Archive for May, 2009

Predeparture Seminar Leaders Needed

Posted on May 27, 2009 | No Comments
Dear JET Alumni, It’s that time of year again when we help to prepare newly selected JETs for their upcoming adventures in Japan.  We are looking for volunteers to help out with the Pre-Departure Seminar this year on SATURDAY, JUNE 20, 2009 at the Nippon Club in midtown.  If you are interested in leading any of the following small group discussions, please send an email with a brief outline of what you would cover for the specific topic to president@jetaany.org.  Also if you are interested in helping out in a non-presenting capacity, please let us know that as well. The main topic of discussion at our June 4, 2009 Quarterly Meeting will be the Pre-Departure Seminar, so if you are […]

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    Thursday, May 28th, 6 pm As the JQ home office edges closer to the the layout finishing line for our next issue, we’ve set a date for our quarterly stuffin’ and mailin’.  RSVP to magazine@jetaany.org to ensure how much pizza/drinks to order. Besides getting your own advance copy of the new “Utada Issue” before they’re mailed out to our members, we’ll also be having an informal nomikai afterwards (location TBD). It all happens Thursday, May 28 from 6:00 p.m. at the Japan Local Government Center (JLGC), 3 Park Ave. (at 34th St.), 20th floor.  Chotto latecomers and friends of JET are also welcome. Not on our mailing list for your own print copy?  E-mail your name, address and JET info […]
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    • JQ’s Stuff N’ Mail for the Spring Issue

    Posted on May 21, 2009 | No Comments
    Thursday, May 28th, 6 pm As the JQ home office edges closer to the the layout finishing line for our next issue, we’ve set a date for our quarterly stuffin’ and mailin’.  RSVP to magazine@jetaany.org to ensure how much pizza/drinks to order. Besides getting your own advance copy of the new “Utada Issue” before they’re mailed out to our members, we’ll also be having an informal nomikai afterwards (location TBD). It all happens Thursday, May 28 from 6:00 p.m. at the Japan Local Government Center (JLGC), 3 Park Ave. (at 34th St.), 20th floor.  Chotto latecomers and friends of JET are also welcome. Not on our mailing list for your own print copy?  E-mail your name, address and JET info […]

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    JET QUARTERLY MEETING … is now a charity event! When: Thurs June 4th, 6:30PM Where: A Café, 973 Columbus Ave, btwn 107th/108th (B,C to 110th St – Cathedral Pky) RSVP: Chau at community@jetaany.org (space limited to first 30 respondees!) Spaces are still available but they are going fast so respond ASAP! JETAANY is pleased to offer a FREE BYOB French Caribbean dinner (appetizer and entrée included) for anyone interested in contributing ideas to future events, particularly the Pre-Departure Seminar and Returner’s Conference. To RSVP, send your name, phone and JET years to community@jetaany.org but please note that you’ll be taking a spot away from a fellow JET alum and failure to attend may bar you from future JET-funded events! We’ll […]
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    • Quarterly Meeting

    Posted on May 21, 2009 | No Comments
    JET QUARTERLY MEETING … is now a charity event! When: Thurs June 4th, 6:30PM Where: A Café, 973 Columbus Ave, btwn 107th/108th (B,C to 110th St – Cathedral Pky) RSVP: Chau at community@jetaany.org (space limited to first 30 respondees!) Spaces are still available but they are going fast so respond ASAP! JETAANY is pleased to offer a FREE BYOB French Caribbean dinner (appetizer and entrée included) for anyone interested in contributing ideas to future events, particularly the Pre-Departure Seminar and Returner’s Conference. To RSVP, send your name, phone and JET years to community@jetaany.org but please note that you’ll be taking a spot away from a fellow JET alum and failure to attend may bar you from future JET-funded events! We’ll […]

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    Special JET Alumni Quota for MEXT Scholarship The Consulate General of Japan in New York is pleased to announce that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) and the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sport, Science and Technology (MEXT- Monbukagakusho) have set up a special quota available only for JET alumni to be the recipients of the 2010 MEXT Research Student Scholarship.  This is for graduate level research study in a Japanese university starting April 2010 for 24 months or starting October 2010 for 18 months.  Qualified recipients will have the possibility of extending their scholarship to complete a degree in Japan if successfully enrolled in a master’s course or doctoral course. Application Deadline: Tuesday, May 26, 2009 – Basic Qualifications for […]
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    • MEXT Scholarship for JET Alumni

    Posted on May 7, 2009 | No Comments
    Special JET Alumni Quota for MEXT Scholarship The Consulate General of Japan in New York is pleased to announce that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) and the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sport, Science and Technology (MEXT- Monbukagakusho) have set up a special quota available only for JET alumni to be the recipients of the 2010 MEXT Research Student Scholarship.  This is for graduate level research study in a Japanese university starting April 2010 for 24 months or starting October 2010 for 18 months.  Qualified recipients will have the possibility of extending their scholarship to complete a degree in Japan if successfully enrolled in a master’s course or doctoral course. Application Deadline: Tuesday, May 26, 2009 – Basic Qualifications for […]

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    Roll your own meal 🙂 When: Tuesday, May 27, 2009, 7:00 PM Where: Satsko 245 Eldridge New York, NY 10002 Phone: 212.358.7773 Cost: $16 (Does not include drinks). For more information, contact secretary@jetaany.org. To reserve your spot, click on the Paypal “Buy Now” button or click on the link below: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=5268060
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    • Sushi Rolling at Satsuko

    Posted on May 7, 2009 | No Comments
    Roll your own meal 🙂 When: Tuesday, May 27, 2009, 7:00 PM Where: Satsko 245 Eldridge New York, NY 10002 Phone: 212.358.7773 Cost: $16 (Does not include drinks). For more information, contact secretary@jetaany.org. To reserve your spot, click on the Paypal “Buy Now” button or click on the link below: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=5268060

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    My name is Rosa and I work at NHK Japan Broadcasting Corp. I’m doing research on karaoke and its increase in popularity in NYC and was looking to speak to some die-hard karaoke fans.  If there is anyone that goes often to do karaoke in NYC at Top Tunes on Second Ave or has suggestions of people or groups to contact, please drop me a line at 917-755-0955. I am hoping to speak to people before this Thursday, May 7, 2009.
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    Do you karaoke?

    Posted on May 7, 2009 | No Comments
    My name is Rosa and I work at NHK Japan Broadcasting Corp. I’m doing research on karaoke and its increase in popularity in NYC and was looking to speak to some die-hard karaoke fans.  If there is anyone that goes often to do karaoke in NYC at Top Tunes on Second Ave or has suggestions of people or groups to contact, please drop me a line at 917-755-0955. I am hoping to speak to people before this Thursday, May 7, 2009.

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