JETAA Chapter Beat for August 2016
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Ryan Hata (Tottori-Ken, 2014-Present) AJET National Council Director of Alumni Relations: Ryan is in his second year on the AJET National Council and first as the Director of Alumni Relations. He works alongside Rachel Brisson (AJET National Council Director of Alumni Resources ) and members of JETAA International (JETAA-I) to strengthen the relationship between former JETs, current JETs, and Japan. Ryan helps to keep you up to date with JETAA events around the world. If you have a specific event that you would like promote, please do not hesitate to contact him by email at ryan.hata@ajet.net or his Linkedin profile.
August is notorious for numerous Obon Festivals throughout Japan and the world. See what type of JETAA events are going on around the world during the last month of summer.
When: August 1st, 6:30 pm CDT
Where: Japanese Information Center Chicago-737 N Michigan Ave #1000, Chicago, IL 60611, USA
On Monday, August 1st, JETAA Chicago will have its monthly board meeting.
The meeting’s location will be at the Japanese Information Center downtown, so pencil the date in your diary. We will be reflecting on our outgoing JET initiative 2016, discussing upcoming events such as our much anticipated board game fundraiser and our Career Development Workshop. If you want to come and have your voice heard then you will be most welcome.
Plus there will be a nomikai afterwards.
Our meetings are open to any and all JET Alumni. Dinner is provided to all who attend. Let us know if you have any food allergies or avoidances.
Email info@jetaachicago.com with any questions or any items you would like to add to the agenda.
PC: JETAA Chicago’s Facebook Event Page
2. Texoma JETAA
Hurrah for Triviah! Houston JETAA Monthly Social
When: August 1st, 8 pm CDT
Where: Pimlico Irish Pub-810 Waugh Dr Ste 100, Houston, Texas 77019
Join us for Trivia in August! We will be at Pimlico Pub for trivia, starting around 8 PM.
Show up and hang out with Houston area JETAA members at this monthly event. Jessica will be attending for once, and there’s rumors that Dennis Li will as well.
Come one, come all!
NOTE: Since we had a non-drinker join us a couple of months ago, it’s come to our attention that monthly trivia night is looked upon by some as a “drinking event.” I’d note that while Pimlico is indeed a bar, they do sell non-alcoholic drinks and the group will certainly encourage non-drinkers to come and enjoy Trivia and time together with fellow JETAA members.
PC: Texoma JETAA’s Facebook Event Page
When: August 3rd, 6:30 pm AEST
Where: King O’Malley’s-131 City Walk, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory 2601
Our August Oshaberikai and get together will be at King O’Malley’s, on Wednesday, 3 August from 6:30pm.
皆さん、できれば日本語でしゃべりましょう！( ´ ▽ ` )ﾉ
If you can’t speak Japanese come along anyway, we all speak English too!
For those who haven’t been before here’s how it works: You only pay for what you eat/drink and JETAA Canberra provides the bar snacks.
The Castle room is towards the back of the pub. Turn left at the bar.
Where King O’Malley’s, “The Castle room” 131 City Walk, Canberra
Date Wednesday 3 August 2016
Time From 6:30pm
SPECIAL NOTE ON PARKING
As of 1 September 2015, paid parking has been introduced to the parking area on London Circuit on the eastern side of Northbourne Ave. There is a maximum fee of $5 if you park there after 5pm.
The London Circuit car park on the western side of Northbourne Avenue is still free after 5.30pm.
Canberra Centre has a flat fee of $2 for parking if you enter after 6pm on weeknights.
There is FREE parking within the Australian National University after 5pm on weeknights.
It is also possible to find free parking on Torrens, Lonsdale and Mort streets in Braddon.
PC: JETAA Canberra’s Facebook Event Page
4. JETAADC
JET Talks Presents: Taiko Workshop with Mark H. Rooney
When: August 6th, 6-9 pm EDT
Where: Dance Exchange- 7117 Maple Ave, Takoma Park, MD 20912 (About a 5 minute walk from Takoma Station on the Red Line)
Join JETAADC for a dynamic JET Talks workshop with JET alum Mark Rooney (Wakayama, 2000-2003), who will share the history and traditions of Japanese taiko drumming, along with his own experiences studying and practicing taiko in Japan. Through Mark’s instruction, participants will get hands-on experience learning the basics of taiko technique, practice of kumidaiko (ensemble drumming), awareness of ki (energy), and use of koe (voice).
PC: JETAADC.org
When: August 7th, 1:45 pm NZST
Where: Embassy Theater-10 Kent Terrace, Mount Victoria, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
A couple of us are interested in seeing this movie and thought we could make it a JETAA +family+friends themed last minute event. I’ve e-mailed the box office to inquire about a group discount, but it might just boil down to each interested party buying their own tickets. I will update the situation by Friday at 12 noon. If we get the discount, we’ll need 20 attendees. So… who is interested?
