Meet the Committee

	Fiona Jane Uden - Honorary President
	Born in Jersey Channel Islands 1960. Educated in Drury Falls School, Hornchurch Essex. Started Ballet at an early age and was accepted at The Martha Graham School of Contemporary Dance in London. Continued to dance with many different dance companies overseas, including Korea, until she met and married Martin Uden (then second secretary in the British Embassy) in 1980. Posted with husband to Bonn, Germany 1986, back to Korea 1994-1997, Ottawa Canada 1997-2001, and San Francisco 2003-2007. Returned to Seoul for a third time in February 2008. During overseas posting has worked with flowers and local interests. Has two sons Thomas and Matthew. Interests include travel, ballet, music, swimming, and reading.
	Helen Bridgman - President
	I grew up in a picture postcard village in Hampshire and met my husband Trevor whilst working for a French chemical company. We have 2 daughters who attend the Seoul Foreign School, and a golden retriever called Sam who loves walking in Namsan Park. We haven't lived in the UK for some 13 years, and have enjoyed previous postings in Paris, Mumbai & Shanghai. BASS was my first port of call, as it is important to me whilst so far away from home to keep in touch with my roots & the British humour of course. I enjoy languages, though I'll admit to having little success in Korean. I have dabbled in various sports, but my favourte forms of exercise include: walking, golfing, dancing & yoga. I am looking forward to our 3rd year here in Seoul & continuing my support of BASS. See you at the next get together!
	Anne Gray - Vice-President & Membership Co-ordinator
	I left England in 1997 and have been on the international circuit since then. Our first assignment was in Poland where we made many lovely international friends and then on to the USA, where we still have a home and good friends. Korea was my first experience of Asia and I am looking forward to visiting as many Asian countries as I can and have all ready met and made friends with many great people.
	Teresa Surdeau - Treasurer

	Alta De Bruin - Treasurer

	Diane Dring - Events

	Kim Glynne - Events

	Ruth Attewell - Welfare Co-ordinator
	I've been living in Korea for just over 5 years and for the past 3 years have helped on the BASS Committee. BASS has a strong reputation for fundraising on behalf of Korean charities. I'm pleased to have this new opportunity to learn more about the many projects we support and hope to share this with members through regular updates in the Newsletter. During my time in Seoul, I've tried many of the social and cultural activities on offer, but my main interests remain exercise and sports, travel, movies and mahjong. I am married to Glen and we have 3 sons; two are in SFS High School and one at art college in Bournemouth, England.
	Maria Mackay, MBE - Korean Liaison
	I was born in Korea. I graduated from the Ewha Womans University and completed an MBA in New Jersey, USA. I have been working for more than 30 years in multi-national companies in roles such as PR and HR Manager. During my MBA course, I visited Korea in my summer vacation and met my husband Gavin who also regularly visited Korea and we eventually married in 1985. We have been living in Korea since then. I have received my MBE in 2009. We have one son, aged 24 years old, who is working in Korea. My interest is watching basketball and listening to rock and roll music.
	Jennifer Onofray - Newsletter Editor