Re:The Honorable Mishefon - Part 3 On A Mission For A Clean Drinking Water Proje

The Honorable Mishefon,

 

You have written well and will very well heed to your advice. Just got off talking to two in-house Psychologists on a three way phone conversation who have read and analyzed your e-mail. It is worth mentioning here that your advice was also well received by these in-house Psychologists.

 

In analyzing your e-mail, the two in-house Psychologists added that there are various ways people learn; one being (VISUALLY), this, they mean by showing pictures of what is being taught or discussed that this will enable some to understand better. They stressed, showing of pictures of real time with Sango Mot'a Muenya on the scene gives a more clearer and better understanding to some.

 

Again and as always, brother-man thanx a lot for sharing your thoughts. We shall and will be contacting you for your expertise in this effort to providing a clean drinking water systems for our folks back at home. Now, do we all agree why a come together meeting of some kind is paramount. Stay tuned.

 

Brotherly love

 

Sango Mot'a Muenya

Washington, DC

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

In a message dated 1/30/2014 2:50:14 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, mishefon@yahoo.com writes:

Mot'a Muenya Allotey

Let me add my voice to the very responsible and cautious advice from Dr. Esale and Mola Sam Etongwe.

The idea of a Water Project is very laudable BUT it requires some seriousness of purpose, planning and eventually, implementation. So far, there has been more TALK, a lot of "Photo-Ops" and Showmanship, than selling the actual and real REAL message of Provision of Pipe Borne affordable water to our disenfranchised population. Potential DONORS (in kind and in cash) would take your signature Water project seriously if they see and feel something concrete. So far, nothing has publicly transpired to indicate any level of seriousness of purpose.

DONORS will like to know what the initiator of the project has done so far (on his own) in relation to Water Provision with elements like (Where, What, How Much, Problems encountered, Partnerships, Finances, Equipment, Scope, Territorial spread, Feasibility studies, comparative analysis...in short, a good Business Plan. It does not suffice to dream WET dreams about "Good Water Provision for Cameroon, and "in braggadocio mode" get up in the morning imagining that TALKING is akin to DOING". You should back up your rhetoric with reliable data. YES, your pictures are very beautiful BUT they have no correlation with any kind of Water Project any where on planet earth.

So that you have an idea of the scope and importance of your signature project; many Cultural Groups in the Diaspora are engaged in similar endeavors and they could help you out with their executional blue print. More grease to your efforts. Your heart is definitely in the right place...hence, go back to the drawing boards and do your homework.

Mishe Fon

On Thursday, January 30, 2014 2:01 PM, "emmanuelallotey@aol.com" <emmanuelallotey@aol.com> wrote:

Dr. Sam Invictusam,

 

If I am not mistaken, I must take this to be Dr. Sam Esale, can't quite put a finger on the e-mail address. Nevertheless, I am under the believing conviction that this must be a Lawyer. I cannot thank you much for your sincere advice. I have had many private e-mails suggesting that, subcommittees must be formed owing to TRANSPARENCY and one of them is the Legal Team of Legal Experts; in this case, you(Dr. Sam Esale), Dr. David Makongo, Dr. Martin Tumassang and other renowned Legal experts in the Cameroonian community would fit in this committee.

 

Thanx again for bringing up this point as well; the focal point should be on the Water Project and not on Sango Mot'a Muenya, not on the airports, not on the big and fancy cities and States, Countries, Airplanes, cars, music videos or other trivialities. These only come up to make the point that we should not forget where we come from. In order to move forward, we should remind ourselves and know where we come from and not to forget those who are still in these conditions. 

 

Have just received a text from one of my associates in Chicago that I should answer Microwave Jacob Nguni's QUESTION and not fool around. Grand frere' Microwave, do you see what you have done ? Take bro.

 

Thanx again and have a productive day, Dr. Sam

 

Sango Mot'a Muenya

Washington, DC

 

In a message dated 1/30/2014 11:55:25 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, invictusam.leadershipro@gmail.com writes:

 

Sango Etongo,

I agree somewhat, that Mot'a Muenya is genuine about his "clean drinking water" campaign.

It is a very laudable effort which may bear good fruits, given public support and time. But Mola Mot'a Muenya must be careful to NOT turn his 'serious' campaign into a publicity stunt, else the whole deal will implode as a result of self-sabotage.

Here are a few  campaign "survival" tips;

1) Stay away from those fancy or expensive hotels.

 

a) Donors might get the false impression that their charitable donations are not spent wisely. b) Be modest and stingy about the information, including photographs you send out for public consumption.

c) Do not give potential donors any reason to think that their contribution goes only to support your life style.

