{"id":6020,"date":"2022-11-28T20:49:23","date_gmt":"2022-11-29T03:49:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/birankai.org\/?page_id=6020"},"modified":"2023-06-03T11:09:58","modified_gmt":"2023-06-03T18:09:58","slug":"2022_annual_report","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/birankai.org\/2022_annual_report\/","title":{"rendered":"2022 ANNUAL REPORT"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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\nBirankai North America
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For Fiscal year:\u00a0Jan-Dec 2021<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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Together We Persevere<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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Birankai North America<\/strong><\/span><\/h1>

We are an association of Aikido practitioners and dojos <\/span>founded by T.K. Chiba, Shihan,
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We Are A Community of Practice<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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44 affiliated schools in the U.S
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52 Shidoin
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275 Dan Ranked Members
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Dear Fellow Birankai Members,\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

I apologize for the late delivery of the 2022 Annual Report on our activities of fiscal year 2021. While it is untimely in a variety of ways, it is nevertheless a marker on the timeline of our organization. We are playing a game of catch-up, primarily due to all of the personnel changes we have had in the last couple of years at the Board and officer level. We value each and every one of you and want you to be informed of how the Board is managing the organization as well as general trends within our organization.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

We will be delivering a new report earlier in 2023 to capture the activities of 2022, which was a new and inspiring year in many ways.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

I know many of you are still reeling from the losses that came with the pandemic and the many challenges that continue to ensue. The Board and I are working steadfastly to support the organization, and we are all driven by a desire to preserve and grow Sensei\u2019s legacy and vision. We are here to support you.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

Sincerely,\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

Todd Fessenden
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Thank You To Our Volunteers<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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We are a community driven by volunteerism, and we are enriched through the volunteer efforts of our members.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

BNA members of all ranks and all ages have generously given of their time, energy and talents in 2021. They are the hands and heart of the organization. Some serve as community volunteers, some lead team projects or administer programs, and others serve in governance to set direction and initiate community projects.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Volunteers in BNA Governance<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>

Birankai North America is governed by three bodies:
The Senior Council, the Teachers’ Council and the Board of Directors.<\/span>
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The Senior Council<\/strong> (SC)\u00a0
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Consists of all active BNA Shihan, plus the Chair of the Teachers\u2019 Council.<\/span><\/p>

Officers of the Senior Council in 2021:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>

\u2022 Chair:<\/strong>\u00a0Robert Savoca
\u2022 Deputy Chair:<\/strong> David Stier<\/span>
<\/span>\u2022 Senior Advisor:<\/strong>\u00a0Darrell Bluhm\u00a0<\/span>
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The Teachers Council <\/strong>(TC)
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Made up of all active BNA Shidoin, plus Fukushidoin, who are Chief Instructors of a dojo.<\/span><\/p>

Officers of the Teachers Council in 2021:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>

\u2022 TC Chair:<\/strong>\u00a0 John Brinsley<\/span>
\u2022 TC Secretary:<\/strong>\u00a0 Eric Doss<\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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The Board of Directors <\/strong>(BOD)
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The BNA Board of Directors are active BNA members with significant experience within the organization and include at least one Shihan selected by the Senior Council and one Shidoin selected by the Teachers’ Council.<\/span><\/p>

BNA President:<\/strong>\u00a0Deb Pastors<\/span><\/p>

2021 Directors:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>

\u2022 <\/strong>Dennis Belt (Senior Council Appointee)<\/span>
\u2022<\/strong> Suzane Van Amburgh (Teachers’ Council Appointee)\u00a0
\u2022<\/strong> Deena Drake
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Non-voting officers:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>

\u2022\u00a0 Corporate Secretary:<\/strong> Jan Arkless-Wilson, transition to Gerard Enriquez
\u2022\u00a0 Treasurer:<\/strong>\u00a0 Joshua Karlin
\u2022\u00a0 Executive Director:\u00a0<\/strong> Neilu Naini
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Biran Editor:<\/strong> Mark Reid<\/span><\/p>

Communications Committee:<\/strong> Suzane Van Amburgh, Chair<\/span><\/p>

Communications Outreach:<\/strong> Thea Oatman<\/span><\/p>

Dan Registrar:<\/strong> Mary Malmros<\/span><\/p>

Ethics Committee:<\/strong> Maureen Browne, Chair – transition to Tom Grimaldi<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Grants Committee:<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong> Ed Hernandez, Chair<\/span><\/span><\/p>

