{"id":41957,"date":"2017-10-23T19:50:24","date_gmt":"2017-10-23T23:50:24","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/jetwit.com\/wordpress\/?p=41957"},"modified":"2017-10-23T19:50:24","modified_gmt":"2017-10-23T23:50:24","slug":"jetaa-chapter-beat-october-2017","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jetwit.com\/wordpress\/2017\/10\/23\/jetaa-chapter-beat-october-2017\/","title":{"rendered":"JETAA Chapter Beat October 2017"},"content":{"rendered":"

JETAA Chapter Beat is a periodic mosaic of events taking place in the JETAA sphere. C<\/em>ompiled by AJET<\/a>‘s Director of Alumni Resources\u00a0Sara-Jane Seery<\/a><\/strong> (Kochi Prefecture, 2016- Present).<\/em><\/p>\n

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1.JETAA Rocky Mountain<\/strong><\/p>\n

Tsukimi welcome back party<\/em>\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

When: Saturday, September 30 at 4:30 PM MDT<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

900 Baseline Rd, Boulder, Colorado 80302<\/p>\n

Join us in wishing an \u201cokaerinasai\u201d 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!<\/p>\n

Looking forward to seeing you there!<\/p>\n

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2. JETAA UK<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Leicester Japan Club ‘Sushi and Sword’<\/em><\/p>\n

When: Saturday, September 30 at 1 PM – 3 PM UTC+01<\/p>\n

Where: University of Leicester<\/a><\/p>\n

University Road, LE1 7RH Leicester, United Kingdom<\/p>\n

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 @ \u00a35 a head and a chance to buy sweet Japanese bread.<\/p>\n

Orders must be made before Friday 22nd September. E mail junko.n.tamaki@gmail.com to register and order sushi.<\/p>\n

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3. JETAA Auckland<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Hanami in Cornwall Park<\/em><\/p>\n

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!<\/p>\n

When: Sunday October 1st 12pm<\/p>\n

Where: Cornwall Park, Manukau Rd, Auckland, NZ, 1251<\/p>\n

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4. JETAA NSW<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Japanese Film Festival Mini Newcastle<\/em><\/p>\n

When: October 6 – 8<\/p>\n

Where: Tower Cinemas Newcastle<\/a><\/p>\n

183 – 185 King Street, Newcastle, New South Wales 2300<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

FREE ADMISSION! Seats are limited.<\/p>\n

Ticket reservations open one hour prior to screening and are available at Tower Cinemas box office. For example, tickets to \u2018Creepy\u2019 will be available from 6pm.<\/p>\n

[WEBSITE]<\/p>\n

http:\/\/japanesefilmfestival.net\/jff-mini\/#newcastle<\/a><\/p>\n

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Co-presented by<\/p>\n

University of Newcastle’s Japanese-English Club<\/p>\n

Event Cinemas<\/p>\n

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5. NEJETAA<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Welcome back JET Potluck!<\/em><\/p>\n

When: Saturday, October 7 at 1 PM – 4 PM EDT<\/p>\n

Where: Allston, Massachusetts<\/a><\/p>\n

Welcome back, New England JET Returnees!<\/p>\n

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!<\/p>\n

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!<\/p>\n

Hope to see you there!<\/p>\n

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6. JETAAMN<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Welcome Back BBQ and JET30 Kickoff!<\/em><\/p>\n

When: Saturday, October 7 at 11 AM – 3 PM CDT<\/p>\n

Next Week<\/p>\n

Where: Minnehaha Falls<\/a><\/p>\n

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!<\/p>\n

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7. JETAASC<\/strong><\/p>\n

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The 30th Southern California Japanese Surfing Competition<\/em><\/p>\n

When: Sunday, October 8 at 7 AM – 6 PM PDT<\/p>\n

Where: Trestles\u00a0<\/a>San Clemente, California 92055<\/p>\n

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!<\/p>\n

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8. JETAA Music City<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Japan Program – Alumni Led Application Workshop<\/em><\/p>\n

When: Saturday, October 21 at 1 PM – 3 PM<\/p>\n

Where: Tennessee Foreign Language Institute – TFLI<\/a><\/p>\n

220 French Landing Dr, Nashville, Tennessee 37228<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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9. PNWJETAA<\/strong>
\nTransitions 2017: Career Event<\/em><\/p>\n

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The Pacific Northwest Chapter of the JET Alumni Association will be hosting its annual fall event, \u201cTransitions 2017: Opportunities Forum & Networking Expo\u201c. 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.<\/p>\n

Event Details:<\/p>\n

Saturday, October 21st from 9:00am \u2013 4:30pm<\/p>\n

Northwest University, Ness Building<\/p>\n

5520 108th Ave NE, Kirkland, WA 98033<\/p>\n

Please visit the Transitions Site for updates and full details!<\/p>\n

http:\/\/transitions.pnwjetaa.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/a><\/u><\/p>\n

Tickets are $10 ($7 for registered PNWJETAA members*) and can be purchased here:<\/p>\n

http:\/\/www.brownpapertickets.com\/event\/3091756<\/a><\/p>\n

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10. JETAANY<\/p>\n

Obake Family Day<\/strong><\/p>\n

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When: Sunday, October 29, 9:45am-3pm<\/p>\n

Where: Japan Society (333 E 47th St, New York, NY 10017)<\/p>\n

RSVP: Sunday, October 15<\/p>\n

Questions? Contact Nikki at communityservice[at]jetaany[dot]org.<\/p>\n

Halloween meets a traditional Japanese festival at this eerie and exciting event for kids. This year\u2019s 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!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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