AFRICAN COMMUNITIES FORUM INCORPORATED (ACOFI) Notice of Annual General Meeting (AGM)

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Date: Saturday, 5 April 2025
Time: 3:30 PM to 7:00 PM
Venue: Grey Lynn Community Centre – 510 Richmond Road, Grey Lynn, Auckland 1021.

Dear Members of ACOFI,

On behalf of the Executive Committee, it is my pleasure to invite you to the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the African Communities Forum Incorporated (ACOFI). This important meeting will provide an opportunity to reflect on our achievements, discuss our future goals, and elect a new Executive Committee to lead ACOFI forward.

Key Highlights of the AGM:

  • Elections for the New Executive Committee
    All leadership positions are open for election. We encourage all eligible members to consider nominating themselves or others for these vital roles. The available positions are:
    • President
    • Vice President
    • Secretary General
    • Treasurer
    • Women Affairs Officer
    • Youth Affairs Officer
    • Community Affairs Officer
    • Public Relations Officer
    • Two (2) Elected Officers
  • Presentation of the Annual Report
    A detailed report on the activities, achievements, and financial position of ACOFI for the past year.
  • Strategic Planning
    A discussion on the future direction and priorities for ACOFI.

Proposed Agenda:

  1. Opening and Welcome
  2. Adoption of the Agenda
  3. Approval of Minutes from the Previous AGM
  4. President’s Report
  5. Financial Report
  6. Strategic Planning Session
  7. Adoption of the Revised ACOFI Constitution
  8. Election of the New Executive Committee
  9. Any Other Business (AOB)
  10. Closing Remarks

Important Notes:

  • Eligibility to Vote: Africans and anyone who identifies as African in Auckland and is over the age of 18 will be eligible to vote or stand for election.
  • Nominations: Nominations for executive committee roles must be submitted in writing to the ACOFI Electoral Committee via email at electoral.committee@acofi.org.nz by 11:00 PM on March 2025.
  • Attendance Confirmation: To facilitate planning, kindly RSVP by 29 March 2025. Click here to register.

For any questions, please contact ACOFI Secretary General, Mrs. Princess Mudekunye, at secretary.general@acofi.org.nz or call 021 256 509.

This is your opportunity to shape the future of ACOFI. We strongly encourage all members to attend and participate in this pivotal meeting.