Saturday February 18th, 6-9pm

National Nikkei Museum & Heritage Centre

Advance tickets are available here 

There are also a small number of tickets available at the Nikkei Centre. Enquire at the Nikkei Centre museum.

Items available for bidding:

• 1 year subscription to Ricepaper magazine
• 2006/07 Vancouver Canucks Pro Jersey (sz:48) Color/Style: White Orca jersey – NOT game used
  Signed by…Trevor Linden, Henrik Sedin, Daniel Sedin, Roberto Luongo, Matt Cooke, Taylor Pyatt, Jeff Cowan, Nathan Smith, Tommi Santala, Ryan Kesler, Willie Mitchell…. (total signatures: 23)
• 3 pairs of handmade earrings from Akabana Designs
• Photography session
• Ceramic ware
• $25 gift card for Metropolis at Metrotown
• 18 year old bonsai tree
• $50 gift card (x2) for Angel Seafoods
• 1 night stay for 2 people at the Fairmont Waterfront Hotel
• 1 pair of concert vouchers for Vancouver Symphony Orchestra
• Ski/Snowboard vouchers for 2 people (x2)
• $50 gift card (x2) for Hapa Izakaya
• 1 pair of Harbour Tour Tickets
• 1 bath gift pack
• $50 gift card for Gino’s Restaurant, New Westminster
• 1 x ceramics gift basket
• 1 x bathroom/toiletry set
• 1 x kitchen gift set
• 1 night stay for 2 people in the Artist Series Suite at the Listel Hotel Vancouver, breakfast and a special gift
• Jewellery from Himawari Design
• Jewellery from Thé Vert
• 2 entry tickets for Vancouver Aquarium
• 1 signed hockey stick. Signed by one of the Sedin twins

To see a full list of our sponsors, please see our Sponsors page.

WHERE: UBC Museum of Anthropology, 6393 NW Marine Drive, Vancouver
WHEN: Friday January 27,  7:00 – 9:00 p.m.  (concert begins at 8:00)
TICKETS: $20 (regular) and $15 (students/seniors/MOA members)
+++ price includes entrance to the MOA galleries including ひろしまhiroshima by Ishiuchi Miyako+++

Tickets can be purchased by calling 604.822.5978 or online at moa.ubc.ca/eventtickets  (tickets also available at the door) 

For more on the MOA exhibit hiroshima by Ishiuchi Miyako and other related events see www.moa.ubc.ca.

Also visit www.tomoearts.org or call us at 604.607.5978

Date: Friday, January 27th, 2012
Time: 6:00 – 9:00 pm
Location: YWCA Hotel (Downtown Vancouver)
733 Beatty St. (Between Robson and Georgia St.)

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Your RSVP is kindly requested by Friday, January 21st, 2012 at agm[@]jetaabc.ca

AGM:
The AGM is your chance to participate in the election of our new Board of Directors and other important JETAABC business. Please consider running for a position! A brief description of positions is provided on the back of this sheet.
If you would like to run for a position but cannot attend the AGM, please send a platform to agm [at] jetaabc.ca by January 21, 2012.

JETAABC Board of Directors — Description of Positions

President
·        Acts as the official representative of JETAABC.
·        Liaises with the Japanese Consulate, CLAIR and JETAA Canada representative.
·        Chairs the Board of Directors meetings and facilitates JETAABC activities and communications.
·        Advises and coordinates all JETAABC activities in conjunction with the Board of Directors.
·        Spearheads JETAABC long term planning and vision.

Treasurer
·        Maintains records of JETAABC’s finances (e.g. bank deposits, balancing cheque book).
·        Reports on the financial activities at the monthly Board of Directors meeting.
·        Prepares the application for the CLAIR grant-in-aid, and liaises with CLAIR on related matters.

Secretary
·        Prepares the agenda for and takes minutes at meetings.
·        Facilitates communication between the Board and JETAABC members.
·        Maintains the minutes, all files, documents, and correspondence for JETAABC.

Newsletter Editor
·        Collects and edits articles, prepares JETAABC newsletter for quarterly distribution.
·        Responsible for copying, correlating and distributing JETAABC newsletters.

Membership Coordinator
·        Maintains and updates membership and contact information of all alumni in the JETAABC database.
·        Encourages alumni to join JETAABC.
·        High-level database skills are not a requirement.

