Fall 2001,
Vol. 22, No. 2
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Dispelling
the Myths of Entrepreneurship
This past spring, Yuka Nagashima, president and CEO
of LavaNet, Inc., paid a visit to JAIMS
to speak about her experiences as a successful entrepreneur in Hawaii.
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With her experiences building up
LavaNet for seven years, Nagashima discovered that there are two myths
about starting a business. One myth, according to Nagashima, says
that to start a business you need a lot of money. |
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Yuka Nagashima, LavaNet president and CEO |
–There are always people who have money they want
to invest,” she said. –Itês not that hard.”
The other myth is that you need to have a brilliant
new idea for a business. –Your idea doesnêt have to be new,” Nagashima
explained, –it doesnêt necessarily have to be brilliant. You just have
to have good implementation. What you need for any business is good implementation
and good people.”
LavaNet has always adhered to what may be considered
as nontraditional business practices. Influenced by the local Hawaiian
culture as well as her own Japanese culture, Nagashima encourages staff
participation in many levels of decision making in order to build the
feeling of Ohana, or family, within the company.
An example of this would be LavaNetês hiring practices
where applicants are screened by a staff group interview and where applicantsê
references are given more weight than educational degrees.
–We at LavaNet look more at an applicantês experience
and potential more than anything elseãeven degrees,” said Nagashima, who
holds a degree in physics rather than business.
For anyone who finds themselves at a disadvantage
due to education, gender, or anything else, Nagashima offered these words,
–Being an entrepreneur means that when you encounter a problem, you donêt
see a problem, but you see an opportunity. If you are faced with a disadvantage,
turn it around and see what you can do and use that to your advantage.”
To the aspiring entrepreneurs in the audience, Nagashima
also advised that money should not be the reason to start a business.
–If youêre going to start a business, youêve got to
love what you do and that in itself should be a reward. Itês a lot of
hard work, but you do it because you consider it funãif you donêt consider
it fun, I donêt advise that you get into it.”
LavaNet is Hawaiiês largest locally owned Internet
service provider due in part to Nagashimaês leadership. LavaNet sells
high speed and traditional Internet services to the general public, including
businesses, Hawaii state offices, and schools.
Nagashima, herself, was named a finalist for the Ernst
and Young Entrepreneur Award in 1999 and has been featured in numerous
magazine and newspaper articles, such as –Women Who Mean Business” and
–40 Under Forty,” an award celebrating the accomplishments of young business
people.
JAIMS
Crowned Champion of Industry on National Television
Those tuned in to the right time and station this
summer, were able to view a television program featuring JAIMS as a –champion
of industry.” JAIMS was honored to be featured by the Champions of Industry
video series known for featuring –the best and brightest companies in
todayês global marketplace.” The video series aired on the Fox Cable News
Channel to a nationwide audience on August 2, 2001 at 7:30 a.m. Hawaii
Standard Time.
Hosted by Pat Summerall, the video series showcases
–companies and organizations who stand apart in their respective fields
due to their goals, commitments, and achievements.” JAIMS was notified
it was chosen for this honor earlier this year and video segments were
shot on location last April. The segment featured shots of the JAIMS campus
and interviews with students, administration, and business community leaders.
For those who were unable to tune in, the video is
available at IndustryView.com
under –Champions of Industry.” In addition, visitors to the JAIMS Website
can view the JAIMS video segment online.
Building
JAIMSê Legacy
A Message from JAIMS President Glenn Miyataki
Dear alumni and friends,
For nearly 30 years, JAIMS, as a product of Fujitsuês
foresight, has been bringing people together¾from different cultures to
study how to do business¾in each otherês country.¾
Next year marks JAIMSê 30th anniversary, and we have
much to¾celebrate and¾share.¾¾The¾30th anniversary celebration allows
us to thank Fujitsu, our many supporters, and our partners who have helped
to make JAIMS what it is today.
In commemoration of¾the 30th anniversary celebration,
we are launching a two-year educational endowment¾campaign to¾raise funds
to help students and to perpetuate¾academic enhancements.¾ A campaign
brochure has been included with this issue, and we hope that you will
take some time to read¾about our goals and become motivated to help us
in building this endowment. Often, any small margin of help can bring
an esteemed scholar or executive to our shores.
