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Ryan Hata\u00a0(Tottori-Ken, 2014-Present) <\/em><\/strong>AJET National Council <\/em><\/strong><\/a>Director of Alumni Relations<\/em>:\u00a0<\/strong>Ryan\u00a0is in his second year on the AJET National Council<\/a> and first as the Director of Alumni Relations. He works alongside Rachel Brisson\u00a0(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.<\/em>\u00a0Ryan\u00a0helps to keep you up to date with JETAA events\u00a0around the world. If you have a specific event that you would like promote, please do not\u00a0hesitate\u00a0to contact him by email at ryan.hata@ajet.net\u00a0or his<\/em>\u00a0Linkedin<\/a> profile.\u00a0<\/i><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

1. JETAA Chicago<\/a><\/p>\n

JETAA Chicago August Meeting<\/a><\/p>\n

When: August 1st, 6:30 pm CDT<\/strong>
\nWhere: Japanese Information Center Chicago-737 N Michigan Ave #1000, Chicago, IL 60611, USA<\/strong><\/p>\n

On Monday, August 1st, JETAA Chicago will have its monthly board meeting.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

Plus there will be a nomikai afterwards.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

Email info@jetaachicago.com with any questions or any items you would like to add to the agenda.<\/p>\n

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PC: JETAA Chicago’s Facebook Event Page<\/p>\n

2. Texoma JETAA<\/a><\/p>\n

Hurrah for Triviah! Houston JETAA Monthly Social<\/a><\/p>\n

When: August 1st, 8 pm CDT<\/strong>
\nWhere: Pimlico Irish Pub<\/a>-810 Waugh Dr Ste 100, Houston, Texas 77019<\/strong><\/p>\n

Join us for Trivia in August! We will be at Pimlico Pub for trivia, starting around 8 PM.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

Come one, come all!<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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PC: Texoma JETAA’s Facebook Event Page<\/p>\n

3. JETAA Canberra<\/a><\/p>\n

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When: August 3rd, 6:30 pm AEST<\/strong>
\nWhere: King O’Malley’s<\/a>-131 City Walk, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory 2601<\/strong><\/p>\n

Our August Oshaberikai and get together will be at King O’Malley’s, on Wednesday, 3 August from 6:30pm.<\/p>\n

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If you can\u2019t speak Japanese come along anyway, we all speak English too!<\/p>\n

For those who haven\u2019t been before here\u2019s how it works: You only pay for what you eat\/drink and JETAA Canberra provides the bar snacks.<\/p>\n

The Castle room is towards the back of the pub. Turn left at the bar.<\/p>\n

Where King O’Malley’s, “The Castle room” 131 City Walk, Canberra
\nDate Wednesday 3 August 2016
\nTime From 6:30pm<\/span><\/p>\n

SPECIAL NOTE ON PARKING
\nAs 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.<\/p>\n

The London Circuit car park on the western side of Northbourne Avenue is still free after 5.30pm.<\/p>\n

Canberra Centre has a flat fee of $2 for parking if you enter after 6pm on weeknights.<\/p>\n

There is FREE parking within the Australian National University after 5pm on weeknights.<\/p>\n

It is also possible to find free parking on Torrens, Lonsdale and Mort streets in Braddon.<\/p>\n

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PC: JETAA Canberra’s Facebook Event Page<\/p>\n

4. JETAADC\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n

JET Talks Presents: Taiko Workshop with Mark H. Rooney<\/a><\/p>\n

When: August 6th, 6-9 pm EDT<\/strong>
\nWhere:\u00a0Dance Exchange-\u00a07117 Maple Ave,\u00a0Takoma Park, MD 20912\u00a0(About a 5 minute walk from Takoma Station on the Red Line)<\/strong><\/p>\n

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\u2019s 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).<\/p>\n

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PC: JETAADC.org<\/p>\n

5. JETAA Wellington<\/a><\/p>\n

NZIFF: The Red Turtle<\/a><\/p>\n

When: August 7th, 1:45 pm NZST<\/strong>
\nWhere:\u00a0Embassy Theater-10 Kent Terrace, Mount Victoria, Wellington 6011, New Zealand<\/strong><\/p>\n

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?<\/p>\n

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PC: JETAA Wellington’s Facebook Event<\/p>\n

6. JETAA NSW<\/a><\/p>\n

‘Shaberanaito’\u00a0<\/strong>Japanese-speaking night<\/strong><\/a>!<\/p>\n

When: August 10th, 6:30 pm AEST<\/strong>
\nWhere:\u00a0Daruma Japanese restaurant-8 Quay St, Haymarket NSW 2000, Australia<\/strong><\/p>\n

Again, Shaberanaito on August 10 will be at Daruma Japanese restaurant<\/strong> in Haymarket, where winter-time calls for nabe (Japanese hot-pot), in addition to the other plentiful dishes.<\/span> Join us for a relaxed dinner speaking Japanese.
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The format will be the same as usual: shared dinner in mixed small groups. All levels are welcome….and the atmosphere is friendly…
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Join members of AJS-NSW, and JET Alumni Association (JETAA) and feel free to bring other friends.
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The price includes good Japanese food, with drinks on your own account. Remember<\/span> from 6:30pm it is Japanese speaking ONLY!<\/span><\/p>\n

Registrations are now open. Sign up online<\/a> or use the form<\/a> and send by email.
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Please get in touch with us (AJS email<\/a>) if you would like to donate a door prize.<\/span><\/p>\n

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7. JETAA Singapore<\/a><\/p>\n

JETAA Singapore Photo Contest!<\/a><\/p>\n

When: Photos accepted from July 25th-August 10th, 2016<\/strong><\/p>\n

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\u2019s events as postcards.<\/strong><\/p>\n