- Quote of the Week

 

 

“Just think,

You're here not by chance,

But by God's choosing

His hand formed you

and made you

the person you are!

He compares you to no one else-

you are one of a kind

You lack nothing

that His grace can't give you!

He has allowed you to be here

at this time in history

to fulfill His special purpose

for this generation!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Group Discussions

 

Thursday  02/05/15

Discussion open 9:05 pm EST -10:30 pm EST

Song: Amazing Man - Yvone Chaka & Ladysmith Black Mambazo

Open Prayers ~ Grateful

Closed Prayers ~ Grateful

Recite of Pledge ~ DNC

Mission & Vision Statement ~ DNC

Welcome ~  DNC & Beloved

Roll Call ~ 16 present

Call  in ~ 4

No Shows ~ 5

New Invitation ~ 1 (Pineapple)

 

 

 

Minutes taken by Blk Pearl - Tuesday 2/02/15 - Read & Approved

 

 

  Announcements ~

 

The Group Leaders met with the NDA Committee after Thursday Conference Call...please get with your NDA Committe group if you miss any details

Due to some of the members not available to give their vote on the lastest poll of New Members/ Change of Schedules...we will be revisiting this polls again.

Welcome Pineapple she was invited by Beloved. She is well travel, if you mention any city anywhere, she can probably tell you the best place to eat! She is happy to be part of the family and look foward to contributing to the group!

Hope44 (sister) Dance All Night ( Aunt) passed away Monday 02/09/15

 

 

 

The G.E.M. GROUP AFRICA COUNTRIES PROJECT

 

1ST Presentation ~ Grateful

 

Country: Botswana

The currency of the country is called " Pula"

Captial: Gaborone

 

The country is use to be the poorest country until the discovery of diamonds, now they are the a middle income nation.

The population is 2 million & consider to be the 3rd largest diamond producer.

The government is stable...the country has maintain the highest growth rate since it;s independance in 1966

Botswana has the higest HIV rate (23%), however they recieve free medical & treatment care.

 

Doing business in Botswana is ranked 56 out of 100, they have set  goals for improvement for themselves:

Hunger

Proverty

Education

Gender Equality

Child Morality

HIV

 

 

2nd Presentation ~ Hope44

 

Country: Gabon

Located on the West Coast of Africa

The currency is called Central African CFA franc

The country gained it's independence in 1960 from France

Captial is Libreville

The population is 1.5 million

80% speaks French

The country is  have a President (Head of State) & Prime Minister (Head of government)

The economy is based on oil, before the discovery of oil it's economy was logging!

Gabon is a safe place to travel, they dressing & clothing  is influence by the Western Country

 

The low population denstiy , & abundace of oil and poreign private investment have helped make Gabon one of the moset prosperous countries in Sub-Sahara Africa, with the 4th highest HD (Human Developement) & 3rd highest GDP in the region.

 

However, it is reported that Gabon borrowed a lot of money from the CBI ~

Gabon earned a poor reputation with the Paris Club and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) over the management of its debt and revenues. Successive IMF missions have criticized the government for overspending on off-budget items (in good years and bad), over-borrowing from the Central Bank, and slipping on the schedule for privatization and administrative reform. However, in September 2005, Gabon successfully concluded a 15-month Stand-By Arrangement with the IMF. Another 3-year Stand-By Arrangement with the IMF was approved in May 2007. Because of the financial crisis and social developments surrounding the death of President Omar Bongo and the elections, Gabon was unable to meet its economic goals under the Stand-By Arrangement in 2009. Negotiations with the IMF still are ongoing.

 

3rd Presentation ~ DNC

 

Country: Mozambique

Capital: Maputo

Currencey: Mozambican metical

Populations: 23,900 Million

 

Mozambique is a multi-party democracy under the 1990 constitution. The executive branch comprises a president, prime minister, and Council of Ministers. There is a National Assembly and municipal assemblies.

Mozambique's economy has been shaken by a number of corruption scandals. In July 2011, the government proposed new anti-corruption laws to criminalise embezzlement, influence peddling and graft, following numerous instances of theft of public money. This has been endorsed by the country's Council of Ministers. Mozambique has convicted two former ministers for graft in the past two years.

 

Mozambique is endowed with rich and extensive natural resources. The country's economy is based largely on agriculture, but industry, mainly food and beverages, chemical manufacturing, aluminium and petroleum production, is growing.

The country's tourism sector is also growing. South Africa is Mozambique's main trading partner and source of foreign direct investment. Portugal, Brazil, Spain and Belgium are also among the country's most important economic partners. Since 2001, Mozambique's annual average GDP growth has been among the world's highest. However, the country ranks among the lowest in GDP per capita, human development, measures of inequality, and average life expectancy.

 

In 2012, large natural gas reserves were discovered in Mozambique, revenues from which might dramatically change the economy

 

Final Comment:

Grateful~ As we look into investing into these countries, we should also look into giving back, such as:

Orphanage

Food

Education

Every country in Africa has their own challenges, let's put our knowledge & experiences to work!

 

 

 

 

 

Closing Song: Swing Low; Sweet Chariot

Closing  Prayer: DNC

 

 

        In Attendances      

 

Blk Pearl

DNC

Deekin

Michigan

Diva Girl

Tessie

BoMonkey

Beloved

Delightful

Fabulous Girl

Dance All Night

Angel From Florida

Paradise Plum

Crystal From Texas

Grateful

Hope44

 

 

 

 

 

Call In Abences

KIR

Hot Chocolate

Faith Forward

The Author

 

 

                                                                                             

                                                                                            

                                                                                            

                                                                                         

                                                                                                                 

 

                                                                                                      No Show                                                                                                   

Peacemaker

JR Dinar

Friscokid

Lady Ethel

Amazing Grace

 

 

 

 

 

                                                                                                                                                     

 

 

*Staff & Positions

 

Diva Girl~ Senior Group Leader

Beloved- Group Leader

DNC ~ Jr. Group Leader

Blk Pearl ~Group Leaders Assistant ;  Board Moderator & Website Design/Coordinator

Keeping It Real ~ Senior Advisor

Fabulous Girl- Back up- Board Moderator

Faith Forward ~ Motivational Speaker

 

Fabulous Girl ~ NDA Committee

Dance All Night ~ NDA Committee

BoMonkey ~ NDA Committee

Delightful ~ NDA Committee

Grateful ~ NDA Committee