Medical Director:<\/strong><\/strong>\u00a0Don McKay<\/span><\/p>

Membership Coordinator:<\/strong> Suzanne Gonzales-Webb<\/span><\/p>

Seminar & Communications Coordinator: <\/strong><\/strong>Carrie Parkinson<\/span><\/p>

Scholarship Committee:<\/strong> Terri Park, Chair<\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Systems Administrator:<\/strong>\u00a0Cindy Moore<\/span><\/p>

Video Curator:<\/strong>\u00a0Rob Schenk<\/span><\/p>

Website Administration: <\/strong>\u00a0Jobe Groot; Thierry Diagana<\/span><\/p>

Youth Committee Chair:<\/strong> Norine Longmire<\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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Community Volunteers<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>
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Frank Apodaca – Deep River Aikido<\/span><\/p>\n

Dennis Belt – Ventura Aikikai<\/span><\/p>\n

Darrell Bluhm – Siskiyou Aikikai<\/span><\/p>\n

John Brinsley – Aikido Daiwa<\/span><\/p>\n

Maureen Browne – Fox Valley Aikikai<\/span><\/p>\n

Thierry Diagana – Aikido Institute of San Francisco<\/span><\/p>\n

Eric Doss – Lansing Area Aikikai<\/span><\/p>\n

Deena Drake – San Diego Aikikai<\/span><\/p>\n

Gerard Enriquez – Aikido Institure of San Francisco<\/span><\/p>\n

Todd Fessenden – Summit Aikikai<\/span><\/p>\n

Suzanne Gonzales-Webb – Desert Aikikai<\/span><\/p>\n

Tom Grimaldi – Copper Mountain Aiki Budo<\/span><\/p>\n

Jobe Groot – At large<\/span><\/p>\n

Mike Head – Aikido Daiwa<\/span><\/p>\n

Ed Hernandez – New Tampa Aikido<\/span><\/p>\n

Joshua Karlin – Aikido Daiwa<\/span><\/p>\n

Norine Longmire – Aikido Takayama<\/span><\/p>\n

Elizabeth Lynn – At Large<\/span><\/p>\n

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Marci Martinez – Grass Valley Aikikai<\/span><\/p>

Don McKay – Green River Aikikai<\/span><\/p>

RC Miles – North County Aikikai<\/span><\/p>

Cindy Moore – San Diego Aikikai<\/span><\/p>

Neilu Naini – Clallam Aikikai<\/span><\/p>

Thea Oatman – Lansing Area Aikikai<\/span><\/p>

Read Omohundro – Living Well Aikido<\/span><\/p>

Carrie Parkinson – Lansing Area Aikikai<\/span><\/p>

Deb Pastors – Oak Park Aikikai<\/span><\/p>

Cecilia Ramos – Grass Valley Aikikai<\/span><\/p>

Mark Reid – New Tampa Aikikai<\/span><\/p>

Rob Schenk – Aikido Institute of San Francisco<\/span><\/p>

Mark Sharp – Oak Park Aikikai<\/span><\/p>

David Stier – Green River Aikido<\/span><\/p>

Kathy Stier – Green River Aikido<\/span><\/p>

Suzane Van Amburgh – Multnomah Aikikai<\/span><\/p>

Chris Wagner – Logan Square Aikido<\/span><\/p>

Michael Werth – Rhode Island Aikikai<\/span><\/p>

Jan Arkless Wilson – San Diego Aikikai<\/span><\/p>

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The Board has been keeping expenses conservative during the pandemic by focusing on expanding support for seminars and events, while also increasing revenue through efforts such as the collaboration with Aikido Journal to produce the online product “Power and Grace, Portrait of a Master: T.K. Chiba.” By focusing on our fundamental purpose of supporting training and limiting expenses we are poised to rebound as an organization.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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You can support Birankai North America dojos through donating to our<\/span> Seminar Endowment Fund<\/a><\/span>, individual members through our<\/span> Scholarship Program<\/span><\/a>, and our community through a<\/span> General Donation<\/a><\/span>, by shopping at<\/span> AmazonSmile<\/a>,<\/span><\/span> or by shopping at the<\/span> BNA Online Store<\/a>.<\/span><\/span><\/p>

Information on each program and donation option can be found on the<\/span> Support Us Page<\/a><\/span>.<\/span><\/p>

For comments or questions about the Birankai North America Annual Report, please send us a message via our<\/span> Contact Page<\/a><\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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