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Chubu News

Greater Nagoya Initiative/ACCJ Chubu chapter Pre-Walkathon Welcome Reception

2009-05-23: The Pre-Walkathon Reception took place in Toyota Techno Museum, the day before the Walkathon. Mr. James Zumwalt, charge d'affaires, American embassy Tokyo, board members from The American Chamber of Commerce in Japan, and Greater Nagoya's Business leaders attended the reception, shared the time, and exchanged information.

(from left) ACCJ Chubu Business Program Committee Vice Chair Mr. Mike Wright (United Technologies Pratt and Whitney), ACCJ Chubu Business Program Committee Chair Mr. Steve Brown (Zergsoft), and ACCJ President Mr. Tom Whitson (KPMG FAS), GNI Chairman Mr. Mike Shibata (NGK Insulators), and ACCJ Chubu Membership Relation Committee Chair Mr. Michel Weenick (PAE).

Nagoya Castle Tour: Board of Governors.

Charity Challenge Special and Walkathon Kick-off Party

2009-04-16: The Walkathon Kick-Off Party brought together the sponsors, organizers, Nagoya International School students and other great supporters of the 2009 Walkathon with the Walkathon Charities for a fun party. The annual T-Shirt design competition was presented by Nagoya International School for the 2009 Walkathon T-Shirt, and we started off our 2009 Walkathon Campaign in style!! A perfect opportunity to network, learn about CSR through the Walkathon and start making a difference in 2009!

Mud Wrestling with Doug Jackson

2009-04-08: After starting out with a New Member Orientation Session and heeding the IBC Committee Chair's advice asking small children and people with pacemakers to stay far away, we moved quickly into the main event - Mud Wrestling with Doug Jackson. Although Mr. Jackson, the chair of the Tokyo Independent Business Committee and former ACCJ Communications Director, came prepared to get down and dirty, his presentation was completed without any injuries of any kind or participants getting covered in mud. Mr. Jackson did however, get into the ring and show us how to communicate about our companies like pros and why it matters now more than ever. Along with a few body slams, Mr. Jackson enlightened us to the intricacies of writing and editing copy for print and online communications in order to provide a consistent, positive and correct image of ones company.

Hanami Party

2009-04-03: The Living in Chubu Committee organized a wonderful Hanami Party in Tsurumai Park. The turnout was a mix of the regular faces as well as few new ones. We look forward to expanding this event to make it bigger and better for years to come!

(from left) United Technologies Pratt and Whitney's Mr. Trevor Ngo, Mr. Paul Boordic, Mr. Dennis Lischak, ACCJ Chubu Living in Chubu Committee Co-Chair Mr. Will Keating (Interlink), and ACCJ Chubu Independent Committee Co-Chair Mr. Chris Oostyen (H&R Consultants).

A Fireside Chat with Mr. Scott Reid, a BIG-WIG at Oak Lawn Marketing

2009-03-11: The Chubu Independent Business Committee brought together a great group of local business people to glean wisdom and inspiration from Mr. Scott Ried, Managing Director, Brand and Sales Operations of Oak Lawn Marketing. Mr. Reid, who is also the head of the local Tokai Japan Canada Society, brought along a sizable contingency of Canadians to the meeting. Scott's presentation focused on the things that every small business owner needs to learn if they want to take their business big. He also provided a great amount of information related to Oak Lawn Marketing and the strategies and policies that have helped it become such a successful company.

Cross Cultural Education Options

2009-02-28: The Living in Chubu Committee organized and sponsored a event in February aimed at international families in Nagoya faced with educational choices for their children. The Keynote address was delivered by Dr. Robert Risch of Nagoya International School, who presented a superb and global perspective on international education and then focused on TCK (Third Culture Kid) and the special challenges and opportunities they face. Dr. Robert Risch then joined other panelists: George Pruitt, Headmaster of Nagoya International Junior and High School, Stephen Geisler of Kakuozan International Preschool and Gloria Nakane, a long term resident of Nagoya whose children have now grown up.

(from left) ACCJ Chubu Living in Chubu Co-chair Mr. Lowell Sheppard, Ms. Gloria Nakane, Mr. Stephen Geisler, Mr. George Pruitt and Dr. Robert Risch.

