First Ordinary General Meeting
On June 22, 2023, at 7:30 p.m., after almost a year of existence, the first regular general meeting took place at the Mauritiushaus in Leimen. The association has now grown to 120 members. Many of them arrived punctually in the summer temperatures and were warmly welcomed by Pastor Lourdu, the association's chairman. Following this, there was a minute's silence for a member who sadly passed away recently. As part of the annual report, Pastor Lourdu then listed the individual projects in India that have been realized since the association was founded in August of last year: a total of 17. However, only projects whose applications have been thoroughly examined by a committee and deemed worthy of funding can be funded: for example, urgently needed school supplies for schoolchildren, the purchase of essential medication, dowries needed 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 provided information about the association's income (membership fees and donations) and expenses, and answered questions from members present. After the auditors had confirmed that the audit of the receipts and accounts had been flawless, the board was unanimously discharged from liability. A possible follow-up of approved support will be conducted, as suggested, to ensure a better assessment of the effectiveness of the assistance 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 benefit the association, the official meeting ended after just under an hour. The members then used the early evening hours for some private conversation.
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