAMDA MEETING
SAMDA REGULAR MEETING REPORT
SUNDAY OCT. 24, 2010
To: ALL MEMBERS OF SAMDA
Dear Members:
I want to once again say thank you for your time and attendance on the past teleconference. The conference was good. Our population continued to grow steadily. I think with everybody’s effort, we will climb that mountain and deliver to the district. It is just the matter of time. This is a briefing from the last meeting…
Members in attendance:
1. Tony Kona Fele
2. Mrs. Martha K. Belleh
3. Ms. Samalia Kou Idriss
4. Mr. Abrahim Toure
5. Dr. Alfred Kulah
6. Mr. Sam Koaloe
7. Rev. Dr. Nyan K Taryor
8. Dr. Wilfred Boayue
9. Dr. Railey Gompah
10. Mr. Peter Wehyee
11. Mr. Saye Zarwolo
12. Mr. Bangalee Trawally
13. . Mrs. Yah Siriff
14. Mr. Alex Gandah
15. Mr. Newton Sahn
16. Mr. Zarwolo Gatei
17. Mr. Weefus Gonyon
18. Mr. Wesley Lankar
19. Mr. George Koukou Jr.
High lights from the meeting:
1. Opening prayer from Dr. Railey Gompah
2. Brief History of how SAMDA came to be from Tony Kona Fele organizing chairman
-HX. Talks about frustration from few Saclepea Mah members with the Nimba Community in USA
That led to the decision to bring about SAMDA.
-HX. Talks about seeing progress in others district organizations here in the US
3. Briefing from the board chairman Rev. Dr. Nyan K. Taryor.
-Dr. Taryor apologized to the group for the delay of the bylaws.
-He said one of the reasons for the delay has been due to the problem with his left leg.
-He promised to speed up with the bylaws during the week.
-Dr. Boayue suggested that the elders committee should make the bylaws available via SAMDA’s
Listserv. Dr. Taryor agreed.
3. Update on contribution for Registration of SAMDA’S Documents:
Ms. Samalia Idriss stated that she has collected only $455.00 with Dr. Gompah paying $150.00 alone. She said Mr. Alex Gandah also sent his $50.00. She called on everybody to come out and contribute. Mr. Fele also reported that Mr. Amos Goah also sent his $50.00 to him. Dr. Kulah and Mrs. Belleh wanted for Mr. Fele to send Somalia
4. On briefing of incorporation Documents:
Dr. R. Gompah, who has been working very hard on the incorporation document, narrated a story about the CDC process and wanted us to do the follow:
1. After talking to the lawyer, he was advised to tell the organization to use only one “A” letter at the end of the name. He told us that removing the “A” will not affect our operation which was later reasonably supported by Dr. Kulah. At the end because of mixed feeling, the chairman Mr. Fele decided to obtain a motion for a vote so that the issue of name modification can be put to rest. During the voting, out of 16 members, only two were against and 14 for yes. So our modified name is SAMDA.
2. Dr. Gompah also mentioned the financial cost of the incorporation to be $400.00 for IRS and $659.00 for lawyer’s fees. The total is $1,059.00. Right now, we have on hand $455.00
5. Briefing on Century Club:
Dr. Gompah spoke about the importance of Century Club to our organization. He said that this club will be better in the future because of the trends of development via micro financing in other countries. The Chairman however appointed Dr. A Kulah and Mrs. Belleh to look into how century club will benefit our organization and to draw a structure that we will work with in the future.
6. Opinion on Date and place for our first convention and face to face meeting:
-Members agreed that we should go to area where our members are populated.
- We all agreed that we have more population in Philadelphia
-Brother Toure and Dr. Gompah suggested that Philadelphia
-Our first convention schedule is July 29-31, 2011.
- Mr. Zarwolo Gartei who is to be appointed to spear head the Zone one (North) agreed that they are willing to host SAMDA first convention.
- Dr. Kulah wants for the organizing team to remain functional until they are given a full mandate by the members of SAMDA during the convention.
7. The meeting ended with a word of prayer from Mr. Newton Sahn.
I want to apologize for keeping you long on the conference. I will try by all mean to keep record of time.
Thank you once again for attending and we look forward to seeing you in the next two weeks.
Respectfully Yours,
Tony Fele
Organizing Chairman SAMDA
SAMDA MEETING
Minutes of the meeting of 10/10/10
The meeting started with a prayer from a member of the body he invoke the of God guidance upon each and every member of SAMDAA and prayed that the all mighty God protects all those who have come to attend this meeting.
The meeting was called to order by the presiding Chairman, Mr. Tony Flee. He thanked all that have taken times of their busy schedule to attend this section of the meeting.
