NCWNP District Council Meeting – 2nd Quarter

Sunday, May 1, 2005  

 

By Kevin Nobuo Nakano, Florin JACL District Delegate

 

Time: 10AM to 4PM

Location: Monterey Chapter-Monterey Buddhist Church

 

Delegate Comments:  The Monterey JACL chapter hosted the second quarter district meeting at the Monterey Buddhist Church .  The Monterey chapter were terrific hosts.  They served breakfast and lunch.  And their church is beautiful!  They also provided the delegates with a bag full of Monterey brochures, trinkets, and a bottle of wine!  At the meeting, we did get into a discussion about the Pacific Citizen.  Some of the delegates of the NCWNP voiced their concern about lack of NCWNP coverage, the type of coverage, and responsiveness to our inquiries/submissions/requests.  Also discussed was the JACL’s policy/stance regarding the use of the word “JAP.”  See notes below. 

 

Meeting Agenda & Notes:

  • Roll Call and Introductions - April Goral, Watsonville-Santa Cruz, Thaya Mune Craig, Placer County

  •  Adoption of the Agenda - Thaya Mune Craig, Placer County

  • Welcome from Monterey Chapter – Jeff Ochida, Co-President

  • Approval of the Minutes – April Goral, Watsonville-Santa Cruz

  • Administrative Reports

    • Governor’s Report - Thaya Mune Craig, Placer County

      • Missing Chapter Rosters from Honolulu , Sac, San Jose , Alameda , etc.

      • Junior Olympics – This event has been officially canceled, but the district is looking for new volunteer leadership to put the event together.  If you are interested in volunteering to organize the event, contact Thaya Mune Craig ThayaJoyce@sbcglobal.net.

      • Golf Tournament – Mon, June 20th, Southern California – Contact Thaya Mune Craig for more information ThayaJoyce@sbcglobal.net. 

      • 2006 – Northern California will Host Golf Tournament – Contact Thaya Mune Craig for more information ThayaJoyce@sbcglobal.net.

      • 2007 NCWNP District Fundraiser Dinner – If you’d like to volunteer for one of the organizing committee, contact Thaya Mune Craig for more information ThayaJoyce@sbcglobal.net.

    • Treasurer’s Report - Fred Okimoto, Marysville – Report provided.  Contact Kevin Nakano for copy of report @ kevin@nakanorealty.com.

  • Youth Report - Megumi Kaminaga, Watsonville-Santa Cruz

  • Old Business

    • 2005 Legacy Fundraiser Dinner Report – Larry Oda, Dinner Chairperson – Report provided.  Contact Kevin Nakano for copy of report @ kevin@nakanorealty.com.

      • Profit = $23,145 ($4k more profit as compared to 2004)

      • Profit due primarily to $5,000 Union Bank of California Sponsorship

      • District donated $500 to Kristi Yamaguchi’s Foundation.  Kristi donated $1,000 to District Dinner Fundraiser.

      • Next District Dinner Fundraiser will be in 2007.  Go back to doing event every other year.

    • National Finance Update – Mark Kobayashi, San Jose – Report provided.  Contact Kevin Nakano for copy of report @ kevin@nakanorealty.com.  

      • 2004 Revenues exceeded Expenses by $49K.

      • As of March 2005, Revenues exceeded Expenses by $50K.

      • Investment Policy Committee (IPC) – Each district has representative on committee.  Chair Ted Tsukahara, Diable Valley Chapter.

        • Guidelines given to develop strategy for Legacy and other funds to become more endowment like.

        • Norm Ridley (Morgan Stanley) re-confirmed as money manager.

      • Membership Trends – Membership numbers are at their lowest point in 40 years. 

      • Membership Demographic Trends based on Study Conducted in Mid 1990s – Only 29% of total membership is under the age of 50 years old.  37% of membership are 71 years and over.

      • Spirit of 76 – Annual Convention Theme.  76th Anniversary for National JACL.  Allows solicitation for sponsors for National JACL programs.

        • Received $10K from Walmart and AT&T. 

        • Directed Donations of $25-30K from JACL National Credit Union.

  • New Business

    • Washington DC Leadership Report - Larry Oda, Monterey and Emily Teruya, Berkeley

      • Orientation of the US legislative process.  Meet with legislators. 

      • 13 spots out of 15 available were filled in 2005. 

      • Cheryl Miles , Florin Delegate, suggested alternate waiting list be compiled in case people fall out and are unable to go so that we use all available spots.

      • Minimum age 20 years old. 

      • Selection process starts in December.  Requires 5 days of vacation time in March/April time frame.  Encourage applicants to think and plan ahead.

    • Pacific Citizen’s Rep Report – Valerie, NCWNP PC Representative; Emily Teruya, Berkeley Chapter

      • Fundraising Campaign - $150 Donations will receive Donor Hall of Fame recognition on PC Website.

      • Donate More Than $100, Receive Free Book.

      • “J.A.P. On Stage / Factor” Article – J.A.P. in the article stands for Jewish American Princess, but the acronym was not explained. 

      • District Delegate Comments regarding PC:

        • Past President of NCWNP chapter (Nisei) quit JACL because of lack of responsiveness from PC with regards to lack of JA content in the newspaper.  He expressed his concerns about the lack of JA articles in the PC.

