{"id":41321,"date":"2017-05-01T20:39:18","date_gmt":"2017-05-02T00:39:18","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/jetwit.com\/wordpress\/?p=41321"},"modified":"2017-05-01T20:39:18","modified_gmt":"2017-05-02T00:39:18","slug":"maychapterbeat-2017","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jetwit.com\/wordpress\/2017\/05\/01\/maychapterbeat-2017\/","title":{"rendered":"JETAA Chapter Beat for May 2017"},"content":{"rendered":"

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

Japan is in the midst of Golden Week, so why not take some time to celebrate at an event with your local JETAA chapter.<\/p>\n

1\u00a0JETAA Chicago<\/a><\/p>\n

May\u00a0Monthly Member Meeting<\/a><\/p>\n

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When: May 1st\u00a06:30-8 pm CDT<\/strong>
\nWhere:\u00a0Japan Information Center 737 N Michigan Ave Ste 1000, Chicago, Illinois 60611<\/strong><\/p>\n

On Monday, May 1st, JETAA Chicago will have our monthly member meeting!
\nWe will discuss past events, upcoming events and welcome new ideas. In particular we will be discussing the Survival Series 2017, fundraising ideas, and events for the upcoming year. If you have ideas and would like to share them, this is the meeting for you!<\/p>\n

For those unable to attend in person, please email info@jetaachicago.com if you would like to call or video into the meeting. We have successfully had call-ins, google hangouts, and skype-ins in past meetings. Don’t hesitate to let us know if you would like to do that.<\/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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Photo from JETAA Chicago’s Facebook Event<\/p>\n

2 JETAA Portland<\/a><\/p>\n

J-Kaiwa<\/a><\/p>\n

WHEN:<\/strong>\u00a0Friday, May\u00a05th, 7-9:00 p.m.<\/p>\n

WHERE:<\/strong>\u00a0Lucky Lab Brew Pub on Hawthorne (915 SE Hawthorne Blvd)<\/p>\n

NIJIKAI:<\/strong>\u00a0??<\/p>\n

WHO:<\/strong>\u00a0JETAA members, JET Program returnees, Japanese friends and Nihongo speakers of all levels.<\/p>\n

WHY:<\/strong>\u00a0To catch up with old friends, make some new ones and maintain that connection to Japan<\/p>\n

COST:<\/strong> It\u2019s free to join! There will be some pitchers of beer, subsidized by JETAA, to help get the Nihongo flowing and if you wish to partake of these shared pitchers a $3 contribution is requested. All contributions will be applied to the cost of shared pitchers. Otherwise you may purchase your own food and\/or beverages.<\/p>\n

This is a great chance to catch up with old friends, meet new people, and keep up on your Japanese language. We hope you\u2019ll join us and look forward to seeing you there! If you have any questions, email us at: jkaiwa@jetaaportland.com<\/a><\/p>\n

J-Kaiwa de aimashou!<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Photo from JETAA Portland’s Website<\/p>\n

3 JETAA Singapore<\/a><\/p>\n

Star Wars Hanami<\/a><\/p>\n

When: May 6th 5-8 pm SGT<\/strong>
\nWhere: Gardens by the Bay, Supertree Grove<\/strong><\/p>\n

Join us for the first event of the year – a hanami with a nod to a long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away.<\/p>\n

Date: May 6th 2017 (Saturday)
\nVenue: Gardens by the Bay, Supertree Grove
\nTime: 5pm to 8pm (Star Wars light show at 7:45pm)<\/p>\n

Event is open to all members and friends, and will be a BYO.
\nDo bring some things to share!<\/p>\n

More details here:
\nhttp:\/\/www.gardensbythebay.com.sg\/en\/whats-on\/calendar-of-events\/star-wars-day-2017.html<\/a><\/p>\n

