The members of the MHSK Alumni Executive committee present, the event coordinating committee, Eldoret Chapter/ region members, our teachers, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen I salute you all.
We thank God for this grand occasion of the Eldoret region reunion bringing together our members from Eldoret and its environs. Thank you, members, for overwhelming response to this call for reunion. You exceeded expectations. Kudos.
Thank you the committee tasked with the organization of this event- Ivan Kelunyo our Vice Treasurer, Amos Kibet Cheruiyot our Vice Secretary and Betty Tororei our host and 1996 class representative. It is a job well executed.
This reunion marks a very important milestone in our journey to bring on board the potential membership of the Alumni Association which is now well over 10,000 in number. We have now brought on board about 1,400 members with over 1,000 having submitted their details to our secretariat and slightly less than 500 having paid their registration and annual subscriptions fees. We have made some progress courtesy of the reunions starting with the inaugural general reunion and special general meeting done on 17th August 2023 at the school.
Our Amended Constitution recognizes year group cohorts as the basic unit and point of focus in our Alumni activities. They operate as semi-autonomous units who can have own constitutions, by laws and organizational structure to run their activities independently. This is where a lot of welfare and social activities take place. We believe that strong year group cohorts translate to a strong Alumni Association. This is evident in the attendance of this reunion today. A lot of mobilization happened at the year groups level. We have over 28-year group cohorts represented here today right from 1980 to 2022. This is commendable and a very good start.
You have done a commendable job.
In order to enhance our interaction and participation in important school activities the Executive Committee has lined up events as follows:-
- Prizegiving/Thanksgiving Ceremony – This is a school event.
It was done in February this year. The Alumni Association was represented by the Chairman and our Liason officer Mr John Limo . We gave awards sponsored from our kitty to the tune of ksh 45,000 worth and an additional amount of ksh15,000 from a few members who volunteered to top up. The awards were given to the 7 students who scored A plain of 84 points in the 2023 KCSE and 2 ongoing students outstanding in sports. The school appreciates the role we play/ have played in this regard.
- Eldoret Reunion – 13th April 2024- We thank God it is here with us.
- Nairobi Reunion – Coming in June.
- Nakuru Reunion –June or Early July
- AGM – August 2024 . The date to be confirmed via notice.
- Careers Day- In the school calendar- Month of June. We will provide a few speakers on request by the school. We will have our branded tent from which we can offer guidance to students in the various careers. As many of us who will be available are welcome to volunteer in this. The 2023 event was well attended and very successful.
The Alumni supports these activities through funding from our registration fees, annual subscriptions and voluntary contributions. I call on all of us to ensure we register and pay our annual subscriptions. You will be making our Alumni Association stronger and to meet its objectives.
Ladies and gentlemen we appreciate your continued support in regard to Alumni activities . Your contributions and suggestions are welcome to the various forums. We intend to strengthen the CLASS REPRESENTATIVES/ EXCOM Forum by having one duly elected representative per class cohort in that forum to ensure we have good flow of communication from the Executive Committee to each class cohort. We will be issuing guidance on this soon.
God bless you all and enjoy the reunion.
Dr Peter Moindi,
Chairman , MHSK Alumni Association.