Indiana Okinawa Kenjinkai
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- North America(United States of America/State of Indiana)
- Indiana Okinawa Kenjinkai About
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Membership 80 (As of 2017) Established 1994 Chairperson Atsuko Richardson （From 2017） Organization Overview ・President are selected thru elections; Term of office: 2 years.
・2 Vice President, 1 Secretary, 1 Treasurer and 7 Board Members.
・Members are mainly Uchinanchus married to American military retirees. Very family-oriented gatherings with a strong teamwork.
・First President: Masako Finch
・Held the 15th Anniversary event in 2009.Affiliated Org. None Related Org. 1 Publication 1 - Indiana Okinawa Kenjinkai Activity contents
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Description ・Hold several events such as a picnic, New Year's Party and a International Festival in a year. Members in theirs 60s mostly attend. We continue family-oriented activities and parties in order to gain the cultural interest of the younger generation.
・We were very active 10 years ago with Children's Eisa, a International Festival, Junior Study Tours and Uchinanchu Festivals. However, our membership decreased so we are not active as before.
・Hold Eisa, Sanshin, Ryukyu Dance events several times a year. Members in theirs 60s mostly attend.Own scholarship program None Exchange with other region Yes
Receive advice and support from neighboring Kenjinkais.Other Okinawa related matters Uchinanchus gather a lot at the Lawrence Community Park Activities Center.
