Chapter Beats May<\/p>\n
JETAA Chapter Beat is a periodic mosaic of events taking place in the JETAA sphere. Compiled by A<\/a>JET<\/a>\u2018s Director of Alumni Relations Megan Buhagiar<\/a> (Ishikawa Prefecture, 2017- Present)<\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Picnic on Primrose Hill –> Bang Bang Oriental hall in Colindale<\/strong><\/p>\n 14:30 \u2013 16:30 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Bang Bang Oriental Hall (Colindale)<\/p>\n Details:<\/strong><\/p>\n Join us for a picnic on Primrose Hill! Located on an elevation in North London, this park offers great views of the city. It is an open event where we can socialise on a (hopefully) sunny Sunday\u00a0and play games and activities. Feel free to bring family members, friends and lots of snacks!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n After a few hours relaxing in the park, we will move on to Bang Bang for some food. This is a large oriental hall in Colindale (just a few stops further north on the Northern Line). The food hall offers food from all over Asia, bubble tea vendors, and a bar with draft beer! (There is also a large Chinese supermarket next door if you need to pick up any home supplies!)<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Exchange Sushi and Sake Hour<\/strong><\/p>\n Event Details:<\/u><\/p>\n Celebrating International Friendship: Japan Exchange Sushi & Sake Hour<\/em><\/strong> <\/p>\n RSVP\u00a0<\/a><\/strong>by May 20th!<\/strong><\/p>\n Celebrating International Friendship: Japan Exchange Sushi & Sake Hour<\/strong><\/em> You are cordially invited to a\u00a0reception\u00a0at Cultural Vistas to celebrate international exchange with Japan during the\u00a0NAFSA\u00a0Annual Conference. Come mingle with fellow exchange professionals invested in the U.S.-Japan relationship as well as Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Program Alumni from all over the United States. Help us strengthen our community of JET alumni, exchange professionals, diplomacy enthusiasts, and Japanophiles all while enjoying delicious sushi and sake!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Sushi platters and other popular Japanese dishes will be provided. Sake tasting stations, beer, and wine will also be available.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The event is sponsored by\u00a0Cultural Vistas<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0JETAADC<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Please\u00a0RSVP<\/a>\u00a0by Monday, May 20th, 2019 and email\u00a0rreed@culturalvistas.org<\/a>\u00a0if you have any questions.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Getting There:<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n Closest Metro Stop: Metro Center (Red Line)<\/p>\n For those attending\u00a0NAFSA: The Walter E. Washington Convention Center is only a 10 min walk away.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n 2019 AAPA Mentoring Program \u201c21st Century LeaderShifts\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n Co-Presented by JASSC<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Date:<\/strong>\u00a0 Thursday, May 9th<\/sup><\/p>\n Time:<\/strong>\u00a0 17:30 \u2013 20:30<\/p>\n Venue:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong>Bank of America Center, 14th<\/sup> floor conference room<\/p>\n 333 S. Hope Street, Los Angeles, CA 90071<\/a><\/u><\/p>\n Admission:<\/strong>\u00a0 Free<\/p>\n <\/p>\n “There’s a “Perfect Storm” happening in leadership today, and it’s being fueled by a new generation of leaders. By challenging the status-quo, millennials…are pushing us to “shift” the way we lead in ways we never envisioned or wished for – leading that’s in sync with twenty-first century.” Consider attending this great professional development event co-presented by AAPA and JASSC! <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Cooking Class; Japanese Sweets<\/p>\n Date:<\/strong>\u00a0 Saturday, May 4th<\/sup><\/p>\n Time:\u00a0 <\/strong>14:00 \u2013 16:00<\/p>\n Venue:<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Laurentian Leadership Centre of Trinity Western University<\/p>\n (252 Metcalfe Street, Ottawa, ON K2P 1R3<\/a>)<\/p>\n Fee:\u00a0<\/strong>$5 registration fee<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Register here<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n It’s time for our annual Japanese cooking class. This year’s menu is traditional sweets: daifuku and dango! Registration is currently\u00a0only open to alumni<\/strong>, but will open to the general public in one week, on April 27, so get your tickets now!