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FIRST ISSUE OF EWF, INC. VOE WEEKLY

January 1, 2012

Volume 1, Issue 1

The EWF, Inc. Voice of Ethiopia - Weekly The Official Newspaper of The Ethiopian World Federation, Incorporated

EWF, Inc. • 347-462-9039 • EWFHeadquarters.org • [email protected] • facebook.com/ewfheadquarters

PREAMBLE OF THE CONSTITUTION & BY-LAWS

“We, the Black Peoples of the World, In order to effect Unity, Solidarity, Liberty, Freedom and Self-determination, to secure Justice and maintain

the Integrity of Ethiopia, which is our Divine Heritage, do hereby establish and ordain this Constitution for The Ethiopian World Federation,

Incorporated.”

Given to the Diaspora by His Imperial Majesty, Emperor Haile Selassie I, New York 1937 Incorporator: H.I.M Emissary, Cousin and Personal Physician: Dr. Malaku Bayen

His Imperial Majesty, Emperor of Ethiopia, Haile Selassie I (Ras Tafari) King of Kings, Lord of Lords, Conquering Lion of the Tribe of Judah, Elect of God – Emperor Haile Selassie I gave the Black Peoples of the World the Ethiopian World Federation, Inc. in 1937 for the unity, protection and redemption of Africans at home and abroad. He gave us a Constitution and Bylaws by which we should govern ourselves, and gave us in the Diaspora a Land Grant in Ethiopia to encourage the sons and daughters of Africa to return to the Motherland to claim and protect our Divine Heritage. We were given a responsibility to help protect our African family and the African Continent from the greed and ambitions of other countries and peoples who would desire to take advantage of our people and Africa’s resources (including our culture) for their own selfish purposes. Visit www.EWFHeadquarters.org or send an email to request a copy of the Constitution and Bylaws of The Ethiopian World Federation, Incorporated.

The Emperor of Ethiopia & Founder of The Ethiopian World Federation, Inc.

His Imperial Majesty Haile Selassie I (Ras Tafari) And Her Imperial Majesty Empress Menen

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Blessed Greetings EWF, Inc. Friends and Family: “MAY THE WORDS OF OUR MOUTHS AND THE MEDITATIONS OF OUR HEARTS BE ACCEPTABLE IN THY SIGHT, O LORD, OUR STRENGTH AND OUR REDEEMER.”

With the deluge of information flooding us from all sides due to the technological age we live in, there seem to be a proportionate decrease in our attention span.

• We demand instant gratification – and it must be spoon-fed to us too.

• Instead of eating the proper foods to sustain our bodies and minds, we use vitamins.

• We speak w/ letters instead of words.

• We go to college online.

• Why bother to talk when we cn txt? So, to keep u in the loop and on top of the increasing onslaught of communication relevant to the state and progress of the worldwide Black family, as the International President, I had promised that we would be publishing a weekly newsletter.

This is it folks. This is your newsletter. Issue Number One. Of Volume One.

Member participation is vital. Not only are you expected to read the entire first page, and at least 1/3 of each ensuing page – and up to at least page 6, but your ideas, input, suggestions are needed as well.

So send in your letters, articles, links, complaints, and some positive and encouraging words for the famly would be nice as well. And pics and videos too! Can’t underestimate the entertainment value of pics .

So – in the first issue we introduce yet another innovation to bring the Ethiopian World Federation, Inc. into a new era of progressive democratic development. International Committees! In other words: ENUFF TALK FAMILY!!! WE NEED TO SEE WORKS!!!

Join one of our Special / Select International Committees – in which members worldwide can share in the decision-making process of the Ethiopian World Federation, Inc. and then help to enact the works too.

We pray for the progress of our organization. Read On.....

International President of the EWF, Inc. Sister Gem Morrison (Askala Mariam) visiting with Members of Local Number 2 Los Angeles, CA November 2011

“Ethiopia Shall Soon Stretch

Forth Her Hand Unto God”

IN THIS ISSUE PAGE

International Committees 3 Request Form to start a Local Charter 12 Membership Application Form 13 Registration for Participation at the United Nations 14 Holiday Greetings 16

An organization in Special Consultative

Status with the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations (ECOSOC)



If, like almost all of us, you have ever questioned the progress (or lack of progress) of the EWF, Inc., you can now be a part of the solution.

The Executive Council passed a motion on Sunday, November 27, 2011, approving the appointment of Special International Committees to examine designated areas of focus and concern and help the Executive Council in attaining the aims and objects of the organization.

You can volunteer to be a member of any of these Special International Committees or Executive Officers of your Local can recommend you.

