Wednesday, 24 July 2013
Tuesday, 2 July 2013
CONGRATULATIONS MASAI UJIRI
We (Demosa A B U Zaria) are using this medium to congratulate one of our own,Mr. Masai Ujiri on his appointment as the General Manager of Toronto Raptors, more grease to your elbow bros.
Friday, 15 March 2013
JANUARY MEETING
THE
MINUTES OF DEMONSTRATION OLD STUDENTS’ ALUMNI ( DEMOSA) MEETING LAGOS STATE
CHAPTER HELD AT LTV 8 COMPOUND, AGIDIMGBI, IKEJA LAGOS ON 27TH
JANUARY 2012
ATTENDANCE
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OPENING
The meeting started quite late by 14.45 due to the fact
that we could not see the manager who makes arrangement for chairs for us to
sit, hence Maikudi led us in opening prayer while Tope Soladoye read the
minutes of our last minutes. After reading the minutes Henry called our
attention to the fact that in the area titled other issues, Dapo Daramola was
actually the one who spoke on Masai Ujiri’s
visit. After the adoption, Lateef Suberu called for the adoption which
was seconded by Azeez Momodu.
APOLOGY
Bukonla and Bola Olanrewaju sent in their apology for
not being able to attend the meeting. We take apology from Kudi though she
called in that she is on her way but maybe due to the rain and hold up she did
not meet us before we dispersed.
LOGO
The issue of logo of the Alumni was brought up and Dapo
Daramola showed the house the copy of the logo. We looked at it and various
comments were made, Henry suggested that the logo does not have ABU anywhere
on, that since ABU is not the only university having a secondary school named
Demonstration, hence there is a need to signify on our logo which Demonstration’s
Logo it is. Adesina also commented that since our uniform is is navy blue, the
logo should be navy blue in colour but this was countered that green is the
colour of ABU and so we cannot do what is different from our parent (ABU). Dapo
said in branding there is uniformity which we need to adhere to, base on this
we rested the case on that.
WELFARE
On the issue of welfare being included in the
constitution, Bar. Azeez suggested that when writing our constitution, it will
not be appropriate to include a fix amount to be given to members who are celebrating or
being bereave because if we do, if need be in the future, if we do anything
otherwise, it will be against our constitution and this will make us be
changing or adjusting the constitution all the time seeking CAC stamp, this
will be cumbersome and expensive. His suggestion is that we could have an in
house committee which will be saddled with the responsibility to decide what
should be given to anybody as at when due, he further suggested that the
committee might be on yearly basis or reconstituted every year. Dapo further
reminded the house that in our previous meeting we’ve agreed to a token meeting
levy of one thousand naira. On this Adesina further enumerated that the one
thousand is being levied because as it is now, we do not have an annual due to
run the affairs of the Alumni we need to start somewhere and that this token
for now is not by compulsion, for those in the meeting who don’t have up to one
thousand naira, it is not a barrier for attending and also if any one has more
than one thousand naira no problem.
2013
ACTIVITIES
For this year we are trying to draw up programs for that
we have a general direction of where we are going. Segun Daramola encouraged
the house to bring up ideas as per what we could include in the yearly activities.
Already included in this year’s activity is the presentation of scholarship to
the best graduating student in JSS 3 and SS2. This will be awarded on the
school’s speech and prize giving day. We are still open to suggestions. Suggestion
was made by Adesina that we should find out the school fees and date of the
speech and prize giving day.
OTHER ISSUES
A letter of appreciation was sent by a member of the
house and was read by Adesina showing his appreciation to the
house for the financial assistance given him last December. Segun enumerated
further on the importance of being a member and also inviting other Demosaites
that we know, as we have many things to gain.
Adesina spoke on his efforts too especially now as it
concern this Abuja chapter, that he will going to Abuja next month and will be
attending their meeting if they agree to have it when he is available and with
a couple of old school mates who had promised him to be there.
Segun further said when one is coming down this
association stands to lift the person up till one becomes balance again, that
one will value # 5000.00 when one is in dire need than one million naira when
one is comfortable.
The newest comer in the house Abdullahi Maikudi was
given the floor to address us. He said he was happy to be part of this meeting
as he had never witnessed an organized one like this before. He promised to
always be in attendance and specifically thanked Adesina and Lateef for
inviting him. He also said should there be a financial need in the house he
should be carried along to contribute his own quota.
Tope spoke on her efforts in trying to convince her
cousin to attend but did promise not to relent. Adesina gave words of
exhortation as the meeting was being rounded up. There was a run down of
pictures of our previous activities so that those who were actually coming for
the first time can see.
MONEY
CONTRIBUTED:
Of the money generated-#7,500, #5,000 was handed over to
John Ojuola to help present to Mr. Abdulateef who gave birth to a baby boy recently.
The remaining balance with Adesina, #2,000 was paid into Bola Olanrewaju’s
account for the monthly running of the office while the remaining balance of
#500 has been paid into Kudi’s account being the treasurer.