PC: JETAA Wellington’s Facebook Event
6. JETAA NSW
‘Shaberanaito’ Japanese-speaking night!
When: August 10th, 6:30 pm AEST
Where: Daruma Japanese restaurant-8 Quay St, Haymarket NSW 2000, Australia
Again, Shaberanaito on August 10 will be at Daruma Japanese restaurant in Haymarket, where winter-time calls for nabe (Japanese hot-pot), in addition to the other plentiful dishes. Join us for a relaxed dinner speaking Japanese.
The format will be the same as usual: shared dinner in mixed small groups. All levels are welcome….and the atmosphere is friendly…
Join members of AJS-NSW, and JET Alumni Association (JETAA) and feel free to bring other friends.
The price includes good Japanese food, with drinks on your own account. Remember from 6:30pm it is Japanese speaking ONLY!
Registrations are now open. Sign up online or use the form and send by email.
Please get in touch with us (AJS email) if you would like to donate a door prize.
PC: Yelp.com
JETAA Singapore Photo Contest!
When: Photos accepted from July 25th-August 10th, 2016
In conjunction with the JET Programme 30th Anniversary Photo Contest, we are calling all photo-loving JETAA SG members to participate in the 2016 JETAA Singapore Photo Contest. Winning submissions will be printed and distributed in JETAA SG’s events as postcards.
- RULES
1. The photo theme should be either of the following:
「給食」：Kyushoku, school lunches
「教室」： Kyoushitsu, classrooms
「国際交流」：Kokusaikoryū, international relations
「祭り」：Matsuri, Japanese festivals
2. Only submit photos that you’ve taken and have the right to share
3. Photographs featuring the faces of people are not acceptable.
4. All submitted photos must have been taken in Japan.
5. Each entrant may submit up to 2 photo entries for each theme.
6. Each image must be in JPEG format with a resolution of at least 1600×1200 pixels.
7. Each image should not be bigger than 10MB.
- Entry method:
Send your photos to publicrelationsjetaasingapore@gmail.com
Please indicate your:
– Full name (For winners, please note that your name will be published on the postcards)
– Your year and placement
– A title for each photo, where and when
This contest in eligible to all JETAA SG members.
Contest entry period: July 25 (Mon), 2016 ~ August 10 (Wed), 2016
General consent: By submitting your entry, you give JETAA SG permission to publish your photos and the information you provided on the Facebook page and other related social media channels. You also give JETAA SG permission to use your entry as a photo motif for the JETAA SG postcards.
PC: jetaainternational.org
HJETAA JET Returnee Social (unofficial)
When: August 12th-August 13th 6:30 pm-9:30 pm CDT
Where: Tapcade-1701 McGee St, Ste 200, Kansas City, Missouri 64108
Let’s meet the JET returnees over drinks and 80s/90s arcade games!
JET Returnees! Come meet the alumni! We’re an awesome community that wants to hear about your stories! We want to hear about your plans? Not sure what to do about grad school or a job? We’ve got members from all over walks of life that want to help you out.
Never been to Tapcade? $5 gets you unlimited arcade games. Drink menu on the website below. Parking is free on the streets.
*Not official JET-supported event.
** There are way more than 4 arcade games than pictured above. They’re behind the picture’s view.
PC: HJETAA’s Facebook event page
When: August 13th, 2 pm AEST
Where: ‘Hidden Windows’ room-The Catchment Brewing Company- 150 Boundary Street, West End
Open to members and non-members of JETAA, this annual trivia event is a fantastic chance for you to catch up with ex-JETs or find out about the JET programme!
Hello members and friends!
This year’s JETAA Qld trivia event will also celebrate the 30th anniversary of the JET Programme. Brush up on your JET Programme knowledge for the special round of questions!
Our new venue is hip, cool, and has beer. Lots of beer.
RSVP early to secure a place.
When:
Saturday, 13th August, 2pm to 5pm
Where:
‘Hidden Windows’ room
The Catchment Brewing Company
150 Boundary Street, West End
Plenty of street parking
Cost:
$20 per person including finger food for your table.
Drinks to be purchased separately.
Teams:
Maximum of six (6) people per team. Enter as a group, or just RSVP and we will put you in the winning team!
Send your RSVPs to: social.coordinator@jetaaqld.org
Please include the names of your team members and a contact phone number.
We can’t wait to see you there!
Where: Bossa Nova – West LA-10982 W Pico Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90064, United States
Do you think sake is a drink to be had with Japanese food only? Allow our very own Michael Russell, JET alum and current Pacific International Liquor rep, to dispel this notion as he walks us through a series of sakes and their non-traditional pairs.
Place: Bossa Nova – West LA
Date and Time: Saturday, August 27th at 1:00 PM
Price: $29 (includes food, sake, and water. Additional charges for other items and gratuity).
Menu:
Appetizers: Brazilian Cheese bread and salad.
Main course: Grilled Salmon – rice, beans, salsa, yucca flour, and plantains.
People Limit: 15
PC: onozomi.com
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