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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