Constitution

[akholiwe ngceba]

Hi guys,

 

Here is the document in the correct, easier to read format.

 

I sent an email from the group account to you all.

 

If you did not receive it let me know so I can make a plan.

 

Also, please suggest group names, the one on here is my suggestion.

 

Regards,

Akholiwe Ngceba

 

 

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[akholiwe ngceba]

Good morning guys,

 

Thanks to those who sent responses, if you have not done so we can assume that you are happy with the interim constitution as it is now otherwise please send your inputs today.

 

Sibonga:

 

This an interim constitution which has been established to open the bank account for now, we will put more detail as we see the progress of the group through fundraising and memebership/participation.

Thanks for the suggestions, will make changes to be more broad as per your suggestions.

 

The reason I left space for school(s) instead of one is that you suggested we extend the programme to more than one school, and I need to aslo extend teacher to teacher(s).

 

Here is some clarity for the group with regard to the aims for now(Jan to Feb):

 

I wrote high school because for now the plan is to work with one class for this year.

As I had already indicated I think its best to start small and then grow as we get more resources and people involved.  I mentioned before that its also possible to identify different schools to empower in smaller groups, if they can do it than that is great!

 

Also no one has expressed interest in being a trustee?

 

Here is the procedure for opening the bank account:

1.You must have atleast three signitories( trustees) present in one branch on a certain day.

2. They must produce ID's, and proof of address.

3. More signitories may be added, however the presence of the other existing signitories is neccassary.

 

This indicated that to open the account initially there need to be three group members in one place to be these signitories. If there are three people keen based in Joburg then please indicate guys, or in EL or in CT.

 

For now what is important is opening this account so that people can send funds.

 

The aim is to get the study guides out at the latest by the end of Feb.

 

Who ever they are they will be accountable to the group to display account information. We are losing valuable fundraising time the longer we take to get started.

 

As previously indicated, I had identified a school in Transkei when inviting people to the initiative and spoken to a teacher, School's name is Tyhali SSS in Feni Village in Centane. Depending on the funding we get we can identify other schools this year still and add to the group. That all depends on resources and how many members we have. All that said we cannot do start with the sponsorship if we dont have trustees to open bank accounts, and therefore raise funds. Therefore know how much we can do.

Perhaps we can draw up a list of schools that you are interested in empowering then we go through that list as we grow.

 

It is important to atleast set a target, which is atleast one school and if we can go further than do so.

 

We have 21 people who have shown interest in the initiative, all of whom are in this email. Please press reply all when you want to send a message as some of the people have not yet accepted the invitation/ some invitations have not been delivered to their email address.

 

I am in Cape Town, and most of the other members are also away from EC, so we communicate via email mostly.

 

There are people in EL,and if you are and would like to meet then please let Nozza( Pumla) know so that you can make the arrangements.

 

PS: Dont forget to reply to all

Regards,

Akholiwe

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Good morning all,

Siphokazi.

Great suggestion. I don't see a problem with that, smaller groups could work as well. As long as they all function to fulfill the same purpose, ideally for now one school and one bank account, as a pilot project was great. If you are keen to do it in PE rather and you have enough resources to get it off the ground then go for it! As I said my only fear is having too many things to do, then spreading ourselves thin.

What's your take guys?

We (Sibongakonke Mama, Akholiwe Ngceba, Papama Magqwashe) are going to open the club account today at Nedbank Cape Town at 11.00 this morning. It would have been my wish not to be a trustee as it would allow me to fundraise from my company and their CSI department will be reluctant to funds us if I am a trustee. Company policy. Since there has been no one who offered from here, I am left with no choice as I think it crucial that fundraising starts this week from ALL of us. We need to be on the action path from this week!!

Also,

Nobusi, I forgot to answer your question about mentorship in yesterdays email. The idea is to have penpals, sms contact and email(if possible) FB friends, with one student and one mentor. Just to keep them motivated. If you can meet with the student physically then that would be great. Its just to encourage the child and be a positive role model, and provide career guidance if possible. This is also open to suggestion. We are all in different places, so the we must be creative with the communication.

Regards,
Akholiwe

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Subject: Re: Constitution

thankx Akholiwe. Im in PE. Would it be possible to have a bank account
in more thn 1 city? Then maybe the initative could be '1skul1city'
cause im thnking at could be easier less traveling and yet wider
coverage. Bt thn meeting up twice yearly as the memberz...maybe at an
event held to fundaraise for all and to keep people informd and
inspired. If thats so im cool to meet up with PE crew. Name
suggestions: still thinking. My regards!

