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Mr. Tony Sakuda, President
It is a dynamic week for the American Chamber of Commerce Okinawa and the American Chamber of Commerce Japan as we enter March: The Asia-Pacic Council of American Chambers is conducting its business in Tokyo., and were on the ground oor of the two-day event. For ACCO, its signicant that we have a large delegation at the APCAC Asia Business Summit; it demonstrates our members commitment to enhancing our chambers commitment to growing our businesses. Its the rst time in 28 years that ACCJ has hosted the twice-yearly APCAC events. I am pleased to have APCAC Chairman Ray Payne leading our delegation, with our ACCO sharing the costs of participation with members. Actually, its been a fantastic month for ACCO and your president. Ive just had the honor of attending the rst ever Secretarys Global Business Conference sponsored by the State Department in Washington. For two days, I had opportunities to meet with American Chambers members and international business leaders from more than 175 countries with over 200 participants, and the chance to hear both Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton describe the vision for Economic Statecraft and Jobs Diplomacy, and from Deputy Secretary of State Thomas Nides and U.S. Trade Representative Ron Kirk, as well as from Thomas Donohue, President and CEO of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. To cap it off, I had an opportunity to meeting the Vice President of the United States, Joseph Biden. APCAC represents some 50,000 business executives from 27 chambers of commerce active across the Asia-Pacic region. A total of 21 countries are involved. So, exactly what is this APCAC, and why is it important to our Chamber? The objective is to bring business and political leaders from throughout Asia and the Pacic basin together for open discussions about topics that matter to all of us. Its also a time and place to renew relationships while making new ones. For Okinawa, it promises to be a time for forging new relationships and friendships that Id expect to benet our members businesses in the months and years ahead. APCAC is no slouch when it comes to bringing top notch leaders as speakers. Were hearing from the U.S. Ambassador to Japan, John Roos, and Deputy Secretary of State Thomas Nides. That provides us critical political insights, while executives from Citigroup, Aac, GE, Nissan, Toys R Us and MetLife lead a star-studded roster of business speakers who will motivate us to seeking and adopting innovative business techniques to expand our businesses. Doing business in China, Japan, Korea and other parts of Asia may be different than in Europe or the U.S., but there are certainly similarities. We can learn from each other, while learning about key issues like the Trans-Pacic Partnership free trade talks, the TPP. Look for this to drive the business and political trains throughout the region over the next couple years. Many chambers already support TPP, and I look forward to having comprehensive discussions within ACCO on this, once our

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members have a more detailed understanding of why its important. This, Id expect, is only the rst of big things to come for ACCO on the Asia-Pacic stage. It involves all of us, and I encourage each ACCO member to step forward and ask How do I become involved? Well be glad to explain. See you all soon and thank you for your support. 312APCAC 2012 ACCOACCJ APCAC2012ACCO ACCO ACCJ2APCAC28 2ACCO 2175 200 APCAC2127 4 5 Continued on Page 4 APCAC

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The American Chamber of Commerce in Okinawa

2012 Ofcers
President
Tony Sakuda Okinawa Tourist Service

Vice President

Lemont Whiteside American Engineering Corp.

Vice President

Justin Wentworth IV Lloyd & Heinz, Ltd.

Secretary

Mickey Weissert KDDI Okinawa Co., Ltd.

Treasurer

Richard Boudreault American Engineering Corp.

2012 Board of Governors

James Pogue, Immediate Past President Fareast Service Company Walt Christiansen United Seamens Service Hawari Habrawi Phoenix Corporation Nobukatsu Miyaguni NoBu Jarrett Ota Individual Member Bien Panganiban Ryukyu Classical Academy Ray Payne Eastern Star Corporation Joseph C. Thompson J.C. Thompson Corporation Sayaka Toyokawa Interlink Okinawa Ltd.

