Background on Chapters
SAMEA is growing into a matured association for the advancement of M&E in South Africa. Small, regional networks of SAMEA members are being formed which support local events. Thus far, five of these networks have organised themselves in SAMEA Chapters. They include: Gauteng, Limpopo, Western Cape, Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal. We strongly support this development and welcome more chapters to grow in the rest of the country.
Strategies for membership growth
It is foreseen that nine regional Chapters will be established, as each region attracts enough membership to warrant establishment of a regional Chapter. Regional Chapters will be supported or established as follows:
- SAMEA will provide financial incentives for regional Chapters to grow. To this end, they will be entitled to a certain percentage of the registration fee of each recruit. In this regard, Chapters will be encouraged to step up the recruitment drive.
- A formally established Chapter may approach the national SAMEA body for awarding of a fundraising function. Fundraising for specific projects prioritized by the Chapters will be coordinated and supported by the national SAMEA board, but only if the Chapter has more than 20 signed up and activated members.
Formalisation and management of the Chapters
The formal Chapter shall be launched when there is a minimum of 20 members. The regional liaison board member or co-ordinator who currently facilitates regional support and growth shall preside at the launch and elections of leadership. The leadership shall be elected through secret ballot by members in good standing (i.e. members who have paid membership fee). Elections of the Chapters will be facilitated by the regional and membership portfolio of the Board. The management structure shall be as follows:
- Chairperson
- Deputy-Chairperson
- Secretary
- Deputy Secretary
The Chapter management shall be responsible for running the Chapter and organising regional conferences, seminars and workshop in consultation with the Board. The management will also be responsible for growing its membership.
More information?
If you would like to receive more information on the Chapters you are welcome to contact the regional liaison board members and co-ordinators or Dr Sefiso Khumalo, the SAMEA member coordination regional Chapters.
Regional contacts
LIMPOPO
|
Name |
Position |
Contacts |
|
Ms Linda Kaseke |
Chairperson Ms Kaseke is a senior manager in the Department of Public Works |
0828278485 |
|
Ms Dimbi Mahlangu |
Deputy Chair
|
082 417 4994 mahlangud@dpw.limpopo.gov.za 015 293 9000 |
|
Mr Madimetja Manamela |
Secretary |
015 293 9167 |
|
Ms Dorcas Manyelo |
Deputy Secretary |
082 701 7284 |
|
Mr Basil Baloyi |
Additional Member |
- |
GAUTENG
|
Name |
Position |
Contacts |
|
Mr David Molapo |
SAMEA Board liaison person' |
0825504313 |
EASTERN CAPE
|
Name |
Position |
Contacts |
|
Dr Kevin Kelly |
SAMEA Board liaison person' |
0832679935 |
WESTERN CAPE
|
Name |
Position |
Contacts |
|
Dr Mark Abrahams |
SAMEA Board liaison person' |
0832353738 |
KWAZULU-NATAL
|
Name |
Position |
Contacts |
|
Dr Zodwa Ngobese |
Co-ordinator
|
031 907 7254 |
SAMEA Chapter coordinator: Dr Sefiso Khumalo @ SefisoK@opsc.gov.za