今日は荒尾シティーモールにて、WCIスタッフとパープルカラーで身をまとったLOC(地元の実行委員会)のメンバーでチャリティーバザーを開催しました。
「ガイジン」のグループということで、多くの人の注目を集めることができました。
バザーではLOCの方々の協力、寄付によるスカーフやティッシュボックス、フラワーデコレーションなど手作りの品々がならびました。この場を借りてWCIについての情報交換も行うことができました。このバザーで得たお金は今後の参加者や活動のための資金にされます。
The Summer ’09 Staff in Japan
From left to right: Hideto Yasui, Gaby Castañeda-Jiménez, Berthalina Hernandez, Takashi Tsuda, Adriana Sanzone, Hiro Nishimura, Janice Tsang and Jake Kinsel.
Having a bit of fun!
Mr. Yasui’s Reunion!
On the 3rd day of meetings, all the staff members were still working hard and enjoying the preparation for upcoming fun trip.
From the series of meetings, I can see and feel passion and enthusiasm towards the successful outcomes of the World Campus – Japan Summer 2009 tour. The main topic for the day was going through the overview of the entire schedule for the tour.
Another main event was that Mr. Hideto Yasui (General Manager) has finally arrived here in Arao! His arrival made the meetings even more constructive and fun. I think a lot of cool stuff is coming because I’m already having so much fun with the preparation.
(Takashi Tsuda – External Relations Assistant/Interpreter in the July/Aug. ‘09 Road Team)
Summer Staff ’09 Kick off!
With less than a week to go before the World Campus – Japan Summer 2009 tour begins, the diverse group of staff members (from Mexico, USA, Italy, and Japan) is working hard to prepare for the program! After a morning of self-introductions and getting to know each other, staff training commenced in Hiro’s home in Arao. First, he explained the mission and vision of WCI, followed by the program components and policies and guidelines. The intense preparation will continue until participants arrive!
Meet Takashi Tsuda from Japan in Summer 2009!
Hello!
My name is Takashi, and I am participating in the WCI summer tour 2009 as an external relations assistant and as a translator. I participated in spring tour 2009 as a volunteer only in Kumamoto city and I had a lot of fun and valuable experiences. Because I participated in about only one week or so last time, I’m expecting more in-depth interaction with people from different countries in the summer tour.
I was born in Kumamoto, Japan and currently I’m a student at North Dakota State University in the U.S, studying natural resource management from sociological perspectives. Other than my major, I love to study agriculture, politics and history and international relationships. Currently I’m taking a year off from the university for doing my own study back in Kumamoto, Japan.
I’m very glad and excited that I can be a part of the World Campus – Japan tour! Though it is first time to be the staff of World Campus – Japan, I will do my best helping you guys whatever you want to learn about Japan. I’m looking forward to seeing you guys and hoping that all participants will have amazing experiences in Japan!!
(Takashi Tsuda – External Relations Assistant/Interpreter in the July/Aug. ‘09 Road Team)
