2014 - MFU

MBAISE FAMILY UNION OF NORTH CAROLINA
P.O. BOX 308 ROLESVILLE, NC 27571-99989
MINUTES OF MFU’S MEETING HELD ON SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2014
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Meeting Date:
02/23/2014
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Meeting Location
Priority Plus Banquet Hall – 3529 Maitland Dr. Raleigh, NC 27610
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Approval
Draft
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Scheduled Start Time
1730hrs (5:30PM)
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Actual Start Time
19:15hrs (7:15pm)
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End Time
21:17hrs
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Financial Update(s)
$685.00
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Attendance
Attendance (Book) not with the Secretary
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Hosts
MFU
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SOS Echendu
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04/27/2014 to be hosted by Mr. & Mrs. Sonny Akpuda
The meeting of Mbaise Family Union of North Carolina held on Sunday, February 23, 2014
started with an opening said by Mr. Joe Onyenekwe at 19:15hrs (7:15pm)
Sonny Echendu read the minutes of January meeting in the absence of Mr. Chigozie Alaribe.
JANUARY’S MINUTES CORRECTIONS/OBSERVATIONS:
Sonny Echendu noted that the motion by Mr. Jude Anyanwu to support and assist the Alagba’s
family was correct. It would be discussed during matters arising.
Barrister Abiahu noted that Sonny Echendu, even though, read the minutes by correctly
describing his position in Mbaise USA, but it still must be corrected to appropriately reflect his
position; he is the secretary of the BoD, not the secretary of Mbaise USA.
It was Mr. Sonny Akpuda who suggested that the executive should provide Iri-Ji budget not
Engr. Onuoha.
Page 4 – Mr. Austin Imo said he reconciled the account with Bruno Nwachukwu, and did not
request for evidence of payment.
Page 2: A deposit of $1,000.00 was made to and an agreement was signed with Priority Plus. The
balance is due on March 01, 2014. The president (Engr. Adima) said he solicited for ideas for
debt recovery/collection and he only advised the executive to show good example by satisfying
their financial obligations to MFU
Adoption of minutes:
After the corrections, a motion was moved by Mr. by Sonny Akpuda to adopt the minutes. . Fred
supported the motion. The minutes were adopted.
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Kola nuts were presented and it was blessed by Sir Imo.
Matters Arising from the Minutes
Letter from Mrs. Odibo demanding for entitlements for her adopted children.
The letter was read and the executive asked for a decision from members. The members
unanimously referred Mrs. Odibo to Article XI §2 (b) of our constitution to wit: “The Union
shall present the sum of two hundred dollars ($200.00) to a Full Member who officially informs
the Union of a live birth …” Members concluded that “live birth” is a variance from adoption
and Constitutional review would address issues like this. Mrs. Odibo, therefore does not qualify
for benefits based on the current constitutional provision, MFU members concluded.
Bruno Nwachukwu’s claim that payments he made to MFU was not properly documented
and credited to him.
Financial Secretary (Mr. Austin Imo) said he has touched based with Mr. Bruno Nwachukwu. He
said he was given five postdated checks to be paid on specific dates. One check was not credited
and one bounced. The treasurer paid-in one that was not recorded. The bounced check was
replaced by Bruno. The president said the Fin. Sec and Bruno would meet to iron out any
misunderstanding.
Hosting of MFU’s Meetings
February’s meeting (02/23/2014) would have been hosted by Mr. Akwitti, but due to his
bereavements, he could not host the meeting. He promised to host after the burial and funeral
rites of his father in-law and his brother. Members were encouraged to ensure that they make
arrangements for another member to host the meeting if for any reason they would be unable to
do so. There are no fines or consequences, constitutionally, if a member fails to host our monthly
meeting as scheduled. February’s meeting was hosted by MFU with money from MFU’s bank
account.
Mr. Onyenekwe suggested that MFU should encourage Mr. Akwitti to host the meeting as the
end of the year party if he decides to fulfill his membership obligation of hosting a monthly
meeting. Others suggested that he should pay a specified sum of money, being the cost of hosting
a meeting.
Abiahu – the executive should meet with him to demand for $500.00 or to host a meeting for
MFU and he should let MFU know when he would be ready to host one.
Tony Alagba’s Bereavement Assistance:
The president said that MFU was morally right in assisting Mr. Alagba. He was of the opinion
that the resolution would have been read out three times. The president referenced some sections
of the constitution requiring constitutional amendments. Engr. Onuoha reminded him that we are
supposed to make a yearly payment of $200.00, but we are not doing so. Mr. Abiahu said if we
form a quorum, members can make decisions that will be binding. Mr. Anyanwu wanted to know
if there are other inherent or below the surface issues surrounding the Alagba issue. Mr. Sonny
Akpuda asked what if same situation re-occurs? He opined that it is good to adhere to the
constitution as issues arise. Mrs. Ugoeke – wants MFU not to refer to Alagba’s case because the
decision was made based on the commitment and dedication of the Alagba’s to MFU. Engr.
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Adima said he thought a mistake was made. But now that it is clear that members think that
no mistake was made, the issue should be closed.
AGENDA ITEMS
Item #1:
Mbaise USA 2013 Convention
Engr. Onuoha – Convention account has been closed. $9885.69 is due to NC, he said. He has
sent accompanying documents to the National Fin. Sec. Other documents would be sent on
Monday (02/24/2014).
NJ Convention 2014
2014 Mbaise USA Convention in NJ will take place from July 3 - 6 at Renaissance Newark
Airport Hotel, Elizabeth NJ, 07201. Room rate per nite is $109.00. Members were encouraged to
make their reservations. More information is on Mbaise USA website. It is an election year as
well.
