JETAASC Announcements

  1. January Re-cap
  2. Santa Barbara Sub-Chapter Kick-off Dinner
  3. JETAA Regional Technology Conference
  4. YOU on jetaasc.org -- Photo Uploading
  5. Superbowl Hike
  6. Member’s Retreat
  7. NDD- save the date!
  8. The Harimaya Bridge

Other Events

  1. The Little Tokyo Korea Japan Festival
  2. Enka singer Jero in concert
  3. Japanese Tutor Needed


JETAASC Announcements

  1. January Re-cap
  2. Santa Barbara Sub-Chapter Kick-off Dinner
    Who knew that bowling was so popular in Santa Barbara? Judith and Kurtis want to thank local food expert Rob and SB rep Erin Masuda for introducing us to a great Japanese restaurant along 101. We had a great time, enjoyed the food, and look forward to other events in Ventura County. If you're up the coast from Los Angeles, and want to be involved in events in that area, help grow the sub-chapter by emailing Erin at sbrep@jetaasc.org.
      
  3.  JETAA Regional Technology Conference
    A huge otsukare-sama to the Portland Chapter of JETAA for putting on an outstanding conference on using technologies to help keep our chapters going. Eight U.S. chapters met with three Canadian chapters in Portland on January 29th-31st. Our webmaster, Jason Porath, as one of the principal drivers behind the conference, presented a demo of our website as a model for JETAA internationally.  If you haven't checked out all of its features, be sure to take a look. The results of the conference will be presented at the national conference in New York in August to help chapters nationwide keep their members informed through their websites, social media and mailing lists. So look for continuing improvements to our website, jetaasc.org, and Facebook group, which is open for you to join: JETAASC - JET Alumni of Southern California (and Arizona)
     
  4. YOU on jetaasc.org -- Photo Uploading and Facebook!
    One of those improvements you can see on our website now! Of course you knew about photos on our Facebook group's page, (right?) but now you can share your view and upload your photos from events to our website, by going to the "Photos" menu at the top of our website, and selecting "Upload". Just be sure to downsize those 12 megapixel shots of yours to sane-sized images first! :)

    But wait, you say! I don't see any "Upload" option -- that's because you aren't logged in. "Ah man," you reply, "I forgot my username and password, cause I never log in." Well, good news, you don't have to anymore! Now you can connect your Facebook login to your account, and use your Facebook credentials to log in. To do that, however, you need to log in normally ONCE (email webmaster@jetaasc.org if you can't figure out your username/password), and click "Connect with Facebook." Once the accounts are linked, you're golden, and all you need to remember is your Facebook login!

    Those are just two of our newest features, but there's plenty more to come! Another big otsukare-sama to Jason for developing this feature that we hope will help make interacting with our website more enjoyable. Check out the great photos of our recent events while you're there.

  5. Superbowl Hike
    On Super Bowl Sunday, February 7th, let's hike from the Greek Theatre to the Griffith Observatory.  We'll meet at the Greek Theatre Parking Lot at 10:00 a.m.  You enter Griffith Park from Vermont Avenue.  From there, the street name changes to Vermont Canyon Road.  The Greek Theatre will be on your left.  There is a parking lot just north of the Theatre. It's adjacent to the trail head.  I'll be there waiting for everyone.  We should be done by 1:00 p.m.

    RSVP by Saturday night, 2/6/2010 at 8:00 p.m.  Please RSVP Nancy @ nhkikuchi@yahoo.com

    BRING: hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, water, snacks (like trail mix, fruit, granola bars...)
    If you need to reach Nancy, her cell phone number is   213-505-4806 


     
  6. Member’s Retreat
    If you want to get away, have a great time with a great group, get a chance to hit the slopes, AND have an impact on future events and JETAASC as an organization, come join us in the mountains for our 2010 annual Member Retreat!  We're renting a beautiful cabin near the lake and ski resorts, and plan time for good food, indoor and outdoor activities, and discussion on JETAASC events. We'll coordinate carpools.

    Date: 2/19 (Friday) evening through 2/21 (Sunday) morning
    Location: Big Bear Mountain; 10 minutes away from Snow Summit
    Price: $55
    Meals: Some will be provided
    Parking: Limited so carpools need to be arranged
    RSVP Deadline: Wed, Feb 10th at 5pm
    Notes: Carpools will be leaving at different times on Friday night; Everyone should come prepared for dicussion about JETAASC on Saturday night.

