{"id":41988,"date":"2017-10-24T19:24:28","date_gmt":"2017-10-24T23:24:28","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/jetwit.com\/wordpress\/?p=41988"},"modified":"2017-10-24T19:24:28","modified_gmt":"2017-10-24T23:24:28","slug":"jetaa-chapter-beat-november-2017","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jetwit.com\/wordpress\/2017\/10\/24\/jetaa-chapter-beat-november-2017\/","title":{"rendered":"JETAA Chapter Beat November 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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    JETAA Minnesota<\/strong><\/p>\n

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    30 Years of Change – JET Program’s 30th Anniversary<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

    Come and join us in celebrating 30 years of the JET Program. We will be talking about the connections between Japan and Minnesota past, present and future. Join us for an amazing multi course meal at Kado no Mise<\/span>\u00a0to commemorate 30 years of the JET program! (menu to be posted shortly on our website and Facebook page)<\/span><\/p>\n

    https:\/\/jetaamn.org\/2017\/10\/04\/save-the-date-jet-30th-anniversary-banquet-event\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

    When: Sunday, November 12th from 2pm-5pm<\/span><\/p>\n

    Where: Kado no Mise 33 North 1st Ave, Mpls, MN 55401<\/span><\/p>\n

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    2. JETAAMB\"\"<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

    Whale Watching<\/em><\/p>\n

    JETAAMB is hosting its first-ever Whale Watching Trip!<\/span><\/p>\n

    We will meet at Fisherman’s Wharf in Monterey at 1pm on Saturday, November 18th. Anyone is welcome: JET alumni, family, friends, and anyone interested in Japan. We will be traveling with the Monterey Bay Whale Watch Company, and we will most likely be able to see humpback whales and dolphins. <\/span><\/p>\n

    Tickets are on sale at Eventbrite (<\/span>https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/y8ps2mk6<\/span><\/a>). You must buy tickets by October 30th (Monday) at 6pm. RSVPing on Facebook is NOT good enough, you must buy your tickets in advance.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Schedule:<\/span><\/p>\n

    1pm Meet Fisherman’s Wharf (Monterey Bay Whale Watch @ 84 Fisherman’s Wharf Monterey, CA)<\/span><\/p>\n

    2-5pm Whale Watching<\/span><\/p>\n

    5-8pm Nijikai at downtown Monterey Pub to be determined later<\/span><\/p>\n

    Special Notes:\u00a0<\/span>Seas may be rough and cold, so bring anti-seasickness medication and warm clothing. The event may be canceled in the event of bad weather. For safety reasons, pregnant women are not allowed on the whale watching but are welcome at the nijikai.<\/span><\/p>\n

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    3. JETAA NY\"\"<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

    Karaoke Marathon<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

    Let\u2019s enjoy a karaoke marathon!. Please RSVP by Monday, November 6 if you plan to attend, so we can reserve an appropriate size room. Huge selection of English and Japanese songs, and other languages are available too. Did we mention some drinks are 50% off? All are welcome, so feel free to invite friends, JETs, and friends of JET alike!<\/span><\/p>\n

    Note: You can bring your own food, but not drinks (you can get drinks at the bar separately; some will have happy hour specials). Also, please make sure to bring your state ID — if even one person doesn’t have it, the whole room can’t drink. (Don’t be that guy!)<\/span><\/p>\n

    Happy Hour details: <\/span>http:\/\/www.karaokeduet.com\/index.php?itemid=5<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

    When: Saturday, November 18th, 1pm \u2013 8pm (Come late, leave early \u2013 you don\u2019t have to stay the entire time!)<\/p>\n

    Where: Duet 48 (304 E 48th St, New York, NY 10017)<\/p>\n

    Cost: $14\/person<\/p>\n

    RSVP\/Questions: Email Alexei at alexeisensei@gmail.com and check out more details.<\/p>\n

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    \"\"<\/a>4. JETAASC<\/strong><\/p>\n

    Natsukashii Nomikai<\/em><\/p>\n

    Come one, come all, to JETAASC\u2019s 9th Natsukashii Nomikai! Every second Friday of the month, JETAASC checks out a new Japanese-owned establishment in the LA area. Relax and enjoy a drink and\/or some food with us, because it\u2019s the weekend! This month we\u2019ll be at Ebisu, which has plenty of Kyushu flavor along with great happy hour specials<\/span><\/p>\n

    When:\u00a0Friday, November 10 at 5:30 PM PST<\/span><\/p>\n

    Where: EBISU Japanese Tavern\u00a0<\/span>356 E 2nd St, Los Angeles, California 90012<\/span><\/p>\n

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    5. JETAA NSW\"\"<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

    Career Workshop<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

    The careers workshop is ideal for new JET Returnees but is open to any individuals interested in working on their job hunting, networking or personal promotion skills. <\/span><\/p>\n

    The workshop comes in two parts. Part one is this workshop and part two will be a networking evening where you can use the skills that you have acquired to build your personal and professional network<\/span><\/p>\n

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    6. JETAA Chicago\"\"<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

    Career Development Workshop<\/em><\/p>\n

    Just got back from Japan and looking for a job? Unsure about how to leverage your experiences in Japan? Maybe you have a job and are considering a career change? Wondering what skills you need to get that promotion? Attend JETAA Chicago\u2019s annual Career Development Workshop on Saturday, November 18, 2017 to get guidance on building a path to career success.<\/p>\n

    The Career Development Workshop is free of charge. Registation will begin at 1:30 PM with the presentations scheduled to start at 2:00 PM and the networking reception scheduled for 5:00 PM.<\/p>\n

    The workshop will be held in downtown Chicago however the venue for the event has yet to be confirmed. Check back for more details.<\/p>\n

    When:\u00a0Saturday, November 18 at 1 PM – 4 PM CST<\/p>\n

    Where:\u00a0400 S Michigan Ave, Ste C, Chicago, Illinois 60605<\/p>\n

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    7.\u00a0JETAA Manitoba\/Saskatchewan<\/strong><\/p>\n

    JET Program Info Session<\/em><\/p>\n

    Join JETAA Alumni for our JET Program Information session.\u00a0If you want to know more about the JET Programme please join us.<\/p>\n

    When:\u00a0Thursday, November 16 at 10 AM – 11:30 AM UTC-06<\/p>\n

    Where:\u00a0474 University Center. 66 Chancellors Circle, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3T 2N2<\/p>\n

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