December 16, 2006 Annual General Meeting by President Osakue Ukponrefe Edo Friends of BC Association in 2006

Dec 16, 2006 Annual General Meeting by President Osakue Ukponrefe Facts About Edo Friends of BC Association Was Started in 1997 Registered & Incorporated in 1999 with the BC Govt. as a non-profit organization. Annual Budget of about $32, Membership of 29 strong individuals and families 9 Executive Members Monthly General & Executive Meetings

Dec 16, 2006 Annual General Meeting by President Osakue Ukponrefe Our Position Edo Friends Fed & BC Govts. Comm. Services Members’ Services

Dec 16, 2006 Annual General Meeting by President Osakue Ukponrefe Edo Friends & Fed. Govt. In the process of being registered with the Canada Revenue Agency as a Charity Organization. Will be allowed to issue tax receipts for income tax purposes. Will be providing some community service programs on behalf of the Fed. Govt. next year. In partnership with the immigration dept.

Dec 16, 2006 Annual General Meeting by President Osakue Ukponrefe Edo Friends and BC Govt. In partnership with the Govt. in providing community service to new immigrants. Existing programs funding arrangements with the govt. Provide useful information to the govt. in the areas of planning and implementation of programs

Dec 16, 2006 Annual General Meeting by President Osakue Ukponrefe Edo Friends & Members Provide Sick benefit Families unification benefit Family member death benefit Bus Passes Birth benefit Others Helped members with both passport renewals and immigration issues. Acted as reference for members in job search, business issues and community character verifications

Dec 16, 2006 Annual General Meeting by President Osakue Ukponrefe Community Services Seminars – By Edo Friends and in conjunction with NCDA Provided New Immigrants Bus Passes Food & Food Allowances Furniture and household items and allowances Youth Activities funding Others

Dec 16, 2006 Annual General Meeting by President Osakue Ukponrefe Community Services EFOBA Magazine Website Use of our Audio Visual Equipment by other non-profit organizations Donations to other non-profit organizations in cash and kind Welcome dinner for new immigrants

Dec 16, 2006 Annual General Meeting by President Osakue Ukponrefe Edo Friends & Financial Partners Vancity Savings and Credit Union Western Union Princess Beauty Supplies Zowabia African Restaurant BC Govt. Members and their families Community Partners Cultural group

Dec 16, 2006 Annual General Meeting by President Osakue Ukponrefe 2006 Activities Successful Anniversary Party in March Community outreach program started in March Year 2 grant application submitted Application for registration as a charity under income tax act submitted Community outreach dinner was organized Community BBQ event was organized Became a member of Edo National Association and attended both the COP and National Convention

Dec 16, 2006 Annual General Meeting by President Osakue Ukponrefe 2006 Activities Vacant executive office (PRO) was filled Bought computer and projector Set aside $5000 for children educational fund EFOBA Magazine under new editor Facilitated the release of 5 Nigerians from immigration detention Set-up the association’s direct telephone line ( )

Dec 16, 2006 Annual General Meeting by President Osakue Ukponrefe Edo Friends & Future Activities Launching of Edo House in 2007 To have a community outreach office and a paid director To organize more seminars for new immigrants To use our tax exempt status with the Federal Govt. to raise more money for the association To expand our new immigrants settlement and integration programs Election of New Executive in March 2007 ENA Convention in Seattle - September 2007

Dec 16, 2006 Annual General Meeting by President Osakue Ukponrefe Special Thanks to: The executive members Members of various committees Volunteers Entire membership Financial supporters