EDITOR’S NOTES-(216)
(#) The cherry trees in the yard of Gohongi Elementary School were in full bloom when we gathered for the editorial meeting this month. That day, we had a lively discussion over the purpose and content of the “organiza- tional restructuring” to be performed in view of our new status as an NPO.
(#) Starting with the purpose of UNESCO activities, the discussion went on to cover a wide range of topics, such as the aim of our becoming an NPO, and the UN reform.
(#) Our Secretary-General, Ms. Harada, who is busy arranging for the forthcoming charity concert, stood to tell us about her impressions as she negotiated with various organizations including the Meguro Corporation Association, Meguro Branch of Tokyo Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and others.
(#) According to her, it is her feeling that more people have come to trust the Meguro UNESCO, which made her realize the significance of what the NPO status seemed to have. But at the same time, of course, she said that such could have only been built on the many years of strenuous efforts by President Kato and others, so that is what’s really important.
(#) Members of the PR committee were totally convinced by her comments that the merits arising from the NPO status will slowly but surely take shape in the future.
(M. Saito)