Organization

Association Name: Ugandan North American Association, a not for profit organization. The Board of Directors is composed of 12 members headed by the President.

The immediate past Chairman, and any officer of the National Committee, shall be ex-officio members of the Executive Committee (Board of Directors) and shall serve as advisors to the Executive Committee. The Executive Committee may from time to time appoint, as needed, any other officer(s) to serve in designated capacity.

The organization is a not-for-profit corporation predicated on the premise that, we, the members living in North America, have unique economic, social and cultural needs which can be served better and fulfilled in our own Organization.

Principal Office: The Association may have offices at such place or places within North America as the Executive Committee may, from time to time determine or the business of the Corporation may require or make desirable.

Registered Agent and Registered Offices: The registered agent and registered office shall be determined by the Executive Committee of the Association.

Tax Exempt Status: the Ugandan North American Association has successfully acquired its 501 (C) 3 status. This means that specific contributions to UNAA by individuals or organizations can now be claimed as tax exempt. The avenues for more access to sponsorship have never been wider. This has also raised the profile of our organization an earned us the recognition of a true Not-for-Profit Organization.

Programs: The organization may achieve its objectives through regular conferences and meetings, networking activities, professional and business development seminars and workshops, theatrical productions on positive values, fundraising activities to supplement operating capital, and newsletters.

Statement of Non-discrimination Intent: The organization is an equal opportunity Association. It does not discriminate, for membership purposes, on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnic or tribal affiliation. The Association is non-denominational, non sectarian, non political, secular and not-for-profit. In these Bylaws and Articles of Incorporation, and henceforth, in any official writing of the Association or public address, whenever reference is made to a masculine gender, reference will also be made to a feminine gender, thus he/she, his/hers.

PAST UNAA PRESIDENTS

1988-1989, Pre-UNAA

1990–1995

Mr. David Mureeba, TX

1995–1999
Rev. Benjamin Lubega Musoke, MD

1999–2001
Mr. Alexander Zabassajja, NJ

2001–2003
Mr. Sam Kiggwe, GA

2003–2005
Ms. Rosette Serwanga, MA

2005–2007
Mr. Abdul Kimbugwe, MA

PREVIOUS VENUES

1988 Atlanta, GA
1989 LA, CA (canceled)

1990 Dallas, TX