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.
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