Choose 3 or 4 committees that you’d like to function on, placing your favored

Choose 2-3 International Committees to Work With

(The most urgently needed Committees at this time are in bold)

1. Existing- Convention Arrangements Committee (volunteers needed immediately for Convention 2012)

2. International Finance and Fundraising Committee (Ways and Means)

3. International Membership and Locals Liaison Committee:

Benefits: Burial Fund Sub-Committee, Employment Sub- Committee

4. International Education and Information Committee

Sub-Committee: Technology & Communications Sub-Committee

5. International Public Relations, Publicity & Press Committee

6. International Housing and Properties Committee

Sub-Committee: Housing Trust for Africa

7. International Medical and Wellness Committee

8. International Committee on Women’s Issues,

(Women’s Auxiliary)

9. International Committee on Youth Issues

10. International Legal Committee

11. International Music & Culture Committee

12. Reparations and Repatriation Committee

13. Shashamane Development Committee

14. International Relations Committee

(UN/NGO/AU/Organizational Relations)

15. International Trade and Cooperatives Committee Sub-committee on Agricultural Development

choices first and second etc. Send an email with your choices to [email protected].

Two members of the Executive Council are assigned to each Committee – those officers responsible to report the findings of the Committee to the Executive Council. A Non-Council member may make the report also.

For the first time – apart from the Conventions Arrangement Committee, members of Locals (worldwide) will work directly with members of the Executive Council for the advancement of the aims and objects of our organization.

See list of International Committees immediately below and details follow:

EWF, INC. SPECIAL INTERNATIONAL COMMITTEES

PARTICIPATE

NEEDED:

Website Designers,

Writers, Editors,

News Gatherers,

Proofreaders

Advertising Salespersons



This committee shall from time to time plan and prepare educational programs, symposiums, forums for presentation to the general public. Black History Month should be used as an introductory platform for such presentations in Educational Institutions (High Schools, Colleges) –

Design an International Membership Drive to encourage new Locals to be formed worldwide and encourage individual membership growth on an exponential level.

International Membership & Locals Liaison Committee:

WE RESOLVE#4 2003 CONVENTION: That all locals desiring the benefit of the parent body should immediately and fully adhere to all criteria described in the memorandum on incorporation to be forwarded to all locals. If you do not have a copy one will be sent to you immediately.

Resolve#8 2003 Convention: We resolve that the international organizer should at least communicate with all locals at least once per month by any means possible.

RESOLVE#6 OF 2003 CONVENTION EACH LOCAL SHOULD HAVE A DISTINCT SET OF UNIFORM CLOTHES FOR ANY EVENT INVOLVING TWO OR MORE LOCAL AND FOR CONVENTIONS.

• To address matters affecting the Locals and Membership, and assist the Council and in determining policies and providing adequate support for the Locals and members in helping them achieve their goals, and keeping them updated on any new policies, directives or guidelines approved by the Council, as well as encourage Local members participation in the International Committees.

• Design an International Membership Drive to encourage new Locals to be formed worldwide and encourage membership growth on an exponential level.

• Propose videos, brochures, flyers, and other material to be used to promote the membership drive.

• Liaise with the Int’l Education/Information Committee to coordinate efforts in preparing the proposed material

• With the Executive Council, propose development and enactment of a new security enhanced worldwide ID system for members that will be compatible and acceptable with the highest levels of government security in each country where the EWF, Inc. functions.

• Assist in facilitating Locals and members in functioning the Burial Fund

• Propose to the Executive Council educational programs and educational institutions to be considered for implementation by the Locals in their communities, and by the International Executive Council on a National and International level and in particular in Sashamanne, Ethiopia and Africa;

• This committee shall from time to time plan and prepare educational programs, symposiums, forums for presentation to the general public. Black History Month should be used as an introductory platform for such presentations in Educational Institutions (High Schools, Colleges) – the Committee might consider presentations on History of Ethiopia, His Imperial Majesty, Hon. Marcus Garvey, The EWF, Inc., Slavery and the Middle Passage Holocaust, the Black presence in The Bible, etc.;

• In association with the Information Committee, train members to make such presentations to the public.

• engaging the Education Departments and Ministries in the Local domains and nationwide in countries where the organization functions, to examine such educational material and to consider the inclusion of such in their school’s syllabus.

• Provide classes on: Constitution, Amharic, History of EWF Inc., African History etc. utilizing today’s technology and media

DESCRIPTION & SUGGESTED FUNCTIONS OF INTERNATIONAL COMMITTEES

International Education & Information Committee

Constitution & By-Laws: It shall be the duty of the Committee on Education to provide for the use of the members, books, papers, magazines and all historical and cultural material and literature touching racial questions as well as political, economic, social, health, agricultural and other matters which will aid in the betterment of Black Peoples and humanity in general. This committee shall from time to time plan and conduct educational programs.



Help Provide research and

information to assist the International

Officers, Locals and other Committees on

their request “Develop Archives of

historical, educational, cultural

items, including music, videos etc.,

related to the EWF, Inc., Ethiopia,

Rastafari livity and the Black experience

generally..”

International Committees – Continued...

International sub-Committee on Information, Technology and Communications / a Sub-committee of the Education and Information Committee

• Research, develop and provide technology for the improvement of communications between members, Locals, the International Headquarters, the Land Grant Pioneers and the general public.

• Bring the EWF, Inc. into the age of Technology and identify technological advancements that may be utilized in all areas of the organization’s functions, including providing training and employment

• Help Provide research and information to assist the International Officers, Locals and other Committees on their request.

• Help other Committees by Providing research to produce documents for submission and presentation to the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC).

