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We’re big on participation if you want to change something to the positive.  If you think things need fixed, it might be time to run for a position on the Board of Governors.    Even if you think things are fine, what a great opportunity to help the TAC that we all enjoy.  Please see letter below.

Invitation to Participate in the Tokyo American Club

Board of Governors Election 2012
From the TAC Nominating Committee

Dear Fellow TAC Members:

The TAC Board of Governors works with Management to ensure that the club is managed in the best interest of its members and in accordance with its Articles of Association and all applicable laws. The Board insures we continue to enjoy many excellent and unique benefits as members of the Tokyo American Club.

Each year the Nominating Committee presents a slate of candidates. After Board approval, the slate is placed before the membership for election at the regularly scheduled Annual General Meeting, held in November.

This Notice is to ask if you or someone you know is interested in standing for election to the Board. If you are interested, and you meet the minimum qualifications set forth below, please reply to this email (completing the section at the bottom of this email) no later than July 24. It is your chance to contribute to the continued well-being of the entire TAC community and to make a difference! Someone from the Nominating Committee will be in touch with you in due course.

Minimum Qualifications:
In this first election to be held under the new Articles of Association (effective Oct. 1, 2012), Members must still conform to Article 25 of the current Articles of Association, which requires the following qualifications to serve on the Board of Governors: Minimum membership: “at the time of election have been Resident Regular Members or Resident Regular Company Members for more than one year.”

Refer to the new General Rules, Section 30 Nominations for Governor, 1.4. This outlines the factors that shall be considered in the selection of nominees by the Nominating Committee.

Thank you very much for considering this request.

Nominating Committee

I have sent a message to Tell Tac but I never get a response so I am posting the following:

What has happened to the old system for taxi service that we had at the club in Takanawa?  It was efficient and simple.  You made a request at the member’s desk and they phoned a taxi for you.  They took your name so that you would keep your place in line.  A parking attendant would notify you as you sat waiting inside the entrance.

This system no longer exists.

I stood waiting for a taxi on Thursday evening with my sensei for over 30 minutes.  It was embarrassing and it reflected badly upon the club.  There is no designated queue.  People stood around in a chaotic fashion (it was extremely busy that evening).  It is hard to discern who is next in line.

I had made a request for a taxi at the member’s desk next to the Trader’s Bar.  Two ladies assured my sensei and I that they had phoned for taxis.  However, eight taxis pulled up and parked.  They were reserved for other guests.  The majority of people waiting were forced to retrieve taxis elsewhere.

I returned back to the member’s service desk but the two ladies had left the desk unmanned.  I returned to the trader’s bar and asked the manager on duty to phone for more taxis.  To be honest, he did not seem concerned nor was he helpful.  He called for the parking attendant who was extremely courteous and apologetic.  He quickly retrieved a taxi for us.

What has happened?  I am embarrassed to entertain my sensei at the club if such poor service continues.