The Annual General Meeting of the StAY Alive Fellowship took place on Sunday January 25th 2009. With seven leaders responsible for seven dockets and throw in the Treasurers Report, we were set for a long day, but one that was well worth it.
The overiding point in most if not all reports was that StAY Alive had made major strides in the year 2008 but there was still alot of room for growth and improvement. Some of the challenges that stood out were the need of growing the small group fellowships and intimate Monday Fellowship. The issue of raising funds was discussed at length precipitated by the biggest deficite ever in the StAY Alive accounts that stood at over Kes 180,000.
On the brighter side, the AGM celebrated the first year after the launch of the three cell teams Eagles, Yakobo and G.O. The bearer of the 2008 Chairmans Award weighed in with an outsiders view of StAY Alive that reminded us of how highly we are regarded within the Church the community around and the Nairobi Diocese. He had a challenge that the potential of increased support was out there giving his personal commitment to act as the bridge with the highly endowed but low activity KAMA team.
After all the reports were completed with several comments and reactions from the membership, all was set for the election of Team 2009.
The Patron acted as the Presiding Officer introducing the voting procedure and regulations. After an interesting voting and tallying process the following were announced as the Team 2009 Officials:
Chairman: Dennis Wabukala
Secretary: Evelyn Muthoni
Treasurer: Mwihaki Muiruri
Committee Members:
Kenince Mbithi
John Kamau
Barbara Maina
Susan Irungu
Keeping with the StAY Alive tradition, new blood was injected in the form of Evelyn, John and Susan. Continuity was addressed through Dennis, Kenince and Barbara while Mwihaki made a return to her old docket at the Treasury after an years break and we hope she will be able to reinstate and rejuvenate the financials.
After blessing and commissioning the new team the Patron shared with the group about the sabbatical that he and his family are taking and that the Chruch is in the process of identifying another Patron to take over by the time of the main Church AGM.
All said and done, the future of StAY Alive is very promising and with a new team in place the sky has never been the limit.
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Patrons Kamukunji & Breakfast
The first ever Patrons Kamukunji & Breakfast was held Saturday January 17, 2009. The idea behind the event was to bring together the StAY Alive fraternity to a gathering where they discuss matters of StAY Alive and they as individuals with StAY Alive PEVU.
On this occasion on the cards were the following topics:
• Vision, Mission & Values Of StAY Alive: Covering how we work, why we work the way we do, our aspirations and values to live by and the larger StAY Alive vision
•Awakening The Giant Inside: Motivational talk on understanding and evaluating self, expected to set you out on a journey of purpose
• CV Preparation & Interview Skills: Tips on how to sell yourself at different levels and how one should present self. Remember, you only get one chance to make a first impression!
Though starting late (due to slow trickling in of members) the day started off with prayers and an introduction of the days activities. This was followed by a sumptous breakfast, appropriately hosted by the Pevu members in attendance with their spouses.
The first discussion session was handled by Elias Wamae. He weaved through the history of StAY Alive, the vision and values, the groups activities and enumerating the threats as well. The distinction that makes StAY Alive not just any other church based youth group was brought out clearly by sharing the StAY Alive Brand.
This session was followed by a welcome break where the outgoing chair Anthony Kibigo led in an interesting group activity.
Following thereafter was the talk on awakening the giant inside. The talk, presented by the Patron Cris Mwangi dwelt on bringing out the best in us by mainly understanding our God intended purpose, relating it to where we are and projecting it into the future. Peppered with loads of Bible references and pertinent examples both biblical and practical, the path to greatness as defined by God and not man was put into everyones perspective.
For a session that was supposed to end at 12, the third facilitator was yet o make it to the venue by this time. A suggestion by the Patron that we adjourn and hold the last session at another date was met by a counter suggestion that we reach the facilitator and confirm that we should wait. Calls to him went unanswered. However, soon thereafter he called and confirmed that he was 'flying' to the venue.
An exhibition corner was setup to relive the memories of StAY Alive with different literature and various apparel from previous years on display. More snacks were shared and the members present were divided into three groups. The assignment was to deliberate on and share with all the three values of StAY Alive viz: Purpose, Growth & Unity!