• With the Int’l Education Committee, help provide educational, historical and cultural material and literature touching racial questions as well as political, economic, social, health, agricultural and other matters which will aid in the betterment of Black Peoples of the world and humanity in general that may be used by Locals to educate members and the local community.

• Design, encourage and provide training for members to make presentations in educational institutions and other public and private gatherings; suggesting and/or providing documents and hand-outs to be presented at such events.

• Assist the Publicity and Press Committee in providing articles for the organization’s website, newspaper and newsletter

• Develop Archives of historical, educational, cultural items, including music, videos etc., related to the EWF, Inc., Ethiopia, Rastafari livity and the Black experience. generally- in association with other Committees where so indicated.

• Plan and propose Exhibits to promote the History and Culture of Ethiopia, Africa, the Black Peoples of the World (Research requirements for Exhibits at the United Nations)

• Assist in developing the curriculum for the Technological portion of the Vocational Training Institute’s program.

International Legal Committee

• Assist the Executive Council to research, identify and put an end to abuse against the organization and its members by individuals and groups misrepresenting the organization for their personal benefit by fraud and deceit

• Using the best Legal means available to protect the organization

• Develop legal clinics to provide legal services for members

• Seek to encourage members of the legal profession to become members and provide a Legal Department for the EWF, Inc.

• Provide legal advice to the Repatriation and Reparations Committee

International Committee on Youth & Juvenile Issues

Using the best Legal

means available to

protect the

organization

Develop legal clinics to

provide legal services

for members

.

o Encourage the recruitment of more youths to the membership. Help Locals encourage more involvement and participation by youth at all levels of operation and assist the Locals develop their Juvenile Units.

o Propose International Youth Programs and participate in National and International Youth Symposiums etc.

o Liaise with organizations promoting Youth empowerment and research and represent the organization at the United Nations in matters affecting Youth.

o Represent EWF, Inc.at UN Youth

o Address the problems of youths in

Africa – education, child labor, AIDS

mortality, youths in the military, etc.



Devise plans for raising funds to conduct the business of the Organization and function our Projects and offices on an International level,

International Public Relations, Publicity & Press Committee/

RESOLVE#9 2003 CONVENTION : The federation is in need of a newsletter or magazine with input from all locals as well as from headquarters.

RESOLVE#7 2003 CONVENTION : We resolve that all locals look into and attempt to get a regular radio program in their area so that a vehicle will exist to talk to their community, keeping the goals and aspirations of the e.w.f visible

• Propose methods to keep before the public the aims and objects of the organization and the work of the Executive Council and of the Locals..

• Explore and Suggest all possible media to publicize the activities of the Organization.

• Responsible for the publication and distribution of the official organ of the Ethiopian World Federation, Incorporated, The Voice of Ethiopia, to the Locals for distribution in their Localities, and for distribution to the worldwide community – with final approval by the Executive Council

• The PR Committee should also be responsible for the creation, upkeep and enhancement of the official website and all media (including radio and television) of The Ethiopian World Federation, Incorporated published by the Executive Council.

• Help Prepare Press Releases, Newsletters etc. to keep the name of the Ethiopian World Federation before the public in the most positive light possible.

• The Committee should also liaise with other committees to assist in providing the PR and Publicity required by those committees based on their portfolio and projects.

• Assist the International President and other Officers in preparing speeches and material for presentation to the public

International Finance& Fundraising Committee (Ways & Means) Sub-Committee: Fund-Raising and Membership Drive Reggae World Tour WE RESOLVE #2 CONVENTION 2003 (Ways and Means) : Submit to each local a request to set up a collection jug in their frequented business places in their communities towards the Shashemane dev. fund.

• Devise plans for raising funds to conduct the business of the Organization and function our Projects and offices an International level, the functioning of the Council and the International Headquarters, the offices and personnel of the Representatives in Ethiopia.

• Propose fund-raising activities that the Locals may participate in on a nationwide and International level.

• Assist the Locals with their fund-raising activities when such requests are made.

• Assist other International Committees in raising funds to function projects proposed by them when requested to do so by the Executive Council.

• Assist the Banking Committee of the Executive Council to Investigate and make suggestions towards the organization banking Federation funds in Ethiopia’s National Banks

• Research and provide recommendations on institution of our own EWF, Inc. Banks, Credit Union etc.

• Investigate and recommend EWF, Inc. Bank Cards, Calling Cards and other financial instruments.

• With the Education and Information Committee, provide training in the Financial and Commodities Markets to encourage members to get develop an understanding of these markets – e.g. FOREX


Propose methods to keep before the public the aims and objects of the organization and the work of the Executive Council and of the Locals.

Keeping the famiy up to date With Daily World News, Views & Opinions in a fast changing World. Check out:

THE EWF, INC HQ DAILY WORLD NEWS

ONLINE

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International Reparation and Repatriation Committee

• Investigate all available research and position papers and Engage in a coordinated effort to find the most plausible means of presentation to the governments of the World, the United Nations and the International Court of Justice to make right the wrongs meted out to the Black Peoples of the World through the Holocaust of the Middle Passage, and Black Slavery Colonization and its vestiges which still affect the Black Family today.

