Propositions for Online, Regional and/or Nairobi Meetings

As expected, the Alumni of Lela Mixed Secondary School live, study or work in different parts of the country. It is therefore challenging for most of the alumni to attend the General Meetings held at Lela Mixed Secondary School's Dining Hall. This was the case in the previous Grand Meeting of Lela Alumni in which the attendance wasn't as was expected. While the meeting was a success, many alumni couldn't participate since the venue was somewhat inconveniencing. The meeting of 10th September that never was had the similar constrains. This calls for strategising to have as many alumni as possible actively involved in meetings and deliberations thereof.

One Ken Scientist had a proposal regarding holding of LEMISSA meetings. He opined, "If it's possible, the meeting can be done online because some of us may not be able to attend. I can assist with logistics." Another alumnus, Mr Boniface Okong'o had a different proposition. He thinks it will be better for alumni in Nairobi to meet somewhere in Nairobi for convenience. "Not everyone who would want to can attend that meeting (of alumni at Lela Mixed Secondary School). It would be good if those who are there (at the Lela meeting) and will be back to Nairobi organise a General Mini Meeting here in Nairobi that will act like a briefing forum of wat transpired in the earlier meeting. For those willing and if it is humanly possible, it should be exploited!" he said. He added that "These meetings are meant to grant everyone equal opportunity and is only meant to further the implemention of the agenda of the (LEMISSA's) AGM. It is a good idea if positively exploited."

Granted; not everyone has been (and will be) available for the upcountry meetings. While we seek to uphold the spirit of togetherness, synchrony and harmony in our deliberations the venue notwithstanding, one would acknowledge the idea of organising such REGIONAL MEETINGS as will encourage the active participation of alumni in/at/near that particular geographical area. I bet this explains Boniface Okong'o's call for alumni in Nairobi to meet at an identified venue in Nairobi. Lela Alumni in various universities, colleges and neighbouring institutions are encouraged to adopt such a system as we exploit the possibility of online meeting (which has limitations too). Views of individual members are welcome before a resolution is made to this effect. Still, GENERAL ALUMNI MEETINGS will be organised at Lela Mixed Secondary School to harmonise varying ideologies.

PROFILE OF LELA MIXED SECONDARY SCHOOL

Boarding/Day:	Day
Year built/Opened doors for learning:	1983
Vision:	Centre of its own identity, reference to pursuit of academic excellence and holistic development
Mission:	Transforming society in providing quality education to learners based on Christian principles instilling diverse skills.
Motto:	Hard work for success
Number of Students:	542
Number of Streams:	3 streams (Form 1 to Form 4). There will be a fourth Form 1 stream from next year (2012)
Number of Teachers:	29 teachers ( 6 BOG teachers)
Number of Volunteers:	Nil
Electricity Availability:	Yes. Yet to be installed in the laboratories, the Dining Hall, the Home Science Room, the Library and some classrooms.
Running Water:	No
Academic Performance:	Year 2009: - Mean Score - 5.2578 Year 2008: - Mean Score - 5.684 Year 2007: - Mean Score - 5.750
Challenges:	- There is need for improvement of the drainage system. -Construction of more classrooms and staff quarter -Completion of electrification.
Extracurricular Opportunities:	- Music (National) - Science Congress (Province) - Athletics (province)

LEMISSA's INTERIM OFFICIALS

One of the Agenda items of the GRAND MEETING OF LELA ALUMNI that was held on 27th August 2011 was the establishment of an Interim Administrative Unit that would officiate LEMISSA and be responsible for the duties thereof until such time as a General Election - and probably an AGM - will held. Members nominated the following alumni for various posts:
CHAIRMAN: Redscar McOdindo K'Oyuga (0727-394224, redscardan@gmail.com)
VICE CHAIRMAN: Ezekiel Onunga (0715-612547, 06zekiels@yahoo.com)
SECRETARY GENERAL: Samson Omondi Olweru (0721-125702, samolweru@gmail.com)
TREASURER: Kennedy Otieno Aloo (0726724064, kenaloo39@yahoo.com)

An AGM in which bona fide officials will be elected is anticipated.

LELA'S CURRENT (AND FIRST FEMALE) PRINCIPAL

Lela takes pride in having a competent
and success-oriented Principal in
Mrs. Catherine Olwande, B.Ed.
Known to me personally, she's the most
humble and positive person I've ever met.
She is determined to fulfil her 2010-2014
year strategic plan that seeks to propel
Lela to heights unimagined before.
 Thanks to her, Lela is in a state of revolution
in which Religious Education has since
overwhelmed the formerly much-hyped
Physics (or sciences). She, like Mr Francis
Odanga, believes in discipline as (being) the
pillar upon which success is built. It is only
fair that I celebrate her.
                             ~ a loyal and appreciative alumnus.

