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4th General Meeting of the GSTS (UK) Group
Meeting Held at Technopark Building, South Bank University, 90 London Road, Elephant and Castle, London SE1 6LN.
30th April, 2005.

Attendants:

Raymond Akuaku
Adrian Coleman
Emmanuel Gyamfi
Edmund Dadson
James Oppong Bimpeh
Richard Appiah Oppong
Farouk Haruna
Lt CDR Appea
Benjamin Koomson
Dr Osei Adjei

Agenda:

· Update on previous assignment
· Election of Officers
· Activities for 2005
· AOB

1 Chairman's Opening/Welcome:

The meeting began with a prayer by Mr Raymond Akuaku and was chaired by Mr Edmund Dadson

2 Apologies/Absentees:
· Mr Byron Bruce
· Richard Abbiw
· Ofori Brown
· Isaac Ahenkora

3 Charitable Status:

A new application process will commence after the election of executives. Hence at the next meeting application forms will be ready for Trustees to fill in. Action (Farouk)

4 Dues
Members were encouraged to set up standing orders to facilitate ease of payment. Reminder letters are to be dispatched. Action (Farouk)

5 Web Site

Another call was made for the editorial committee previously formed to pull their weight for the site to take off. Ideas are also encouraged from every member.

6 Elections 2005

After the 2005 election the following were voted into office:

Chairman: Dr Osei Adjei
Financial Secretary: Mr Farouk Haruna
Secretary: Mr Raymond Akuaku
Organising Secretary: Mr Richard Appiah Oppong
Webmaster: Mr Richard Abbiw

7 Centenary Celebrations (2009)

· The association need to consider undertaking a project for the anniversary. Other branches will also be consulted on their plans. Donations are also welcomed from members.
· For those interested in attending the anniversary, Mr Appiah Oppong is setting up a "Fund/ Saver Scheme" through which members can start contributing towards their fare, donations, etc. This will facilitate ease in individual finances.

8 Other Matters
· Networking should be encouraged to serve as a motivation for attendance. Action (All)
· Summer Barbeque will be held on Saturday 13 August 2005. Any member interested in hosting the event is welcomed.
· Family Fun day will be held on Sunday 28th August 2005.
· Dinner - This year's dinner will be held on 10th December 2005. Due to past experiences, the event will be held in a restaurant (not yet decided) and strictly on a pre-pay basis to reduce cost.
· With the explosion of broadband we can organise conference calls and online chats (meetings) at low cost.
· The executives need to organise a yearly planner/calendar to serve as a reminder to members about our programs.

9 Bereavement
CDR Appea expressed his gratitude for the support the association extended towards the funeral of the Late CDR John Adjei.
The association in future will categorise membership (active/inactive) to determine the level of support provided during these events.

10 Next Meeting
The next meeting date is Saturday 28th May 2005, 14:00 p.m. prompt. The venue will be South Bank University, Elephant and Castle. London.

11 Agenda for next meeting

· Update on previous assignment
· Activities for 2005
· AOB

12 Closing
The meeting ended with a prayer by Mr Oppong at 16.00pm.

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