• Examine the dynamics of Reparations and Repatriation, and recommend the steps to take to address these dynamics from grass roots to governmental levels on both sides of the Atlantic.

presentation to the governments of the

World, the United Nations and the

International Court of Justice to make

right the wrongs meted out to the

Black Peoples of the World through the

Holocaust of the Middle Passage,

Black Slavery, Colonization and its

vestiges.”

International Committee on Women’s Issues /

• Help provide direction for the activities of the Women’s Auxiliaries worldwide.

• Research and report (with the help of the Information sub-committee) the issues affecting women and black women in particular

• Provide leadership to address issues affecting women and children on the International stage.

• Plan, prepare and provide representation of the Organization at National and International Women’s Conferences and at the UN.

• Propose and develop policies and programs on issues that affect women.

• Bring to the attention of the Executive Council matters affecting women and children.

• Maintain communication with the women’s auxiliary committees of all Locals and provide encouragement, creative ideas and suggestions that will enhance the lives of such members and the worldwide family.

• Help to foster the spirit of unity and sisterhood between the women of all Locals.

• With the cooperation of Local Women Auxiliaries, Engage in activities to Raise funds to be used for the expense of delegates to Convention, to provide for the care, keep and comfort of international officers visiting the headquarters or Locals on business, and for any other business which the Executive Council shall decide.

• Examine possibilities and encourage cooperative business, entrepreneurship and charitable projects between Women’s Auxiliaries of different locals.

• Encourage participation in design of uniforms for each Local and/or the entire

organization.


Provide leadership to address issues affecting women and children on the International stage.

Plan, prepare and provide representation of the Organization at National and International Women’s Conferences and at the UN.

SUGGEST POLLS



“development of self-sustainable

green Housing units for repatriating

residents in Shashamanne, and

liaise with related International

Committees to create a Housing

Trust Fund to help members subscribe

over time to their future homes in

Ethiopia.

International Medical, Wellness & Welfare Committee / Sub-Committee: Emergency Disaster Response Unit

• Suggest programs that will enhance the health of members and the black race worldwide. Propose Health Institutions.

• Examine the problems faced by the black family – child mortality rates, longevity studies that evidence the disenfranchisement of the black family worldwide and seek to correct such through agitation within the United Nations, World Health Organization, and national health authorities in communities and countries where the EWF, Inc. membership is affected

• Examine research material and programs on relevant topics and liaise with charitable organizations to help address health issues in Africa etc.

• With members of the medical, dental, pharmaceutical and nursing professions, set up Clinics and Hospitals, provide training, information and employment in the areas of Hygiene, Health Education, Natural Health, Wellness, and Nutrition.

• Set up Volunteer Medical and Dental teams to travel to Africa and other locales to provide needed services to communities in need.

• Help assist the Locals in achieving their goals in the Medical Units and Sick Committees,

• Research the requirement for Medical Marijuana cooperatives with a view to the EWF, Inc. providing services – a large number of the membership has recognized the medical benefits of marijuana for decades.

• Emergency and Disaster Response Sub-committee: research, plan and provide direction on the EWF, Inc. coming to the aid of those in need of aid as defined in the Constitution and By-Laws and as a result of natural disasters.

International Housing and Properties Committee /

RESOLVE#5 OF 2003 CONVENTION : Each local is encouraged to acquire a real estate property, thus giving the local the economic stability to acquire more

• Have charge of the building and all other physical property belonging to the Organization. They shall see to it that these are kept in proper order and repaired and shall prepare the buildings for whatever functions and functionality are determined by the Executive Council. They shall provide a monthly inventory of all physical and real property and their uses, functions, occupants, income and expenses related to such properties.

• Encourage and guide the Locals in acquiring their own properties

• Assist and support Other Committees in acquiring properties and venues required to function the programs of such committees where approved by the Executive Council.

• Liaise with other committees on the development of self-sustainable green Housing units for repatriating residents in Shashamanne, and

• Liaise with related International Committees to create a Housing Trust Fund to help members subscribe over time to their future homes in Ethiopia.

• Institute a “Green Houses for Africa” project to widen the scope of the EWF, Inc.

• Liaise with other committees with the objective of providing Headquarters accommodation in Manhattan New York..

• Research and plan for provision of accommodation for members travelling to Conventions, to the United Nations etc., and liaise with Locals and Women’s Auxiliaries to arrange accommodation for visiting International Officers.

• Acquire properties and develop housing units (apartments, subdivisions, multi-family housing) for low and middle income members and local communities worldwide in communities where such housing is needed

• Liaise with other NGO’s and government agencies with interest in Housing. Research United Nations activities on providing shelter to communities in need


Emergency and Disaster Response Sub-committee:

research, plan and provide direction on the EWF, Inc. coming to the aid of those in need of aid as defined in the Constitution and By-Laws.



International Music and Culture Committee • Liaise with the sub-committee on Information, Technology and Communication to

gather the singers and players of instruments who call upon the name of Ras Tafari, His Imperial Majesty Emperor Haile Selassie I, to use their God-given talent for the elevation of HIM institutions and HIS children.

