Chapter Beats January, 2019<\/p>\n
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 <\/p>\n DATE:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 January 1-3, 2019<\/strong><\/p>\n TIME:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 08:00 \u2013 09:00<\/strong><\/p>\n VENUE:\u00a0\u00a0 Konko Church in SF<\/strong><\/p>\n Celebrate\u00a0Hatsumode<\/strong>, a popular practice for greeting the New Year in Japan. This will be held at\u00a0Konko Church in SF<\/a>, 1909 Bush Street. 1\/1\/19 from 8-9AM for service and traditional Ozoni soup, and 1\/1\/19-1\/3\/19 from 9-5PM for prayers and wishes.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n When:<\/strong>\u00a0Saturday, Jan 12th, 1 p.m. The JETAASC Kikuchi Memorial Golf Tournament and Shinnenkai will be held January 12, 2019! We will play 9 holes of best ball golf, which means we play as a team. If you have never played golf before, this a great time to give golf a try. This was Nancy’s favorite golf course where she introduced other JET alum to the game of golf, and we honor one of our chapter’s founders by continuing her tradition. After golf, please help kick off a great 2019 and welcome the new Officers with dinner!<\/p>\n Please RSVP\u00a0here<\/a>\u00a0and if you have any questions, please email\u00a0mary@jetaasc.org<\/a><\/p>\n Dinner will follow the tournament. Location is currently TBD but we will be heading to one of the Chinese restaurants in Monterey Park at 6 p.m.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Shinnenkai<\/p>\n DATE:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 January 16th<\/sup> 2019<\/p>\n TIME:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 18:00 \u2013 21:00 CST<\/p>\n VENUE: East Nashville Beer Works<\/p>\n 320 E Trinity Ln.<\/p>\n Nashville, Tennessee<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Join us and meet local young professionals who all share an interest in Japan and Japanese culture. Let’s celebrate together and make new friends! <\/p>\n Shinnenkai Karaoke<\/p>\n DATE:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Saturday, 19th<\/sup> January, 2019<\/p>\n TIME:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 19:30 \u2013 21:30 CST<\/p>\n VENUE: DoReMi Karaoke Studio<\/p>\n 1989 Silver Bell Rd,<\/p>\n Eagan, Minnesota 55122<\/p>\n Let us say Sayonara to 2018 and celebrate the new year with some Karaoke! Pay tribute or celebrate the goods and bads of 2018 to our favorite tunes at Do Re Mi in Eagan from 7:30-9:30pm.<\/p>\n We will also meet next door at Hoban for a Korean dinner at 6pm.<\/p>\n RSVPing will guarantee you a spot for karaoke. PLEASE comment below if you are interested in attending dinner before!! Yoroshiku!!<\/p>\n DATE:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Saturday, January 19th <\/sup>, 2019<\/p>\n TIME:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 15:30 \u2013 18:00 AKST<\/p>\n VENUE: Asian Alaskan Cultural Center<\/p>\n 4807 Northwood Drive,<\/p>\n Anchorage, Alaska 99517<\/p>\n The JAA Rice Pounding Festival has been rescheduled! It is Saturday, January 19th 2019, at the Asian Alaskan Cultural Center (Northwood Elementary School Multipurpose Room) from 3:30 to 6:00 pm. Please bring your friends and family to participate in traditional events to celebrate the New Year, such as rice pounding (mochi) and having some ozoni soup!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Enkai Madness \u2013 Bon\/Shinnenkai 2019<\/p>\n DATE: \u00a0 Friday, January 11th<\/sup><\/p>\n TIME:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 19:00 UTC<\/p>\n VENUE: Odori-ko<\/p>\n 1680 Kapiolani Blvd,<\/p>\n Honolulu, Hawaii 96814<\/p>\n We’re saying goodbye to 2018 and ringing in 2019 with a combined enkai to celebrate the years! Join JETAA Hawaii as we feast on a specially prepared menu and trade stories about our year. Food will be included at $25 per person while drinks will be available separately.<\/p>\n Validated parking is available upstairs in the building ($2 for 3 hours). Don’t wait to RSVP to our first event of the new year!<\/p>\n VanSKi: PNW JETAA + JETAA ABC<\/p>\n DATE:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Saturday, 26th<\/sup> January, 2019<\/p>\n TIME:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 09:00 \u2013 22:00 PST<\/p>\n VENUE: Grouse Mountain Resort<\/p>\n 6400 Nancy Greene Way,<\/p>\n North Vancouver, British Columbia V7R4K9<\/p>\n Join PNWJETAA and JETAABC as we kick off 2019 with our first ever inter-chapter ski trip to Vancouver and Grouse Mountain!!<\/p>\n \u2014 REGISTRATION \u2014 \u2014 LIFT TICKET INFO \u2014 \u2014 CHOOSE YOUR OWN ADVENTURE! \u2014 \u2014 FULL DETAILS \u2014 _____ <\/p>\n DATE:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 25th<\/sup>\u2013 27th<\/sup> January, 2019<\/p>\n TIME:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 From 15:00 EST onwards<\/p>\n VENUE: Butternut Inn and Pancake House,<\/p>\n 63 Weathervane Dr,<\/p>\n Killington, Vermont 05751<\/p>\n Warm greetings from the New England JETs!<\/p>\n The NEJETAA chapter is excited to invite you to our 6th Annual Northeast Region Ski Trip taking place this January 25th – 27th, 2019. It will be held again at Killington Ski Resort (please see\u00a0https:\/\/www.killington.com<\/a>\u00a0for mountain info, weather conditions, and webcam views of the mountain).