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Committees
The Club relies on a diversity of committees to plan special events and programs, oversee particular operations and advise the Board of Governors and Club management. Whether it's a field of expertise or an amateur passion, Members are highly encouraged to become directly involved in the Club and help shape its future by joining a committee.Contact the General Manager’s Office for details or e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it (enter the committee of interest and contact's name from the listing below in the subject line).
*Parenthesized names denote Board liason
Recreation
Tim Griffen (Ira Wolf)Bowling — Crystal Goodfliesh
Fitness — Samuel Rogan
Golf — Steven Thomas
Library — Melanie Chetley
Logan Room — Diane Dooley & Cathleen Fuge
Squash — Martin Fluck
Swim — Jesse Green & Alexander Jampel
Video Library — Abigail Radmilovich
Youth Activities — To be appointed
The Recreation Committee develops and promotes recreational programs at the Club designed to keep bodies and minds active, healthy and happy. A mix of activities ensures that Members of all ages and interests can discover their ideal pursuits.
Achievements
• April 2010/November 2010, the first times the swim team attended overseas swim meets in Hong Kong and Taipei.
• January 2011, the first time all youth basketball programs are held at the Club.
• March 2011, started Social Badminton program for adults and juniors.
• June 2011, held Summer "Camp Discovery," the first time to be run in-house.
• June 2011, held the second annual TAC Premier Classic Squash Tournament.
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Compensation
Brian Nelson
The Compensation Committee consists of five voting members, all of whom are members of the Board of Governors. The General Manager and the Chair of the Human Resources Committee are non-voting ex officio members. Other committee chairs or individual experts may be invited to participate, as needed, in specific deliberations. The General Manager reports to, and consults with, the Compensation Committee on hiring, firing, and annual evaluations of Executive staff. The Compensation Committee's responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
The Compensation Committee consists of five voting members, all of whom are members of the Board of Governors. The General Manager and the Chair of the Human Resources Committee are non-voting ex officio members. Other committee chairs or individual experts may be invited to participate, as needed, in specific deliberations. The General Manager reports to, and consults with, the Compensation Committee on hiring, firing, and annual evaluations of Executive staff. The Compensation Committee's responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Benchmark staff compensation, including the General Manager and the Executive staff.
• Review and approve the goals and performance metrics for the General Manager by June 1 of each year.
• Provide General Manager with his annual performance evaluation; approve General Manager's bonus; report performance evaluation to the Board.
• Manage contract renewals of the General Manager with final approval by the Board.
• Manage the search when hiring a new manager, including development of the compensation package.
• Provide the Board with a yearly report on Executive compensation that the Board can approve and deliver to the membership at the Annual General Meeting.
Finance
Gregory Davis (John Durkin)The Finance Committee works to keep the Club's finances in order, preparing the budget and overseeing all financial affairs and policies, including the adherence to approved forecasts, recommendation of the annual auditing firm and consideration of requested additional funding.
Achievements
• December 2010, formed a small refinancing group to seek better financing.
• June 2011, the Finance Chair and one committee member joined the Advisory Panel, tasked to provide a proposal to the Board to stabilize TAC's financial condition.
• September 2011, reviewed and recommended the FY 2012 budget and cash balance projection to the Board.
• October 2011, Advisory Panel presented recommendations to the Board on items that will improve the financial situation of the Club.
View the Club 2011 financial statement.
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Food & Beverage
Joe Purcell (Mary Saphin)Wine — Mark Baxter
The Food & Beverage Committee ensures that the quality and service of the Club's restaurants continue to surpass Member expectations and deliver world-class dining, along with exceptional banqueting and catering services. Its involvement ranges from creating policies to assessing finances to developing a yearly agenda of events.
Achievements
• Closed FY 2011 with the most successful F&B financials in Club history.
• September 2011, launched new fall Banquet packages (best deal in town!).
• September 2011, addressed major critical issues, including children's behaviour and age restrictions.
• September 2011, opened Café Med for lunch service.
• October 2011, refocused and reopened The Chill Zone with new activities.
• November 2011, held over 14 wine events in the last six months.
• November 2011, sucessfully opened Decanter - Steak | Chops | Wine.