• Create a Music Curriculum to teach the Youths in the Local communities, to present at the Vocational Training Institute in Shashamanne and to introduce to the Education system in each Local area where music is not a part of their existing curriculum – also on a national level.

• Liaise with the Education Committee to develop presentations on the History and Culture of the Black Family, Africa, His Imperial Majesty, Rastafari, the EWF, Inc. etc.

• United Nations representation on the protection of the cultural icons of our people and our organization – e.g. the red, gold and green traditional Ethiopian flag and colors as stated in the Constitution and By-laws

• United Nations representation on the protection of the Indigenous rights of the sons and daughters of Africa whose ancestors were taken away from our natural habitat by force, and all indigenous African tribes and other indigenous peoples

• Gather documentation, information to develop a comprehensive archive of the culture of the Black Peoples of the world, wherever they are.

• Seek to protect the cultural and indigenous rights of all black peoples of the world, especially those who are now threatened by commercial interference – e.g. return of the Beta Israel (Falasha Jews) to their lands and protection of indigenous peoples being displaced by the Land Grab for Africa by other nations and nationalities.

• Seek the return of all indigenous artifacts stolen from Africa – including the Magdala Manuscripts and religious and cultural items taken by the British from Ethiopia; all mummies and treasures taken from Egypt, and all other items being held by private individuals and governments of the world.

International Relations Committee (UN/NGO/AU/WADU Organizational Relations)

• To define the areas of interaction between the EWF, Inc. and the United Nations.

• Assist other Committees in identifying their area of activity within the United Nations Economic and Social Council

• Help provide direction to other Committees

• Provide representation at UN conferences

• Help identify members to represent at UN

• To restore EWF, relationship with the AU (formerly OAU) and define EWF role within the AU

• Representation at the AU

• To determine relationships between EWF, Inc. and other national and international organizations and governments

• To strengthen relationships with Rastafari Mansions towards bringing Rastafari Mansions under the umbrella of the EWF, Inc. to achieve the goals of Reparations and Repatriation, and to seek our rights as indigenous peoples taken away by the Slave trade from our natural environment


Seek to protect the customs and culture of the indigenous peoples of the world, especially those who are now threatened by commercial interference – e.g. African tribes that maintain their original customs and culture, the return of the Beta Israel (Falasha Jews) to their lands, culture and history, and protection of indigenous peoples being displaced by the Land Grab for Africa by other nations and nationalities.

• To define the areas of interaction between the EWF, Inc. and the United Nations.

• “Representation at the AU

• To determine relationships between EWF, Inc. and other national and international organizations and governments

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Shashamanne Development Committee /

WE RESOLVE #2 CONVENTION 2003 (Ways and Means) : Submit to each local a request to set up a collection jug in their frequented business places in their communities towards the Shashemane dev. Fund.

CONVENTION 2009 RESOLUTION : THAT: The Social and Economic development Plan of the Shashemane Land Grant be enhanced.

• Examine existing project proposals, suggest improvements; promote; and seek, develop modes of financing to enact EWF, Inc. NGO projects in Shashamanne.

o The Self-Sustainable Model City o The Haile Selassie I Vocational Training Institute o The Self-Sustainable Water for Life (Rain Water Harvesting Project)

• Liaise with the Reparations and Repatriation Committee with a view to identifying financing for EWF, Inc. projects in Shashamanne

• Liaise with the Finance and Fund-raising committee re financing of EWF, Inc. projects in Shashamanne with a goal to break ground for the Vocational Training Institute early 2012

• Liaise with other Committees and International organizations that can provide support and input in the Development of the Land Grant and the EWF, Inc. projects in Ethiopia

• United Nations • World Bank

• American Government • Other NGO’s and Charities

• African Union • Ethiopian Government

• Local Officials •

International Trade and Cooperatives Committee / Sub-Committee on Agriculture WE RESOLVE #3 2003 CONVENTION : To submit to each local, a request for international networks. The goal would be to strengthen and unify the Ethiopian world fed, inc. And the total unification of endeavors towards the future of Shashemane. Encourage Trade, Business, Agricultural Development, Cooperatives between and amongst members worldwide, and encourage a cooperative approach to engaging in commerce


“Examine existing project proposals,

suggest improvements;

promote; and seek, develop modes of financing to enact

EWF, Inc. NGO projects in

Shashamanne:

o The Self-Sustainable Model City

o The Haile Selassie I

Vocational Training Institute

o The Self-Sustainable

Water for Life (Rain

Water Harvesting

Project)

Sub-Committee on Agricultural

Development

“Encourage Trade, Business,

Agricultural Development, Cooperatives between and

amongst members worldwide, and

encourage a cooperative approach to engaging in commerce

.



1. If you have ever questioned the progress of the EWF, Inc., here is your opportunity to be a part of the solution. Choose 3 or 4 committees that you’d like to function on, placing your favored choices first and second etc. At some point we will limit each member’s participation to 2 committees, and only 2 or possible 3 members from each Local will be able to function on any single committee. However, based on many Locals at this time being dysfunctional or non-functioning, we will delay putting these limits in force, and will make adjustments over time. Minimum 2 members of the Executive Council assigned to each Committee, responsible to bring forward the findings of the Committee to the Council. A Non-Council member may report also

2. All committees must firstly be guided by the Aims and Objects of the Ethiopian World Federation, Inc. as stated in the Constitution and By-laws, and policies and procedures recommended to the Executive Council should not only be in keeping with the spirit of the Aims and Objects, but should be designed with the goal of achieving the aims and objects of the organization.

