Members of Egerton University (EU), Nakuru, met on 2 February 2012. The meeting was headed by the national Vice Chair, Evan Kimani, who is also an EU student. The main agenda of this meeting was to agree on the dates for coffee hour and camping at Lake Nakuru. Evan reports that the turn-out for this meeting was low, due to challenges in finding an appropriate time when every member is free, but this will be tackled in due time. New members have also been recruited from EU. Five of the EU members attended the annual speech contest held on the 25th of February, at the Japanese Embassy in Nairobi.
First Nairobi Meeting
Minutes of JKSC Nairobi meeting held on 28th January 2012
Present: Gladys Ogendi – Chairlady
Risa Okech – PR
David Kamunyu – Planning
Fatema Abbas – Academic Affairs
Nzilani Nyokabi – Member
Harneet - Member
Absent with Apologies: Kichitaro Shiojiri
Caroline Kamunge
Opening
Chairlady opens the meeting at 1130hrs at Poters House, Nairobi, and introduces new member, Nzilani Nyokabi from University of Nairobi and briefs her about JKSC.
Individual Roles and Description
Review of executive board roles and responsibilities is conducted. Each member present is apprised of their responsibility in the capacity of a leader in JKSC.
JKSC-Kenya Publication
The PR briefs members of upcoming publication. It was agreed that the publication be published at least twice monthly.
Calendar of Activities
Chairlady briefs about the events that we hope to hold this year as we prepare for the conference. It was agreed that we shall have events for individual chapters as well as national events. National meetings to be held at least once a month, but more meetings required as we approach the main conference. Members suggested everyone to join google and use google calendar to plan events.
Communication
Members present discuss how we can have effective communication, as it is crucial for our planning. Members agreed to hold organise for skype meetings in the event that members are not able to all attend a national meeting. We will also be in constant communication via email, facebook and mobile phones.
New Members
New member, Nzilani, discusses recruitment of more members from UoN. Members also discuss opening a new chapter at Strathmore University.
Partnership
Prospective partners discussed were Peter Kenneth, David’s dad, youth groups, women’s groups and JKSC alumni.
Conference Orientation
Fatema discusses importance of orientation about Kenyan culture for Japanese members and about Japanese culture for Kenyan members. She discussed with Kenyan member from Japan, Academic Affairs Eric Ateto about issuing quizzes about the respective countries.
Adjournment
Chairlady thanks all members for attending and concludes meeting at 1245hrs.
13th Conference - The Journey Begins
A Word from Gladys Ogendi, Kenya Chairperson, 13th JKSC
Our first official documentation for JKSC-Kenya, I’d be lying if I didn't say I’m a little bit proud. I feel like this is a step towards bigger and better things. Before I forget myself and go poetic about our big dreams and embracing the future, I should properly introduce myself. I am Gladys Ogendi, in my final year of International Business Study, at United States International University– Africa.
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| Gladys Ogendi, introductory speech at JKSC first national meeting, UoN, Nairobi |
2012 is an auspicious year. According to the Mayans, it is when the world would end, or when the slate would be wiped clean, giving us the opportunity to re-write destiny. I don’t know it’s interpretation according to how you view your own humanity. To me though, 2012 is not a harbouring of all doom. To me, 2012 is opportunity, like every new year, ripe with anticipation and a spring freshness to rejuvenate the soul.
It is my sincere hope that as we plan the 13th JKSC conference, you may all join hands with me as we embrace our present. Our future is now. The world has given us more than enough opportunity to prepare, now is our chance to show them just how much we can shine.
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