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

2. Meeting Logistics

3. 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

4. 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

5. Review of Previous Meeting Minutes

6. 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

7. Mission & Goals

8. 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.

9. 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

10. 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

11. Treasurer’s Financial Report

12. 2017 Draft Report

13. 1st Quarter Report

14. 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

15. Membership Committee Report

16. 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

17. 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

18. 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” 

19. 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

20. Events Manager Report

21. 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

22. Outreach & Volunteer Opportunities

23. 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

24. Other Business

25. 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