Yayasan Goodwill International

 

University Scholarships for future Indonesian leaders

Message from the Interim Chairperson Mrs Julie Marsaban

Like so  many others, I was deeply shocked and saddened when I heard the news of the unexpected, tragic death of Mrs. Mizue Hara, the Yayasan's Chairman; and of her husband Mr. Yasuo "Pepe" Hara. I have known them both personally through Mizue’s work as Chairman of the Goodwill Leadership Development Scholarship Programme with the ever-patient support of her husband, “Pepe”. They will certainly be missed by many who have had the good fortune to meet them, even if only briefly.

 

Subsequently the Board of Pembina have asked me to take the role of Interim Chairperson of Goodwill. Without much hesitation, and in honour of Mrs Mizue’s memory for her dedication to the Goodwill students, I humbly accepted the invitation and as of June 22nd, 2010 I am taking the role of Interim Chairperson for Yayasan Goodwill International until a new, permanent Chairperson is appointed.  

 

My first task at hand is to assure all of you that the sponsorship and training program will continue. The last training sessions for 2009/2010 have been rescheduled to Saturday, 24th July, 2010 and the Orientation Day for the new batch of 2010/2011 students is scheduled for Monday, 9th August, 2010.

 

My next immediate task would be to assist the Board of Pembina in the process of identifying and selecting/appointing a permanent Yayasan Chairperson and Administrator. We will keep you informed as we progress.

 

I should add that the confidence to take on this role was mainly due to my belief that I can rely on the support from the dedicated Yayasan staff Ibu Mien, Rosa, Broto, the students and instructors and sponsors alike to ensure the program will continue smoothly in this transitional period. I may be calling on you for your assistance in these next few weeks.

 

However, should you have any concerns or suggestions, please don’t hesitate to contact Rosa at the Yayasan office or myself.

  

Julie Marsaban     

Interim Chairperson   Yayasan Goodwill International

Jakarta, June 30th 2010