On behalf of my family, Ikuko, Yukika and I, we want to thank Chapter 16 for including us in this fantastic organization. I am grateful and humbled by the support and the confidence entrusted to me. We will enthusiastically serve our members and families now and in the coming year. As President of SFA Chapter 16, I pledge to maintain, strengthen, and reinforce our association. We look forward to 2017 with the building of friendships and relationships that will endure and pass to our children. During the course of 2016 Chapter 16 continued excellent lines of effort in member support, fundraising and social activities. As with any organization the members and leadership strives to build on past successes and expand capabilities. It is with this in mind that we will focus on three lines of effort, communication…