An Introduction to the Activities of JCI Osaka (Japan)
• History: -formed in 5th century-first capital of Japan-trade and commercial center
• Population: 2,600,000
• Municipalization: 1889
• City mayor: Junichi Seki
About the City of Osaka, Japan
About JCI Osaka
• Established : March 25, 1950• Members (2006): 801 • 2006 President: Tadashi Hano• Officers: 23• Organization: 5 Departments, 1 Special
Committee, 11 Commission• Slogan: “Realization! Proud City, Osaka, do
not give up, do not compromise, have courage.”
Projects
A. International Exchange Project
2006 Kids Summit
B. Friendship with Sister Local Organizations Project
Luncheon with Sister Local Organizations during JCI Asia Pacific Conference
C. Membership Expansion Project
Membership growth project 2006
2006 Kids Summit1. Purpose of the project To let children know the importance of respect for others based
on the JCI philosophy “That the brotherhood of man transcends the sovereignty of nations.”
2. Date and Place July 28 (Fri.) – 30 (Sun.), 2006
Beas River Lodge Camp Site, Hong Kong
3. Participants 30 Children (from 10 to 12 years old)
30 JCI members (Osaka:10, Hong Kong:10, Taipei:10)
4. Program Discovering the importance understanding and consideration
for others and discovering each country’s culture.
2006 Kids Summit
2006 Kids Summit
Luncheon with Sister Local Organizations at JCI Conference
1. Purpose of the project
Build friendship and exchange information with JCI Osaka’s twin Local Organizations: JCI Victoria and JCI Taipei.
2. Date and Place During JCI Asia Pacific Conference May 27, 20063. Participants JCI Osaka Officers ( Executive Board Members ) JCI Taipei Officers JCI Victoria Officers4. Program Speech by Local Presidents Introduce Members Foster closer relationships Project Introduction
Luncheon with Sister Local Organizationsat JCI Asia & Pacific Conference
Membership Expansion Project
1. Target ages : 25-38 years old
2. Entry Date: 1st of April
3. 2006 Entries: 150
4. Training a. Leadership Training b. New members Seminar c. Training on the correct attitude as a member or leader
within JCI d. Volunteer experience “Seishigakuin” Project: Learning the spirit to serve others by spending time in recreation with handicapped children.
Membership Expansion
JCI Osaka’s International, Community, and membership growth programs contribute to their success and have help them become the largest JCI Local Organization in 2006. Thank You
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