July 2026 Virtual General Meeting

The meeting was called to order at 3:09 PM by the newly elected President.

In his opening address, the President thanked members who had continued to support FGSCAA financially and through active participation.

He also expressed appreciation to the Board of Trustees for its work during the transition period and recognised the newly elected Executive Committee members for accepting the responsibility of serving the Association.

The opening prayer was offered by Taoridi Ola.

The minutes of the preceding virtual meeting were summarised by the General Secretary, Prince Gogo Chidiebere.

With no amendments or corrections raised at the meeting, the minutes were adopted as a working document.

The President reported progress in the continuing governance transition.

Members of the Board of Trustees who were being regularised within the Association’s formal structure had agreed to provide the documentation required in relation to CAC registration.

The meeting also discussed the wider Board structure, including the participation of committee chairpersons, Executive Committee members and Trustees in the Association’s broader deliberative framework.

A major item of discussion was the planned inauguration and handover ceremony for the newly elected Executive Committee.

The President proposed that the event should also formally recognise and appreciate the Board of Trustees for its service during the transition period, transforming the planned programme into a broader three-part celebration:

1. Part 1Swearing-in and handover
2. Part 2Formal appreciation of the Board of Trustees
3. Part 3Association celebration and fellowship

At the July meeting, Villa Park Hotel had been identified as the proposed venue.

The meeting also discussed publicity, member participation, event funding and the possibility of coordinated attire.

Members discussed how FGSCAA could strengthen participation while remaining mindful of classmates who may face genuine financial difficulty.

The meeting reflected differing perspectives on membership obligations, but there was broad agreement on the importance of maintaining connection with classmates and strengthening the Association’s support mechanisms.

This was a discussion item; no formal membership policy was adopted at the meeting.

Members also discussed the possibility of partnering with larger organisations to support welfare and humanitarian initiatives.

The President indicated that the Executive Committee and Board of Trustees would work together to develop possible modalities for such partnerships.

Exploratory discussion — no partnership programme had been established at the time of the meeting.

• First General Meeting anchored by the newly elected President
• Governance transition continued following BOT handover
• BOT / CAC documentation regularisation discussed
• Inauguration and handover planning advanced
• Formal appreciation of the BOT proposed as part of the ceremony
• Membership inclusion and welfare discussed
• External partnership possibilities raised for future support initiatives
• Next meeting / major gathering then scheduled for 29 August 2026

1. April 2026Constitution ratified and elections completedView record
2. June 2026Trustee reforms ratified and administrative handover advancedView record
3. July 2026This meetingFirst General Meeting anchored by the newly elected President
4. September 202610th Anniversary and formal swearing-in ultimately heldView record