Thank you brother John.
We Koares are so blessed to have a Koare kid like you with a heart of gold, and a wealth of knowledge of processes on NGOs.
We really are counting on you to lead us through to realise all of our dreams.
Thank you tru and God bless.
Percy.
From: John Rombo [mailto:johnrombo2004@yahoo.com]
Sent: Friday, 10 February 2012 9:57 AM
To: Rex Yatu
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Subject: RE: Koare Rural Development Association Account & Details
Dear All Koare Konda Kids, Thank you so much for all the comments and contributions towards "Koare Rural Development Association". It means alot and such contribution of ideas, skills and resources add true value and meaning to what we are initiating and want to achieve in the years to come so long as Koare exists and our generations exist and survive the hardships, difficulties times and problems we all face in our individual lives, family circles, community level, and the wider society at large. It is through such active involvement and participation that things move from one stage to another. No man is an island as they say. We need each other's back to look out for, support each other and see the future with optimism and clear sense of responsibility and direction. All that we are doing, as Rex Yatu has rightfully stated, we have been talking about the way forward, how to get our Koare folks together but no one started too soon due to different responsibilities we all have had over the years. Now all of us are paving way for all Koares to see each other through the formation of this association. In many different parts of PNG, people form associations for different purposes, but the major reason being to establish a legally recognized institution, supported by its own CONSTITUTION to function for the purposes of being recognised by relevant government authories and other support agencies such as donors to bring basic but much needed services to the poor. One person can not go and ask the government or donor agencies to suppport our area. A collective and concerted effort is needed and one of the major ways people in other parts of PNG are doing is through the formation of such associations. That means all of us need to feel proud, be happy and leave ill-feelings of any sort behind and support this course for our common good. This association is the flagship and is the way forward and I would expect all Koare flesh and blood to take full responsibility, ownership and work towards achieving the intended goals and objectives. If you do have any sort of feeling, PRAY TO GOD TO FORGIVE YOURSELF AND BE HAPPY YO WORK TOGETHER AS BROTHERS AND SISTERS. Our poor peoopel back in the villages depend entirely on us as educated people. They have special respect for us and it breaks my heart when we do things which make us differ from each other. I just hope that all Koares will at least contribute in different ways and leave behind and feelings and thoughts of any sort you might have. If I have created any issues with any Koare Kids, please forgive me and I want all of us to be part of this course in our different ways and capacities. To be frank no one person will take ownership of this institution and no one will do that. This association belongs to the people and children of Koare and I can assure all that other parts of Kagua/Erave/Pangia/Ialibu are starting to have access to our information and they are waiting in earnest to see how we are re-grouping and re-organising ourselves. Many people I have spoken to so far feel that Koare people are more peace loving and things that are are doing is seen and heard by others. When one brother or sister falls, another one should step in and up-lift that fallen hero and proudly take off the burden and move to the next level. Only then I am sure we will know that our little place will be a model home for all to see and feel and experience. Lets all work together so that from nothing we can create something, and from nowhere we can be somewhere. Through God's Grace we can fulfill our heart's desires and build this institution for the good of our children. On that note let me clarify some things here. I deliberaly selected the four guys to be party to the account of the association. In fact it is was a suggestion and I have made note below that I would rather ask the guys to confirm their participation. The guys whom I have chosen represent the entire Koare population from all corners, at least to start off with. But this was not a confirmed interim committee, do not take me wrong in this please. This group of men were chosen to simply open the Association account. The account is very important for the effective functioning of the association itself. However, be informed that our bro Kevin Kama just informed us that we cannot just open the account straight away like that. For an association BSP requires certain documentation such as the association registration certificate, first meeting minutes among other relevant documentation. As such we are putting this on hold for the time being until the Associaiton registration comes out in few weeks time. So I thought we would have the account done immediately but since it requires other documentation, we have to wait for the association certificate and the first meeting to come about. Only then we can proceed with the account openning. But please have some fair adea on the composition of the association so that the organisation truly represents the entire Koare area so that one person, family, group or clan does not feel being isolated. This is an INCLUSIVE ORGANISATION. Those days when one rules over the other, one man decision making and others become mere followers is over and now this new generation of Koare Kids want to chart our future based on respect for one another, support, encouragement, team work, having and sharing the same vision and mission for common good of our remote location. We also want to establish the fact that every Koare Kid has some kind of ability to contribute meaningfully at least something depending on your individual abilities and strength. Take note that those boys and girls who are thinking of formulating a Project Proposal, please do not publish the Proposals on the website. This is to avoid other people other than our Koare tolks having access to the data and information. Proposal writing for projects should be treated confidential and must only be seen by the Koare Konda Kids. However, in the long term, this will be further restricted to only members of the association and eventually to the elected Association Executive members. On this note please think about the following and throw in some ideas you may have: 1. Date for first meeting ( will be determined by the Association Registration Certificate). But think along Rex Yatu's proposal to have it during the coming elections where we can have more audience and solicit funding opportunities for the association. 2. Launching of the Association; where, when and how? 3. Membership fees: different stages such as educated people who are working in bigger jobs, working people but less income, councillors, village leaders, village mothers and fathers, children in high schools, children in primary schools, children in the villages, church pastors etc etc. 4. Association Structure: Executive including Chairman, Deputy Chairman, Committee Members, Secretary, and Treasurer. 5. Different Committees such as Health, Education, Agricultire etc based on the development needs in our area which must be headed by a structure as well. 6. Patron: This person is very important person who must be of high social status such as our Member of Parliament, District Administrator or Kiap so that by involving them we easily have access to funding and respource support. This is infact part of their social obligation to do so. 7, any other issues you may think of.... I think em tasol na hope this helps so that we know where we all are going and what lies ahead of us to ensure Koare one day enjoys this hard work and our children can feel happy and be proud of what we have started for them. Kindest regards and may the good Lord continue to bless us as we collectively work through and chart our future forward with optimism. John Rombo |
