BCA-USA MIRROR
PROFILES IN SERVICE – BCA-USA Q & A WITH OUTGOING BCA-USA COMPTROLLER (NI GABBY NJINIMBOT 2014 – 2018) BCA-USA Mirror: Why did you run for office four years ago? Ni Gabby: I ran for office because I am passionate about this organization and wanted to make sure that the people’s money is well spent and spent as agreed by the organization. BCA-USA Mirror: What has the experience of serving thought you about yourself and about BCA USA? Ni Gabby: Good question! First it has thought me that being in executive positions in a growing organization is quite challenging but teaching at the same time. Secondly that as a comptroller, playing an oversight role is very crucial for the financial health of the organization and in so doing you can’t have a thin skin. You must be confident and stand your ground in your thought, believes and the way you feel bylaws and policies should be implemented. Finally it thought me that BCA-USA, in as much as it has existed for 3 decades and done a lot in the community, there is much work to be done. BCA-USA Mirror: What are some of the things that you think need to be done? Ni Gabby: Targeting 2000 members in the next 5-10yrs will lead to a cascading effect in development in Bali. BCA needs to have an investment here in the United States that can give it constant flow of income. Example? BCA has grown enough to own property in at least three metropolitan cities in the United States. It’s about time! For instance, owning a ballroom that can generate daily income and reduce the burden of financial dependency on 34
BALI CULTURAL ASSOCIATION - USA
Ni Gabby Njinimbot
its members. BCA-USA Mirror: Tell us some of the challenges you encountered during your time in office? Ni Gabby: As part of the National Executive, the biggest challenge we had was getting more people to believe in the works of BCA. The good news is that over the years it got better as folks began to see footprints and handprints of the impact BCA left from the Diaspora to the village which I think is quite amazing and encouraging. I am hoping that over the years BCA will hit 2k membership and I