Past Presidents
Justin Wentworth III - 85, 88, 89 Lloyd & Heinz, Ltd. Gilbert Hoffman - 88, 94, 95 Sunabe Corporation Joseph Thompson - 96, 97, 05, 06, 07 J.C. Thompson Corporation Michael Oshiro - 98, 99 Ameku Enterprise, Ltd. Michael Kelly - 01, 02 Aladdin Trading Co. Walt Christiansen - 03, 04 United Seamens Service William Kelly - 08, 09 Trans 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. ACCOkinawa, P.O. Box 235, Okinawa City, Okinawa, Japan 904-8591 Phone (098) 898-5401 Fax (098) 898-5411 Ofce Hours 9am 5pm Mon-Fri
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Commanders Panel
The American Chamber of Commerce in Okinawa

March 2012 Guest Speakers

COLONEL JOHN C. WRIGHT C.

United States Marine Corps Chief of Staff Marine Corps Installations Pacic/ Camp Smedley D. Butler

Committees
Protocol Committee
Committee Chair: Prof. Bien Panganiban

Membership Committee
Committee Chair: Justin Wentworth IV

Trade & Labor Committee / OJACC

Committee Chair: Vice Committee Chair: Joseph C. Thompson Munenori Gushiken

Financial & Tax Committee

Committee Chair: Richard Boudreault

CAPTAIN RICHARD W. WEATHERS W.

United States Navy Commander, Fleet Activities, Okinawa

Special Events Committee

Committee Chair: Walt Christiansen Vice Committee Chair: Rose Liggayu-Raymundo

Programs Committee
Committee Chair: Advisor: Sayaka Toyokaya James Pogue

APCAC Liaison
Committee Chair: Ray Payne

COLONEL LANCE R. KOENIG R.

United States Army Commander 10th Support Group & US Army on Okinawa

Military Liaison Committee

Committee Chair: Vice Committee Chair: Lemont Whiteside Art Arao

Constitution By-Laws
Committee Chair: Jusin Wentworth IV

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Public Relations / Community Relations Committee

Committee Chair: Vice Committee Chair: Jarrett Ota Dr. Scott Goldberg

COLONEL ROFTIEL CONSTANTINE

United States Air Force Commander, 18th Mission Support Group, Kadena Air Base

Local Liaison Committee

Committee Chair: Vice Committee Chair: Sayaka Toyokawa Nobukatsu Miyaguni

Information Technology Committee

Committee Chair: Advisor: Paul Laman Mickey Weissert

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Nominating Committee
Committee Chair: Hawari Habrawi

COLONEL DANIEL J. HAAS J

United States Marine Corps Chief of Staff, III Marine Expeditionary Force

Tourism & Hospitality Committee

Committee Co-Chair: Committee Co-Chair: Committee Vice-Chair: Dennis Tortona Carl Bastian Cindy Kawaguchi

Education Committee
Committee Chair: Mike Holland

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General Membership Meeting

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For our February program, Ambassador Haruhisa Takeuchi, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan in Charge of Okinawan Affairs presented Japan and the World: A View from the Middle East. The American Chamber of Commerce on Okinawa thanks Ambassador Takeuchi for his informative and interesting presentation.

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Ambassador Haruhisa Takeuchi, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan in Charge of Okinawan Affairs and ACCO President Tony Sakuda ACCO

From Left: Mr. Brendon Rew, Senior Vice President, Technology Infrastructure, Citigroup Services Japan, Ltd. and Proprieter of Rize International Restaurant, ACCO President Tony Sakuda, Andrew Maf Sato, Vice President, Technology PMO, Japan Technology, Cititgroup Services Japan Ltd. and Dr. Miko Higa, Special Advisor, The Terrace Hotels Co., Ltd. ACCO

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The 2nd Okinawa First Vendor Showcase

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The 2nd Okinawan First Vendor Showcase was held at the Okinawa Civic Hall in Okinawa City on Friday, 3 February 2012. This event was sponsored by the Okinawan Industry Promotion Public Corporation (OIPPC) and Supported by the American Consulate General Naha, the American Chamber of Commerce in Okinawa and the Chatan, Kadena and Okinawa City Chambers of Commerce. This was the 2nd Vendor Showcase sponsored by the OIPPC. The event was held in coordination with the Air Forces 18th Contracting Squadrons 20th Anniversary Celebration and was attended by Major General Wendy Masiello, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Contracting, Ofce of the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Acquisition, Washington, D.C. The purpose of the Vendor Showcase is to increase sales by Okinawa registered businesses to
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U.S. military purchasing ofces in Okinawa. The major supporter of the OIPPC, to date, has been Kadena Air Bases 18th Contracting Squadron with visitors to the event centered on the buyers from all branches of the services. There were no charges to the vendors - all expenses were paid by the OIPPC. There were 22 vendor booths - including two from the ACCO; Fareast Service Company (FESCO) represented by James Pogue (ACCO Immediate Past President), and J.C.Thompson 9 Corp, represented by J.C. Continued on Page 9
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COLONEL JOHN C. WRIGHT C.

