VOLUNTEERS REQUIRED TO PARTICIPATE ACTIVELY IN WORKING GROUPS

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WE NEED VOLUNTEERS TO SERVE ON THE FOLLOWING WORKING GROUPS:

GROUP: Events
AIM: Plan and execute events

GROUP: Standards and Compliance
AIM: Ensure that operations processes and procedures are in place and that accountability and transparency is being exercised effectively.

GROUP: Communications
AIM: Responsible for strategising and executing all print and online media and communications.

GROUP: Media Relations
AIM: Responsible for communicating all media and communications opportunities and activities and creating awareness of the alumni and the opportunities it presents.

GROUP: Partnerships
AIM: Responsible for sourcing and identifying partnerships and possible synergies.

GROUP: Membership
AIM: To plan, co-ordinate and execute initiatives that will grow the membership.

GROUP: Fundraising
AIM: To identify fundraising opportunities by planning and co-ordinating fundraising strategies.

GROUP: Bursaries and Scholarships
AIM: To identify bursary and scholarships

If interested please send an e-mail to info@fnssalumni.co.za stating your group interest, together with all your contact details.

Groups will meet at on a monthly or bi-monthly basis, depending on the group, and will be tasked with finalising the Terms of reference of the group as well as producing a strategy to achieve the group's objectives. Each group will vote for a Convenor / Co-ordinator who will be responsible for the functionality of the group.

FNSSS Interim Alumni Committee

info@fnssalumni.co.za

MINUTES: 2ND MEETING: TUESDAY 16TH JUNE 2009

Subject: MINUTES: 2ND MEETING: TUESDAY 16TH JUNE 2009

FNSSS INTERIM ALUMNI COMMITTEE

PRESENT:
1. Deshun Deysel (DD)
2. Jeremy Desysel (JD)
3. Antonio Arendse (AA)
4. Andrea Ogle (AO)
5. Robin Van Der Plank (RvD)
6. Charlene Julius (CJ)

AGENDA:
1. Constitution
2. Working Groups
3. September launch / conference
4. Communication Policy
5. T-shirts
6. Meeting dates
7. General

1.Constitution
1.1.It was agreed to put together a draft constitution for publication to the entire alumni, in the interim until the final constitution document is formally adopted.
1.2.All individuals who subscribe to the alumni will be subjected to this constitution.
1.3.The role of the committee needs to be clearly articulated in this document.
1.4.This document will act as a code of conduct which will govern the operations and decision-making powers within the committee.
1.5.JD will seek legal guidance on the adoption and preparation of this document.
1.6.By the 16th July 2009 a first draft of all submissions will be made available to the committee for review (led by JD).
2.Working Groups (WG)
2.1.It was agreed that each interim committee member will chair a WG which should consist of a minimum of 5 members per WG. These members are to be identified by the chair of each of these WG’s.
2.2.Each WG should appoint a convenor.
2.3.It was agreed that the following WG’s would be established:
2.3.1.Events (RvP)
Plan and execute events.
2.3.2.Standards and Compliance (AA)
Ensure that operations processes and procedures are in place and that accountability and transparency is being exercised effectively.
2.3.3.Communications (JD)
Responsible for strategising and executing all print and online media and communications.
2.3.4.Media Relations (DD)
Responsible for communicating all media and communications opportunities and activities and creating awareness of the alumni and the opportunities it presents.
2.3.5.Partnerships (AA)
Responsible for sourcing and identifying partnerships and possible synergies.
2.3.6.Membership (RvP)
To plan, co-ordinate and executive initiatives that will grow the membership.
2.3.7.Fundraising (AO)
To identify fundraising opportunities by planning and co-ordinating fundraising strategies.
2.3.8.Bursaries and Scholarships (AO)
To identify bursary and scholarship opportunities and co-ordinate the distribution of these amongst current learners and registered alumni members.
2.3.9.Financial Governance (CJ)
To ensure separation of duties, guard against fraud and corruption and ensure legitimate expenditure takes place as well as that all funds acquired by the committee are registered and accounted for.
2.3.10.Mentorships (DD)
To establish a formal mentorship programme.
3.September launch / conference
3.1.Events WG to produce a strategy, basic framework and programme and agree a date.
4.Communication Policy
4.1.Communication WG to have a draft communication policy available for review at next interim committee meeting.
5.T-shirts
5.1.AA has commissioned the printing of 10 t-shirts for the interim alumni committee members. The aim of these t-shirts is to create awareness of the alumni. It speaks directly to the 1,000 strong membership campaign. Each member will be responsible for the payment of their t-shirt.
6.Meeting dates
6.1.It was agreed to meet on a monthly basis. The next meeting will be held on Saturday 18th July 2009 at Deshun Deysel’s office.
7.General
7.1.JD to prepare a write up inviting members to join WG’s (TOR’s – to document 3 initial objectives and execution plan).
7.2.Membership WG to compile a mail shot inviting individuals who’ve e-mailed the alumni with the contact details, inviting them to join a working group.
7.3.FutureSpeak: DD spoke at FNSS on the 2nd June 2009 and all matriculants were present in Room 52. There were lots of questions afterwards and a huge interest in her topic. DD agreed with Mrs Gassiep to arrange for 5 more speakers between June and November to address the matriculants. Ramon Thomas, one of the Mail and Guardian’s latest cohort of 300 young South Africans to have lunch with has agreed to speak next.

