I was honoured to be re-elected as President on Sunday, May 29. It has been a great experience being involved in JAGAM as president for the last two years and I am very proud of the way that JAGAM is growing.

During this term, I plan to work on improving JAGAM leadership, enhancing services to JAGAM members, emphasizing excellence, and establishing closer collaborations with NGOs.s an Association, JAGAM has an obligation to try to meet the needs of its members. This is not an easy task given the diversity of ages, personal visions and geographical diversion. Moreover, we have seen a huge increase in all things digital; and that increase constantly challenges us to reassess how an association should service its members. To me, this is very exciting paradigm shift. I also think that during the shift, tolerance, open-mindedness and respect of differing opinions are paramount

- Leadership: I plan to promote a friendly and congenial JAGAM that is open, equitable, and accountable to all members. I plan to work closely with the JCC Committees and all the branches of our Executive Committee to enlist new leaders from the ranks of all members, including Senpais and newly joined members.
- Membership services: Our membership is increasing at slow rate and we need to be more actively recruiting new members. We need to establish long-term strategies to address the needs of our diverse membership across the country. I plan to continue providing Web-based and email-based information and enhancing membership databases so that members may be served more effectively.
- Excellence: JAGAM is now well recognized NGO. I will enhance excellence by improving the quality of JAGAM activities.
- Collaboration with other NGOs: JAGAM will benefit by fostering strategic relationships with other NGOs. This may be achieved through co-sponsored events and by encouraging members to participate in such events.



Phua Lee Kerk
President (2011-2013)