United States Marine Corps Chief of Staff Marine Corps Installations Pacic/Camp Smedley D. Butler

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CAPTAIN RICHARD W. WEATHERS W.

United States Navy Commander, Fleet Activities, Okinawa

Captain Weathers graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1986 where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree. Following initial ight training in Pensacola, Florida, he was assigned to VAW-120 Greyhawks based in Norfolk, Virginia, and designated a Naval Flight Ofcer in May 1988. In September 1988, Captain Weathers reported to VAW-125 Tigertails, where he assumed responsibilities as Corrosion Control Branch Ofcer. He completed a brief deployment onboard the USS INDEPENDENCE (CV62) and served during Operations DESERT SHIELD and DESERT STORM onboard USS SARATOGA (CV-60). Captain Weathers was assigned to the Sixth Fleet Commanders Staff in Gaeta, Italy, in August of 1991 and deployed onboard USS BELKNAP (CG-34). In September of 1993, he reported to VAW-120 as an instructor and completed his tour in February 1996. In March 1996, Captain Weathers reported to the Naval War College in Newport, Rhode Island, where he earned a Masters in Strategic Studies. In July 1997 he reported to the VAW-115 Liberty Bells based in Atsugi, Japan, and deployed onboard USS INDEPENDENCE (CV-62) and USS KITTY HAWK (CV-63). In January 1999, Captain Weathers returned stateside where he completed his Phase II Joint Professional Military Education at the Armed Forces Staff College and was assigned to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff in Washington, DC. He was selected as the J6 Action Ofcer of the Year for 2001 and was a recipient of the Copernicus Award for his work on tactical datalink interoperability. Captain Weathers reported for duty to Atsugi, Japan, as the Executive Ofcer of VAW-115, making multiple deployments onboard USS KITTY HAWK (CV-63) to the Western Pacic, South China Sea and the Persian Gulf during Operation Iraqi Freedom. He assumed command of the squadron in October 2003 and served as LIBERTY ONE until his transfer in January 2005. Captain Weathers returned to the U.S. and was assigned to the Naval Strike and Air Warfare Center as the Command and Control Warfare Department Head, administering both the Electronic Reconnaissance Weapons School and Carrier Airborne Early Warning Weapons School. In April 2008, Captain Weathers was transferred to the Navy Staff in Washington, DC, where he served in the Communications Directorate as Branch Head for Operational and Tactical Command and Control Systems. During this tour he was promoted to Captain and later transferred to the newly formed Information Dominance Directorate (N2/N6). In December 2009, he received orders as Commander, Fleet Activities Okinawa, for a three-year assignment. Captain Weathers decorations include the Legion of Merit, Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Meritorious 6

Service Medal, Navy Air Medal (Strike/Flight) and the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal with Combat V.

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COLONEL LANCE R. KOENIG R.