Next Meeting: Saturday 18th July 2009 from 09h00 to 12h00 at Deshun Deysel’s residence.

Fred Norman Secondary School

Fred Norman Secondary School

by Gareth Cameron Cool2Care board member 

The Fred Norman Secondary School, situated in Ennerdale outside Johannesburg, established in 1941 was originally built to school 950 pupils. Over the years due to its high standard coupled with great results, Fred Norman Secondary School has become a beacon of light to almost if not the whole community of Ennerdale and surrounds.

It’s 2009, and the school has grown to over 1600 pupils without any infrastructural developments. This has meant that some classes had to be taught in a tent that was donated by the local church. It was time to extend the school.

Due to poor Government involvement in this project of extending the school, Fred Norman Secondary decided to go it alone. Fred Norman having only 30% paying pupils at R600 per annum, fundraising became the only answer to many questions on where to find the money. It was asked by the school that all parents of the community donate R100, this was very successful and raised R65 000. The school then held a Family Fun Day in which they raised a further R52 000. What seemed the impossible was soon becoming a reality. But more money was needed to finish the classrooms.

The school turned to the Dis-Chem Foundation, which is a proud donor to community development and helping communities in need.The Dis-Chem Foundation came to the party and Fred Norman Secondary are on there way to completing there new classrooms.  

It’s a success story that can be appreciated by all. And what is more impressive is the pride that the pupils of Fred Norman Secondary have for the accomplishment that the school has made. It just proves that there is nothing more powerful then the united youth. And there is no better medium of uniting the youth than through education. This was displayed to us, The Dis-Chem Foundation, Yo-TV and Cool 2 Care at an assembly that was put together by the school in appreciation of the Dis-Chem Foundations contribution. 

The Assembly                     

The proceedings started with the Team from the Dis-Chem Foundation, Yo-TV and Cool 2 Care introducing them selves and to tell the school what the Cool 2 Care is about and that it is Cool 2 Care.

We were then treated to some fantastic performance from the school Choir

The Fred Norman Secondary Resident Poet gave us a poem of thanks on behalf of the school.                        

Poem Take One

The place where many run just for education
This is not just a school yet a second home
This where we come with our problems with the hope for help
For all do not be the same
We cry from different pains
And are heard from within
Fred Norman Secondary
My most Valued Family
Here where we learn the ubuntu
For cries are heard of different social, financial, emotional and physical being
This be how it be
The food on the mouths
And empower the youth
With the nurturing of talents
Which grows within the students
Words can never describe
All the pride
Of the being which is filled with you
When talent is natured Food is given
The soul is consoled
The crime is decreased
This be not all
As I can go on all year
But for most of this we need financial assistance
As so to get guidance
Thanks to Dis-Chem I can see the light
And right now it is shining very bright
By: Tshidiso   

The assembly was ended by a group of traditional South African dances, bringing in some of the heart and soul of what the South African culture is all about. This was great fun and a truly great way to end proceeding.  The assembly was humbling, to see what these pupils come from yet how enthusiastic and well presented they are is something to be admired.Fred Norman Secondary School can be proud of their achievements, not only in teaching the youth but giving them purpose and belief that there is green grass on the other side. This was a worthy cause that the Dis-Chem Foundation is proud to be a part of.