3. Names of Committees shown are suggestions, initially open to change

4. All Committees are Select or Special International Committees.

5. Time Limit: To serve for the duration of the Administration, and up to August 31 to assist incoming Council execs elected at July Convention in taking over the function of their offices and in transferring of Committee documents, physical property etc. to the new Committee

6. New incoming Executive Councils will be encouraged to appoint new committee members, but to also include some existing members to maintain continuity – especially if the Committee is functioning efficiently. Members not serving, may place their names on a list to be included when seats in their chosen committees become available. No limit has yet been set on the number of members serving on one committee.

7. Suggested responsibilities are merely that – suggestions. The Committees, when they meet, can fine tune their duties in keeping with the spirit and meaning of the suggestions. They are encouraged to expand or design their portfolio based on their assessment of what is required to achieve the goals of the organization, and set up sub-committees if found necessary – such to be approved by the Executive Council.

8. All committees should familiarize themselves with their particular areas of focus for NGO’s within the scope of United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) activities and make a determination on how the committee can function and have an effective presence within the UN, representing the aims and objects of the EWF, Inc.

9. Committees utilize technology to meet – Skype, telephone conference and video conference calls etc., google+ etc. The Executive Council will set up a Conference Call line for each committee to initiate the meetings.

10. All Committees must liaise with Locals – sharing information and making itself available for support, especially where the Committee shares responsibility with a Standing Committee of the Locals, thus encouraging dialogue and fraternity between members of different Locals.

11. When an International Headquarters office is acquired, the Committees will help decide policy in the operation of relevant departments, and assist the International Secretary in identifying prospective employees. Some Committee members may supervise departments or become employed in those departments to help enact the committee’s recommendations which have been approved by the Executive Council.

12. The committees might be considered a trial at this time for the rest of this administrative year (up to August 31). If we are able to function them properly, it will be to the great benefit of the organization and our members, and will be appreciated for generations to come. It is up to us.

Preliminary/proposed Details of International Committees

ARTICLES

WELCOME

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Your Address

Request for EWF, Inc. Local Charter Letter

Date:

From: Name

Email:

Telephone:

To: THE ETHIOPIAN WORLD FEDERATION, INCORPORATED

217 East 70th

Street, Box 706,

New York, NY. 10021

Dear Executive Council:

Subject: Application request for a Local Unit Charter.

We, the Black Peoples of

___________________Area or Town or City,

___________________ State or Province,

_______________________ Country,

in order to effect Unity, Solidarity, Liberty, Freedom and Self-determination, to secure Justice and maintain the

Integrity of Ethiopia, which is our divine heritage, do hereby agree to carry out the aims and objects of THE

ETHIOPIAN WORLD FEDERATION, INCORPORATED, and to abide by its Constitution and By-Laws.

Desiring to do all we can for the restoration of AFRICA and her people, to effect the social and economic

betterment of the Race, do hereby request a Local Unit Charter of THE ETHIOPIAN WORLD FEDERATION,

INCORPORATED.

Yours truly,

Sign: __________________________ Sign__________________________

PRINT NAME PRINT NAME

Email Email

Telephone Telephone

OPTIONAL: To ensure receipt, you may also scan completed letter and form BL10 and send copy by email to:

[email protected] or Fax to: 347-462-9039

SUBMIT LETTER ALONG WITH LIST FORM (BL10) FROM THE MEMBERSHIP PAGE AT EWFHEADQUARTERS.ORG.

If you have leadership qualities and you are dedicated to the upliftment of the Black Family, and to seeing the

fulfillment of His Imperial Majesty, Haile Selassie I’s expectations for the Continent and the sons and daughters of

Africa, at home and abroad, become involved in the works of the Ethiopian World Federation, Inc. Time is running

out on us. We are way behind, but we cannot give up. Join a Local in your area or find 25 prospective members of

like mind and start a Local in your community. Membership comprises the Black Peoples of the World.

The Charter application should be accompanied by Form BL10. Download from the EWF, Inc. website at:

www.ewfheadquarters.org/membership.htm and select Charter Request Members List from the left side of the page.