The secretary Mr. Alexander Gandah read the agenda. Dr. Gompah moved that the agenda just read be opened for discussion. The motion was seconded by Mr. Zawolo Gartie.
Because the Chair misunderstood the motion to be a go at head into discussion, he went straight into discussing business. At this time, Dr. Tayor came in with a point of order to express that the Agenda be discussed as stated by the motion. Chair apologized and went accounting to the motion.
The Chairman of the Board briefed the body as it relates to the bylaws of the organization. He started by saying that there was a meeting called but couldn’t have a quorum to make a decision. However, the members that attended the meeting urge him to continue his work on the bylaws. He said he has been working on the bylaws accordingly.
Correction of the minutes of 9/26/10 was done. That was the omission of the names of the attendance of said meeting. After the correction the agenda was accepted and adapted by the body.
The bylaws committee Chair continue to inform the body that the committee has received another logo suggestion from Mr. Sahn in addition to that of the one suggested by the Chairman Mr. Flee. He described the new suggested logo as a palm tree under a arch with a scroll below bearing the inscription SAMDAA( Saclepea Mah Development Association in America
The Chairman of the Organizing committee appointment additional members of the organizing team and presented them to the body for consideration. They are:
1) Samalia Idris…… Treasure ……919 539 5386
2) Mrs. Marian wabah…adviser, women auxiliary...678 860 9268
3) Mrs Yah Sherif…Chairlady Woman Auxiliary …..763 957 2574
4) Mr. Saye Zawolo ..Vice Chairman, Organizing Committee..336 327 2053
5) Sabah Idris Women Auxiliary Security
After the reading of the list by the Chairman, Dr. Tayor asked the group not to be confused by the many titles being pronounced because the bylaws will specify the various titles for future position and will be put in proper prospective when the time comes. Dr. Gompah quickly followed by saying that the bylaws provides for the title of Chairman, Vice Chairman and Chaplin.
Mr. Sahan suggested that the Body allows the various committees do their work instead of asking them to report every meeting.
Briefing about the incorporation process of SAMDA was done by Dr. Gompah who has been diligently pursuing the incorporation process.
He started by saying that we as members of the organization need to tighten our belt in order to incorporate the organization.
He informed the body that he has being in contact with the Law firm that he thought is the best and most affordable interstate incorporator. The company name is Patel Alumit. He said that the firm charges $659 for interstate incorporation. The amount can be paid in two parts. First payment of $330 is needed before the work starts followed by $329 after the filing is completed. He further explained that we have the option to either use $4oo for the 501c3 status which suggests that will be expected to raise $10,000 or less in donation in a year or $800 if we expect to raise more than $10,000 in a year. This will be $659+$400= $1059 or $659+$800= $1459.
After the briefing, Mr. James saye suggested that we go with one short.
Dr. Tayor suggested that before we make any financial decision, we should first consider if we are sure that we will raise more than $10000 in a year.
In further response to the briefing, Mr. Zawolo Gartie suggested that we hold on to the incorporation process until we can check the roster of the organization and know the membership. Countering Mr. Gartie’s statement, Mr. Newton Sahn said that we need to operate the organization legally.
Mr. James Saye inquired if the registration will be done for every year or a one time payment. His question was answered by Dr. Gompah who said that the registration is a one time short.
Century Club was proposed by Dr. Gompah. He said the idea is gear to wards a smooth registration of the organization. Gartie agreed but suggested a lower amount and argued that members can pay more if they want. The issue was referred to next meeting by the Chairman.
The Treasure, Ms. Samalia Idris took the time to thank all those who have made good their pledges and urged all those who have not made any financial contribution to try and do so. In response to her call Dr. Gompah and Dr. Tayor pledge to make additional contributions in the future.
Ms Idris’ statement was buttressed buy the Chairman who also asked all members to make some financial contribution to the Organization for the registration process.
It was moved by Saye Zawolo that there should be a thirty days window for people to make their contribution. The motion was seconded by Mr. Sahn. Dr. Tayor agreed but said that the thirty days also be used for membership recruitment. Chairman Flee informed the body that he will talked to people by zone but Mr. Zawolo adviceed that the idea of zoning be suggested to the bylaws committee.
Face to Face meeting was the next on the Agenda. In opening, the Chair suggested that the organization have a face to face meeting comes next year (2011).
Gompah informed the group that the first meeting is compulsory to be held at the head quarter of the organization which is Greensboro North Carolina
Chairman Flee argued that the face to face meeting will not be a conference but Gandah suggested the meeting be a conference because it will be costly to have a face to face meeting at one timeand have a conference at another time. Mr. Zawolo buttressed.
