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resident Arezzo has sent us the message of “Unite for Good,” and Governor Kozaki has set his fundamental policy as “Linking to the Future.” Based on these policies, I have established our Club’s fundamental policy: “Have Fun!”.

When I joined this club in its nineteenth year, there was still enthusiasm of establishment remained among the members. They provided passionate guidance on the Club’s principles and customary practices at every opportunity. The first lesson, or rather the expectation, was, —as unreasonable as it sounds— to keep quiet and participate in every possible activity for three years. Although everyone advocated for equality, an undeniable hierarchy existed. There were many factors that made me feel the irrationality, contradictions, and often the childishness of the “old folks”. It took me quite a while to get used to it. However, despite the occasional outburst, it was an energetic and engaging time filled with various thought-provoking ideas.

After fifty-some years since the establishment, I sincerely hope to maintain the heat of the initial enthusiasm and not let it become a thing of the past, but rather to link it to the “Good” by reaffirming the principles and customary practices we have cultivated.

In two years, the District Governor will finally be selected from our club. This year marks the beginning of the two-year preparation period, which will test our Club’s abilities.
In order to make the Club more satisfying and fun this year, I have established the following management policy:

1. Review all projects and establish new ones within our territory.
2. Strengthen the social gatherings by improving events such as “fireside meetings”, which are our tradition.
3. Considering female member participation in perspective, execute periodic and cross cutting reinforcement activities among committees.

I humbly ask for the cooperation of all members to “unite for good” and make our fascinating Club a place where we can “have more fun” and “link it to the future”.