As we experience the tragedies unfolding in Japan through radio, television, and internet, I am saddened to see and hear all the devastation that has happened thousands of miles away.  My hearts go out to the residents of Japan and our JCI family overseas, and my condolences and sympathies are with the survivors as they grieve for the losses of loved ones.

Past JCI World President, Scott Greenlee, states, “many of the members of JCI Sendai have lost everything and some are even still unaccounted for.  The town is the home of the 2007 JCI Treasurer, Tak Goto, who is the current Foundation Chairman, a great friend, and one of the most generous people I know.  I was pleased to get a message from him that he is physically ok, but as noted, several of their members are not accounted for at this time.”

I encourage you to Step Up and use your Jaycee skills in fundraising for a fellow JCI country suffering from the worst destruction since World War II.  JCI Japan needs our help.  Just like when we rally around a family in our community that needs assistance to pay the bills or fix their home, it is our turn to give back for fellow Jaycees, albeit ones that are quite far away from our own hometown.

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