{"id":2787,"date":"2009-01-19T13:46:33","date_gmt":"2009-01-19T13:46:33","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/jetwit.com\/wordpress\/?p=2787"},"modified":"2009-01-20T01:34:37","modified_gmt":"2009-01-20T01:34:37","slug":"jetaa-chapter-beat-shinnenkai-special","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jetwit.com\/wordpress\/2009\/01\/19\/jetaa-chapter-beat-shinnenkai-special\/","title":{"rendered":"JETAA Chapter Beat – Shinnenkai Special"},"content":{"rendered":"

Freelance writer\/editor Jonathan Trace<\/a> (Fukuoka-ken, 2005-08) takes us on a walk around the JET Alumni community…<\/em>\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

There is much to celebrate now that 2009 is upon us. New possibilities, new hopes and new experiences wait just around the corner. Join the JET Alumni community in kicking off the new year together in this special Shinnenkai<\/strong> special edition of JETAA Chapter Beat<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n

JETAA Chicago<\/strong><\/a> Shinnenkai – <\/strong>Saturday, January 24, 6:00 at the Japan Information Center. What better way to celebrate the new year than with food, games, koto music, gyotaku, a raffle and even a little calligraphy lesson? If that isn’t enough, then all proceeds for this event will go to the Greater Chicago Food Depository. Don’t miss it.\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

JETAA D.C.<\/strong><\/a> Bowling Shinnenkai – <\/strong>Tuesday, January 27th, 7:00 at Lucky Strike Lanes. Bowl in the new year in Washington D.C. Prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place, and food for everyone!<\/p>\n

JETAA Florida<\/a> Shinnenkai – <\/strong>Sunday, January 25, 5:30. Michael Maloney is hosting this year’s Shinnenkai at his home. Come enjoy food and conversation with Florida JET alumni.<\/p>\n

JETAA Texoma Shinnenkai –<\/strong> Saturday, January 24, 6:30. JET Alumna Melissa Villamil is offering her home for this year’s event. Earlier meetup scheduled for 2:00 in downtown Houston for some activities before the party. Bring your business cards, get ready for some Rock Band, Dance Dance Revolution, Wii and board games. It promises to be a good time.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>JETAA Rocky Mountains<\/a> <\/strong>Shinnenkai – <\/strong>Sunday, February 8th, 1:00 to 4:00 at the International House. Help to celebrate the year of the cow with sushi, music and games and prizes.
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JETAA Southeast<\/strong><\/a> Shinnenkai – <\/strong>Saturday, January 31st, 6:00 to 8:00 at Nori Nori. Bring in the new year with all you can eat seafood and sushi.<\/p>\n

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JETAA Southeast<\/strong><\/a> First Ever SC Sub-Chapter Shinnenkai – <\/strong>Saturday, January 24th, 6:00 at Clemson University\u2019s Roderick International House. Come join in on a little new year\u2019s celebration with the South Carolina Sub-chapter.<\/p>\n

JETAA Northern California<\/strong><\/a> Shinnenkai –<\/strong> Saturday, January 14, 6:00 at Restaurant Peony. Food, games, and prizes! Celebrate 2009 with old friends and new.<\/p>\n