The 51st Meguro UNESCO General AssemblyInaugural Meeting for Incorporating Our Association as a Non-profit Organization (NPO)
Date & Time: May 22,
2004 13:30 〜
Place: Moriya
Kyoiku Kaikan 4F (Room 6)
Agenda:
Reports on activities & final accounts of fiscal 2003
Activity & budget plans for fiscal 2004
Reorganizing our association as an NPO
The 34th Meguro UNESCO Concert
(Commemorating
the 50th Anniversary of Meguro UNESCO)-Indiana University Violin Virtuosi-
Program: Kreisler,
Sarasate, Brahms, etc.
Date & Time:
June 11 (Fri.) 19:00
Venue: Meguro Persimmon Hall (Main Hall
Tickets: ￥2.500 for adults ￥1,000 for students
*The first 200 applicants (school children and junior high
students) will get an invitation ticket.
Inquiries & Application:
Meguro UNESCO Office
Call for Children’s Poems
Commemorating the 50th Anniversary of
Meguro UNESCO
Collection
of Children’s Poems ? “Road to the Future”
Essential Points on How to Apply
Themes: “Wishing for Peace”, “Dream”, “Hope”, or “Love”
Qualification: Any child aged between 6 and 15
Format: In poem form within 100 words or less than 15 lines.
The writer is free to create
their own poem title.Requirement: [1] The poem must be written by the applicant
in their native language [2] The poem must be accompanied by the following:
a) name, b) address, c) nationality, d) gender, e) phone number, f) name
of school, and g) grade (age) [3] If possible, attach a translation in
English or French
How to Submit: Either
by postal mail or fax to ‘Meguro UNESCO ? Children’s Poems’ Address:
2-24-3 Gohongi, Meguro-ku, Tokyo 153-0053 Japan Fax: (81-3) 5725-6160 Inquiries
can be made by e-mail: meguro@unesco.or.jp
Deadline: May 12,
2004 (Wednesday)
Welcome New Members!!
Regular Members: Mieko
Horii, Haruo Wakano, Michiko Watanabe, Nagahisa Karube, Kiyoko Asada, Kiyoko Kumagai, Etsuko Kondo, Kazuko Sakurai, Hisa Sato, Masao Siba, Keiko
Shirakawa, Kyoko Machida,
Yuko Kano
Friendship Members: Anna
Stephanic Hillcoat Nakanishi, Jenny Cheung,
John Maylan (U.K.); Rhoda Agaji Ogar (Nigeria); Ran Arakane (Colombia); Cho Eun
Hee (Korea); Lynn Hoh (Australia); Matsushita Esther (Switzerland);Luigi
Urru (Italy); Zhang Hui Min (China); Chan Ye Chia (Malaysia); Igor Bakic, Bertrand
Habert (France); MD.Morshalin Alam (Bangladesh); Ali Mohamed Almakhadi (Yemen)
| Mr.Katsuichi Yakushiji, who had been an advisor to our association, passed away on March 7, 2004.We pray his soul may rest in peace |
What can we do to answer the purpose of the UNESCO spirit? Feb. 5: Prof. Hattori and Prof. Yamashita give us some precious advice on the activities of UNESCO (see pg 5). Mr. Nakano sends us a report on the 4th World Social Forum held in January (see pg 3).v March. Plum blossoms, hina dolls, budding plants in the garden… a heartwarming season for all. As I take a walk, an adorable baby catches my eyes. I find myself almost running into the lamppost, and I think, “War is not the answer!” v How can we explain to our children about UNESCO’s role and war? v The children may give us the hint. We are publishing a children’s poems collection in commemoration of the 50th anniversary of our association. v Feb. 21: A live performance by “Ensemble Mtskheta” of Georgia, an audience of 150. Ms Hamada’s information led to the quick arrangement of the event. Volunteers gather at 11 in the morning to set up the gymnasium ready for the performance… After the concert, the place instantly recovers its former state, thanks to everyone’s cooperation. A member stays behind and picks up what little trash left on the floor. So impressive, the way our members manage these events. v Feb. 28: Chigiri-e class by the International Exchange Committee and the PC class by the PR Committee fall on the same day. Sorry about the repeated breaks in power supply. But it’s good to know that all committee activities are taking their engines to full power! (S.K.)