３月１３日大和市にて、赤十字奉仕団、女性部の方々と交流を深めました。奉仕団では、防災訓練、献血運動、市民まつりへの協力、女性ならではの文化交流と数々の活動に尽力され、その成果を上げておられます。来年，奉仕団は設立１５周年を迎えられます．ますます活動の輪が広がる事と思います．私共、ミクロネシア連邦は、奉仕団と更に結び付きを深め、お互い協力して、国際交流の推進，より良い社会の構築のお手伝いをさせて頂きたいと思います。２０００年に我が国へ奉仕団より車を寄贈して頂きました．大変役立ています。そして、すばらし自然溢れるミクロネシア連邦に是非、足をお運び下さい．心より歓迎致します。
Ambassador and Mrs. Fritz held a friendly exchange with members of Yamato-City Red Cross Ladies Volunteer Group on March 23, 2009 in Yamato City. The group has been actively involved in voluntary activities including disaster prevention drill, blood donation campaign, citizens festival programs, cultural exchange and etc. The group will celebrate its 15th anniversary next year. We are deeply encouraged by the activities undertaken by the group, and look forward to continue the friendly and cooperative working relationship. The group donated a supporting vehicle to the FSM Red Cross Society in year 2000. We extend our sincere appreciation for the kind assistance and support, and warmly welcome all of you to the visit the islands of Micronesia.