Katsuragi Hiromasa (桂木宏昌) was selected as president of the Shinyokohama Rotary Club in only his third year as a member. The article highlights his appointment and his determination to continue community-focused initiatives and strengthen communications. Going forward, he aims to increase membership and raise awareness of the club.
The article details how Katsuragi Hiromasa (桂木宏昌) was selected as president of the Shinyokohama Rotary Club at the unusually early stage of his third year as a member, as well as his determination to take on the role. It describes how he accepted the request positively, saying, “Being asked to do something is an opportunity to be tested,” despite the appointment being unusual by the club’s standards. Before taking office, he visited members to hear their views, demonstrating his commitment to making the organization more open and communicative.
The article also describes how experiencing a serious illness at age 10 helped him develop the sensitivity to empathize with people’s pain and concerns. It introduces his achievements in building trust and reviving a student club during university, as well as the path that led him to aspire to contribute to Japanese society after studying in the United States.
As part of his community service, he has been involved in a support program distributing food to single-parent households. At the same time, he recognizes that volunteer activities are not yet sufficiently known in the community. Going forward, he plans to raise awareness through consistent communications, take the lead in promoting the club’s appeal, increase membership and guide the club forward.