United States Army Commander, 10th Support Group & US Army on Okinawa

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Colonel Lance R. Koenig was born in Las Vegas, Nevada. He entered the Kentucky National Guard in May 1983 when he attended basic training at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri. He was commissioned as an Armor Ofcer from Western Kentucky University (WKU) ROTC in May 1985. His father retired from the Army as a CW4 after a career in aviation including two tours in Viet Nam. His grandfather retired as a Major from the Army after 26 years including serving in the European Theater of Operations during WWII and then in Korea in 1951. COL Koenigs assignments since entering active duty include Maintenance Platoon Leader with the 511th Military Intelligence Bn, VIIth Corps, Ludwigsburg, Federal Republic of Germany. He deployed to Operation DESERT STORM during this time. After the Quartermaster advanced course then CPT Koenig held several positions in the 82d Airborne Division including Commander, Headquarters and Alpha Company, 407th Forward Support Battalion. He next served two years as a Logistics Ofcer with United States Army Special Operations Command. Following graduation from the Command and General Staff College, he served with the 1st Armored Division as Executive Ofcer, 501st Forward Support Battalion, deploying to Kosovo and then as the 1st Armored Division Deputy G4 in Weisbaden. In July 2002, he transferred to Special Operations Command Europe (SOCEUR) in Stuttgart as a Logistical Plans and Operations Ofcer. During this assignment he deployed in February 2003 to Operation IRAQI FREEDOM with Joint Special Operations Task Force North (JSOTF-N) based in Erbil, Northern Iraq. He next deployed to Monrovia, Liberia in June 2003 as part of Joint Special Operations Task Force Shining Express to evacuate American Citizens from the civil war that engulfed the capital city. In August of 2003 he assumed duties as the J4 of SOCEUR until assuming command in June of 2005 of the Defense Distribution Depot Europe in Germersheim, Germany. Following command he deployed to OIF as the Senior Advisor to the Iraqi National Supply Depot in Taji, Iraq. In July of 2009, he redeployed from Iraq and reported to the Army War College, prior to his current assignment as the 10th Support Group Commander. He is a graduate of the Chemical Ofcer Basic Course, Quartermaster Ofcer Advanced Course, Command and General Staff College, Joint Forces Staff College, Airborne, Ranger, and Jumpmaster schools. He earned a Master of Business Administration from Webster University in 1999 and a Master of National Security Studies from the Army War College in 2010. COL Koenigs awards and decorations include: the Bronze Star Medal, Defense Meritorious Service Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster, Meritorious Service Medal with Two Oak Leaf Clusters, Joint Service Commendation Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement AmCham Okinawa Colleague March 2012

Medal with Two Oak Leaf Clusters, Humanitarian Service Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster, Ranger Tab and Master Parachutist Badge. Colonel Koenig is married to the former Kimberlie Starks, and they have two children, Rachel (20) and Lance Jr. (17).

