Christian Networking Organization General Meeting March 25, 2017 Christian Networking Organization

Meeting Logistics

Meeting Logistics Bathroom Location Parking Refreshments Q&A Please reserve all questions until the presenter has concluded their slides Each presenter will allow at most 10 minutes of Q&A Question asked MUST be related to the content presented by the presenter Each question asked MUST be no longer than 1minute Any follow up question MUST be no longer than 30 seconds Only one follow up question will be allowed

Agenda Opening Prayer President’s Remarks Introduction of New Executive and Guests Review of Previous Meeting Minutes Organization’s Mission & Goals Treasurer’s Financial Report Membership Committee Report Events Manager Report Outreach & Volunteer Opportunities Other Business

Review of Previous Meeting Minutes

Review of Previous Meeting Minutes Quick overview of previous meeting Presidential Welcome Last General Meeting for Executives Review Agenda Treasurer’s Report Events Report Banquet Election of New Executives New Presidential Vision

Mission & Goals

Our Mission We are a Christ-centered organization dedicated to making a difference in the lives of our members and the community through generosity, professional development, social responsibility, and mentorship. Current Mission - To represent Christ by seeking the welfare of CNO members and fostering Christian-based economic and professional relationships while contributing to the development of CNO members.

Goals accomplished by New Leadership Established & Launched a CNO Newsletter  Revised and Expanded Membership Benefits Revised and Expanded Membership/Patron Database(s) Established an Events Management Platform(Eventbrite) Established a Contacts/Communications Management Platform(MailChimp) Public/Private Facebook Page Add examples

Outstanding Goals for 2017 Double Active Membership Support Member Care Services Organize Community Outreach Events Facilitate Mentorship Summit  Establish a Member Business Directory   Reduce Operating Costs and Increase Revenues

Treasurer’s Financial Report

2017 Draft Report

1st Quarter Report

Treasurer’s Financial Report Membership Dues and Payments Dues and Payment Deadlines Existing Members Dues Due June 30th New Members Joining Jan.-Jun. Dues Due June 30th Joining Jul.-Dec. Dues Due December 31st New Payment Options with PayPal Membership Invoicing Online Payment Option Mobile Credit/Debit Card Payment in person 501c(3) Tax Incentive as a Member Yearly Statement

Membership Committee Report

Membership Committee Report “It's all about making a difference!” Membership Type Couples Singles Student Membership Dues $180 – Couples $100 – Singles $50 - Students Membership Status Active Inactive Membership Levels  4.2 Membership shall be categorized in levels as follows: 4.2.1 Active Level Member 4.2.2 Associate or Nominal Level Member 4.2.3 Junior or Student Level Member 4.2.4 Member in Default

Membership Committee Report “It's all about making a difference!” Membership Benefits Membership “Make a Difference” Cash Benefit (during significant life events)   Member-Only Directory of Contacts (for networking, contacts, referrals)  Around the Clock Prayer, Networking & Support via our private member- only Facebook group  Expand Your Philanthropic Portfolio through the tax-deductible membership dues and other donations to the organization  Quarterly “Move the Organization” Forward Member Meetings  Advance Your Legacy Specialized Seminars, Trainings, Resources & Events (topics vary to meet the needs of the members)  Complimentary Family & Friends Tickets to the Annual Summer Picnic  An Invitation to Attend an Annual Christmas Gala

Membership Committee Report “It's all about making a difference!” Membership Benefits (BONUS) Additional Financial Support in Times of Need (from voluntary contributions of members)  Meet & Greet Opportunities during member meetings and events  “Passing the Culture On” Experiences (for spouses, younger generation, etc.)  An entire community of support during good times and bad times “just like back home” 

Membership Committee Report “It's all about making a difference!” Membership Goals Re-enroll all past members Create ambassadors within the organization Connect with past patrons to share the membership opportunity

Events Manager Report

Events Manager Report 1st Quarter General Meeting – Mar. 25th 2nd Quarter General Meeting - Jun. 24th Summer Event - Jul. 15th 3rd Quarter General Meeting - Sept.23rd 4th Quarter General Meeting - Dec. 2nd Winter Event – TBD December Mentorship summit - Aug. 19th Community Outreach - TBD

Outreach & Volunteer Opportunities

Outreach & Volunteer Opportunities Community Engagement within the DC Metropolitan Area Establish a prayer line to support members prayer requests Philanthropic Initiatives Partner with and Support Orphanages in the diaspora Partner with and Support Special Needs institutions in the diaspora Partner with and Support underprivileged Schools in the diaspora Establish a formal partnership with and support the Holy Trinity Cathedral Church in Ghana with things like clothing, shoes, etc. for the underprivileged Volunteers needed to support the CNO mission

Other Business

Other Business Establishment of Sub Committees Committee Lead Membership Care Service Vacant Social Media/Web Site Community Outreach Mrs. Melissa Osafo-Mensah Events Mr. Eugene Quaye, Events Manager Finance & Business Development Mr. Samuel Essiam, Treasurer Electoral Committee (ad-hoc as needed basis) Mr. Nana Kofi Poku, Executive Member Constitutional Review Mr. Ernest Boakye, Vice President