        • More coverage of NCWNP events and issues since it is the largest of the JACL districts, which means more revenue for the newspaper.

        • Nikkei West – New Asian American newspaper.

        • If an article is submitted to the PC and it is not published, what can one do?  Contact the editor directly was the answer.

        • What is the official relationship of National JACL to the Pacific Citizen?  PC is funded through member dues and the paper brands the JACL name.  If the PC is not responsive to JACL member and district concerns, should it continue to be funded by the National JACL? 

      • Gill Hasakawa – He can be contacted regarding PC regarding reader feedback and concerns.

      • Caroline Aoyagi , Editor of PC – You can also contact editor regarding concerns.  Pacific Citizen Contact Information:

    • Membership - Emily Teruya, Berkeley Chapter

      • Win a Cruise – JACL 2005 Membership Cruise Contest Rules – Any JACL member who gifts or refers a new member to join JACL is automatically entered.  The new member is also entered too.

      • Florins Membership Information from Report

        • Florin ’s current (2005) membership is 5 members more than 2004, but 13 less than 2003. 

      • NCWNP district 2005 membership is 426 less than 2003.

      • Delegate suggested to add demographic information on registration form so that we can know true demographic make up.

  • Cultural

    • “Only the Brave” Feature Film Private Screening - Nelson Nagai, Stockton

      • Saturday, May 7th, ticket $25 each.  Proceeds will go to pre-release film marketing costs.

      • It’s the final cut of the movie, different than the SF screening. 

      • 160 pre-sale tickets sold.  Goal is 500. 

      • It will be shown in Digital and Surround Sound.

      • Call Delta College Box Office for credit card purchase of Pre-sale tickets from 11AM – 6 PM daily: 209-954-5110

      • Tickets will be available at the event if available.

    • Berkeley Symphony -  Manzanar: An American Story - Milo Yoshi no

      • Tuesday, May 10th, 8 PM @ Zellerbach Hall, UC Berkeley

      • 15% discount for JACL Members, call 510-841-2800

      • www.berkeleysymphony.org

    • Lee Institute for Japanese Art - R. Yoshino

  • 2006 Golf for Youth Tournament - Jason Higashi

  • CA JA Community Leadership Council (CJACLC)

    • Nikkei Community Internship Program - Howard Fukuda, Berkeley

  • Civil Rights Committee – April Goral; Emily Teruya, Berkeley Chapter

    • HR 1268 Real ID Act – Directed at immigrants.  Director of Homeland Security is given power to suspend any laws and be exempt from judicial review. 

    • HR1248 – Create National ID Card.

    • Website Resource: www.pfaw.org/pfaw/general/default.aspx?oid=17851

  • Education Committee – Craig (Greg?) Marutani

  • District Webmaster – Position Opening…

  • District Email Group Moderator – Position Opening…

  • Mary Joe Kubota-Arcarese, Co-President San Mateo Chapter

    • Mother was accused of child abuse by teacher.   But, mother claims child has Mongolian spots disease.  Chapter issued letter to San Mateo School District with information about the disease and other types of skin discoloring diseases/infliction.   They may distribute to the Police Departments as well.

    • Contact Mary Joe for more information at maryjoeka@aol.com .

  • Calendar of Events

    • June 11-12 National Board Meeting-San Francisco

    • June 20  National Golf Tournament

    • June 24-26 Youth Conference in Salt Lake City

    • September 9-11 Tri-District Conference in Irvine

  • Youth Meeting at Monterey Buddhist Church

    • 4 Members attended.  2 members were able to take a tour of cannery row.

    • Any interest in attending Youth group best practices workshop

  • Cheryl Miles , Florin Chapter – MAP Program with Matt Kelly, creator of Mavin Foundation

    • May 24th, 530-7 PM

    • County Voter Registration Room, Sacramento – 7000 65th Street , Sacramento

    • Seattle county funded study about multiracial issues.

    • “Invisibles” or mixed ethnicity issues – Federal law allows people to check more than one box for ethnicity.

      • Hate Crimes

      • Health Issues

      • Inter-racial Adoptions

  • Other Issues/Concerns: Emily Teruya, Berkeley Chapter – Use of the word “JAP”

    • She discussed the JACL’s no tolerance policy/stance regarding the use of the word “JAP.” 

    • Should the word “JAP” be used in educational/historical/teaching situations so that people understand the origins of the word and why it’s inappropriate to use?

    •  Some media use the word “JAP” as an abbreviation for “Japanese.”  Should the JACL decide on official alternative abbreviations and push for them in the media, such as the alternate abbreviation “JPN.”

    • Thaya Mune Craig, NCWNP District Governor, will bring this issued to the next district governor meeting and report back.

  • Next District Quarterly Meeting

    • July 31st District Meeting hosted by Eden Township

  • Adjournment

 

Questions regarding the District Meeting notes should be directed to:

Kevin Nobuo Nakano 

District Delegate, Florin JACL

kevin@nakanorealty.com

Work: (916) 628-1044

 

These notes are available at www.FlorinJACL.com. 

 

General NCWNP District Questions - Patty Wada , Regional Director
Northern California Office, 1255 Post Street, #805, San Francisco, CA 94109
(415) 345-1075
jacl-ncwnpro@msn.com

 
 

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