Finally, we owe a large part of our success to the
JAIMS staff who are focused on providing –Total Excellence” to our students
and clientele.¾ Although the journey has been challenging, the satisfaction
gained from seeing our alumni and the many fine companies they work for
is more than ample reason to keep striving through dedicated teamwork.
I hope you will join all of us in celebrating the
30th anniversary at the Alumni Conference planned for the first week in
July 2002.¾¾It will be wonderful to see our alumni¾come home to JAIMS,
and¾to have our friends join us in this historical event.
With kindest regards and aloha,
Glenn Miyataki
JAIMS
30th Anniversary Calendar
The
following calendar is tentative as of September 2001 and is subject to
change.
November 2001
An –anniversary announcing event” in Japan hosted by
JAIMS Japan Office
April or May 2002
Special celebration event(s) in Japan hosted by JAIMS
Japan Office
April 2002
A special open house at JAIMS begins the 30th anniversary
celebrations in Hawaii and will showcase the JAIMS campus and programs
July 2002
Alumni Conference, 30th anniversary celebration conference
dinner, JAIMS endowment fund campaign, etc.
October 2002
A large-scale community service project, such as –Make
a Difference Day,” for the local community
November 2002
A special celebration event hosted by JAIMS Japan Office
in conjunction with 2001-2002 JEMBA/CHEMBA graduation that would culminate
the celebration in Japan
Leadership
for the New Economy
This past spring, JAIMS students were pleased to welcome
Vice Admiral Robert Kihune as a guest speaker for a special session on
–Leadership for the New Economy.”
Currently a trustee of the Kamehameha Schools, Kihune
had much to say to the audience of students and staff on the qualities
of leadership.
–Leadership really is an invisible strength,” Kihune
said. –It really is as mysterious as is powerful. Leadership is colorblind.
It doesnêt care whether youêre black, yellow, white, or what. There is
no gender bias. You can be a woman and be a leader, as well as you can
be a man and be a leader.”
Kihune wanted to stress, especially to the students
in the audience, the qualities of what he believes makes a leader.
–If you want to be a leader, first of all you must
have the trust of the people,” he said, –you have to have their confidence
that you will be working for them. Secondly, you have to have the integrity
to do what is right. If you cannot do what you think is right, donêt compromise.”
(Left to right) Mr. Hideto Kono, Vice
Admiral Kihune, and Dr. Fujio Matsuda |
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Also in the audience, were special
guests Dr. Fujio Matsuda and Mr. Hideto Kono, both former presidents
of JAIMS whom Kihune referred to as examples of leaders who paid their
dues in order to reach the level of success they have attained. |
Vice Admiral Kihune was born on Maui, and is a graduate
of the Kamehameha Schools and the U.S. Naval Academy. He retired from
the U.S. Navy after serving 35 years. He currently serves as a trustee
of the Kamehameha Schools, the CEO of Sandwich Isles Communications, Inc.,
and the president of the USS Missouri Memorial Association.
Fujitsuês
Full-Tuition Scholarship Available for Up-and-Coming Global Managers
Liwei Kimura, CHEMBA-3
On July 1, 2001 the Fujitsu
Asia Pacific Scholarship (Fujitsu Scholarship) program began accepting
applications for the 2002-2003 program. Scholars from Hawaii and selected
countries of the Asia-Pacific will receive full-tuition and a stipend
toward living expenses for postgraduate education and cross-cultural management
training available at JAIMS and the University of Hawaii at Manoa (UHM)
College of Business Administration (CBA).
Established in 1985 by Fujitsu Limited, the Fujitsu
Scholarship is available for three programs:
The JEMBA and CHEMBA program is a cooperative venture
of JAIMS and the UHM CBA. The ICMP program is exclusively offered by JAIMS.
These programs focus on cross-cultural studies, communication and language
skills, and business strategies relevant to their country of study: Japan,
China, and the U.S. respectively.