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Sake Tasting<\/p>\n Date:<\/strong>\u00a0 Thursday, May 9th<\/sup><\/p>\n Time:<\/strong>\u00a0 18:30 \u2013 20:30<\/p>\n Cost:<\/strong>\u00a0 $30.00<\/p>\n Venue:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong>Tomi<\/p>\n 76 Edgeware Road<\/p>\n Christchurch, 8014<\/p>\n Phone:<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 377 8028<\/p>\n Website:<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 tomi.co.nz<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Join JETAA for an evening of fine Japanese food and drink.<\/p>\n Enjoy a multi-course Japanese meal accompanied by samplings of five premium sake varieties.<\/p>\n As this event is limited to 20 participants,\u00a0please RSVP either by emailing your details to info@jetaasi.org, or\u00a0select \u201cgoing\u201d on our\u00a0Facebook Event page<\/a>. Payment for this event can either be cash on the night or bank transferred into account number\u00a011-7892-0469438-00 (please add your name to the reference).<\/p>\n Bring a photo and a story from your time in Japan to share on the night! Participants will be entered into a prize draw for a $30 Tomi gift voucher.<\/p>\n NB: Those who drive are to follow their own alcohol standards and drive safely at your own risk.<\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Quiz Night<\/p>\n Date:<\/strong>\u00a0 Thursday, May 16th<\/sup><\/p>\n Time:<\/strong>\u00a0 18:00 \u2013 21:00<\/p>\n Venue:<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Rosie O\u2019Grady\u2019s Function Room<\/p>\n 205 James Street, Northbridge,<\/p>\n Perth, Western Australia 6003<\/p>\n Tickets:<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Early bird: $15.00*<\/p>\n At the door: $20:00*<\/p>\n *Prices are exclusive of additional fees<\/p>\n The JETAA WA Quiz Night 2019 promises another fun-filled night of questions, activities, prizes and entertainment.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Tickets are $15 (plus fees) in advance \u2013 advance sale closes on Monday May 13th<\/sup>. Any leftover tickets will be available at the door for $20 on the night. All profits from the quiz night go to charity!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Quiz Night is on Thursday May 16th<\/sup>, 6:00pm for a prompt 6:30pm start!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Just click \u201cTICKETS\u201d to book your place!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n If you would like to register as part of a team, just click on \u201cTEAM\u201d on the next screen \u2013 someone from your group will need to register your team name first, then it will be findable in the box provided. Each table has a maximum of 8; if you don\u2019t have 8 people don\u2019t worry we\u2019ll find some excellent extras to join you.<\/p>\n No team, no problem \u2013 register as an individual and we\u2019ll take care of the rest.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Buy tickets here<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Izumi Sake Tour Time!<\/p>\n Date:<\/strong>\u00a0 Saturday, May 11th<\/sup><\/p>\n Time:<\/strong>\u00a0 15:15 \u2013 16:30 EDT<\/p>\n Venue:<\/strong> Izumi\u6cc9 Ontario Spring Water Sake Company<\/p>\n 51 Gristmill Lane, Distillery District,<\/p>\n Toronto, Ontario M5A 3C4<\/p>\n RSVP:<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 click facebook Going then email me \u2018Sabrina\u2019 at membership@jetaatoronto.com<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n JETAA Toronto is organizing sake brewery and tasting on a fine Spring Saturday afternoon for all our Alumni guests! Ontario Spring Water Sake Company\u2019s \u2018Izumi\u2019 is Toronto\u2019s local sake brewery located in the distillery district.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Getting There<\/strong><\/p>\n You can walk from King Station<\/p>\n Take a streetcar eastbound from King Station<\/p>\n Take a bus eastbound from Union Station<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Hanami<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Date:<\/strong>\u00a0 Saturday, 18th<\/sup> May<\/p>\n Time:<\/strong>\u00a0 12:00 \u2013 15:00 CDT<\/p>\n Venue:<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Lyndale Park<\/p>\n 1300 42nd<\/sup> Ave NE,<\/p>\n Minneapolis,<\/p>\n Minnesota 55409<\/p>\n <\/p>\n This is just tentative and bloom-based!