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COLONEL ROFTIEL CONSTANTINE

United States Air Force Commander, 18th Mission Support Group, Kadena Air Base

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Colonel Roftiel Constantine is commander, 18th Mission Support Group, Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 18th Mission Support Group is the largest in the Air Force with a direct budget of $10 million, service revenues of $62 million, and 4,200 military and civilian members comprising ve squadrons. The group is also responsible for the operation of the Okuma Recreation Facility on Okinawa as well as the Bellows Air Force Station Recreation Facility in Hawaii. Colonel Constantine was born in Fairfax, Virginia in May 1967, and graduated from Fairfax High School in 1985. He received an Air Force ROTC scholarship, graduated from Georgetown University, and entered the Air Force in September 1989.
ASSIGNMENTS Sep 89 - Feb 90 Feb 90 - Oct 91 Oct 91 - Aug 94 Aug 94 - Sep 95 Sep 95 - Jul 97 Jul 97 - Jan 98 Jan 98 - May 98 May 98 - Jun 99 Jun 99 - Feb 00 Feb 00 -May 00 May 00 - Aug 01 Aug 01 - Aug 03 Aug 03 - Sep 04 Sep 04 - Apr 05 Apr 05 - Sep 05 Sep 05 - Sep 06 Sep 06 - July 07 Aug 07 - Apr 08 May 08 - May 09 May 09 - Aug 09 Aug 09 - Jul 10 Jul 10 - Present EDUCATION Professional: 1996 Squadron Ofcer School, Maxwell AFB, AL 2001 Air Command and Staff College (Correspondence) 2003 German Language Program in Salzburg, Austria 2004 Masters Degree in Systems Engineering, Air Force Institute of Technology IDE Program, Distinguished Graduate, 4.0 GPA 2004 Air War College (Correspondence) 2007 National Security Fellowship at Massachusetts Institute of Technology Civilian/Military: 1989 Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Georgetown University, Cum Laude, 3.7 GPA 1993 Masters Degree in International Relations, Univ of Oklahoma 2003 USAF FAO German Language Program in Salzburg, Austria 2004 Masters Degree in Systems Engineering, AFIT IDE Program, Distinguished Graduate, 4.0 GPA 2009 Masters of Business Administration, Univ of Maastricht, Holland Tech Training: 1990 Basic Communications Ofcer Training Course, Keesler AFB 1997 Advanced Communications Ofcer Training, Keesler AFB, Distinguished Graduate 2007 SCOPE Eagle, Keesler AFB MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS Defense Meritorious Service Medal Meritorious Service Medal, 3 Oak Leaf Clusters Air Force Commendation Medal, 3 Oak Leaf Clusters Joint Service Achievement Medal AF Outstanding Unit Award AF Organizational Excellence Award, 2 Oak Leaf Clusters Southwest Asia Service Medal Afghanistan Campaign Medal Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon NATO Medal Distinguished Young Armed Forces Communications-Electronics Association Ofcer, 1998 AFCEA Emerging Leader Award, 2002 EFFECTIVE DATES OF PROMOTION 12 May 1989 11 Jul 1991 11 Jul 1993 12 Nov 2000 1 Apr 2004 1 Aug 2009 Second Lieutenant First Lieutenant Captain Major Lieutenant Colonel Colonel Student, Basic Comm Ofcer Training Course, Keesler AFB, MI Systems Analyst, Communications Systems Center, Tinker AFB, OK Chief, Joint Programs, Communications Systems Center, Tinker AFB, NE Chief, Allied Software Quality Control, 617th CS, Birkenfeld, Germany Chief, Technical Support Branch, C2 Systems, Ramstein AB Chief, Contingency Comm, USAFE Air Operations SQ, Ramstein AB Chief, Current Operations Cell, USAFE Air Operations SQ, Ramstein AB Executive Ofcer, USAFE Assistant Director of Operations, Ramstein AB Chief, C4I Requirements, HQ AFSOC, Hurlburt Field, FL nfo Ops Planner, 16th Special Operations Wing, Hurlburt Field, FL Commander, Info Systems Flight, 16 CS, Hurlburt Field, FL Commander, 55th Computer Systems Squadron, Offutt AFB, NE Student, Air Force Institute of Technology, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH Special Assistant for Senior Ofcer Matters, AF/XI, The Pentagon Asst Exec Ofcer to the USAF Chief of Staff, AF/CC, The Pentagon Chief, Architecture Integration Division, SAF/XC, The Pentagon National Defense Fellow, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Boston Deputy J6, NATO Joint Force Command Brunssum, Netherlands Mil Asst to Commander, Joint Force Command Brunssum, Netherlands Chief, Joint Fires Cell, HQ ISAF, Kabul, Afghanistan Deputy J6, NATO Joint Force Command Brunssum, Netherlands Commander, 18th Mission Support Group, Kadena Air Base, Japan

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COLONEL DANIEL J. HAAS J

United States Marine Corps Chief of Staff, III Marine Expeditionary Force

Colonel Daniel J. Haas was born on April 8, 1966 in Ridgewood, New Jersey. He attended the U.S. Naval Academy and was commissioned a Second Lieutenant of Marines on May 25, 1988. Colonel Haas attended The Basic School, graduating with Class 6-88. He then attended the U. S. Army Field Artillery School at Fort Sill, Oklahoma, graduating as an honor student. His rst assignment was with Battery G, 3d Battalion, 11th Marines, 1st Marine Division. During this three-year tour, he held the billets of Forward Observer, Fire Direction Ofcer, and Battery Executive Ofcer, completed one unit deployment to Okinawa, Japan, and deployed to Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm. After his tour with the 1st Marine Division, Colonel Haas was assigned to the Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego. During his tour at San Diego he held the billets of Assistant Series Commander, Series Commander, Company Commander, and Assistant Operations Ofcer for the Recruit Training Regiment. Upon completion of his tour at MCRD, he attended the Amphibious Warfare School at Quantico, Virginia, graduating on the Commanding General, MCCDC, Honor Roll. Completing AWS in May 1996, Colonel Haas reported to the 2d Marine Division, and was assigned to 5th Battalion, 10th Marines, where he served as the Battalion Logistics Ofcer, Commanding Ofcer of Battery S, and Battalion Operations Ofcer. From June 1999 to May 2002 he was assigned as the Marine