IBC Local Talent Series, Episode 1: Steve Edwards

2009-02-12: The IBC Committee held its first event of the year and also the first presentation in our Showcasing Local Talent Series on Thursday, February 12 at Shooters Bar & Grill. Nagoya's new business entrepreneur and newest member of the ACCJ Chubu Chapter, Steve Edwards, with his many years of experience in the U.S. working with video and movie production, provided everyone who attended the event with a detailed overview of the video production craft and the tools and skills which are used to provide quality video and picture productions. Steve also is a professional in voiceover productions and photography.

Shinnenkai

2009-01-23: The ACCJ Chubu Chapter celebrated the arrival of 2009 with a great event on January 23 at The Tower Restaurant in the Nagoya TV Tower. Over 110 people were in attendance including the acting Ambassador, Mr. James Zumwalt and Thomas Whitson, ACCJ 2009 President. After the traditional cracking of the sake barrel and the kampai by the Chairman of Brother industries Ltd., Mr. Yoshihiro Yasui, members and guests enjoyed the atmosphere, food and drinks of the restaurant on the park. The nijikai was held at Platinum.

(from left) ACCJ President Mr. Thomas Whitson, Brother Industries Chairman Mr. Yoshihiro Yasui, U.S. Embassy Charge d'Affaires Mr. James Zumwalt, U.S. Consulate Nagoya Principal Officer Mr. Max Kwak, and ACCJ Vice President Chubu Mr. Chris Zarodkiewicz.

Champagne Ball

2008-11-21: This year's 3rd annual Champagne Ball and Awards dinner was bigger and better than the last with almost 350 members of the ACCJ and the Tokai Japan Canadian Society in attendance. With two bands, including a 20-piece big band, playing all the favorites from the 20s and 30s and the incredible service of the Hilton Nagoya, the reviews of the event were very positive. The evening kicked off with a short speech and Kompai from Max Kwak, U.S. Consul from the American Consulate Nagoya, and Allan Edwards, Canadian Consul in Nagoya. Awards were given out to members of both groups and the people's choice award was won by Joan Stewart. Michel Weenick was honored with a plaque for his 8 years of service as ACCJ Vice President, as he will be finishing his term at the end of December.

Leader of the Year: Michel Weenick was honored with a plaque for his 8 years of service as ACCJ Vice President.

Volunteer of the Year: The Boeing Corporation.

(from left) Nagoya International School Headmaster Mr. Robert Risch, Inoac USA's Mr. Carl Malz, ACCJ Vice President Chubu Mr. Chris Zarodkiewicz, and Japan Service Dog Association's Ms. Tomoko Takayanagi.

Steve Burson receives the ACCJ Leader of the Year Award.

1st Annual Golf Tournament

2008-11-09: The ACCJ Chubu Chapter held its 1st Annual Golf Tournament on Sunday, November 9, at the Midorigaoka Country Club in Nagoya, Aichi. Prizes were awarded and a great day of golf was followed by an onsen and dinner in the country club restaurant.

We had a great group of sponsors and participants, not only from the ACCJ, but also from other organizations within the community and other areas of Japan. A special thank you to Hisa Kato for making the reservations and allowing us to use his membership at Midorigaoka Country Club. We would also like to give our appreciation to Midorigaoka Country Club for its hospitality and support in hosting this event. We are confident that this tournament will grow over the years to become one of the ACCJ Chubu's premier events and will provide a venue for building friendships, business contacts and a showcase for our sponsors.

Walkathon

2008-05-18: 2008 brought this international festival to its 17th year maintaining itself as the largest international charity event in Chubu. More importantly, it brought together nearly two thousand members of the international and Japanese communities to support the vital work being conducted by local NPOs and charitable organizations. This year's Walkathon raised over 8 million yen in donations that will be given to local charities throughout the area. Live music, great food and a grassroots network of volunteers led by the ACCJ and the Nagoya International School made this annual event another success. Look for next year's event to be held in Tsurumai park on May 24. For more information please go to http://www.nagoyawalkathon.com.

Opening remarks by Deputy Mayor, Nagoya City, Mr. Yoshio Inden. (on the back from left) Boeing Japan Regional Manager Mr. Mark Beaumont, President of Oak Lawn Marketing Mr. Harry Hill, President of Kondo Sanko K.K. Mr. Seisho Kondo, #1 Walkathon tickets seller Mr. Tsutomu Adachi.

Walk check point with Boeing Volunteer team.