Mbaise USA 2014 Medical Mission
The secretary of MFU as well as the secretary of the BoD informed members that no one knows
where and who is funding Mbaise USA’s 2014 medical mission, except Mr. Nwanne – the
president. We would want to know who is funding the medical mission. Mr. Nwanne is insisting
on going to the medical mission in May even though the BoD approved and decided that it
should hold in December.
Item #2:
Iri-Ji Committee
Mr. Paulie Nwachukwu – The chairman of the Iri-Ji scheduled a meeting – he said only one
person attended. The chairman, Engr. Onuoha and the president made progress on some issues
that were decided on.
Hall: The Armory is fully booked. Events center has been secured for the 23rd of August at
$2,000.00 Cleaning would be $300.00 minimum.
Invitation: Sonny Echendu is preparing it. A sample was brought for review and corrections.
Raffle tickets would be under $2000.00
Mr. Nwachukwu implored members of the committee to please attend future meetings.
Mr. Joe Onyenekwe: The hall may be too small for such an Mbaise event. The hall generates a
lot of heat. If payment has not been made, the committee should reconsider the venue.
Mrs. Ukpabi – What about the 2013 convention venue?
Mrs. Ekenna – The current venue will not serve us well.
Engr. Onuoha – Imo State has held several events in that hall, and it was suitable and adequate
for guests. Costs should be factored-in as we plan for the event. The meeting should decide today
if the currently secured hall should be used or not. It was decided that Carolina Events and
cultural Center on Gresham Lake Road should be used.
Item #3:
Constitution Review
Mr. Abiahu: This would be a second announcement. Members should raise any objections they
may have or it may be late. He sent out emails to MFU members for suggestions. Members
should please review our constitution and make suggestions to assist the committee members. He
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requested for an electronic copy of the constitution. Non-members should submit
suggestions on or before 03/07/2014. Mr. Anyanwu wanted to know when the decision to
create a deadline was made. Mr. Abiahu said he exercised the chairman’s prerogative.
Item #3:
Audit Committee: No update.
MATTERS ARISING:
The president thanked the wake keeping organizing committee and MFU for Chief Chinenye
wake keeping. He informed members that Mr. & Mrs. Akwitti have travelled to Nigeria and that
Mr. Akwitti warmly extended his gratitude to MFU.
The president thanked Mrs. Onyenekwe for cooking all the foods served at the meeting.
Sonny Echendu: Explained that the woman his family used to live with left his house without
notice and he did not know where she was. He presented a bottle of Chandon champagne to send
her off – saying that if she had given him notice of her departure, he would have organized a
small send-off party. But as he was not timely informed and the person she is now living with
did not enter the Echendu’s residence to pick her up, he would none-the-less send her off with
the bottle of champagne he presented to MFU. He washed his hands off.
Paulie Nwachukwu – Said the birds in the mouth of a hawk are not crying for deliverance but for
the world to hear their cries.
Finance
A total payment of $685.00 was made by members.
Next meeting
The family of Dr. Jimmy Imo.
Motion for adjournment
Mr. Sonny Akpuda moved a motion for adjournment. It was supported by Mr. Sampson
Chukwuma at 9:16pm.
Closing prayer
Mr. Joe Onyenekwe at 9:17pm.
FEBRUARY’S MEETING ACTION ITEMS
Action Item
Assigned To
Decision
Deadline
Iri-Ji
Iri-Ji Committee
Committee members: Attend meetings
Open
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Constitution Review
Committee Members
Participation be all members
03/07/2014
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Iri-Ji Raffle Tickets
Sonny Echendu
Hand over the tickets in March
03/30/2014
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Mbaise USA Convention
All members
To attend and support
July 2014
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MFU MEMBERS
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COMMENT
Abiahu, Barrister Charles & Mrs. Tochukwu
Adima, Engr. Nathan & Mrs. Stella
Alagba, Mr. Tony & Mrs. Tina
Alaribe, Mr. Chigozie & Mrs. Chinonye
Alaribe, Mr. Chijioke & Mrs. Ifeoma
Alaribe, Dr. Raymond & Mrs. Chinyere
Akpuda, Mr. Sonny & Mrs. Pam
Akwitti, Mr. Harry & Mrs. Scholastica
Akwitti, Barrister Richmond & Mrs. Oluchi
Anakaronye, Mr. Okey & Mrs. Valerie
Anyanwu, Mr. Jude & Mrs. Prisca
Anyanwu, Mr. Justin
Echendu, Mr. Chika & Mrs. Bree
Echendu, Sonny & Mrs. Ijeoma
Ejere, Kate (Miss)
Ejere, Mr. Maurice & Mrs. Susan
Eke, Chief Kelechi
Ekenna, Prince Uche & Mrs. Chinyere
Imo, Mr. Austin & Mrs. Loveline
Imo, Dr. Jimmy & Mrs. Yinka
Nwachukwu, Mr. Bruno & Mrs. Stella
Nwachukwu, Mr. Paulie & Mrs. Patricia
Nwosu, Chukwuma Sampson
Odibo, Mr. Fred
Odibo, Mrs. Gladys
Onuoha, Mr. John
Onuoha, Engr. Paul & Mrs. Chinyere
Onyenekwe, Mr. Joe & Mrs. Chinwe
Ugoeke, Dr. G.U. & Mrs. Margaret
Ukpabi, Mr. Nkem & Mrs. Caroline
Ukpabi, Dr. Victor & Mrs. Tochukwu
Key: * When only one family member is present
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® Nonmember but present
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