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NEW CCDC SETUP K)R REDRESS PROGRAM ..CCDC RHS::r?i2"C00RDiMTbi"' Tom Shimasaki ;AREA COORDINATOR, Congressman Lehman's Dr. Frank Nishio District (Fresnoj Sanger) AREA COORDINATOR, Congressman Pashayancs Hlroshi Mayeda District (Clovis, Sanger, Delano, Tulare, County and part of Fresno) AREA COORDINATOR, Congressman Coelhocs James Goishi District (Fowler, Selna, Parlier, Reedley) (Tom Shimasaki advises that the above will work through chapter presidents unless chapters appoint chapter redress chairmen* The next phase will be to obtain favorable letters from non-Japanese friends in support of monetary redress,) CHANGE IN NATIONAL CONVENTION AIR FARES According to a notice from Gelco Travel Service, round trip air fare from Los Angeles to Honolulu will be $365 instead of $319 previously quoted. The carrier has been changed to Northwest Air Lines (DCIO) Air fare from San Francisco vrill be $309 instead of $329 (DC9), The Hotel-Land Package remains at $205 per person (double occupancy). The Registration with the B (expanded) package is still $180, The Pacific Beach Hotel will be the Convention Headquarters» PRE-00NVENTI0N CCDl MEETING The final meeting of the CCDC before the National Convention in Honolulu wii be held at the CCDC office on Wednesday, August 1, 1984 at 7:30 P.M., The CCDC stance on various matters that will be taken up at the convention will be finalized at this meeting. ARE TOU REGISTERED TO VOTE? Early In 1972, we were privileged to address a meeting of the Northern California District Council (JACL), The prevailing atmosphere of the times was an overwhelming concern of the so-called activists of our group for the problems and the concerns of the Mexican and Black minorities,, and it seemed to usP a-t the expense of concern for the problems of our own young. Our young Sansei were being denied certain minority scholarships because we were r.o longer considered a minority because of thesupposed affluence of our ethnic •• group. We stated that this concern on our part for the Mexican minority was unnecessary. This minority, some 3 to 4 million in California (at the time), some 12 to 14 million in the country as a whole:; could take care of themselves9 Their strength lay in their numbers. They were the largest minority in California, and in Texas. Once they organized, they had the political power andstrength of the ballot. Politicians would court them and cater t o their wants. The same would, apply to the Blacks, How prophetic were those words, some 12 years ago? Today, in 1984 Democratic candidates,. Mondale, Hart and Jackson are battling for the endorsement of MAPA (Mexican American Political Association). Reagan is courting them in. Texas and California, It is perceived that the Mexican vote could well be the swing vote in both states. The Black voce is also being sought. Politicians are not courting us. We don't have the numbers. The Mexican group is said to have well over a million registered voters in California. Both the Mexican group and Black group are actively engaged in campaigns to register their voters, Nikkei voters in California are much fewer in numbers. On top of this, it is believed that there are a considerable number of Japanese Americans who are not registered to vote. One of the reasons given, besides apathy, is the fear of being called for jury duty. This is no longer a valid excuse. Names for jury duty are now being taken from tax rolls, motor vehical registration records and other public sources. What we lack in numbers, we must make up in active participation in the political process. We must support candidates of our choice, We must register and we must vote. We must make our presence known in public places, community as well as political. We must put politicians on notice that we do count— far beyond our mere numbers, KENDO OFFERED IN CENTRAL CALIFORNIA For the first time in over forty years organized kendo is offered to Central California residents. Kendo is the Traditional Japanese art teaching the way of the sword. It is a highly respected martial art in Japan historically taught only to those of the . Samurai class. Kendo is much more than learning a physical technique. It Is a disciplined art that teaches a way of thinking and behavior^ Etiquette, respect, a sense of justice, self confidence, responsibility and a strong determination are all developed through kendo. Age and sex are not boundaries in Kendo. Men, women, and children of all ages practice together. Many kendoist practice to a very old age. No one is too old to begin. We are very honored to have as our teacher a Master of Kendo who commutes from Japan. Chiba Sense! leaves his home and family for eight or nine months each year to live and teach in Fresno. He strongly believes that kendo will improve the world condition by Improving the way of life of those that learn kendo. Unfortunately we can not pay him for his time, travel and living expenses. He comes to us purely from his own kindness, generousity, and dedication to kendo, Chiba Sense! comes form a long line of famous kendo teachers. The Hokusin style of kendo which is one of three major kendo styles was developed by the Chiba family many generations ago. He is ranked beyond the black belt level as a true master held by only a few in the world.