Social Media
·        Maintains  JETAABC’s Facebook and Twitter pages
·        Coordinates  with Board members to ensure JETAABC events & information is communicated via Facebook/ Twitter

Volunteer Coordinator
·        Solicits and directs volunteers to participate in appropriate sub-committee activities.
·        Serves as the primary contact for alumni interested in getting involved with JETAABC.

Career and Personal Development Coordinator
·        Develops and organizes career-related and personal development events such as networking events and workshops.
·        Organizes the annual Re-Entry & Career Seminar in the autumn for new returnees.

Social and Cultural Coordinator
·        Organizes social events for members throughout the year such as pub nights, hiking.
·        Coordinates cultural events and programs such as cooking classes, language lessons, or other events that help maintain ties to Japanese culture.

External Liaison
·        Brings JETAABC members in touch with other JET alumni associations.
·        Develops relationships with outside organizations (e.g. Mokuyokai, Powell Street Festival Society, Nikkei Place) to allow JETAABC members to maintain      their connection to Japan and Japanese culture.

Technical Support Point Person
·        Helps maintain the JETAABC wiki and website, and archives documents online.
·        Programming or complex technical skills are not a requirement.

Senior Advisor
·        Filled by someone who has previously served on the Board of Directors.
·        Offers guidance and input on Board decisions and dialogue.

Shinnenkai:
Light food and non-alcoholic beverages will be provided at the AGM. Come meet and catch up with fellow alumni.
We look forward to seeing you there!

Trail description: “In only a few short minutes after leaving the base area you’ll feel as though you’ve entered a whole different world. The trail weaves through the heart of the woods. As you wander you’ll be surrounded by a wide variety of natural wonders. Huge, snow-covered trees, including some old-growth standing 700 plus years such as yellow cedars or “Cypress” trees, will be your constant companions. Along the way you will cross natural snow bridges and glance into tree caves. Higher up on the mountain you’ll be greeted by beautiful open glades and spectacular views.” – bcnordic.com

We’ll follow a well-used back country route that has many steep sections. If you can do the Squamish Chief or the Grouse Grind, you can do this trail. You will need to bring your own showshoes or rent them.

When: Saturday, January 14th. 8:30am – 3pm (approximately 4-5 hours of snowshoeing; driving time depends on traffic)
Where: Hollyburn Mountain, Cypress Provincial Park
Meetup Location: 1. Vancouver Tourism Info Center at 8:30am (sharp)
(200 Burrard Street. Corner of Burrard St. and W. Cordova St).

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or

2. White Spot parking lot at Park Royal Shopping Centre at 8:50am

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RSVP to Michael Marland (hike[@]mokuyokai.bc.ca) by Wednesday, January 11th

Please indicate:
1) Are you a Mokuyokai member or JETAA?
2) Can you drive or do you need a lift?
3) Do you want to meet at the Vancouver Tourism Centre or at Park Royal?
4) Your phone number
5) Emergency contact: name and phone number
Maximum number of participants: 20

More trail info:

http://www.trailpeak.com/trail-Hollyburn-Peak-near-Vancouver-BC-389

http://livinginvancouver.wordpress.com/2007/01/13/snowshoeing-hollyburn-peak/

http://www.bcnordic.com/sandbox/UserFiles/maps/Cypress%20Snowshoe%20Trail%20Map.pdf

(We start near the snowshoe rental shack, and follow a route close to the Access Trail to Hollyburn Peak)

What to bring: Be prepared for variable weather conditions by bringing: winter or waterproof hiking boots (no running shoes – they’ll get soaked!), water repellent jackets and pants, extra sweater, toque and gloves. Dress as you would to go skiing or snowboarding as the mountain is much colder than the city. Also, bring lunch, snacks and a drink. Optional: Some people slide down, so a garbage bag with a piece of cardboard or a crazy carpet will make for a delightfully quick voyage down.

Mokuyokai Fees (note: these costs cover our insurance)
Members: None
JET Alumni Association: $5
Non-Members: $10

Snowshoe Rental:
You are responsible for picking up and returning your own snowshoes if you don’t have any.
1. From Cypress: $19/day. Cypress asks for the purchase of a $10 trail pass (which we don’t need). They also ask that their shoes are used on their trails but I don’t see how they can check. A cheaper option is from MEC.
2. From MEC (Mountain Equipment Co-op): $12 /day. You will need to pick them up the DAY before and return them on your own time.