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House
Jesse Green (Gregory Lyon)Facilities Management Group — Gregory Lyon
The House Committee oversees the maintenance and improvement of Club facilities to meet its objectives and ideals and keep the Club running smoothly. Tasks include evaluating the use of space, implementing upgrades, proposing dress and conduct regulations, investigating violations of Club rules and acceptable behavior and taking appropriate actions, and making recommendations to the Board.
2009 Achievements
• September 2011, published completely revised House Rules, updated for the new Azabudai facility.
• Developed a new domestic helper program.
• Reviewed engineering outsourcing bids.
• October 2011, approved child dining rules for family outlets.
• November 2011, established the Facilities Management Group, as a sub-committee of House, to provide oversight of all facility related issues. All Architectural Advisory Group (AAG) and Parking Sub-Committee issues fall under the purview of the Facilities Management Group.
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Human Resources
Jon Sparks (Steve Romaine)The Human Resources Committee guides the Club's executive team on staff management and organization. It audits human-resource practices and policies to ensure that they meet both industry and Club standards and also reviews and approves compensation programs to the Board.
Achievements
• Oversaw recruitment and staffing.
• Reviewed FY 2011 performance bonus payment method and made a recommendation to the Finance Committee and Board.
• Reviewed staff salary levels, comparing them to market data from the Hewitt Survey.
• Oversaw 2011 Employee Satisfaction Survey.
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Membership
Mark Ferris (Deb Wenig)Branding — Mark Ferris
The Membership Committee takes care of all matters related to Membership applications, resignations, cancellations, suspensions and transfers in status, and recommends policies to the Board of Governors concerning Member communications.
Achievements
• December 2010, reviewed iNTOUCH cover stories for 2011.
• March 2011, set up the Branding Task Force to determine the Club branding.
• April 2011, recommended to the Board revisions to the rules for Life Membership.
• May 2011, recommended to the Board application procedures prior to securing positions on the waiting list.
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Nominating
Nick MaseeThe Nominating Committee prepares the Club's slates of nominees for election to office in accordance with procedures established in the General Rules. To ready the ballots, the committee solicits information and recommendations from the Board of Governors, general manager and knowledgeable Members.
Achievements
• August 2011, sent a bilingual letter, “Invitation to Participate in the Tokyo American Club Election 2011,” to all members to solicit interest and potential candidates.
• August 2011, identified and pursued approximately 180 potential candidates (thank you all for your time).
• September 2011, provided the Board with the slate for election 2011.
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Programs & Events
Barbara Hancock (Ann Marie Skalecki)Community Relations — Donald Soo
Culture — Miki Ohyama
Entertainment — Matthew Krcelic
Fred Harris Gallery — Yumiko Sai
The Programs & Events Committee advises the Board on matters of cultural exchange as well as organizing a full calendar of social programs at the Club, including cocktail receptions, comedy shows and holiday dinners, to keep Members engaged, involved and smiling throughout the year. The lineup includes popular annual events such as the Club's Bon Odori, Independence Day celebrations and the Welcome Back Party.
Achievements
• January 2011, opened the Frederick Harris Gallery with invited exhibitor Toko Shinoda, one of Japan's foremost calligraphers and artists.
• February 2011, held Super Bowl XLV event, an action-packed morning lineup of football, food and fun for the Club's diehard NFL fans.
• May 2011, held Jammin' for Japan in partnership with the Women's Group, the Club's hugely successful extravaganza to benefit the disaster-hit Tohoku area.
• June 2011, held 2011 Sportsman of the Year Award Ceremony, presenting the award to golf star Ryo Ishikawa in front of more than 350 members and their guests.
• July 2011, held Independance Day Reception and Dinner featuring Prince Hitachi; U.S. Embassy, Military & Coast Guard Representatives; a Color Guard; speeches, anthems, toasts and cutting of the cake; and music by the Tokyo Fire Department Band and Arifuku's Jazz Trio.
• September 2011, outing to Nakamura Kasho's Kabuki performance and name-taking ceremony with a special back-stage tour. A portion of proceeds was donated to the Tohoku region.
• September 2011, held the annual Welcome Back event in partnership with the Women's Group, featuring Konishiki, with the proceeds going to help the children in the disaster-hit Tohoku area through the Konishiki Kids Foundation.
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