Dear all, I am inclined to differ with some of Mr. Victor's comments. I would like to bring to his attention that small organizations that were there before or after the formation of Arua Community Association weaken ACA. I am one of those who happened to be around when ACA was formed and was even the Secretary for Kamwokya branch that time. What needs to be borne in mind is that ACA came in existence as result of joint graduation that was organized my MASU at senior prison officers mess Buganda Road that time. Unfortunately the organization to some extent was hijacked by people who that time were nursing political ambitions whom I shall not mention here. They sort of used ACA as platform to advance their ambitions and what therefore dont you expect?. I recall at one time even the Dutch gave money for the association to organize a conference that took place in Mvara SS. What transpired then leaves a lot to be desired. ACA's downfall should not be blamed squarely on other smaller organizations that emerged but rather on the leadership. In the end what ACA could only manage was to wait to organize graduations only and therefore was not focussed on development of the region. I stand to be corrected on this fellow members. What we now need for West nile net is to use the past experiences to strengthen this forum and remain focussed.
Regards Robert Ocatre ________________________________ From: jadribo victor <[email protected]> To: A Virtual Network for friends of West Nile <[email protected]> Sent: Wed, 24 March, 2010 2:59:50 Subject: Re: [WestNileNet] Feedback Dear Comrades! I am full of hope that all of us are safe and sound in our various locations. It’s a pleasure to have read the few responses to what I posted on our Net about Focus and Commitment Crisis. I am happy that all is being said and I apologize for the inconveniences if any. However it is important to note that being sensitive and inclusive is an immense key to success. I am aware that attaining sustainable development is not a preserve of a single effort and, specific social interactions are basis for personal contacts for the betterment of familiarization but I suppose they should not take precedence over the entire West Nile Foundation considering the vastness of its membership and their locations? When I made those remarks, I considered how specifications (boundaries) catalyze divisionism where it’s utterly impossible for People of the same family, culture, tradition, origin etc to stand the wave. I think we should impress the principle of doing right things at the right time in the right place. I suppose the memories of how Arua Community Action (ACA) among others declined is fresh in our minds let aside the question of specific groups that ran alongside it such as Maracha Action for Development (MAFORD) and others that weakened it the more and did not even go further by themselves. In other words, am not saying that it will be a replica but we should be cautious of forces that blow against us because events have shown that disunity finds its way easily in most West Nile Communities and Organizations. I really don’t have any bad intention against any group whatsoever. In my view WNF is a broader Umbrella whereas these other groups are specific and, making statements like, I quote “But these discussions that are tending towards 'paper worship' are worthless and I would rather wait for the next westnile night where I can get to meet friends from the region and strengthen our bond” is really unfortunate because without purposed analytical discussions and documentations, nothing productive can emerge out of an organization. By the way, there have been gigantic nights for West Nile in Kampala, incase ask those who were there till early 1990’s, they will tell you. I only pray that we be ONE in setting a foundation for a sustainable transformation of our region. For God and West Nile Foundation. ________________________________ From: JIMMY AWUZU <[email protected]> To: A Virtual Network for friends of West Nile <[email protected]> Sent: Tue, March 23, 2010 7:14:18 PM Subject: [WestNileNet] Feedback Dear all, Many thanx to J J Avudria and Draecabo Charles for the concerns raised about lack of feedback (contribution) and the direction this forum is taking.It is true many of us only comment on a few specific topics and the fora goes quiet when topical and developmental issues come up. One problem might be lack of adequate access to or the time spent on the internet or just poor attitude of "let me see who said what". Can i suggest that we try our best to arrange for phsical meetings just like we are able to gather for wedding meetings or social functions?One evening in a month wouldn`t really be that cumbersome?We could have simultaneous sittings both in Kampala and Arua to discuss specific issues and pass resolutions on them straight away to supplement our submissions on the net.The other advantage would also be to get know each other and put faces to the names we see on the net. Building up this fora will pass through many challenges and i pray for tolerance amoung all of us at least for the sake of West Nile-Let our goals over ride our personal weaknesses and differences. Thank you. J A Angubo. _______________________________________________ WestNileNet mailing list [email protected] http://orion.kym.net/mailman/listinfo/westnilenet WestNileNet is generously hosted by INFOCOM http://www.infocom.co.ug/ All Archives can be found at http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ The above comments and data are owned by whoever posted them (including attachments if any). The List's Host is not responsible for them in any way. _______________________________________________
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