JETAA Chapter Beat October 2017
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JETAA Chapter Beat is a periodic mosaic of events taking place in the JETAA sphere. Compiled by AJET‘s Director of Alumni Resources Sara-Jane Seery (Kochi Prefecture, 2016- Present).
1.JETAA Rocky Mountain
Tsukimi welcome back party
When: Saturday, September 30 at 4:30 PM MDT
Where: Chautauqua Park in Boulder, the lower park area near Baseline Road. We will be flying our JETAARM Nobori Flags and should be easy to spot.
900 Baseline Rd, Boulder, Colorado 80302
Join us in wishing an “okaerinasai” to the recently returned JETs at our Tsukimi picnic! Friends and family are welcome to join us for , tabemono (food), hot tea and, of course, moon viewing!
Looking forward to seeing you there!
2. JETAA UK
Leicester Japan Club ‘Sushi and Sword’
When: Saturday, September 30 at 1 PM – 3 PM UTC+01
Where: University of Leicester
University Road, LE1 7RH Leicester, United Kingdom
The Leicester Japan Club are organising a talk on Japanese swords and history by Joe Robey from the King Richard III Visitor Centre (he will bring his colelction of Japanese swords) on Saturday 30th September from 1pm until 3pm at the University of Leicester. There will also be sushi @ £5 a head and a chance to buy sweet Japanese bread.
Orders must be made before Friday 22nd September. E mail junko.n.tamaki@gmail.com to register and order sushi.
3. JETAA Auckland
Hanami in Cornwall Park
An impromptu picnic in the springtime sunshine under the blooming cherry blossoms. Bring a plate, bring your friends and family, and bring a blanket to sit on!
When: Sunday October 1st 12pm
Where: Cornwall Park, Manukau Rd, Auckland, NZ, 1251
4. JETAA NSW
Japanese Film Festival Mini Newcastle
When: October 6 – 8
Where: Tower Cinemas Newcastle
183 – 185 King Street, Newcastle, New South Wales 2300
The Japanese Film Festival (JFF) is presented and run by The Japan Foundation, Sydney and is now an established calendar event. The JFF started in 1997 with three free film screenings in Sydney and has expanded to 10+ cities. The JFF Mini is a touring component of JFF delivering quality contemporary Japanese cinema to regional centres across Australia.
FREE ADMISSION! Seats are limited.
Ticket reservations open one hour prior to screening and are available at Tower Cinemas box office. For example, tickets to ‘Creepy’ will be available from 6pm.
[WEBSITE]
http://japanesefilmfestival.net/jff-mini/#newcastle
Co-presented by
University of Newcastle’s Japanese-English Club
Event Cinemas
5. NEJETAA
Welcome back JET Potluck!
When: Saturday, October 7 at 1 PM – 4 PM EDT
Where: Allston, Massachusetts
Welcome back, New England JET Returnees!
You’re all invited to a welcome back party in your honor at Webmaster Becca’s house in Allston. Come ready to talk about your JET experience, meet the NEJETAA board members, and enjoy some food!
We are doing a potluck style for this event, so please bring something to share! Whether it’s chips and dip, soda, or pasta salad…anything and everything will be appreciated!
Hope to see you there!
6. JETAAMN
Welcome Back BBQ and JET30 Kickoff!
When: Saturday, October 7 at 11 AM – 3 PM CDT
Next Week
Where: Minnehaha Falls
Help us welcome back our JET friends back to Minnesota! This is also our kick off to our 30th Anniversary!! We will be in the Wabun Picnic area Pavilion B! Everyone who attends will receive JET swag!
7. JETAASC
The 30th Southern California Japanese Surfing Competition
When: Sunday, October 8 at 7 AM – 6 PM PDT
Where: Trestles San Clemente, California 92055
Come join us for some sun, surf and sand as pro Japanese surfers battle it out on the California Waves. It will be a great day out. We look forward to seeing you there!
8. JETAA Music City
Japan Program – Alumni Led Application Workshop
When: Saturday, October 21 at 1 PM – 3 PM
Where: Tennessee Foreign Language Institute – TFLI
220 French Landing Dr, Nashville, Tennessee 37228
Are you planning to apply for a position on the prestigious Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Program this year? The application will be available online from late September through November 9th. Before hitting the “submit” button on your application; though, take advantage of this FREE workshop hosted at the Tennessee Foreign Language Institute. The workshop will focus on navigating the sometimes complex application process and help participants present themselves in a way that honestly highlights their potential to be an asset to the JET Program. Former JET Coordinator John Gale (Johnsensei) will lead the workshop with support from other area alumni.
9. PNWJETAA
Transitions 2017: Career Event
The Pacific Northwest Chapter of the JET Alumni Association will be hosting its annual fall event, “Transitions 2017: Opportunities Forum & Networking Expo“. This program was created specifically to serve our members by providing guidance and support to returning JETs as they acclimate to life back home. However, over the years as our alumni chapter has grown and matured, Transitions has likewise evolved in order to offer valuable programing for all of our members who may be seeking new opportunities or exploring new career options.
Event Details:
Saturday, October 21st from 9:00am – 4:30pm
Northwest University, Ness Building
5520 108th Ave NE, Kirkland, WA 98033
Please visit the Transitions Site for updates and full details!
http://transitions.pnwjetaa.org/
Tickets are $10 ($7 for registered PNWJETAA members*) and can be purchased here:
http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/3091756
10. JETAANY
Obake Family Day
When: Sunday, October 29, 9:45am-3pm
Where: Japan Society (333 E 47th St, New York, NY 10017)
RSVP: Sunday, October 15
Questions? Contact Nikki at communityservice[at]jetaany[dot]org.
Halloween meets a traditional Japanese festival at this eerie and exciting event for kids. This year’s bash, Spirits of the Misty Sea, will highlight traditional tales of Japanese ghosts and goblins. JETs are invited to help work the activities which include a puppet performance on the mainstage, traditional Japanese games, arts & crafts, face-painting, a haunted adventure tour and more! A bento lunch will be provided to all volunteers. Costumes are encouraged!
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