4 JETAA Southeast<\/a><\/p>\n

JETAASE Chapter Planning Meeting (Virtual)<\/a><\/p>\n

When: May 7th 7-7:40 pm\u00a0EDT<\/strong>
\nWhere: Online<\/strong><\/p>\n

Join us for our chapter meeting as we plan for the upcoming fiscal year. This meeting is a virtual web meeting using the Zoom.US platform so all can attend – either using a computer, tablet, or phone.<\/p>\n

Join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android: https:\/\/zoom.us\/j\/232615887<\/a><\/p>\n

Or iPhone one-tap (US Toll): +16465588656,232615887# or +14086380968,232615887#<\/p>\n

Or Telephone:
\nDial: +1 646 558 8656 (US Toll) or +1 408 638 0968 (US Toll)
\nMeeting ID: 232 615 887
\nInternational numbers available: https:\/\/zoom.us\/zoomconference?m=qa5xN8r0juIKv88fYURVtuYg1Qr1xKHM<\/a><\/p>\n

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Photo from JETAASE’s Facebook Event<\/p>\n

5 Music City JETAA<\/a><\/p>\n

JABE Con<\/a><\/p>\n

When: May 13th 11 am EDT<\/strong>
\nWhere:Wilson County Expo Center in Lebanon, TN<\/strong><\/p>\n

We are looking for JET Alumni volunteers to speak about their JET experience at JABECon! (www.jabecon.com<\/a>) on\u00a0Saturday May 13<\/span>\u00a0at the brand new Wilson County Expo Center in Lebanon, TN. Alumni will be a part of a one-hour Q&A panel titled \u201cTeaching English in Japan: 30 Years of JET\u201d that is scheduled for\u00a011:30am<\/span>. Panelists will receive a free pass to JABECon! Please contact John Gale at\u00a0john@johnsensei.com<\/a>\u00a0if interested!<\/p>\n

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Photo from\u00a0.jabecon.com<\/p>\n

6 JETAA Monterey Bay<\/a><\/p>\n

Japan Forum Omedetou Potluck<\/a><\/p>\n

When: May 13th 6-9 pm PDT<\/strong>
\nWhere:99 McGowan Building, MIIS Campus, 411 Pacific Street, Monterey, CA<\/strong><\/p>\n

apan Forum Omedetou Potluck May 13 (Sat) 6-9<\/p>\n

Join us to celebrate the end school and start of summer with a potluck hosted by Japan Forum and JETAAMB. All those interested in Japan or the Japanese language are welcome. This is a potluck, so please bring food or drink to share.<\/p>\n

SIGN UP for what food you will bring: https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/gqne8am<\/a> We want to have a good balance of foods and not end up with 20 desserts. If possible, please bring a serving utensil if you need one. \"\":)<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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LOCATION: 99 McGowan Building, MIIS Campus, 411 Pacific Street, Monterey, CA (ENTRANCE on Franklin Street)<\/p>\n

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Photo from JETAA Monetery Bay’s Facebook Page<\/p>\n

7 JETAANY<\/a><\/p>\n

Japan Day<\/a><\/p>\n

When: May 14th 8 am-5 pm EDT<\/strong>
\nWhere: Central Park, New York, NY 10024, USA<\/strong><\/p>\n

On Sunday, May 14th (Mothers\u2019 Day), JETAANY and the Japan Society will be hosting the Yo-Yo Balloon Tent at Japan Day in Central Park.<\/p>\n

We\u2019ll be helping visitors \u201cfish\u201d for Yo-yo Balloons and need volunteers to assist in many areas of the booth \u2013 including greeting the guests, explaining the game, prepping water balloons, and assisting children with the game.<\/p>\n

All volunteers will get a delicious bento lunch, a drink and a free Japan Day t-shirt, plus meet tons of fun people and teach the NYC community a fun Japanese festival game.<\/p>\n

Volunteers are needed for two shifts:
\n#1 Morning 8am-12:30 pm
\n#2 Afternoon 12 pm-5:00 pm
\nIt\u2019s a super fun day, so we\u2019ll hope you\u2019ll be able to join us!<\/p>\n

