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JETAA Chapter Beat is a periodic mosaic of events taking place in the JETAA sphere. Compiled by <\/em>A<\/em><\/a>JET<\/em><\/a>\u2018s Director of Alumni Relations <\/em>Megan Buhagiar<\/em><\/a> (Ishikawa Prefecture, 2017- Present)<\/em><\/p>\n

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  1. JETAA SC<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Little Tokyo Sparkle<\/strong><\/p>\n

    When:\u00a0<\/strong>Saturday, May 12th
    \nTime:\u00a0<\/strong>9am-12pm
    \nWhere:<\/strong>\u00a0Japanese American Cultural & Community Center-JACCC
    \n244 S San Pedro St, Los Angeles, California 90012<\/p>\n

    Come on out Saturday May 12th to help little Tokyo sparkle by cleaning up streets and store fronts!!<\/p>\n

    Volunteers meet at the JACCC plaza at 9am on May 12th. Bring a hat, sunscreen, gloves, and clothes that you don’t mind getting a\u00a0little dirty. If you have a green bandana from last year, bring that too!\u00a0Light lunch will be provided.<\/p>\n

    For more information email snagano@aol.com<\/p>\n


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    \u00a02.\u00a0<\/strong>JETAA UK<\/strong><\/p>\n

    London Chapter PUB QUIZ<\/strong><\/p>\n

    Description<\/u><\/p>\n

    The JETAA London PUB QUIZ IS BACK!<\/p>\n

    Sharpen up on your trivia and clear out those cranial cobwebs – JETAA London is hosting a pub quiz on Thursday 10 May 2017!<\/p>\n

    Teams: up to 6 people
    \nCost: \u00a32 per person
    \nVenue: The Somers Town Coffee House Basement Bar (The Cosy Kettle), NW1 1HS (between Euston and King’s Cross stations)<\/p>\n

    Quiz starts at 7:30pm so ARRIVE EARLY to register your team and bag yourself some seats as the pub quiz is always popular! The Committee will be there from 6:30pm.<\/p>\n

    Feel free to turn up alone or with a couple of friends even if you don’t have a full team! We’re happy to introduce you to some more team members. This event is open to anyone who would like to demonstrate their quiz prowess with new and old friends, and please feel free to invite non-JET friends along!<\/p>\n

    Prize = Winning team gets the pot!<\/p>\n

    Date:<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Thursday, 10th<\/sup> May<\/p>\n

    Time:<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 19:00 \u2013 21:00<\/p>\n

    Place:<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Somerstown Coffee House<\/p>\n

    60 Charlton Street<\/p>\n

    LONDON<\/p>\n

    NW1 1HS<\/p>\n

    United Kingdom<\/p>\n

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

    Japan Day at Central Park<\/strong><\/p>\n

    On Sunday, May 13th (Mothers\u2019 Day), JETAANY and the Japan Society will be hosting the Yo-Yo Balloon Tent at Japan Day in Central Park and we are looking for volunteers!<\/p>\n

    We\u2019ll be helping hundreds of visitors \u201cfish\u201d for Yo-Yo Balloons and need JET Alumni 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. 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

    This year we are having THREE shifts.\u00a0 If you are available for more than one shift that is great! Please don\u2019t be late because it affects when other volunteers can finish their shift.<\/p>\n

    #1 Morning shift: 8am-11am
    \n#2 Mid-day shift: 10:30am \u2013 2pm<\/span> FULL<\/strong>
    \n#3 Afternoon shift: 1:30pm \u2013 5pm<\/p>\n

    \u00a0<\/strong>It\u2019s a super fun day, so we\u2019ll hope you\u2019ll be able to join us!\u00a0Check out photos from last year!<\/a>
    \nQuestions? Contact Monica.Yuki@jetaausa.com<\/p>\n

    Location: Naumburg Bandshell, Central Park<\/p>\n

    Date:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong>Sunday, 13th<\/sup> May<\/p>\n

    Time:<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 08:00 \u2013 17:00<\/p>\n

    Place:<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Naumburg Bandshell, Central Park<\/p>\n

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    4. JETAA NC\"\"<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

