ACCO-AmChamColleague-August2012

AmCham Okinawa Colleague – August 2012

A very busy month for a very busy American Chamber of Commerce in Okinawa, with a variety of events and activities

involving our members.Our first-ever Independence Day Summer

Barbeque was a success; we had close to 100 members, guests and family members joining the festivities at Kadena Marina. For 2013, it’s going to be an even bigger and better event. As a Chamber, we joined in saying farewell to U.S. Consul General and Mrs. Raymond F. Greene. The event hosted by the U.S. Consul General was well attended by our members.

Army Colonel Lance Koenig, Commander of the 10th Regional Support Group and a strong ACCO supporter and activities participant, turned over the reins last week with a Change of Command Ceremony at Torii Station. We welcome the incoming Commander, Colonel Sheila A. Bryant, and look forward to her being involved in our chamber activities. Summer’s a tough time for our supporters, as we also bid farewell to Air Force Colonel Roftiel Constantine, Commander of the 18th Mission Support Group. We’ve already extended the hand of friendship to his replacement, Colonel Jeffrey R. Ullman.

Another fun event that found Vice President Lemont Whiteside and I donning cook’s whites and caps was a Spam Cook-off involving top hotel chefs from Okinawa. Sounds strange? It was all part of the 75th anniversary of the Spam family of products, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the American Consulate Naha hosted the demonstrations and cook-off. It’s safe to say that all chefs on Okinawa can relax; their jobs are safe.

See you all soon and thank you for your support.

7月も在沖米国商工会議所（ACCO）は、イベントや活動と忙しい月になりました。

7月7日（土）、嘉手納マリーナにて開催された米国独立記念サマーバーベキューは、約100名のACCO会員、ゲスト、家族が出席し、盛会裏に終了しました。来年度の同イベントは、規模も大きく、より楽しいものになることを約束します。

6月27日（水）、在沖米国総領事館　レイモンド・F・グリーン総領事主催のレセプションが開催され、ACCO役員・理事、元会頭が出席しました。

7月24日（金）、トリイビーチにて在沖米陸軍第十地域支援群司令官交代式が開催され、ランス・R・コーニッグ大佐よりシーラ・A・ブライアント大佐へ指揮権が譲渡されました。コーニッグ大佐のACCOへいただきました多大なご支援に心よりお礼申し上げます。ブライアント大佐の着任を心より歓迎いたします。また、ブライアント大佐と密接な関係を築けることを期待いたします。

7月19日（木）、在沖米空軍第十八任務支援群交代式が開催され、ラフティール・コンスタンティーン大佐より、ジェフリー・ウルマン大佐へ指揮権が譲渡されました。コンスタンティーン大佐のACCOへいただきました多大なご支援に心よりお礼申し上げます。ウルマン大佐の着任を心より歓迎いたします。また、ウルマン大佐と密接な関係を築けることを期待いたします。

7月6日（金）、アメリカ農産物貿易事務所（ATO）の「V5」米国産野菜キャンペーンとホーメル社のSPAM®製品発売75周年記念の米国産野菜とSPAM®製品を使ったランチレセプションが在沖米国総領事館　総領事公邸にて開催されました。

またお会いしましょう。皆様の日頃のご支援に心よりお礼申し上げます。

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August 2012President’s First WordMr. Tony Sakuda, President会頭佐久田　トニー

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The American Chamber of Commerce in Okinawa

2012 Officers

PresidentTony SakudaOkinawa Tourist Service

Vice PresidentLemont WhitesideAmerican Engineering Corp.

Vice PresidentJustin Wentworth IVLloyd & Heinz, Ltd.

SecretaryMickey WeissertKDDI Okinawa Co., Ltd.

TreasurerRichard BoudreaultAmerican Engineering Corp.

2012 Board of Governors

James Pogue, Immediate Past PresidentFareast Service Company

Walt ChristiansenUnited Seamen’s Service

Hawari HabrawiPhoenix Corporation

Nobukatsu MiyaguniNoBu

Jarrett Ota Individual Member

Bien PanganibanRyukyu Classical Academy

Ray PayneEastern Star Corporation

Joseph C. ThompsonJ.C. Thompson Corporation

Sayaka ToyokawaInterlink Okinawa Ltd.

Past Presidents

Justin Wentworth III - ‘85, ‘88, ‘89Lloyd & Heinz, Ltd.

Gilbert Hoffman - ‘88, ‘94, ‘95Sunabe Corporation

Joseph Thompson - ‘96, ‘97, ‘05, ‘06, ‘07J.C. Thompson Corporation Michael Oshiro - ‘98, ‘99Ameku Enterprise, Ltd.

