JETAA Chapter Beat for January 2017
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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.
明けましておめでとうございます! Happy 2017 from Hawai`i! Sorry this post is a bit late cause I stay on Hawaiian time. This issue will focus on 新年会(Shinnenkais) as well as some regular monthly events put on by various chapters.
When: January 2nd, 2 pm CST
Where: King Spa Sauna 809 Civic Center Dr, Niles, Illinois 60714
Join JETAA Chicago as we say “sayonara” to 2016 at King Spa on Monday, January 2.
King Spa is the closest thing to a Japanese hot spring you’ll find anywhere in the Midwest. Besides the hot & cold tubs and Japanese shower stalls (complete with little pink stools and scrubbing towels), King Spa has 8 different saunas available for you to sweat it out in. There is also a cafe which has some tastey Korean refreshments. If you liked the onsen and sento in Japan, you will feel right at home here. There isn’t a better way to kick off 2017!
We will meet at King Spa at 2:00 PM and plan to hang out for a few hours. H Mart, the Korean supermarket, is located next door, so we can hit that up after, do a little shopping and visit their food court.
Admission to King Spa is usually $35 but there is an e-coupon on their website (link below) for $22. Be sure to check that out in advance if you want to save some cash.
King Spa is located in Niles, north of Chicago. The #270 bus regularly departs from the Jefferson Park CTA station. If some people are driving, we may also be able to coordinate a car pool.
Hope to see you there!
http://www.kingspa.com/
PC: JETAA Chicago’s Facebook Event Page
2. JETAANC
When: January 5th, 6-7:30 pm PST
Where: Crystal Jade San Francisco 4 Embarcadero Ctr, San Francisco, California 94111
Help ring in the New Year with alumni and friends at our monthly San Francisco Networking Nomikai (happy hour)! Crystal Jade has great happy hour specials and if it’s nice out come find us on the back terrace with beautiful views of the Ferry Building and Bay Bridge!
Come out, make new friends, and catch up with old ones. This is a great chance to do some networking in a fun, casual setting. Everyone is welcome!
Look for alumni wearing red JETAANC lanyards. Or print out this mini JETAANC table sign so people can find you! Just fold in half and then fold the bottom of each side into a base to make a standing “triangle”:
http://bit.ly/Xedg5s
**Please drink responsibly.**
PC: JETAANC’s Facebook Event Page
When: January 7th, 6 pm EST
Where: New Cherry Blossom 43588 W Oaks Dr, Novi, MI 48377
新年会 Please save the date!
GLJETAA will be hosting a New Year’s celebration in the Detroit area. We will be in the Tatami Room @ New Cherry Blossom in Novi.
Of course there will be delicious food and we are planning some fun activities as well (we will try to have games, karaoke, and koto playing). All Great Lakes JETAA members are welcome.
We hope to see you!
Photo from the Great Lakes JETAA’s Facebook Event Page
4. JETAASC
2017 Oshogatsu Family Festival – Year of the Rooster
When: January 8th, 11 am- 5pm PST
Where: Japanese American National Museum 100 N Central Ave, Los Angeles, California 90012
Ring in the Year of the Rooster with New Year-themed activities, performances, and crafts!
– Lucky zaru soba (cold buckwheat noodles) with Kidding Around the Kitchen
– Rooster candy sculptures by Shan the Candyman
– Mochi demonstration by Fugetsu-Do’s Brian Kito
– Traditional mochitsuki (Japanese rice pounding ritual) performance byKodama Taiko
– Japanese drumming performance by TaikoProject
…and so much more!
Visit for janm.org/oshogatsufest2017 for complete schedule.
5. JETAANC
JETAANC East Bay Networking Nomikai
When: January 12th, 6-7:30pm PST
Where: Itani Ramen 1736 Telegraph Ave, Oakland, California 94612
Join alumni and friends at our monthly East Bay Networking Nomikai (happy hour)! In January, we are heading back to Itani Ramen, a great Japanese ramen shop in Oakland with a nice selection of beer, sake, shochu, and soft drinks. Only a few steps away from 19th Street BART:
Come out, make new friends, and catch up with old ones. It’s a good chance to develop your network. Everyone is welcome!
Look for alumni wearing red JETAANC lanyards. Or print out this mini JETAANC table sign so people can find you! Just fold in half and then fold the bottom of each side into a base to make a standing “triangle”:
http://bit.ly/Xedg5s
JETAANC East Bay Networking Nomikai are held the second Thursday of every month, so mark your calendars!
**Please drink responsibly.**
Photo from JETAANC’s Facebook Event Page
6. NEJETAA
2017 Shinnenkai New Years Party
When: January 14th, 5:30-8:30pm EST
Where: Shabu-Zen Allston 80 Brighton Ave, Allston, Massachusetts 02134
Happy New Years! 明けましておめでとうございます！
I hope everyone has a great start to the year! We would like to welcome this new year with our JET community by inviting you to our annual New Years Party 新年会. Come celebrate the New Years with everyone and play bingo, win prizes, and catch up with fellow JET alumni over delicious drinks and food!