    Agenda: On Saturday night we will discuss:
    1) Upcoming Events and Event Ideas
    2) Current Process of NPO formation
    3) Report on Portland Tech Conference
    4) Sub-Chapter Support and Progress
     
    How to RSVP:
    Send the following information to president@jetaasc.org:

    1) Name, location & years on JET
    2) Address you're leaving from to go to Big Bear
    3) What time you can leave (for carpools)
    4) Cell phone number to reach in case of emergency
    5) What time you will be leaving Big Bear on Sunday morning
    6) If you plan on skiing/snow-boarding

  7. NDD
     It’s that time again: Winter Quarter’s Nihongo Dake Dinner is almost here! Want a good environment to practice that Japanese again? Join us for a delightful evening of Japanese conversation, food and drinks. JET alum and previous co-president Christine Chow has generously offered ot host NDD at her home in San Gabriel this winter.  Bring something to share: drinks, appetizers, or entree.  Please email Olivia at secretary@jetaasc.org with your name, JET location and year(s), and your dish.

    When: Saturday, February 27, 2010
    Time: 6:00 pm~ (tentative)
    Where: San Gabriel (address and directions will be emailed upon your RSVP.


  8. The Harimaya Bridge
    JETAASC member Aaron Woolfolk's feature film "The Harimaya Bridge" -- inspired by his tenure as a JET in Kochi-ken -- will be released in Los Angeles on March 26th for a limited run, and several alums are already planning to show up on opening weekend. Aaron recently was in New York, where he sat down for an interview with JETAANY for their quarterly magazine. That interview can be found here:
     
    For more info: visit www.theharimayabridge.com and http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Harimaya-Bridge/222376906581

    JETAASC is planning an event in honor of the Los Angeles opening of "The Hariymaya Bridge," so please look for more information in an upcoming newsletter!


     
Other Events
  1. The Little Tokyo Korea Japan Festival
    The Little Tokyo Korea Japan Festival is a daylong celebration of cultural exchange between neighboring communities. This special event features two Korean and Japanese films, a new documentary about Little Tokyo, bento lunch box, and live dance and music performances. NBC's Heroes actors James Kyson Lee and Eriko Tamura will host this program.
     
    Featured films include the Korean award-winning 2008 Rough Cut; followed by Yoshimitsu Morita's 2007 remake of Akira Kurosawa's Sanjuro (1962).
     
    11:00am        Rough Cut
    01:30pm        New Beginnings: Cultural Harmony in Little Tokyo (documentary)
    01:30pm        Lunch & live performances by Eung Hwa Kim Korean Dance Academy and Taiko Project
    03:00pm        Sanjuro
     
    Aratani/Japan America Theatre
    $20 General Admission / $15 JACCC Members/Seniors/Students/Groups 10+
     
    Tickets may be purchased online or through the Aratani/Japan America Theatre Box Office,   (213) 680-3700    

  2. Enka singer Jero in concert
    As the first African American enka singer in the history of Japanese music, Jerome Charles White, Jr. aka Jero has single-handedly reignited interest in the musical ballads that emerged in Japan's postwar era. Looking like a hip-hop star, with the voice of an angel, he has redefined the Soul of Japan. Jero was named the best new performer of 2008, appearing on the New Year's Eve songfest extravaganza "Kohaku." Dedicating his song to his ailing grandmother, audience members agreed that Jero best exemplified the show's theme of "creating bonds between people through the power of music."
     
    Tickets on sale to the public February 1st!
    Price: $100/$80/$60/$50            
    For tickets, call   (213) 680-3700     
     
  3. Japanese Tutor Needed
    Imagescholar is currently seeking a qualified tutor to work with a high school student once a week. If you know someone who would make a wonderful Japanese tutor, please encourage them to send their resume to hr@imagescholar.com or to contact me directly at  310-474-8307.
     
    Tutoring would take place at the student’s home, which is north of Westwood close to Bel Air, ideally on Fridays in the afternoon or early evening.
     
    Wishing you all the best,
    Lauren Younger



     
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