Club Operating Policies for Rotary Year 2026/2027

As our Osaka East Rotary Club celebrates its 70th anniversary next year, we have chosen the following club theme:

"Let's Act, Let's Talk, and Let's Celebrate Osaka East's 70 Years."

This milestone year reflects my own operational philosophy.

* Let's Act… First, I ask for more active participation from each member in club events. This includes fellowship events such as table meetings to get to know each other, and service activities based on that. Rotary, and Osaka East Rotary Club, will do nothing unless members take action themselves. They won't make us aware of anything. I believe that only active participation can truly make us realize what it means to be a Rotarian.

Next year, in particular, I have asked the board members in charge to hold a total of four committee meetings to further revitalize committee activities.

* Let's Talk… By participating in various Osaka East events and activities, you will be able to experience the ideals of Rotary and the prestige of the club that our predecessors have built over many years. I was also taught that "Rotary activities can be expressed in just five words: fellowship, service, diversity, integrity, and leadership."

Please share the meaning of the ideals and traditions you encountered through active participation with your fellow members of Osaka East. Our senior members will readily share their deep-seated Rotary and Osaka East experiences if you ask them.

Let's internalize the Four-Way Test and the ideals of vocational service.

And,

* Let's celebrate Osaka East's 70th anniversary… To celebrate the club's 70th anniversary, a "70th Anniversary Commemorative Event Preparation Special Committee" has already been established.

To ensure the success of the commemorative ceremony on Saturday, June 5th, 2027, we ask for your active participation and preparation over the next year, focusing on this date.

I will do my utmost as president this year so that all members can wholeheartedly celebrate Osaka East's 70th anniversary.

Thank you for your continued support and cooperation.