Date and Time: October 31, 2024 (Wednesday) 14:00-15:25
Location: Abiko Civic Plaza, Conference Room #1
Participants: 20 board members  　　　　　　(No. 24-14)

The second board meeting for the FY2024 was held.
The agenda items included (1) the holding of the 32nd Abiko International Exchange Festival and (2) the appointment of an advisor.
Regarding the festival, proposals were made concerning the date, time, and content. Regarding the position of advisor, it was proposed that Mr. Noboru Noguchi (Advisor to the National Federation of UNESCO Associations in Japan, former AIRA director), who has made significant contributions to AIRA's international exchange activities for many years, be appointed. As a result of the deliberation, both proposals were approved.
After that, AIRA's activity progress report and interim income and expenditure report for FY2024 were presented.
During the meeting, the attending board members introduced themselves and discussed topics related to international exchange, such as exchange classes with foreigners and conducting street interviews with foreigners, encouraging interaction among the attendees.

（Translated by Rie Hama）