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September 23rd 2007
Dear Igbere Sons and Daughters,
Letter to all Igbere sons and daughters in Diaspora
On September 1st and 2nd Igbere sons and daughters met in Atlanta, Georgia, USA,
under the auspices of Igbere Progressive Association International (IPAI) for "IPAI
Convention 2007", (Ezumezu 2007 in Diaspora).
We deliberated, and voted on many issues of common benefit to every Igbere person and
our community; the house also debated, amended the IPAI final draft constitution as
presented by the outgoing IPAI Caretaker Committee, and voted unanimously to adopt the
amended draft constitution. A ratified copy of the IPAI constitution is hereby attached.
The first Executive Committee and Board members of IPAI were elected in accordance
with the constitution. The elected Executive Committee members are Chief Michael C. K.
Awa (President), Mr. Saul Onyeuku (Vice President), Mr. Ukaegbu Ukaegbu (Secretary),
Mr. Leonard Ibeka (Publicity Secretary), Mr. Emeka Ejieke (Financial Secretary), Mrs.
Ezinne Ogbureke (Treasurer) and Mr. Okorie Uzor-Nsiegbe (Provost). The elected
members of Board of Directors are Chief Eme Onyeuku (Chairman of the Board), Dr. Kalu
Ogbureke (Secretary of the Board), Mr. Udemgba A. Igu. Mr. Agbai Ekperi, Mr. Peter A.
Imaa, Dr. Ugwa Ogbureke, and Chief Esse Esse. Furthermore, the standing committees'
members as required by the constitution have been constituted accordingly.
It is worthy of note that 90 percent of the members of the standing committee were
volunteers and 10 percent appointed. This is an indication of our enthusiasm and
willingness to make IPAI a success. The President thanks you all. For a complete
schedule and list of the various committees' please click on "Contact Us" on our website
www.ipaiinc.org .
In the spirit of oneness and brotherhood that has been the bedrock of Igbere community,
the Executive Committee was authorized to write this letter to all sons and daughters of
Igbere in Diaspora and urge everyone to identify with or become an active member of
IPAI. The great success of the IPAI Convention 2007 in Atlanta Georgia was a history well
made.
Therefore, it is imperative that we provide adequate information about IPAI and also
appeal to every Igbere person in Diaspora to join IPAI in accordance with IPAI constitution
(Ref. ARTICLE III: Sections 1 & 2). We do understand that some of us could not attend the
IPAI Convention 2007 in Atlanta Georgia due either to scheduling conflicts or
circumstances. We missed your presence, contribution of ideas and resources, but the
opportunity to participate is not lost as we are all invited to become active members
because IPAI belongs to every Igbere sons and daughters in Diaspora as specified in the
IPAI constitution.
The Executive Committee is looking forward to every one's active membership, role and to
work with you. Unity is paramount to our success. Please be a proud member of IPAI. We
encourage every Igbere person to read the constitution. You are encouraged to join your
local chapter and if you do not have a chapter/branch yet, please let the Membership and
Outreach Committee or Mr. Ukaegbu Ukaegbu, the IPAI Secretary know.
General information pertaining to IPAI or relevant to Igbere is always available at our
website www.ipaiinc.org . Some special information\\ill be disseminated to IPAI members by
Mr. Leonard Ibeka, the IPAI Publicity Secretary or via our official e-mail info@ipaiinc.org .
We encourage you to join and maintain your IPAI membership to receive this privileged
information and be part of IPAI growth, and the development of Igbere. You will be glad
you did.
This letter is intended for every Igbere person in Diaspora. Therefore, we ask you to
acknowledge its receipt as soon as possible, through info@ipaiinc.org no matter how you
received it (i.e., whether it was sent directly or forwarded or printed or even read to you).
If you know any Igberian in Diaspora who has not received this letter directly, please
provide us with the appropriate email contact to enable us forward this letter to such
individual(s). If you do not have an email address we encourage you to extend your
regular postal address to the IPAI Secretary to ensure that you receive the hardcopy of
this particular letter.
Should you have any concerns, inquiries or comments feel free to contact us.
