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Agenda for ABC8 (2007) ABA General Meeting Chairs: President and Secretary

Agenda for ABC8 (2007) ABA General Meeting Chairs: President and Secretary Explanation of ABA and appreciation to Thai hosts 2) President’s report and election of new board 3) Self-introductions of ABA Board Members 4) Secretary’s report and appeal for membership

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Agenda for ABC8 (2007) ABA General Meeting Chairs: President and Secretary

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  1. Agenda for ABC8 (2007) ABA General Meeting Chairs: President and Secretary Explanation of ABA and appreciation to Thai hosts 2) President’s report and election of new board 3) Self-introductions of ABA Board Members 4) Secretary’s report and appeal for membership 5) ABC9 conference (3-7 Nov 2008) Indonesia 6) Call for commitments to organizing sessions at forthcoming ABC conference, and future ABC meetings 7) Other business

  2. Constitution (at end of the abstract book)The basic objective of the Asian Bioethics Association is to promote scientific research in bioethics in Asia through open and international exchanges of ideas among those working in bioethics in various fields of study and different regions of the world. In order to achieve this end the Association will encourage the following work and projects: (1) to organize and support international conferences in bioethics in Asia; (2) to assist the development and linkage of regional organizations for bioethics; (3) to encourage other academic and educational work or projects to accomplish their goals consistent with the objectives of the Association.

  3. Asian Bioethics Association Fees Membership fees are payable from October of the previous year to the completion of the following calendar year (e.g. at the time of renewal to EJAIB, the official journal of ABA).A three tier system exists for annual fees: a) Regular price (US$50 Euro 50 Yen 5000). This includes the EJAIB journal subscription and free associate membership of Eubios Ethics Institute. b) Reduced contribution (the amount is up to the member, and is also suggested for students) This includes the EJAIB journal subscription. c) No fee, because the person is not in a position to pay the fee. This does not include a hard copy of the EJAIB journal, but anyone can apply to Eubios Ethics Institute separately for a hard copy of the Journal, to be considered case by case.

  4. November 2006 elections There was an election between the two candidates nominated for position of Vice-President of ABA from China. Registered current members of ABA could place one vote for either candidate. There were 16 votes for Dr. LEI Ruipeng, and 19 votes for Dr. WANG Yanguang. Therefore Dr. Wang was elected. Next election will be November 2008; nominations from September 2008 for each position. Elections held by email in the case that positions are contested. The ABA discourages lobbying for candidates.

  5. Asian Bioethics Association (ABA) Board of Directors (Nov 2006-Nov 2008) President: Jayapaul Azariah Vice President for China: Yanguang Wang Vice President for India: Abnik Gupta Vice President for Japan: Atsushi Asai Vice President for West Asia: Aamir Jafarey Vice-President for South Asia (East of India, excluding other named regions): Soraj Hongladarom Vice President for Asian Ethnic and Religious Minorities: Alireza Bagheri Vice President for Korea: Un Jong Pak Secretary: Darryl Macer (Thailand/New Zealand) Immediate Past President: Song Sang-yong (Republic of Korea)

  6. Agenda for ABC8 (2007) ABA General Meeting Chairs: President and Secretary Explanation of ABA and appreciation to Thai hosts 2) President’s report and election of new board 3) Self-introductions of ABA Board Members 4) Secretary’s report and appeal for membership 5) ABC9 conference (3-7 Nov 2008) Indonesia 6) Call for commitments to organizing sessions at forthcoming ABC conference, and future ABC meetings 7) Other business

  7. Secretary’s Report of Asian Bioethics Association (22 March, 2007) 1. New website: http://eubios.info/ABA.htm 2. Distribution of 2007 renewal forms. 3. Membership 145 members (of whom 21 have paid something for 2007). 4. ABA continues to operate on an annual loss subsidized by Eubios Ethics Institute. Membership benefits The journal, EJAIB, will continue to be circulated to most members subsidized by Eubios Ethics Institute. Can be downloaded by anyone from website. http://eubios.info/EJAIB.htm ABA membership provides discount for conference registration.

  8. The Ninth Asian Bioethics Conference (ABC7) will be held in Indonesia 3-7 November, 2007 Thanks to our Indonesian hosts!

  9. Agenda for ABC8 (2007) ABA General Meeting Chairs: President and Secretary Explanation of ABA and appreciation to Thai hosts 2) President’s report and election of new board 3) Self-introductions of ABA Board Members 3) Secretary’s report and appeal for membership 5) ABC9 conference (3-7 Nov 2008) Indonesia 6) Call for commitments to organizing sessions at forthcoming ABC conference, and future ABC meetings 7) Other business

  10. Discussion question Should the ABA make position statements? e.g. conference declaration on particular issue?

  11. Country representatives • Indonesia: Amru Hydari Nazif • Philippines: Leonardo de Castro • Sri Lanka: Anoja Fernando • Turkey: Sahin Aksoy • Others?? • Open to more - in countries or regions that are not represented by vice-presidents. • They help to promote ABA membership and goals in their area.

  12. Comments and open discussion

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