First Ordinary General Meeting
On June 22, 2023, at 7:30 p.m., the first general meeting of the association took place at the Mauritiushaus in Leimen, almost a year after its founding. The association has now grown to 120 members. Many of them arrived punctually in the summery weather and were warmly welcomed by Father Lourdu, the association's chairman. Following this, a minute of silence was observed in memory of a member who had sadly passed away recently. In his report, Father Lourdu then outlined the individual projects in India that have been implemented since the association's founding in August of last year: a total of 17. However, only projects whose applications have been thoroughly reviewed by a committee and deemed worthy of support can be funded. These include, for example, providing urgently needed school supplies for children, purchasing essential medications, providing dowries for upcoming weddings, educational programs for girls and young women, and sponsoring apprenticeships for school leavers. The association's individual projects are regularly reported in the local media.
Pastor Weida then addressed the members, reporting on the association's income (membership fees and donations) and expenses, and answering questions from those present. After the auditors confirmed that the accounts and financial records were in perfect order, the board was unanimously discharged. It was proposed that a follow-up review of approved grants be conducted to better assess the effectiveness of future assistance. Following announcements about the association's summer festival on July 1st and a flea market for all the parish's kindergartens on September 23rd, the proceeds of which will benefit the association, the official meeting concluded after just under an hour. Members then took advantage of the early evening for some informal conversation.
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