11/10 SoCal Sister Cities Meeting in Los Angeles: Japan Summit
On November 10th, 2018 the Sister Cities International Southern California Chapter held the first meeting of its Sister Cities International SoCal Diplomat Series at the Japanese American Cultural and Community Center in Los Angeles’ Little Tokyo. The theme of the Nov. 10th meeting was “Japan Summit” featuring the Consul General of Japan of Los Angeles and other leaders of Japan-related organizations.
9:30 – 10:00 Registration & Refreshments
Morning Agenda
10:00 – 10:20 Meeting called to order SCI SoCal President Anthony Al-Jamie
Sister Cities International Chair-Elect Carol Robertson Lopez
Board Member Introductions – Secretary David Bracey
10:20 – 10:30 Former L.A. City Council Member & Sister City Representative Tom LaBonge
10:30 – 10:40 Consul General of Japan in Los Angeles Akira Chiba
10:40 – 10:50 Japan America Society of Southern California President Doug Erber
10:50 – 11:00 Japan Foundation Los Angeles Director Hideki Hara
11:00 – 11:10 H.I.S. International Tours Global Market Development Vice-President Jim Kelly
11:10 – 11:40 Inspiring Young Professionals Panel: SCI BOD Member/Actor Shin Koyamada,
SCI SoCal BOD Nia Lyte & SCI SoCal Young Professional / HS Japanese Teacher Melody Hirayama
11:40 – 11:45 Greetings from Sister Cities International BOD Member / Actor Shin Koyamada
11:45 – 11:50 Sister Cities International California State Representatives Kathleen Roche-Tansey & Pat Fallin
11:50 – 12:00 Closing Remarks & Announcements
Location:
Japanese American Cultural & Community Center (JACCC) (next to Aratani Theater)
5th Floor Cultural Room
244 San Pedro St.
Los Angeles, CA 90012