At exactly 16.15 Maikudi moved a motion for adjournment
which was seconded by Tope.
Closing prayer was said by Temitope Soladoye.
Minutes taken by Adesina O. / Henry G.
Friday, 22 February 2013
NOVEMBER 25th minutes of meeting
THE
MINUTES OF DEMONSTRATION OLD STUDENTS’ ALUMNI (DEMOSA) MEETING LAGOS STATE
CHAPTER HELD AT LTV 8 COMPOUND, AGIDINGBI, IKEJA LAGOS ON 25th
NOVEMBER 2012.
ATTENDANCE
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OPENING
The meeting started at
2.25pm and the opening prayers was led by Adesina Ogunyebi.
John Ojuola read the
minutes of October meeting. Lateef Suberu adopted the minutes and Adesina
Ogunyebi seconded.
APOLOGY
Kudi Olobayo and Azeez
Momodu sent in message that they won’t
been able to be present at the meeting.
LOGO
A logo that would dignify
our Alumni is being worked on. Work is yet to be concluded on it. A car sticker
too will be done, Segun Daramola told
the house. He promised to present the logo once its finished.
LEGAL
The constitution is ready
copies have been sent to Michael Akuboh in Zaria, Ayedime Bako in Abuja and
Olusegun Akintunde in Canada for their contributions as we await their
responses before we commence the process of registration.
WELFARE
Bola Olanrewaju called the
attention of the House on the benefits for members and our Alma Mata because it
was not included in details in the constitution. Ogunyebi Adesina thinks it
should not be included while Segun Daramola and Lateef Suberu disagree with him. Segun Daramola wants
us to have a clear cut on the issue as he gave example with what the class of
92 set did for their year group tutor. He went further that a blanket fee
cannot be attached instead a token that is reasonable be decided by the Welfare
Committee in line with what is available at the time the event occurred. In a situation
where the event is out of the jurisdiction of the alumni support from the
alumni will be needed to cushion member’s contribution.
Ogunyebi Adesina, brought
up suggestion to aid and support Bola Olanrewaju with cash no matter how little
in what she does for the alumni. The issue revolves round secretariat role. He
volunteered to assist her with the printing of the minutes for meetings once a
while Henry Gaji agreed to send recharge card to her once a while too. After several deliberation,
Solomon Evanero suggested Two Thousand
Naira (N2,000) is reasonable enough to give her every month as assistance in the running cost. The House
agreed. Bola Olanrewaju then suggested that the money should be given when
constitution is ready and fully in place. The House agreed that it should take
immediate effect as we have started monthly due collection of One thousand
Naira each, (N1,000).
PARTY
Response from the post of
the end of year party on facebook was not encouraging at all. The date, venue
and time as decided before still stands.
OTHER ISSUES
Henry Gaji reminded us that
all we are doing is not only branding DEMOSA but also celebrating ourselves as
we have a lot of us home and abroad that made DEMOSA proud. Examples are Masai
Ujiri an International ambassador, Lanre Lasisi, a journalist with Channels Television
one of the choice television station in
Nigeria among others.
A visit to be paid to our Alma
Mata in 2013 during their Speech and Prize giving day in Zaria, Kaduna state was discussed though the date is not known.
The decision to give scholarship to the best Junior Secondary School Three (JSS.3)
Student and the best Senior Secondary School Two (SSS.2) Student was made.
Segun Daramola, reminded
the House that this body is the National body of DEMOSA so all other DEMOSA
groups especially the different year groups that have decided to come together
should all be under the national umbrella and operate same constitution. He further
listed the achievements of DEMOSA Lagos in the past one year as follows:
Ø Contribution
to assist one of our members financially
Ø Our
presence at the funeral of late Mrs. Jaja our former Principal in her home town
in Kaduna State
Ø Visit
to Mrs. Alaiyemola our former Vice Principal in Lagos.
Ø Visit
to Mrs. Balogun in her home town in Kogi state.
Ø Created
awareness for DEMOSA members
Ø Met
with one of our international Ambassador, Masai Ujiri during his visit to
Lagos.
Ø Drafted
a comprehensive framework for DEMOSA to
use as a guide in running the alumni.
Ø Renewed
loved relationship
ADJOURNMENT:
Ogunyebi
Adesina, moved for adjournment and Solomon Evanero seconded at 4.15pm
NEXT
MEETING: 27th of January 2013
CLOSING:
Solomon
Evanero said the closing prayers.
Thursday, 21 February 2013
MRS ALAIYEMOLA PRESENTATION OF XMAS GIFT
DEMOSA Lagos on behalf of National Alumni Of Demonstration Secondary School ABU Zaria visited Mrs Alaiyemola to present her with Xmas gift during her visit to Lagos. She appreciated and prayed for success for all Demosaites. Present at the occassion: Aimola Taiwo (92 set ) Abuja, Segun Daramola (88 set) Lagos, Lateef Suberu (92 set) Lagos, Bola Olanrewaju (88 set) Lagos and Adesina Kabiyesi Tobi (92 set) Lagos
DEMOSA END OF YEAR PARTY AT ONE
DEMOSA LAGOS ended the year 2012 in grand style with families of members present at the occasion having more than enough to eat and drink. Those that still had the strength also had to take one or few bottles for the road. We will also like to thank the entire members of the LAGOS chapter for this great feat. DEMOSA has come to stay for good and forever. Long live DEMOSA long Demonstration secondary School ABU ZARIA.
