Annual General Meeting and Party 2002

The Annual General Meeting and Party 2002 was held on 9 November 2002. 43 members joined.

In addition to the usual AGM and Party, a special talk on "University of London and Meiji Restoration" was held by Mr. Sakurai who is a writer and UCL alumnus.This time, we welcomed alumni of other colleges of University of London.

AGM on the anvil

Reception on the anvil

Greeting from the President

The Annual General Meeting and Party 2002 of the South Kensington Kai was held at the New Hall of the British Embassy Tokyo with a cordial support by Mr. Brian Ferrar, First Secretary, Science and Technology, British Embassy. It was successful that 43 members enjoyed the party and the very interesting talk on "University of London and Meiji Restoration" by Mr. Toshiaki Sakurai, essayist and UCL alumnus. The invitation to alumni of other colleges also contributed to the success.

One of the important issues decided at the AGM is introduction of the supporting membership which enables us to accept application for SKK membership from people who had not been able to join the SKK under the previous articles, such as people who are going to the Imperial College. These people can join us with a proper process if they hope so under the revised articles.

Imperial College and UCL are discussing the future merger. We have to watch the progress although there may be twists and turns.

Next year, the British Embassy will hold many events to introduce the latest technology of UK. We think it is a good opportunity to strengthen the relation with Imperial College and the SKK.

If you know someone who is eligible to the SKK and doesn't know the SKK yet, please advice him or her to apply for our membership at the SKK website.

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Annual General Meeting

Minutes and documents used in the meeting are in the Members Only Page.

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Special Talk

Mr. Toshiaki Sakurai who is a writer and UCL alumnus gave us a talk on "University of London and Meiji Restoration".

His talk was about how Choshu samurai changed their policy of exclusionism to anti-exclusionism through the studies at University of London and the relation between University of London and Sir Ernest Satow who was a British diplomat deeply involved in Anglo-Japanese Alliance which was concluded in 1902. One hundred years have passed since the conclusion of the Alliance and it was indeed an exciting experience to hear his talk in the British Embassy.

His lecture note is available in the Members' Only page.

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Party

	Mr Ferrar, British Embassy Thank you indeed for your support.	Opening toast by Dr. Nakamura, Vice president
Member's family is welcome.
			Thank you for coming. See you next year

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