Yours in Service
Signed:
Ukaegbu Ukaegbu
General Secretary, IPAI
Signed
Michael C. K. Awa
Executive President, IPAI
Dear Igbere Sons and Daughters,
Letter to all Igbere sons and daughters in Diaspora
On September 1st and 2nd Igbere sons and daughters met in Atlanta, Georgia, USA,
under the auspices of Igbere Progressive Association International (IPAI) for "IPAI
Convention 2007", (Ezumezu 2007 in Diaspora).
We deliberated, and voted on many issues of common benefit to every Igbere person and
our community; the house also debated, amended the IPAI final draft constitution as
presented by the outgoing IPAI Caretaker Committee, and voted unanimously to adopt the
amended draft constitution. A ratified copy of the IPAI constitution is hereby attached.
The first Executive Committee and Board members of IPAI were elected in accordance
with the constitution. The elected Executive Committee members are Chief Michael C. K.
Awa (President), Mr. Saul Onyeuku (Vice President), Mr. Ukaegbu Ukaegbu (Secretary),
Mr. Leonard Ibeka (Publicity Secretary), Mr. Emeka Ejieke (Financial Secretary), Mrs.
Ezinne Ogbureke (Treasurer) and Mr. Okorie Uzor-Nsiegbe (Provost). The elected
members of Board of Directors are Chief Eme Onyeuku (Chairman of the Board), Dr. Kalu
Ogbureke (Secretary of the Board), Mr. Udemgba A. Igu. Mr. Agbai Ekperi, Mr. Peter A.
Imaa, Dr. Ugwa Ogbureke, and Chief Esse Esse. Furthermore, the standing committees'
members as required by the constitution have been constituted accordingly.
It is worthy of note that 90 percent of the members of the standing committee were
volunteers and 10 percent appointed. This is an indication of our enthusiasm and
willingness to make IPAI a success. The President thanks you all. For a complete
schedule and list of the various committees' please click on "Contact Us" on our website
www.ipaiinc.org .
In the spirit of oneness and brotherhood that has been the bedrock of Igbere community,
the Executive Committee was authorized to write this letter to all sons and daughters of
Igbere in Diaspora and urge everyone to identify with or become an active member of
IPAI. The great success of the IPAI Convention 2007 in Atlanta Georgia was a history well
made.
Therefore, it is imperative that we provide adequate information about IPAI and also
appeal to every Igbere person in Diaspora to join IPAI in accordance with IPAI constitution
(Ref. ARTICLE III: Sections 1 & 2). We do understand that some of us could not attend the
IPAI Convention 2007 in Atlanta Georgia due either to scheduling conflicts or
circumstances. We missed your presence, contribution of ideas and resources, but the
opportunity to participate is not lost as we are all invited to become active members
because IPAI belongs to every Igbere sons and daughters in Diaspora as specified in the
IPAI constitution.
The Executive Committee is looking forward to every one's active membership, role and to
work with you. Unity is paramount to our success. Please be a proud member of IPAI. We
encourage every Igbere person to read the constitution. You are encouraged to join your
local chapter and if you do not have a chapter/branch yet, please let the Membership and
Outreach Committee or Mr. Ukaegbu Ukaegbu, the IPAI Secretary know.
General information pertaining to IPAI or relevant to Igbere is always available at our
website www.ipaiinc.org . Some special information\\ill be disseminated to IPAI members by
Mr. Leonard Ibeka, the IPAI Publicity Secretary or via our official e-mail info@ipaiinc.org .
We encourage you to join and maintain your IPAI membership to receive this privileged
information and be part of IPAI growth, and the development of Igbere. You will be glad
you did.
This letter is intended for every Igbere person in Diaspora. Therefore, we ask you to
acknowledge its receipt as soon as possible, through info@ipaiinc.org no matter how you
received it (i.e., whether it was sent directly or forwarded or printed or even read to you).
If you know any Igberian in Diaspora who has not received this letter directly, please
provide us with the appropriate email contact to enable us forward this letter to such
individual(s). If you do not have an email address we encourage you to extend your
regular postal address to the IPAI Secretary to ensure that you receive the hardcopy of
this particular letter.
Should you have any concerns, inquiries or comments feel free to contact us.
Yours in Service
Signed:
Ukaegbu Ukaegbu
General Secretary, IPAI
Signed
Michael C. K. Awa
Executive President, IPAI
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