First impression is very difficult to erase and donors are wary nowadays, about NGOs and how they invest each dollar they receive. Be prudent and/or wise.

2) Make public statements that are backed by facts.

Potential donors need verifiable information or stats, not smoke screens. Not many people will agree that people in places like Cameroon drink beer because they do not have or cannot afford clean drinking water. Avoid any exposure to public ridicule or embarrassment, due to poorly framed messaging. Package your message in a clever manner and stay on point. Message management is very critical for any project that requires support from the general public. Taylor your message according to the target audience, with an objective in mind. For instance, what do you intend to communicate and how do you manage expectations? What is your goal?

3) Drop the white shirt and bow-tie. Also drop the suits.

The most important thing is not to draw attention to yourself, but to persuade more people to comprehend the urgency of the cause for which you are fighting. Yes, you have to look clean and well groomed, but you also need to blend in with the local community, and consider stakeholder expectations. Leave party photos in your personal album, because "business is business". Your campaign message must portray you as a hard working man with rolled up sleeves and ready to get dirty. So, put on your blue jeans and short sleeve shirt and comfortable shoes, instead of trying to look distinguished. You do not have to look different to endear yourself to the people you plan to serve. Become a "servant leader", at least for campaign purposes. Be practical and 'available'.....

 

There is much more to be said, but because I'm not charging any consultation fees, I'll stop here.

 

Remember, this is not a criticism of this wonderful "project". It is a critique aimed at improving the PR side of Mot'a Muenya's endeavors. And lets be clear on one thing, INVICTUS AFRIKA, LLC will support this campaign when we're convinced that Mot'a Muenya can "talk the talk and walk the walk." We are not there yet, but we are watching closely............

God Bless.

Best,

Sam

On Thu, Jan 30, 2014 at 6:52 AM, Samuel-king Etongwe <setongwe@hotmail.com> wrote:

 

 Sango,
 
Great pictures. But some of your footnotes contradict the messages of some of the photos.
For example, Picture #11, the guy drinking beer (who happens to be the same guy in the last photo) and your implication that he drank the beer because there was/is no drinking water.
 
If the guy had enough money to buy the bottle of beer, I'm certain he could have been able to buy a bottle of tangui (clean bottled water). Tangui and other brands of bottled water are common place in Cameroon for those who are serious about drinking water.
 
Please, do not misunderstand me, I applaud your passion for accessible portable water in Cameroon for all. Unfortunately, you contradict your own message.  
 
My Advice: keep it real or your project will not fly.



Samuel-King Etongwe
Laurel, MD

 

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From: emmanuelallotey@aol.com
Date: Thu, 30 Jan 2014 08:49:03 -0500
Subject: [camnetwork] Part 3 On A Mission For A Clean Drinking Water Systems Project In Cameroon

Family,

 

It is simple, if the majority of the Cameroonians are living below the poverty level, if they are not happy we are not gonna be happy and if they don't look good, we don't look. We shall and will not solve all of their problems but we can assist in providing the most basic physiological needs like clean drinking water and sanitation systems. Srcoll down first then click on the link and enjoy Leti's Diva. Stay tuned.

 

Click here ==> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tz-Rel5_t04

              

    My sons and daughters are older than this young man but he has to survive selling shoes in this.

             

    Sango Mot'a Muenya On His Way To The Nation's Capital, Yaounde; stopped here to have a chat with

    these folks who sell bananas on the road side to provide food for their families. No restrooms on the way.

              

    Sango Mot'a Muenya, yes, very hot, not a single tap water nor any rest rooms in here; was heart broken.

               

       All he wanted from Sango Mot'a Muenya was some dollars before he could grant any interview

 

             

                 A very dangerous way of making a living, I love Cameroon but wouldn't ride on this.

             

             At least they have a job but no running water, no good sanitation systems for them.

             

        I wish I could have done more for them but help is on its way for them one way or the other

            

The young man on my right says he doesn't have water to wash is clothing, so, he comes to work like that.

             

This young beautiful lady here with Sango Mot'a Muenya said, she had not had running for about a week.

 

            

              I was sweating profusely and she was too, but no water to drink; what a way of life

             

  I educated him about CIRRHOSIS OF THE LIVER, he said "We don't have water to drink & I am thirsty"

             

     Again, at least they have a job but no running water, no good sanitation systems for them.

           

            This lady is with her young beautiful children under this brutal heat, no water to drink.

            

Scorching heat, no running tap water. Yes, we can come together & assist in providing water for them

           

            I was very concerned about his liver a few years from now if we do not assist with H2O

 

 

Sango Mot'a Muenya

Washington, DC