Feb 10

JETAA Chapter Beat 2.10.09

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Freelance writer/editor Jonathan Trace (Fukuoka-ken, 2005-08) takes us on a walk around the JET Alumni community…

JETAA New York

  • Japan-A-Mania! Planning Session – Thursday, February 12th, 7:00 at Financier Cafe. Come get the details for the event and make suggestions for new activities.
  • Japan-A-Mania! – Saturday, February 28th. JETAA, Big Brothers Big Sisters of NY and NY de Volunteer is hosting a day of Japanese culture and activities for NYC kids. Help out and share your love of Japan with the kids.
  • Happy Hour – Thursday, February 19th. Time and location to be announced. Stay tuned!

JETAA Chicago

JETAA Pacific Northwest

  • ZEN: Japanese Film and Lecture Series – February 26th and February 28th at University of Washington and Seattle University(respectively). Come see the story of legendary Zen Master Dogen on screen and join the discussion of his life and the film.

JETAA Great Lakes

  • 2009 JET Programme Volunteers – February 18th, 19th and 20th, 9:00-5:00. The Detroit Consulate General of Japan is looking for JET alumni to help give interviews for 2009 JET Programme hopefuls. Come give a little back to the JET Programme.

JETAA Western Australia

  • 2008 JET Returnees Reception – Friday, February 20th at the Consulate General. Meet the newly returned and reflect on times past at this year’s Returnees Reception. There’s only enough room for the first 20 ex-JETs, so don’t delay.
  • Family BBQ – Saturday, February 21st, at Kings Park(dates and locations tentative). Come to this family event and share in some tasty barbecue and friendly conversation.
  • Kaiwa! – Thursday, February 12th, 5:30 at 43 Below. Hang out with old friends and practice Japanese with new ones.
  • Comittee Meeting – Tuesday, February 17, time and details to be announced.

JETAA Northern California

  • JETAANC vs. Japan Society Victory Cup Tournament! – Saturday, February 21st, 7:00 at Serra Bowl join in the first ever JETAANC vs. Japan Society of Northern California Victory Cup Tournament. The first event is bowling, so sign up and throw some rocks.
  • Transcending: The Wat Misaka Story – Saturday, February 14th, 1:00 at the JCCCNC Nisei Community Hall. Come see a screening of Transcending: the Wat Misaka Story, a documentary about the first Asian American professional basketball player.

What happened at your chapter’s event? If you attend(ed) any of these exciting events, JetWit would love to hear about them. Just email Jonathan Trace with any info, stories or comments.


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