Archive for January, 2010

JQ Jan/Feb Issue Out Now!

Posted on January 29, 2010 | No Comments
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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    • Nihongo Dake Dinner

    Posted on January 29, 2010 | No Comments
    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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    • JETAANY Book Club Meeting

    Posted on January 27, 2010 | No Comments
    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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    • Shinnenkai at Naniwa

    Posted on January 15, 2010 | No Comments
    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 […]
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    • JETAANY Ski/Snowboarding Trip

    Posted on January 8, 2010 | No Comments
    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 […]

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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) […]
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    Volunteer for the Consulate’s School Caravan Program

    Posted on January 7, 2010 | No Comments
    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) […]

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    When: January 17, 12:30pm Where: Jane Restaurant 100 West Houston Street New York, NY [map] The theme of this networking brunch is sharing your all-time best job tips so sit down to delicious food, a relaxing atmosphere, and good advice from your fellow JETs. Share your best job/career tips and learn some new ones. Friends and colleagues are welcome. Those that are interested, contact Amber at secretary@jetaany.org by Friday, January 15.
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    Networking Brunch: Best Job Tips

    Posted on January 1, 2010 | No Comments
    When: January 17, 12:30pm Where: Jane Restaurant 100 West Houston Street New York, NY [map] The theme of this networking brunch is sharing your all-time best job tips so sit down to delicious food, a relaxing atmosphere, and good advice from your fellow JETs. Share your best job/career tips and learn some new ones. Friends and colleagues are welcome. Those that are interested, contact Amber at secretary@jetaany.org by Friday, January 15.

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