Linda and Dan send greetings

Linda and Dan Popov graciously received greetings from Kenya at the Pace of Grace workshop in Parksville, Canada. The materials they so generously donated have arrived in Kenya and will be unpacked and distributed in a ceremony to remember John Kavelin Popov, co-founder.

AGM information

The Annual General Meeting was held in Emuhaya on Saturday, February 26.
Of general interest to the membership:
- Daniel Ong'ayi has resigned as Chairperson of the board due to pressure of work. He will remain as a board member. Boaz Okoko was elected chair, with Lydia Atemi as Vice-chair. We congratulate and welcome our new officers.
- Branches of VSK were announced for Nairobi (headed by Master Facilitator Tamara Soltani) and Kakamega (headed by Master Facilitator Richard Andabwa)
Branches will follow the constitution of the Society but may establish their own governing board and bank accounts if circumstances warrant.Bibiana Andabwa has accepted to be coordinator of training. Branches are requested to communicate news of training sessions to her so that she can report to the board.
The membership expressed its happiness at the growth of Virtues Kenya.
-In order to assist the trainers, the board has proposed the position of 'coach' for various areas. These are Virtues practitioners who are willing to have their name put forward at a training as being able to help new members and answer questions. This will be a valuable service. Their names will be mentioned on this web site and in the email loop. Anyone interested in serving as a coach should communicate with a Master Facilitator for their area.
- It is recommended that all board members have an email address to assist with communications.
- members stressed the importance of members paying dues as required and on time. The Society cannot grow if it has no funds.

Annual General Meeting

The AGM of Virtues Society Kenya will be held on February 26 2011 at Chiritco Centre, Emuhaya, beginning at 10 am.
Agenda will include: Financial report and budget; establishment of branches in Nairobi and Kakamega; training reports; nomination and election of Chairperson; board decisions (information)

All members and those wishing to become members are invited to attend.

Facilitator training

Training will be held in Kakamega March 11,12 and 13. Sessions will begin the afternoon of 11 and finish at midday March 14.

Please note that merely attending the session does not ensure accreditation as a Virtues facilitator. Certificates and accreditation will be accorded to those whose knowledge, teaching skills and experience meet the requirements of the Master Facilitators.

We welcome a large number of new members after recent training, so we repeat some current information.
- Please note there will be an on-site teacher training specific to ONE school on Nov 25,26 . Registration for this session is closed.
- there will be a teacher training session in Kakamega on Nov 29,20 (training centre near Frends Hotel) This is a two day session starting at 9 am each day. Space is limtied, so interested teachers must contact Richard at 0721883605 or Patricia at 0720689549 to check if seats are still available.
- the facilitator training planned for Dec 1,2,3 is CANCELLED. Although we have a large number of people who have expressed interest in becoming a facilitator, they have not yet fulfilled all the requirements stipulated. We hope they will be able to attend a training in March 2011.

new Master Facilitator

Richard Andabwa has received his accreditation as a Master Faciltator. On Wednesday of this week he received the congratulations of 54 attendees at a Virtues deepening in Kakamega. We will now be able to train new facilitators through Richard, even when Patricia is out of the country.

Richard is shown here with his wife, Bibiana, also a trained facilitator.

Planned sessions

We have held some very successful training sessions—both basic training and follow-up.

Planned sessions:

Nov 8 community training (one day) 9 am to 4 pm in Kakamega (training centre is on left of Friend’s Hotel on Mumias Rd. Bear left and look for the sign opposite St Joseph’s Academy.)

Nov 29, 30 teacher training (probably in Kakamega)

Dec 1,2,3 Facilitator training (Kakamega)
In order to train as a facilitator, you must have taken a basic community AND teacher training, have taken one or more follow-up sessions, have participated (taught) some parts of the basic training. You must have been practicing the Virtues for at least one year. Facilitators are volunteers who wish to give back and enhance their community.

Please contact Patricia at patriciacrossley5@gmail.com or at 0720689549 if you interested in mor information