Michael Kelly - ‘01, ‘02Aladdin Trading Co.

Walt Christiansen - ‘03, ‘04United Seamen’s Service

William Kelly - ‘08, ‘09Trans World Assurance Company

Colleague Editorial Staff Editor Mickey Weissert Layout Mickey Weissert Translations Megumi Shinjo

The AmCham Colleague is published by the American Chamber of Commerce Okinawa (ACCO Okinawa), a member of the Chamber of Commerce of the United States.

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Committees

Protocol CommitteeCommittee Chair: Prof. Bien Panganiban

Membership CommitteeCommittee Chair: Justin Wentworth IV

Trade & Labor Committee / OJACCCommittee Chair: Joseph C. ThompsonVice Committee Chair: Munenori Gushiken

Financial & Tax CommitteeCommittee Chair: Richard Boudreault

Special Events CommitteeCommittee Chair: Walt ChristiansenVice Committee Chair: Rose Liggayu-Raymundo

Programs CommitteeCommittee Chair: Sayaka ToyokayaAdvisor: James Pogue

APCAC LiaisonCommittee Chair: Ray Payne

Military Liaison CommitteeCommittee Chair: Lemont WhitesideVice Committee Chair: Art Arao

Constitution By-LawsCommittee Chair: Jusin Wentworth IV

Public Relations / CommunityRelations Committee

Committee Chair: Jarrett OtaVice Committee Chair: Dr. Scott Goldberg

Local Liaison CommitteeCommittee Chair: Sayaka ToyokawaVice Committee Chair: Nobukatsu Miyaguni

Information Technology CommitteeCommittee Chair: -Advisor: Mickey Weissert

Nominating CommitteeCommittee Chair: Hawari Habrawi

Tourism & Hospitality CommitteeCommittee Co-Chair: Dennis TortonaCommittee Co-Chair: Carl BastianCommittee Vice-Chair: Cindy Kawaguchi

Education CommitteeCommittee Chair: Mike Holland

Paul Candlandポール･キャンドランド

President, The Walt Disney Company (Japan) Ltd.ウォルト･ディズニー・ジャパン株式会社代表取締役社長

August 2012 Guest Speaker

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米国ワシントンD.C.生まれ。米国ブリガム･ヤング大学を卒業後、ペンシルバニア州立大学大学院でMBAを取得。日本ペプシコーラ社の代表を経て、1998年にディズニーストア・ジャパン（株）の代表取締役・総支配人を務め、最高責任者として全国約80店舗を統括し、ディズニーブランドの浸透・強化に貢献した。2002年4月、テレビ事業部門のウォルト・ディズニー・テレビジョン・インターナショナルジャパンのマネージングディレクターに就任。日本初のディズニー専門チャンネル「ディズニー・チャンネル」と「トゥーン・ディズニー」を立ち上げ、「ロスト」「デスパレートな妻たち」など、海外テレビドラマシリーズを大ヒットに導くなど、最高責任者としてディズニーにおけるメディア事業を牽引。2007年6月、ウォルト・ディズニー・ジャパン（株）の代表取締役社長に就任。2009年4月より、ブロードキャスト・サテライト・ディズニー（株）の取締役を兼務。

1958年 12月4日、米国ワシントンD.C.生まれ1983年米国ブリガム･ヤング大学(財務専攻)卒業1985年米国ペンシルバニア州立大学大学院でMBA(経営学修士号)取得1987年4月米ペプシコーラ･カンパニー入社1994年11月沖縄ペプシコーラ社の社長に就任1998年4月日本ペプシコーラ社の代表に就任1998年11月ディズニーストア・ジャパン株式会社の代表取締役・総支配人に着任。2002年4月テレビ事業部門のウォルト・ディズニー・テレビジョン・インターナショナルジャパンのマネージングディレクターに就任。2007年6月ウォルト・ディズニー・ジャパン株式会社の代表取締役社長に就任。

Paul Candland was born December 4, 1958 in Washington, D.C.After graduating from Brigham Young University with a bachelor’s degree in

finance, he earned an MBA at Pennsylvania State University Graduate School.After serving as representative for Pepsi-Cola Japan, he joined Disney as

representative director and general manager of Disney Store Japan, in which capacity he oversaw operations at some 80 Disney Stores throughout Japan, thereby contributing greatly to penetration into the market and the strengthening of the Disney brand in Japan.

