Thank you to everyone who has participated in voting this past election. We are excited to announce the new Council for PNWJETAA!
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President — Adam Ledyard Vice President — Michelle Kato Secretary — Samantha Corpuz Media Relations — Janice Laureano Social Coordinator — Dawn Wyruchowski Transitions Coordinator — Jessica Record Compliance Coordinator — Jeremy Odden
Check back here again soon for officer profiles! For details on the roles and duties of the council members, please check our Officers webpage.
UPDATE: 2019 Shinnenkai has been postponed to mid-March
明けましておめでとうございます！ 今年もよろしくお願いします！
Join the Pacific Northwest JET Alumni Association as we celebrate another year! Meet new friends and reconnect with old ones as we reflect on 2018 and look ahead to 2019, the year of the boar.
The PNWJETAA Council has decided to err on the side of caution and to postpone the 2019 Shinnenkai to mid-March. The venue and time of the Shinnenkai next month will be the same.
We want everyone to be safe and comfortable with transportation to/from the venue, with parking, and to not disappointed they couldn’t make the big event!
For those who RSVPed through Brown Paper Ticket, please expect to receive a refund.
We will be changing the event to be pot-luck style, so please feel free to bring a dish. Drink tickets will be made available. Potential date of 3/16 is not confirmed, so please continue to check in for updates on the new, adjusted March date.
Thank you everyone for your kind understanding, and we look forward to seeing you all next month! Stay safe and warm in the meantime!
Date: Mid-March (To Be Announced) Time: 4:00-7:00 p.m. Venue: Japanese Cultural & Community Center of WA Address: 1414 S Weller St, Seattle, WA 98144
Please vote by Friday, February 15th at 11:59 p.m. The new council will be announced on Saturday, February 16th, 2019. Thank you to all the nominees for your participation!
If you or a friend are former JETs and have a continued interest in supporting the JET Program and the Japanese-American community, a position with JETAA is a fantastic way to get involved! JETAA opens up so many opportunities to volunteer, forge friendships, and build your network.
Above all, JETAA is about creating community. It’s about finding your people. It’s about giving back. Plus, we have a pretty great time while we do it!
Voting will take place until our Shinnenkai on February 16th, where we’ll announce the election results. We hope you’ll join us!
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Join PNWJETAA on January 26th & 27th, 2019 for a weekend of snow sports and fun with our JET neighbo(u)rs from across the border! Start the weekend off with a day of skiing at Grouse Mountain (see details below), followed by dinner and drinks in Vancouver. On Sunday, feel free to join us for some sightseeing around Vancouver led by the locals.
Whether you’re looking for fun in the snow or in the city, there’s something for everyone! This event is all-ages, and we welcome JETs and Friends of JET alike!
Registration is open NOW until 11:59 p.m. January 14th, 2019. Please contact secretary@nullpnwjetaa.org with any questions or comments.
Kick off the holiday season and welcome back the recent JET returnees! Alumni of all generations are welcome to join us for a casual mingler at The Sitting Room in Queen Anne on Thursday, Nov. 29th from 8:30pm onward.
This event will immediately follow the Official Welcome Back Reception held by the Consulate-General of Japan. Please drink responsibly!
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皆様、今年もおせわになりました！Save the date to join us at The Box & Burger Eatery for the PNWJETAA Year-end Party in celebration of all the incredible events and activities we accomplished together. We could not have done it all without you! This event is open to all ages/family-friendly. All children under 10 are free with supervising adult.
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The Box is a lunch truck, restaurant, and catering company based in Kirkland, Washington specializing in creative, affordable, Asian fusion cuisine – https://theboxonwheels.com/
Gluten-free, vegan, and vegetarian options will be available.
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Early-bird Adult admission: $20.00 (until 12/08, SAT)
Normal Adult admission: $25.00 (12/09 to event date)
Burger or Plate (with side) + Non-alcoholic Beverage/person.
All menu “small bites” appetizers included. Desserts will be provided separately. Alcoholic beverages available for purchase separately.
RSVP via Google Form by 12/08, SAT for Early-bird Admission!
Please join PNWJETAA Book Club for our discussion of The Lonesome Bodybuilder: Stories by Yukiko Motoya – Winner of the Akutagawa and the Kenzaburo Oe Prizes, and A New York Times Book Review Editors’ Choice. “In Yukiko Motoya’s delightful new story collection, the familiar becomes unfamiliar . . . Certainly the style will remind readers …
UPDATE: 2019 Shinnenkai has been postponed to mid-March The PNWJETAA Council has decided to err on the side of caution and to postpone the 2019 Shinnenkai to mid-March. The venue and time of the Shinnenkai next month will be the same. We want everyone to be safe and comfortable with transportation to/from the venue, with …
