The old students of the school started an association called Kisoro Vision Old students Association (KIVOSA) in 2006. It was spear headed by Mutsinzi Kali and Iragaba Emmanuel of the pioneer A’level class.
When this association was formed it continued to operate in Kampala only and mainly among the old students who were in Makerere University. However in 2008, the association broadened its membership and area of operation to include all the old students who were still in institutions and those that had completed whether they had got jobs or not.
For a long time, the association operated without linking with the current students at the premises of Kisoro Vision. They eventually organized one in 2013. The heartfelt appreciation specifically go to Mr Iragaba Emmanuel and Hakiza Ronald who tirelessly worked towards the holding such a meeting of this association that was officially launched by the DEO Kisoro Mr. Munyarubanza Francis.
Therefore, the first ever general meeting was held in Kisoro at Kisoro vision S.S. on 20 July 2013 and they elected the following office bearers.
Chairperson------------------------------------------ Iragaba Emmanuel
Vice Chairperson-------------------------------------Irakiza Rhodah
Speaker-------------------------------------------------Hakiza Ronald
Deputy speaker-------------------------------------- Manishimwe Topie
Secretary---------------------------------------------- Hafasha Steven
Vice secretary----------------------------------------Turinayo Enock
Secretary Women affairs --------------------------Nyiranziza Annah
Treasure -----------------------------------------------Mbereyinka Bernard
Representative on the Board of Governors--- Rukundo Getrude
Branch Coordinators
Nkurunziza Joshua ---------------------------------- MUK (Makerere University)
Mbonye Moses----------------------------------------MUBS( Makerere Business School) Nakawa
Manirakoze Arthur---------------------------------- Kyambogo University
Nirere Essau-------------------------------------------Kabale University
Twishime Moses--------------------------------------Kampala international University
Nasasira Lauben--------------------------------------Mountains of the Moon University.
This Old students’ association has already picked one student who is so needy and interested in studies and is not academically frustrating. The association will pay for him fees effective second term, May 2014 right from senior one to senior six. They promise to be doing that each year as long as the most needy student is identified.
The Association has formed a SACCO and buying of shares to those who qualify is still open. Therefore they also give loans to members at an affordable interest rate.
Support to the school is give. The association planted 20 trees in the school compound and in the new foot ball pitch which is under construction. They also bought two balls to support school football team in March 2014 when the school was going to represent Kisoro District in the regional secondary schools’ football competitions.
Association members mobilize past papers, marking guides and some books which they send to the school for use by the current students. Besides this, they also visit the school for guidance and counseling of the current students and also assisting them in various fields of academia.
OBJECTIVES OF THE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION (KIVOSA)
1.To bring back together all the Alumni of Kisoro Vision SS.
2.To foster networking and communication among Alumni, students, staff and administration, through re-unions, business and social functions, research programs, projects, newsletters, publications, jobs and career development activities.
3.To promote our school to the highest standards by putting it on the map to the outside institutions & universities.
4.To engage members in economic empowerment
5.To engage members in development skills through capacity building
6.To generate incomes for the members through savings & credit.
7.To sensitize the members on moral, social, economic, health & physical aspects of development.
8.To engage and participate in public activities.
9.To identify major challenges facing the members and find solutions. MEMBERSHIP
The following shall be deemed Members of the Alumni Association and entitled to be notified of all meetings of the Association.
(i) Full Membership
(a) All persons who are old students of Kisoro Vision SS
(b) All persons who have taught at Kisoro Vision SS
(c) All persons who have worked as Senior Administrative Staff of Kisoro Vision SS.
(f) All persons who have worked at affiliated institutions for at least one year excluding continuing students who have not had prior qualifications from Kisoro Vision SS.
(ii) Associate Membership
This shall be accorded to the following:
(a) Certificate holders or holders of other Kisoro Vision SS qualifications.
(b) All ex-staff, friends of the School and persons who have attended Extra-mural studies at the school.
(iii) Honorary Membership
This shall be accorded to the following:
(a) Current and former members of the Kisoro Vision SS Board of governors, Appointments Board and Academic Board.
(b) Persons that have assisted Kisoro Vision SS financially, materially and otherwise
(c) Recipients of Kisoro Vision SS honorary qualifications.
(iv) Corporate Membership
This shall be accorded to Companies that have assisted Kisoro Vision SS in different capacities in a substantial manner, continued to associate, and have been certified by the Alumni executive Committee.
(1) Member’s rights
(i) Full Members’ Rights
Upon payment of the appropriate membership fees and annual subscription fees to
be decided by the General Assembly, a full member shall have the following rights:-
(a) Voting at the General Assembly.
(b) To receive notices of the meetings of members with the agenda.
(c) Stand for elections for any post in the Association.
(d) To participate in all activities of the Association.
(ii) Honorary Members’ Rights
Upon payment of the prescribed membership fees, the Honorary member
shall have the following rights:-
(a) To attend meetings of the Association.
(b) To support the activities of the Association financially and otherwise.
(c) To receive notices of meetings with agenda.
(iii) Associate Members’ Rights
Upon payment of the prescribed membership fees, the Associate member
shall have the following rights:-
(a) To attend meetings of the Association.
(b) To support the activities of the Association financially and otherwise.
(c) To receive notices of meetings with agenda.
(iv) Corporate Members’ Rights
Upon fulfilment of the set qualification requirements, the Corporate member
shall have the following rights:-
(a) To attend meetings.
(b) For recognition by certificate for their contributions.
(c) To take precedence in booking advertising space in the Kisoro Vision SS Alumni publications.
(d) To receive notices of meetings of members with agenda.