As a reflection of Hawaiiês own cultural diversity,
scholars have come from many countries in the Asia-Pacific to study in
Honolulu. The scholarship is available to citizens of several countries:
Australia, Cambodia, China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Korea, Laos,
Malaysia, Myanmar, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Taiwan,
Thailand, and Vietnam (special conditions apply to citizens from China,
Myanmar, and Vietnam). In addition, the scholarship is also available
to the residents of the state of Hawaii.
Roxanne Kam, manager of academic services at JAIMS,
believes that the Fujitsu Scholarship is a key opportunity for up-and-coming
managers from Hawaii to excel in the global market. –With Hawaiiês location
between the East and West, Hawaii residents should definitely take advantage
of the Fujitsu Scholarship and enroll in one of the MBA programs, JEMBA
or CHEMBA,” Kam said.
With over 200 Fujitsu Scholarships awarded in the
last 16 years, many companies in the U.S. and overseas have hired past
scholars. Included are companies recognized as global leaders in their
industry such as Johnson & Johnson, Hewlett-Packard, Goldman Sachs (Japan)
Ltd., Citibank Hong Kong, Honda R&D Co., Ltd., Edward Jones Investment,
Cisco Systems (USA) Pte. Ltd., and Sun Microsystems.
Individuals who wish to apply for the Fujitsu Scholarship
will need to submit all relevant application materials by October 31,
2001. For more information, please visit www.fapsp.com
or contact your local affiliated Fujitsu office.
Congratulations...
to JAIMS staff member Sachiko Burke who recently became
JAIMSê new Human Resource Development Specialist.
JAIMS
Designated Honolulu TOEIC Open Test Site
Individuals who wish to take the Test
of English for International Communication (TOEIC) now have the opportunity
to do so at JAIMS. JAIMS has been given the distinction of being the Honolulu
TOEIC Open Test Site by TOEIC Services America, L.P. The TOEIC, the worldês
most recognized English language test, will be administered at JAIMS on
September 29, November 3, and December 1, 2001.
With more than 1.9 million TOEIC tests administered
each year, there has been a growing demand for Open Test sites across
the U.S. In response to this, TOEIC Services America, L.P. has been actively
looking for new Open Test sites, designating just one site for most U.S.
cities. JAIMS joins the ranks of 16 other Open Test sites across the U.S.
with this distinction.
The TOEIC allows individuals to assess their ability
level and to monitor their progress in learning English. In addition,
the TOEIC provides an internationally recognized Certificate of Achievement
credential demonstrating English proficiency to companies, employers,
colleges, universities, and International English Programs.
The fee for taking the TOEIC is $65. For registration
information, you may call TOEIC Services America, L.P. at 607-748-9500,
e-mail info@toeic-usa.com, or
visit their Website at www.toeic-usa.com. Individuals who complete the
test will receive the Official TOEIC Score Report in addition to the official
diploma quality TOEIC Score Certificate.
No Job Too
Big for JAIMS Career Services
JAIMS has begun to offer career services to students
and alumni who seek a competitive edge in the global business arena. Although
still in its early stages, JAIMS Career Services will soon offer job search
assistance, job bulletins, job skills workshops, and career resources.
Not only will students and alumni receive help in
finding employers, but alumni with established businesses will be able
to search for employees through job-posting services provided by JAIMS.
To take advantage of the Internet, JAIMS Career Services
plans to provide all information online for JAIMS students and alumni
in the near future.
If you have any questions or would like to take advantage
of JAIMS Career Services, please e-mail , call 808-396-7127,
or fax 808-396-7112.
Global Business
Knowledge a Few Clicks Closer
While additional materials such as the supporting
documents must still be mailed in, the online applications help to streamline
the process for both the applicants and recipients. For more information
on application requirements and deadlines, please visit the JAIMS Website
at www.jaims.org or the Fujitsu Asia Pacific Scholarship Program Website
at www.fapsp.com. If you have any questions regarding the online applications,
please e-mail .
Calendar
September 29, 2001
TOEIC Test Held at JAIMS
November 3, 2001
TOEIC Test Held at JAIMS
December 1, 2001
TOEIC Test Held at JAIMS
Coming up in 2002...
JAIMS 30th Anniversary!
