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New Leadership at Palsystem Yamanashi Nagano

On June 12, 2023, Palsystem Yamanashi Nagano, based in Kofu City, hosted its 34th General Assembly at Bell Classic Kofu. The event saw participation from 221 out of 228 delegates, with a majority either attending in person or submitting their votes through proxy.

The assembly approved all four proposals that were on the agenda, which included reports on business activities, financial status, and the selection of new officers. Significantly, Koji Ozawa was named as the new Executive Director during the board meeting held post-assembly.

Agenda Highlights

The assembly approved the following:
1. Proposal 1: Approval of the 2024 Business Activity Report, Financial Report, and Surplus Disposition Plan.
2. Proposal 2: Approval of the 2025 Business and Activity Policy and Budget.
3. Proposal 3: Selection of officers for the 18th term.
4. Proposal 4: Approval for officers' retirement benefits and farewell funds.

For 2024, Palsystem Yamanashi Nagano will focus on its theme, "Moving Beyond for a Better Tomorrow, Promoting SDGs through Activities." This initiative resulted in an impressive business performance, reporting a total business volume of 8.23 billion yen, which reflects a growth of 4.5% compared to the previous year. The operational surplus, analogous to the ordinary profit of typical companies, stood at 120 million yen, marking a substantial increase of 24.5% year-on-year. Additionally, the member count rose to 59,836, an increase of 1,426 from the previous year.

As 2025 is the International Year of Cooperatives, the organization aims to amplify cooperatives' value in the local community further.

New Board of Directors

The assembly also saw the election of board members, with 19 directors and 3 auditors being appointed. Post-assembly, the board convened and re-elected Shigeko Fukue as the Chairperson, with Koji Ozawa stepping into the role of Executive Director.

The elected representatives are as follows:

• - Chairperson: Shigeko Fukue (re-elected)
• - Vice Chairperson: Mayumi Kotani (re-elected)
• - Executive Director: Koji Ozawa (newly appointed)
• - Executive Directors: Yoshisuke Iketani (re-elected), Naoki Kaneko (newly appointed)
• - Permanent Directors: Yasuko Kagami (re-elected), Yasuko Kawano (re-elected), Naomi Nakanishi (re-elected)

With this new leadership structure, Palsystem Yamanashi Nagano is committed to fostering a society where individuals lead enriched lives and community coexistence thrives.

About Palsystem Yamanashi Nagano

Palsystem Yamanashi Nagano's headquarters is located at 225-1 Kojoji, Kofu City, Yamanashi Prefecture. Led by Chairperson Shigeko Fukue, the organization currently boasts a capital of 2.65 billion yen and a membership of 59,000 individuals, with a total business volume of 8.23 billion yen as of the end of March 2025. For more information, visit their website.

Palsystem Federation Headquarters can be found at 2-2-6 Okubo, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, led by Masakazu Oshin. The Federation reports a total business volume of 254.1 billion yen and a membership of 1.735 million as of the end of March 2024.

Looking Ahead

The new initiatives for 2025 aim not only to reinforce existing frameworks but also to enhance community connections and assert the essence of cooperative values across the region. Through these efforts, Palsystem Yamanashi Nagano aspires to achieve greater relevance and sustainability in its operations.