Ekenyoro NC is a benevolent group that supports members during bereavement. The group operates on trust, goodwill, and mutual responsibility.
Coverage Area: 100-mile radius from Raleigh, NC Bereavement Event: Death of a covered member/relative Coordinator: Leaders of Ekenyoro COE: Council of Elders Normal Contribution: The standard contribution set annually AGM & SGM: Annual General Meeting / Special General Meeting
§ 1.1
Eligibility
Membership is open to: • Individuals from Omogusii within the coverage area • Foreign spouses of Omogusii members

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§ 1.2
Registration
Registration opens once a year before AGM. Membership remains valid while guidelines are followed.

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§ 1.3
Late Applicants
May pay a $100–$200 penalty if previously residing in the coverage area for 2+ years.

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§ 1.4
Vetting
Coordinators vet and approve applicants; ratified during AGM.

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§ 1.5
Spouses
If one spouse is from the Omogusii, the non-Omogusii spouse may join.

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§ 1.6
Independent Spouse Membership
A spouse may continue individually even if the other terminates membership.

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§ 1.7
Member Coordinator Assignment
Each member is assigned a coordinator.

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§ 2.1
Waiting Period
A new member receives benefits after: • Participating in 3 events, OR • After 3 months of membership

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§ 3.1
Covered Relatives
Father, Mother, Brother, Sister, Child

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§ 3.2
Special Child Coverage
If the deceased child was in the USA and under 23, contributions are doubled.

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§ 3.3
Not Covered
Grandparents, Step-parents, Step-siblings, Extended family, Foreign siblings

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§ 4.1
Obligations
Members must contribute at least the minimum amount directly.

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§ 4.2
Responsibility
Sending contributions via coordinators does not remove personal responsibility.

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§ 4.3
Late Contribution Rules
• Eligibility resumes 30 days after late payment • Payment received after 7 days after case closure is considered late

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§ 4.4
Integrity of Contributions
• No offsets with personal debts • Contributions are not tax-deductible

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§ 5.1
Member Death
Members may share burial/transport costs equally. Decision made by Coordinators and funeral committee.

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§ 5.2
Multi-Family Membership
Contribution is double + one.

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§ 5.3
Benefit Distribution
Benefits are paid directly to the bereaved family.

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§ 5.4
Treasury
Bereaved family submits $1 per contributing member to the Treasury within 7 days of case close.

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§ 6.1
Notification
Bereaved family informs their Coordinator.

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§ 6.2
Funeral Committee
Chosen by family/friends — not coordinators.

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§ 6.3
Submission of Records
Contribution record must be submitted within 7 days. Failure results in: • Case closure • All members presumed paid • No follow-up claims allowed

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§ 7.1
AGM & SGM
AGM held once per year. SGM called by Coordinators or 25% of members.

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§ 7.2
Notices
AGM: 21 days' notice. SGM: 14 days' notice.

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§ 7.3
Communication
Via email and WhatsApp Community.

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§ 7.4
Attendance
Members are expected to attend meetings.

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§ 8.1
Structure
• Coordinators • Council of Elders (COE)

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§ 8.2
Term
Coordinators serve 1-year renewable tenure.

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§ 8.3
Removal
Reasons include: • Absence for 3+ months • Incapacity • Vote of no confidence • Misconduct

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§ 8.4
Vacancies
Filled at next AGM to renew tenure.

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§ 8.5
Compensation
Leadership roles are voluntary.

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§ 8.6
Due Diligence
Coordinators may request documents verifying claims.

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§ 8.7
Family Information
Members with families outside the area must supply details at registration.

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§ 9.1
Resignation
Members may resign anytime.

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§ 9.2
Termination
Grounds for termination: • Fraud • Aiding fraud • Bringing Ekenyoro to ridicule • Concealing information

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§ 9.3
Automatic Resignation
Occurs if: • Member misses contributions for one event for 30 days after fundraiser, OR • Misses two consecutive events

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§ 9.4
Rejoining
Resigned members may reapply after 2 years (treated as new).

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§ 9.5
Benefited Members
Members who received benefits and then resigned may not rejoin.

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§ 9.6
Refunds
No refunds for any member.

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§ 10.1
Escalation
1. Coordinator 2. COE 3. SGM or AGM

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§ 10.2
Costs
The member calling an SGM pays all associated costs.

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§ 10.3
Final Decision
Subjected to an online vote.

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§ 10.4
Amendments
Any proposal that changes or amends the guidelines shall be subjected to online voting.

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§ 11.1
Updates
Members must provide and update contact information.

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§ 11.2
Confidentiality
Contacts used only for Ekenyoro communication.

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§ 11.3
Privacy
Information cannot be shared or used for personal gain.

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§ 12.1
Registry
Coordinators maintain an accurate register of all members.

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