saving the girl child from the street

Information specific to my
involvement with The House

Professional and personal interest background

 Born March 1961 in Johannesburg. 

 My career took off at Bank of Lisbon where I worked for 14 years.  I progressed from junior to executive secretary for the Chief Internal Auditor and later became personal assistant to the Corporate Finance Manager.  My career took a turn toward computer technology and I was appointed Network administrator.  From there I entered the training arena, teaching computers as well as customer care, time management and other courses.

 I left the bank to start my own company to provide training, develope various courses and workshops, and consult in the computer industry.

 Three years ago I help start the company I presently work for.  MTC repairs is a computer based company, specialising in the repair of printers and monitors.  I currently run the accounts and personnel departments, and assist the director with special projects.

 I joined the House Group approximately 2 years ago and served on the Management Committee.  I see my involvement with the house as an opportunity to serve the community with a view to making a difference in some small way.

 ROLE AS VICE PRESIDENT

 As Vice President, I will be the presiding officer of the Programmes Committee.

 The role of the Programmes Committee is to organise programmes consistent with The House's mission, objectives and values.  I shall participate in the planning process.  This will involve the the following:

 Development of a business plan

monitor that goals planned are achieved

evaluate the performance of each program.

 A program currently in place is computer training.  This will be an ongoing program.

 Other roles and responsibilities include:

· Assist President with acquisition of information and regulate media exposure of The House's programmes.

· Investigate alternative views and responses.

· Ensure that The House complies with the International Convention on the Rights of the Child and the Child Care Act.

· Maintain a regular newsletter to be distributed to all members.

· Assist the CEO formulate volunteer agreements, remuneration, standards for volunteer induction, training and relevant task descriptions, rules and codes of conduct.