Thursday, August 9, 2007

What is Uganda North American Association?


The Ugandan North American Association, (UNAA) is a not for profit
organization. The Board of Directors is composed of 12 members
headed by the President.

The immediate past Chairman, and any officer of the National
Committee, shall be ex-officio members of the Executive
Committee (Board of Directors) and shall serve as advisors to the
Executive Committee. The Executive Committee may from time
to time appoint, as needed, any other officer(s) to serve in
designated capacity.

The organization is a not-for-profit corporation predicated on the
premise that, we, the members living in North America, have unique
economic, social and cultural needs which can be served better and
fulfilled in our own Organization.

Principal Office: The Association may have offices at such
place or places within North America as the Executive Committee
may, from time to time determine or the business of the
Corporation may require or make desirable. Registered Agent
and Registered Offices: The registered agent and registered
office shall be determined by the Executive Committee of
the Association.

Tax Exempt Status: the Ugandan North American
Association has successfully acquired its 501 (C) 3 status.
This means that specific contributions to UNAA by individuals
or organizations can now be claimed as tax exempt. The
avenues for more access to sponsorship have never been
wider. This has also raised the profile of our organization
an earned us the recognition of a true Not-for-Profit
Organization.

Programs: The organization may achieve its objectives
through regular conferences and meetings, networking
activities, professional and business development seminars
and workshops, theatrical productions on positive values,
fundraising activities to supplement operating capital,
and newsletters.

Statement of Non-discrimination Intent: The organization
is an equal opportunity Association. It does not discriminate,
for membership purposes, on the basis of race, color, religion,
ethnic or tribal affiliation. The Association is non-denominational,
non sectarian, non political, secular and not-for-profit. In these
Bylaws and Articles of Incorporation, and henceforth, in any
official writing of the Association or public address, whenever
reference is made to a masculine gender, reference will also
be made to a feminine gender, thus he/she, his/hers.

Objectives of UNAA
  • To stimulate and encourage nationwide acquaintance and fellowship
among members in North America.
  • To develop, through the exchange of information,
research and discussion, a better understanding of problems facing members.
  • To encourage business relationships and interaction.
  • To promote unity and friendship.
  • To promote and foster social, cultural, economic and
Philanthropic activities and share the same with other groups.
  • To address needs peculiar to members of the Association.
  • To engage in any lawful purpose or purposes

Principal Goals of The Conventions
Provide a venue where Ugandans from throughout the world can meet;
  • to celebrate the rich diversity of their cultural heritage
  • to discuss business
  • to discuss politics
  • to discuss matters relative to their daily social and domestic
well-being, and
  • to enable single (unmarried) individuals from all over
North America to meet other singles in a social environment.

You can visit their website at.

http://www.unaanet.com/

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Friday, August 3, 2007

Knoxville Jazz for Justice is approaching!


Knoxville Jazz for Justice

The date for this year (2007) Knoxville Jazz for Justice concert is

set for Friday NOVEMBER 2nd!

Mark your calender !!

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Thursday, August 2, 2007

Knoxville Jazz for Justice on the move across Africa

Erin, Lindsay, and Josh (Behind)Dr. Hackett, and Prof. Okot Bwangamoi (Front)

Knoxville Jazz for Justice on the move across Africa with stopover in :

Botswana,South Africa and Uganda: Read Lindsay and Erin Blog for their in depth coverage of their entire trip to Africa especially Uganda and why University of Tennessee is interested in Northern Uganda! Follow the following links..............

http://lindsay.knoxjazzforjustice.org/

erinbernstein.blogspot.com.

For photo essay follow these link to Lindsay flickr photostreams:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/lindsaymcclain1

http://www.flickr.com/photos/lindsaymcclain

Why University of Tennessee in Knoxville is in Northern Uganda

Read:

The Melodious Melting of Misunderstanding and Confusion: Why the University of Tennessee is in Uganda

http://lindsay.knoxjazzforjustice.org/2007/07/melodious-melting-of-

misunderstanding.html

So, why the heck am I in Uganda?

http://erin.knoxjazzforjustice.org/2007/07/so-why-heck-

am-i-in-uganda.html

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Photopraphs Courtesy Lindsay