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The Japan Society invites 25 JET Alumni members on Thursday February 25th for a Shochu Tasting & Reception for FREE. Come join other young professionals and learn about shochu from expert Yukari Sakamoto and sample over 20 kinds of shochu from 12 leading Japanese breweries. Mixologist Gen Yamamoto will pour his signature cocktails and give advice about the variety of ways to serve shochu. Light Japanese food will accompany the tasting.
First 25 JET alumni that RSVP will make the list. The list will open to FOJ (friends of JET) on February 19th.

Date: Thursday February 25th
Time: 7pm – 9pm
Location: Japan Society 333 East 47th & 1st ave.

RSVP to Monica at vicepres@jetaany.org with name, prefecture and years on JET. FOJ’s please rsvp to get on the waitlist.

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When: Wednesday, February 24, 7:00pm
Where: Japan Local Government Center, 3 Park Ave (on the SE corner of 34th)
RSVP: Amber at secretary@jetaany.org
(space limited to first 30 respondees)

Food will be provided, but please BYOB.

Mark your calendars for the next Quarterly meeting because JETAANY has some exciting announcements to make! This summer, NYC will play host, for the first time ever, to the JETAA National Conference, an event involving all 19 US chapters of JETAA. Get involved in the planning process and make your opinions heard. You will have the chance to join one of the planning committees.

Also, if you are interested in becoming an executive officer for the coming year (April 2010-April 2011), you will have a chance to introduce yourself and your platforms at this meeting. Anyone can throw their name in the hat. The final candidates will be selected by the JETAANY Board of Directors.
 
Executive positions are:
President
Vice President
Secretary
Treasurer

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For the Jan/Feb 2010 Issue, click here

Please submit any JETAA-related story ideas/photos you’d like to see in the next issue. Please include IDs/dates/locations where applicable. Submit pictures to Justin at magazine@jetaany.org

Want a hard copy? Subscribe to JQ—now six issues a year!

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Come join the first Nihongo Dake Dinner for 2009! Please note, for NDD’s going forward we will have both a beginner (shokyu) and an advanced (jyokyu) table, so everyone who’s interested in speaking about Japan and their experiences can join. For the next NDD we’ll dive into Chinatown, enjoying a variety of Chinese food from one of Chinatown’s delicious restaurants.

Place: Congee Village Restaurant & Bar, 100 Allen Street, New York NY 10002
Time: 7pm until late
Price: 20 dollars includes all food. Drinks are separate.

To reserve your spot, click on the “Buy Now” button below.

If you have any questions, please contact Jon Hills at jhills2806@gmail.com

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When: Feb. 18th
Where: Kat Barnas’ apartment in the Financial District.
What: Spinning Tropics by Aska Mochizuki (Can be found in Kinokuniya or on Amazon)

If you are interested in joining other JET Alumni in exploring Japanese literature, contact Jessica Langbein at jessicalangbein@yahoo.com.

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All-you-can-eat Shabu Shabu
All-you-can-drink beer and Sake

Date: Saturday January 30th
Time: 7pm-9pm…depending when they kick us out.
Location: Naniwa, 4 East 46th street (btwn Madison and 5th Ave)
Cost: $35

Come join your fellow alums and kick off 2010 at the annual Shinnenkai at Naniwa. Eat and drink the way we did in Japan on tatami floors and wait staff in Kimonos. This is a JET alumni only event.

Pay now and reserve your spot. Only 40 spots available!

If not all the spots are filled by JET alums on January 25th than friends and family can join the festivities. To get their name on the waitlist or have questions please contact Monica at vicepres@jetaany.org

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When: February 26th – 28th
Where: Killington, Vermont
We have an awesome Ski/Snowboarding package deal in Killington, Vermont again this year. Alums, families and friends are welcome to join!

Package includes (all prices are per person):
* 2 nights lodging
* 2 day lift ticket
* 2 buffet breakfasts

Double occupancy- $309
Triple occupancy- $265
Quad occupancy- $239

There are 2 double beds in each room. Rooms with 1 king bed are also available if you are requesting a Double. One day lift tickets are normally $82 alone so this is a big savings!

We need to know ASAP if you are interested in this trip. $50 per person non-refundable deposit due by Friday, January 15th. Final payment will be due by Monday, February 1st.

Contact Monica for payment options and questions at vicepres@jetaany.org
Add-on options
* 2 day rental (skis/boots/poles or snowboard/boots) only $70
* Lessons- varies

Lodging Details
The lodge has a free shuttle to the mountain (1 mile), a restaurant and bar, indoor/outdoor hot tubs, and pool, and is walking distance to restaurants/nightlife. http://www.sixmountains.com/guestrooms.htm

Transportation
We will set up car pools or rent a mini-van like last year and leave mid-day on Friday 2/26 and come back after skiing on Sunday. The mini-van will cost about $50 per person for the weekend if we can get 7 people in it.

Check out some pics from last year: click here

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The School Caravan Program, sponsored by the Japan Information Center of the Consulate General of Japan in New York provides speakers on all aspects of Japan to elementary, junior high and high school students. The Consulate is looking for former JETs to assist their effort to present Japanese culture to students of all ages and background, drawing upon their experience in Japan. See more about the program here:http://www.ny.us.emb-japan.go.jp/en/g/01.html

The Consulate is making a school visit to the following school. Please
contact Noriko Furuhata at jet@ny.cgj.org if you are interested in
volunteering to this visit:

Date: Thursday, January 14, 2010
Time: 2:55PM
School: Long Beach High School
322 Lagoon Drive West, Lido Beach, NY 11561
Session: After-School Program (Anime/Manga Art Forum)
Transportation will be provided by the Consulate.