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MINUTES OF THE GSTS OLD BOYS ASSOCIATION (TEMA BRANCH) MEETING HELD ON 10TH JULY, 2003.

Meeting began at 19:49hrs after the secretary, acting as the Chairman for the evening, welcomed all present and apologised for the late start of the meeting. The minutes of the previous meeting was read to all by Papa Kofi Mensah-Woode.

Gavin Glover pointed some omissions, which were delay mention. Captain Owusu-Koranteng also made mention of the fact that members at the previous meeting were surprised at what had transpired based on information received concerning the past chairman.

Gavin Glover moved for the acceptance of the minutes as a working document. Captain Owusu-Koranteng seconded this move.

Report by Consultative Committee

The team (made of 4 members) met with ex-chairman on the 16th of June, 2003. This was to express the concerns of the Tema old boys as regards the financial matters at the same time seeking confirmation as to what had been heard. The team did find this to be true to which he (immediate past chairman) sincerely apologised for what hard happened. He even further explained why that happened and did promise to pay the money back no matter what. The team was thanked dealing with him leniently. At this stage, the team required that he set a date for paying back the money that had been misappropriated. He promised to pay the money off by the end of July and also keep in touch with the team.

The way forward

A member of team launched a personal crusade managed to collect ¢500,000 to alleviate to the debt that to be paid. Mr Klutse promise to give the association ¢1,000,000 to which members present clapped heartily for.

The chairman responded to the report and suggested that ways to prevent these financial misappropriations will be looked into.

Election of Interim Committee

Due to the time frame and the members present, the election was postponed, but it was suggested we continue the membership drive to build up the association.

JoyFM Old Students Reunion

The chairman informed and encouraged all present to make it to Aviation Social Centre to big up the school.

Stickers

To help with fund raising, a set of sickens (4) were put together and is sold for not less then ¢50,000. Four of these were sold at the meeting. To contribute to the reduction of the impending debt, KB Smith-Mensah (Suma) paid ¢200,000.

Any other Business

Roland Quainoo suggested that meetings should not always be about the school but also be used as platform to help connect us for business deals, job opportunities, etc. As such starting with this meeting, the last item on every meeting agenda will be networking.

Wife Patrons

Capt Owusu Koranteng suggested that all wives be made patrons to help the association get better to help all.

Palanto's Dad's Funeral

The house was informed of Palanto's Dad's death. The chairman admonished all present to show up at Palanto's house to sympathise with him on Friday 11th or Saturday 12th.

The meeting was move to a close at @ 21.00hrs by Roland Ato Quainoo. Papa Kojo Mensah-Woode closed the meeting with a prayer.

Old boys present at Meeting:

Jonathan Klutse ('72 - '77)
Capt. Owusu Koranteng ('68 - '75)
Isaac Rockson II ('86 - '91)
Gavin Glover ('88 - '92)
Roland Ato Quainoo ('88 - '94)
ST Awah ('71 - '76)
Papa Kojo Mensah-Woode ('88 - '90)
KB Smith-Mensah ('71 - '76)
Moses Cudjoe ('71 - '76)

Previous Meetings:

- 10th October, 2002.
- 11th July, 2002.
- 9th May, 2002.
- 11th April, 2002.
- 14th March, 2002.
- 13th February, 2002.
- 10th Janauary, 2002.

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