Homage to Financial Patrons of CDC

Far too many political parties in Liberia failed to achieve State Power through the means of
grassroots democracy because of the lack of strong financial goodwill from its members. Every
so often, a single individual will take the financial burden of a party. Naturally, the person will
determine the future and become the sole decision maker of that political party. What do you
think? Do you think the person is wrong in determining the future of his/her investment? Will
you allow others you dont trust to determine the future of your investment? What if we are all
investors, do you think, one person will determine the future of the party or become the sole
decision maker? I dont think so. But this is a debate we can all have.
No political or any institution for that matter can meet its objectives without funding. As a
political party, you need funding for administrative and operational purposes including but not
limited to media and propaganda to spread your message; decentralization of the organization in
every part of the country to make your presence felt by recruiting and spreading your partys
platform; trainings; workshop materials; flyers; vehicles; gas; computers to keep planning and
membership info; cost of building to host partys offices in the country; and etc...You can not
undertake all these projects without funding to pay for labor, materials, and rents.
As CDC-USA Financial Secretary in consultation with the rest of the financial team, it is our
responsibility to safeguard the financial viability of the party. We are a strong supporter of
institutionalization in which members paid their dues and other taxations to prevent the
monopolization of the decision making process by one individual. It is strategically and equally
important to appreciate contributors and explain to them how their money was spent. Based on
this theory and appreciation being a fundamental human need in confirming that ones
contribution is valued; it is our intention to publish the names of contributors by the end of every
year starting with the year 2014 to inform others that these contributors are the bloodline of our
organization and what their money has accomplished in the Congress for Democratic Change.
On behalf of CDC and its leadership, we want to express our deepest thanks and admiration to all
of you that contributed to the financial growth of CDC in 2014. Those generous contributions
from partisans like you provide the financial and moral support needed to continue our mission
in Liberia. In the light of those faithful financial contributions, you have demonstrated your deep
commitment to our work of delivering our people from the unspeakable horrors of poverty and
the unpunishable massive public corruption to a road of prosperity for all. Your financial support
has repeatedly played a key role in our success during the year 2014, like: the primaries, 2014
convention & Policy Conference in Maryland-USA, fight against Ebola, Poll watchers support,
Purchased of ID Card Machine and etc....
The Top 10 Consistent and Highest Contributors mentioned in the financial reports submitted
for 2014 are Isaac Vah Tukpah, Lorenzo Andrews, Galakpai Howard, Joseph Jackson, Arthur
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Zakama, Isaac Zawolo, Varney Karnley, James Larsah, Rufus Arkoi and Fatuma Zinnah. These
consistent and highest contributors must be admired by all, for they have shown their
unwavering loyalty in supporting the financial survival in the implementation of CDCs projects
consistently throughout 2014.
To be among the Top 10 Consistent and Highest Contributors during subsequent years as it
was this year, you must contribute consistently in three or more categories (Dues & Taxations) in
which all members are expected to contribute. Next, you will be ranked from highest to the
lowest amount paid. If two or more people have the same amount, the frequency of payments
will be considered with the highest number of consistency taking the lead. Any contribution in
which all members are not given the chance to contribute will not be measured during our
tallying at the end of the year. For example, ticket for ball during CDC gathering or application
fee for a position and etc will not be tallied for the Top 10 spot.
In conclusion, many Liberians have put their trust in visioning a prosperous future for their
children through a CDC led government. Let us not let them down in continuing the grassroots
democracy because such movement gives birth to a government for the People, of the People,
and by the People.

Long live the Peoples Party!

Muyah! Muyah! CDC Muyah! Muyah!

Varney Karnley
CDC-USA National Financial Secretary

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