After the group summaries all was set for the last presentation. Facilitated by Dickson Nyambori, the Head of Human Resources at Hotpoint Appliances where he has just joined from British American Insurance in a similar capacity. A direct and aggressive character, he tore through CV preparation and common mistakes therein, also covering the pre, during and post interview activities.
The session finally came to a close with the sharing of the Word by another StAY Alive Pevu stalwart Jacob Mulanda who covered the confidence we should have even in our youth drawing mainly from Jeremiah 1.
All said and done the day was well worth every second, closing at 6PM attendees were overheard saying that that was a day well spent. It was also generally agreed that the days expectations were met if not passed.
Summaries of the presentations will be made available to all attendees.
On this occasion on the cards were the following topics:
• Vision, Mission & Values Of StAY Alive: Covering how we work, why we work the way we do, our aspirations and values to live by and the larger StAY Alive vision
•Awakening The Giant Inside: Motivational talk on understanding and evaluating self, expected to set you out on a journey of purpose
• CV Preparation & Interview Skills: Tips on how to sell yourself at different levels and how one should present self. Remember, you only get one chance to make a first impression!
Though starting late (due to slow trickling in of members) the day started off with prayers and an introduction of the days activities. This was followed by a sumptous breakfast, appropriately hosted by the Pevu members in attendance with their spouses.
The first discussion session was handled by Elias Wamae. He weaved through the history of StAY Alive, the vision and values, the groups activities and enumerating the threats as well. The distinction that makes StAY Alive not just any other church based youth group was brought out clearly by sharing the StAY Alive Brand.
This session was followed by a welcome break where the outgoing chair Anthony Kibigo led in an interesting group activity.
Following thereafter was the talk on awakening the giant inside. The talk, presented by the Patron Cris Mwangi dwelt on bringing out the best in us by mainly understanding our God intended purpose, relating it to where we are and projecting it into the future. Peppered with loads of Bible references and pertinent examples both biblical and practical, the path to greatness as defined by God and not man was put into everyones perspective.
For a session that was supposed to end at 12, the third facilitator was yet o make it to the venue by this time. A suggestion by the Patron that we adjourn and hold the last session at another date was met by a counter suggestion that we reach the facilitator and confirm that we should wait. Calls to him went unanswered. However, soon thereafter he called and confirmed that he was 'flying' to the venue.
An exhibition corner was setup to relive the memories of StAY Alive with different literature and various apparel from previous years on display. More snacks were shared and the members present were divided into three groups. The assignment was to deliberate on and share with all the three values of StAY Alive viz: Purpose, Growth & Unity!
After the group summaries all was set for the last presentation. Facilitated by Dickson Nyambori, the Head of Human Resources at Hotpoint Appliances where he has just joined from British American Insurance in a similar capacity. A direct and aggressive character, he tore through CV preparation and common mistakes therein, also covering the pre, during and post interview activities.
The session finally came to a close with the sharing of the Word by another StAY Alive Pevu stalwart Jacob Mulanda who covered the confidence we should have even in our youth drawing mainly from Jeremiah 1.
All said and done the day was well worth every second, closing at 6PM attendees were overheard saying that that was a day well spent. It was also generally agreed that the days expectations were met if not passed.
Summaries of the presentations will be made available to all attendees.
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
Nacada adopts new treatment model in war against drugs
Peer influence is important in behaviour change especially after drug abuse.
January 13, 2009: The National Agency for the Campaign Against Drug Abuse — Nacada — is set to adopt the therapeutic community (TC) model for the treatment of drug abuse and addiction cases, in the process upping its campaign against a problem that is fast assuming a crisis proportion in the country.
This, according to Nacada’s board chairman Dr Frank Njenga, is one of the government’s multifaceted responses to the increasing demand for drug dependence treatment resulting from the high prevalence of alcohol and drug abuse in the country.
“This country has reached a stage where the government must come out strongly and publicly acknowledge that drug abuse is a national disaster — a real war zone in which we need to deploy massive resources if we are to secure our collective future,” said Dr Njenga.
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