Purpose:
To provide relief to underprivileged people in Nepal (mostly subsistence farmers in remote rural villages) suffering genuine hardship in the wake of the 2015 Nepal earthquakes. To assist with the relief of poverty in Nepal by providing basic amenities including food, clothing, shelter and building supplies to our underprivileged friends in Nepal. To advance the education of students attending school in Nepal by providing books, chalkboards, equipment and educational aids. To improve nutrition in local villages by providing seeds, seedlings, education and building supplies for village/community gardens. Membership:
Open to anyone wishing to support the people of Nepal
A list of members will be kept by the club secretary
New members:
New members can join Golden Bay Friends of Nepal by paying a $25/yr minimum membership fee and signing a membership registration form at a Golden Bay Friends of Nepal gathering, meeting, fundraiser or by contacting a committee member. New members will need to provide their Name, Address, Occupation, and Date of Joining to Golden Bay Friends of Nepal. Membership fees:
$25/yr minimum payable upon joining Golden Bay Friends of Nepal
Governance:
The organisation is governed by a management committee composed of three (3) members: Captain, Treasurer, and Secretary. Captain: Thomas Rabosky (Appointed: 15 February 2016)
Treasurer: Cornelis Brinkman (Appointed: 15 February 2016)
Secretary: Henrica Scholten (Appointed: 15 February 2016)
Each member of the management committee shall have an equal vote. The management committee will consist of three members and will be elected at each AGM (Annual General Meeting). All decisions are made by a majority vote.