1. Regular monthly meeting on February 19 (Tue)

Committees reported their activities. Then,the new member admission ceremony was performed.
It is a delightful limitation that the friends who both work increase in member.

Ms. Tomoko　Moriyama

＊Birthday present

A birthday this month is Ms.Ikuko Shimamoto.

1. January 15 (Tue)

It is an AMELIA EARHART commemoration regular meeting this month.We made Mrs. Hiroko Nishikawa the lecturer who is a YWPA Chairman of District 26.
Mrs. Nishikawa explained ”Ｅｄｕｃａｔｉｏｎ　ａｎｄ　Ｌｅａｄｅｒｓｈｉp　Development　Program”of Zonta International.Then she gave the brief outline of Young Women in Public Affairs Award for women and girls recognized by commitment to leadership in public policy, government and volunteer organizations.

2．Birthday presents

Eight Zontians whose birthdays rolled around in January. (Ms.Ueda, Ms.Kamenori、Ms.Kiyooka, Ms.Satoda,Ms.Nishikawa, Ms.Yamanaka, Ms.Mabuti, Ms.Izumitani)

3．The 27th Fureai Sengen ("declaration of closeness") Time Marathon on January 20 (Sun)

Contact declaration marathon with the disabled person to whom the Nara Zonta club is continuing support service this year also was performed in January 20.
Usual (which runs contact time marathon in the time which he declared) is different marathon.
The participant exceeded the ordinary year and,in 350 persons and the bottom, even 72 years old ran the whole distance from 2 years old.

We also had introduction of the Nara Zonta club currently supported carried out,and had you glad.

It was a day warm for a winter on the day, and all the runners ran the whole distance, and they received the miso soup with pork and vegetables which volunteer students made.
It was one day where whose appeal of Zonta club reached at,and Banner was hung up and completed.

1. A Charity Dinner Concert

We held the charity dinner concert in hotel Japan Airlines Nara in December 19.
List presentation from the Nara Zonta club to the southern Nara disaster support, the Nara social welfare council support,and the Nara Women's University foreign student,was performed.
We enjoyed the dinner after the toast by Ms.Sadako Miyake who is a Governor in District 26 of Zonta International.
After dinner,there is a concert by Mr. Hajime Sakita who is a saw player and it was impressed by the wonderful tone played from a saw,and the wonderful melody which permeates the heart.
Acrylics tawasi for environmental campaign was given to you who participated from Nara Zonta club.

2. We went to the pounding-steamed-rice convention of the house of scarecrow, Sakuyusyo to help.

The member of the golden Z club also came for the help, and we enjoyed pounding-steamed-rice in a lively way.

1. The member of an Amelia Earhart committee participated in the Japanese speech contest by the foreign student of Nara Prefecture.

2. Presentation of books card to the Nara Women's University foreign student.

The books card was presented to 20 foreign students who study in Nara Women's University and are diligent in study.
We received the greeting of the gratitude in very fluent Japanese using the purchase of the bibliography for research.

3.Regular outdoor meeting in November 20(Tue)

The regular meeting this year went to Danzan Shrine of the village in Asuka where autumnal leaves became best time to see.
We received the very delicious meal after that 'Hagio'

Next, the regular meeting was held at the Nara Manyo culture hall.
Receiving after the lecture of the Manyo related to Asuka by a senior research scientist, Ms.Sayaka Inoue, we passed very significant day.

1.October 1（Mon)

Ten members of Nara Zonta Club, including President Osio, attended an opening ceremony of the Red Feather Community Chest in front of Kintetsu Nara Station. After
Governor and Mayor in Nara gave the opening address, we each participated in a street donation campaign.

Ai-chan, the symbolic character of the community chest.	Presentation of donations.
Members	Street donation

2.October 4(Thu)

A small concert of forest was held at the Nara-City Welfare Center on October 4.
Again this year, we assisted the information desk.
The concert is a special concert that the disabled children and their family can enjoy without worrying about surroundings.
It was a wonderful and impressive concert.

3.October 10 is a day that we confront Cancer in Nara Prefecture.

Three members, Ms. Shimamoto, Ms. Nishida, Ms. Yao, participated in the campaign "Let's undergo mass screening for cancer!" promoted by Nara Prefecture.
They learned the importance of the medical checkup for cancer to hear the lecture.

4.October 16 (Tue)

This month's regular meeting was jointly held with Nara Manyo Zonta Club.
Also, we invited Ms. Yoshiko Misumi, the chairman of Advocacy Committee of District 26.
She explained the Goals of Zonta International and the Advocacy, based on CEDAW ( Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women).
It was very energetic and intelligible speech, and it proved of great benefit to us.

