The event which took place at the LivingSpring Christian Assembly Jalingo, Taraba State yesterday 13th April, 2014 Featured the innauguration and Decoration of the 29 Jalingo company chaplain. Revd Ojeosuman Odumu, The enrollment of two officers, and two patrons which was all done in line with the Laws of the Boys Brigade:
The Laws of the Boys Brigade
- The appointments of company Captain in conjunction with members of the Boys Brigade and all nomination of lieutenants and officers is to be done by the local church or sponsoring body.
- The property and finance of the company must be kept with the local church or sponsoring body.
- A record of attendance should be kept and retained for future references.
- The enrollment of members of the Boys Brigade must fall under the age range of 5-60 years of age.
- The chaplain of the company must be a minister of the local church.
- Members must at all times set an example of good conduct to their comrades and other boys.
- The penalty of breaking a company rule shall put a mark against a boy and that will affect his promotion.
- A member must not miss two drill/meeting without cogent reasons.
- At bible classes there must be quietness, attention and perfect reverence during prayer.
- During drill, no talking in the ranks is allowed except when standing at ease.
- Members must appear on parade looking smart and clean.
- Members must give prompt and cheerful obedience to all orders of their commanding officer, be he warrant or non-commissioned.
- The word “sir” must be used when address an officer, lieutenant or captain.
- Members must off cap/beret when eating or entering places of worship.
- patrons/patroness and chaplain must be aware of the company plans/intention.
- Company must endeavor to enroll every year and identify with the church.
- Members must be God-fearing and set good example to their comrades and other boys.
- Company members must pay annual or monthly subscription as agreed by the company/ council.
- Smoking or drinking of alcohol should not be done on any B.B meeting / gathering.
- Members must care for company materials or instruments entrusted to them.
The officers: Japhet Jerimiah and Rejoice Jacob.
The Patrons: Mr Reuben Wunuji and Mrs. Catherine Hamza
The new chaplain of the company Revd. Ojeosuman Odumu urges the members to be committed and abide by the rules and regulations of BoysBrigade.
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