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This is my last message to all of you as Chair of the Board of Directors of the U.S.-Japan Council.  As I step down on December 31 of this year, I am very pleased about the solid footing the Council is on today and how we were able to welcome two excellent Co-Chairs: Kathy Matsui and Susan Morita. Along with a proven CEO in Suzanne Basalla, a very capable Board of Directors and the ongoing hard work and support of the Council\u2019s staff, members and sponsors, <\/strong>the Council is positioned to continue realizing its mission and remain relevant for many years to come.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is often said that great leaders leave an organization better than when they inherited it. The Council is in a better place and it is because of the strong imprint and leadership of our founders – the Senator and Irene. To me, great leaders create a dynamic for excellence even in their absence. It was my honor to contribute in maintaining that dynamic.   It is now your turn to keep our strong momentum going.  I will find new ways to contribute to the Council\u2019s mission while I hope that many of you will step up to lead the Council, our community and our two nations in the right direction.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thank you for allowing me to be of service.   <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best regards, 
Paul Yonamine
Chair, USJC<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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