ICMP: A
Mechanism for Personal and Global Change
by Linus Kan, Academic Programs Manager
The Intercultural Management
Program (ICMP) influences its participants to a point where it may
be more aptly called the Internal Change Mechanism Program. Since its
inception, hundreds of participants, in their search for knowledge and
experience, have passed through the ICMP at JAIMS. In the process, participants
have opened themselves to concepts and perspectives which provide them
with a new outlook on their professional and even their personal lives.
This –internal change mechanism” is what makes the ICMP special.
This twice-yearly, four-month, postgraduate diploma
program has evolved into a program that imparts intercultural training
and practical workplace skills in addition to business management knowledge.
Each term, the curriculum is updated to include the most pertinent and
saleable skills and knowledge. For example, –Project Management” and –Information
Technology Trends & Strategic Planning” courses were added in the Fall
2000 term to reflect the current demands in business.
The Spring 2001 ICMP Class
ICMP faculty
is comprised of academicians and working professionals, thus bringing
a balanced exposure of theory and real-world experience to the classroom.
In addition, many ICMP participants embark on a two-month internship through
the eight-credit Business Exchange
Program study option. Each term, interns apply their knowledge and
skills in a variety of organizations throughout the United States. Subsequently,
a few have been very fortunate to be offered full-time employment at their
internship companies.
Outside the classroom, participants are treated to
an abundance of activities to build upon their global business education.
Participants can never forget sinking knee-deep in soft mud while helping
a local Hawaiian community tend their taro patch, then playing in the
cool mountain waters. Nor will they forget the educational visits to cutting-edge
businesses, followed by whirlwind shopping trips in Waikele.
Probably the most unexpected yet most appreciated
benefit of being in ICMP is being a part of the tight-knit JAIMS family.
ICMP participants form lasting friendships with classmates, students from
other programs, instructors, host families, members of the local community,
and JAIMS staff. Many alumni visit JAIMS to rekindle fond memories and
to catch up on news of old friends.
With this range of quality education, experiences,
and friends, ICMP participants have had experiences they will never forget
wherever they may go in business or in life. In 2002, we expect many to
return and share news of their successes when JAIMS celebrates its 30th
anniversary.
A Unique
ICMP Class Moves On
An especially rousing ceremony took place on July
26, 2001 to congratulate the latest Intercultural
Management Program (ICMP) class on their successful completion of
the four-month program at JAIMS.
This Spring 2001 ICMP class was the first in JAIMS
history to be composed primarily of women. Ten men and 19 women walked
down the aisle to receive their certificates before an audience of faculty,
staff, and friends.
Awards were also bestowed upon students who displayed
exemplary performance during competitions and throughout the term. Miwako
Morishima was awarded first place for the Business Plan Competition. The
team of Masaki Ono and Lei Zhao won first place for the Business Research
Competition. Morishima, Ono, and Zhao each received a cash prize and will
have their names engraved on perpetual plaques.
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was awarded to Hasnan Hakim and the Studentês Choice Award was presented
to Satoshi Shibata.
Shibata later gave the student address to close
the ceremony. Perhaps to further make this ICMP class unique, Shibata
led the audience in a stirring karaoke-style sing-along to a modified
version of –Canêt Help Falling in Love” specially tailored to JAIMS.
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Satoshi Shibata (left) receiving the
Studentês Choice Award from JAIMS President Glenn Miyataki |
While the closing ceremony marked the beginning of
some ICMP graduatesê careers, others have continued with JAIMS in the
Business Exchange Program (BEP)
where they interned with American business firms or organizations in the
U.S. for two months.
Student Perspectives:
Joo-Hee (Joy) Kim
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The experiences Iêve had in Hawaii
and at JAIMS helped me to find another hidden part of myself.
From all my body and heart, I felt the –beauty
of great composure” while in Hawaii. |
I enjoyed learning new business areas from the classes
I attended for the last 4 months at JAIMS; and now, I feel that my knowledge
on business management has increased both theoretically and practically.
I wish to utilize this knowledge in my work in Korea to expand and enhance
my capabilities.
Iêm going to commit myself to overcoming the challenges
of the world and becoming a leader in the 21st century.
Delphine Vþnuat
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I came to JAIMS in an exchange program.