It was then agreed by the body that the issue be further discussed in next meeting
The Meeting ended with a pray and the chairman adjoined the section.
Meeting Attendance:
1) Tony Flee
2) Dr. J. Rally Gompah
3) Dr. Nyah Tayor
4) Mr. Zawolo Gartie
5) Mr. Fohn Gartie
6) Ms. Samalia Idries
7) Mrs. Sabah Idries Bssainthe
8) Mr. Saye Zawolo
9) Mr. Newton Sahn
10) Mr. James Saye
11) Mr. Lee Gonquoi
12) Mr. Alexander Gandah
Written By:
Alexander M. Gandah
Organizing Secretary, SAMDA
SAMDA MEETING
Minutes of 09/26/10 (teleconference)
The meeting started with the chairman declaring the start of the evening’s business.
Mr. Saye kokeh offered the prayer. He asked God’s guidance upon the conferees and thanked God for allowing all of us to congregate for the purpose of our organization.
Gandah started by giving a brief history of the organization. Dr. Gompa buttress and thank everyone for being a part of the formation of this all important organization.
Dr. Tayor thanked the organizer and pledge his continue support. He further thanked Gompah for presenting the bylaws to the council. He called the row of his council members but found out that many of them were not in the meeting. He further explained that the council members were working on the bylaws consistently.
On the issue of organization logo, Dr. Tayor informed the group that the chairman presented to the council a logo. He described it as two palm trees with a country road in between, with half naked kid on a Bick moving toward a mountain. He further explained that some council members were looking it that logo critically. However, there were positive imports form other members of the body in support of that logo. The council chair then asked the body to hold on since others are making effort to suggest other sketches of the same logo.
Council Chair Tayor informed the body that an organizational chart has been presented to the council for its consideration. He continues that the council has raised concern about the women auxiliary and its function but said that the council is also looking it carefully.
Dr. Gompah explained why the bylaws committee needs two week more to work. He said that the document will be needed during the incorporation process which he said is more than two weeks away. Base on Dr. Gompah’s statement, Dr. Boayue thanked the bylaws committee but asked that the committee make a 501c3 process requirement search on the internet so as to be consistent with it .Gandah suggested four weeks extension for the bylaws committee to work and Sahn buttressed and said that will give enough time to the committee. Saye zawolo also supported the idea but suggest that the document be brought back to the body in the form of e-mail before it is finally done.
Dr. Boayue supported the extension but suggested that the committee be given three weeks apart. The first three weeks for committee to work on the bylaws and bring it back to the body for consultation. The second three weeks for finishing touches. His suggestion was unanimously agreed upon by the body.
On the issue of incorporation, Dr. Gomah informed the body that among the entire law firm contacted, only one law firm was the most reasonable and experienced in the area of interstate incorporation work. The amount involve is $499 and the firm agree to also provide agent service. Gompah further said that he will recommend SAMDAA to the WHITE HOUSE for recognition.
Chairmen flee appointed Yar Shiref to chair the women auxiliary. Mr. Kokeh asks the chairman to allow people from other state to help. Yar agreed but asked that all the women be involved.
Persons in attendance:
1) Tony Flee
2) Dr. Nya Tayor
3) Dr. Rally Gompah
4) Samalia Idris
5) Newton
6) Sam Koaloe
7) Dr. Wilfred Boayue
8) Allen Gayweh
9) Saye kokeh
10) Yah Sharif
11) Saye zawolo
12) Zawolo D. Gartie
13) Weefus Gonyor
14) Alexander Gandah
15) Sabah Idris
The meeting ended with prayer.
Produced: Alexander M. Gandah
Organizing Secretary
10/07/10
SAMDA MEETING
Minutes of 09/12/10(teleconference ) Tony Kona Fele <tony kona_fele@...> wrote:
From: Tony Kona Fele Organizing Chairman
To: SAMDAA members
Ref.: Briefing from last meeting (9/12/10).
Gentlemen: Let me first say thank you all for your continuous support and times that you continued to put in to bring SAMDAA up to the starting line. I know with determination and the will of the lord, we will get to the point and serve our people here and back home. I also want to say a special thank you to all the brothers from the district inLiberia
Briefing from the last meeting: Our meeting on 9/12/10, started at 08:20 PM with a word of prays from Dr. Railey Gompah. The agenda for the meeting were:
1. Prayer
2. Briefing from last meeting by the secretary
3. Board of directors report;
a. Members Contribution
b. Logo
c.Mission
4.Setting up of a Bylaws Review team
5. Update on our Contribution for Registration of SAMDAA
6.Briefing on incorporation of document
7. Other Matters There were 16 members in attendance. Their names are:
From: Tony Kona Fele Organizing Chairman
To: SAMDAA members
Ref.: Briefing from last meeting (9/12/10).