Ms. Yoshiko Misumi	President of Nara Manyo ZC

＊Birthday Present

Happy birthday to Ms. Mitsuko Nishida ,whose birthday rolled around in October!

1. September 1 (Sat)

It was hold The Charter Ceremony that Takamatsu Zonta Club accede to Zonta International.
President Osio and four zontians of Nara Zonta Club attended the ceremony.

2.Regular monthly meeting on September 18(Tue)

This month, it was hold the admission ceremony of new member, Ms.Masayo Matsuo, enrolled on May.

3.The report of 61th Zonta International Convention Meeting

Date：7th-22th July,2012 　Place：Torino,Italy

2281 zontians attended this meeting, and the parade of the national flag was done in the opening ceremony. Governor Ueda stated thanks for establishing foundation on the disaster of Japan earthquake to the international president Dian.

Sightseeing of Venice
	Governor Ueda participated in the national flag parade.

4.September 14（Fri)

We played the handbell at an old people's home,"Mic-Tomigaoka".
We all spent a happy time singing a song.
Some people were moved to tears.

Twelve members took part in this event.

＊Birthday presents

Since there was no monthly regular meeting in August, we celebrated the birthdays of Zontians whose birthday rolled around in August or September.

Ms.Onishi, Ms.Sugimoto, Ms.Otomo, President Osio, Ms.Matyumoto,Ms.Okamoto, Ms.Nakatyuka

1.Get-together on August 22 (Wed)

We had a Italian lunch party for welcoming the teenagers from Mongolia at “AMRIT” near the Yakushiji Temple. After lunch, we visited at the World Heritage Site, “Yakushiji Temple”.
We looked around there explained the meaning of the Temple by the priest, and we experienced “Takuhon” that is one way to take a copy of traditional property .We went home with the Takuhon souvenir.

2.Mongolia exchange committee in Nara Zonta Club

The project report of exchange students from Mongolia to Japan in 2012

August 17 (Fri)

Host family ：(1)Ms.Otomo (2)Ms.Okamoto

11：20　Arrival at Kansai Airport 〜Lunch 〜Go to Nara by limousine

17：00　Orientation

18：00　Welcome party (Mongolia club of Nara ZC)

August 18 (Sat)

Host family： (1)Ms.Otomo (2)Ms.Okamoto

9：00　Gather at Gakuenmae station 5 Zontians

10：30　Visit Asahi broadcasting station〜Lunch〜

15：00　USJ tour〜pm 9：00

August 19 (Sun)

Host family ：(1)Ms.Otomo (2)Ms.Okamoto

11：00　Look around commercial areas (Ion Koriyama)

　　　　Shopping (Azusa Haruta Joined)

August 20 (Mon)

Host family：(1)Ms.Yamashiki(2)Ms.Okuda(3)Ms.Ueda

9：40　Gather in front of elevator of city hall.

10：00　Pay a courtesy visit to Nara Mayor.

Visit The Great Buddha of Todaiji Temple

14：00　Experience of classic culture (Tea ceremony room at Ms.Hukuda’s home).

August 21 (Tue)

Yamatokoriyama youth hostel

9：00　Campsite

August 22 (Wed)

Host family：(1)Ms.Yamashiki(2)Ms.Okuda(3)Ms.Nishikawa

10：00　Pick up at the youth hostel.

11：00　Lunch Party with Nara Zontians.〜AMRIT in Nishinokyo〜

13：00　Visit Yakushiji Temple.(South gate assemble)

August 23 (Thu)

Hotel Hanakomichi

11：00　Lunch in Koriyama Seiyu Store.

14：00　Event in Koriyama Castle Hall.

18：00　Dine with Zontians.

August 24 (Fri)

 

9：05　Departure for Kansai Airport.

12：20　Departure Kansai Airport〜pm4:00 Arrival at Ulan Bator.

1. President Osio and 4 Nara ZC Zontians visited to Nara Mayor on July 3.

2．Regular monthly meeting on July 17 (Tue)

We welcomed a lecture to our regular meeting this month, an assistant manager of Nara prefecture , Tomomi Kokuisi, and a chief, Ritsuko Hori.
Theme is “ We will start the crime prevention, and the disaster prevention activity by ourselves.”

＊Birthday presents

The birthday of three Zontians, Ms.Nishida, Ms. Sawabe, and Ms. Wakisaka.

Two Zontians, President Osio and Ms. Okamoto attended a lecture .
Subject; The project of medical education in Haiti and the study of tuberculosis”
NGO Future Code Delegate Hyogo Medical College Respiratory surgery Associate professor,Mr. Hayato Orui.

