Organization

The Okinawa Association of America is managed by 15 elected Board of Directors. At annual membership meetings the members elect seven or eight Directors each year for a two-year term and a President for a two-year term. Two Vice Presidents, a Secretary, a Treasurer, and Chairs of the committees are appointed by the Board. The 15 Board of Directors and Officers meets at least once a month, and generally meet on the third Sunday of every month.

There are ten committees to provide specialized programs:

• Activities Committee (Seisonen-Bu)
• Building Committee
• Cultural Committee (Bunka-Bu)
• Goodwill Ambassador Committee
• History Committee
• Kajimaya Senior Citizens Club Committee
• Library/Museum Development Committee
• Martial Arts Committee
• Membership Committee
• Newsletter Committee
• Performing Arts Committee (Geino-Bu)
• Public Relations Committee
• Scholarship Committee
• Website Committee
• Women's Association (Fujin-Bu)
• Young Okinawans of Southern California

The Performing Arts Committee (Geino-Bu) is the largest group, and 24 independent Okinawan dance, music, and Taiko studios belong to the group. When needed, we create special committees to carry out special projects.

 

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