First Ordinary General Meeting
On June 22nd, 2023 at 7:30 p.m., after almost a year of existence, the first regular members' meeting took place in the Mauritiushaus in Leimen. The association has now grown to 120 members. Many of them arrived on time in summer temperatures and were warmly welcomed by Pastor Lourdu, the association's chairman. This was followed by a minute's silence for a member of the association who unfortunately recently passed away. In the course of the annual report, Pastor Lourdu then listed the individual projects in India that have already been realized since the association was founded in August last year: a total of 17 in number. However, only projects whose application has been examined in detail by a committee and found to be worthy of funding can be funded: for example, urgently needed equipment for school children with school materials, purchase of essential medicines, dowry required for an upcoming wedding, educational events for girls and young women and training sponsorships for school leavers. The association’s individual projects are regularly reported in the local media.
Pastor Weida then took the floor and informed everyone about the association's income (namely membership fees and donations) and expenses, and answered questions from members present. After the auditors had confirmed that the audit of receipts and accounts had been flawless, the board was unanimously discharged. It was suggested that a possible follow-up of the approved support should take place in order to ensure a better assessment of the effectiveness of the help provided in the future. After mentioning the association's summer festival on July 1st and a flea market for all of the parish's kindergartens on September 23rd this year, the proceeds of which will go to the association, the official meeting ended after just under an hour. The members used the early evening hours for a private chat or two.
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