Please RSVP to Eriko at social@nejetaa.com by January 11
When: Saturday, January 14 at 5:30pm
Where: Shabu Zen at 80 Brighton Ave, Allston
(parking: small parking lot on Reedsdale St. / parking lot in Super 88)
(train: 5 min walk from Packards Corner station on Green Line (B) )
https://www.google.com/
Who: JETs
Price: $20 per person
Happy New Years and we hope to see you there!
PC: From NEJETAA’s Facebook Event Page
JASO SHINNENKAI & TUNES OF JAPAN
When: January 19th, 5:30-8:30pm PST
Where: Montgomery Park (2701 NW Vaughn)
SHINNENKAI! Join us as we celebrate the Year of the Rooster with Japanese and American friends! JASO is having its annual traditional Japanese New Year’s celebration on Thursday, January 19th, 2017 . This year’s event will feature a delicious Japanese menu provided by Syun Izakaya and Koji Osakaya, beer and sake, traditional music, fukubukuro gift bags, kimono, and more!
TUNES OF JAPAN! JETAA Portland will be combining our annual Tunes of Japan music event with JASO’s 2017 Shinnenkai. Guests can enjoy a shamisen performance by Mitch Imori, a koto performance by Mitsuki Dazai, and a performance by Takohachi Taiko. Don’t miss this special chance to celebrate the new year with music, food, and friends. あけおめ、みんなさん！
When: Thursday, January 19th, 2017
Where: Montgomery Park (2701 NW Vaughn)
Time: 5:30pm – 8:30pm
Dress Code: Business and business casual attire
Tickets:
For JET Alumni and their guests, JETAA Portland is offering 20 tickets at a special reduced price, $25 per ticket – half the price of a regular ticket! Purchase your ticket through our Paypal link below. Please note that no physical ticket will be provided and you must check-in at the JASO reception desk on the day of the event.
Photo from JETAA Portland’s Website
When: January 21st, 5-8 pm CST
Where: Japanese Culture Center – 日本文化会館 1016 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, Illinois 60657
14th Annual JETAA Chicago Shinnenkai
Buy tickets here: http://bit.ly/2hNDdG7
Want a taste of Japan this new year? Then come to the 14th Annual JETAA Chicago Shinnnenkai on January 21 (Saturday), from 5:00 to 8:00pm at the Japanese Culture Center – 日本文化会館.
What Japanese things can I experience while there you ask? Well…
-Calligraphy
-Ema Plaques
-Fukuwarai (Pin theTail on the Donkey)
-Karuta (PlayingCards)
-Kimono Dress-up
-Onigiri (RiceBall) Making
-Origami
-More!
Tickets
$20.00 – Adults (21+)
$10.00 – 12 and Older
Free – Under 12
Photo from Patrick Finn via JETAA Chicago’s Facebook Event Page
When: January 21st, TBA
Where: TBD
Annual Shinnenkai New Years Party
When: Saturday, January 21, 2017
Who: JET Alumni, Friends and Family
Where: Details to be Finalized
Additional Info: An Officer Open House will be held 1 hour before the start of the Shinnenkai. Please see “Leadership Opportunities/Election Information” section below for further details.
Photo from JETAANOLA’s Facebook Group
When: January 21st, 2-5 PM EST
Where: TBD
2:00 PM – Annual General Meeting
Where: TOKIO 2907 Huron St, Denver, Colorado 80202
Dinner is just $15 and includes ramen and a beer (or a softdrink with free refills). If you haven’t been to Tokio, take a gander at their website and check out their amazing space: http://www.mytokio.com/
Looking forward to catching up with everyone.
Where: Fox and Fiddle – Bloor 280 Bloor st west, Toronto, Ontario M5S 3B9
Then come on out to the JETAA Toronto AGM on January 28th!
– Get involved with the JETAA executive committee!
– We’re always looking for the best, brightest, and げんきest to join our team.
– Have a great idea for an event? New to Toronto? Looking for adventure? Let us know!
Available JETAA Executive Positions – 2017-2018:
• Co-Chairs
• Treasurer
• Secretary
• Events Coordinator
• Website Coordinator
• Conference Coordinator
• Communications Coordinator
• Membership Coordinator
• Community Liaison
• Senpai Liaison
• Senior Advisors
***Position details are posted on our website at: http://
Available Support Positions – 2017-2018:
• Treasurer Support
• Events Support
• Communications Support
• Conference Support
• Membership Support
Details~
Date: Saturday, January 28th
Time: 4:30pm – 7:30pm (followed by nijikai)
Location: Fox & Fiddle – Bloor (280 Bloor St W, Toronto, ON)
Dinner: Provided
Nijikai: Post-meeting (8:00ish) – Location TBD
Cost: Free to join for JETAA members
RSVP: Not necessary, but if you have any questions you can e-mail Carl & Nick at chair@jetaatoronto.ca
Website: http://
We’re all looking forward to seeing you there!
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