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Good afternoon ladies and gents,

Yesterday four of us (Sibongakonke Mama, Akholiwe, Papama Magqwashe and Sambulo Mathebula) went to nedbank to open the bank account. It seems we need minutes from the club, noting that all the members agree on the trustees for the account. And that they will serve as signitories. No one of the signitories can withdraw money from the account without the presence of one of the other signitories there. So basically two people always have to be there.

I will not be one, Sambulo Mathebula, Papama Magqwashe and Singakonke Mama will be the signitories. If there is another person here in CT that is keen please let us know. It would be ideal to have 5 people so that we can always have two people for the withdrawls/request statements when needed. Please don't be shy to offer your services! So the account will be delayed for another week as they will be going in Sat morning again, early and with the minutes of this cyber meeting to prove that we are in agreement about our trustees.

I had an idea that I'd like to suggest to you guys, how do you guys feel if we, the members all contribute a minimum initial amount to kick start the fundraising. Eg minimum of R50 per person. This will be a foundation on which we can build onto. Although the account is not in operation this week we can definitely start with spreading the word. Also if people would like to give x-kits(study guides), please collect. Perhaps we can post in bulk from wherever. The account should be up and running next week, and people can deposit the money into the account from any nedbank branch. Account details will be advertised to you as soon as they are available. Remember guys the aim is end of Feb to have collected and/or bought the study material.

What are you thoughts on the above?
Please reply, PLEASE REPLY TO ALL!

Best regards,
Akholiwe Ngceba

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Subject: Re: Constitution

Hi guys

I am also for starting small,I think it'll be important at the beginning stages so that we develop a sense of focus as it were,and as had been said a greater impact. Its important to start well!

Sambulo.

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Subject: Re: Constitution

i get ur arguement abt spreadng ourselves thin- maybe ke for now let
us get the big picture so that when we do start small we all know as
wel as our followerz /sponsors what we are striving for. Textbooks are
good-bt not without mentorship and people there to help them undastand
the books. We need a water-tight system where we are giving in the
hope that theyl learn and nabo eventualy give bk to ones behind
them...hence working were u are even if its doing paper work for those
in EC. Bank being just one thats cool. And i agree EC is the most
disadvantaged-let charity begin at home!

On 1/21/12, maqub...@gmail.com <maqub...@gmail.com> wrote:
> Hi all!
>
> I understand the logic behind doing what we can where we are, but I must
> admit the idea of helping kids in the EC appeals to me more than those in
> Gauteng, after all 'charity begins at home.' Furthermore, the EC is always
> at the bottom in terms of results and for that reason it makes sense to
> start there. Because we are targeting textbooks it makes sense that we start
> in one area to have a greater impact. For example, 1000 textbooks at 10
> schools eMdantsane will have a greater effect than if they are divided
> according to the provinces and it becomes even more futile when we're
> dividing among the cities.
>
> I think that if we're using smses and social media, as well as fundraising
> and collecting textbooks we can do that from where ever we are. If we choose
> a number of schools in one area and have a proper impact on them we'll
> attract the appropriate attention that'll enable us to move the initiative
> to the rest of the country. In addition we can all allocate a day/2 in which
> we can visit the targeted pupils within the year, as I'm sure most of us go
> home at some point.
>
> Please motivate how it makes sense to target different cities in the initial
> stages, so we can make all discuss and decide.
>
> Regards,
> Nobusi

[Sibongakonke]

Hi all

I'm in agreement with all said by Akho. I'd also like to stress the importance of all involved (or at least most of us) responding to Akho's email and stating whether or not you object or agree. Our email communique will serve as minutes of the group's meetings - minutes which have to be submitted to the bank in order to open the account. For this reason, it is important for all to state, in an email to everyone, whether or not they agree with what's been said in Akho's email.

One more thing from my side; may I please get some clarity on which books and/or study guides we need, for which grade, and 'round about how many so that we know what to ask of people. Don't want to not be able to answer people keen to donate when they ask similar questions of me.

Regards

Sibongakonke

[nhul...@gmail.com]

Hi

I agree with AK with regard to her previous email. I also want to mention that my parents live near Centane so they won't mind collecting study guides from East London and dropping them off at the school. They travel to East London weekly, so it won't be a problem at all.

