I'm flying Asiana Airlines to Kansai Airport.

Relaxing at UNITED Lounge at SEATAC.

 

 

 

 

 

 

It was my first Seattle Executives Association meeting of the year. I became an alternate member for this year and plan to attend SEA meetings once a month. Ryan, our Chief Design Officer, has stepped in to represent me at SEA.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The state of Iowa recently conducted the Republican primary, a preliminary election to determine the party's nominee for elective offices like the president, governor, or senator. This process involves registered Republican voters casting their ballots for their preferred candidate in state-level elections. The candidate who secures the most votes in each state earns delegates, and the one with the overall majority becomes the party's nominee. This primary system allows party members to actively participate in the democratic selection of candidates, playing a crucial role in the U.S. election process.

The winner of these primaries becomes the Republican candidate for the presidential election in November. Former president, Donald Trump won the first Iowa primary election, which was held on January 15. In the U.S. presidential election, the Electoral College Elector casts the decisive votes, representing each state.

Key aspects of how the Electoral College operates include:

1. Number of electors in each state: Each state has the same number of electors as the total members of its legislature (combining Senate and House of Representatives members).

2. Winner-takes-all: The "winner-takes-all" system means that if a candidate secures the most votes in a state, all electors from that state then vote for that candidate.

3. The electoral college count: Electors from each state form their Electoral College on the first Monday in December and vote to elect a new president and vice president.

4. Majority of 270: To become president, a candidate must secure a majority of at least 270 electoral votes. After the vote, they tally every state’s electoral votes, and if a candidate surpasses 270, they are elected president.

Electors represent votes rather than individual people. Every state takes part in the election, and the candidate who wins the most votes in a state receives its electoral votes. Although the Electoral College was initially introduced to balance national influence and maintain state significance, it has faced occasional criticism from the public.

As it is an election year, it will be interesting to see how events unfold in the next four years.

 

 

 

 

We arranged for Indian food to be catered for lunch after the meeting. It was enjoyable to share a meal and engage in conversation. This week, we were honored to host three guests from our partner company, Otsuka Corporation, in Japan.

 

ミーティングの後のランチには、インド料理をケータリングで提供しました。食事をしながらお互いに話すのは楽しいものですね。今週は、日本のパートナー企業である大塚商会から3人のゲストをお迎えしています。

 

We had our 2024 PSPINC Kick Off Meeting this morning. This marks the midway point to our 36 years, and come July, we will be entering our 37th year. Recognizing that many startups don't even last their first three years, we feel blessed to have been operating for this extended period. Our gratitude goes to our dedicated staff and loyal customers. Thank you.

 

今朝、2024年のPSPINCキックオフミーティングを開催しました。これは36年の中間地点であり、7月には37年目の始まりとなります。多くのスタートアップが最初の3年も続かない中で、この長い間事業を続けることは本当に幸運です。これは、私たちの献身的なスタッフと忠実なお客様のおかげです。ありがとうございます。