Questions? Contact Monica Yuki, at Monica.Yuki (at) jetaausa.com<\/p>\n

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Photo from JETAANY’s Website<\/p>\n

8\u00a0Music City JETAA<\/a><\/p>\n

Fourth Annual Yakiniku BBQ<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

When: May 20th 3:30\u00a0pm EDT<\/strong>
\nWhere: Shelby\u00a0Park, Nashville, TN 37206, USA<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Music City JET Alumni Association is excited to host its fourth annual Yakiniku BBQ in Shelby Park on\u00a0May 20th<\/span>. We’ll gather at\u00a03:30<\/span>\u00a0and start grilling around\u00a04PM<\/span>. JETAA will arrange for plates, utensils, non-alcoholic beverages and food including high quality meats (beef and pork from Porter Road Butcher), chicken, rice, and vegetables (bell pepper, onion, garlic, kabocha, carrots, etc). In order to off-set costs, we will collect $10 from each guest at the start of the event. JET Alumni and children between 6 and 12 are discounted to $5 each.<\/p>\n

This family friendly event is open to JET alumni, family and friends as well as members of the local Japanese community so feel free to spread the word. Please RSVP on our Facebook events page by\u00a0May 17th<\/span>\u00a0so that we can get a solid headcount before purchasing food.<\/p>\n

We\u2019re looking for a few extra hands to run the event so please contact Tye Ebel at\u00a0tyeebel@gmail.com<\/a>\u00a0if you can volunteer as a grill master or are able to help us out with food prep before the event.<\/p>\n

9 JETAA Rocky Mountain<\/a><\/p>\n

Monthly Networking Happy Hour<\/a><\/p>\n

When: May 21st 2 pm MDT<\/strong>
\nWhere: Akihabara Arcade 8901 Harlan st., Westminster, Colorado 80031<\/strong><\/p>\n

May’s Networking Nomikai is dedicated to the Otaku in all of us. So we will be checking out Akihabara (!) in Wesminister. Note that we are meeting up on the THIRD sunday of the month so that we aren’t in conflict with mother’s day.<\/p>\n

There will also be a board meeting from 12-2 before the Nomikai to talk about the Q&A session and the Predeparture Session for the 2017 JETs. Want to be involved in seeing them off? Come and help out :-)<\/p>\n

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Photo via JETAA Rocky Mountain’s Facebook Page<\/p>\n

10 Great Lakes JETAA<\/a><\/p>\n

Gai Koto Jin koto (traditional Japanese instrument) performance<\/a><\/p>\n

When: May 26th 7-9 pm EDT<\/strong>
\nWhere: Herndon Gallery at Antioch College One Morgan Place, South Hall Morgan Pl, Yellow Springs, Ohio 45387<\/strong><\/p>\n

Gai Koto Jin ensemble brings a taste of real Japan to their audiences through the koto, the national instrument of Japan. The koto is similar to a Western harp or dulcimer. The aim of this educational event and performance is to introduce this beautiful and unique instrument and to show its diversity and versatilit. They will perform traditional Japanese compositions, folk songs, covers of familiar Western tunes, and modern koto compositions, including “Uruma” by Sawai Tadao. Audiences will have an opportunity to play the instrument and ask questions. Admission to this event is free.<\/p>\n

About Gai Koto Jin:<\/p>\n

Gai Koto Jin is Julie A. Palmer, Jessica Entis, and Lori Fannin, who have training from music schools in Japan as well as the United States and have the expertise to educate and entertain. Gai Koto Jin is a portmanteau of the Japanese word for foreigner, gai koku jin, and the name of their instrument, koto. The ensemble has performed at Columbus Asian Festival, Dawes Arboretum, Columbus Museum of Art, Lakeside Chautauqua, Ohayocon, and Midoricon.<\/p>\n

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Photo from Great Lakes JETAA Facebook Event<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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