Ofcer Instructor, Naval Reserve Ofcers Training Corps Unit, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. During this tour he completed an MBA. Colonel Haas was subsequently assigned to the 12th Marines, 3rd Marine Division, where he served as Assistant Operations Ofcer, Operations Ofcer, and Assistant Fire Support Coordinator. He participated in Operation Unied Assistance as the Combined Support Group-Indonesia Liaison Ofcer to Combined Support Force 536. From July, 2005 until May 2006, he was assigned to Headquarters, Marine Corps where he served as the Section Head, Enlisted Monitors Section. In June, 2006 he assumed duties as the Inspector-Instructor for 2nd Battalion, 14th Marines in Grand Prairie, TX. In July 2008 he was reassigned as a Faculty Advisor, Command and Staff College, Marine Corps University in Quantico, VA. In July, 2009, he reported to the Industrial College of the Armed Forces where he received a Master of Science Degree in National Resource Strategy and was designated a Distinguished Graduate. He reported to III MEF in July, 2010 where he was originally assigned as the Force Fires Coordinator. He is currently serving as the Chief of Staff for III MEF. Colonel Haas personal awards and service decorations include the Meritorious Service Medal (x3), the Joint Service Commendation Medal, the Navy/Marine Corps Commendation Medal (x2), and the Combat Action Ribbon.

4 Continued from Page 4 Thompson (ACCO Governor and Past President). During the Short time of the fair (1:00 pm to 4:00 pm) there were 250 visitors. Although no sales were permitted at the show, many, including ACCO participants, were able to promote their products and create opportunities for future business. The ACCO Trade Committee is committed to working with the Prefectural Government and the OIPPC in promoting business with the U.S. military in Okinawa. Special thanks to Mr. Eduardo Oyadomari, (Assistant Manager, OIPPC) for all of his effort and hard work in making the event a success. AmCham Okinawa Colleague March 2012

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Standing from left: Mr. Hawari Habrawi, ACCO Governor, Ambassador Haruhisa Takeuchi, Ambassador in Charge of Okinawan Affairs/Representative of the Government of Japan, Dr. Mikio Higa, Special Advisor, The Terrace Hotels Corporation, Major General Peter J. Talleri, Commanding General, Marine Corps Installations Pacic, Captain Richard W. Weathers, Commander, Fleet Activities, Okinawa, Japan, Brigadier General Matthew H. Molloy, Commander, 18th Wing, Kadena Air Base, Japan, Consul General Raymond F. Greene, American Consulate General, Naha, Dr. Jonathan Dorfan, President, Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST), Mr. Kenichi Matsuda, Deputy Chief, Okinawa Liaison Ofce, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Mickey Weissert, ACCO Secretary, Mr. Justin Wentworth, ACCO Vice President. Seated from left: Mrs. June Habrawi, Mrs. Yoko Matsuda, Mrs. Andrea Weathers, Mrs. Debbie Talleri, Mrs. Kati Molloy, Mrs. Renee Dorfan, Prof. Bien Panganiban, ACCO Governor ACCO JW18H ACCOACCO ACCO

On 22 January, Professor Bien Panganiban, ACCO Governor and Protocol Committee Chair, hosted a dinner party in honor of Ambassador Haruhisa Takeuchi. Ambassador Takeuchi is Japans former Ambassador to Israel and was recently appointed to the position of Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan in Charge of Okinawan Affairs. Ambassador Takeuchi was also the guest speaker at the ACCOs February General Membership Meeting. The ACCO welcomes Ambassador Takeuchi to Okinawa.

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On 21 & 22 February, ACCO President Tony Sakuda attended the rst-ever State Department Global Business Conference hosted by the U.S. Department of State in Washington D.C. According to the State Departments press release, the conference aimed to bring together senior ofcials from U.S. business support organizations from over 100 countries; U.S. private sector executives focused on international business; and senior U.S. government leaders from the White House, the Departments of State, Commerce, Treasury and Energy, the Ofce of the U.S. Trade Representative, the Export-Import Bank of the United States, the Overseas Private Investment Corporation, and the U.S. Trade and Development Agency.

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2012 Valentines Dinner Musicale

American Chamber of Commerce in Okinawa

Camp Kinser Surfside

Saturday, February 11, 2012

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