Pooh Haut-Nkam

Our mission statement is to help:

  • Regroup and consolidate the union of its members in the spirit of fraternity, solidarity, and tolerance
  • Promote peace and justice in the group
  • Organize ourselves to assist every member physically, morally, materially, and financially in their moments of joy and sorrow.
  • Facilitate the integration of members of the Haut-Nkam community into the socioeconomic structure of the State of Georgia, in particular, and the United States in general.
  • Promoting our cultural identities, our native language, and our cultural heritage.
  • Collaborate with other Haut-Nkam associations in the State of Georgia and beyond, as well as other Cameroonian organizations, for the ultimate benefit of the HautNkam people and the State of Georgia.
  • Participate according to our means in the development of the Haut-Nkam Division and the State of Georgia.

Our core values

Achievement

Conformity

Service

Security

Growth

Honesty

Integrity

Autonomy

Loyalty

Abundance

Kindness

Charity

Respect

Termination of Membership

  • Membership ceases in the event of the death of a member.
  • Membership ceases when a member voluntarily resigns from the association.
  • Membership ceases when a member fails to timely meet his/her financial obligations as described in the bylaws.
  • Membership ceases when absence is documented for a period of 12 consecutive months.
  • Membership ceases when a member is dismissed from the association for jeopardizing the reputation of the association.
  • Dismissal of a member must be approved by a vote of two–thirds (2/3) majority of members present during a General Assembly meeting in which there are at least 30% of registered members.

Reinstatement of Membership

  • 1. Any former member can rejoin the association by registering as a new member.
    • He or she will be required to complete the probationary period specified in the Bylaws before qualifying for the association's benefits.
    • If the former member had already benefited from the death of any of his parents, he or she is no longer entitled to the same benefit.
    • A former member reactivating their status as a previous member must settle all outstanding debts and fully comply with all financial obligations before their membership reactivation is considered effective.
  • 2. A dismissed member may request to rejoin the association after a minimum dismissal period of one (01) year. He or she shall submit a letter of intention to the board. The board should bring the letter to the general assembly.
    • Their re-admission must be approved by a two-thirds (2/3) majority vote of the members present at a general assembly meeting, provided at least thirty percent (30%) of registered members are in attendance.
    • Upon approval, the dismissed member must pay a penalty fee of one hundred dollars ($100) in addition to the current year's annual registration fee and the sinking fund to complete their re-admission.
    • The dismissed member must undergo a probationary period of four (04) months before becoming eligible to receive the association's benefits.

Rights Membership

  • Members shall make up the General Assembly of the association.
  • Members shall have the right to attend the meetings of the association.
  • Members shall have the right to vote at the meetings of the association.
  • Members shall have the right to participate in the activities of the association.
  • Members shall be entitled to the benefits of the association as prescribed in the Constitution and bylaws.

Responsabilities of members

  • Members shall abide by the constitution, by the laws, and other rules of the association.
  • Members shall attend meetings, actively participate in the activities of the association, and wear all required attire during mandatory events.
  • Members shall pay all the dues as stated in the constitution, bylaws, and as may be determined from time to time by the General Assembly of the association.

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