In April 2002, he became managing director of Walt Disney Television International (Japan), the television programming unit of Walt Disney Japan, where he was responsible for launching both the Disney Channel and Toon Disney in Japan. He has also been instrumental in shaping the direction of Disney’s media business in Japan through the introduction of major hit drama series from overseas such as Lost and Desperate Housewives.

In June 2007, he was appointed president of The Walt Disney Company (Japan).He has concurrently served on the Board of Directors for the Broadcast Satellite

Disney Co., Ltd. since April 2009.

Biographical Outline

December 4, 1958 Born in Washington D.C.1983 Graduated from Brigham Young University with a bachelor’s degree in finance1985 Graduated from the Pennsylvania State University Graduate School with an MBAApril, 1987 Joined the PepsiCo, Inc.November, 1994 Named president of Okinawa Pepsi-ColaApril, 1998 Named representative of Pepsi-Cola JapanNovember, 1998 Named representative director and general manager of Disney Store Japan, overseeing operations at some 80 Disney Stores throughout JapanApril, 2002 Named managing director of Walt Disney Television International (Japan)June, 2007 Named president of The Walt Disney Company (Japan)

ACCO Member Hazuki Oshiro from Louvre Hoikuen, ACCO Member and Education Committee Chair Mike Holland from English Teachers in Okinawa & I ♥ Okinawa, and ACCO Member Michael Martin with the children and teachers from Louvre Hoikuen. ルーブル保育園　大城　葉月ACCO会員、イングリッシュ　ティーチャーズ　オキナワ　マイク・ホーランドACCO教育委員会委員長、マイケル・マーティンACCO会員とルーブル保育園の児童、先生方

On Friday July 13th the ACCO Education Committee and the US Consulate had its second English book reading at the American Corners at the Urasoe Library. This month’s school was Louvre preschool. If your school is interested in an English book reading, please contact the ACCO or US Consulate office.

月13日（金）、ACCO教育委員会は、在沖米国総領事館主催、浦添市図書館アメリカ情報コーナーにて開催された第2回目の英語本の読み聞かせに参加しました。今回は、ルーブル保育園の児童が参加しました。英語本の読み聞かせに興味のある学校はACCOまたは、在沖米国総領事館へご連絡ください。

Urasoe Library American Corners Book Reading


Mr. Charles “Chip” Steitz

Chip arrived on island 13 years ago volunteering 1600 hours at the Office of Public Affairs on Kadena Air Base. Worked as a public affairs specialist for six years with the U.S. Air Force. Worked four years for the Department of Defense Dependents Schools and over three year for the U.S. Army, 10th Regional Support Group, Torii Station as a public affairs officer. He joined ACCO the first time in 2000/2001, volunteering to produce the newsletter. Special Olympics is his passion … All of his volunteer time is devoted to helping celebrate the successes and achievements of special needs athletes and artists here on Okinawa and throughout Japan. This year he also coordinated the first 24 Hour Jog-A-Thon for

the Gary Sinise Foundation, Building Homes for America’s Bravest. To date he helped to raise over $30,000. Chip truly enjoys working and living on Okinawa. He is hoping to build upon his successes with the Army, Special Olympics and the Gary Sinise Foundation. Motto: The only place you find fair is in the dictionary.

Member ProfileMr. Walt Christiansen, Governor, American Chamber of Commerce in Okinawa

Walt Christiansen is the Senior Director for the United Seamen’s Service in Asia, responsible for the agency’s operations in Okinawa, Japan, Korea and Guam. The United Seamen’s Service Seamen’s Clubs serve both the merchant maritime and military communities. A retired U.S. Army Sergeant Major, he’s served ACCO in the past as a committee chairman, governor and two terms as president. He is also a member of the American Chamber of Commerce Japan and American Chamber of Commerce Korea, and serves on the Board of Governors Busan International Foreign School and Board of Directors Okinawa International School.

Member Profile

On Saturday July 14th, Mike Holland, Michael Martin, & Hazuki Oshiro helped teach English to 12 junior high school students at the American Corners in Nago Library. These students are going to Hawaii this summer for a few weeks and wanted to hone their English skills. This special English class was organized by the U.S. Consulate, the Nago Board of Education, and the ACCO Education Committee.

