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 Sahn

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