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n We\u2019ll keep you posted on the time and location weather depending!!!<\/p>\n It\u2019s time for our annual Hanami Picnic! The crab apple tree blossoms are nearly in full bloom. Hopefully the weather will be perfect as well!<\/p>\n Bring your family and friends for games, food, and conversation at Lyndale Park on the NE side of Lake Harriet (location is near the Rose Garden).<\/p>\n JETAAMN will provide sandwiches for all who come. All that you need to bring are your own beverages as well as a dish to share with the group.<\/p>\n In addition, feel free to bring some outdoor games\/activities to play with others! We will try to bring some too!<\/p>\n How the potluck dishes will be organized:<\/p>\n **Last name that begins with the letters A-L bring a side dish, salad or chips.**<\/p>\n **Last names that begin with the letters M-Z bring fruit or a dessert.**<\/p>\n Please RSVP by emailing us or through our Facebook event page!!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Date:<\/strong>\u00a0 Saturday, 25th<\/sup> May<\/p>\n Time:\u00a0 <\/strong>17;00 \u2013 21:30<\/p>\n Venue:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong>282 Exhibition Street,<\/p>\n Melbourne,<\/p>\n Victoria 3000<\/p>\n Tickets:<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 $15.00<\/p>\n Tickets can be bought here<\/a>.<\/p>\n Our biggest event of the year is back for a brand-new era of riddles and mind-boggling quizzes! Do you have what it takes to be crowned Reiwa Trivia Champions?<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Once again, we have the entire 3rd<\/sup> floor of Cooper\u2019s Inn on Exhibition all to ourselves, for dirt cheap. Only $15 gets you entry, dozens of tailor-made trivia questions, a complimentary drink, and finder food.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Date:\u00a0\u00a0 Saturday, May 25th<\/sup><\/p>\n Time:\u00a0 5pm meetup, 5:30 start<\/p>\n Place: Cooper\u2019s Inn, 282 Exhibition St Melbourne, 3rd<\/sup> floor<\/p>\n Cost: $15.00<\/p>\n RSVP by: May 18th<\/sup>, via Eventbrite (https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com.au\/e\/2019-jetaa-victassa-trivia-night-tickets-60359407613)<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Bring along your family, friends, and colleagues to make a team of up to 8 people. If you\u2019re coming solo, never fear, we can place you on a team of former JETs and friends of JETAA.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The best part? Prizes are promised to those worthy enough for the Reiwa Trivia Champion crowns! \u9811\u5f35\u308c!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Q:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Will we see you there?<\/p>\n A:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Yes, yes we will.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Reiwa Celebration Event<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Date:<\/strong>\u00a0 Tuesday, May 7th<\/sup><\/p>\n Time:<\/strong>\u00a0 18:30 \u2013 20:30<\/p>\n Venue:<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Sono Sushi Bar and Restaurant, Raleigh<\/p>\n <\/p>\n This incredible, multi-course dinner and sake tasting is to celebrate the advent of the new imperial \u2018Reiwa Era\u2019 in Japan, and to commemorate the abdication of Emperor Akihito as his son Prince Naruhito ascends the Chrysanthemum Throne.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The event starts at 18:30 sharp.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Ms. Sara Guterbock, Director of Education and Sake Portfolio Manager at Johnson Brothers Mutual Distributing Company, is our Certified Sake Sommelier for the evening.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n There are only 60 seats available for this event, so please register quickly!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The registration\/payment link is:<\/p>\n https:\/\/commerce.com\/NCStateJapanCenter?ITEMCODE=JC-REIWA<\/a><\/p>\n\n
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\nDate: Wed. May 29, 2019
\nTime: 6:00- 8:30 pm
\nLocation:\u00a0Cultural Vistas\u00a0<\/a><\/u><\/p>\n
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\nRSVP here:\u00a0https:\/\/www.jas-socal.org\/event-3365270<\/a><\/u><\/p>\n\n
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