It has been my honour to serve as Chairman of JCB for the past two years and re-elected for a further term from 2011 to 2013. During the last period I have been ably supported by my committee members, who are dedicated to accomplish our mission and vision. I call upon their further and continual support in making JCB’s activities a success in the future.

Just because JAGAM is doing well doesn’t mean that we can’t do even better. During this term, I plan to work on improving JCB leadership, enhancing services to JCB members, emphasizing excellence, and establishing closer collaborations with NGOs.

Leadership: I plan to promote a friendly and congenial JCB that is open, equitable, and accountable to all members. I plan to work closely with JCB Committee members 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 JCB’s activities.

Collaboration with other NGOs: JCB 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.

Last but not least, thank you for your continued support, and please don’t hesitate to let me know what you think will make us even better.

Phua Lee Kerk
JCB Chairman (2011-2013)