ST.DOMINICS CHOIR ST. DOMINICS CATH. CHURCHAnnual Report for Year Ended 24 August 2014INTRODUCTION

St. Dominics Choir is a ministry under the umbrella of the Musical Commission of St. Dominics Catholic Church Yaba, Lagos. The choir is responsible for singing the 11am mass on Sundays. The choir is being led by Mr. Davies Christopher and is ably assisted by Mr. Justin Dimaku and Miss. Rosemary Ogbue. In other to keep this report brief , details of the choir is presented statically below. STATISTICS OF THE CHOIR FOR THE YEAR 2014.Growth of active membership strength : From 30 to 50Growth of membership to the choir:

From 40 to 60Percentage of working class members: About 80%

Percentage of students who also work: About 75%

Percentage of unemployed

: About 10%

Percentage of unemployed and under-employed: About 85%

EVENTS FOR THE YEAR 2013-2014Below is a monthly summary of the events of the choir.

August 2013 Celebration of Feast Day Birthday celebration for those born in the month.

September 2013 Birthday celebration for those born in the month.

October 2013 Birthday celebration for those born in the month.

November 2013 Birthday celebration for those born in the month.

Participation in the Adult HarvestDecember 2013 Birthday celebration for those born in the month. Visitation to patrons

January 2014 Birthday celebration for those born in the month. Visitation to patrons

February 2014 Birthday celebration for those born in the month.

March 2014 Birthday celebration for those born in the month.

Entrepreneurship talk

April 2014 Birthday celebration for those born in the month.

May 2014 Birthday celebration for those born in the month.

June 2014 Birthday celebration for those born in the month.

July 2014 Birthday celebration for those born in the month.ROUTINE OF THE CHOIR

Weekly spiritual reflection is done by the choir every Sunday.

Prayer for the Choir is said by the choir every time the meets for any function.

PRINCIPAL EVENT OF THE YEAR

The choirs 40th Anniversary is a major event of the choir and will take place on the 30th of November 2014. We invite you all to celebrate with us as this great choir turns forty. It would feature musicals , drama and we would launch our new robe. FINANCE

Below reflects how the choir generates and expends funds.

INCOME

Wedding mass stipends: This was and still is the major source of revenue for the choir. Other sources areMonthly dues:N50

Lateness:N5

AbsenteeismN10

Donation from patrons: This is the last source which is not so productive. About N100,000 was generated through this source.

EXPENDITURE

Below is a list of what the choir expends her income on.

Purchase of birthday cards for members and patrons.

Visitation to ill members

Help inform of loan or grants to members who have critical financial problems.

Refreshment for members, especially after a long thanksgiving mass. Repair and purchase of musical instruments like the bass drum, tambourine and others.

Transportation subsidy given to members that cannot return home after mass or choir-practice.

The list above are the most recurring.DISCIPLINE

The choir has a disciplinary committee of three individuals. Through the period the choir members were generally discipline for the year 2013 - 2014.

CHALLENGES FACED FOR THE PERIODPOOR ATTENDANCE

The attendance was generally low to choir activities.FINANCE

The choirs expenditure was more than her income. Most funding came from the contribution of members. It is so bad that some avoid coming because they might have to spend. The repairs of the drums we use for the thanksgiving came from the contribution of the choir members as well.ECONOMIC SITUATION

Majority of our members do not have good jobs and most are under employed. It came to my notice that the greatest challenge members are facing and which also prevents them from being active is the current economic situation in the country. This is really inhibiting to a great degree the dedication of members. Many have even relocated due to this same issue.

CLOSINGWe thank God for a year well spent. We also appreciate the pastor and the musical commission for their support and guidance through the period.Secretary

Choirmaster

Sis. Patricia Chuke

Bro. Davies ChristopherPROGRAMME OF EVENTS FOR JANUARY 2012 TO JUNE 2012

January 2011

Birthday celebration for those born in the month.

February 2011

Birthday celebration for those born in the month.

March 2011

Birthday celebration for those born in the month.

Visitation to the less-privilege for the Lenten season

April 2011

Birthday celebration for those born in the month.

Visitation to some patrons of the choir

Football competition between male and female members (21st )

May 2011

Birthday celebration for those born in the month.

June 2011

Birthday celebration for those born in the month.