Monday, 10 December 2012
4th NOVEMBER 2012 meeting
THE MINUTES OF
DEMONSTRATION OLD STUDENTS’ ALUMNI (DEMOSA) MEETING LAGOS STATE CHAPTER HELD AT
LTV 8 COMPOUND, AGIDINGBI, IKEJA LAGOS ON 4th NOVEMBER 2012.
ATTENDANCE
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OPENING
The meeting started at
2.26pm and the opening prayer was led by Adesina Ogunyebi.
Lateef Suberu read the
minutes of September meeting. John Ojuola adopted the minutes and Adesina
Ogunyebi seconded.
Buki Dada and Azeez Momodu
sent message that they would be a bit late while Herny Gaji sent apology for
not been able to be present cause he was called
to duty as he was on his way to the meeting. Babajide Akintokun of 89
set was present for the first time at the meeting.
MATTERS DISCUSSED
REPORT
ON EGBE TRIP: Bola Olanrewaju presented the report on
their trip to Egbe during which they went to see Mrs. Balogun, a mother and former Senior Mistress at Demonstration
Secondary School ABU Zaria on the occasion of her 76th birthday. The
report includes the names of members that contributed to the success of the
trip, the total money realized, the expenses incurred during the trip and the
balance left.
MRS.
ALAIYEMOLA’ GIFT: Bola Olanrewaju suggested that we add to
the cash from the balance left from the Egbe trip or we just take 10k out of it
and present cash as gift to Mrs. Alaiyemola. John Ojuola reminded the house
that as discussed we should get her a gift. As gift is more treasured than
cash. A good wrist watch was suggested and be given to her as Xmas gift. Lateef
Suberu and Kudi Olobayo also agreed to
this.
MEETING
DUES:
As discussed and agreed at the previous meeting on keeping a small purse for
the Alumni until an account is opened, Segun Daramola suggested One Thousand Naira (N1,000)as he sees Five Hundred Naira (N500)
as too small. The House all accepted. For now it’s made clear that where a
member doesn’t have to give at a sitting, such should not be carried over to
the next meeting to avoid unnecessary accumulation as this will keep members
back from attending meetings. The payment of the dues was started same day. Bola Olanrewaju suggested Kudi Olobayo as
treasurer to keep the monthly dues, Segun Daramola seconded and the House too
accepted.
LEGAL:
Azeez
Momodu, the Lawyer in the House sent a copy of the Constitution that he had
worked on to the Constitution Committee to serve as a guide to work with as the
committee has chosen the 10th of November as the day to conclude
everything that has to do with the Constitution so as to send to Abuja Chapter
for their contributions and also forward same to the lawyer.
LOGO:
Segun accepted the blame on not getting the logo ready but promised to get it
done and show the Constitution committee on their meeting day.
ON MR. ITOE: John Ojuola raised the
issue of Mr. Itoe concerning the assistance Kotei ask from DEMOSA. Bola
Olanrewaju responded that Michael Akuboh has not gotten back to DEMOSA
concerning the issue as she spoke with him (Michael) during the week.
PARTY:
December 8th 2012 was chosen as the date for DEMOSA get together.
Adesina Ogunyebi asked the form it will take. It was agreed that resources be
pull together and we decide on what we want. Babajide Akintokun advised that we
should know and be sure of the number of people we will carter for so as to
avoid waste. After much deliberation on the issue an estimate of Fifty Thousand Naira (N50,000) was
arrived at for now and each member was tax
Five Thousand Naira each (N5,000)
payable before the next meeting.
Adesina Ogunyebi suggested
that we invite members of our family to have fun with us and also see what we
have been doing in the last one year. It was advised too that we get gift for
the children under age 6.
For the Venue suggested, there
is no issue as no payment will be made for us to use the space. The place is
Recreation Ground House of Assembly ETB Park, Ikeja. Time of the party has not
been decided yet.
OTHER
MATTERS: Lateef Suberu accused Bola Olanrewaju of not giving
them anything for her birthday. She (Bola) responded that DEMOSA was to honour
her. Segun Daramola agreed with her but apologized on behalf for DEMOSA Lagos
for not getting her anything for her birthday. The issue of certain benefits
such as this will be discussed further.
ADJOURNMENT:
Bola Olanrewaju moved for adjournment at 4.20pm seconded by Adesina Ogunyebi.
NEXT MEETING: 25th
of November, 2012
CLOSING: The
meeting came to a close with prayers
said by Azeez Momodu.
Bola
Olanrewaju
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