<\/p>\n We will be staying at Butternut Inn and Pancake House (https:\/\/butternutinnkillington.com\/<\/a>). You can look forward to a made-to-order country breakfast included!<\/p>\n Killington has activities for everybody, skiers and non-skiers alike! You can try your hand at skiing, snowboarding or snow tubing. If you’re up for exploring, you can visit nearby Woodstock, VT with many options for eating and shopping, or drive 20 minutes to the Long Trail Brewery.<\/p>\n Who: JET Alums & Friends of JET<\/p>\n When: Friday, January 25th to Sunday, January 27th 2019<\/p>\n Where: Butternut Inn and Pancake House, Killington, VT<\/p>\n ————————————– If you plan on attending this event, please fill out the form below by Monday, December 10th for the Early Bird rate and by Friday, December 28th for the regular rate. RSVP as soon as possible to reserve your spot and the type of room you want, as both are limited.<\/p>\n ————————————– Here are the approximate prices for a 2 night stay tax inclusive:<\/p>\n Double room (2 x double bed), 4 occupants – $102.44 \/ person ————————————– Lift Tickets (with RFID card valued at $5): Ski or Snowboard Equipment Package Rentals (includes helmet): ————————————– Deadlines to fill out the form and pay: If you have any questions or would like to inquire about carpooling, email Agata Rybalkiewicz at social@nejetaa.com.<\/p>\n Please Note:<\/p>\n * By RSVPing for this event, you will be responsible for any costs incurred on your behalf.<\/p>\n ** Extra cots are not always available.<\/p>\n *** The above prices are based on a 20+ person group rate. Therefore, the costs are subject to change if fewer than 20 people sign up (in which case, you will have an opportunity to withdraw).<\/p>\n Sign Up Form:\u00a0https:\/\/goo.gl\/forms\/ai87kxeaORc3CRbh1<\/a><\/p>\n DATE:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Saturday, 19th<\/sup> January, 2019<\/p>\n TIME:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 17:00 \u2013 22:00<\/p>\n VENUE: \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The Japanese American Service Committee,<\/p>\n 4427 N Clark Street, Chicago<\/p>\n IL, 60640<\/p>\n Want a taste of Japan this new year? Then come to the 16th Annual JETAA Chicago Shinnenkai on January 19, 2019 (Saturday), from 5:00 to 8:00pm. The Japanese American Service Committee (4427 N Clark Street, Chicago IL 60640) has graciously offered to host our evening of cultural celebration!<\/p>\n You must buy tickets on our Guestlist page for the event, which you can find here:\u00a0https:\/\/guestli.st\/591060<\/a><\/p>\n What Japanese things can you experience while there? Well…<\/p>\n – Japanese Food & Drink And as always, all of our activities are free with the price of admission! Do note that events listed above are tentative and subject to change.<\/p>\n This year, in loving memory of Daniel Pruitt, a portion of the proceeds from ticket and Fukubukuro (Lucky Bags) sales will be donated to the Be The Match Foundation.<\/p>\n Again, you must purchase tickets here:\u00a0https:\/\/guestli.st\/591060<\/a><\/p>\n Be The Match Foundation<\/p>\n For the thousands of people diagnosed every year with life-threatening blood cancers like leukemia and lymphoma, a cure exists. Over the past 30 years Be The Match\u00ae, operated by the National Marrow Donor Program\u00ae (NMDP), has managed the largest and most diverse marrow registry in the world. They work every day to save lives through transplant. Visitwww.bethematch.org<\/a>\u00a0to learn more about how you can help.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Nijikai<\/em>\u00a0venue\u00a0TBA!<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n\n
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\nWhere:<\/strong>\u00a0Monterey Park Golf Course<\/a>
\n3600 W Ramona Blvd, Monterey Park, CA 91754<\/p>\n\n
\nA \u65b0\u5e74\u4f1a, or Shinnenkai, is a celebration of the new year. Join us in celebrating a new year of JETAA events and camaraderie!<\/p>\n\n
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\n$69 CA (Adult) | ~$52 US
\n** Group pricing is available with 15 people or more! More info coming soon!<\/p>\n
\n\/\/ 01.26.2019 \u2022 daytime: skiing, boarding, snowshoeing and more at Grouse Mountain, North Vancouver OR sightseeing in Vancouver
\n\/\/ 01.26.2019 \u2022 evening: apr\u00e8s-ski dinner in Vancouver (TBA)
\n\/\/ 01.26.2019 \u2022 night: nijikai?!
\n\/\/ 01.27.2019 \u2022 daytime: sightseeing in Vancouver with JETAABC volunteers<\/p>\n
\n\u00bb\u00a0http:\/\/pnwjetaa.org\/2018\/12\/ski-trip-2019-with-jetaabc\/<\/a>
\n\u00bb\u00a0http:\/\/www.jetaabc.ca\/vanski-2019\/<\/a><\/p>\n
\nPhoto from the Grouse Mountain website:\u00a0http:\/\/grousemountain.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n
\nHOW TO SIGN UP?<\/p>\n
\nHOTEL COSTS:<\/p>\n
\nDouble room (2 x double bed), 3 occupants – $136.58 \/ person
\nQueen room (1 x queen bed), 2 occupants – $182.88 \/ person<\/p>\n
\nLIFT AND EQUIPMENT COSTS:<\/p>\n
\n1-Day: $66
\n2-Day: $124<\/p>\n
\n1-day: (Adults 19+) $41, (Youth under 18) $30
\n2-day: (Adults 19+) $71, (Youth under 18) $47<\/p>\n
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\nMonday, December 10th, 2018 (Early Bird – payment instructions will be emailed to you) or Friday, December 29<\/p>\n\n
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\n– Fukuwarai (Pin the Tail on the Donkey)
\n– Karuta (Playing Cards)
\n– Kimono Dress-up
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