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Save the Date: April 11th, 2010

Hanami season will soon be in full swing. While we may not have cherry blossom trackers here in the United States, there are still some amazing places to sit down under a sakura tree and enjoy some Japanese festivities. Join JETAANY and its Philadelphia Subchapter at the annual Sakura Sunday in the Greater Philadelphia area. More details and information to come, but mark your calendars!

For more information on the festival, click here.

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On behalf of the JETAA NY Board of Directors, we hope this message finds you well!  As we approach another election season for our executive officers, we wanted to reach out to everyone with a quick timeline of the selection process for those that might be interested in running for an officer seat.  In accordance with our bylaws, the selection of executive officers will be made by the Board of Directors based on the platforms that are received.  As always, the President, Vice-President, Treasurer, and Secretary roles are those seats that are open to interested members.  While some of our current officers may run again, all 4 positions are open for the 2010 term.  We encourage anyone who is interested in a position to please submit a platform.  Position descriptions are online here.  Officer positions are held for one year starting April 1 and ending March 31 the following year.

The approximate time line for the election process is as follows:

February 24: Platforms Due / Quarterly Meeting: Meet the Candidates

March 1-15: Platforms are evaluated by Elections Committee

March 16 – March 19: Confirmation of Votes by Board of Directors

March 20: Election Results Announced via Email

April 1: Position Term Begins

If you wish to be considered for a JETAA NY executive officer position, please send your platform to elections@jetaany.org by February 24, 2010.  Your platform will be reviewed by the elections committee and selections will be made by a vote of the Board of Directors.

Good luck to all our potential candidates!

If you have any questions regarding the election process, please send an email to elections@jetaany.org.

Sincere Regards,

The 2010 JETAA-NY Officer Elections Committee

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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.

When: February 23, 2010
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