May 13

JETAA Chapter Beat 5.13.09

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Freelance writer/editor Jonathan Trace (Fukuoka-ken, 2005-08) takes us on a walk around the JET Alumni community for another edition of JETAA Chapter Beat.carp-streamers

JETAA D.C.

  • J-Dinner – Thursday, May 14th, 7:00 at Meiwah.
  • JBook Book Club – Monday, May 18th, 6:30 at Penn Quarter Teaism. May’s topic of discussion is “Moribito” by Nahoko Uehashi. New members always welcome, so drop on by.
  • JETAA DC Alumni Social Event at Pimlico Race Course – May 23rd at the Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, MD. The first race is 11:30 and admissions is free.

JETAA Southern California

  • Camp JET at Lake Arrowhead – May 29th – May 31st at Lake Arrowhead. Spend the weekend roughing it with JETAASC.
  • Pre-Departure Seminar Volunteers Needed! – Saturday, June 27th, 8:00 to 5:00 at Almansor Court. The 2009 JET participants are gearing up for their adventure to Japan, and JETAASC is looking for JET Alumni to guide them on their way. Share your experiences, wisdom and laughs with the new crowd and become a volunteer.

JETAA British Columbia

  • Pre-Departure Seminar Volunteers Needed Canada Style – Saturday, June 27th at BCIT Downtown Campus.  JETAABC is looking for volunteers to help prepare the newest crop of JET participants.

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  • Spring Family BBQ Cook-Out – Saturday, May 16t, 12:00  at the Chattahoochee River Park in Roswell. JETAASE along with the Japan-America Society of Georgia is holding its annual Young Professionals Spring Family BBQ Cook-Out. Spend the day outside grilling, chatting and seeing old friends.

JETAA New York

  • JETAANY Book Club Meeting – Wednesday, May 13th, 7:00 at a location yet to be announced. This month’s selection will be, “The Housekeeper and the Professor” by Yoko Ogawa.
  • Sushi Rolling at Satsuko – Tuesday, May 27th, 7:00 at Satsuko. Learn how to roll your own sushi so you’ll never go hungry again.

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  • East Bay Nomikai Happy Hour – Thursday, May 21st, 6:00 at Conga Lounge. Celebrate summer’s imminent arrival with Mai Tais, friends and JETAANC.
  • JETAANC Book Club Meeting – The next official meeting of the Book Club is happening in June. The discussion will center around “Silence” by Shusaku Endo. Start reading so you’ll be ready come June.

JETAA Western Australia

  • UWA Japanese Studies Society’s River Cruise – Thursday, May 14th, 7:00 departing from Barrak St. Jetty. Test your Japanese and your sea legs at this year’s River Cruise.

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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