My school in France, Reims Management School, has an agreement for
two years with JAIMS to send a student here in spring. I am here for
a total of four months and the credits I obtain are used to fill my
diploma requirements. |
When I first arrived at JAIMS, I did not expect such
a cultural mix. I came here with the idea of attending some business classes
in English in an American environment. But JAIMS also gave me the opportunity
to meet a third dimension: Asia. This especially interested me in terms
of teamwork. I discovered with surprise that some French ways of working
were closer to Japanese or Korean ways of working than to American ones.
One of the major differences I found here when compared
with France is the way of dispensing classes. I am the youngest student
here! I am 23, and most of my classmates are around 30 years old with
more experience at work than I have. In France, I expect the teacher to
give me basic business knowledge in a lecture. The classes here are more
interactive. Everyone has something to teach to everyone. As a result
I like to compare these courses with seminars more than with lectures.
Last but not least, the very open-minded environment
here allows people to really share their knowledge with each other. We
work together without competition with the same goal: to become rich with
intercultural experiences at the end of the session. And I really like
that ideaÄ
Farewell
to the 2000-2001 JEMBA and CHEMBAs
On July 27, 2001, the 2000-2001 Japan-focused
MBA (JEMBA) and China-focused MBA (CHEMBA)
class celebrated their completion of one year of studies at JAIMS and
the University of Hawai'i at Manoa College of Business at Manoa.
Within the elegant surroundings of the Kahala Mandarin
Oriental Hawaii, this class of 23 students bid their farewells to staff,
faculty, and friends at the annual farewell Aloha Luncheon.
Guest speaker, Curtis J. Milhaupt, Fuyo Professor
of Japanese Law and Legal Institutions and director for the Center for
Japanese Legal Studies, imparted some last words of wisdom to the JEMBA
and CHEMBA students.
Following Milhauptês speech, JEMBA student, Collin
Miyamoto and CHEMBA student, Joanne Chang, presented a lighthearted slide
show reflecting on the past yearês camaraderie shared between the participants.
Collin Miyamoto, winner of the Francis A. Wong Award for Leadership |
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Awards were then
given to students who excelled in their classes and in the final
weekês competitions. The JEMBA Speech Competition grand prize and
the honor of being commencement speaker went to Jae-Hyun Kim. For
the CHEMBA Speech Competition, the grand prize and commencement
speaker honor was awarded to Ann-Marie Campbell.
The Francis A. Wong Award for Leadership
was bestowed upon Collin Miyamoto for his –promising entrepreneurial
skills as evidenced by demonstrative initiative and leadership qualities
during his attendance as a student of JAIMS.” |
The students, with classes now completed, have embarked
on perhaps the most significant portion of their JEMBA and CHEMBA year:
the internship. Students are currently undertaking a three-month business
internship at a company in Japan, China, or the U.S., many hoping to attain
permanent positions at the companies. Such companies include Citibank,
PricewaterhouseCoopers Consultants Co., Ltd., Northwest Airlines, AIC
Corporation, and The American Chamber of Commerce in Japan.
This year's class is the eleventh JEMBA class and
the fourth CHEMBA class to complete their studies. The next class
of JEMBA and CHEMBA has already begun their studies in August 2001.
Welcome to
the 2001-2002 JEMBA and CHEMBAs
On August 6, 2001, the largest group of Japan-focused
MBA (JEMBA) and China-focused MBA (CHEMBA)
students were greeted at the annual welcome Aloha Luncheon held by JAIMS
and the University of Hawai'i at Manoa College of Business at Manoa.
Attending the event were faculty and staff as well
as guest speaker, John Creech, president of Snap-on Tools Japan K.K. Creech,
who had studied for his MBA while running his company, had some practical
words of advice for the new students.
–Donêt focus on memorizing information,” Creech said.
–Probably the most important thing you should learn is how to get information
and how to utilize it in your future job.”
Students have brought with them the experience from
many diverse industries including international affairs, aerospace, telecommunications,
information technology, education, and finance.
Consisting of 26 students, this 2001-2002 JEMBA and
CHEMBA class represents 10 countries: Australia, Hong Kong, Korea, Kyrgyzstan,
Malaysia, Philippines, Russia, Singapore, Taiwan, and the U.S.