FUNDS DRIVE FOR LELA'S ELECTRIFICATION PROJECT

The Organizing Committee, B.O.G., P.T.A., Teachers and Students of Lela Mixed Secondary School cordially invite you to a P.T.A/A.G.M. funds drive in aid of the school's ELECTRIFICATION PROJECT. The function is scheduled for 16TH SEPTEMBER 2011at THE SCHOOL COMPOUND as from 9:00am.

The Guest of Honour will be MR. OWINO OGENDO. Principal Guests will include HON OLAGO ALUOCH (MP Kisumu Town West) and JACK RANGUMA. They will be assisted by:
1. Mr Phillip Ayoo
2. Archbishop Job O. Were
3. Eng. Ocholla Ogoda

The Master of Ceremony will be MR ZEDEKIAH OWIRA assisted by MR FREDRICK JUMA. Your presence, prayers and generous contribution will be highly appreciated.

In attendance will be:
1. Mr Babu Karan (B.O.G. Chairman - 0722341249)
2. Mr Adhiambo Lomo (Chairman, Organizing Committee - 0711816895)
3. Mrs C.A. Olwande (B.O.G. Secretary - 0722329806)

2ND MEETING OF LELA ALUMNI - LEMISSA

DATE: 10th September, 2011
VENUE: New (Dining) Hall, Lela Mixed Secondary School
TIME: 2:00PM to 5:30PM

In the previous meeting (THE GRAND MEETING OF LELA ALUMNI), The Lela Mixed Secondary School Alumni Association [LEMISSA] was launched. The coming meeting will be one for a follow-up, and as much significant.
AGENDA:
1. Drafting of LEMISSA's Constitution
2. Setting a date for LEMISSA's AGM during which informed and weighty deliberations and elections will be pursued.
3. Assessing the position of LEMISSA with regards to the Alumni's participation in the 16th-September-bound funds drive in aid of the school's Electrification Project.
4. A.O.B.

First Message Sent to Alumni regarding THE GRAND MEETING OF LELA ALUMNI

• GRAND MEETING OF LELA ALUMNI; CONFIRMATION OF THE MEETING DATE, VENUE & FEASIBILITY
  DISCLAIMER:
  Togetherness is strength. When a people pursue a common goal, it is only strategic that the involved parties uphold the spirit of association. They are more – or only – effective when they acknowledge teamwork. And so should we, Alumni of Lela! And this is good for the entire Lela fraternity. To this end, we’ve all agreed that there is need to institute a functional Alumni Association in which we, Lela’s old students, will endeavor to contribute actively to reclaiming our beloved school’s ‘lost glory’, boost and better its dwindling performance and, in whichever way practical, pay back to an institution that molded us into whatever we currently are. The existence of one LOSA (Lela Old Students’ Association) remains unconfirmed and ambiguous if not mysterious. Granted – and only if it is there at all – it has been inactive for the past seven years or so. This has since informed the proposition to establish LEMISSA (Lela Mixed Secondary School Alumni Association). Further deliberations with regards to founding LEMISSA or reviving LOSA are anticipated. Such and more issues will be discussed and treated accordingly in this scheduled meeting. Pass this message to – and invite – all alumni to whom you are accessible.
  
  FAQs:
  [1] When/on what date will the meeting be held?
  ANSWER: 27th August, 2011
  
  [2] Where will the meeting be held? (Where is the Venue?)
  ANSWER: The attendees will convene inside the new Dining Hall, at Lela Mixed Secondary School.
  
  [3] Is the Administration of Lela Mixed Secondary School informed of the anticipated meeting?
  ANSWER: YES! The motive and intention to hold the 'Grand Meeting of the Lela Alumni' is known to - and welcomed by - the Principal of Lela and her Deputy, Mr Omoro Hawi. The latter has even taken to being actively involved in the organization of the said meeting. He sends greetings to you.
  
  [4] Who are the Organizers?
  ANSWER: The end justifies the means. While many people are involved in this discourse, those actively involved in the organization include:
  Chrispine Chiedo (of Moi University);
  Victor Opill (of Kisumu Polytechnic);
  Mr Omoro Hawi (The Deputy Principal of Lela Mixed Secondary School);
  And Redscar McOdindo K'Oyuga.
  
  Posters are yet to be availed in various points in Awasi, Ngere-Kagoro, Boya, Onjiko/Junction, Ahero, Ombeyi, Apondo, Korowe, Withur, Masogo, Okana and such other places as will be accessible to most Lela Alumni. Invitees who are in such places are therefore implored to inform the prospective attendees (alumni) who are not on facebook or graduates.com. INVITE EVERY PERSON WHO