Car Pooling
We will arrange car-pooling from the Vancouver Tourism Info Centre. It works on a first come, first serve basis (i.e., if someone RSVPs and can drive 3 people, the first three people who signed up get a lift.) Please give your driver a minimum of $5-$10 for gas and their time (you can decide a fair amount with your driver.) Drivers are usually in short supply, so if you can drive, it is appreciated. If there has been recent snow, drivers should have snow tires.

Mokuyokai Rating: C3
=====< *Rating System >================
This rating system indicates the difficulty of the activity and how long it will take. Please note that this is just a reference and the time may differ depending on the condition and participants abilities.
Difficulty:
A= Beginner: For everyone. A walk in the park.
B= Intermediate: For the people who occasionally play sports.
C= Strenuous: You regularly exercise and want a challenge.
Time (Estimation of activity time):
1= less than 2 hours
2= 2 to 4 hours
3= more than 4 hours

Upcoming Mokuyokai Events
Shinenkai at Kamei Royale on Sun, Jan 8th
Donwakai at Ceilis on Thurs, Jan 19th
see www.mokuyokai.bc.ca for more details

Want to contribute for the next edition?

Simply contact JETAABC Newsletter Coordinator at newsletter[at]jetaabc.ca with any ideas you have.

You can download the pdf version here.

The season starts on Feb 2, 2012 and will finish around the end of April. All games are on Thursday nights at either 7pm or 8:30pm at various elementary/ high schools in Vancouver. So, if you’re willing to duck, dive, dodge, and throw, then please contact Ann at president[at]jetaabc.ca. Hurry, as there are only a few spots left!

If you are interested, please send an e-mail to Megumi at senioradvisor[at]jetaabc.ca. As the class has a limited number of seats available, please let me know as soon as possible or by Thursday January 12^th.

Please provide the following application details in your email:

1)    Name 


2)    Email address


3)    Phone number


4)    Years on JET (eg. 2005-2008)


5)    Location on JET

6)    Japanese level, Japanese courses taken, JLPT level, etc.

Details
 


Dates: Tuesdays, January 17 – March 20, 2012
(once a week, every Tuesday for 10 weeks)

Time: 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm

Location:
 Consulate General of Japan in Vancouver 
800-1177 West Hastings Street
Vancouver, BC V6E 2K9

Fee: $150 (deposit*) + course materials

* The fee for the course will act as a deposit. It will be returned to individuals who complete 80% or more of the course. For those who attend less than 80% of classes, $20 will be deducted from the deposit per missed class. In addition, the costs for course materials used in class are approximately $20. On the first day of class, please bring your deposit cheque payable to JETAABC. 
 


Note: 
Based on the number of responses that we receive, there may be more people interested in taking classes than there are seats available in the session. If so, we will create a waitlist for students based on a first-come first-serve basis, their application, and payment of deposit.

This is an awesome opportunity to hang out with JET Alumni & Mokuyokai members, network, make new friends, AND show off your bowling prowess under one roof! Participants will be placed on mixed teams, and bowlers of any ability are welcome.

We only have 18 spots and they fill up quickly so sign up early…don’t be left in the gutter. *har har*

What: 10 pin bowling

Where: Rev’s Bowling & Entertainment Center, 5502 Lougheed Highway, Burnaby, BC

When: Sunday, November 20, 2011, 1:30pm – 3:30 pm

Cost: $15/person (includes shoe rental & pizza!)

This year, for your convenience, we are accepting payment at the door. If you rsvp yes, please commit to your payment. Thank you very much.

RSVP: email Lucky at volunteer[AT]jetaabc[DOT]ca

Getting There: By Skytrain, take the Millenium Line to Holdom station. If you’re driving, there is a large pay parking lot.

JETAABC would like to invite recent returnees and all alumni to a “Welcome Back Meishi Exchange Mingle”. This is a chance, in an informal setting, for new, and old alike, JET alumni to meet and network.

Please join us for some appys and good times!

WHEN: Saturday, November 5th, 6-8pm

WHERE: The Elephant and Castle – 385 Burrard Street, downtown Vancouver

There will be an assortment of delicious appetizers provided, however, if you choose to order drinks or more food it will not be covered.

RSVP by November 2nd to Karly at career[at]jetaabc.ca

Thank you very much and we hope to see you soon! Cheers!