Object Description
Title | 442nd Combat Team Info |
Date Created | Unknown |
Description | A collection of data about Japanese Americans in the 442nd regimental combat team. |
Subjects | World War II--442nd Regimental Combat Team |
Type | image |
Genre | Notes |
Language | eng |
Source Description | 13 items |
Collection | Hirasuna Family Papers |
Project Name | California State University Japanese American Digitization Project |
Rights | Rights not yet transferred |
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Project ID | csufr_hfp_0334 |
Title | Page 2 |
Creator | Unknown |
Date Created | Unknown |
Subjects | World War II--442nd Regimental Combat Team |
Type | image |
Genre | Notes |
Language | eng |
Source Description | 8.36 x 13.89in |
Collection | Hirasuna Family Papers |
Rights | Rights not yet transferred |
Transcript | NEW CCDC SETUP K)R REDRESS PROGRAM ..CCDC RHS::r?i2"C00RDiMTbi"' Tom Shimasaki ;AREA COORDINATOR, Congressman Lehman's Dr. Frank Nishio District (Fresnoj Sanger) AREA COORDINATOR, Congressman Pashayancs Hlroshi Mayeda District (Clovis, Sanger, Delano, Tulare, County and part of Fresno) AREA COORDINATOR, Congressman Coelhocs James Goishi District (Fowler, Selna, Parlier, Reedley) (Tom Shimasaki advises that the above will work through chapter presidents unless chapters appoint chapter redress chairmen* The next phase will be to obtain favorable letters from non-Japanese friends in support of monetary redress,) CHANGE IN NATIONAL CONVENTION AIR FARES According to a notice from Gelco Travel Service, round trip air fare from Los Angeles to Honolulu will be $365 instead of $319 previously quoted. The carrier has been changed to Northwest Air Lines (DCIO) Air fare from San Francisco vrill be $309 instead of $329 (DC9), The Hotel-Land Package remains at $205 per person (double occupancy). The Registration with the B (expanded) package is still $180, The Pacific Beach Hotel will be the Convention Headquarters» PRE-00NVENTI0N CCDl MEETING The final meeting of the CCDC before the National Convention in Honolulu wii be held at the CCDC office on Wednesday, August 1, 1984 at 7:30 P.M., The CCDC stance on various matters that will be taken up at the convention will be finalized at this meeting. ARE TOU REGISTERED TO VOTE? Early In 1972, we were privileged to address a meeting of the Northern California District Council (JACL), The prevailing atmosphere of the times was an overwhelming concern of the so-called activists of our group for the problems and the concerns of the Mexican and Black minorities,, and it seemed to usP a-t the expense of concern for the problems of our own young. Our young Sansei were being denied certain minority scholarships because we were r.o longer considered a minority because of thesupposed affluence of our ethnic •• group. We stated that this concern on our part for the Mexican minority was unnecessary. This minority, some 3 to 4 million in California (at the time), some 12 to 14 million in the country as a whole:; could take care of themselves9 Their strength lay in their numbers. They were the largest minority in California, and in Texas. Once they organized, they had the political power andstrength of the ballot. Politicians would court them and cater t o their wants. The same would, apply to the Blacks, How prophetic were those words, some 12 years ago? Today, in 1984 Democratic candidates,. Mondale, Hart and Jackson are battling for the endorsement of MAPA (Mexican American Political Association). Reagan is courting them in. Texas and California, It is perceived that the Mexican vote could well be the swing vote in both states. The Black voce is also being sought. Politicians are not courting us. We don't have the numbers. The Mexican group is said to have well over a million registered voters in California. Both the Mexican group and Black group are actively engaged in campaigns to register their voters, Nikkei voters in California are much fewer in numbers. On top of this, it is believed that there are a considerable number of Japanese Americans who are not registered to vote. One of the reasons given, besides apathy, is the fear of being called for jury duty. This is no longer a valid excuse. Names for jury duty are now being taken from tax rolls, motor vehical registration records and other public sources. What we lack in numbers, we must make up in active participation in the political process. We must support candidates of our choice, We must register and we must vote. We must make our presence known in public places, community as well as political. We must put politicians on notice that we do count— far beyond our mere numbers, KENDO OFFERED IN CENTRAL CALIFORNIA For the first time in over forty years organized kendo is offered to Central California residents. Kendo is the Traditional Japanese art teaching the way of the sword. It is a highly respected martial art in Japan historically taught only to those of the . Samurai class. Kendo is much more than learning a physical technique. It Is a disciplined art that teaches a way of thinking and behavior^ Etiquette, respect, a sense of justice, self confidence, responsibility and a strong determination are all developed through kendo. Age and sex are not boundaries in Kendo. Men, women, and children of all ages practice together. Many kendoist practice to a very old age. No one is too old to begin. We are very honored to have as our teacher a Master of Kendo who commutes from Japan. Chiba Sense! leaves his home and family for eight or nine months each year to live and teach in Fresno. He strongly believes that kendo will improve the world condition by Improving the way of life of those that learn kendo. Unfortunately we can not pay him for his time, travel and living expenses. He comes to us purely from his own kindness, generousity, and dedication to kendo, Chiba Sense! comes form a long line of famous kendo teachers. The Hokusin style of kendo which is one of three major kendo styles was developed by the Chiba family many generations ago. He is ranked beyond the black belt level as a true master held by only a few in the world. |