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EKITI PARAPO COLLEGE OLD STUDENTS ASSOCIATION (NORTH AMERICA)

MINUTES OF TELECONFERENCE GENERAL MEETING, 02/01/ 2014

Attendance: Dr. Adeniji, Olufemi, Ms. Asebiomo, Helen; Prof. Ekunsanmi, Toye

(President); Mr. Ojo, Johnson. Mr. Omolewa, Eyitayo; Mr. Otunba Oluwasola, Olu;

Dr, Omotunde. Mr. Shola Kayode; Mr. Olaoye Faboro; Mr. Bolade Ariyo; Mr. Alfred

Akinola.

Opening Prayers: Dr. Olufemi Adeniji

EPC 60th Anniversary

President commenced the meeting around 3.15pm. He stated with apology that

he could not go to E.P.C Ido Ekiti; during his travel to Nigeria but said that he

spoke to Prof Osi and Prof. Ojo respectively. They did not support the idea of EPC

60th anniversary celebration due to the present condition of EPC. However, Prof.

Ekunsanmi called the National President who was able to canvass and sought

their cooperation on the anniversary. He went further to say that Nigeria Chapter

Annual General meeting was coming up on February 15 and we will be waiting for

the outcome of their deliberations. Also, the President shed more light on the

appointment of the new Principal for EPC in person of Mr. Tolu Ogunruku. He

described him as a wonderful gentleman, which is good for all of us.

Mr. Tayo Omolewa inquired about the fund raising efforts of our Alumni in

Ibadan. Furthermore, he believes the National president is moving around to

communicate with other branches, but noted that the fund-raising efforts of class

of 75 was not going well. Based on the comment made by Ms. Helen Asebiomo

that there is no real Ibadan branch. As a result, Mr. Akinola wanted us to

encourage EPCian living in Ibadan to have a branch there, and elect their officers,

which was supported by the President. Ms. Helen Asebiomo suggested that the

National President should endeavor to organize the Ibadan branch. We may talk

to Dr. Olaniyan to work with the National President to initiate efforts on forming

the Ibadan branch.Mr. Johnson Ojo asked what we would be celebrating if we cannot tie our 60th

anniversary celebration to fund raising. In the Presidents response, he said that

we can highlight our past achievements and also use it to raise peoples

awareness that we still need more work to be done. Ms. Helen Asebiomo stated

that we will call peoples awareness to EPC through the invitation of the Governor;

his commissioner and the Obas which will be to the glory of Ekiti. Coupled with


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this, we could put people like Prof. Osi, Prof Ayeni as guest Speakers. We have

purposes that need to be achieved.

The President encouraged us to make the anniversary a success. After the

anniversary, we will need structures in place, roads being rebuilt and most of thecontributed money will go to re-building the School. Mr. Faboro requested that we

should ask somebody to give us an estimate of how much it will take to rebuild the

school. Ms. Asebiomo reported that it would be to the tune of N200, 000 000 per

Prof. Osis estimates. The president stated somebody has started to raise a million

naira for his set. Mrs. Yemisi Bamisaye wanted to donate $1000 which Ms. Helen

advised her to donate to her set. Dr. Femi Adeniji stated that we have worked on

renovation of library, and laboratory roof. He emphasize that we should continue

to work together.

EPC Alumni NewsletterThe President initiated an idea of printing EPC Alumni Newsletter, which will be

edited by Prof. Familoni, who has been contacted by the president and has agreed

to do so. He encouraged anybody who has any idea on how the newsletter should

look and what should be included to forward it to Prof. Familoni.

EPC Website

The issue of website has not been updated for a while per Mr. Omolewas

statement. He suggested that he will contact the graphic person to include

fundraising in the flyer which will be uploaded on the website. He stated the cost

of running / maintaining the website is totaled $300 for the period of 3years which

we have paid for, and that we are still current

Matters Arising

He further stated that the President has paid twice on paypall which will be

moved to Bank of America (BAC) account; and that the transfer of accountsignatory was finalized yesterday. However, the BAC rules stipulates that if the

balance is less than $ 3000.00, we will pay monthly fees. Bank of America will like

to speak to Mr. Omolewa on how to pay with credit cards. The president stated

that our contribution toward our National purse for the Anniversary is important.

However, Mr. Ojo Johnson clarified that individual contribution is $500. Therefore,


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the president encouraged us to pay up before the end of March. He directed Dr.

Omotunde to send reminder of their contribution to all members between now

and end of next month. Finally Mr. Ojo Johnson used this medium to remind

members present to redeem their pledge.

Closing Prayers:Ms. Helen Asebiomo.

Otunba Olu. Oluwasola - Secretary for Admin

Ekiti Parapo College Old Students Association North America Chapter.

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