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Club Sets Up Earthquake Relief Fund
The Club has established a relief fund to help survivors of the devastating earthquakes that struck Kumamoto and other parts of Kyushu earlier this month.
Donations will go to support the relief efforts of Second Harvest Japan.
The Tokyo-based charity is working with its partner, Food Bank Kagoshima, to help those in affected areas.
Members can donate to the Club's Kumamoto Earthquake Relief Fund through a dedicated fund page or in person at Member Services.
Women's Group to Help Earthquake Victims
The Club's Women's Group will donate ¥2 million to Second Harvest Japan for the charity's relief efforts in Kyushu.
The Tokyo-based nonprofit is working with its partner Food Bank Kagoshima to help victims of the recent earthquakes that struck Kumamoto and other areas in Kyushu.
Therese Cowled of the Women's Group's charities committee says the organization is a longtime supporter of Second Harvest's regular work and disaster relief efforts.
"Through its efforts on the ground and its food bank network, Second Harvest Japan is able to quickly assess the needs of those in the disaster areas and immediately begin delivering the necessary supplies," she says.
One of the Women's Group's key fundraisers, the two-day Asian Home Furnishings Sale in early April, raised around ¥1.6 million for local charities.
Club President Message on Kyushu Disaster
Club President John Durkin informed Members in a message that no Members or Club staff had been caught up in the devastating earthquakes in Kyushu, including, in particular, the Kumamoto area.
He also emphasized the integrity of the Club's building, which opened in January 2011. "While Japan experiences frequent seismic activity, some of it violent, I would like to reassure you that the Club facility was constructed with a high degree of earthquake-proof engineering and design measures," he wrote.
In the coming days, he added, the Club would be looking at how it can help the people of Kumamoto and other affected areas.
Club Partners with Custom Media
The Club has appointed local media agency Custom Media to oversee the advertising in the Club's monthly magazine, iNTOUCH, and its digital channels, including the Club website and weekly e-newsletter, Spotlight.
The Club's Communications director, Shane Busato, said, “By having Custom Media take charge of the Club’s advertising business, we will be able to focus our energy and resources on creating even better magazine and website experiences for more Club Members."
Custom Media currently publishes the magazines of the American and British chambers of commerce in Japan and produces an online video channel about business in Japan.
Custom Media President Robert Heldt said, "We are very proud that Tokyo American Club has recognized us as the best local partner to help preserve and promote their valuable brand.”
Find out more about Club advertising options on the Sponsorship & Advertising page.
Club to Expand Fitness Center
Following the recent extension of the Fitness Center and Sky Pool hours, an expanded Fitness Center will open on March 19.
In the reorganized space, Members will be able to enjoy a convenient, dedicated stretching area.
In addition, around 40 brand-new, state-of-the-art fitness machines will be installed in April.
During the renovation of the Fitness Center, from March 1 to 18, the facility will close at 9pm, instead of the usual 11pm. It will continue to open each day at 5:45am.
