Feb 17

JETAA Chapter Beat 2.17.09

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

JETAA Northern California

• JETAANC vs. Japan Society Victory Cup Tournament! – Saturday, February 21st, 6:30 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.
• March Book Club – Miyuki Miyabe’s All She was Worth is the topic of next month’s book club, so start reading and be ready to discuss. Date and time to be announced.
• Japanese Discussion Group – Saturday, February 21st, 3:00. The topic of this month’s lecture will be Organ Transplant/Brain Death by Yuka Yokota, chairman of the Japan Nursing Student Association. Come listen in and share your thoughts. Location to be announced.
• East Bay Nomikai Happy Hour! – Thursday, February 19th, 6:00 at Thalassa in Berkeley. It’s the third Thursday of the month and that means it’s time for some fun, drinks and friends.

JETAA Texoma

• Happy Hour! – Tuesday, February 24th, 6:30 at the Ragin Cajun Restaurant. Don’t miss this night of fun on the bayou! Bring the kids and catch up with old friends.

JETAA New York

• 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, 6:00 at The Snug. Relax and chat with friends old and new at this month’s happy hour.

JETAA Pacific Northwest

• Japan Young Professional Group Lecture – Tuesday, February 17th. The topic will be “Overcoming Intercultural Challenges to Entrepreneurship” by Dr. Ryo Kubota, President and CEO of Acucela Inc. Don’t miss this fascinating discussion about working in both Japan and the U.S.
• International Trade Reception – Wednesday, February 25th, 5:30 at the Governor’s Mansion in Olympia. Meet Governor Christine Gregoire and members of the state legislature at this year’s International Trade Reception.
• 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 Canberra

• JETAA Oceania Logo Competition – JETAA Oceania is looking for logos. Help promote the JET Programme and embrace your creative side. Entries due by March 1st, 2009.
• Japanese Architecture Lecture – Tuesday, February 24th, 5:30 at the James O Fairfax Theatre at the National Gallery of Australia. Paul Noritaka Tange of the Tange Institute is giving a lecture on the work of his father, noted architect Kenzo Tange and his influence on modern Japanese Architecture.
• O-Shaberikai – Wednesday, February 25th, 5:30 at the Holy Grail in Civic. Join in and meet Japanese people living in Canberra and other locals interested in Japan.

JETAA D.C.

• Conference on Asian Pacific American Leadership(CAPAL) Happy Hour – Wednesday, February 18, 6:00 at Gazuza. Join in and make some professional contacts or just some new friends at CAPAL.
• Karaoke Night Out – Friday, February 20th, 9:30 at Cafe Japone. Sing and laugh with your friends at JETAA DC.

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.