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REPORT ON THE
ACTIVITIES OF THE NATIONAL VICE-PRESIDENT
1941-1942
"While no specific assignments were given to the Vice President,
it was his privilege and pleasure to appear before many groups as a representative of the National Board of the JACL, as well as to participate
in numerous Chapter Installation affairs and meetings of the Southern District Council. In the main, his task was that of Good-Will and Public
Relations.
"Specifically though, an intimate friendship was made with the
Assistant Naval Intelligence Officer of the 11th Naval District. This
contact which was realized in January, 1941 has proven to be one of our
most valuable assets and it can be stated, without fear of contradiction,
that through this gentleman, the good name of the JACL has reached out
far and wide.
"As a National representative in that section of the country, specifically Los Angeles where the largest Japanese population exists and
where the need for unification of thought and action relative to our
common problems, is so essential, it must be stated for the sake of the
records, that an attitude of complacency and total indifference of the
nisei, as exemplified in their acceptance of things spectacular and superfluous, have created conflicting interests and divided leadership.
In such an atmosphere, have many JACL influence was not too strongly
felt.
"Although, the work of the National movement of the JACL itself
has never been too well appreciated until this great crisis arose, it
can be said with great pride that the splendid work of the National
Headquarters under the able guidance of President Saburo Kido and National Secretary Mike Masaoka has proven beyond doubt the need for centralized afit:*,'>itr
"With all due respects to the members of the National Board and
Council for their confidence in the re-election of the Vice President
in 1940, it is with much reluctance that he admits his failure to have
been an integral part of a strong and inspiring group of National Offi
cers. "
ANUARY 1941
Inducted newly elected officers of about 6 Chapters.
Made acquaintance of Lt. Commander K. D. Ringle, Assistant
Naval Intelligence Officer, 11th Naval District.
FEBRUARY
ARIZONA JACL
Received official authorization from National President,
Saburo Kido, to mediate a dispute of long standing between two
factions, both embracing the name of the JACL. After 5 days of
mediation, a complete settlement was realized. The basis for
these differences which existed were due to Intense Religious
and Political beliefs as well as the customary Japanese way of
back-biting and petty bickering.
Upon returning to Los Angeles, we were notified that dissatisfaction broke loose in certain quarters, which renewed the
feud and nullified all previous efforts.
As a result of the war, a unified JACL has now been established. Headed by a third party, Bill Kajikawa and representatives -- they are here today.
MARCH
Working in cooperation with Lt. Commander Ringle, as Chair
man of Arrangements, a special invitational dinner was given by
the Intelligence Department of the 11th Naval District for all
JACL Chapters in the Southern District. Acting as hosts were:
Lt. Commander K. D. Ringle
Capt. Canaga, Head Naval Intelligence
Capt. Richard B. Coffman, Asst. Commandant
11th Naval District
Major Reardon, Fort McArthur
Sheriff Eugene Biscailuz, Sheriff of L.A.
County
- First Session Page 4
Object Description
| Title | National JACL Emergency Meeting |
| Creator | Unknown |
| Date Created | 1942-03-08 |
| Description | The JACL conducts an emergency meeting and records precise notes. |
| Subjects | World War II -- Japanese American Citizen League activities |
| Type | image |
| Genre | Notes |
| Language | eng |
| Source Description | 105 items |
| Collection | Hirasuna Family Papers |
| Project Name | California State University Japanese American Digitization Project |
| Rights | Rights not yet transferred |
Description
| Local ID | csufr_hfp_00016 |
| Project ID | csufr_hfp_0016 |
| Title | First Session Page 4 |
| Creator | Unknown |
| Date Created | 1942-03-08 |
| Subjects | World War II -- Japanese American Citizen League activities |
| Type | image |
| Genre | Notes |
| Language | eng |
| Source Description | 8.44 x 13.94 in |
| Collection | Hirasuna Family Papers |
| Rights | Rights not yet transferred |
| Transcript | REPORT ON THE ACTIVITIES OF THE NATIONAL VICE-PRESIDENT 1941-1942 "While no specific assignments were given to the Vice President, it was his privilege and pleasure to appear before many groups as a representative of the National Board of the JACL, as well as to participate in numerous Chapter Installation affairs and meetings of the Southern District Council. In the main, his task was that of Good-Will and Public Relations. "Specifically though, an intimate friendship was made with the Assistant Naval Intelligence Officer of the 11th Naval District. This contact which was realized in January, 1941 has proven to be one of our most valuable assets and it can be stated, without fear of contradiction, that through this gentleman, the good name of the JACL has reached out far and wide. "As a National representative in that section of the country, specifically Los Angeles where the largest Japanese population exists and where the need for unification of thought and action relative to our common problems, is so essential, it must be stated for the sake of the records, that an attitude of complacency and total indifference of the nisei, as exemplified in their acceptance of things spectacular and superfluous, have created conflicting interests and divided leadership. In such an atmosphere, have many JACL influence was not too strongly felt. "Although, the work of the National movement of the JACL itself has never been too well appreciated until this great crisis arose, it can be said with great pride that the splendid work of the National Headquarters under the able guidance of President Saburo Kido and National Secretary Mike Masaoka has proven beyond doubt the need for centralized afit:*,'>itr "With all due respects to the members of the National Board and Council for their confidence in the re-election of the Vice President in 1940, it is with much reluctance that he admits his failure to have been an integral part of a strong and inspiring group of National Offi cers. " ANUARY 1941 Inducted newly elected officers of about 6 Chapters. Made acquaintance of Lt. Commander K. D. Ringle, Assistant Naval Intelligence Officer, 11th Naval District. FEBRUARY ARIZONA JACL Received official authorization from National President, Saburo Kido, to mediate a dispute of long standing between two factions, both embracing the name of the JACL. After 5 days of mediation, a complete settlement was realized. The basis for these differences which existed were due to Intense Religious and Political beliefs as well as the customary Japanese way of back-biting and petty bickering. Upon returning to Los Angeles, we were notified that dissatisfaction broke loose in certain quarters, which renewed the feud and nullified all previous efforts. As a result of the war, a unified JACL has now been established. Headed by a third party, Bill Kajikawa and representatives -- they are here today. MARCH Working in cooperation with Lt. Commander Ringle, as Chair man of Arrangements, a special invitational dinner was given by the Intelligence Department of the 11th Naval District for all JACL Chapters in the Southern District. Acting as hosts were: Lt. Commander K. D. Ringle Capt. Canaga, Head Naval Intelligence Capt. Richard B. Coffman, Asst. Commandant 11th Naval District Major Reardon, Fort McArthur Sheriff Eugene Biscailuz, Sheriff of L.A. County - First Session Page 4 |