7月14日（土）、マイク・ホーランドACCO教育委員会委員長、マイケル・マーティンACCO会員、ルーブル保育園　大城　葉月ACCO会員は、名護市図書館アメリカ情報コーナーにて、12名の名護中学校生徒に英語指導をしました。生徒たちは夏休みに数週間、ハワイに行くことになっており、英語力に磨きをかけました。この特別英語授業は、在沖米国総領事館、名護市教育委員会、ACCO教育委員会の共催で開催されました。

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From Left, Back Row: Mr. Ryoko Horikawa from Nago City Kube Junior High School, Mr. Hisahiro Toguchi from Nago Board of Education, ACCO Member and Education Committee Chair Mike Holland from English Teachers in Okinawa & I ♥ Okinawa, ACCO Members Hazuki Oshiro from Louvre Hoikuen, and ACCO Member Michael Martin with students from Nago Junior High School. 写真後列左より　名護市立久辺中学校　堀川　涼子様、名護市教育委員会　学校教育課　学習指導係　指導主事　渡具知　久浩様、イングリッシュ　ティーチャーズ　オキナワ　マイク・ホーランドACCO教育委員会委員長、ルーブル保育園　大城　葉月ACCO会員、マイケル・マーティンACCO会員、名護中学校生徒

ACCO Education Committee Special English Class

ACCO Independence Day Celebration Summer Barbeque

Saturday, 7 July 2012, Kadena Marina


Mr. Jesper Bach Larsen, General Manager, DoubleTree by Hilton Naha

Jesper has been with Hilton Worldwide for 12 years. Prior to his current assignment as General Manager of DoubleTree by Hilton Naha, he was the Director of Operations at Hilton Tokyo. Jesper has also spent five years in China and originally started his career at Hilton Worldwide in his native country Denmark. DoubleTree by Hilton Naha is located adjacent to Asahibashi Station on the monorail, and is situated at the heart of Naha. The hotel features 227 rooms and also has an all-day dining restaurant, The Riverside Café and Dining, which serves buffet for breakfast and lunch, and an A la carte selection for dinner featuring the finest in both local and international cuisine.

• All U.S. citizens who want to vote in the 2012 election need to go to www.FVAP.gov to complete and submit a new Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) if they haven’t yet done so this calendar year.• Everyone should request electronic delivery of his/her ballot and include an email address on his/her application.• Almost all adult U.S. citizens overseas can vote in 2012, even if they have never lived in the U.S. or have been away from the U.S. for a long time.

New Member Profile

What does The American Chamber of Commerce in Okinawa (ACCO) do?* We are here to help you promote your business in Okinawa* Meet leaders of the Okinawan & American business community: From company presidents to American & Japanese military leaders.* Networking is easy within the ACCO* Make important contacts with the Okinawan & US government. Many are strongly involved in the ACCO.* Attend events held by Okinawan & American government agencies as an ACCO representative.* Support business with the US Military* Support Japanese companies that would like to import or export * Our members are involved in the following business industries:

在沖米国商工会議所活動内容* 沖縄での事業を促進します。

* 企業代表者、軍など沖縄、米国の実業界のリーダーに対面することができます。

* 在沖米国商工会議所内では人脈作りがしやすい。

* 在沖米国商工会議所に積極的に参加する沖縄、米国政府職員との接点を作ることができます。

* 在沖米国商工会議所代表として沖縄、米国政府機関が主催する行事へ参加できます。

* 米軍との取引を支援します。

* 輸出入を行う日本企業を支援します。

* 在沖米国商工会議所会員は、以下の事業に携わっています。

AutomobilesConstructionEducationFood & BeverageHotels, Import/ExportInsuranceInformation TechnologyLogistics Support/MovingLuxury GoodsReal EstateRestaurantsTemp StaffTravel Industryetc., etc,

自動車

建設

教育

食品飲料

ホテル、輸出入

保険

情報技術

物流のサポート

高級ブランド品

不動産

レストラン

人材派遣

旅行産業

など

The ACCO’s vision and themes for 2012

1. Promote Okinawa’s Internationalization and Multiculturalization2. Voice our support for the U.S. Forces in Okinawa3. Support and promote Information Technology (IT) initiatives for Okinawa4. Focus on attracting new ACCO members5. Strengthen the English language programs in Okinawa and promote it as the English prefecture6. Promote Okinawa’s Tourism and Hospitality industries to the world.7. Provide events for members to network with potential customers and suppliers

2012年度のテーマ

1 • 沖縄県の国際化と多文化化を促進する。

2 • 在沖米軍を支援する。

3 • 沖縄県の情報技術（IT）イニシアティブを支援、促進する。

4 • 会員拡大に焦点を合わせる。

5 • 沖縄県の英語力向上への取り組み、英語立県として促進する。

6 • 沖縄の観光とホスピタリティ業界を促進する。

7 • 会員向けにポテンシャルカスタマー（顧客候補）とのネットワークイベントを提供する。


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