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The Mamadee Sesay Campaign Fourteen Points Platform By: Musa Fofana, Chief Public Affair, Atlanta, GA June 27, 2009  As
presidential candidate, the responsibility for the overall organization
and management of my campaign lies under my leadership. I therefore want
to make sure that we have clearly defined expectations for ourselves and
for those we want to lead. One way I think we can achieve success is to
make sure we set our goals and specify how we intend to achieve those
goals in the short and long run. In so doing, we need to come out with
a platform that will set the tone of our campaign, shows the motivation
and enthusiasm of my candidacy as well as excite our supporters
As an organization still in its infancy, I sincerely believe that what lies behind us is far lesser than what lies ahead of us. We however cannot tap into that potential blindly; we need a guide to lead us through.
I am therefore presenting the below platform as the DNA for my campaign. I will be guided by this platform in everything I do on a daily basis as president. This platform is not stationary document; we understand the need for flexibility as may be required from time to time, and we are opened to that possibility.
Below please find our Platform:
1. Unite the community a. Make a point of consulting on strategic direction of Felmausa b. Maintain an open line of communication with chapters, members etc. c. Encourage mediation/reconciliation between and amongst competing interest groups in various communities. d. Identify and remain in constant contact with elders and stakeholders
2. Make FELMAUSA a service oriented organization a. First and foremost, the key focus will be on the educational empowerment of the community through a sustained scholarship drive for our youths in Liberia and the US b. Work with the women wing to encourage and foster women empowerment through educational opportunities, & involvement in Felmausa committees. c. Be a guiding institution for the promotion of the rights of all Mandingoes in Liberia (i.e.-dealings with Government of Liberia); and here in the United States (i.e. - immigration issues, etc). d. Providing free translation services i.e. hospital visit and immigration issues (both in French and Mandingo) e. Providing free notary services/ and making community members notary agent
3. Fundraise to implement projects a. Write grants and proposals for funding to implement FELMAUSA tri-projects. b. Organizing community-wide programs to raise funds (games, beauty contests, intellectual discourse, silent auctions, etc,) c. Solicit direct pledges and donations from members of our community and those that wish us well
4. Empower chapter organizations a. Liaise with each chapter and assist them formulate policies that will foster peace, development, and dialogue and good governance in the various communities. b. The secretary will chair a monthly meeting between Chapters and the Executive to get feel back and suggestions on various issues c. Periodically visit with chapters and provide guidance, motivation and encourage participation in FELMAUSA’s activities. d. Collaborate with various chapters in raising needed funds for their activities via our full representation at all such functions (upon invitation). Percentages shall be negotiated of funds raised at such functions.
5. A monthly news letter will provide updates to the community a. This is geared toward discouraging misinformation and speculations b. Also, this provides a platform for gauging the community’s pause on the direction of the organization c. Everyone will be encouraged to express his/his thoughts through the “talk to the president” section of the newsletter. d. The president will respond sincerely and accurately
6. Launch an aggressive membership drive a. Id card so that members can identify with FELMAUSA b. 1/3 of ID fee will go to chapter organizations
7. Develop a database of professionals a. To identify professionals for the purposes of: i. Referrals (i.e. clients) ii. Project coordination (i.e. to head projects of their expertise) iii. Recommendations (i.e. to recommend for speaking engagements, job opportunities)
8. Develop a database of businesses including hair braiding shops a. For the purposes of: i. Soliciting small business loans ii. Creating competitive edge as a group iii. Exchanging business ideas and opportunities
9. Maintain regular contact with the board of directors, who are chapter presidents a. Maintain extra contact with the board outside of the mandated contacts b. Make myself available to the board as needed any hour of the day
10. Review the constitution in consultation with the board of directors a. To update so as to reflect prevailing realities b. To make the constitution a better working document
11. Set up a committee in consultation with the board to document the history of FELMAUSA a. So that generations after us can know exactly what happened and how these ideas came about b. To correct the mistakes that left little or nothing in our history of the contribution our forefathers made in building our country, Liberia. c. To narrate our stories so that others wouldn’t have to do so
12. Implement stringent financial policy a. To abide by all requirements as per our constitution b. Submit quarterly and supplemental reports c. Manage association money so as to avoid waste and unnecessary spending d. Allow the financial secretary to perform her/his job without impediments
13. Provide avenue through which the board and the leadership can receive training on how to better serve the community a. To build better relationships b. To provide clear understanding of each others’ responsibilities c. To provide good governance |
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