It was hold the transmission ceremony of certificate of atteatation that SEN Himeji ZC accede to Zonta International. Four Zontians of Nara ZC attended the ceremony.

1.Regular monthly meeting on June 26 (Tue)

We put off the regular meeting of June 19 on June 26 because of the
Typhoon No.4, and we made a new start with the first regular meeting
for2012.
It was a lively meeting with some guests, Nara Manyou Zontians, President Inoue, Vice President Yamazaki, Vice President Matsumoto.

Center; President Osio

Nara Manyou Zontians

*Birthday presents

1) The 4th Joint Area Meeting of Area 3 and 4 of Zonta International District 26 on May 13th (Sun)

The 4th joint area meeting of Area 3 and 4 of Zonta International District 26 was held at ANA Crowne Plaza Kobe. A total of 268 Zontians gathered and participated in regional report sessions and workshop lectures.

Ms. Aya Shirai, a former mayor of Amagasaki City, delivered a keynote speech, and talked about “After thoughts on empowerment by women”, introducing various experiences she had during her term.

Thanks to scrupulous attention by Ms. Kuniko Hayakawa (AD of Area 3) and Ms. Kumiko Kojima (AD of area 4), and tender care by host clubs, Kyoto 1 Zonta Club and Phoenix Kobe Zonta Club, we had a productive day.

Zonta Store

Comment by Governor Ueda

Nara Zonta Club members

2) Regular monthly meeting on May 22nd (Tue)

A general meeting for 2011 was successfully finished. Each committee reported their activities in 2011, and suggested our activity plans for 2012, all of which were approved after deliberations. Together with new board members, we would like to broaden our circle of volunteer activities cheerfully and pleasantly.

Ms. Kiyooka (current president) and Ms. Oshio (president-elect)

Birthday present

1. Spring-colored lunch concert on April 7th (Sat)

We enjoyed French meals, and a marimba performance at Queen Alice Silk Road in the Nara Silk Road Interchange Museum on the east side of Kasuganoenchi in Nara Park. About 100 people attended the event. Although it was a little too early for cherry blossoms, we enjoyed meals made by Mr. Yokoyama in an exotic atmosphere, seeing new green leaves. Later, we all enjoyed a pleasant time with a marimba performance by Ms. Mariko Matsumoto. With cooperation from a lot of people, we also sold goods to provide support for areas affected by last year's Great East Japan Earthquake.

Greetings by President Kiyooka

Marimba performance

Mr. Yokoyama

2. Regular monthly meeting on April 17 (Tue)

In this month's regular meeting, the LAA committee hosted a study session for us. Last month, the Council for Gender Equality of the Cabinet Office and International Zonta Area 26 co-hosted a symposium to deepen understanding about gender equality. Following this, Nara Zonta Club also held a study session by the LAA committee. We discussed the current situation, and what we should do to create a society where both women and men can live comfortable lives continuously.

At the study session

＊Birthday present

Ms. Yukiko Nishida and Ms. Fukuda

1."Zonta Rose Day - Let's move on!" on March 8th (Thu)

March 8th is designated as International Women's Day by the United Nations. We also designated it as Zonta Rose Day to praise success and achievements by women, and have been engaged in activities to support women with a spirit of challenge. In this year's event, we presented the 7th Nara Zonta award to Ms. Machiko Ono, an actress from Nishi-yoshino Village (currently known as Gojo City). She expressed her hope to do her best as an actress.

Then, Ms. Tokue Ueda, Governor of International Zonta Area 26 (Japan) and a Nara Zonta Club member, talked about what she has been engaged in, and difficulties she encountered as the leader of Area 26 in the last two years. She said she learned a lot each day from being in the position.

Lastly, all participants and Zontians sang songs such as "Sukiyaki" together, and closed the event in a friendly atmosphere.

Ms. Machiko Ono

Governor Tokue Ueda

Chorus by Zontians

2.Charter night regular meeting on March 27th (Tue)

On March 10th, Nara Zonta Club welcomed its 22nd birthday. Nara Golden Z Club was also newly established on October 16th last year, and they have been challenging many things with the spirit of dedication.

Today, four members from Golden Z Club participated in our regular meeting, and made activity and financial reports. In addition, President Iwamoto expressed her hope on their future activities. Later, they exchanged opinions with Nara Zonta Club members.

Celebration with cakes

Golden Z Club members

Group talk

＊Birthday present

Ms. Chieko Izumitani & Ms. Shizue Matsumoto