SCOPA Australia Inc. Samoa College Old Pupils Association Australia Incorporated P O Box 408 Burwood NSW 2134 T:+61 2 9637 9996 F:+61 2 9637 8619 M:0422 893 499 E:zsaina@bigpond.net.au ARN Y1898823          ABN 54 212 759 856 Atamai e Tautua mo Samoa – Through Knowledge to Achievement

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SCOPA AUSTRALIA FULFILS ITS $10,000.00 PLEDGE

Last month, Lauina Grace, President of SCOPA Australia presented the final instalment of $5000.00 to the Executives of SCOPA Samoa to fulfil our pledge of $10,000.00 towards the construction of a Multipurpose Hall at Samoa College. The other $5000.00 was presented by Faamausili Taiva in September last year.

SCOPA Australia would like to take this opportunity to thank all those listed for their generous donations and support.
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SCOPA Australia

10th Anniversary Golf Tournament a huge success.

Our 10th Anniversary Golf tournament was a huge success with over 70 people participating. The tournament was sponsored by

- Polynesian Airlines
- Zsaina International
- Bright and Shine Cleaning Services,
- Samoan Language Interpreting Services
- Hurstville Golf Club
- Regents Park 4 Square
- E Fusion
- Worldwide Travel
- Polynesian Markets and Mixed Business
- SCOPA executives

SCOPA Australia made a net profit of $3022.55. SCOPA Australia is now including a golf tournament as part of our Annual Plan.

SCOPA Australia to present another $5000.00

SCOPA Australia at its monthly Management Committee meeting on Monday 11 October 2004 perused Faamausili's report on the progress of the Multipurpose Hall and the presentation of our $5000.00 and resolved to present another $5000.00 by the end of this year.

Computers for Samoa College

Also included in Faamausili's report was a request from Samoa College for more computers and was resolved at the same meeting that SCOPA will start working on an additional 10 computers for Samoa College. The Management Committee will start working on this project this year. A time frame for the completion of this project has not been made.

SCOPA Australia to initiate local community development projects

SCOPA Australia has approved the implementation of a local community development project for the Samoa community. The project will focus on youths and members of the community have been approached for their views and suggestions.

SCOPA Australia Newsletter launched

Welcome to the first edition of our SCOPA Australia Newsletter. The main purpose of the Newsletter is to provide a tool and forum for members to keep members up to date with what our Association is doing. It is a concerted effort by your new executives to keep everyone informed. Our newsletter will be posted on www.scopa.ws and then go to Australia. Our Newsletter is published quarterly.

SCOPA AUSTRALIA PRESENTS $5000.00

On Tuesday 7 September 2004, Faamausili Taiva Ah Young presented $5000.00 to the SCOPA Executives in Samoa as part of SCOPA Australia's on going commitment to Samoa College and in particular the Multipurpose Hall. At the presentation were the Honourable Minister Palusalue Faapo II, Patron, Leota Uluaialii Ituauale, President Fepuleai Rimoni Alafi,Phoebe Arasi, Ulugia Fala Anamani, Salote Lesa, Vui Tapasu Leng Wai, Susana Wong, Seuamuli Sapio Tooala, Valovalo Tusani, Professor Toeutu Faaleava from USA, Taeao Filo also from USA Dr Leniu Faasino Asaua, Muagutitia Ioana Vaai. At the presentation, SCOPA briefed Faamausili about the current situation regarding the Multipurpose Hall.

SCOPA AUSTRALIA MEETS WITH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL

During his visit to Samoa, Faamausili also met with the School Principal Mr Reipena Rimoni to discuss the schools urgent needs. Reupena identified additional computers to expand the current computer class as a priority.

SCOPA AUSTRALIA CALLS FOR A MASTER PLAN

SCOPA Australia has expressed its concerns with the current state of the school and the ad hoc approach in constructing projects and buildings and call on the School Principal to consider having a master plan for the school to ensure that buildings and other projects are being built in a co-ordinated and planned way.

SCOPA AUSTRALIA TO CELEBRATE 10 YEARS

At its monthly meeting on Friday 17 September the Management Committee confirmed the Golf Day on Monday 4 October 2004. The entry fee is $50.00 the tournament is being sponsored by Polynesian Airlines and Zsaina International. All members are urged to promote the tournament as this is part of our fundraising to support our 2 main goals for this financial year, Samoa College and the local Samoan community. members who can not attend the golf tournament can join us for lunch for $25.00 per person.

SCOPA AUSTRALIA ELECTS NEW EXECUTIVES

SCOPA Australia had its Annual General Meeting on Saturday 7 August 2004 and the following have been elected as the new Executive Committee for July 2004 to June 2005.

The next meeting of the Management Committee will be on Friday 17 September 2004 at 6.00pm at Suite 7-3 Sutherland Street, Glyde. All ex students are most welcomed to attend.
For more information please contact Faamausili Taiva Ah Young on 0422 893 499 or Lauina Grace on 0412 556 287

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