Regards
Natassia

[linda...@gmail.com]

Hi all,

I think its a great idea to start off with the members minimum contribution. On the issue of x-kits are we looking at study material for grade 12's in all subjects? For the purpose of the minutes am happy with the listed trustees and if we are trying to have 5 ppl wld b happy to join as a trustee.

Kind regards
Linda Jacobs

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Subject: Re: Bank Acc update

[Ncebakazi Mawu]

Hi All

 

First of all im sorry that I have not been paticipating for a while and thank you Sibongakonke Mama, Akholiwe Ngceba, Papama Magqwashe for opening the bank account. I also have to agree with starting small so that we can be able to identify the challeges before we go bigger. Also I have the same question as Linda bout the x-kits if it should be for all the subjects.

 

Regards

Ncebakazi Mawu

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Good morning ladies and gents,

With the collections of study material we can take all matric subjects, if people have study guides they used last year then any of them will do. For when we buy, depending on funds raised we are focusing on Maths, Physics, Business Studies, Geography and Accounting books. There around 230 matrics in that school in total. With one Maths and Physics class , Commerce class, and History class.

Enjoy your day!

Regards,
Akholiwe

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Just to consolidate,

So far the signitories will be:
Sibongakonke Mama,
Papama Magqwashe,
Sambulo Mathebula
Linda Jacobs.

Anyone else in Cape Town interested in becoming one and free this Saturday first thing in the morning?

Regards,
Akholiwe

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Subject: Re: Bank Acc update

Good morning ladies and gents,

With the collections of study material we can take all matric subjects, if people have study guides they used last year then any of them will do. For when we buy, depending on funds raised we are focusing on Maths, Physics, Business Studies, Geography and Accounting books. There around 230 matrics in that school in total. With one Maths and Physics class , Commerce class, and History class.

Enjoy your day!

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Akholiwe

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[Sibongakonke]

Hi all

Excuse my responding to a very old email, just wanted to make sure that I don't miss anyone in this email. Is there anyone who can get textbooks for us from people from Joburg who are willing to donate? Please say yes. Got some people keen to donate. It would be nice to have an answer for these people tomorrow (Tuesday) as to whether there'll be someone to get the books from them so that bangatyhafi.

Looking forward to responses

Sibongakonke

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Subject: Re: Bank Acc update

[Sibongakonke]

Hi guys

Also in need of an East London and Port Elizabeth pick up volunteer. Please let me know if you can help :)

Sibongakonke

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Subject: JHB Text book pick up

Hi all

Excuse my responding to a very old email, just wanted to make sure that I don't miss anyone in this email. Is there anyone who can get textbooks for us from people from Joburg who are willing to donate? Please say yes. Got some people keen to donate. It would be nice to have an answer for these people tomorrow (Tuesday) as to whether there'll be someone to get the books from them so that bangatyhafi.

Looking forward to responses

Sibongakonke

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Subject: Re: Bank Acc update

[ak.n...@gmail.com]

Hi guys,

I think it will be beneficial to the group if we have two drop off stations in each city we have people in ie two in CT, JHB , EL and PE.

Please volunteer for your city guys! So that we can be able to advertise to people and let them know where to drop off the study material they have to give.

Any other suggestions?

Regards,
Ak

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[noz...@webmail.co.za]

Hi guys,

I'll volunteer for EL. Sorry cant always reply, m head hunted at the moment.

Nozza

[Sibongakonke]

Hi all

Will gladly collect in Cape Town. Nozza when can you collect apho eMonti? There are books in Nahoon.

[noz...@webmail.co.za]

Sibo zindawi gal apha e Nahoon? I can go saturday

[Sibongakonke]

Hi Nozza

Nantsi idilesi: 6 Kingston Crescent Bonnie Doon. Please let me know when you have an idea of when you'll go on Saturday. Ndiyabulela sisi

[Sibongakonke]

Hi Linda

I remember you indicated that you were keen to be a trustee. Are you still keen? If so, will you be able to meet us at the Nedbank in St George's mall tomorrow at 09:00am? If you will be, please bring your ID and proof of residential address that is not older than three months (it can't be from Nedbank or Old Mutual). Lastly, please send me your ID number so I can add it, along with ours, at the bottom of the minutes.

Sibongakonke

[Sibongakonke]

Hi all

Sorry I sent that email to all of you, my phone just won't cooperate with me.

Sibongakonke

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