The Ethiopian World Federation, Incorporated

Membership Application Form (updated 12/2011)

Desiring to do all I can for the restoration of the complete Independence of ETHIOPIA by the cooperative efforts of the Black people throughout the World, and to effect social betterment of the Race, I do hereby apply for membership in the above named Organization. (Complete and Sign in Duplicate – one original for the Local Office and one original for EWF, Inc. Headquarters. Print or type)

1. Name (Name on Birth Certificate/Passport/Official)

a) Cultural, Church or Other Names (if any)

b) Social Security Number or your gov’t ID number

c) Address

2. Date of Birth ________________________________ Country of Birth _____________________________________

b) Height/Weight c) Languages Spoken

d) Complete Address e) How long at present address

f) Telephone Number g) E-mail

3. Do you have any family members who are members of the E.W.F. Inc.? (□ yes) (□ no)

a) Please State their names

4. Marital Status □ married □ single Name of Spouse

a) Number of Children_______ (Names/Dates of Birth)

5. Your next of kin and relationship _____________________________________________ E-mail

a) Address, phone of next of kin

6. Your Profession (trades/skills/talents)

a) Number of Years b) Are you employed?

c) Place of Work:

d) Work Address: _______________________________________Work Tele#

7. Do you hold a valid drivers license □ yes □ no

8. Are you a member of any other organizations, groups or clubs? □ yes □ no

a) If yes, please give details including position held

9. How did you come to know of the EWF Inc?

10. Please give your reason for seeking membership

11. Have you any illness/disability? (If Yes, Please describe)

Declaration: I declare that the information I have given is true and I pledge to obey the Constitution and By-Laws of The Ethiopian World Federation, Incorporated. I agree to pay the required membership fee US $1.00

Applicant’s Signature and Date _______

CONFIDENTIALITY. The information given here will be held in confidence by the E.W.F. Incorporated and will not be given to any person without the applicant’s consent.

E.W.F. INCORPORATED USE ONLY

Accepted by Local Executive Committee:

ALL APPLICANTS MUST PRODUCE OFFICIAL IDENTIFICATION TO LOCAL. LOCALS: PLEASE COPY AND NOTE THE TYPE OF ID AND NUMBER PROVIDED BY EACH MEMBER. ID TYPE_____________________________NUMBER______________________

President’s Signature Secretary’s Signature ____

Date Date

Local Number Assigned ID Number by HQ:

APPLICATION FORM AND PHOTO MUST BE ON FILE WITH BOTH YOUR LOCAL AND HEADQUARTERS. SUBMIT COPY WITH YOUR ORIGINAL SIGNATURE AND TWO PHOTOS FOR THE NEW SECURE ID SYSTEM TO EWF, INC. HEADQUARTERS. THE NEW OFFICIAL ID SYSTEM MAY REQUIRE FINGERPRINTS IN THE FUTURE. CONTACT HEADQUARTERS FOR UPDATES.



The Ethiopian World Federation, Incorporated

Organization in Special Consultative Status with the Economic and Social Counsel of the United Nations

217 East 71st Street, Box 706, New York, NY 10021 Tel: 347-462-9039

Website: EWFHEADQUARTERS.ORG FaceBook: facebook.com/ewfheadquarters

E-mail: [email protected] OR [email protected]

Provide the following information to register to represent the Ethiopian World

Federation at UN/ECOSOC Events.

You do not have to complete this form – just email the relevant and

required information in whatever format that works for you

ETHIOPIAN WORLD FEDERATION LOCAL INFO:

Name of Your Local ________________________________________________________

Name of Local President or Secretary: _________________________________

Local Email _________________________________

Local Website (if any) _________________________________

Tel number _________________________________

Your areas of Interest to address at the UN a._________________________________

b._________________________________

c ._________________________________

REQUIRED BY THE UN

All fields marked with * required Your Name

*______________________________________

Telephone no. *________________________________________

E-mail *______________________________________

Permanent Address *_______ _______________________________

_______________________________________

Country *______________________________________

Weight * (Indicate whether kg/lbs.) ________________

Height * (Indicate whether cm/inch) _______________

Eye color * _____________________ ________________

Hair color * ___________________ __________________

Sex *______________________________________

Temporary address while at the conference site

(if you are travelling away from home). _______________________________________

Place/Country of Birth *_____________________________________

Date of Birth * _____________________________________

Participant already has a grounds pass ? Yes _________ No___________

Emergency Contact

Name * _______ _____________________________

Telephone no. ______________________________________

For United Nations / ECOSOC Calendar of Events go to www.ewfheadquarters.org/United_Nations



15-16 Dec: Second Intersessional Meeting of the UN Conference on Sustainable Development The Second Intersessional Meeting of the UN Conference on Sustainable Development will take place on 15 and 16 December. Major groups registration for the Second Intersessional Meeting of UNCSD (known as Rio+20) is now open. The Second Intersessional Meeting will be held at UN Headquarters in New York on 15 and 16 December 2011. Pre-registration through the CSO Net online event registration system is required for all delegates from major groups. 30 Jan–8 Feb: 2012 Regular session, Committee on NGOs The 2012 Regular Session of the Committee on NGOs will take place from 30 January to 8 February 2012. The session is expected to consider 190 new applications for status by NGOs as well as 153 more applications deferred from earlier sessions. It will also review 375 quadrennial reports of NGOs in general or special consultative status. The Committee is expected to meet again on 17 February 2012 to adopt its report of the session. The session's recommendations will be sent to the Economic and Social Council for its approval in July of 2012. A detailed information note on the expected agenda can be retrieved from the link below. 1-10 Feb 2012: Commission for Social Development, 50th session The Commission for Social Development (CSocD) has been in existence from the very inception of the United Nations, advising the Economic and Social Council and Governments on a wide range of social policy issues and on the social perspective of development. Functioning under a broad mandate, the Commission for Social Development, formerly the Social Commission, has met at various intervals and at different locations. The fiftieth session of the Commission for Social Development will be convened from 1 to 10 February 2012 in New York. The priority theme this year will be poverty eradication. 13 Feb - 2 March 2012: Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women, 51st session, Geneva The 51st session of the Committee will consider reports by Algeria, Brazil, Grenada, Jordan, Norway, Republic of Congo and Zimbabwe. 27 Feb - 9 March 2012: Commission on the Status of Women, 56th session

