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The Tenth Anniversary of the Japanese Chapter of the International System Dynamics Society October 21, 2000 at Ichigaya Campus of Chuo University, Tokyo
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October 18, 2000
As the current president of the System Dynamics Society I would like to
congratulate the Japanese Chapter on its 10th anniversary. On this occasion,
I would also like to personally thank all those who have contributed to
the foundation and the further advancement of the Japanese chapter of the
System Dynamics Society. As we may observe in retrospect, Dr. Shimada's
early initiative has spawned the foundation of many other chapters throughout
the world, which has in turn significantly advanced the growth of our field.
I know that the Japanese chapter has always been very active in disseminating
System Dynamics knowledge in Japan. Over the years many meetings have been
held in which System Dynamics topics have been presented and discussed.
The frequency of meetings and the variety of topics is impressive, to say
the least. I think the Japanese chapter is one of the most active of all
the chapters in our field. As a result you have also been very successful
in recruiting new members for the Society in Japan.
I am proud and grateful to have such a chapter in the System Dynamics Society.
I think your chapter may well serve as an example to all of our other chapters,
as I am sure it has already done in the past. I wish you all the best in
your future efforts to further promote the field of System Dynamics in
Japan.
Please convey my congratulations to the other members of the Japanese chapter
and I wish you all a happy celebration at the social meeting on October
21st.
Sincerely,
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From Executive Director Roberta Spencer
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October 17, 2000
On behalf of the International System Dynamics Society, I would like to
take this opportunity to congratulate the Japanese Chapter of the International
System Dynamics Society on the occasion of its tenth anniversary. Dr. Shimada's
work in establishing the chapter was key to building a solid foundation
in the field of system dynamics, not only in Japan but in the Society and
the world.
The Japanese Chapter, working with the Society, nurtures the critical infrastructure
that supports a strong future in the field of system dynamics. The Japanese
Chapter is helping to build a larger and more enduring system dynamics
community.
The membership directory for the International System Dynamics Society
dated June 15, 1990 lists sixteen members from Japan. The Society membership
from Japan in the year 2000 records thirty-four members. Membership from
Japan has more than doubled in ten years. That is incredible growth and
the Society is very proud to have such an active and growing chapter in
Japan.
Please accept our congratulations and our hopes that system dynamics in
Japan, with the support and enthusiasm of your chapter, will continue to
enjoy sustainable growth.
Sincerely,
International
System Dynamics Society
Roberta L. Spencer
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