    Children\u2019s Day Festival \u2013 Volunteer Opportunity<\/strong><\/p>\n

    It’s almost time for Golden Week!\u00a0 And that means, Children’s Day!\u00a0 JCCCNC is organizing the Children’s Day Festival in SF Japantown and are looking for volunteers. Come sign up to volunteer and enjoy Japanese performances, youth art contests, arts and crafts activities, games, bounce house, and more!!
    \nWhen: Saturday, May 5, 2018
    \nVolunteer Shift Times: \u00a09 AM -1:30 PM and 1 PM – 5:30 PM
    \nWhere: Peace Plaza, Japantown, San Francisco
    \nSign-up Sheet:\u00a0http:\/\/bit.ly\/2018childrensdayvolunteers
    \nLunch will be provided.<\/p>\n

    Want to volunteer beforehand?\u00a0 From April 30 to May 9,\u00a0kindergarten through 2nd graders will be taking a field trip to JCCCNC to learn about Japanese Children’s Day and Girl’s Day holidays, learn Japanese folk tale, and do crafts activity. You will have the opportunity to assist in these activities.<\/p>\n

    When:<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 April 30 – May 3 and May 7 – May 9
    \nVolunteer Shift Times:<\/strong> \u00a09:45 AM -11\u00a0AM and 11:15 AM – 12:30 PM
    \nWhere:<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 JCCCNC     1840 Sutter Street, SF, CA 94115<\/a>
    \nSign-up Sheet:<\/strong>\u00a0http:\/\/bit.ly\/2018jcccncschoolvisitsvolunteers<\/p>\n

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    More information here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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    5. JETAA WJ<\/strong><\/p>\n

    Job Hunting and Business Manners Seminar\"\"<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

    The JET Alumni Association Western Japan (JETAAWJ) will be hosting a two-day job hunting and business manners seminar in Osaka with Mori Kosan Co., Ltd., a firm that supports foreigners seeking employment in Japan. The seminar will be from 9:00 to 17:00 on May 12<\/strong> (Sat.) and 13 (Sun.)<\/strong>. Attendees will learn things like: how to write a Japanese-style resume, prepare for an interview, exchange business cards, answer phone calls in Japanese, etc.<\/p>\n

    The seminar participation fee is 3500 yen (includes fee for networking event).\u00a0There will also be a networking event on the night of May 12 (Sat.) from 17:30 to 19:30, with special guests from organizations around the Kansai area.<\/p>\n

    For those who would like to attend, please RSVP\u00a0here.\u00a0Priority will be given to JET alumni, but current JETs can still apply.\u00a0 A schedule with more detailed information on the seminar will be sent to applicants at the end of April.<\/p>\n

    \uff0aThe seminar will be conducted in Japanese, so it is recommended for participants to have at least a JLPT N3 level of Japanese or higher.<\/p>\n

    Date:<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Saturday, May 12th<\/sup> \u2013 Sunday, May 13th<\/sup><\/p>\n

    Time:<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 09:00 \u2013 17:00<\/p>\n

    Place:<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Mori Kosan Co., Ltd.,<\/p>\n

    Mori Bldg. 1-4-11, Minamisemba Chuo-ku,<\/p>\n

    Osaka<\/p>\n

    Price:<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a53, 500.00<\/p>\n

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    6. JETAA Toronto<\/strong><\/p>\n

    Sakoolah 2018<\/strong><\/p>\n

    Details<\/p>\n

    Hanami in High Park 2018!
    \n\u30c8\u30ed\u30f3\u30c8\u306e\u30cf\u30a4\u30d1\u30fc\u30af\u3067\u65e5\u672c\u306e\u82b1\u898b\u3092\uff01<\/p>\n

    A free picnic in support of friendship, cultural exchange, nature, and beauty, brought to you by:<\/p>\n

    JETAA Toronto & JCSA @ the University of Toronto<\/p>\n

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    At this point, we don\u2019t know when the cherry blossoms will bloom, but we are aiming for Sunday, May 6th at 12 noon. We may need to change the date again, so please continue to check www.facebook.com\/Sakoolah<\/a> for updates.<\/p>\n

    We will provide some seating, frisbees, and fun, but please BringYourOwnFood, BYOGames, BYOSportsEquipment, etc.<\/p>\n