After finishing their twelve-month course work in
Honolulu, they will leave for a three-month business internship at a company
in Japan, China, or the U.S. in August 2002.
Internship
Companies
This past summer the 2000-2001 class of JEMBA and
CHEMBAs as well as the ICMP Spring 2001 class completed their studies
and embarked on their internships. The internships are key factors to
the studentsê success; many past students have found employment due to
their experiences at their internship companies.
Listed below are participating companies where students
are currently serving their internships. ICMP internships last for two
months and JEMBA and CHEMBA internships last for three months.
JEMBA
McCann-Erickson
Fujitsu Ltd. (Southwest Asia Department, Asia-South Pacific Business Division)
TriWorks Corp. Japan
ImaHima, Inc.
Costco Wholesale Japan, Ltd.
Boeing Company
Citibank, N.A.
Fujitsu Ltd. (Sales & Marketing Department, Telecom, North America)
Queenês Medical Center
Goldman Sachs
AIC Corporation
Fujitsu Ltd. (Business Development & Alliance Department, Global Marketing
Division)
Nifty Corporation
XCAT Co.
Fujitsu Ltd. (Global Carriers Department, Global Solutions Division)
Capital Servicing Co., Ltd.
Mazda Motor Corporation
Americo Co., Ltd.
CHEMBA
U.S. & Foreign Commercial Service, U.S. Consulate, Shanghai
Ion Global
International Business Incubator
ICMP
Bay Area Economic Forum
Japan-America Society of Chicago
Sodexho Marriott Services
Clear Blue Hawaii
Imada Wong Communications Group
Kahala Mandarin Oriental Hawaii
Cenquest
Sheraton Waikiki Hotel
Prismark Partners SyMech
Adobe Systems
Starbucks Coffee (Hawaii)
Infopia
Arts Bridge
JapanWorks
MediaSolv Inc.
Hubrisonline
Leap Frog, LLC
Fujitsu Computer Products of America
Aloha
We wish the best for friends who have recently left the
JAIMS staff:
Chao Ying Bossert
Instructor, Business Mandarin Language Program
Sachiyo Fujita
Library Information Science Specialist
Yuko Kato-Gast
Instructor, Business Japanese Language Program
M. Patrice Oppie
Office Assistant and Receptionist
Hana Tateishi
Instructor, Business Japanese Language Program
Margaret Yamashita
Instructor, Business Japanese Language Program
We would also like to welcome our newest staff members to
the JAIMS family:
Hiromi Kelley
Instructor, Business Japanese Language Program
Mary Kimura
Program Assistant
Kayoko Ross
Instructor, Business Japanese Language Program
Natsuko Tateishi
Instructor, Business Japanese Language Program
Chenshan Tian
Instructor, Business Mandarin Language Program
Special
Thanks
This year marks the launch of the JAIMS Endowment
Fund (you will find a brochure included with this issue of Global Horizons).
JAIMS would like to thank the campaign honorary chairs and the members
of the steering committee for their assistance in making the JAIMS Endowment
Fund a reality.
Campaign Honorary Chairs
Hideto Kono, JAIMS President, 1988-1994
Fujio Matsuda, D.Sc., JAIMS President, 1994-1996
Steering Committee
Kazuhiro Arai, ICMP-98S
Wee Seng Chan, JEMBA-7
Liang Gang
Edward Y. K. Kim, JEMBA-9
Mian Alentajan Lacson, JEMBA-6
Young-Doo Lee, JMP-14
Tim Qiang Liu, ICMP-96F
Christine Mai•i, JEMBA-7
Temboon Meemeskul, JEMBA-6
Yoshihiro Nishi, AMP-93S
Iris R. Okawa, Esq.
Vincent Ong, JMP-17
Gregory E. Rattþ, JMP-12
Yoshikazu Sekiguchi, Ph.D, AMP-3
Osman Nuri Sozkesen, JMP-11
Toshihiro Sunohara, AMP-3
Fermin Taruc, JEMBA-7
Taketsune Watanabe
Tjandra Widjaya, ICMP-99S
Co-Chairs
John Cheuck, JEMBA-3
Koshiro Kitazato, JAIMS Vice President, 1972-1975
Kyoko Someya, ICMP-98S
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