The fifty-sixth session of the Commission on the Status of Women will take place at the United Nations Headquarters in New York from 27 February to 9 March 2012. Representatives from Member States, UN entities, and ECOSOC-accredited non-governmental organizations (NGOs) from all regions of the world will attend the session. The two-week session will include a high-level round table, interactive dialogues and panels, and parallel events. The 2012 session will focus on the following key areas. The priority theme will be the empowerment of rural women and their role in poverty and hunger eradication, development and current challenges. The review theme will be financing for gender equality and the empowerment of women. An emerging issues for discussion is to be determined inter-sessionally. 23-27 April 2012: Commission on Population and Development, 45th session The Commission on Population and Development will hold its forty-fifth session from 23 to 27 April 2012 at United Nations Headquarters in New York. The theme of the session is "Adolescents and Youth". 7-18 May 2012: Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues, 11th session The 11th session of the Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues will be held in New York from 7 to 18 May 2012. 21-30 May 2012: 2012 Resumed Session, Committee on NGOs The 2012 Resumed Session of the Committee on NGOs will take place from 21 to 30 May 2012. The session is expected to consider new applications for status by NGOs as well as applications deferred from earlier sessions. It will also review quadrennial reports of NGOs in general or special consultative status. The Committee is expected to meet again on 8 June 2012 to adopt its report of the session. The session's recommendations will be sent to the Economic and Social Council for its approval in July of 2012. 20-22 June 2012: Rio+20 Conference Organized to mark the 20th anniversary of the 1992 United Nations Conference on Environment and Development (UNCED), in Rio de Janeiro, and the 10th anniversary of the 2002 World Summit on Sustainable Development (WSSD) in Johannesburg, the Conference will include Heads of State and Government to secure renewed political commitment for sustainable development, assess the progress to date and the remaining gaps in the implementation of the outcomes of the major summits on sustainable development, and address new and emerging challenges. IMPORTANT: NGOs and other major groups’ organisations that are NOT yet accredited to the United Nations and wish to participate in the conference will be offered a one time opportunity to become accredited to Rio+20. The General Assembly has agreed to open an accreditation process in line with established procedures for UN Conferences (see next News item below). http://www.uncsd2012.org/rio20/

UPCOMING UNITED

NATIONS EVENTS



It's re-colonization, forced labor, slavery, displacement, second class citizenry, apartheid all over again. If we forget our past, it will certainly come to haunt us again in the future. A more appropriate title would be:

“The Land Grab for Africa”. submitted by Earl Chew [email protected] (Local 2 member)

“Understanding Land Investment Deals in Africa”

FAQs on Food Security & Western Investors

Why did the Oakland Institute investigate these land investments in Africa? The scale, rate and negative impact of land deals is alarming. In 2009 alone nearly 60 million ha– an area the size of France – was purchased or leased in comparison to an average annual expansion of global agricultural land of less than 4 million ha before 2008. There’s an extreme lack of transparency surrounding the land deals in Africa. At the country level, the absence of democratic debate and lack of information in the public domain is the rule. Most often, international investors who are involved in these deals are not accountable to anyone. Documentation related to these deals is now available for review. In addition to its reports, the Oakland Institute is making available documentation on deals and investors, collected in the course of its research so that the general public, policy makers, media, civil society organizations, and individuals with funds linked to these investments can learn about the impact of such investments and make more informed decisions. Large scale investments in land in Africa, as exposed by the Oakland Institute, are resulting in food insecurity, the displacement of small farmers, conflict, environmental devastation, water loss, and the further impoverishment and political instability of African nations.

TO BE CONTINUED IN THE NEXT ISSUE

MERRY CHRISTMAS, HAPPY KWAANZA, HAPPY NEW YEAR, MELKAM GENNA

EWF, Inc. Friends and Members:

At this special time of the year, Let us remind ourselves and others of the real meaning behind each holiday we celebrate so we can approach them with the right

IN THE NEXT ISSUE:

THE EWF, INC.

DAILY WORLD NEWS ONLINE!

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The Ethiopian World

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PHONE: (347) 462-9039

FAX:

(347) 462-9039

EDITOR Sister Gem Askala Mariam

(G. Eveta Morrison)

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frame of mind – and take these moments as a time to strengthen our family and human relations, as a time to give ourselves a break from the strains and demands of school and the workplace, as a time to give thanks to our Creator; remember our ancestors and consider more charitably those who are in need, near and far.

The Ethiopian World Federation welcomes all Black peoples of the world as members, regardless of religious affiliations. We also welcome those who celebrate holidays and those who don’t. Tolerance is a virtue.

Blessed love to all.

Sis Gem Askala Mariam G. Eveta Morrison International President

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