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2023 06 Handover of ExCom

July 17, 2023

Excom Handover Meeting Executive Committee Members of MHSK Alumni

Prof. Chepkilot called the meeting to order and welcomed all members. An opening prayer was done Velichka Omukuba. Prof. Chepkilot invited all members to introduce themselves, years of graduation and place of work. The outgoing Chairman outlined the journey of the team that was elected in March 2019; Chair: Prof Ronald Chepkilot Vice chair: Abdikadir Suleiman. Secretary: Laurie Akello Treasurer: Dr. Gilbert Toroitich Liaison Officer: John Limo Participated in Prize Giving day in April 2019, careers day in June 2019, a staff motivational luncheon at Lake Bogoria and a reunion on 7^th December 2019 . Year Cohorts Meetings 1992 Alumni in July 2022 1990 Alumni in April 2022 Membership As at April 2023 there were 53 fully registered and paid members. The minutes of the AGM were available. An important item in the AGM was the election of new officials. Prof Chepkilot wished the new team well and assured them of full confidence that they would move the association to the next level. Prof. Chepkilot pointed out that the new office had 3 former officials who would provide the necessary institutional memory required to run the office efficiently. The report was signed and Constitution handed over to the new chair Dr Peter Moindi and a brief photo session was held. Incoming Chairman’s Remarks. Appreciated support by the new office and smooth transition by the old office. He noted that the retention of three members in the incoming team would serve as an institutional memory. That the new team was balanced between the 1990s and 2000s year groups was another strength. The outgoing chairman was appreciated as strong and active member of the Veterans group (1979-1986). He lauded the report from the outgoing chairman which would now be the baseline report to be referred in future reports. He pointed out the possibility of having trustees especially from the Veterans in its structure in the future. He wished the very best Prof Chepkilot as he serves as a senior member of the Alumni. He allowed a few statements from the incoming office bearers to Prof Chepkilot. Laurie Akinyi Akello Appreciated the Professor for leadership and meetings even during covid and post covid season-they held about 4 meetings on zoom. That it is about serving and giving. Amos Cheruiyot– Appreciated his representation and his vision of having the new generation being given more opportunity to feel part of the Alumni which was realized in the April elections. He assured the 2000s ability to bring out passion and pride in doing great things. He promised to inject more energy in dispensing things things in the in-tray. Induction : The outgoing team did a brief induction to the incoming team on their mandate based on the constitution. Each member was taken through his role. Teamwork was emphasized. Items for Sale Laurie to look into items for sale during the day and their costs. She was the third member of the branding team. Suggested items were Mug, Water bottles,Blazers,etc. The registration data was handed over to Liaison Office and a drawer dedicated for Alumni documentation for continuity purposes. The structure of the association will strengthen the role of year cohorts that will be recognized in the reviewed constitution. The graduating students will be registered at the Liason office as they exit from school.The strengthening of the current year cohorts will continue with each official being given years to work with. Present