Gentlemen: Let me first say thank you all for your continuous support and times that you continued to put in to bring SAMDAA up to the starting line. I know with determination and the will of the lord, we will get to the point and serve our people here and back home. I also want to say a special thank you to all the brothers from the district in
Briefing from the last meeting: Our meeting on 9/12/10, started at 08:20 PM with a word of prays from Dr. Railey Gompah. The agenda for the meeting were:
1. Prayer
2. Briefing from last meeting by the secretary
3. Board of directors report;
a. Members Contribution
b. Logo
c.
4.Setting up of a Bylaws Review team
5. Update on our Contribution for Registration of SAMDAA
6.Briefing on incorporation of document
7. Other Matters There were 16 members in attendance. Their names are:
1. Mrs. M. Webba
2. Ms. Cecelia Suah
3. Mr. Newton Sahn
4. Dr. Railey Gompah
5. Dr. N. Taryor
6. Mr. Cooper Paye Letona
7. Mr. Saye Zarwolo
8. Mr. Alex Gandah
9. Mr. Amos Goah
10. Ms. Samalia K. Idris
11. Mr. Sam Koaloe
12. Mr. Tony Fele
13. Mr. Zarwolo Phingar
14. Mr. Zarwolo Gartei
15. Mr. Weefus Gonyon
16. Ms. Sabah Idriss
Briefing of the last meeting given by Mr. Alex Gandah, organizing secretary.
Board of Directors briefing was given by Dr. N. Taryor. Dr. Taryor
outlined
the following:
Member contributions:
1. Due per month:
a. Member.........$10.00
b. Officer............$25.00
2. Registration:
a. every member.........$25.00 first time
b. Renewal yearly.......$10.00
3. Mrs. M. K. Webba and Mr. A. Goah suggested that members
only pay the $25.00 registration fees and only pay the $10.00 renewal fees if he/she is inactive.
SAMDAA LOGO:
1. The directors agreed on the palm tree logo. Dr.
Taryor went over several reasons
why the palm tree was selected.
2. Mr. A Goah suggested that he will prefer that
there should be symbols to represent the various clans. Dr. Taryor told him to make available an example of his reference and forward same to the board.
Mission Statement and Bylaws Presentation: 1. Dr. Taryor requested for additional week so that they can get everything ready for us. The organizing chairman gave the board two weeks instead to have everything ready.
Setting up of Bylaws Review committee: Mr. Saye Zarwolo suggested that after the completion of the board’s work, the Director of the board should send copies of their work to each member for correction and review instead of to the team. It was agreed upon by all members. Update on members contribution for registration:
collect this amount reported that only three (3) members who pledge
to contribute have given their contribution. These members were:
1. Tony Fele...........$75.00
2. Dr. Wilfred Boayue....$50.00
3. Ms. Samalia K. Idris.....$50.00 Ms. Idris later called on all members to come out and contribute because it was necessary to get the job done. Others reported that they have already sent their contribution in the mail. Amos Goah promised to send $50.00 as his contribution.
****Briefing on incorporation documents:
Member Report: 1. Dr. Railey Gompah who has been volunteering to do most of our work again forwarded
these reports:
a. Incorporation State :
- He said North Carolina
advantage of the conditions.
b. Residents for Incorporation:
He said only North Carolina
authorized to appear on documents
and no member from out of state. He said
that only member that is living in the area of incorporation will sign
document.
He said that the document required four (4) names but one person will have to sign the document for incorporation.
c.City of Incorporation:
We have earlier selected Greensboro the city for incorporation because is center city in the Carolina
d. Mailing Address:
1. Saye Zarwolo volunteer to get an
up date on securing a mail box in Greensboro , North Carolina
e. Legal Questions Dr. Taryor wanted to know whether we
will need a legal advice. Dr. R. Gompah said "yes." We will
need one because of what we want to do. Organizing Chairman volunteered to check on Shapiro law firm t in order to know the cost of the legal process. He also urged other members to find ways to also check for low cost else where for comparison.
***** Other Matters:
*** others matters were dominated by finding the legal
cost for incorporation as discussed above.
The meeting ended with a word of prayer from the Rev. Dr. Nya Taryor at 9:20 PM. Let me close by saying HAPPY belated BIRTHDAY
TOTHEORGANIZING SECRETARY ONBEHALF OF MEMBERS OF SAMDAA.
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