I, as the Executive Secretary of this community help the Chairperson and the Deputy Chairperson, as well as other Community Leaders to run community’s day-to-day activities and events. In this role, I am the coordinator of all activities and events. I also have a Deputy Secretary, Ms. Miriam Abu, who assists me with the running of community activities. Our Treasurer, Mr. Raphael Faida and his Deputy Dr. Anicetus Temba oversee all community’s accounting and financial transactions. All members are required to pay their membership fees and our Treasurer and his Deputy assist us with keeping and updating all financial and transaction records; and remind members to renew their membership prior to the expiry of their paid fees. The Treasurer is also responsible for the preparation of our community’s financial statements which are emailed to members of the community at the end of every month. As the Executive Secretary, I assure you of my commitment to boost the activities of this wonderful community. I welcome every opportunity to work together to improve our thriving community. I urge you to attend our activities and events because I and other Community Leaders need you to make this community great. I and my Deputy send out regular day-to-day emails to update you of our activities and events. We also update the community’s website and facebook. By doing so, we ensure that you are informed of our community’s activities and events so you will be able to participate accordingly. We also have sub-committees that help run day-to- day activities. As a member, you will be able to interact with the members of these sub-committees in various functions and activities. We ask for your support as we are looking forward to working with you all. For any community queries, views and opinions; I am reached by using the following email: info@nytanzaniancommunity.org and through the following number: 201-252-7220. Many thanks for your kind attention, Deogratius Mhella The Executive Secretary, The New York Tanzanian Community