About Us

A FIVE-YEAR STRATEGIC PLAN: 2018 - 2023

Motto: Unity is strength

Mission, Vision and Value Statements 

Mission:  

To assist in the advancement of social, cultural, educational, economic, agricultural and public health development in Meta land and the USA, and to support members in various undertakings towards a healthy association. 

Vision: 

Unified by a common purpose, MECUDA-USA will be a catalyst for development that focuses on improving the quality of life of its members in the USA and people of Meta land in Cameroon. 

Core Values:

• Sacrifice

I will make extra sacrifice to be of assistance to my fellow Meta person in the US and/or Cameroon.

• Accountability/Transparency

I will use the resources of MECUDA-USA wisely.

• Diversity

I will respect and appreciate diversity in ideas, persons, and background.

• Excellence

I will work every day to improve the Image of Meta in the US and Cameroon.

5 Years Goals/Objectives/Key Performance Indices/Bench Marks

GOAL #1: MECUDA USA is a strong socio-cultural organization with a non-profit (501c) status in the US.

• Objective#1: MECUDA-USA shall operate within the not-for-profit specifications of the US.

o KPI#1: Transparent documentation and publication of financial transactions

o 5 Years Bench Mark (By 2023): Document all financial transactions promptly and accurately and publishing financial reports from each major event within two weeks after the event and publishing accurate general financial reports every quarter.

o KPI#2: Filing of annual state and local taxes.

o 5 Years Bench Mark (By 2023): On-time filing of annual taxes on/before May 15 each year.

Objective#2: MECUDA-USA shall encourage the creation and sustenance of local MECUDA chapters within the US.

O KPI#1: Number of local chapters (with specific goals that are aligned and not in conflict with the National goals) created.

o 5 Years Bench Mark (By 2023): 5 new local chapters.

O KPI#2: Number of local chapters operating under the canopy of MECUDA-USA.

o 5 Years Bench Mark (By 2023): All existing US local chapters operate under the canopy of and are in good standing with MECUDA-USA.

• Objective#3:  MECUDA-USA shall encourage the creation and maintenance of youth groups  

O KPI#1: Level of engagement of the youths in national and local chapter activities.

o 5 Years Bench Mark (By 2023): Increase the participation of Meta youths in the local and national chapter activities by 50%.

O KPI#2: Number of national and local chapter events organized by and/or for the youths.

o 5 Years Bench Mark (By 2023): At least 10. 

•  Objective#4:  MECUDA-USA shall establish a collaborative leadership model based on trust and communication that is timely, frequent and transparent and provide opportunities for leadership training to its members, especially but not limited to its leaders.

O KPI#1: Number of leadership training opportunities provided to members and/or leaders.

o 5 Years Bench Mark (By 2023): At least 1 a year.

O KPI#2: Frequency of joint leadership meeting.

o 5 Years Bench Mark (By 2023): At least once every quarter.

OKPI#3: Frequency of updates provided to the general assembly through official organization’s media (e-group, website, etc).

o 5 Years Bench Mark (By 2023): At least once every month.

O KPI#4: Frequency and participation rate of members satisfaction survey.

o 5 Years Bench Mark (By 2023): At least once a year with at least 50% participation.

GOAL #2: MECUDA-USA and its constituents are engaged with and supportive of the community in the USA.

• Objective#1. MECUDA-USA shall have a strong presence in the USA Community.  

o KPI#1: Number of socio-cultural, educational and economic activities carried out in the US by local chapters and MECUDA-USA (National).

o 5 Years Bench Mark (By 2023): 10 formerly recognized activities.

o KPI#2: A well-developed external relations plan for the US to enhance the image that focuses on the organization’s ability to foster relationships and enhance the organization’s fund-raising capabilities.

o 5 Years Bench Mark (By 2023): A plan developed approved and articulated.

o KPI#3: Established strategic/affiliate partnership with foundations and/or other cultural groups to increase the organization’s reach (such as with whom to organize community outreach events).

o 5 Years Bench Mark (By 2023): 5 strategic/affiliate partners identified and/or with established relationships.

GOAL #3: MECUDA USA maintains a strong financial position.

• Objective#1: MECUDA-USA shall manage its overall finance to achieve and maintain a healthy operating performance. 

O KPI: Operating budget with an annual surplus goal.

o 5 Years Bench Mark (By 2023): Annual operating budget surplus increase by 1% each year for a total contribution margin in the 4-6% range.

• Objective#2: MECUDA-USA shall increase revenue from members through members given/dues to $50,000 by 2023 

o KPI#1:  Increased income from membership dues   

o 5 Years Bench Mark (By 2023): By a total of $10,000

o KPI#2:  Increased income from members donations  

o 5 Years Bench Mark (By 2023): By a total of $40,000 

• Objective#3: MECUDA-USA will raise $100,000 from external agencies by 2023 

o KPI#1: Number of identified specific resource needs (projects) to meet the strategic plan; external fund-raising plans and fun raising events/activities to support critical needs(projects). 

o 5 Years Bench Mark (By 2023): 5 high priority resource needs/2 plans/5 events or activities raising a total of $75,000 

o KPI#2: Number of identified potential external funding sources (agencies) to help raise funds to support approved projects. 

o 5 Years Bench Mark (By 2023): 5 identified agencies.

o KPI#2: Number of developed and/or submitted grant proposals to external funding agencies to help raise funds to support the approved projects. 

o 5 Years Bench Mark (By 2023): 5 developed and/or submitted grant proposals.

GOAL #4: MECUDA-USA will contribute towards the socio-cultural advancement of Meta and its members in the US. 

• Objective#1: MECUDA-USA shall contribute to the cultural advancement of Meta both in the US and Cameroon.

o KPI#1: Number of published documents on current and systematic changes in the Meta tradition.   

o 5 Years Bench Mark (By 2023): At least one published document bearing key elements of the meta traditional rites (marriage, birth, death, funeral, successors, enthronements, etc.)

o KPI#2: Number of training or learning opportunities offered to members/children in the US on key important elements of the Meta culture.  

o 5 Years Bench Mark (By 2023): Increase by 50% to ensure that every member/child can greet elders/peers comfortably using the Meta dialect, state requirements/rites for traditional marriage, born house, perform at least one type of Meta traditional dance, etc.

•Objective#2: MECUDA-USA shall contribute in the economic development of its members and Meta. 

O KPI: Number of economic development opportunities created by MECUDA-USA for its members and/or Meta.

 o 5 Years Bench Mark (By 2023): 5

•  Objective#3: MECUDA-USA shall contribute in the educational development of its members in the US and people in the Meta land. 

O KPI#1: Number of education resources provided.  

o 5 Years Bench Mark (By 2023): 20

  O KPI#2: Scholarships/educational opportunities offered to individuals.  

o 5 Years Bench Mark (By 2023): 

•  Objective#4: MECUDA-USA shall contribute to the health of its members in the US and people in the Meta land.

O KPI#1: Number of health care resources provided, included health fare  

o 5 Years Bench Mark (By 2023): 10

GOAL #5: MECUDA_USA maintains a good external relationship with other meta groups around the world.

• Objective#1: MECUDA-USA shall enhance a healthy relationship with MECUDA general of Cameroon. 

o KPI: Number of activities involvement in with MECUDA-General of Cameroon.   

o 5 Years Bench Mark (By 2023): At least 5 annual activities.

•  Objective#2: MECUDA-USA shall encourage and support diasporic MECUDA. 

O KPI: Number of established partnerships with other diasporic MECUDA branches around the globe.

 o 5 Years Bench Mark (By 2023): At least 5