Kasinja wrote:

We have already contributed money here to make a constitution and register the organisation. But before that we had suggested the CBO name, goals and objectives, structure and we wanted you to comment about them, though we have not seen any comment yet. We have choosen a board of directors already from here and we are to include the Board of advisors from that side, then we shall be ready to make a constitution and then register. We really thank you plus David and Evvy for the wonderful suggestions. Currently we are working on the proposal which we hope to send to you all to read through and advice us.

The project is already on ground and we have gone to two secondary schools this year to teach science lessons. Next month, we are planning to go to Rakai district to survey about the schools there and we get started. Otherwise we appreciate every idea from you ned family because it contributes much to the sucess of this project. Thank you very much.

We need to choose a cbo name, please advise us.

STRATEGIES OF BOOK PROJECT FOR POOR STUDENTS

We realize that no single person has enough time to spend days and weeks writing a free textbook. What we propose is to combine many small contributions into a quality text. Here is how we can accomplish our goals with a team effort:

Step 1: Core content

Use many small contributions to get the core content. Here we ask many people to contribute small sections, notes or worked examples that they have and are willing to allow us to include. Every contributor will be credited as an author.

Step 2: Flow

Once we have contributions we will edit every section for flow and consistency. Once this is complete we will have a rough draft textbook.

Step 3: Outcomes-based layout and focus

Members of the project will work through the entire text editing and ensuring that the book meets outcomes-based criteria and is pitched at the correct level.

Step 4: Credentials

External editors who study science education will then edit the chapters.

Step 5: Fundraising

The book will be available in soft form on line and at our offices so that they can be printed. Upon licensing any business will be able to print copies on their own printers and provide copies to local schools. This will allow communities to raise money or sponsorship and ensure that their children have access to textbooks. The project will also work to find sponsorship opportunities to cover printing costs.

Step 6: Distribution

Besides local businesses sponsoring schools we would like to provide copies to the Mindset Project to distribute to their schools. We will also begin a publicity drive to raise awareness and money to print copies.

Step 7: Expansion

There are many other education initiatives which could benefit from a free quality textbook. We shall expand the project to other developing countries.

I'm so bad with thinking of names. I understand that you want a CBO that general enough to be flexible. But the name you're thinking of doesn't seem to tell the story of your group. For example Creating Educational Books for Uganda could be CEBU. It's not the best name but tells something immediately about your plans. I think a good name for your organization will do that.

A friend started a CBO. At the last minute they discovered that the name they wanted to use had been used by another organization--that organization didn't seem to still be functioning. They needed a good name quick. I told my friend a story by and author, Robert Fulgham. And I proposed that they call the group Busoga Shining Light Association with the motto "shining in dark places." The name has been a sore spot. LOL partly because the group didn't really choose it. The problem is once an organization has name there are disadvantages to changing it. The name isn't too important, but is important.

My suggestion is to choose a name that tells some story about the group.

...ah,i think John power is right.on the other side,i to think that it is so important that you people,the group,sit down,study well the goals and the objectives that you will want to be part of the team,then from that,you can end up with the a name that really fits you cbo and a name that will sale the cbo.

Here is my first thought only idea - for what it is worth!!! :)

Uganda SPACE - Science, Publishing and Community Elevation

Gayle rogers it sounds a good name.

It is just a thought, Henry.

I should have written it this way:

Uganda S.P.A.C.E. (Science, Publishing and Community Elevation) so at first glance people realised the letters had expanded meaning.

Cheers,

Gayle

John powers, your suggestion is good too,but let us discuss with the members here. Thank you.

I like Gayle's name it says all of your goals. I also agree that it's good to talk about the name, because as I say the name BSLA was picked in a hurry and I think there's been regret about the name ever since. So it's good to choose from alternatives.

We have finally decided to take Gayle's name with alittle modification to : Uganda science publishers and community elevation organisation ( Uganda SPACE Organisation). Thanks Gayle.

We have also finished with the constitution, any body interested in it may provide us with the email adress to send it to him or her. We soon finalising with the project proposal. Thank you.

Thank you Tonny for your efforts. my email adress is kayembainvestments@gmail.com

This is wangi Godfrey appreciating for the good advice everybody is contributing to the project ''Book Project for Poor Students in Uganda''. It's encouraging and we promise to react positively to any project.